Alumni News - February 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.

Lt. Col. C. Michael Flynn, JD ’88: In February 2026, Lt. Col. Flynn’s distinguished 28-year career as a JAG military attorney was featured in the Fort Hood Herald.

Don D. Ford, III, BBA ’94, JD ’97: In February 2026, Don was interviewed on the Eye on Real Estate podcast.

Taylor M. (Lyons) Mohr, BA ’09, JD ’12: In February 2026, Taylor expanded Mohr Law Group with the opening of a new office in Nacogdoches, Texas, continuing her work in family law and mediation across East Texas.

Ahtoosa A. Dale, JD ’16: In February 2026, Ahtoosa joined King & Spalding as a partner in Dallas, Texas. 

Mark J. McMullen, MBA ’17, JD ’17: In February 2026, Mark was promoted to partner at Jackson Walker in Dallas, Texas. 

Abigail "Abby" (Aldrich) Wilkinson, JD ’17: In February 2026, Abby was promoted to partner at Jackson Walker in Dallas, Texas.

Lauren R. Becker, JD ’17: In February 2026, Lauren was promoted to partner at Holland & Knight in Dallas, Texas.

Savannah Hostetter Benac, JD ’18: In February 2026, Savannah was featured in the Texas Lawbook for her pro bono legal work to turn a former convent into a foster care transition home. 

Christina H. Godard, JD ’20: In February 2026, Christina joined Bass, Berry & Sims as an associate attorney in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Mollie E. Mallory, BA ’18, JD ’21: In February 2026, Mollie was promoted to partner at Tillotson Johnson & Patton in Dallas, Texas.

Katie (Gabbard) Quillen, JD ’22: In February 2026, Katie was recognized as a 2026 Top 40 Under 40 Honoree by the National Trial Lawyers.

Bailey E. VanNatta, BA ’18, JD ’22: In February 2026, Bailey was recognized as a 2026 Top 40 Under 40 Honoree by the National Trial Lawyers.