December 2016Hooding Ceremony
December 17 2016 500 pm Lanier Auditorium
Texas Tech University School of LawHooding Ceremony
December 2016
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 1
Processional
WelcomeDarby DickersonDean and W Frank Newton Professor of Law
GreetingsRobert L Duncan rsquo81Chancellor Texas Tech University System
Lawrence Schovanec PhDPresident Texas Tech University
Darryl S Vereen rsquo92President Texas Tech School of Law Alumni Association
Student WelcomeRobert Berleth rsquo16
Keynote AddressL Timothy Perrin rsquo87President Lubbock Christian University
Hooding of Graduation CandidatesJohn R Delony PhDAssociate Dean for Student Life
Hooding ProfessorsDeLeith Duke GossettAssociate Professor of Law
Dean G PawlowicProfessor of Law
Farewell Remarks for the ClassTriana Gonzalez rsquo16
Closing RemarksDean Dickerson
Recessional
About Texas Tech University School of Law
Founded in 1967 Texas Tech University School of Law boasts a rich history In the 1930s Alvin R Allison a self-described ldquocountry lawyer from Levellandrdquo could not afford to attend one of the three American Bar Association-accredited law schools in Texas Instead of attending law school he earned his law license by apprenticing under a local attorney for two years and passing the Texas Bar Examination in 1934
His struggle to become a lawyer inspired his quest to establish a law school in West Texas at his alma mater Texas Technological College The Texas Tech Board of Directors hired Richard B Amandes as the School of Lawrsquos first dean in 1966 and in 1967 the first class comprised of 72 students enrolled at Texas Tech Law The ABA granted accreditation to the school in August 1970 which followed accreditation from the Supreme Court of Texas in 1968 In 1969 Texas Tech Law gained membership to the Association of American Law Schools and in 1974 was elected to the Order of the Coif a qualification shared by less than half of the nationrsquos law schools
Since opening the School of Law has graduated 8432 students including the first woman to head a major federal-law enforcement agency the Armyrsquos highest-ranking legal officer general counsels of corporations elected officials state and federal judges and some of the nationrsquos top litigators
Texas Tech Law offers a robust clinical program three academic centers nine dual-degree programs five concentration programs a regional-externship program a Top 15 legal-practice program a public-service graduation requirement an innovative leadership program and a nationally competitive advocacy program that boasts 39 national and international championships In 2016 the Blakely Advocacy Institute ranked Texas Tech Law number 1 for moot-court programs
Texas Tech Law attracts professors who are passionate about teaching In fact Texas Tech Law has won the Universityrsquos Departmental Excellence in Teaching Award twice in recent years two professors have been recognized with the Chancellorrsquos Council Distinguished Teaching Award since Fall 2013 and seven professors are elected members of the prestigious American Law Institute Texas Tech Law is also the only law school in the country to have had an entire courtmdashthe Seventh Court of Appeals in Amarillomdashteach a full-year course
With quality students talented faculty and devoted staff the School of Law continues to produce gifted attorneys who practice across the state region and country
Mission Statement
The mission of the Texas Tech University School of Law is to prepare individuals for the effective and ethical practice of law in a rapidly changing diverse and interconnected world to engage in meaningful scholarship and to foster a culture of public service
Vision Statement
To be a premier student-centered law school developing effective ethical lawyers and leaders for Texas and for the diverse world of the 21st century
2 Texas Tech University School of Law
About the Doctor of Jurisprudence Academic Regalia
TamInstead of undergraduate or masterrsquos degree mortarboard and tassel law and other doctoral degree graduates wear a velvet tam with a short gold tassel
GownTexas Tech Law graduates wear a black gown To distinguish it from undergraduate or masterrsquos degree gowns the Doctor of Jurisprudence gown bears three black velvet bars on the arms and black velvet panels down the front of the gown
HoodAs is customary with doctoral degrees a law graduate carries the hood and a person with the same degree places the hood on the graduate The hoodrsquos exterior is black while its interior has purple velvet signifying a degree in the law
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 3
About theKeynote Speaker
L Timothy Perrin was born and raised in Lubbock Texas and graduated from Lubbock Christian University summa cum laude in 1984 He studied law at Texas Tech University School of Law graduating in 1987 also with honors While in law school he was a member of the Texas Tech Law Review published two student articles and was elected to the Order of the Coif After five years practicing general civil litigation with a law firm in Corpus Christi Perrin accepted a faculty position with the Pepperdine University School of Law At Pepperdine he served with distinction as a Professor of Law Associate Provost of the University and Vice Dean of the law school where he was recognized for both his teaching and his scholarship He has published books and articles on evidence and trial practice and procedure He co-authored The Art and Science of Trial Advocacy (LexisNexis 2d ed 2011) He began his tenure as the sixth president of Lubbock Christian University in June 2012
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 5
HoodingCandidates
Candidates for the Doctor of Jurisprudence
Candidate middot Hooding AttorneyProfessor Candidate middot Hooding AttorneyProfessor
Mariana AlvarezProfessor Arnold H LoewyBA Texas Tech University
Robert BerlethProfessor Bryan T CampBAAS West Texas AampM UniversityMPA Texas Tech University
Kelli Ann Marie Harral BurnsMark A Harral rsquo10BBA University of HoustonMBA Texas Tech University
Wesley ChanProfessor Dean G PawlowicBBA University of HoustonMS Texas Tech University
Joshua Aaron DawsRobert A WeningerBA Lamar University
Joshua W FordAssociate Dean Stephen T BlackBBA Lubbock Christian University
Triana GonzalezAssistant Dean Amy L JarmonBA Texas AampM International UniversityMA Texas AampM International UniversityHealth Law Concentration
Sheetul HassanProfessor Rishi BatraBS Georgia Institute of Technology
Annie J NorthcuttZackery J Wavrusa rsquo10BS Texas AampM University
Laura Marie PerezBerta Perez LintonBA Angelo State University
Benjamin PettyProfessor DeLeith Duke GossettBM Belmont UniversityMM University of OklahomaMM University of Oklahoma
Alex Walker PrestiProfessor William R KefferBA Southern Methodist UniversityMBA Texas Tech UniversityBusiness Law Concentration
Kylie Ann Morrison RahlThe Honorable E Scott Frost rsquo87BBA Midwestern State University
Erin ReaProfessor DeLeith Duke GossettBA Texas Tech UniversityMPA Texas Tech University
Megan MrsquoLiss SaltzmanLorna L McMillion rsquo14BA Texas Tech University
Anna Kristine WatkinsJeri L Thornesberry rsquo01BS Oklahoma Christian University
Denotes dual-degree program
Final Degree Evaluation
The listing of candidates and degrees in this program is preliminary and subject to final degree-requirement evaluation A candidate earns a degree after the Registrar determines that the candidate has satisfactorily completed all graduation requirements and posted final grades on the official record The diploma of Texas Tech University School of Law signed and sealed by its appropriate officers is the official public document evidencing that a degree has been awarded
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 7
Achievements and Awards
Whorsquos Who Among Students in AmericanUniversities amp Colleges
Pro Bono Excellence Award
Pro Bono Honors Award
Underwood Top Grade Award 2015
Excellence in Legal Research Program
Pro Bono Deanrsquos Award
Clinical Programs
Regional Externship Program
ABA National Negotiation Team
Student Ambassadors
Academy for Leadership in the LegalProfession Senior Fellows
Academy for Leadership in the LegalProfession Fellow
Legal Practice Top Brief Award
Joshua W FordTriana GonzalezKylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Joshua W FordMegan MrsquoLiss SaltzmanTriana Gonzalez
Joshua W FordErin Rea
Benjamin Petty
Robert BerlethWesley ChanJoshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana GonzalezErin Rea
Annie J NorthcuttAdvanced Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic
Triana GonzalezCivil Practice Clinic
Joshua W FordKylie Ann Morrison RahlTax Clinic
Mariana AlvarezSheetul HassanBenjamin Petty
Anna Kristine Watkins
Laura M Perez
Robert BerlethJoshua Aaron DawsTriana Gonzalez
Alex Walker Presti
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
2015ndash2016
2014ndash2015
201620162016
2016
2014ndash2015
DallasDallasDallas
201620152015
20152015
20152016
8 Texas Tech University School of Law
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 9
Student Organization Leadership
Law Journals
Tech Law Military Association
Intellectual Property Student Association
Christian Legal Society
Estate Planning Society
Business and Bankruptcy Law Journal
Estate Planning and Community PropertyLaw Journal
Journal of Biosecurity Biosafetyand Biodefense Law
Phi Alpha Delta
Administrative Law Journal
Texas Bank Lawyer
Texas Tech Law Review
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
South Texas Student Association
Tech Health Law Association
Robert BerlethMegan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Wesley Chan
Joshua W Ford
Joshua W Ford
Sheetul Hassan
Benjamin Petty
Joshua W Ford
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Annie J NorthcuttTriana Gonzalez
Annie J NorthcuttBenjamin Petty
Triana Gonzalez
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Annie J Northcutt
Joshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana Gonzalez
President (2015ndash2016)Organizational Development Chair (2015ndash2016)
Secretary (2015ndash2016)
Vice-President(2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)Articles Editor (2015)Staff Editor (2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Executive Managing Editor (2016)
Clerk (2015ndash2016)
Articles Editor (2016)Staff Editor (2015)Comment Editor (2016)
Spencer Salmon Award 2016 Top Bankruptcy Bulletin
2016
Senior Writer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2016)President (2015ndash2016)
President (2016)Vice President (2015ndash2016)
Texas Tech University System Board of Regents
Texas Tech University School of Law Deans
Stephen Black JD LLMAssociate Dean for Strategy amp Innovation
John R Delony MEd PhDAssociate Dean for Student Life
Wendy Adele Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Dean for Admissions and Educational Effectiveness
Alison G Myhra JD LLMAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs
Frank Ramos Jr MA EdDAssociate Dean for Administration and Finance
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDAssociate Dean for Faculty Research and Development
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDAssociate Dean for Law Library
Amy Jarmon MEd EdD JDAssistant Dean for Academic Success Programs
Danielle Saavedra JD rsquo15Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives
Brian J Uline MBAAssistant Dean for Finance and Administration
Janessa Walls MBAAssistant Dean of Academic Services
Jeremy Stewart El PasoStudent Regent
Texas Tech University System Administrators
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81Chancellor
Kent R Hance JDChancellor Emeritus
Larry K Anders DallasJohn Esparza AustinL Frederick ldquoRickrdquo Francis El PasoRonnie Hammonds Houston
Mickey L Long MidlandChairman
Lawrence Schovanec PhDPresident
Michael Galyean PhDInterim Provost
Christopher M Huckabee Fort WorthTim Lancaster AbileneJohn D Steinmetz Dallas
Debbie Montford San AntonioVice Chairwoman
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 11
Darby Dickerson MA JDDean
Full-Time Faculty
Rishi R Batra JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Academy for Leadership in the Legal Profession
Dustin B Benham JDProfessor of Law
Gerry W Beyer JD LLM JSDGovernor Preston E Smith Regents Professor of Law
Stephen Black JD LLMProfessor of Law Director LLM in United States Legal Studies Program
Bryan T Camp MA JD LLMGeorge H Mahon Professor of Law
William R Casto JD JSDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor
Eric A Chiappinelli JDFrank McDonald Professor of Law
Catherine Martin Christopher JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Bar Preparation Resources
J Wesley Cochran MLL JDJack F Maddox Professor of Law
Darby Dickerson MA JDW Frank Newton Professor of Law
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81 Professor of Law
Jarod S Gonzalez JDProfessor of Law
DeLeith Duke Gossett JDAssociate Professor of Law
Sally M Henry MAT JDAssociate Professor of Law
Wendy A Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Professor of Law Director Pre-Law Academy
Vaughn E James MDiv MBA JD PhDJudge Robert H Bean Professor of Law
Travis Dale Jones JDProfessor of Legal Practice
John E Krahmer JD LLMFoundation Professor of Commercial Law
Arnold H Loewy JD LLMGeorge R Killam Jr Chair of Criminal Law
Patrick S Metze JDProfessor of Law Director Criminal Clinics
Richard W Murphy MFA JDATampT Professor of Law
Alison G Myhra JD LLMProfessor of Law
Alyson L Outenreath JD rsquo00Professor of Law
Dean G Pawlowic MA JDProfessor of Law
M Alexander Pearl JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Center for Water Law and Policy
Tracy Hresko Pearl MSc JDAssociate Professor of Law
Jorge A Ramiacuterez JDWalter and Anne Huffman Professor of Law
Richard Rosen JD LLMGlenn D West Endowed Professor of Law Director Center for Military Law and Policy
Wendy Tolson Ross JDProfessor of Law Director Family Law and Housing Clinic
Brian D Shannon JDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Texas Tech University Faculty Athletics Representative
Brie D Sherwin MS JD rsquo01 PhDAssociate Professor of Law Adjunct Professor Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Public Health Director Dual Degree andConcentration Programs
Robert T Sherwin JD rsquo01Assistant Professor of Law Director Advocacy Programs
Nancy J Soonpaa MA JDProfessor of Law Director Legal Practice Program
Larry R Spain JDAlvin R Allison Professor of Law Director Clinical Programs and Civil Practice Clinic
12 Texas Tech University School of Law
Visiting Faculty
William R Keffer JDVisiting Associate Professor of PracticeDirector Energy Law Lecture Series Assistant Director Bar Preparation Resources
Emeritus Faculty
David C Cummins JD LLMProfessor of Law Emeritus
Kent R Hance JD Chancellor Emeritus Professor of Law Emeritus
Walter B Huffman MEd JD rsquo77Dean Emeritus
Frank Skillern JDGeorge W McCleskey Professor of Water Law Emeritus
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Director Center for Biodefense Law and Public Policy Director Law and Science Certificate Program and JDMS Program in Life Sciences
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDProfessor of Law
John L Watts JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thorton Professor of Law
Robert A Weninger JD LLB LLMJ Hadley Edgar Professor of Law Teaching Academy Representative
Kyle Velte JD LLMVisiting Assistant Professor of Law
Bruce M Kramer JD LLMJack F Maddox Professor of Law Emeritus
Annette W Marple JD rsquo73Associate Professor of Law Emeritus
Marilyn Phelan JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Emeritus
Rodric B Schoen JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thornton Professor of Law Emeritus
Jamie J Baker JD MLISAssociate Law Librarian
D Marin Dell JD MSAssociate Law Librarian
Law Library Faculty
Alyson M Drake MLIS JDAssistant Law Librarian
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 13
Adjunct Faculty
Douglas C Atnipp JD rsquo85C Richard ldquoDickrdquo Baker JDCharles P Bubany JDHon Ann-Marie Carruth JD rsquo06Bob Chanda JDAllison Clayton JD rsquo07Aaron R Clements JD rsquo96Donna Courville JD rsquo94James R Eissinger JDBryan A Garner JDRichard A Ginsburg MBA JD rsquo94Sarah M Gunter JD rsquo01Thomas G Hall JD rsquo81Hon Leslie F ldquoLesrdquo Hatch JD rsquo88Elizabeth Hill MEd JD rsquo12Dustin Howell JD rsquo08Hon James R Jordan JD rsquo77Cynthia A Jumper MD
Shery Kime-Goodwin JD rsquo94W Mark Lanier JD rsquo84Adam S Levine MD JDQ Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Hon Melissa J McNamara JD rsquo94Cecilia H Morgan JD rsquo77Jill Patterson PhDDon R Richards JD rsquo84Paul K Stafford JD rsquo94Stephen Stone JDDavid N Strange JDGary R Terrell JD rsquo77Lori Truitt JD rsquo08D Gene Valentini MA JDDenette Vaughn JD rsquo81Glenn D West JD rsquo78Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01
Staff
Paul AguilarSystems Administrator
Jo Ann AltmanExecutive Associate to the Dean
Sal BecerraProjects ManagerAdministrative Offices AssistantLaw Library
Elizabeth BertrandDirector for Special Projects
John ldquoJackrdquo BishirProgrammer Analyst II Law Library
Connie BowersSenior Business Assistant
Odilia CalderonSerialsLibrary Specialist
William ClarkHelp Desk Technician
Sherry CoffmanAcquisitionsLibrary Specialist
Tracy CoffmanSenior Business Assistant
Ryn DunnProgrammer Analyst II
Ray EspinozaWeb Applications Programmer
Alex FergusonReference Assistant Law Library
Andrea GarciaExternal Relations Coordinator
Rick GomezMail-SupplementationLibrary Specialist
Lisa Green MSManager Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Sharon HarkeyAccountant Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Beverly HatchettCirculation AssistantLibrary Specialist
Karen HoldenDirector of Development and Donor Relations
Sabrina Huffman JDAssistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Donna JonesSenior Business Assistant Journal Secretary
14 Texas Tech University School of Law
Staff (cont)
Lynn KarnavasExecutive Administrative Assistant
Sue Kelleher MLISAssistant Director for Systems and Collections
David KellyCirculation Supervisor and Special ProjectsLaw Library
Susan KittenManager Library
Robyn LambAssistant Registrar
Ashley N Langdon JD rsquo11Director of Alumni Relations
Mark LangfordSenior Financial Aid Advisor
Joe LaraEvening and Weekend Supervisor Library
Nathan Leake JDAssociate Director of Career Services
Erica LuxDirector for Calendar and Events
Q Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Clinic Fellow Family LawHousing Clinic andCriminal Defense Clinic
Nancy MojicaLow-Income Taxpayer Clinic CommunityOutreach Coordinator
Melinda MooreLead Account Processor
Katie MoorheadAdministrative Coordinator
Barbara Painter-Moreno MAAssistant Director of Library Operations
Elma MorenoOffice ManagerLegal Assistant Clinical Programs
Terri M Morgeson JD rsquo03Clinic Fellow Director of Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Oscar Natividad JrSenior DesignerWebmaster
Beixin Ni MATechnology Support Supervisor
Emily RappSenior Business Assistant
Cecil ReederHelp Desk
Stacy Riker JD rsquo16Associate Director for Student LifeDirector for Pro Bono Projects
Gregory RobertsDirector for Academic Technologies
Sarah E SalazarDirector of Communications
