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, was featured in the Fort Hood Herald in February 2026 for his distinguished 28-year career as a JAG military attorney.  

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

Taylor M. (Lyons) Mohr, BA ’09, JD ’12, expanded Mohr Law Group with the opening of a new office in Nacogdoches, Texas, in February 2026.

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

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

Abigail C. “Abby” (Aldrich) Wilkinson, JD ’17, was promoted to partner at Jackson Walker in Dallas, Texas, in February 2026.

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

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

Christina (Holch) Godard, JD ’20, joined Bass, Berry & Sims as an associate attorney in Nashville, Tennessee, in February 2026. 

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

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

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