Alumni News - August 2026
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.
J. Alan Brenham, JD ’87: Alan was featured by CNTV Nation in August 2026 for his work as a crime novelist and his prior career as a federal agent.
Glenn B. Callison, BBA ’85, JD ’88: Glenn was recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in leisure and hospitality law and real estate law.
Deborah M. Perry, JD ’97: Deborah was recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights, insolvency and reorganization law, and bankruptcy litigation.
Laura (Hilton) Hallmon, BA ’96, JD ’99: Laura was named to Fort Worth Inc.'s 500 Most Influential and 360West's Top Attorney 2026 lists for her work in employment law.
James R. Ray, III, JD ’11: James was recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in environmental, intellectual property and real estate litigation.
Sameer S. Karim, JD ’11: Sameer was recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in labor and employment litigation.
Anna (Blizzard) Greenberg, JD ’14: Anna was named one of the American Institute of Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers for 2026.
Logan R. Adcock, BA ’11, JD ’14: Logan was recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for his work in commercial, construction law and litigation – construction.
Julie M. Christensen, BA ’14, JD ’17: Julie was recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for her work in commercial litigation, intellectual property, labor and employment, and securities litigation.
Toni L. (Anderson) Swanger, JD ’17: Toni was recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for her work in commercial litigation.
Nicole E. Manley, JD ’18: Nicole was recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for her work in corporate governance and compliance law, corporate law, and mergers and acquisitions law.
Hon. Bennett R. Dodson, JD ’19: Judge Dodson was elected judge of Waller County, Texas Court at Law No. 1 and took the bench in June 2026.
Brandon M. Stendara, JD ’20: Brandon was recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for his work in commercial litigation.
Sarah E. Biemer, JD ’20: Sarah was recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for her work in real estate law.
James D. Wilson, JD ’21: James was recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for his work in real estate law.
Melanie “Mel” (Pace) Bates, BA ’20, JD ’23: Mel was recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for her work in real estate law.
Jacob J. King, JD ’23: Jacob was recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for his work in bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights, insolvency and reorganization law, and bankruptcy litigation.
Emily C. Means, JD ’23: Emily was recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for her work in commercial litigation.
Luke M. Davis, BA ’20, JD ’24: Luke was recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for his work in real estate law.