Irma SheplerOffice ManagerLegal AssistantCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
Paula Smith JD rsquo01Director of Career Services
Natalie Tarenko MA PhDWriting Specialist
Michele ThaetigSenior Business Assistant
Janessa Walls MBARegistrar
Donna WilliamsSenior Admissions Counselor
Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01Chief Public DefenderCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 15
Texas Tech School of Law Alumni AssociationExecutive Committee mdash 2016ndash2017
Janna C Clarke rsquo84 Fort WorthGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthKimberly S Houston rsquo04 CarrolltonDustin M Howell rsquo08 AustinAmber L James rsquo08 OdessaMark W Laney rsquo72 PlainviewNatalie C Lee rsquo09 ArlingtonMichael S Martinez rsquo11 ArlingtonRep Joseph Edward ldquoJoerdquo Moody rsquo06 El PasoLee Ann Reno rsquo94 Amarillo
Texas Tech Law School FoundationBoard of Trustees mdash 2016ndash2017
Texas Tech Law School FoundationEmeritus Trustees
Mark Griffin rsquo79 Lubbock middot PresidentThomas G Hall rsquo81 Fort Worth middot Vice PresidentDarby Dickerson Lubbock middot SecretaryTreasurer
Darryl Vereen rsquo92 El Paso middot PresidentAshley N Langdon rsquo11 Lubbock middot Secretary
Douglas C Atnipp rsquo85 HoustonW C ldquoDubrdquo Bratcher rsquo75 LubbockAlberto ldquoBetordquo Cardenas rsquo98 HoustonMC Carrington rsquo82 BeaumontMimi Coffey rsquo94 Fort WorthRobert ldquoBobrdquo Collier rsquo69 DallasDavid W Copeland rsquo82 Denver COGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMSuzan E Fenner rsquo71 RichardsonHon Kem Thompson Frost rsquo83 HoustonKarolyne H C Garner rsquo06 DallasLaura P Gordon rsquo83 El PasoChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthArt A Hall rsquo96 San AntonioJeffrey W Hellberg Jr rsquo96 DallasMichael J Henry rsquo81 Fort WorthRoger A Key rsquo76 LubbockW Mark Lanier rsquo84 HoustonBrian U Loncar rsquo87 Dallas
William Allensworth rsquo74 AustinGregory W Curry rsquo89 DallasKevin Glasheen rsquo88 LubbockGeorge H Nelson LubbockJohn Crews Lubbock
William ldquoBillrdquo Mateja rsquo86 DallasCarmen S Mitchell rsquo82 DallasChris Peirson rsquo77 DallasDouglass C Robison rsquo82 MidlandRichard Roper III rsquo82 DallasBarbara K Runge rsquo74 HoustonDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioPaul K Stafford rsquo94 DallasJessica Whitacre Thorne rsquo95 DallasMitchell A Toups rsquo82 BeaumontDiana M Valdez rsquo04 El PasoDarryl Vereen rsquo92 El PasoGeoffrey D Weisbart rsquo86 AustinLaKeisha Forteacute Wells rsquo06 DallasGlenn D West rsquo78 DallasHon Mollee E Westfall rsquo94 Fort WorthMark D White rsquo82 AmarilloJo Ben Whittenburg rsquo73 Beaumont
Martin Dies III rsquo74 OrangeJohn T Huffaker rsquo74 LubbockJohn Simpson III rsquo74 LubbockHon Jeff Wentworth rsquo71 San Antonio
Lori M Scott rsquo89 MidlandDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioMelissa C Simpson rsquo05 LubbockStacy A Stockard rsquo09 LubbockOmar G Villa rsquo05 El PasoDavid K Waggoner rsquo98 HillsboroJonathan P Wilkerson rsquo09 AustinHon Melody M Wilkinson rsquo88 Fort WorthJacquelyn M Wilson rsquo07 HoustonLee Wilson rsquo07 Houston
16 Texas Tech University School of Law
Congratulations Class of 2016
Send your updates to communicationslawttuedu and keep tabs on your classmates via
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Texas Tech University School of LawHooding Ceremony
December 2016
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 1
Processional
WelcomeDarby DickersonDean and W Frank Newton Professor of Law
GreetingsRobert L Duncan rsquo81Chancellor Texas Tech University System
Lawrence Schovanec PhDPresident Texas Tech University
Darryl S Vereen rsquo92President Texas Tech School of Law Alumni Association
Student WelcomeRobert Berleth rsquo16
Keynote AddressL Timothy Perrin rsquo87President Lubbock Christian University
Hooding of Graduation CandidatesJohn R Delony PhDAssociate Dean for Student Life
Hooding ProfessorsDeLeith Duke GossettAssociate Professor of Law
Dean G PawlowicProfessor of Law
Farewell Remarks for the ClassTriana Gonzalez rsquo16
Closing RemarksDean Dickerson
Recessional
About Texas Tech University School of Law
Founded in 1967 Texas Tech University School of Law boasts a rich history In the 1930s Alvin R Allison a self-described ldquocountry lawyer from Levellandrdquo could not afford to attend one of the three American Bar Association-accredited law schools in Texas Instead of attending law school he earned his law license by apprenticing under a local attorney for two years and passing the Texas Bar Examination in 1934
His struggle to become a lawyer inspired his quest to establish a law school in West Texas at his alma mater Texas Technological College The Texas Tech Board of Directors hired Richard B Amandes as the School of Lawrsquos first dean in 1966 and in 1967 the first class comprised of 72 students enrolled at Texas Tech Law The ABA granted accreditation to the school in August 1970 which followed accreditation from the Supreme Court of Texas in 1968 In 1969 Texas Tech Law gained membership to the Association of American Law Schools and in 1974 was elected to the Order of the Coif a qualification shared by less than half of the nationrsquos law schools
Since opening the School of Law has graduated 8432 students including the first woman to head a major federal-law enforcement agency the Armyrsquos highest-ranking legal officer general counsels of corporations elected officials state and federal judges and some of the nationrsquos top litigators
Texas Tech Law offers a robust clinical program three academic centers nine dual-degree programs five concentration programs a regional-externship program a Top 15 legal-practice program a public-service graduation requirement an innovative leadership program and a nationally competitive advocacy program that boasts 39 national and international championships In 2016 the Blakely Advocacy Institute ranked Texas Tech Law number 1 for moot-court programs
Texas Tech Law attracts professors who are passionate about teaching In fact Texas Tech Law has won the Universityrsquos Departmental Excellence in Teaching Award twice in recent years two professors have been recognized with the Chancellorrsquos Council Distinguished Teaching Award since Fall 2013 and seven professors are elected members of the prestigious American Law Institute Texas Tech Law is also the only law school in the country to have had an entire courtmdashthe Seventh Court of Appeals in Amarillomdashteach a full-year course
With quality students talented faculty and devoted staff the School of Law continues to produce gifted attorneys who practice across the state region and country
Mission Statement
The mission of the Texas Tech University School of Law is to prepare individuals for the effective and ethical practice of law in a rapidly changing diverse and interconnected world to engage in meaningful scholarship and to foster a culture of public service
Vision Statement
To be a premier student-centered law school developing effective ethical lawyers and leaders for Texas and for the diverse world of the 21st century
2 Texas Tech University School of Law
About the Doctor of Jurisprudence Academic Regalia
TamInstead of undergraduate or masterrsquos degree mortarboard and tassel law and other doctoral degree graduates wear a velvet tam with a short gold tassel
GownTexas Tech Law graduates wear a black gown To distinguish it from undergraduate or masterrsquos degree gowns the Doctor of Jurisprudence gown bears three black velvet bars on the arms and black velvet panels down the front of the gown
HoodAs is customary with doctoral degrees a law graduate carries the hood and a person with the same degree places the hood on the graduate The hoodrsquos exterior is black while its interior has purple velvet signifying a degree in the law
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 3
About theKeynote Speaker
L Timothy Perrin was born and raised in Lubbock Texas and graduated from Lubbock Christian University summa cum laude in 1984 He studied law at Texas Tech University School of Law graduating in 1987 also with honors While in law school he was a member of the Texas Tech Law Review published two student articles and was elected to the Order of the Coif After five years practicing general civil litigation with a law firm in Corpus Christi Perrin accepted a faculty position with the Pepperdine University School of Law At Pepperdine he served with distinction as a Professor of Law Associate Provost of the University and Vice Dean of the law school where he was recognized for both his teaching and his scholarship He has published books and articles on evidence and trial practice and procedure He co-authored The Art and Science of Trial Advocacy (LexisNexis 2d ed 2011) He began his tenure as the sixth president of Lubbock Christian University in June 2012
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 5
HoodingCandidates
Candidates for the Doctor of Jurisprudence
Candidate middot Hooding AttorneyProfessor Candidate middot Hooding AttorneyProfessor
Mariana AlvarezProfessor Arnold H LoewyBA Texas Tech University
Robert BerlethProfessor Bryan T CampBAAS West Texas AampM UniversityMPA Texas Tech University
Kelli Ann Marie Harral BurnsMark A Harral rsquo10BBA University of HoustonMBA Texas Tech University
Wesley ChanProfessor Dean G PawlowicBBA University of HoustonMS Texas Tech University
Joshua Aaron DawsRobert A WeningerBA Lamar University
Joshua W FordAssociate Dean Stephen T BlackBBA Lubbock Christian University
Triana GonzalezAssistant Dean Amy L JarmonBA Texas AampM International UniversityMA Texas AampM International UniversityHealth Law Concentration
Sheetul HassanProfessor Rishi BatraBS Georgia Institute of Technology
Annie J NorthcuttZackery J Wavrusa rsquo10BS Texas AampM University
Laura Marie PerezBerta Perez LintonBA Angelo State University
Benjamin PettyProfessor DeLeith Duke GossettBM Belmont UniversityMM University of OklahomaMM University of Oklahoma
Alex Walker PrestiProfessor William R KefferBA Southern Methodist UniversityMBA Texas Tech UniversityBusiness Law Concentration
Kylie Ann Morrison RahlThe Honorable E Scott Frost rsquo87BBA Midwestern State University
Erin ReaProfessor DeLeith Duke GossettBA Texas Tech UniversityMPA Texas Tech University
Megan MrsquoLiss SaltzmanLorna L McMillion rsquo14BA Texas Tech University
Anna Kristine WatkinsJeri L Thornesberry rsquo01BS Oklahoma Christian University
Denotes dual-degree program
Final Degree Evaluation
The listing of candidates and degrees in this program is preliminary and subject to final degree-requirement evaluation A candidate earns a degree after the Registrar determines that the candidate has satisfactorily completed all graduation requirements and posted final grades on the official record The diploma of Texas Tech University School of Law signed and sealed by its appropriate officers is the official public document evidencing that a degree has been awarded
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 7
Achievements and Awards
Whorsquos Who Among Students in AmericanUniversities amp Colleges
Pro Bono Excellence Award
Pro Bono Honors Award
Underwood Top Grade Award 2015
Excellence in Legal Research Program
Pro Bono Deanrsquos Award
Clinical Programs
Regional Externship Program
ABA National Negotiation Team
Student Ambassadors
Academy for Leadership in the LegalProfession Senior Fellows
Academy for Leadership in the LegalProfession Fellow
Legal Practice Top Brief Award
Joshua W FordTriana GonzalezKylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Joshua W FordMegan MrsquoLiss SaltzmanTriana Gonzalez
Joshua W FordErin Rea
Benjamin Petty
Robert BerlethWesley ChanJoshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana GonzalezErin Rea
Annie J NorthcuttAdvanced Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic
Triana GonzalezCivil Practice Clinic
Joshua W FordKylie Ann Morrison RahlTax Clinic
Mariana AlvarezSheetul HassanBenjamin Petty
Anna Kristine Watkins
Laura M Perez
Robert BerlethJoshua Aaron DawsTriana Gonzalez
Alex Walker Presti
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
2015ndash2016
2014ndash2015
201620162016
2016
2014ndash2015
DallasDallasDallas
201620152015
20152015
20152016
8 Texas Tech University School of Law
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 9
Student Organization Leadership
Law Journals
Tech Law Military Association
Intellectual Property Student Association
Christian Legal Society
Estate Planning Society
Business and Bankruptcy Law Journal
Estate Planning and Community PropertyLaw Journal
Journal of Biosecurity Biosafetyand Biodefense Law
Phi Alpha Delta
Administrative Law Journal
Texas Bank Lawyer
Texas Tech Law Review
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
South Texas Student Association
Tech Health Law Association
Robert BerlethMegan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Wesley Chan
Joshua W Ford
Joshua W Ford
Sheetul Hassan
Benjamin Petty
Joshua W Ford
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Annie J NorthcuttTriana Gonzalez
Annie J NorthcuttBenjamin Petty
Triana Gonzalez
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Annie J Northcutt
Joshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana Gonzalez
President (2015ndash2016)Organizational Development Chair (2015ndash2016)
Secretary (2015ndash2016)
Vice-President(2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)Articles Editor (2015)Staff Editor (2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Executive Managing Editor (2016)
Clerk (2015ndash2016)
Articles Editor (2016)Staff Editor (2015)Comment Editor (2016)
Spencer Salmon Award 2016 Top Bankruptcy Bulletin
2016
Senior Writer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2016)President (2015ndash2016)
President (2016)Vice President (2015ndash2016)
Texas Tech University System Board of Regents
Texas Tech University School of Law Deans
Stephen Black JD LLMAssociate Dean for Strategy amp Innovation
John R Delony MEd PhDAssociate Dean for Student Life
Wendy Adele Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Dean for Admissions and Educational Effectiveness
Alison G Myhra JD LLMAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs
Frank Ramos Jr MA EdDAssociate Dean for Administration and Finance
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDAssociate Dean for Faculty Research and Development
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDAssociate Dean for Law Library
Amy Jarmon MEd EdD JDAssistant Dean for Academic Success Programs
Danielle Saavedra JD rsquo15Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives
Brian J Uline MBAAssistant Dean for Finance and Administration
Janessa Walls MBAAssistant Dean of Academic Services
Jeremy Stewart El PasoStudent Regent
Texas Tech University System Administrators
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81Chancellor
Kent R Hance JDChancellor Emeritus
Larry K Anders DallasJohn Esparza AustinL Frederick ldquoRickrdquo Francis El PasoRonnie Hammonds Houston
Mickey L Long MidlandChairman
Lawrence Schovanec PhDPresident
Michael Galyean PhDInterim Provost
Christopher M Huckabee Fort WorthTim Lancaster AbileneJohn D Steinmetz Dallas
Debbie Montford San AntonioVice Chairwoman
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 11
Darby Dickerson MA JDDean
Full-Time Faculty
Rishi R Batra JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Academy for Leadership in the Legal Profession
Dustin B Benham JDProfessor of Law
Gerry W Beyer JD LLM JSDGovernor Preston E Smith Regents Professor of Law
Stephen Black JD LLMProfessor of Law Director LLM in United States Legal Studies Program
Bryan T Camp MA JD LLMGeorge H Mahon Professor of Law
William R Casto JD JSDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor
Eric A Chiappinelli JDFrank McDonald Professor of Law
Catherine Martin Christopher JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Bar Preparation Resources
J Wesley Cochran MLL JDJack F Maddox Professor of Law
Darby Dickerson MA JDW Frank Newton Professor of Law
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81 Professor of Law
Jarod S Gonzalez JDProfessor of Law
DeLeith Duke Gossett JDAssociate Professor of Law
Sally M Henry MAT JDAssociate Professor of Law
Wendy A Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Professor of Law Director Pre-Law Academy
Vaughn E James MDiv MBA JD PhDJudge Robert H Bean Professor of Law
Travis Dale Jones JDProfessor of Legal Practice
John E Krahmer JD LLMFoundation Professor of Commercial Law
Arnold H Loewy JD LLMGeorge R Killam Jr Chair of Criminal Law
Patrick S Metze JDProfessor of Law Director Criminal Clinics
Richard W Murphy MFA JDATampT Professor of Law
Alison G Myhra JD LLMProfessor of Law
Alyson L Outenreath JD rsquo00Professor of Law
Dean G Pawlowic MA JDProfessor of Law
M Alexander Pearl JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Center for Water Law and Policy
Tracy Hresko Pearl MSc JDAssociate Professor of Law
Jorge A Ramiacuterez JDWalter and Anne Huffman Professor of Law
Richard Rosen JD LLMGlenn D West Endowed Professor of Law Director Center for Military Law and Policy
Wendy Tolson Ross JDProfessor of Law Director Family Law and Housing Clinic
Brian D Shannon JDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Texas Tech University Faculty Athletics Representative
Brie D Sherwin MS JD rsquo01 PhDAssociate Professor of Law Adjunct Professor Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Public Health Director Dual Degree andConcentration Programs
Robert T Sherwin JD rsquo01Assistant Professor of Law Director Advocacy Programs
Nancy J Soonpaa MA JDProfessor of Law Director Legal Practice Program
Larry R Spain JDAlvin R Allison Professor of Law Director Clinical Programs and Civil Practice Clinic
12 Texas Tech University School of Law
Visiting Faculty
William R Keffer JDVisiting Associate Professor of PracticeDirector Energy Law Lecture Series Assistant Director Bar Preparation Resources
Emeritus Faculty
David C Cummins JD LLMProfessor of Law Emeritus
Kent R Hance JD Chancellor Emeritus Professor of Law Emeritus
Walter B Huffman MEd JD rsquo77Dean Emeritus
Frank Skillern JDGeorge W McCleskey Professor of Water Law Emeritus
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Director Center for Biodefense Law and Public Policy Director Law and Science Certificate Program and JDMS Program in Life Sciences
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDProfessor of Law
John L Watts JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thorton Professor of Law
Robert A Weninger JD LLB LLMJ Hadley Edgar Professor of Law Teaching Academy Representative
Kyle Velte JD LLMVisiting Assistant Professor of Law
Bruce M Kramer JD LLMJack F Maddox Professor of Law Emeritus
Annette W Marple JD rsquo73Associate Professor of Law Emeritus
Marilyn Phelan JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Emeritus
Rodric B Schoen JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thornton Professor of Law Emeritus
Jamie J Baker JD MLISAssociate Law Librarian
D Marin Dell JD MSAssociate Law Librarian
Law Library Faculty
Alyson M Drake MLIS JDAssistant Law Librarian
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 13
Adjunct Faculty
