B.A., Saint Edward’s University, Magna Cum Laude, 2000, Cross Cultural Communications

J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law, 2003

L.LM. (Masters of Laws in Trial Advocacy), California Western School of Law, 2004

Externship, Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. 2003-2004

Mediation Training, Alternative Dispute Resolution, The University of Texas School of Law, training under Kimberlee Kovach, 2021

Licensed to Practice Law State of Texas, 2004

United States District Court, Western District of Texas, 2005

United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, 2009

United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2010

United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2012

United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 2007

United States Supreme Court, 2008

Academic Awards:

Jurisprudence Award, Texas Tech University School of Law, Highest Grade in Criminal Law, 2001

Criminal Law Tutor, Texas Tech University School of Law, 2002

Crowley Ethics Aware, Texas Tech University School of Law, Highest Grade in Professional Responsibility, 2002

Texas Tech University Law School Regent Scholarship Recipient — 2000-2003

Professional Awards:

Superlawyer’s “Texas Rising Star” Awards, Recognition given by Thompson Reuters, Published in Texas Monthly Magazine, for Years 2010, 2011, 2013

The National Trial Lawyers “Top 100 Trial Lawyers”, 2013-2016

Academic Awards:

Jurisprudence Award, Texas Tech University School of Law, Highest Grade in Criminal Law, 2001

Criminal Law Tutor, Texas Tech University School of Law, 2002

Crowley Ethics Aware, Texas Tech University School of Law, Highest Grade in Professional Responsibility, 2002

Texas Tech University Law School Regent Scholarship Recipient — 2000-2003

Professional Awards:

Superlawyer’s “Texas Rising Star” Awards, Published in Texas Monthly Magazine, for Years 2010, 2011, 2013

The National Trial Lawyers “Top 100 Trial Lawyers”, 2013-2016

Member of 25 National Women Trial Lawyers Association by National Trial Lawyers, 2022