Alumni News - September 2025
Baylor Law School is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of Baylor Lawyers.
This information highlights the professional and personal successes of our graduates, showcasing the impact they are making on the legal profession and in their communities. Please share your alumni notes here.
Richard A. Henderson, JD ’78, has been named First Assistant District Attorney for Johnson and Somervell Counties.
Peter Rusek, JD ’84, has been appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to serve as judge of 74th Judicial District Court in McLennan County.
The Honorable Laura Enriquez, JD ’96, was sworn in as the newest federal magistrate judge in the Western District of Texas.
Brooks Moore, JD ’98, was named General Counsel of The Texas A&M University System, completing Chancellor Glenn Hegar’s leadership team.
Christopher B. Trowbridge, BBA ’95, JD ’98, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in recognition of his legal excellence.
Dan Sorey, JD ’03, was named to the Texas Super Lawyers list for the sixth consecutive year and recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for plaintiffs personal injury litigation.
Scott Snellings, BA ’00, JD ’04, has been selected as one of only 41 individuals to serve as a Texas Bar Foundation Nominating Chair for 2025–2026.
R. Heath Cheek, JD ’06, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in recognition of his legal excellence.
Kristopher D. Hill, JD ’08, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in recognition of his legal excellence.
Logan Adcock, BA ’11, JD ’14, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in recognition of his legal excellence. He was honored in the Commercial Litigation; Construction Law and Litigation – Construction categories.
Katie R. Beaird, JD ’14, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in recognition of her legal excellence.
Reagan Vernon Riddle, JD ’12, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for her excellence in Family Law.
William “Wills” Collier, JD, 15, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America based on his work in intellectual property and patent infringement lawsuits.
Toni L. (Anderson) Swanger, JD ’17, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in recognition of her legal excellence. She was honored in the Commercial Litigation category.
Julie M. Christensen, BA ’14, JD ’17, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for her legal excellence. She was honored in the Commercial Litigation, Securities, Labor and Employment, and Intellectual Property categories.
Christian J. Cowart, JD ’17, was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in recognition of his legal excellence.
Nathan I. Cox, JD ’17, was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in recognition of his legal excellence.
J. Reid Burley, BBA ’15, JD ’18, was recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in recognition of his legal excellence.
Nicole Manley, JD ’18, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in recognition of her legal excellence. She was honored in the Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law categories.
Mason G. Jones, BBA ’16, JD ’19, was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in recognition of his legal excellence.
Carlos E. Alferez, JD ’19, has joined Spencer Fane as an associate attorney in the Real Estate Practice Group in Dallas, Texas.
Brandon Stendara, JD ’20, has been featured in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in recognition of his legal excellence. He was honored in the Commercial Litigation category.
Olivia G. Stedman, JD ’20, was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in recognition of her legal excellence.
Caitlin M. (Paulden) Richardson, JD ’22, was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in recognition of her legal excellence.
Catherine Helm, JD ’22, was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in recognition of her legal excellence.
Elizabeth C. Davis, JD ’22, was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her excellence in Family Law.
Josh Candelario, BA ’20, JD ’23, was named to the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list.
Andrew Boone, JD ’23, has joined Cantey Hanger as an associate attorney in Fort Worth, Texas.
Emily Agee, JD ’24, was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her excellence in Family Law.