Douglas C Atnipp JD rsquo85C Richard ldquoDickrdquo Baker JDCharles P Bubany JDHon Ann-Marie Carruth JD rsquo06Bob Chanda JDAllison Clayton JD rsquo07Aaron R Clements JD rsquo96Donna Courville JD rsquo94James R Eissinger JDBryan A Garner JDRichard A Ginsburg MBA JD rsquo94Sarah M Gunter JD rsquo01Thomas G Hall JD rsquo81Hon Leslie F ldquoLesrdquo Hatch JD rsquo88Elizabeth Hill MEd JD rsquo12Dustin Howell JD rsquo08Hon James R Jordan JD rsquo77Cynthia A Jumper MD
Shery Kime-Goodwin JD rsquo94W Mark Lanier JD rsquo84Adam S Levine MD JDQ Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Hon Melissa J McNamara JD rsquo94Cecilia H Morgan JD rsquo77Jill Patterson PhDDon R Richards JD rsquo84Paul K Stafford JD rsquo94Stephen Stone JDDavid N Strange JDGary R Terrell JD rsquo77Lori Truitt JD rsquo08D Gene Valentini MA JDDenette Vaughn JD rsquo81Glenn D West JD rsquo78Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01
Staff
Paul AguilarSystems Administrator
Jo Ann AltmanExecutive Associate to the Dean
Sal BecerraProjects ManagerAdministrative Offices AssistantLaw Library
Elizabeth BertrandDirector for Special Projects
John ldquoJackrdquo BishirProgrammer Analyst II Law Library
Connie BowersSenior Business Assistant
Odilia CalderonSerialsLibrary Specialist
William ClarkHelp Desk Technician
Sherry CoffmanAcquisitionsLibrary Specialist
Tracy CoffmanSenior Business Assistant
Ryn DunnProgrammer Analyst II
Ray EspinozaWeb Applications Programmer
Alex FergusonReference Assistant Law Library
Andrea GarciaExternal Relations Coordinator
Rick GomezMail-SupplementationLibrary Specialist
Lisa Green MSManager Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Sharon HarkeyAccountant Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Beverly HatchettCirculation AssistantLibrary Specialist
Karen HoldenDirector of Development and Donor Relations
Sabrina Huffman JDAssistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Donna JonesSenior Business Assistant Journal Secretary
14 Texas Tech University School of Law
Staff (cont)
Lynn KarnavasExecutive Administrative Assistant
Sue Kelleher MLISAssistant Director for Systems and Collections
David KellyCirculation Supervisor and Special ProjectsLaw Library
Susan KittenManager Library
Robyn LambAssistant Registrar
Ashley N Langdon JD rsquo11Director of Alumni Relations
Mark LangfordSenior Financial Aid Advisor
Joe LaraEvening and Weekend Supervisor Library
Nathan Leake JDAssociate Director of Career Services
Erica LuxDirector for Calendar and Events
Q Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Clinic Fellow Family LawHousing Clinic andCriminal Defense Clinic
Nancy MojicaLow-Income Taxpayer Clinic CommunityOutreach Coordinator
Melinda MooreLead Account Processor
Katie MoorheadAdministrative Coordinator
Barbara Painter-Moreno MAAssistant Director of Library Operations
Elma MorenoOffice ManagerLegal Assistant Clinical Programs
Terri M Morgeson JD rsquo03Clinic Fellow Director of Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Oscar Natividad JrSenior DesignerWebmaster
Beixin Ni MATechnology Support Supervisor
Emily RappSenior Business Assistant
Cecil ReederHelp Desk
Stacy Riker JD rsquo16Associate Director for Student LifeDirector for Pro Bono Projects
Gregory RobertsDirector for Academic Technologies
Sarah E SalazarDirector of Communications
Irma SheplerOffice ManagerLegal AssistantCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
Paula Smith JD rsquo01Director of Career Services
Natalie Tarenko MA PhDWriting Specialist
Michele ThaetigSenior Business Assistant
Janessa Walls MBARegistrar
Donna WilliamsSenior Admissions Counselor
Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01Chief Public DefenderCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 15
Texas Tech School of Law Alumni AssociationExecutive Committee mdash 2016ndash2017
Janna C Clarke rsquo84 Fort WorthGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthKimberly S Houston rsquo04 CarrolltonDustin M Howell rsquo08 AustinAmber L James rsquo08 OdessaMark W Laney rsquo72 PlainviewNatalie C Lee rsquo09 ArlingtonMichael S Martinez rsquo11 ArlingtonRep Joseph Edward ldquoJoerdquo Moody rsquo06 El PasoLee Ann Reno rsquo94 Amarillo
Texas Tech Law School FoundationBoard of Trustees mdash 2016ndash2017
Texas Tech Law School FoundationEmeritus Trustees
Mark Griffin rsquo79 Lubbock middot PresidentThomas G Hall rsquo81 Fort Worth middot Vice PresidentDarby Dickerson Lubbock middot SecretaryTreasurer
Darryl Vereen rsquo92 El Paso middot PresidentAshley N Langdon rsquo11 Lubbock middot Secretary
Douglas C Atnipp rsquo85 HoustonW C ldquoDubrdquo Bratcher rsquo75 LubbockAlberto ldquoBetordquo Cardenas rsquo98 HoustonMC Carrington rsquo82 BeaumontMimi Coffey rsquo94 Fort WorthRobert ldquoBobrdquo Collier rsquo69 DallasDavid W Copeland rsquo82 Denver COGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMSuzan E Fenner rsquo71 RichardsonHon Kem Thompson Frost rsquo83 HoustonKarolyne H C Garner rsquo06 DallasLaura P Gordon rsquo83 El PasoChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthArt A Hall rsquo96 San AntonioJeffrey W Hellberg Jr rsquo96 DallasMichael J Henry rsquo81 Fort WorthRoger A Key rsquo76 LubbockW Mark Lanier rsquo84 HoustonBrian U Loncar rsquo87 Dallas
William Allensworth rsquo74 AustinGregory W Curry rsquo89 DallasKevin Glasheen rsquo88 LubbockGeorge H Nelson LubbockJohn Crews Lubbock
William ldquoBillrdquo Mateja rsquo86 DallasCarmen S Mitchell rsquo82 DallasChris Peirson rsquo77 DallasDouglass C Robison rsquo82 MidlandRichard Roper III rsquo82 DallasBarbara K Runge rsquo74 HoustonDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioPaul K Stafford rsquo94 DallasJessica Whitacre Thorne rsquo95 DallasMitchell A Toups rsquo82 BeaumontDiana M Valdez rsquo04 El PasoDarryl Vereen rsquo92 El PasoGeoffrey D Weisbart rsquo86 AustinLaKeisha Forteacute Wells rsquo06 DallasGlenn D West rsquo78 DallasHon Mollee E Westfall rsquo94 Fort WorthMark D White rsquo82 AmarilloJo Ben Whittenburg rsquo73 Beaumont
Martin Dies III rsquo74 OrangeJohn T Huffaker rsquo74 LubbockJohn Simpson III rsquo74 LubbockHon Jeff Wentworth rsquo71 San Antonio
Lori M Scott rsquo89 MidlandDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioMelissa C Simpson rsquo05 LubbockStacy A Stockard rsquo09 LubbockOmar G Villa rsquo05 El PasoDavid K Waggoner rsquo98 HillsboroJonathan P Wilkerson rsquo09 AustinHon Melody M Wilkinson rsquo88 Fort WorthJacquelyn M Wilson rsquo07 HoustonLee Wilson rsquo07 Houston
16 Texas Tech University School of Law
Congratulations Class of 2016
Send your updates to communicationslawttuedu and keep tabs on your classmates via
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Stay connected
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About Texas Tech University School of Law
Founded in 1967 Texas Tech University School of Law boasts a rich history In the 1930s Alvin R Allison a self-described ldquocountry lawyer from Levellandrdquo could not afford to attend one of the three American Bar Association-accredited law schools in Texas Instead of attending law school he earned his law license by apprenticing under a local attorney for two years and passing the Texas Bar Examination in 1934
His struggle to become a lawyer inspired his quest to establish a law school in West Texas at his alma mater Texas Technological College The Texas Tech Board of Directors hired Richard B Amandes as the School of Lawrsquos first dean in 1966 and in 1967 the first class comprised of 72 students enrolled at Texas Tech Law The ABA granted accreditation to the school in August 1970 which followed accreditation from the Supreme Court of Texas in 1968 In 1969 Texas Tech Law gained membership to the Association of American Law Schools and in 1974 was elected to the Order of the Coif a qualification shared by less than half of the nationrsquos law schools
Since opening the School of Law has graduated 8432 students including the first woman to head a major federal-law enforcement agency the Armyrsquos highest-ranking legal officer general counsels of corporations elected officials state and federal judges and some of the nationrsquos top litigators
Texas Tech Law offers a robust clinical program three academic centers nine dual-degree programs five concentration programs a regional-externship program a Top 15 legal-practice program a public-service graduation requirement an innovative leadership program and a nationally competitive advocacy program that boasts 39 national and international championships In 2016 the Blakely Advocacy Institute ranked Texas Tech Law number 1 for moot-court programs
Texas Tech Law attracts professors who are passionate about teaching In fact Texas Tech Law has won the Universityrsquos Departmental Excellence in Teaching Award twice in recent years two professors have been recognized with the Chancellorrsquos Council Distinguished Teaching Award since Fall 2013 and seven professors are elected members of the prestigious American Law Institute Texas Tech Law is also the only law school in the country to have had an entire courtmdashthe Seventh Court of Appeals in Amarillomdashteach a full-year course
With quality students talented faculty and devoted staff the School of Law continues to produce gifted attorneys who practice across the state region and country
Mission Statement
The mission of the Texas Tech University School of Law is to prepare individuals for the effective and ethical practice of law in a rapidly changing diverse and interconnected world to engage in meaningful scholarship and to foster a culture of public service
Vision Statement
To be a premier student-centered law school developing effective ethical lawyers and leaders for Texas and for the diverse world of the 21st century
2 Texas Tech University School of Law
About the Doctor of Jurisprudence Academic Regalia
TamInstead of undergraduate or masterrsquos degree mortarboard and tassel law and other doctoral degree graduates wear a velvet tam with a short gold tassel
GownTexas Tech Law graduates wear a black gown To distinguish it from undergraduate or masterrsquos degree gowns the Doctor of Jurisprudence gown bears three black velvet bars on the arms and black velvet panels down the front of the gown
HoodAs is customary with doctoral degrees a law graduate carries the hood and a person with the same degree places the hood on the graduate The hoodrsquos exterior is black while its interior has purple velvet signifying a degree in the law
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 3
About theKeynote Speaker
L Timothy Perrin was born and raised in Lubbock Texas and graduated from Lubbock Christian University summa cum laude in 1984 He studied law at Texas Tech University School of Law graduating in 1987 also with honors While in law school he was a member of the Texas Tech Law Review published two student articles and was elected to the Order of the Coif After five years practicing general civil litigation with a law firm in Corpus Christi Perrin accepted a faculty position with the Pepperdine University School of Law At Pepperdine he served with distinction as a Professor of Law Associate Provost of the University and Vice Dean of the law school where he was recognized for both his teaching and his scholarship He has published books and articles on evidence and trial practice and procedure He co-authored The Art and Science of Trial Advocacy (LexisNexis 2d ed 2011) He began his tenure as the sixth president of Lubbock Christian University in June 2012
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 5
HoodingCandidates
Candidates for the Doctor of Jurisprudence
Candidate middot Hooding AttorneyProfessor Candidate middot Hooding AttorneyProfessor
Mariana AlvarezProfessor Arnold H LoewyBA Texas Tech University
Robert BerlethProfessor Bryan T CampBAAS West Texas AampM UniversityMPA Texas Tech University
Kelli Ann Marie Harral BurnsMark A Harral rsquo10BBA University of HoustonMBA Texas Tech University
Wesley ChanProfessor Dean G PawlowicBBA University of HoustonMS Texas Tech University
Joshua Aaron DawsRobert A WeningerBA Lamar University
Joshua W FordAssociate Dean Stephen T BlackBBA Lubbock Christian University
Triana GonzalezAssistant Dean Amy L JarmonBA Texas AampM International UniversityMA Texas AampM International UniversityHealth Law Concentration
Sheetul HassanProfessor Rishi BatraBS Georgia Institute of Technology
Annie J NorthcuttZackery J Wavrusa rsquo10BS Texas AampM University
Laura Marie PerezBerta Perez LintonBA Angelo State University
Benjamin PettyProfessor DeLeith Duke GossettBM Belmont UniversityMM University of OklahomaMM University of Oklahoma
Alex Walker PrestiProfessor William R KefferBA Southern Methodist UniversityMBA Texas Tech UniversityBusiness Law Concentration
Kylie Ann Morrison RahlThe Honorable E Scott Frost rsquo87BBA Midwestern State University
Erin ReaProfessor DeLeith Duke GossettBA Texas Tech UniversityMPA Texas Tech University
Megan MrsquoLiss SaltzmanLorna L McMillion rsquo14BA Texas Tech University
Anna Kristine WatkinsJeri L Thornesberry rsquo01BS Oklahoma Christian University
Denotes dual-degree program
Final Degree Evaluation
The listing of candidates and degrees in this program is preliminary and subject to final degree-requirement evaluation A candidate earns a degree after the Registrar determines that the candidate has satisfactorily completed all graduation requirements and posted final grades on the official record The diploma of Texas Tech University School of Law signed and sealed by its appropriate officers is the official public document evidencing that a degree has been awarded
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 7
Achievements and Awards
Whorsquos Who Among Students in AmericanUniversities amp Colleges
Pro Bono Excellence Award
Pro Bono Honors Award
Underwood Top Grade Award 2015
Excellence in Legal Research Program
Pro Bono Deanrsquos Award
Clinical Programs
Regional Externship Program
ABA National Negotiation Team
Student Ambassadors
Academy for Leadership in the LegalProfession Senior Fellows
Academy for Leadership in the LegalProfession Fellow
Legal Practice Top Brief Award
Joshua W FordTriana GonzalezKylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Joshua W FordMegan MrsquoLiss SaltzmanTriana Gonzalez
Joshua W FordErin Rea
Benjamin Petty
Robert BerlethWesley ChanJoshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana GonzalezErin Rea
Annie J NorthcuttAdvanced Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic
Triana GonzalezCivil Practice Clinic
Joshua W FordKylie Ann Morrison RahlTax Clinic
Mariana AlvarezSheetul HassanBenjamin Petty
Anna Kristine Watkins
Laura M Perez
Robert BerlethJoshua Aaron DawsTriana Gonzalez
Alex Walker Presti
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
2015ndash2016
2014ndash2015
201620162016
2016
2014ndash2015
DallasDallasDallas
201620152015
20152015
20152016
8 Texas Tech University School of Law
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 9
Student Organization Leadership
Law Journals
Tech Law Military Association
Intellectual Property Student Association
Christian Legal Society
Estate Planning Society
Business and Bankruptcy Law Journal
Estate Planning and Community PropertyLaw Journal
Journal of Biosecurity Biosafetyand Biodefense Law
Phi Alpha Delta
Administrative Law Journal
Texas Bank Lawyer
Texas Tech Law Review
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
South Texas Student Association
Tech Health Law Association
Robert BerlethMegan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Wesley Chan
Joshua W Ford
Joshua W Ford
Sheetul Hassan
Benjamin Petty
Joshua W Ford
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Annie J NorthcuttTriana Gonzalez
Annie J NorthcuttBenjamin Petty
Triana Gonzalez
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Annie J Northcutt
Joshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana Gonzalez
President (2015ndash2016)Organizational Development Chair (2015ndash2016)
Secretary (2015ndash2016)
Vice-President(2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)Articles Editor (2015)Staff Editor (2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Executive Managing Editor (2016)
Clerk (2015ndash2016)
Articles Editor (2016)Staff Editor (2015)Comment Editor (2016)
Spencer Salmon Award 2016 Top Bankruptcy Bulletin
2016
Senior Writer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2016)President (2015ndash2016)
President (2016)Vice President (2015ndash2016)
Texas Tech University System Board of Regents
Texas Tech University School of Law Deans
Stephen Black JD LLMAssociate Dean for Strategy amp Innovation
John R Delony MEd PhDAssociate Dean for Student Life
Wendy Adele Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Dean for Admissions and Educational Effectiveness
Alison G Myhra JD LLMAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs
Frank Ramos Jr MA EdDAssociate Dean for Administration and Finance
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDAssociate Dean for Faculty Research and Development
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDAssociate Dean for Law Library
Amy Jarmon MEd EdD JDAssistant Dean for Academic Success Programs
Danielle Saavedra JD rsquo15Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives
Brian J Uline MBAAssistant Dean for Finance and Administration
Janessa Walls MBAAssistant Dean of Academic Services
Jeremy Stewart El PasoStudent Regent
Texas Tech University System Administrators
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81Chancellor
Kent R Hance JDChancellor Emeritus
Larry K Anders DallasJohn Esparza AustinL Frederick ldquoRickrdquo Francis El PasoRonnie Hammonds Houston
Mickey L Long MidlandChairman
Lawrence Schovanec PhDPresident
Michael Galyean PhDInterim Provost
Christopher M Huckabee Fort WorthTim Lancaster AbileneJohn D Steinmetz Dallas
Debbie Montford San AntonioVice Chairwoman
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 11
Darby Dickerson MA JDDean
Full-Time Faculty
Rishi R Batra JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Academy for Leadership in the Legal Profession
Dustin B Benham JDProfessor of Law
Gerry W Beyer JD LLM JSDGovernor Preston E Smith Regents Professor of Law
Stephen Black JD LLMProfessor of Law Director LLM in United States Legal Studies Program
Bryan T Camp MA JD LLMGeorge H Mahon Professor of Law
William R Casto JD JSDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor
Eric A Chiappinelli JDFrank McDonald Professor of Law
Catherine Martin Christopher JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Bar Preparation Resources
J Wesley Cochran MLL JDJack F Maddox Professor of Law
Darby Dickerson MA JDW Frank Newton Professor of Law
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81 Professor of Law
Jarod S Gonzalez JDProfessor of Law
DeLeith Duke Gossett JDAssociate Professor of Law
Sally M Henry MAT JDAssociate Professor of Law
Wendy A Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Professor of Law Director Pre-Law Academy
Vaughn E James MDiv MBA JD PhDJudge Robert H Bean Professor of Law
Travis Dale Jones JDProfessor of Legal Practice
John E Krahmer JD LLMFoundation Professor of Commercial Law
Arnold H Loewy JD LLMGeorge R Killam Jr Chair of Criminal Law
Patrick S Metze JDProfessor of Law Director Criminal Clinics
Richard W Murphy MFA JDATampT Professor of Law
Alison G Myhra JD LLMProfessor of Law
Alyson L Outenreath JD rsquo00Professor of Law
Dean G Pawlowic MA JDProfessor of Law
