Alumni News - January 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.
Janice Z. Davis, JD ’86: In January 2026, Janice was elected Chair of the Dallas CASA Board of Directors.
Glenn B. Callison, JD ’88: In January 2026, Glenn was appointed to serve on the Collin College Board of Trustees.
Richard G. Riccardi, JD ’88: Richard published his first book, The Wandering Worshipper, a 2025 Amazon #1 New Release.
Paul R. Davis, BA ’89, JD ’92: In January 2026, Paul was named Mercy Health System’s President of Contracting and Managed Care.
Rogers Pope Jr., BBA ’89, JD ’92: In January 2026, Rogers was inducted into The Texas Bankers Hall of Fame for his contributions to his community and the banking industry.
The Honorable Christopher R. Wolfe, BA ’95, JD ’98: In January 2026, Judge Wolfe was nominated by President Donald Trump as U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas – Waco Division.
Brian W. Clark, JD ’01: In January 2026, Brian was elected as Chair of Kane Russell Coleman Logan’s Board of Directors.
Brian K. Tully, JD ’03: In January 2026, Brian was promoted to shareholder at GableGotwals in Houston, Texas.
Brittani W. Rollen, JD ’05: In January 2026, Brittani was elected Chair of the Tarrant County Bar Foundation and was promoted to partner at Jackson Walker in Fort Worth, Texas.
Tiffany R. (Skiles) Taylor, BA ’08, JD ’11: In January 2026, Tiffany was promoted to partner at Gray Reed LLP in Dallas, Texas.
John M. Litzler, JD ’11: In January 2026, John was featured as a guest speaker at Howard Payne University’s Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics.
John C. Quinn, JD ’14: In January 2026, John was promoted to shareholder at Sanders & Parks in Phoenix, Arizona.
Bart C. Frederick, JD ’15: In January 2026, Bart was promoted to partner at Moorman Tate in Brenham, Texas.
Julie M. Christensen, BA ’14, JD ’17: Julie was recognized in D Magazine’s 2026 Best Lawyers Under 40 list.
Melina N. (Tabibian) Bales, JD ’17: In January 2026, Melina opened her own firm, Bales Law, in Dallas, Texas.
Samuel C. Lombardo, JD ’19: In January 2026, Sam joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld as an associate attorney in Houston, Texas.
Andrew “A.J.” Garceau, JD ’19: In January 2026, A.J. was promoted to shareholder at Brothers, Alvarado, Piazza & Cozort in Houston, Texas.
Kira M. Rivera, LL.M. ’20: In January 2026, Kira joined Burns White as of counsel in West Conshohocken, Philadelphia.
Ashley C. Cocklin, JD ’21: In January 2026, Ashley received the President’s Award from the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers.
Steven Ovando, JD ’21: In January 2026, Steven joined Stinson as an associate attorney in Dallas, Texas.
Matthew B. Maupin, JD ’22: Matthew was honored with the 2026 Outstanding Young Alumnus award by the Baylor Line Foundation.
Zane T. Thomas, JD ’23: In January 2026, Zane joined Bradley Arant Boult Cummings as an associate attorney in Houston, Texas.
