Alumni News - March 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.
The Honorable Jim Meyer, BBA ’73, JD ’74: In March 2026, Judge Meyer announced his retirement from the bench after serving 34 years as presiding judge of the 170th State District Court in Waco, Texas.
John D. Hart, BBA ’78, JD ’81: John was recognized on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers® list for the 24th consecutive year for his work in personal injury litigation.
The Honorable Alfonso Charles, JD ’90: In March 2026, Texas Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Judge Charles as presiding judge of the Tenth Administrative Judicial Region for a four-year term.
Jeffrey “Jeff” Bates, BBA ’88, JD ’92: In March 2026, Jeff was named General Counsel of Brookshire Brothers after serving for two years as corporate counsel. He also serves as corporate secretary for Brookshire Brothers Inc., its holding company, and its charitable foundation.
Elizabeth Ingram Carlyle, BBA ’92, JD ’95: In March 2026, Elizabeth released her first book, “Americans Who Pray: Uniting a Nation in Faith and Freedom.”
Brian K. Carroll, JD ’02: In March 2026, Brian was recognized by Engineering News-Record as one of its Top 25 Newsmakers in the construction industry and served as the lead speaker at the Texas Construction Law Foundation’s Construction Law Conference.
Joseph “Joe” Hoelscher, II, JD ’06: In March 2026, Joe transitioned from the Board of Directors of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association to the board of its affiliated educational institute. He was also named chair of the District Attorney Relations Committee for the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
Tennessee W. Walker, JD ’08: In March 2026, Tennessee was appointed to the Fort Worth ISD Board of Managers by Texas Education Agency commissioner Mike Morath.
Logan R. Adcock, BA ’11, JD ’14: In March 2026, Logan was promoted to equity shareholder at Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr in Dallas, Texas.
John W. Busch, JD ’14: John was recognized on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list for his work in civil litigation and personal injury law.
Julie M. Christensen, BA ’14, JD ’17: In March 2026, Julie was promoted to shareholder at Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr in Dallas, Texas.
Skylar M. Moore, JD ’17: In March 2026, Skylar was recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for her work in collaborative law and mediation.
Toni L. Swanger, JD ’17: In March 2026, Toni was promoted to shareholder at Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr in Dallas, Texas.
Samantha Lewis Henington, JD ’18: In March 2026, Samantha was featured in Influential Women for her work in the Austin, Texas, legal community.
Tristan J. Crowder, BA ’20, JD ’22: Tristan was recognized on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list for his work in personal injury law.
Allison P. Steele, BBA ’18, JD ’22: Allison was recognized on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list for her work in intellectual property law.
Nicole M. Biloune, BA ’22, JD ’25: In March 2026, Nicole joined Brown Sims as an associate attorney in Houston, Texas.