M Alexander Pearl JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Center for Water Law and Policy
Tracy Hresko Pearl MSc JDAssociate Professor of Law
Jorge A Ramiacuterez JDWalter and Anne Huffman Professor of Law
Richard Rosen JD LLMGlenn D West Endowed Professor of Law Director Center for Military Law and Policy
Wendy Tolson Ross JDProfessor of Law Director Family Law and Housing Clinic
Brian D Shannon JDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Texas Tech University Faculty Athletics Representative
Brie D Sherwin MS JD rsquo01 PhDAssociate Professor of Law Adjunct Professor Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Public Health Director Dual Degree andConcentration Programs
Robert T Sherwin JD rsquo01Assistant Professor of Law Director Advocacy Programs
Nancy J Soonpaa MA JDProfessor of Law Director Legal Practice Program
Larry R Spain JDAlvin R Allison Professor of Law Director Clinical Programs and Civil Practice Clinic
12 Texas Tech University School of Law
Visiting Faculty
William R Keffer JDVisiting Associate Professor of PracticeDirector Energy Law Lecture Series Assistant Director Bar Preparation Resources
Emeritus Faculty
David C Cummins JD LLMProfessor of Law Emeritus
Kent R Hance JD Chancellor Emeritus Professor of Law Emeritus
Walter B Huffman MEd JD rsquo77Dean Emeritus
Frank Skillern JDGeorge W McCleskey Professor of Water Law Emeritus
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Director Center for Biodefense Law and Public Policy Director Law and Science Certificate Program and JDMS Program in Life Sciences
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDProfessor of Law
John L Watts JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thorton Professor of Law
Robert A Weninger JD LLB LLMJ Hadley Edgar Professor of Law Teaching Academy Representative
Kyle Velte JD LLMVisiting Assistant Professor of Law
Bruce M Kramer JD LLMJack F Maddox Professor of Law Emeritus
Annette W Marple JD rsquo73Associate Professor of Law Emeritus
Marilyn Phelan JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Emeritus
Rodric B Schoen JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thornton Professor of Law Emeritus
Jamie J Baker JD MLISAssociate Law Librarian
D Marin Dell JD MSAssociate Law Librarian
Law Library Faculty
Alyson M Drake MLIS JDAssistant Law Librarian
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 13
Adjunct Faculty
Douglas C Atnipp JD rsquo85C Richard ldquoDickrdquo Baker JDCharles P Bubany JDHon Ann-Marie Carruth JD rsquo06Bob Chanda JDAllison Clayton JD rsquo07Aaron R Clements JD rsquo96Donna Courville JD rsquo94James R Eissinger JDBryan A Garner JDRichard A Ginsburg MBA JD rsquo94Sarah M Gunter JD rsquo01Thomas G Hall JD rsquo81Hon Leslie F ldquoLesrdquo Hatch JD rsquo88Elizabeth Hill MEd JD rsquo12Dustin Howell JD rsquo08Hon James R Jordan JD rsquo77Cynthia A Jumper MD
Shery Kime-Goodwin JD rsquo94W Mark Lanier JD rsquo84Adam S Levine MD JDQ Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Hon Melissa J McNamara JD rsquo94Cecilia H Morgan JD rsquo77Jill Patterson PhDDon R Richards JD rsquo84Paul K Stafford JD rsquo94Stephen Stone JDDavid N Strange JDGary R Terrell JD rsquo77Lori Truitt JD rsquo08D Gene Valentini MA JDDenette Vaughn JD rsquo81Glenn D West JD rsquo78Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01
Staff
Paul AguilarSystems Administrator
Jo Ann AltmanExecutive Associate to the Dean
Sal BecerraProjects ManagerAdministrative Offices AssistantLaw Library
Elizabeth BertrandDirector for Special Projects
John ldquoJackrdquo BishirProgrammer Analyst II Law Library
Connie BowersSenior Business Assistant
Odilia CalderonSerialsLibrary Specialist
William ClarkHelp Desk Technician
Sherry CoffmanAcquisitionsLibrary Specialist
Tracy CoffmanSenior Business Assistant
Ryn DunnProgrammer Analyst II
Ray EspinozaWeb Applications Programmer
Alex FergusonReference Assistant Law Library
Andrea GarciaExternal Relations Coordinator
Rick GomezMail-SupplementationLibrary Specialist
Lisa Green MSManager Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Sharon HarkeyAccountant Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Beverly HatchettCirculation AssistantLibrary Specialist
Karen HoldenDirector of Development and Donor Relations
Sabrina Huffman JDAssistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Donna JonesSenior Business Assistant Journal Secretary
14 Texas Tech University School of Law
Staff (cont)
Lynn KarnavasExecutive Administrative Assistant
Sue Kelleher MLISAssistant Director for Systems and Collections
David KellyCirculation Supervisor and Special ProjectsLaw Library
Susan KittenManager Library
Robyn LambAssistant Registrar
Ashley N Langdon JD rsquo11Director of Alumni Relations
Mark LangfordSenior Financial Aid Advisor
Joe LaraEvening and Weekend Supervisor Library
Nathan Leake JDAssociate Director of Career Services
Erica LuxDirector for Calendar and Events
Q Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Clinic Fellow Family LawHousing Clinic andCriminal Defense Clinic
Nancy MojicaLow-Income Taxpayer Clinic CommunityOutreach Coordinator
Melinda MooreLead Account Processor
Katie MoorheadAdministrative Coordinator
Barbara Painter-Moreno MAAssistant Director of Library Operations
Elma MorenoOffice ManagerLegal Assistant Clinical Programs
Terri M Morgeson JD rsquo03Clinic Fellow Director of Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Oscar Natividad JrSenior DesignerWebmaster
Beixin Ni MATechnology Support Supervisor
Emily RappSenior Business Assistant
Cecil ReederHelp Desk
Stacy Riker JD rsquo16Associate Director for Student LifeDirector for Pro Bono Projects
Gregory RobertsDirector for Academic Technologies
Sarah E SalazarDirector of Communications
Irma SheplerOffice ManagerLegal AssistantCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
Paula Smith JD rsquo01Director of Career Services
Natalie Tarenko MA PhDWriting Specialist
Michele ThaetigSenior Business Assistant
Janessa Walls MBARegistrar
Donna WilliamsSenior Admissions Counselor
Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01Chief Public DefenderCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 15
Texas Tech School of Law Alumni AssociationExecutive Committee mdash 2016ndash2017
Janna C Clarke rsquo84 Fort WorthGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthKimberly S Houston rsquo04 CarrolltonDustin M Howell rsquo08 AustinAmber L James rsquo08 OdessaMark W Laney rsquo72 PlainviewNatalie C Lee rsquo09 ArlingtonMichael S Martinez rsquo11 ArlingtonRep Joseph Edward ldquoJoerdquo Moody rsquo06 El PasoLee Ann Reno rsquo94 Amarillo
Texas Tech Law School FoundationBoard of Trustees mdash 2016ndash2017
Texas Tech Law School FoundationEmeritus Trustees
Mark Griffin rsquo79 Lubbock middot PresidentThomas G Hall rsquo81 Fort Worth middot Vice PresidentDarby Dickerson Lubbock middot SecretaryTreasurer
Darryl Vereen rsquo92 El Paso middot PresidentAshley N Langdon rsquo11 Lubbock middot Secretary
Douglas C Atnipp rsquo85 HoustonW C ldquoDubrdquo Bratcher rsquo75 LubbockAlberto ldquoBetordquo Cardenas rsquo98 HoustonMC Carrington rsquo82 BeaumontMimi Coffey rsquo94 Fort WorthRobert ldquoBobrdquo Collier rsquo69 DallasDavid W Copeland rsquo82 Denver COGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMSuzan E Fenner rsquo71 RichardsonHon Kem Thompson Frost rsquo83 HoustonKarolyne H C Garner rsquo06 DallasLaura P Gordon rsquo83 El PasoChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthArt A Hall rsquo96 San AntonioJeffrey W Hellberg Jr rsquo96 DallasMichael J Henry rsquo81 Fort WorthRoger A Key rsquo76 LubbockW Mark Lanier rsquo84 HoustonBrian U Loncar rsquo87 Dallas
William Allensworth rsquo74 AustinGregory W Curry rsquo89 DallasKevin Glasheen rsquo88 LubbockGeorge H Nelson LubbockJohn Crews Lubbock
William ldquoBillrdquo Mateja rsquo86 DallasCarmen S Mitchell rsquo82 DallasChris Peirson rsquo77 DallasDouglass C Robison rsquo82 MidlandRichard Roper III rsquo82 DallasBarbara K Runge rsquo74 HoustonDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioPaul K Stafford rsquo94 DallasJessica Whitacre Thorne rsquo95 DallasMitchell A Toups rsquo82 BeaumontDiana M Valdez rsquo04 El PasoDarryl Vereen rsquo92 El PasoGeoffrey D Weisbart rsquo86 AustinLaKeisha Forteacute Wells rsquo06 DallasGlenn D West rsquo78 DallasHon Mollee E Westfall rsquo94 Fort WorthMark D White rsquo82 AmarilloJo Ben Whittenburg rsquo73 Beaumont
Martin Dies III rsquo74 OrangeJohn T Huffaker rsquo74 LubbockJohn Simpson III rsquo74 LubbockHon Jeff Wentworth rsquo71 San Antonio
Lori M Scott rsquo89 MidlandDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioMelissa C Simpson rsquo05 LubbockStacy A Stockard rsquo09 LubbockOmar G Villa rsquo05 El PasoDavid K Waggoner rsquo98 HillsboroJonathan P Wilkerson rsquo09 AustinHon Melody M Wilkinson rsquo88 Fort WorthJacquelyn M Wilson rsquo07 HoustonLee Wilson rsquo07 Houston
16 Texas Tech University School of Law
Congratulations Class of 2016
Send your updates to communicationslawttuedu and keep tabs on your classmates via
Texas Tech Lawyer annual magazineThe Sidebar Express monthly e-newsletter
Stay connected
TTU_Law facebookcomTexasTechLaw bitlycomTexasTechLaw
About the Doctor of Jurisprudence Academic Regalia
TamInstead of undergraduate or masterrsquos degree mortarboard and tassel law and other doctoral degree graduates wear a velvet tam with a short gold tassel
GownTexas Tech Law graduates wear a black gown To distinguish it from undergraduate or masterrsquos degree gowns the Doctor of Jurisprudence gown bears three black velvet bars on the arms and black velvet panels down the front of the gown
HoodAs is customary with doctoral degrees a law graduate carries the hood and a person with the same degree places the hood on the graduate The hoodrsquos exterior is black while its interior has purple velvet signifying a degree in the law
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 3
About theKeynote Speaker
L Timothy Perrin was born and raised in Lubbock Texas and graduated from Lubbock Christian University summa cum laude in 1984 He studied law at Texas Tech University School of Law graduating in 1987 also with honors While in law school he was a member of the Texas Tech Law Review published two student articles and was elected to the Order of the Coif After five years practicing general civil litigation with a law firm in Corpus Christi Perrin accepted a faculty position with the Pepperdine University School of Law At Pepperdine he served with distinction as a Professor of Law Associate Provost of the University and Vice Dean of the law school where he was recognized for both his teaching and his scholarship He has published books and articles on evidence and trial practice and procedure He co-authored The Art and Science of Trial Advocacy (LexisNexis 2d ed 2011) He began his tenure as the sixth president of Lubbock Christian University in June 2012
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 5
HoodingCandidates
Candidates for the Doctor of Jurisprudence
Candidate middot Hooding AttorneyProfessor Candidate middot Hooding AttorneyProfessor
Mariana AlvarezProfessor Arnold H LoewyBA Texas Tech University
Robert BerlethProfessor Bryan T CampBAAS West Texas AampM UniversityMPA Texas Tech University
Kelli Ann Marie Harral BurnsMark A Harral rsquo10BBA University of HoustonMBA Texas Tech University
Wesley ChanProfessor Dean G PawlowicBBA University of HoustonMS Texas Tech University
Joshua Aaron DawsRobert A WeningerBA Lamar University
Joshua W FordAssociate Dean Stephen T BlackBBA Lubbock Christian University
Triana GonzalezAssistant Dean Amy L JarmonBA Texas AampM International UniversityMA Texas AampM International UniversityHealth Law Concentration
Sheetul HassanProfessor Rishi BatraBS Georgia Institute of Technology
Annie J NorthcuttZackery J Wavrusa rsquo10BS Texas AampM University
Laura Marie PerezBerta Perez LintonBA Angelo State University
Benjamin PettyProfessor DeLeith Duke GossettBM Belmont UniversityMM University of OklahomaMM University of Oklahoma
Alex Walker PrestiProfessor William R KefferBA Southern Methodist UniversityMBA Texas Tech UniversityBusiness Law Concentration
Kylie Ann Morrison RahlThe Honorable E Scott Frost rsquo87BBA Midwestern State University
Erin ReaProfessor DeLeith Duke GossettBA Texas Tech UniversityMPA Texas Tech University
Megan MrsquoLiss SaltzmanLorna L McMillion rsquo14BA Texas Tech University
Anna Kristine WatkinsJeri L Thornesberry rsquo01BS Oklahoma Christian University
Denotes dual-degree program
Final Degree Evaluation
The listing of candidates and degrees in this program is preliminary and subject to final degree-requirement evaluation A candidate earns a degree after the Registrar determines that the candidate has satisfactorily completed all graduation requirements and posted final grades on the official record The diploma of Texas Tech University School of Law signed and sealed by its appropriate officers is the official public document evidencing that a degree has been awarded
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 7
Achievements and Awards
Whorsquos Who Among Students in AmericanUniversities amp Colleges
Pro Bono Excellence Award
Pro Bono Honors Award
Underwood Top Grade Award 2015
Excellence in Legal Research Program
Pro Bono Deanrsquos Award
Clinical Programs
Regional Externship Program
ABA National Negotiation Team
Student Ambassadors
Academy for Leadership in the LegalProfession Senior Fellows
Academy for Leadership in the LegalProfession Fellow
Legal Practice Top Brief Award
Joshua W FordTriana GonzalezKylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Joshua W FordMegan MrsquoLiss SaltzmanTriana Gonzalez
Joshua W FordErin Rea
Benjamin Petty
Robert BerlethWesley ChanJoshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana GonzalezErin Rea
Annie J NorthcuttAdvanced Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic
Triana GonzalezCivil Practice Clinic
Joshua W FordKylie Ann Morrison RahlTax Clinic
Mariana AlvarezSheetul HassanBenjamin Petty
Anna Kristine Watkins
Laura M Perez
Robert BerlethJoshua Aaron DawsTriana Gonzalez
Alex Walker Presti
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
2015ndash2016
2014ndash2015
201620162016
2016
2014ndash2015
DallasDallasDallas
201620152015
20152015
20152016
8 Texas Tech University School of Law
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 9
Student Organization Leadership
Law Journals
Tech Law Military Association
Intellectual Property Student Association
Christian Legal Society
Estate Planning Society
Business and Bankruptcy Law Journal
Estate Planning and Community PropertyLaw Journal
Journal of Biosecurity Biosafetyand Biodefense Law
Phi Alpha Delta
Administrative Law Journal
Texas Bank Lawyer
Texas Tech Law Review
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
South Texas Student Association
Tech Health Law Association
Robert BerlethMegan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Wesley Chan
Joshua W Ford
Joshua W Ford
Sheetul Hassan
Benjamin Petty
Joshua W Ford
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Annie J NorthcuttTriana Gonzalez
Annie J NorthcuttBenjamin Petty
Triana Gonzalez
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Annie J Northcutt
Joshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana Gonzalez
President (2015ndash2016)Organizational Development Chair (2015ndash2016)
Secretary (2015ndash2016)
Vice-President(2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)Articles Editor (2015)Staff Editor (2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Executive Managing Editor (2016)
Clerk (2015ndash2016)
Articles Editor (2016)Staff Editor (2015)Comment Editor (2016)
Spencer Salmon Award 2016 Top Bankruptcy Bulletin
2016
Senior Writer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2016)President (2015ndash2016)
President (2016)Vice President (2015ndash2016)
Texas Tech University System Board of Regents
Texas Tech University School of Law Deans
Stephen Black JD LLMAssociate Dean for Strategy amp Innovation
John R Delony MEd PhDAssociate Dean for Student Life
Wendy Adele Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Dean for Admissions and Educational Effectiveness
Alison G Myhra JD LLMAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs
Frank Ramos Jr MA EdDAssociate Dean for Administration and Finance
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDAssociate Dean for Faculty Research and Development
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDAssociate Dean for Law Library
Amy Jarmon MEd EdD JDAssistant Dean for Academic Success Programs
Danielle Saavedra JD rsquo15Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives
Brian J Uline MBAAssistant Dean for Finance and Administration
Janessa Walls MBAAssistant Dean of Academic Services
Jeremy Stewart El PasoStudent Regent
Texas Tech University System Administrators
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81Chancellor
Kent R Hance JDChancellor Emeritus
Larry K Anders DallasJohn Esparza AustinL Frederick ldquoRickrdquo Francis El PasoRonnie Hammonds Houston
Mickey L Long MidlandChairman
Lawrence Schovanec PhDPresident
Michael Galyean PhDInterim Provost
Christopher M Huckabee Fort WorthTim Lancaster AbileneJohn D Steinmetz Dallas
Debbie Montford San AntonioVice Chairwoman
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 11
Darby Dickerson MA JDDean
Full-Time Faculty
Rishi R Batra JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Academy for Leadership in the Legal Profession
Dustin B Benham JDProfessor of Law
Gerry W Beyer JD LLM JSDGovernor Preston E Smith Regents Professor of Law
Stephen Black JD LLMProfessor of Law Director LLM in United States Legal Studies Program
Bryan T Camp MA JD LLMGeorge H Mahon Professor of Law
William R Casto JD JSDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor
Eric A Chiappinelli JDFrank McDonald Professor of Law
Catherine Martin Christopher JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Bar Preparation Resources
J Wesley Cochran MLL JDJack F Maddox Professor of Law
Darby Dickerson MA JDW Frank Newton Professor of Law
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81 Professor of Law
Jarod S Gonzalez JDProfessor of Law
DeLeith Duke Gossett JDAssociate Professor of Law
Sally M Henry MAT JDAssociate Professor of Law
Wendy A Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Professor of Law Director Pre-Law Academy
Vaughn E James MDiv MBA JD PhDJudge Robert H Bean Professor of Law
Travis Dale Jones JDProfessor of Legal Practice
John E Krahmer JD LLMFoundation Professor of Commercial Law
Arnold H Loewy JD LLMGeorge R Killam Jr Chair of Criminal Law
Patrick S Metze JDProfessor of Law Director Criminal Clinics
Richard W Murphy MFA JDATampT Professor of Law
Alison G Myhra JD LLMProfessor of Law
Alyson L Outenreath JD rsquo00Professor of Law
Dean G Pawlowic MA JDProfessor of Law
M Alexander Pearl JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Center for Water Law and Policy
Tracy Hresko Pearl MSc JDAssociate Professor of Law
Jorge A Ramiacuterez JDWalter and Anne Huffman Professor of Law
Richard Rosen JD LLMGlenn D West Endowed Professor of Law Director Center for Military Law and Policy
Wendy Tolson Ross JDProfessor of Law Director Family Law and Housing Clinic
Brian D Shannon JDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Texas Tech University Faculty Athletics Representative
Brie D Sherwin MS JD rsquo01 PhDAssociate Professor of Law Adjunct Professor Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Public Health Director Dual Degree andConcentration Programs
Robert T Sherwin JD rsquo01Assistant Professor of Law Director Advocacy Programs
Nancy J Soonpaa MA JDProfessor of Law Director Legal Practice Program
Larry R Spain JDAlvin R Allison Professor of Law Director Clinical Programs and Civil Practice Clinic
12 Texas Tech University School of Law
Visiting Faculty
William R Keffer JDVisiting Associate Professor of PracticeDirector Energy Law Lecture Series Assistant Director Bar Preparation Resources
Emeritus Faculty
David C Cummins JD LLMProfessor of Law Emeritus
Kent R Hance JD Chancellor Emeritus Professor of Law Emeritus
Walter B Huffman MEd JD rsquo77Dean Emeritus
Frank Skillern JDGeorge W McCleskey Professor of Water Law Emeritus
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Director Center for Biodefense Law and Public Policy Director Law and Science Certificate Program and JDMS Program in Life Sciences
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDProfessor of Law
John L Watts JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thorton Professor of Law
Robert A Weninger JD LLB LLMJ Hadley Edgar Professor of Law Teaching Academy Representative
Kyle Velte JD LLMVisiting Assistant Professor of Law
Bruce M Kramer JD LLMJack F Maddox Professor of Law Emeritus
Annette W Marple JD rsquo73Associate Professor of Law Emeritus
Marilyn Phelan JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Emeritus
Rodric B Schoen JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thornton Professor of Law Emeritus
Jamie J Baker JD MLISAssociate Law Librarian
D Marin Dell JD MSAssociate Law Librarian
Law Library Faculty
Alyson M Drake MLIS JDAssistant Law Librarian
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 13
Adjunct Faculty
Douglas C Atnipp JD rsquo85C Richard ldquoDickrdquo Baker JDCharles P Bubany JDHon Ann-Marie Carruth JD rsquo06Bob Chanda JDAllison Clayton JD rsquo07Aaron R Clements JD rsquo96Donna Courville JD rsquo94James R Eissinger JDBryan A Garner JDRichard A Ginsburg MBA JD rsquo94Sarah M Gunter JD rsquo01Thomas G Hall JD rsquo81Hon Leslie F ldquoLesrdquo Hatch JD rsquo88Elizabeth Hill MEd JD rsquo12Dustin Howell JD rsquo08Hon James R Jordan JD rsquo77Cynthia A Jumper MD
Shery Kime-Goodwin JD rsquo94W Mark Lanier JD rsquo84Adam S Levine MD JDQ Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Hon Melissa J McNamara JD rsquo94Cecilia H Morgan JD rsquo77Jill Patterson PhDDon R Richards JD rsquo84Paul K Stafford JD rsquo94Stephen Stone JDDavid N Strange JDGary R Terrell JD rsquo77Lori Truitt JD rsquo08D Gene Valentini MA JDDenette Vaughn JD rsquo81Glenn D West JD rsquo78Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01
Staff
Paul AguilarSystems Administrator
Jo Ann AltmanExecutive Associate to the Dean
Sal BecerraProjects ManagerAdministrative Offices AssistantLaw Library
Elizabeth BertrandDirector for Special Projects
John ldquoJackrdquo BishirProgrammer Analyst II Law Library
Connie BowersSenior Business Assistant
Odilia CalderonSerialsLibrary Specialist
William ClarkHelp Desk Technician
Sherry CoffmanAcquisitionsLibrary Specialist
Tracy CoffmanSenior Business Assistant
Ryn DunnProgrammer Analyst II
Ray EspinozaWeb Applications Programmer
Alex FergusonReference Assistant Law Library
Andrea GarciaExternal Relations Coordinator
Rick GomezMail-SupplementationLibrary Specialist
Lisa Green MSManager Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Sharon HarkeyAccountant Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Beverly HatchettCirculation AssistantLibrary Specialist
Karen HoldenDirector of Development and Donor Relations
Sabrina Huffman JDAssistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Donna JonesSenior Business Assistant Journal Secretary
14 Texas Tech University School of Law
Staff (cont)
Lynn KarnavasExecutive Administrative Assistant
Sue Kelleher MLISAssistant Director for Systems and Collections
David KellyCirculation Supervisor and Special ProjectsLaw Library
Susan KittenManager Library
Robyn LambAssistant Registrar
Ashley N Langdon JD rsquo11Director of Alumni Relations
Mark LangfordSenior Financial Aid Advisor
Joe LaraEvening and Weekend Supervisor Library
Nathan Leake JDAssociate Director of Career Services
Erica LuxDirector for Calendar and Events
Q Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Clinic Fellow Family LawHousing Clinic andCriminal Defense Clinic
Nancy MojicaLow-Income Taxpayer Clinic CommunityOutreach Coordinator
Melinda MooreLead Account Processor
Katie MoorheadAdministrative Coordinator
Barbara Painter-Moreno MAAssistant Director of Library Operations
Elma MorenoOffice ManagerLegal Assistant Clinical Programs
Terri M Morgeson JD rsquo03Clinic Fellow Director of Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Oscar Natividad JrSenior DesignerWebmaster
Beixin Ni MATechnology Support Supervisor
Emily RappSenior Business Assistant
Cecil ReederHelp Desk
Stacy Riker JD rsquo16Associate Director for Student LifeDirector for Pro Bono Projects
Gregory RobertsDirector for Academic Technologies
Sarah E SalazarDirector of Communications
Irma SheplerOffice ManagerLegal AssistantCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
Paula Smith JD rsquo01Director of Career Services
Natalie Tarenko MA PhDWriting Specialist
Michele ThaetigSenior Business Assistant
Janessa Walls MBARegistrar
Donna WilliamsSenior Admissions Counselor
Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01Chief Public DefenderCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 15
Texas Tech School of Law Alumni AssociationExecutive Committee mdash 2016ndash2017
Janna C Clarke rsquo84 Fort WorthGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthKimberly S Houston rsquo04 CarrolltonDustin M Howell rsquo08 AustinAmber L James rsquo08 OdessaMark W Laney rsquo72 PlainviewNatalie C Lee rsquo09 ArlingtonMichael S Martinez rsquo11 ArlingtonRep Joseph Edward ldquoJoerdquo Moody rsquo06 El PasoLee Ann Reno rsquo94 Amarillo
Texas Tech Law School FoundationBoard of Trustees mdash 2016ndash2017
Texas Tech Law School FoundationEmeritus Trustees
Mark Griffin rsquo79 Lubbock middot PresidentThomas G Hall rsquo81 Fort Worth middot Vice PresidentDarby Dickerson Lubbock middot SecretaryTreasurer
Darryl Vereen rsquo92 El Paso middot PresidentAshley N Langdon rsquo11 Lubbock middot Secretary
Douglas C Atnipp rsquo85 HoustonW C ldquoDubrdquo Bratcher rsquo75 LubbockAlberto ldquoBetordquo Cardenas rsquo98 HoustonMC Carrington rsquo82 BeaumontMimi Coffey rsquo94 Fort WorthRobert ldquoBobrdquo Collier rsquo69 DallasDavid W Copeland rsquo82 Denver COGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMSuzan E Fenner rsquo71 RichardsonHon Kem Thompson Frost rsquo83 HoustonKarolyne H C Garner rsquo06 DallasLaura P Gordon rsquo83 El PasoChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthArt A Hall rsquo96 San AntonioJeffrey W Hellberg Jr rsquo96 DallasMichael J Henry rsquo81 Fort WorthRoger A Key rsquo76 LubbockW Mark Lanier rsquo84 HoustonBrian U Loncar rsquo87 Dallas
William Allensworth rsquo74 AustinGregory W Curry rsquo89 DallasKevin Glasheen rsquo88 LubbockGeorge H Nelson LubbockJohn Crews Lubbock
William ldquoBillrdquo Mateja rsquo86 DallasCarmen S Mitchell rsquo82 DallasChris Peirson rsquo77 DallasDouglass C Robison rsquo82 MidlandRichard Roper III rsquo82 DallasBarbara K Runge rsquo74 HoustonDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioPaul K Stafford rsquo94 DallasJessica Whitacre Thorne rsquo95 DallasMitchell A Toups rsquo82 BeaumontDiana M Valdez rsquo04 El PasoDarryl Vereen rsquo92 El PasoGeoffrey D Weisbart rsquo86 AustinLaKeisha Forteacute Wells rsquo06 DallasGlenn D West rsquo78 DallasHon Mollee E Westfall rsquo94 Fort WorthMark D White rsquo82 AmarilloJo Ben Whittenburg rsquo73 Beaumont
Martin Dies III rsquo74 OrangeJohn T Huffaker rsquo74 LubbockJohn Simpson III rsquo74 LubbockHon Jeff Wentworth rsquo71 San Antonio
Lori M Scott rsquo89 MidlandDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioMelissa C Simpson rsquo05 LubbockStacy A Stockard rsquo09 LubbockOmar G Villa rsquo05 El PasoDavid K Waggoner rsquo98 HillsboroJonathan P Wilkerson rsquo09 AustinHon Melody M Wilkinson rsquo88 Fort WorthJacquelyn M Wilson rsquo07 HoustonLee Wilson rsquo07 Houston
16 Texas Tech University School of Law
Congratulations Class of 2016
Send your updates to communicationslawttuedu and keep tabs on your classmates via
Texas Tech Lawyer annual magazineThe Sidebar Express monthly e-newsletter
Stay connected
TTU_Law facebookcomTexasTechLaw bitlycomTexasTechLaw
About theKeynote Speaker
L Timothy Perrin was born and raised in Lubbock Texas and graduated from Lubbock Christian University summa cum laude in 1984 He studied law at Texas Tech University School of Law graduating in 1987 also with honors While in law school he was a member of the Texas Tech Law Review published two student articles and was elected to the Order of the Coif After five years practicing general civil litigation with a law firm in Corpus Christi Perrin accepted a faculty position with the Pepperdine University School of Law At Pepperdine he served with distinction as a Professor of Law Associate Provost of the University and Vice Dean of the law school where he was recognized for both his teaching and his scholarship He has published books and articles on evidence and trial practice and procedure He co-authored The Art and Science of Trial Advocacy (LexisNexis 2d ed 2011) He began his tenure as the sixth president of Lubbock Christian University in June 2012
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 5
HoodingCandidates
Candidates for the Doctor of Jurisprudence
Candidate middot Hooding AttorneyProfessor Candidate middot Hooding AttorneyProfessor
Mariana AlvarezProfessor Arnold H LoewyBA Texas Tech University
Robert BerlethProfessor Bryan T CampBAAS West Texas AampM UniversityMPA Texas Tech University
Kelli Ann Marie Harral BurnsMark A Harral rsquo10BBA University of HoustonMBA Texas Tech University
Wesley ChanProfessor Dean G PawlowicBBA University of HoustonMS Texas Tech University
Joshua Aaron DawsRobert A WeningerBA Lamar University
Joshua W FordAssociate Dean Stephen T BlackBBA Lubbock Christian University
Triana GonzalezAssistant Dean Amy L JarmonBA Texas AampM International UniversityMA Texas AampM International UniversityHealth Law Concentration
Sheetul HassanProfessor Rishi BatraBS Georgia Institute of Technology
Annie J NorthcuttZackery J Wavrusa rsquo10BS Texas AampM University
Laura Marie PerezBerta Perez LintonBA Angelo State University
Benjamin PettyProfessor DeLeith Duke GossettBM Belmont UniversityMM University of OklahomaMM University of Oklahoma
Alex Walker PrestiProfessor William R KefferBA Southern Methodist UniversityMBA Texas Tech UniversityBusiness Law Concentration
Kylie Ann Morrison RahlThe Honorable E Scott Frost rsquo87BBA Midwestern State University
Erin ReaProfessor DeLeith Duke GossettBA Texas Tech UniversityMPA Texas Tech University
Megan MrsquoLiss SaltzmanLorna L McMillion rsquo14BA Texas Tech University
Anna Kristine WatkinsJeri L Thornesberry rsquo01BS Oklahoma Christian University
Denotes dual-degree program
Final Degree Evaluation
The listing of candidates and degrees in this program is preliminary and subject to final degree-requirement evaluation A candidate earns a degree after the Registrar determines that the candidate has satisfactorily completed all graduation requirements and posted final grades on the official record The diploma of Texas Tech University School of Law signed and sealed by its appropriate officers is the official public document evidencing that a degree has been awarded
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 7
Achievements and Awards
Whorsquos Who Among Students in AmericanUniversities amp Colleges
Pro Bono Excellence Award
Pro Bono Honors Award
Underwood Top Grade Award 2015
Excellence in Legal Research Program
Pro Bono Deanrsquos Award
Clinical Programs
Regional Externship Program
ABA National Negotiation Team
Student Ambassadors
Academy for Leadership in the LegalProfession Senior Fellows
Academy for Leadership in the LegalProfession Fellow
Legal Practice Top Brief Award
Joshua W FordTriana GonzalezKylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Joshua W FordMegan MrsquoLiss SaltzmanTriana Gonzalez
Joshua W FordErin Rea
Benjamin Petty
Robert BerlethWesley ChanJoshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana GonzalezErin Rea
Annie J NorthcuttAdvanced Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic
Triana GonzalezCivil Practice Clinic
Joshua W FordKylie Ann Morrison RahlTax Clinic
Mariana AlvarezSheetul HassanBenjamin Petty
Anna Kristine Watkins
Laura M Perez
Robert BerlethJoshua Aaron DawsTriana Gonzalez
Alex Walker Presti
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
2015ndash2016
2014ndash2015
201620162016
2016
2014ndash2015
DallasDallasDallas
201620152015
20152015
20152016
8 Texas Tech University School of Law
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 9
Student Organization Leadership
Law Journals
Tech Law Military Association
Intellectual Property Student Association
Christian Legal Society
Estate Planning Society
Business and Bankruptcy Law Journal
Estate Planning and Community PropertyLaw Journal
Journal of Biosecurity Biosafetyand Biodefense Law
Phi Alpha Delta
Administrative Law Journal
Texas Bank Lawyer
Texas Tech Law Review
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
South Texas Student Association
Tech Health Law Association
Robert BerlethMegan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Wesley Chan
Joshua W Ford
Joshua W Ford
Sheetul Hassan
Benjamin Petty
Joshua W Ford
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Annie J NorthcuttTriana Gonzalez
Annie J NorthcuttBenjamin Petty
Triana Gonzalez
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Annie J Northcutt
Joshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana Gonzalez
President (2015ndash2016)Organizational Development Chair (2015ndash2016)
Secretary (2015ndash2016)
Vice-President(2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)Articles Editor (2015)Staff Editor (2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Executive Managing Editor (2016)
Clerk (2015ndash2016)
Articles Editor (2016)Staff Editor (2015)Comment Editor (2016)
Spencer Salmon Award 2016 Top Bankruptcy Bulletin
2016
Senior Writer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2016)President (2015ndash2016)
President (2016)Vice President (2015ndash2016)
Texas Tech University System Board of Regents
Texas Tech University School of Law Deans
Stephen Black JD LLMAssociate Dean for Strategy amp Innovation
John R Delony MEd PhDAssociate Dean for Student Life
Wendy Adele Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Dean for Admissions and Educational Effectiveness
Alison G Myhra JD LLMAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs
Frank Ramos Jr MA EdDAssociate Dean for Administration and Finance
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDAssociate Dean for Faculty Research and Development
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDAssociate Dean for Law Library
Amy Jarmon MEd EdD JDAssistant Dean for Academic Success Programs
Danielle Saavedra JD rsquo15Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives
Brian J Uline MBAAssistant Dean for Finance and Administration
Janessa Walls MBAAssistant Dean of Academic Services
Jeremy Stewart El PasoStudent Regent
Texas Tech University System Administrators
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81Chancellor
Kent R Hance JDChancellor Emeritus
Larry K Anders DallasJohn Esparza AustinL Frederick ldquoRickrdquo Francis El PasoRonnie Hammonds Houston
Mickey L Long MidlandChairman
Lawrence Schovanec PhDPresident
Michael Galyean PhDInterim Provost
Christopher M Huckabee Fort WorthTim Lancaster AbileneJohn D Steinmetz Dallas
Debbie Montford San AntonioVice Chairwoman
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 11
Darby Dickerson MA JDDean
Full-Time Faculty
Rishi R Batra JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Academy for Leadership in the Legal Profession
Dustin B Benham JDProfessor of Law
Gerry W Beyer JD LLM JSDGovernor Preston E Smith Regents Professor of Law
Stephen Black JD LLMProfessor of Law Director LLM in United States Legal Studies Program
Bryan T Camp MA JD LLMGeorge H Mahon Professor of Law
William R Casto JD JSDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor
Eric A Chiappinelli JDFrank McDonald Professor of Law
Catherine Martin Christopher JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Bar Preparation Resources
J Wesley Cochran MLL JDJack F Maddox Professor of Law
Darby Dickerson MA JDW Frank Newton Professor of Law
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81 Professor of Law
Jarod S Gonzalez JDProfessor of Law
DeLeith Duke Gossett JDAssociate Professor of Law
Sally M Henry MAT JDAssociate Professor of Law
Wendy A Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Professor of Law Director Pre-Law Academy
Vaughn E James MDiv MBA JD PhDJudge Robert H Bean Professor of Law
Travis Dale Jones JDProfessor of Legal Practice
John E Krahmer JD LLMFoundation Professor of Commercial Law
Arnold H Loewy JD LLMGeorge R Killam Jr Chair of Criminal Law
Patrick S Metze JDProfessor of Law Director Criminal Clinics
Richard W Murphy MFA JDATampT Professor of Law
Alison G Myhra JD LLMProfessor of Law
Alyson L Outenreath JD rsquo00Professor of Law
Dean G Pawlowic MA JDProfessor of Law
M Alexander Pearl JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Center for Water Law and Policy
Tracy Hresko Pearl MSc JDAssociate Professor of Law
Jorge A Ramiacuterez JDWalter and Anne Huffman Professor of Law
Richard Rosen JD LLMGlenn D West Endowed Professor of Law Director Center for Military Law and Policy
Wendy Tolson Ross JDProfessor of Law Director Family Law and Housing Clinic
Brian D Shannon JDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Texas Tech University Faculty Athletics Representative
Brie D Sherwin MS JD rsquo01 PhDAssociate Professor of Law Adjunct Professor Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Public Health Director Dual Degree andConcentration Programs
Robert T Sherwin JD rsquo01Assistant Professor of Law Director Advocacy Programs
Nancy J Soonpaa MA JDProfessor of Law Director Legal Practice Program
Larry R Spain JDAlvin R Allison Professor of Law Director Clinical Programs and Civil Practice Clinic
12 Texas Tech University School of Law
Visiting Faculty
William R Keffer JDVisiting Associate Professor of PracticeDirector Energy Law Lecture Series Assistant Director Bar Preparation Resources
Emeritus Faculty
David C Cummins JD LLMProfessor of Law Emeritus
Kent R Hance JD Chancellor Emeritus Professor of Law Emeritus
Walter B Huffman MEd JD rsquo77Dean Emeritus
Frank Skillern JDGeorge W McCleskey Professor of Water Law Emeritus
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Director Center for Biodefense Law and Public Policy Director Law and Science Certificate Program and JDMS Program in Life Sciences
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDProfessor of Law
John L Watts JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thorton Professor of Law
Robert A Weninger JD LLB LLMJ Hadley Edgar Professor of Law Teaching Academy Representative
Kyle Velte JD LLMVisiting Assistant Professor of Law
Bruce M Kramer JD LLMJack F Maddox Professor of Law Emeritus
Annette W Marple JD rsquo73Associate Professor of Law Emeritus
Marilyn Phelan JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Emeritus
Rodric B Schoen JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thornton Professor of Law Emeritus
Jamie J Baker JD MLISAssociate Law Librarian
D Marin Dell JD MSAssociate Law Librarian
Law Library Faculty
Alyson M Drake MLIS JDAssistant Law Librarian
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 13
Adjunct Faculty
Douglas C Atnipp JD rsquo85C Richard ldquoDickrdquo Baker JDCharles P Bubany JDHon Ann-Marie Carruth JD rsquo06Bob Chanda JDAllison Clayton JD rsquo07Aaron R Clements JD rsquo96Donna Courville JD rsquo94James R Eissinger JDBryan A Garner JDRichard A Ginsburg MBA JD rsquo94Sarah M Gunter JD rsquo01Thomas G Hall JD rsquo81Hon Leslie F ldquoLesrdquo Hatch JD rsquo88Elizabeth Hill MEd JD rsquo12Dustin Howell JD rsquo08Hon James R Jordan JD rsquo77Cynthia A Jumper MD
Shery Kime-Goodwin JD rsquo94W Mark Lanier JD rsquo84Adam S Levine MD JDQ Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Hon Melissa J McNamara JD rsquo94Cecilia H Morgan JD rsquo77Jill Patterson PhDDon R Richards JD rsquo84Paul K Stafford JD rsquo94Stephen Stone JDDavid N Strange JDGary R Terrell JD rsquo77Lori Truitt JD rsquo08D Gene Valentini MA JDDenette Vaughn JD rsquo81Glenn D West JD rsquo78Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01
Staff
Paul AguilarSystems Administrator
Jo Ann AltmanExecutive Associate to the Dean
Sal BecerraProjects ManagerAdministrative Offices AssistantLaw Library
Elizabeth BertrandDirector for Special Projects
John ldquoJackrdquo BishirProgrammer Analyst II Law Library
Connie BowersSenior Business Assistant
Odilia CalderonSerialsLibrary Specialist
William ClarkHelp Desk Technician
Sherry CoffmanAcquisitionsLibrary Specialist
Tracy CoffmanSenior Business Assistant
Ryn DunnProgrammer Analyst II
Ray EspinozaWeb Applications Programmer
Alex FergusonReference Assistant Law Library
Andrea GarciaExternal Relations Coordinator
Rick GomezMail-SupplementationLibrary Specialist
Lisa Green MSManager Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Sharon HarkeyAccountant Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Beverly HatchettCirculation AssistantLibrary Specialist
Karen HoldenDirector of Development and Donor Relations
Sabrina Huffman JDAssistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Donna JonesSenior Business Assistant Journal Secretary
14 Texas Tech University School of Law
Staff (cont)
Lynn KarnavasExecutive Administrative Assistant
Sue Kelleher MLISAssistant Director for Systems and Collections
David KellyCirculation Supervisor and Special ProjectsLaw Library
Susan KittenManager Library
Robyn LambAssistant Registrar
Ashley N Langdon JD rsquo11Director of Alumni Relations
Mark LangfordSenior Financial Aid Advisor
Joe LaraEvening and Weekend Supervisor Library
Nathan Leake JDAssociate Director of Career Services
Erica LuxDirector for Calendar and Events
Q Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Clinic Fellow Family LawHousing Clinic andCriminal Defense Clinic
Nancy MojicaLow-Income Taxpayer Clinic CommunityOutreach Coordinator
Melinda MooreLead Account Processor
Katie MoorheadAdministrative Coordinator
Barbara Painter-Moreno MAAssistant Director of Library Operations
Elma MorenoOffice ManagerLegal Assistant Clinical Programs
Terri M Morgeson JD rsquo03Clinic Fellow Director of Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Oscar Natividad JrSenior DesignerWebmaster
Beixin Ni MATechnology Support Supervisor
Emily RappSenior Business Assistant
Cecil ReederHelp Desk
Stacy Riker JD rsquo16Associate Director for Student LifeDirector for Pro Bono Projects
Gregory RobertsDirector for Academic Technologies
Sarah E SalazarDirector of Communications
Irma SheplerOffice ManagerLegal AssistantCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
Paula Smith JD rsquo01Director of Career Services
Natalie Tarenko MA PhDWriting Specialist
Michele ThaetigSenior Business Assistant
Janessa Walls MBARegistrar
Donna WilliamsSenior Admissions Counselor
Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01Chief Public DefenderCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 15
Texas Tech School of Law Alumni AssociationExecutive Committee mdash 2016ndash2017
Janna C Clarke rsquo84 Fort WorthGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthKimberly S Houston rsquo04 CarrolltonDustin M Howell rsquo08 AustinAmber L James rsquo08 OdessaMark W Laney rsquo72 PlainviewNatalie C Lee rsquo09 ArlingtonMichael S Martinez rsquo11 ArlingtonRep Joseph Edward ldquoJoerdquo Moody rsquo06 El PasoLee Ann Reno rsquo94 Amarillo
Texas Tech Law School FoundationBoard of Trustees mdash 2016ndash2017
Texas Tech Law School FoundationEmeritus Trustees
Mark Griffin rsquo79 Lubbock middot PresidentThomas G Hall rsquo81 Fort Worth middot Vice PresidentDarby Dickerson Lubbock middot SecretaryTreasurer
Darryl Vereen rsquo92 El Paso middot PresidentAshley N Langdon rsquo11 Lubbock middot Secretary
Douglas C Atnipp rsquo85 HoustonW C ldquoDubrdquo Bratcher rsquo75 LubbockAlberto ldquoBetordquo Cardenas rsquo98 HoustonMC Carrington rsquo82 BeaumontMimi Coffey rsquo94 Fort WorthRobert ldquoBobrdquo Collier rsquo69 DallasDavid W Copeland rsquo82 Denver COGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMSuzan E Fenner rsquo71 RichardsonHon Kem Thompson Frost rsquo83 HoustonKarolyne H C Garner rsquo06 DallasLaura P Gordon rsquo83 El PasoChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthArt A Hall rsquo96 San AntonioJeffrey W Hellberg Jr rsquo96 DallasMichael J Henry rsquo81 Fort WorthRoger A Key rsquo76 LubbockW Mark Lanier rsquo84 HoustonBrian U Loncar rsquo87 Dallas
William Allensworth rsquo74 AustinGregory W Curry rsquo89 DallasKevin Glasheen rsquo88 LubbockGeorge H Nelson LubbockJohn Crews Lubbock
William ldquoBillrdquo Mateja rsquo86 DallasCarmen S Mitchell rsquo82 DallasChris Peirson rsquo77 DallasDouglass C Robison rsquo82 MidlandRichard Roper III rsquo82 DallasBarbara K Runge rsquo74 HoustonDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioPaul K Stafford rsquo94 DallasJessica Whitacre Thorne rsquo95 DallasMitchell A Toups rsquo82 BeaumontDiana M Valdez rsquo04 El PasoDarryl Vereen rsquo92 El PasoGeoffrey D Weisbart rsquo86 AustinLaKeisha Forteacute Wells rsquo06 DallasGlenn D West rsquo78 DallasHon Mollee E Westfall rsquo94 Fort WorthMark D White rsquo82 AmarilloJo Ben Whittenburg rsquo73 Beaumont
Martin Dies III rsquo74 OrangeJohn T Huffaker rsquo74 LubbockJohn Simpson III rsquo74 LubbockHon Jeff Wentworth rsquo71 San Antonio
Lori M Scott rsquo89 MidlandDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioMelissa C Simpson rsquo05 LubbockStacy A Stockard rsquo09 LubbockOmar G Villa rsquo05 El PasoDavid K Waggoner rsquo98 HillsboroJonathan P Wilkerson rsquo09 AustinHon Melody M Wilkinson rsquo88 Fort WorthJacquelyn M Wilson rsquo07 HoustonLee Wilson rsquo07 Houston
16 Texas Tech University School of Law
Congratulations Class of 2016
Send your updates to communicationslawttuedu and keep tabs on your classmates via
Texas Tech Lawyer annual magazineThe Sidebar Express monthly e-newsletter
Stay connected
TTU_Law facebookcomTexasTechLaw bitlycomTexasTechLaw
L Timothy Perrin was born and raised in Lubbock Texas and graduated from Lubbock Christian University summa cum laude in 1984 He studied law at Texas Tech University School of Law graduating in 1987 also with honors While in law school he was a member of the Texas Tech Law Review published two student articles and was elected to the Order of the Coif After five years practicing general civil litigation with a law firm in Corpus Christi Perrin accepted a faculty position with the Pepperdine University School of Law At Pepperdine he served with distinction as a Professor of Law Associate Provost of the University and Vice Dean of the law school where he was recognized for both his teaching and his scholarship He has published books and articles on evidence and trial practice and procedure He co-authored The Art and Science of Trial Advocacy (LexisNexis 2d ed 2011) He began his tenure as the sixth president of Lubbock Christian University in June 2012
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 5
HoodingCandidates
Candidates for the Doctor of Jurisprudence
Candidate middot Hooding AttorneyProfessor Candidate middot Hooding AttorneyProfessor
Mariana AlvarezProfessor Arnold H LoewyBA Texas Tech University
Robert BerlethProfessor Bryan T CampBAAS West Texas AampM UniversityMPA Texas Tech University
Kelli Ann Marie Harral BurnsMark A Harral rsquo10BBA University of HoustonMBA Texas Tech University
Wesley ChanProfessor Dean G PawlowicBBA University of HoustonMS Texas Tech University
Joshua Aaron DawsRobert A WeningerBA Lamar University
Joshua W FordAssociate Dean Stephen T BlackBBA Lubbock Christian University
Triana GonzalezAssistant Dean Amy L JarmonBA Texas AampM International UniversityMA Texas AampM International UniversityHealth Law Concentration
Sheetul HassanProfessor Rishi BatraBS Georgia Institute of Technology
Annie J NorthcuttZackery J Wavrusa rsquo10BS Texas AampM University
Laura Marie PerezBerta Perez LintonBA Angelo State University
Benjamin PettyProfessor DeLeith Duke GossettBM Belmont UniversityMM University of OklahomaMM University of Oklahoma
Alex Walker PrestiProfessor William R KefferBA Southern Methodist UniversityMBA Texas Tech UniversityBusiness Law Concentration
Kylie Ann Morrison RahlThe Honorable E Scott Frost rsquo87BBA Midwestern State University
Erin ReaProfessor DeLeith Duke GossettBA Texas Tech UniversityMPA Texas Tech University
Megan MrsquoLiss SaltzmanLorna L McMillion rsquo14BA Texas Tech University
Anna Kristine WatkinsJeri L Thornesberry rsquo01BS Oklahoma Christian University
Denotes dual-degree program
Final Degree Evaluation
The listing of candidates and degrees in this program is preliminary and subject to final degree-requirement evaluation A candidate earns a degree after the Registrar determines that the candidate has satisfactorily completed all graduation requirements and posted final grades on the official record The diploma of Texas Tech University School of Law signed and sealed by its appropriate officers is the official public document evidencing that a degree has been awarded
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 7
Achievements and Awards
Whorsquos Who Among Students in AmericanUniversities amp Colleges
Pro Bono Excellence Award
Pro Bono Honors Award
Underwood Top Grade Award 2015
Excellence in Legal Research Program
Pro Bono Deanrsquos Award
Clinical Programs
Regional Externship Program
ABA National Negotiation Team
Student Ambassadors
Academy for Leadership in the LegalProfession Senior Fellows
Academy for Leadership in the LegalProfession Fellow
Legal Practice Top Brief Award
Joshua W FordTriana GonzalezKylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Joshua W FordMegan MrsquoLiss SaltzmanTriana Gonzalez
Joshua W FordErin Rea
Benjamin Petty
Robert BerlethWesley ChanJoshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana GonzalezErin Rea
Annie J NorthcuttAdvanced Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic
Triana GonzalezCivil Practice Clinic
Joshua W FordKylie Ann Morrison RahlTax Clinic
Mariana AlvarezSheetul HassanBenjamin Petty
Anna Kristine Watkins
Laura M Perez
Robert BerlethJoshua Aaron DawsTriana Gonzalez
Alex Walker Presti
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
2015ndash2016
2014ndash2015
201620162016
2016
2014ndash2015
DallasDallasDallas
201620152015
20152015
20152016
8 Texas Tech University School of Law
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 9
Student Organization Leadership
Law Journals
Tech Law Military Association
Intellectual Property Student Association
Christian Legal Society
Estate Planning Society
Business and Bankruptcy Law Journal
Estate Planning and Community PropertyLaw Journal
Journal of Biosecurity Biosafetyand Biodefense Law
Phi Alpha Delta
Administrative Law Journal
Texas Bank Lawyer
Texas Tech Law Review
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
South Texas Student Association
Tech Health Law Association
Robert BerlethMegan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Wesley Chan
Joshua W Ford
Joshua W Ford
Sheetul Hassan
Benjamin Petty
Joshua W Ford
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Annie J NorthcuttTriana Gonzalez
Annie J NorthcuttBenjamin Petty
Triana Gonzalez
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Annie J Northcutt
Joshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana Gonzalez
President (2015ndash2016)Organizational Development Chair (2015ndash2016)
Secretary (2015ndash2016)
Vice-President(2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)Articles Editor (2015)Staff Editor (2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Executive Managing Editor (2016)
Clerk (2015ndash2016)
Articles Editor (2016)Staff Editor (2015)Comment Editor (2016)
Spencer Salmon Award 2016 Top Bankruptcy Bulletin
2016
Senior Writer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2016)President (2015ndash2016)
President (2016)Vice President (2015ndash2016)
Texas Tech University System Board of Regents
Texas Tech University School of Law Deans
Stephen Black JD LLMAssociate Dean for Strategy amp Innovation
John R Delony MEd PhDAssociate Dean for Student Life
Wendy Adele Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Dean for Admissions and Educational Effectiveness
Alison G Myhra JD LLMAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs
Frank Ramos Jr MA EdDAssociate Dean for Administration and Finance
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDAssociate Dean for Faculty Research and Development
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDAssociate Dean for Law Library
Amy Jarmon MEd EdD JDAssistant Dean for Academic Success Programs
Danielle Saavedra JD rsquo15Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives
Brian J Uline MBAAssistant Dean for Finance and Administration
Janessa Walls MBAAssistant Dean of Academic Services
Jeremy Stewart El PasoStudent Regent
Texas Tech University System Administrators
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81Chancellor
Kent R Hance JDChancellor Emeritus
Larry K Anders DallasJohn Esparza AustinL Frederick ldquoRickrdquo Francis El PasoRonnie Hammonds Houston
Mickey L Long MidlandChairman
Lawrence Schovanec PhDPresident
Michael Galyean PhDInterim Provost
Christopher M Huckabee Fort WorthTim Lancaster AbileneJohn D Steinmetz Dallas
Debbie Montford San AntonioVice Chairwoman
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 11
Darby Dickerson MA JDDean
Full-Time Faculty
Rishi R Batra JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Academy for Leadership in the Legal Profession
Dustin B Benham JDProfessor of Law
Gerry W Beyer JD LLM JSDGovernor Preston E Smith Regents Professor of Law
Stephen Black JD LLMProfessor of Law Director LLM in United States Legal Studies Program
Bryan T Camp MA JD LLMGeorge H Mahon Professor of Law
William R Casto JD JSDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor
Eric A Chiappinelli JDFrank McDonald Professor of Law
Catherine Martin Christopher JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Bar Preparation Resources
J Wesley Cochran MLL JDJack F Maddox Professor of Law
Darby Dickerson MA JDW Frank Newton Professor of Law
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81 Professor of Law
Jarod S Gonzalez JDProfessor of Law
DeLeith Duke Gossett JDAssociate Professor of Law
Sally M Henry MAT JDAssociate Professor of Law
Wendy A Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Professor of Law Director Pre-Law Academy
Vaughn E James MDiv MBA JD PhDJudge Robert H Bean Professor of Law
Travis Dale Jones JDProfessor of Legal Practice
John E Krahmer JD LLMFoundation Professor of Commercial Law
Arnold H Loewy JD LLMGeorge R Killam Jr Chair of Criminal Law
Patrick S Metze JDProfessor of Law Director Criminal Clinics
Richard W Murphy MFA JDATampT Professor of Law
Alison G Myhra JD LLMProfessor of Law
Alyson L Outenreath JD rsquo00Professor of Law
Dean G Pawlowic MA JDProfessor of Law
M Alexander Pearl JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Center for Water Law and Policy
Tracy Hresko Pearl MSc JDAssociate Professor of Law
Jorge A Ramiacuterez JDWalter and Anne Huffman Professor of Law
Richard Rosen JD LLMGlenn D West Endowed Professor of Law Director Center for Military Law and Policy
Wendy Tolson Ross JDProfessor of Law Director Family Law and Housing Clinic
Brian D Shannon JDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Texas Tech University Faculty Athletics Representative
Brie D Sherwin MS JD rsquo01 PhDAssociate Professor of Law Adjunct Professor Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Public Health Director Dual Degree andConcentration Programs
Robert T Sherwin JD rsquo01Assistant Professor of Law Director Advocacy Programs
Nancy J Soonpaa MA JDProfessor of Law Director Legal Practice Program
Larry R Spain JDAlvin R Allison Professor of Law Director Clinical Programs and Civil Practice Clinic
12 Texas Tech University School of Law
Visiting Faculty
William R Keffer JDVisiting Associate Professor of PracticeDirector Energy Law Lecture Series Assistant Director Bar Preparation Resources
Emeritus Faculty
David C Cummins JD LLMProfessor of Law Emeritus
Kent R Hance JD Chancellor Emeritus Professor of Law Emeritus
Walter B Huffman MEd JD rsquo77Dean Emeritus
Frank Skillern JDGeorge W McCleskey Professor of Water Law Emeritus
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Director Center for Biodefense Law and Public Policy Director Law and Science Certificate Program and JDMS Program in Life Sciences
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDProfessor of Law
John L Watts JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thorton Professor of Law
Robert A Weninger JD LLB LLMJ Hadley Edgar Professor of Law Teaching Academy Representative
Kyle Velte JD LLMVisiting Assistant Professor of Law
Bruce M Kramer JD LLMJack F Maddox Professor of Law Emeritus
Annette W Marple JD rsquo73Associate Professor of Law Emeritus
Marilyn Phelan JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Emeritus
Rodric B Schoen JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thornton Professor of Law Emeritus
Jamie J Baker JD MLISAssociate Law Librarian
D Marin Dell JD MSAssociate Law Librarian
Law Library Faculty
Alyson M Drake MLIS JDAssistant Law Librarian
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 13
Adjunct Faculty
Douglas C Atnipp JD rsquo85C Richard ldquoDickrdquo Baker JDCharles P Bubany JDHon Ann-Marie Carruth JD rsquo06Bob Chanda JDAllison Clayton JD rsquo07Aaron R Clements JD rsquo96Donna Courville JD rsquo94James R Eissinger JDBryan A Garner JDRichard A Ginsburg MBA JD rsquo94Sarah M Gunter JD rsquo01Thomas G Hall JD rsquo81Hon Leslie F ldquoLesrdquo Hatch JD rsquo88Elizabeth Hill MEd JD rsquo12Dustin Howell JD rsquo08Hon James R Jordan JD rsquo77Cynthia A Jumper MD
Shery Kime-Goodwin JD rsquo94W Mark Lanier JD rsquo84Adam S Levine MD JDQ Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Hon Melissa J McNamara JD rsquo94Cecilia H Morgan JD rsquo77Jill Patterson PhDDon R Richards JD rsquo84Paul K Stafford JD rsquo94Stephen Stone JDDavid N Strange JDGary R Terrell JD rsquo77Lori Truitt JD rsquo08D Gene Valentini MA JDDenette Vaughn JD rsquo81Glenn D West JD rsquo78Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01
Staff
Paul AguilarSystems Administrator
Jo Ann AltmanExecutive Associate to the Dean
Sal BecerraProjects ManagerAdministrative Offices AssistantLaw Library
Elizabeth BertrandDirector for Special Projects
John ldquoJackrdquo BishirProgrammer Analyst II Law Library
Connie BowersSenior Business Assistant
Odilia CalderonSerialsLibrary Specialist
William ClarkHelp Desk Technician
Sherry CoffmanAcquisitionsLibrary Specialist
Tracy CoffmanSenior Business Assistant
Ryn DunnProgrammer Analyst II
Ray EspinozaWeb Applications Programmer
Alex FergusonReference Assistant Law Library
Andrea GarciaExternal Relations Coordinator
Rick GomezMail-SupplementationLibrary Specialist
Lisa Green MSManager Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Sharon HarkeyAccountant Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Beverly HatchettCirculation AssistantLibrary Specialist
Karen HoldenDirector of Development and Donor Relations
Sabrina Huffman JDAssistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Donna JonesSenior Business Assistant Journal Secretary
14 Texas Tech University School of Law
Staff (cont)
Lynn KarnavasExecutive Administrative Assistant
Sue Kelleher MLISAssistant Director for Systems and Collections
David KellyCirculation Supervisor and Special ProjectsLaw Library
Susan KittenManager Library
Robyn LambAssistant Registrar
Ashley N Langdon JD rsquo11Director of Alumni Relations
Mark LangfordSenior Financial Aid Advisor
Joe LaraEvening and Weekend Supervisor Library
Nathan Leake JDAssociate Director of Career Services
Erica LuxDirector for Calendar and Events
Q Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Clinic Fellow Family LawHousing Clinic andCriminal Defense Clinic
Nancy MojicaLow-Income Taxpayer Clinic CommunityOutreach Coordinator
Melinda MooreLead Account Processor
Katie MoorheadAdministrative Coordinator
Barbara Painter-Moreno MAAssistant Director of Library Operations
Elma MorenoOffice ManagerLegal Assistant Clinical Programs
Terri M Morgeson JD rsquo03Clinic Fellow Director of Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Oscar Natividad JrSenior DesignerWebmaster
Beixin Ni MATechnology Support Supervisor
Emily RappSenior Business Assistant
Cecil ReederHelp Desk
Stacy Riker JD rsquo16Associate Director for Student LifeDirector for Pro Bono Projects
Gregory RobertsDirector for Academic Technologies
Sarah E SalazarDirector of Communications
Irma SheplerOffice ManagerLegal AssistantCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
Paula Smith JD rsquo01Director of Career Services
Natalie Tarenko MA PhDWriting Specialist
Michele ThaetigSenior Business Assistant
Janessa Walls MBARegistrar
Donna WilliamsSenior Admissions Counselor
Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01Chief Public DefenderCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 15
Texas Tech School of Law Alumni AssociationExecutive Committee mdash 2016ndash2017
Janna C Clarke rsquo84 Fort WorthGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthKimberly S Houston rsquo04 CarrolltonDustin M Howell rsquo08 AustinAmber L James rsquo08 OdessaMark W Laney rsquo72 PlainviewNatalie C Lee rsquo09 ArlingtonMichael S Martinez rsquo11 ArlingtonRep Joseph Edward ldquoJoerdquo Moody rsquo06 El PasoLee Ann Reno rsquo94 Amarillo
Texas Tech Law School FoundationBoard of Trustees mdash 2016ndash2017
Texas Tech Law School FoundationEmeritus Trustees
Mark Griffin rsquo79 Lubbock middot PresidentThomas G Hall rsquo81 Fort Worth middot Vice PresidentDarby Dickerson Lubbock middot SecretaryTreasurer
Darryl Vereen rsquo92 El Paso middot PresidentAshley N Langdon rsquo11 Lubbock middot Secretary
Douglas C Atnipp rsquo85 HoustonW C ldquoDubrdquo Bratcher rsquo75 LubbockAlberto ldquoBetordquo Cardenas rsquo98 HoustonMC Carrington rsquo82 BeaumontMimi Coffey rsquo94 Fort WorthRobert ldquoBobrdquo Collier rsquo69 DallasDavid W Copeland rsquo82 Denver COGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMSuzan E Fenner rsquo71 RichardsonHon Kem Thompson Frost rsquo83 HoustonKarolyne H C Garner rsquo06 DallasLaura P Gordon rsquo83 El PasoChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthArt A Hall rsquo96 San AntonioJeffrey W Hellberg Jr rsquo96 DallasMichael J Henry rsquo81 Fort WorthRoger A Key rsquo76 LubbockW Mark Lanier rsquo84 HoustonBrian U Loncar rsquo87 Dallas
William Allensworth rsquo74 AustinGregory W Curry rsquo89 DallasKevin Glasheen rsquo88 LubbockGeorge H Nelson LubbockJohn Crews Lubbock
William ldquoBillrdquo Mateja rsquo86 DallasCarmen S Mitchell rsquo82 DallasChris Peirson rsquo77 DallasDouglass C Robison rsquo82 MidlandRichard Roper III rsquo82 DallasBarbara K Runge rsquo74 HoustonDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioPaul K Stafford rsquo94 DallasJessica Whitacre Thorne rsquo95 DallasMitchell A Toups rsquo82 BeaumontDiana M Valdez rsquo04 El PasoDarryl Vereen rsquo92 El PasoGeoffrey D Weisbart rsquo86 AustinLaKeisha Forteacute Wells rsquo06 DallasGlenn D West rsquo78 DallasHon Mollee E Westfall rsquo94 Fort WorthMark D White rsquo82 AmarilloJo Ben Whittenburg rsquo73 Beaumont
Martin Dies III rsquo74 OrangeJohn T Huffaker rsquo74 LubbockJohn Simpson III rsquo74 LubbockHon Jeff Wentworth rsquo71 San Antonio
Lori M Scott rsquo89 MidlandDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioMelissa C Simpson rsquo05 LubbockStacy A Stockard rsquo09 LubbockOmar G Villa rsquo05 El PasoDavid K Waggoner rsquo98 HillsboroJonathan P Wilkerson rsquo09 AustinHon Melody M Wilkinson rsquo88 Fort WorthJacquelyn M Wilson rsquo07 HoustonLee Wilson rsquo07 Houston
16 Texas Tech University School of Law
Congratulations Class of 2016
Send your updates to communicationslawttuedu and keep tabs on your classmates via
Texas Tech Lawyer annual magazineThe Sidebar Express monthly e-newsletter
Stay connected
TTU_Law facebookcomTexasTechLaw bitlycomTexasTechLaw
HoodingCandidates
Candidates for the Doctor of Jurisprudence
Candidate middot Hooding AttorneyProfessor Candidate middot Hooding AttorneyProfessor
Mariana AlvarezProfessor Arnold H LoewyBA Texas Tech University
Robert BerlethProfessor Bryan T CampBAAS West Texas AampM UniversityMPA Texas Tech University
Kelli Ann Marie Harral BurnsMark A Harral rsquo10BBA University of HoustonMBA Texas Tech University
Wesley ChanProfessor Dean G PawlowicBBA University of HoustonMS Texas Tech University
Joshua Aaron DawsRobert A WeningerBA Lamar University
Joshua W FordAssociate Dean Stephen T BlackBBA Lubbock Christian University
Triana GonzalezAssistant Dean Amy L JarmonBA Texas AampM International UniversityMA Texas AampM International UniversityHealth Law Concentration
Sheetul HassanProfessor Rishi BatraBS Georgia Institute of Technology
Annie J NorthcuttZackery J Wavrusa rsquo10BS Texas AampM University
Laura Marie PerezBerta Perez LintonBA Angelo State University
Benjamin PettyProfessor DeLeith Duke GossettBM Belmont UniversityMM University of OklahomaMM University of Oklahoma
Alex Walker PrestiProfessor William R KefferBA Southern Methodist UniversityMBA Texas Tech UniversityBusiness Law Concentration
Kylie Ann Morrison RahlThe Honorable E Scott Frost rsquo87BBA Midwestern State University
Erin ReaProfessor DeLeith Duke GossettBA Texas Tech UniversityMPA Texas Tech University
Megan MrsquoLiss SaltzmanLorna L McMillion rsquo14BA Texas Tech University
Anna Kristine WatkinsJeri L Thornesberry rsquo01BS Oklahoma Christian University
Denotes dual-degree program
Final Degree Evaluation
The listing of candidates and degrees in this program is preliminary and subject to final degree-requirement evaluation A candidate earns a degree after the Registrar determines that the candidate has satisfactorily completed all graduation requirements and posted final grades on the official record The diploma of Texas Tech University School of Law signed and sealed by its appropriate officers is the official public document evidencing that a degree has been awarded
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 7
Achievements and Awards
Whorsquos Who Among Students in AmericanUniversities amp Colleges
Pro Bono Excellence Award
Pro Bono Honors Award
Underwood Top Grade Award 2015
Excellence in Legal Research Program
Pro Bono Deanrsquos Award
Clinical Programs
Regional Externship Program
ABA National Negotiation Team
Student Ambassadors
Academy for Leadership in the LegalProfession Senior Fellows
Academy for Leadership in the LegalProfession Fellow
Legal Practice Top Brief Award
Joshua W FordTriana GonzalezKylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Joshua W FordMegan MrsquoLiss SaltzmanTriana Gonzalez
Joshua W FordErin Rea
Benjamin Petty
Robert BerlethWesley ChanJoshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana GonzalezErin Rea
Annie J NorthcuttAdvanced Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic
Triana GonzalezCivil Practice Clinic
Joshua W FordKylie Ann Morrison RahlTax Clinic
Mariana AlvarezSheetul HassanBenjamin Petty
Anna Kristine Watkins
Laura M Perez
Robert BerlethJoshua Aaron DawsTriana Gonzalez
Alex Walker Presti
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
2015ndash2016
2014ndash2015
201620162016
2016
2014ndash2015
DallasDallasDallas
201620152015
20152015
20152016
8 Texas Tech University School of Law
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 9
Student Organization Leadership
Law Journals
Tech Law Military Association
Intellectual Property Student Association
Christian Legal Society
Estate Planning Society
Business and Bankruptcy Law Journal
Estate Planning and Community PropertyLaw Journal
Journal of Biosecurity Biosafetyand Biodefense Law
Phi Alpha Delta
Administrative Law Journal
Texas Bank Lawyer
Texas Tech Law Review
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
South Texas Student Association
Tech Health Law Association
Robert BerlethMegan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Wesley Chan
Joshua W Ford
Joshua W Ford
Sheetul Hassan
Benjamin Petty
Joshua W Ford
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Annie J NorthcuttTriana Gonzalez
Annie J NorthcuttBenjamin Petty
Triana Gonzalez
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Annie J Northcutt
Joshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana Gonzalez
President (2015ndash2016)Organizational Development Chair (2015ndash2016)
Secretary (2015ndash2016)
Vice-President(2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)Articles Editor (2015)Staff Editor (2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Executive Managing Editor (2016)
Clerk (2015ndash2016)
Articles Editor (2016)Staff Editor (2015)Comment Editor (2016)
Spencer Salmon Award 2016 Top Bankruptcy Bulletin
2016
Senior Writer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2016)President (2015ndash2016)
President (2016)Vice President (2015ndash2016)
Texas Tech University System Board of Regents
Texas Tech University School of Law Deans
Stephen Black JD LLMAssociate Dean for Strategy amp Innovation
John R Delony MEd PhDAssociate Dean for Student Life
Wendy Adele Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Dean for Admissions and Educational Effectiveness
Alison G Myhra JD LLMAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs
Frank Ramos Jr MA EdDAssociate Dean for Administration and Finance
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDAssociate Dean for Faculty Research and Development
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDAssociate Dean for Law Library
Amy Jarmon MEd EdD JDAssistant Dean for Academic Success Programs
Danielle Saavedra JD rsquo15Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives
Brian J Uline MBAAssistant Dean for Finance and Administration
Janessa Walls MBAAssistant Dean of Academic Services
Jeremy Stewart El PasoStudent Regent
Texas Tech University System Administrators
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81Chancellor
Kent R Hance JDChancellor Emeritus
Larry K Anders DallasJohn Esparza AustinL Frederick ldquoRickrdquo Francis El PasoRonnie Hammonds Houston
Mickey L Long MidlandChairman
Lawrence Schovanec PhDPresident
Michael Galyean PhDInterim Provost
Christopher M Huckabee Fort WorthTim Lancaster AbileneJohn D Steinmetz Dallas
Debbie Montford San AntonioVice Chairwoman
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 11
Darby Dickerson MA JDDean
Full-Time Faculty
Rishi R Batra JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Academy for Leadership in the Legal Profession
Dustin B Benham JDProfessor of Law
Gerry W Beyer JD LLM JSDGovernor Preston E Smith Regents Professor of Law
Stephen Black JD LLMProfessor of Law Director LLM in United States Legal Studies Program
Bryan T Camp MA JD LLMGeorge H Mahon Professor of Law
William R Casto JD JSDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor
Eric A Chiappinelli JDFrank McDonald Professor of Law
Catherine Martin Christopher JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Bar Preparation Resources
J Wesley Cochran MLL JDJack F Maddox Professor of Law
Darby Dickerson MA JDW Frank Newton Professor of Law
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81 Professor of Law
Jarod S Gonzalez JDProfessor of Law
DeLeith Duke Gossett JDAssociate Professor of Law
Sally M Henry MAT JDAssociate Professor of Law
Wendy A Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Professor of Law Director Pre-Law Academy
Vaughn E James MDiv MBA JD PhDJudge Robert H Bean Professor of Law
Travis Dale Jones JDProfessor of Legal Practice
John E Krahmer JD LLMFoundation Professor of Commercial Law
Arnold H Loewy JD LLMGeorge R Killam Jr Chair of Criminal Law
Patrick S Metze JDProfessor of Law Director Criminal Clinics
Richard W Murphy MFA JDATampT Professor of Law
Alison G Myhra JD LLMProfessor of Law
Alyson L Outenreath JD rsquo00Professor of Law
Dean G Pawlowic MA JDProfessor of Law
M Alexander Pearl JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Center for Water Law and Policy
Tracy Hresko Pearl MSc JDAssociate Professor of Law
Jorge A Ramiacuterez JDWalter and Anne Huffman Professor of Law
Richard Rosen JD LLMGlenn D West Endowed Professor of Law Director Center for Military Law and Policy
Wendy Tolson Ross JDProfessor of Law Director Family Law and Housing Clinic
Brian D Shannon JDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Texas Tech University Faculty Athletics Representative
Brie D Sherwin MS JD rsquo01 PhDAssociate Professor of Law Adjunct Professor Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Public Health Director Dual Degree andConcentration Programs
Robert T Sherwin JD rsquo01Assistant Professor of Law Director Advocacy Programs
Nancy J Soonpaa MA JDProfessor of Law Director Legal Practice Program
Larry R Spain JDAlvin R Allison Professor of Law Director Clinical Programs and Civil Practice Clinic
12 Texas Tech University School of Law
Visiting Faculty
William R Keffer JDVisiting Associate Professor of PracticeDirector Energy Law Lecture Series Assistant Director Bar Preparation Resources
Emeritus Faculty
David C Cummins JD LLMProfessor of Law Emeritus
Kent R Hance JD Chancellor Emeritus Professor of Law Emeritus
Walter B Huffman MEd JD rsquo77Dean Emeritus
Frank Skillern JDGeorge W McCleskey Professor of Water Law Emeritus
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Director Center for Biodefense Law and Public Policy Director Law and Science Certificate Program and JDMS Program in Life Sciences
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDProfessor of Law
John L Watts JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thorton Professor of Law
Robert A Weninger JD LLB LLMJ Hadley Edgar Professor of Law Teaching Academy Representative
Kyle Velte JD LLMVisiting Assistant Professor of Law
Bruce M Kramer JD LLMJack F Maddox Professor of Law Emeritus
Annette W Marple JD rsquo73Associate Professor of Law Emeritus
Marilyn Phelan JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Emeritus
Rodric B Schoen JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thornton Professor of Law Emeritus
Jamie J Baker JD MLISAssociate Law Librarian
D Marin Dell JD MSAssociate Law Librarian
Law Library Faculty
Alyson M Drake MLIS JDAssistant Law Librarian
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 13
Adjunct Faculty
Douglas C Atnipp JD rsquo85C Richard ldquoDickrdquo Baker JDCharles P Bubany JDHon Ann-Marie Carruth JD rsquo06Bob Chanda JDAllison Clayton JD rsquo07Aaron R Clements JD rsquo96Donna Courville JD rsquo94James R Eissinger JDBryan A Garner JDRichard A Ginsburg MBA JD rsquo94Sarah M Gunter JD rsquo01Thomas G Hall JD rsquo81Hon Leslie F ldquoLesrdquo Hatch JD rsquo88Elizabeth Hill MEd JD rsquo12Dustin Howell JD rsquo08Hon James R Jordan JD rsquo77Cynthia A Jumper MD
Shery Kime-Goodwin JD rsquo94W Mark Lanier JD rsquo84Adam S Levine MD JDQ Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Hon Melissa J McNamara JD rsquo94Cecilia H Morgan JD rsquo77Jill Patterson PhDDon R Richards JD rsquo84Paul K Stafford JD rsquo94Stephen Stone JDDavid N Strange JDGary R Terrell JD rsquo77Lori Truitt JD rsquo08D Gene Valentini MA JDDenette Vaughn JD rsquo81Glenn D West JD rsquo78Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01
Staff
Paul AguilarSystems Administrator
Jo Ann AltmanExecutive Associate to the Dean
Sal BecerraProjects ManagerAdministrative Offices AssistantLaw Library
Elizabeth BertrandDirector for Special Projects
John ldquoJackrdquo BishirProgrammer Analyst II Law Library
Connie BowersSenior Business Assistant
Odilia CalderonSerialsLibrary Specialist
William ClarkHelp Desk Technician
Sherry CoffmanAcquisitionsLibrary Specialist
Tracy CoffmanSenior Business Assistant
Ryn DunnProgrammer Analyst II
Ray EspinozaWeb Applications Programmer
Alex FergusonReference Assistant Law Library
Andrea GarciaExternal Relations Coordinator
Rick GomezMail-SupplementationLibrary Specialist
Lisa Green MSManager Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Sharon HarkeyAccountant Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Beverly HatchettCirculation AssistantLibrary Specialist
Karen HoldenDirector of Development and Donor Relations
Sabrina Huffman JDAssistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Donna JonesSenior Business Assistant Journal Secretary
14 Texas Tech University School of Law
Staff (cont)
Lynn KarnavasExecutive Administrative Assistant
Sue Kelleher MLISAssistant Director for Systems and Collections
David KellyCirculation Supervisor and Special ProjectsLaw Library
Susan KittenManager Library
Robyn LambAssistant Registrar
Ashley N Langdon JD rsquo11Director of Alumni Relations
Mark LangfordSenior Financial Aid Advisor
Joe LaraEvening and Weekend Supervisor Library
Nathan Leake JDAssociate Director of Career Services
Erica LuxDirector for Calendar and Events
Q Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Clinic Fellow Family LawHousing Clinic andCriminal Defense Clinic
Nancy MojicaLow-Income Taxpayer Clinic CommunityOutreach Coordinator
Melinda MooreLead Account Processor
Katie MoorheadAdministrative Coordinator
Barbara Painter-Moreno MAAssistant Director of Library Operations
Elma MorenoOffice ManagerLegal Assistant Clinical Programs
Terri M Morgeson JD rsquo03Clinic Fellow Director of Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Oscar Natividad JrSenior DesignerWebmaster
Beixin Ni MATechnology Support Supervisor
Emily RappSenior Business Assistant
Cecil ReederHelp Desk
Stacy Riker JD rsquo16Associate Director for Student LifeDirector for Pro Bono Projects
Gregory RobertsDirector for Academic Technologies
Sarah E SalazarDirector of Communications
Irma SheplerOffice ManagerLegal AssistantCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
Paula Smith JD rsquo01Director of Career Services
Natalie Tarenko MA PhDWriting Specialist
Michele ThaetigSenior Business Assistant
Janessa Walls MBARegistrar
Donna WilliamsSenior Admissions Counselor
Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01Chief Public DefenderCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 15
Texas Tech School of Law Alumni AssociationExecutive Committee mdash 2016ndash2017
Janna C Clarke rsquo84 Fort WorthGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthKimberly S Houston rsquo04 CarrolltonDustin M Howell rsquo08 AustinAmber L James rsquo08 OdessaMark W Laney rsquo72 PlainviewNatalie C Lee rsquo09 ArlingtonMichael S Martinez rsquo11 ArlingtonRep Joseph Edward ldquoJoerdquo Moody rsquo06 El PasoLee Ann Reno rsquo94 Amarillo
Texas Tech Law School FoundationBoard of Trustees mdash 2016ndash2017
Texas Tech Law School FoundationEmeritus Trustees
Mark Griffin rsquo79 Lubbock middot PresidentThomas G Hall rsquo81 Fort Worth middot Vice PresidentDarby Dickerson Lubbock middot SecretaryTreasurer
Darryl Vereen rsquo92 El Paso middot PresidentAshley N Langdon rsquo11 Lubbock middot Secretary
Douglas C Atnipp rsquo85 HoustonW C ldquoDubrdquo Bratcher rsquo75 LubbockAlberto ldquoBetordquo Cardenas rsquo98 HoustonMC Carrington rsquo82 BeaumontMimi Coffey rsquo94 Fort WorthRobert ldquoBobrdquo Collier rsquo69 DallasDavid W Copeland rsquo82 Denver COGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMSuzan E Fenner rsquo71 RichardsonHon Kem Thompson Frost rsquo83 HoustonKarolyne H C Garner rsquo06 DallasLaura P Gordon rsquo83 El PasoChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthArt A Hall rsquo96 San AntonioJeffrey W Hellberg Jr rsquo96 DallasMichael J Henry rsquo81 Fort WorthRoger A Key rsquo76 LubbockW Mark Lanier rsquo84 HoustonBrian U Loncar rsquo87 Dallas
William Allensworth rsquo74 AustinGregory W Curry rsquo89 DallasKevin Glasheen rsquo88 LubbockGeorge H Nelson LubbockJohn Crews Lubbock
William ldquoBillrdquo Mateja rsquo86 DallasCarmen S Mitchell rsquo82 DallasChris Peirson rsquo77 DallasDouglass C Robison rsquo82 MidlandRichard Roper III rsquo82 DallasBarbara K Runge rsquo74 HoustonDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioPaul K Stafford rsquo94 DallasJessica Whitacre Thorne rsquo95 DallasMitchell A Toups rsquo82 BeaumontDiana M Valdez rsquo04 El PasoDarryl Vereen rsquo92 El PasoGeoffrey D Weisbart rsquo86 AustinLaKeisha Forteacute Wells rsquo06 DallasGlenn D West rsquo78 DallasHon Mollee E Westfall rsquo94 Fort WorthMark D White rsquo82 AmarilloJo Ben Whittenburg rsquo73 Beaumont
Martin Dies III rsquo74 OrangeJohn T Huffaker rsquo74 LubbockJohn Simpson III rsquo74 LubbockHon Jeff Wentworth rsquo71 San Antonio
Lori M Scott rsquo89 MidlandDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioMelissa C Simpson rsquo05 LubbockStacy A Stockard rsquo09 LubbockOmar G Villa rsquo05 El PasoDavid K Waggoner rsquo98 HillsboroJonathan P Wilkerson rsquo09 AustinHon Melody M Wilkinson rsquo88 Fort WorthJacquelyn M Wilson rsquo07 HoustonLee Wilson rsquo07 Houston
16 Texas Tech University School of Law
Congratulations Class of 2016
Send your updates to communicationslawttuedu and keep tabs on your classmates via
Texas Tech Lawyer annual magazineThe Sidebar Express monthly e-newsletter
Stay connected
TTU_Law facebookcomTexasTechLaw bitlycomTexasTechLaw
Candidates for the Doctor of Jurisprudence
Candidate middot Hooding AttorneyProfessor Candidate middot Hooding AttorneyProfessor
Mariana AlvarezProfessor Arnold H LoewyBA Texas Tech University
Robert BerlethProfessor Bryan T CampBAAS West Texas AampM UniversityMPA Texas Tech University
Kelli Ann Marie Harral BurnsMark A Harral rsquo10BBA University of HoustonMBA Texas Tech University
Wesley ChanProfessor Dean G PawlowicBBA University of HoustonMS Texas Tech University
Joshua Aaron DawsRobert A WeningerBA Lamar University
Joshua W FordAssociate Dean Stephen T BlackBBA Lubbock Christian University
Triana GonzalezAssistant Dean Amy L JarmonBA Texas AampM International UniversityMA Texas AampM International UniversityHealth Law Concentration
Sheetul HassanProfessor Rishi BatraBS Georgia Institute of Technology
Annie J NorthcuttZackery J Wavrusa rsquo10BS Texas AampM University
Laura Marie PerezBerta Perez LintonBA Angelo State University
Benjamin PettyProfessor DeLeith Duke GossettBM Belmont UniversityMM University of OklahomaMM University of Oklahoma
Alex Walker PrestiProfessor William R KefferBA Southern Methodist UniversityMBA Texas Tech UniversityBusiness Law Concentration
Kylie Ann Morrison RahlThe Honorable E Scott Frost rsquo87BBA Midwestern State University
Erin ReaProfessor DeLeith Duke GossettBA Texas Tech UniversityMPA Texas Tech University
Megan MrsquoLiss SaltzmanLorna L McMillion rsquo14BA Texas Tech University
Anna Kristine WatkinsJeri L Thornesberry rsquo01BS Oklahoma Christian University
Denotes dual-degree program
Final Degree Evaluation
The listing of candidates and degrees in this program is preliminary and subject to final degree-requirement evaluation A candidate earns a degree after the Registrar determines that the candidate has satisfactorily completed all graduation requirements and posted final grades on the official record The diploma of Texas Tech University School of Law signed and sealed by its appropriate officers is the official public document evidencing that a degree has been awarded
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 7
Achievements and Awards
Whorsquos Who Among Students in AmericanUniversities amp Colleges
Pro Bono Excellence Award
Pro Bono Honors Award
Underwood Top Grade Award 2015
Excellence in Legal Research Program
Pro Bono Deanrsquos Award
Clinical Programs
Regional Externship Program
ABA National Negotiation Team
Student Ambassadors
Academy for Leadership in the LegalProfession Senior Fellows
Academy for Leadership in the LegalProfession Fellow
Legal Practice Top Brief Award
Joshua W FordTriana GonzalezKylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Joshua W FordMegan MrsquoLiss SaltzmanTriana Gonzalez
Joshua W FordErin Rea
Benjamin Petty
Robert BerlethWesley ChanJoshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana GonzalezErin Rea
Annie J NorthcuttAdvanced Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic
Triana GonzalezCivil Practice Clinic
Joshua W FordKylie Ann Morrison RahlTax Clinic
Mariana AlvarezSheetul HassanBenjamin Petty
Anna Kristine Watkins
Laura M Perez
Robert BerlethJoshua Aaron DawsTriana Gonzalez
Alex Walker Presti
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
2015ndash2016
2014ndash2015
201620162016
2016
2014ndash2015
DallasDallasDallas
201620152015
20152015
20152016
8 Texas Tech University School of Law
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 9
Student Organization Leadership
Law Journals
Tech Law Military Association
Intellectual Property Student Association
Christian Legal Society
Estate Planning Society
Business and Bankruptcy Law Journal
Estate Planning and Community PropertyLaw Journal
Journal of Biosecurity Biosafetyand Biodefense Law
Phi Alpha Delta
Administrative Law Journal
Texas Bank Lawyer
Texas Tech Law Review
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
South Texas Student Association
Tech Health Law Association
Robert BerlethMegan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Wesley Chan
Joshua W Ford
Joshua W Ford
Sheetul Hassan
Benjamin Petty
Joshua W Ford
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Annie J NorthcuttTriana Gonzalez
Annie J NorthcuttBenjamin Petty
Triana Gonzalez
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Annie J Northcutt
Joshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana Gonzalez
President (2015ndash2016)Organizational Development Chair (2015ndash2016)
Secretary (2015ndash2016)
Vice-President(2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)Articles Editor (2015)Staff Editor (2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Executive Managing Editor (2016)
Clerk (2015ndash2016)
Articles Editor (2016)Staff Editor (2015)Comment Editor (2016)
Spencer Salmon Award 2016 Top Bankruptcy Bulletin
2016
Senior Writer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2016)President (2015ndash2016)
President (2016)Vice President (2015ndash2016)
Texas Tech University System Board of Regents
Texas Tech University School of Law Deans
Stephen Black JD LLMAssociate Dean for Strategy amp Innovation
John R Delony MEd PhDAssociate Dean for Student Life
Wendy Adele Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Dean for Admissions and Educational Effectiveness
Alison G Myhra JD LLMAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs
Frank Ramos Jr MA EdDAssociate Dean for Administration and Finance
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDAssociate Dean for Faculty Research and Development
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDAssociate Dean for Law Library
Amy Jarmon MEd EdD JDAssistant Dean for Academic Success Programs
Danielle Saavedra JD rsquo15Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives
Brian J Uline MBAAssistant Dean for Finance and Administration
Janessa Walls MBAAssistant Dean of Academic Services
Jeremy Stewart El PasoStudent Regent
Texas Tech University System Administrators
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81Chancellor
Kent R Hance JDChancellor Emeritus
Larry K Anders DallasJohn Esparza AustinL Frederick ldquoRickrdquo Francis El PasoRonnie Hammonds Houston
Mickey L Long MidlandChairman
Lawrence Schovanec PhDPresident
Michael Galyean PhDInterim Provost
Christopher M Huckabee Fort WorthTim Lancaster AbileneJohn D Steinmetz Dallas
Debbie Montford San AntonioVice Chairwoman
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 11
Darby Dickerson MA JDDean
Full-Time Faculty
Rishi R Batra JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Academy for Leadership in the Legal Profession
Dustin B Benham JDProfessor of Law
Gerry W Beyer JD LLM JSDGovernor Preston E Smith Regents Professor of Law
Stephen Black JD LLMProfessor of Law Director LLM in United States Legal Studies Program
Bryan T Camp MA JD LLMGeorge H Mahon Professor of Law
William R Casto JD JSDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor
Eric A Chiappinelli JDFrank McDonald Professor of Law
Catherine Martin Christopher JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Bar Preparation Resources
J Wesley Cochran MLL JDJack F Maddox Professor of Law
Darby Dickerson MA JDW Frank Newton Professor of Law
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81 Professor of Law
Jarod S Gonzalez JDProfessor of Law
DeLeith Duke Gossett JDAssociate Professor of Law
Sally M Henry MAT JDAssociate Professor of Law
Wendy A Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Professor of Law Director Pre-Law Academy
Vaughn E James MDiv MBA JD PhDJudge Robert H Bean Professor of Law
Travis Dale Jones JDProfessor of Legal Practice
John E Krahmer JD LLMFoundation Professor of Commercial Law
Arnold H Loewy JD LLMGeorge R Killam Jr Chair of Criminal Law
Patrick S Metze JDProfessor of Law Director Criminal Clinics
Richard W Murphy MFA JDATampT Professor of Law
Alison G Myhra JD LLMProfessor of Law
Alyson L Outenreath JD rsquo00Professor of Law
Dean G Pawlowic MA JDProfessor of Law
M Alexander Pearl JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Center for Water Law and Policy
Tracy Hresko Pearl MSc JDAssociate Professor of Law
Jorge A Ramiacuterez JDWalter and Anne Huffman Professor of Law
Richard Rosen JD LLMGlenn D West Endowed Professor of Law Director Center for Military Law and Policy
Wendy Tolson Ross JDProfessor of Law Director Family Law and Housing Clinic
Brian D Shannon JDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Texas Tech University Faculty Athletics Representative
Brie D Sherwin MS JD rsquo01 PhDAssociate Professor of Law Adjunct Professor Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Public Health Director Dual Degree andConcentration Programs
Robert T Sherwin JD rsquo01Assistant Professor of Law Director Advocacy Programs
Nancy J Soonpaa MA JDProfessor of Law Director Legal Practice Program
Larry R Spain JDAlvin R Allison Professor of Law Director Clinical Programs and Civil Practice Clinic
12 Texas Tech University School of Law
Visiting Faculty
William R Keffer JDVisiting Associate Professor of PracticeDirector Energy Law Lecture Series Assistant Director Bar Preparation Resources
Emeritus Faculty
David C Cummins JD LLMProfessor of Law Emeritus
Kent R Hance JD Chancellor Emeritus Professor of Law Emeritus
Walter B Huffman MEd JD rsquo77Dean Emeritus
Frank Skillern JDGeorge W McCleskey Professor of Water Law Emeritus
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Director Center for Biodefense Law and Public Policy Director Law and Science Certificate Program and JDMS Program in Life Sciences
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDProfessor of Law
John L Watts JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thorton Professor of Law
Robert A Weninger JD LLB LLMJ Hadley Edgar Professor of Law Teaching Academy Representative
Kyle Velte JD LLMVisiting Assistant Professor of Law
Bruce M Kramer JD LLMJack F Maddox Professor of Law Emeritus
Annette W Marple JD rsquo73Associate Professor of Law Emeritus
Marilyn Phelan JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Emeritus
Rodric B Schoen JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thornton Professor of Law Emeritus
Jamie J Baker JD MLISAssociate Law Librarian
D Marin Dell JD MSAssociate Law Librarian
Law Library Faculty
Alyson M Drake MLIS JDAssistant Law Librarian
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 13
Adjunct Faculty
Douglas C Atnipp JD rsquo85C Richard ldquoDickrdquo Baker JDCharles P Bubany JDHon Ann-Marie Carruth JD rsquo06Bob Chanda JDAllison Clayton JD rsquo07Aaron R Clements JD rsquo96Donna Courville JD rsquo94James R Eissinger JDBryan A Garner JDRichard A Ginsburg MBA JD rsquo94Sarah M Gunter JD rsquo01Thomas G Hall JD rsquo81Hon Leslie F ldquoLesrdquo Hatch JD rsquo88Elizabeth Hill MEd JD rsquo12Dustin Howell JD rsquo08Hon James R Jordan JD rsquo77Cynthia A Jumper MD
Shery Kime-Goodwin JD rsquo94W Mark Lanier JD rsquo84Adam S Levine MD JDQ Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Hon Melissa J McNamara JD rsquo94Cecilia H Morgan JD rsquo77Jill Patterson PhDDon R Richards JD rsquo84Paul K Stafford JD rsquo94Stephen Stone JDDavid N Strange JDGary R Terrell JD rsquo77Lori Truitt JD rsquo08D Gene Valentini MA JDDenette Vaughn JD rsquo81Glenn D West JD rsquo78Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01
Staff
Paul AguilarSystems Administrator
Jo Ann AltmanExecutive Associate to the Dean
Sal BecerraProjects ManagerAdministrative Offices AssistantLaw Library
Elizabeth BertrandDirector for Special Projects
John ldquoJackrdquo BishirProgrammer Analyst II Law Library
Connie BowersSenior Business Assistant
Odilia CalderonSerialsLibrary Specialist
William ClarkHelp Desk Technician
Sherry CoffmanAcquisitionsLibrary Specialist
Tracy CoffmanSenior Business Assistant
Ryn DunnProgrammer Analyst II
Ray EspinozaWeb Applications Programmer
Alex FergusonReference Assistant Law Library
Andrea GarciaExternal Relations Coordinator
Rick GomezMail-SupplementationLibrary Specialist
Lisa Green MSManager Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Sharon HarkeyAccountant Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Beverly HatchettCirculation AssistantLibrary Specialist
Karen HoldenDirector of Development and Donor Relations
Sabrina Huffman JDAssistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Donna JonesSenior Business Assistant Journal Secretary
14 Texas Tech University School of Law
Staff (cont)
Lynn KarnavasExecutive Administrative Assistant
Sue Kelleher MLISAssistant Director for Systems and Collections
David KellyCirculation Supervisor and Special ProjectsLaw Library
Susan KittenManager Library
Robyn LambAssistant Registrar
Ashley N Langdon JD rsquo11Director of Alumni Relations
Mark LangfordSenior Financial Aid Advisor
Joe LaraEvening and Weekend Supervisor Library
Nathan Leake JDAssociate Director of Career Services
Erica LuxDirector for Calendar and Events
Q Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Clinic Fellow Family LawHousing Clinic andCriminal Defense Clinic
Nancy MojicaLow-Income Taxpayer Clinic CommunityOutreach Coordinator
Melinda MooreLead Account Processor
Katie MoorheadAdministrative Coordinator
Barbara Painter-Moreno MAAssistant Director of Library Operations
Elma MorenoOffice ManagerLegal Assistant Clinical Programs
Terri M Morgeson JD rsquo03Clinic Fellow Director of Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Oscar Natividad JrSenior DesignerWebmaster
Beixin Ni MATechnology Support Supervisor
Emily RappSenior Business Assistant
Cecil ReederHelp Desk
Stacy Riker JD rsquo16Associate Director for Student LifeDirector for Pro Bono Projects
Gregory RobertsDirector for Academic Technologies
Sarah E SalazarDirector of Communications
Irma SheplerOffice ManagerLegal AssistantCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
Paula Smith JD rsquo01Director of Career Services
Natalie Tarenko MA PhDWriting Specialist
Michele ThaetigSenior Business Assistant
Janessa Walls MBARegistrar
Donna WilliamsSenior Admissions Counselor
Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01Chief Public DefenderCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 15
Texas Tech School of Law Alumni AssociationExecutive Committee mdash 2016ndash2017
Janna C Clarke rsquo84 Fort WorthGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthKimberly S Houston rsquo04 CarrolltonDustin M Howell rsquo08 AustinAmber L James rsquo08 OdessaMark W Laney rsquo72 PlainviewNatalie C Lee rsquo09 ArlingtonMichael S Martinez rsquo11 ArlingtonRep Joseph Edward ldquoJoerdquo Moody rsquo06 El PasoLee Ann Reno rsquo94 Amarillo
Texas Tech Law School FoundationBoard of Trustees mdash 2016ndash2017
Texas Tech Law School FoundationEmeritus Trustees
Mark Griffin rsquo79 Lubbock middot PresidentThomas G Hall rsquo81 Fort Worth middot Vice PresidentDarby Dickerson Lubbock middot SecretaryTreasurer
Darryl Vereen rsquo92 El Paso middot PresidentAshley N Langdon rsquo11 Lubbock middot Secretary
Douglas C Atnipp rsquo85 HoustonW C ldquoDubrdquo Bratcher rsquo75 LubbockAlberto ldquoBetordquo Cardenas rsquo98 HoustonMC Carrington rsquo82 BeaumontMimi Coffey rsquo94 Fort WorthRobert ldquoBobrdquo Collier rsquo69 DallasDavid W Copeland rsquo82 Denver COGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMSuzan E Fenner rsquo71 RichardsonHon Kem Thompson Frost rsquo83 HoustonKarolyne H C Garner rsquo06 DallasLaura P Gordon rsquo83 El PasoChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthArt A Hall rsquo96 San AntonioJeffrey W Hellberg Jr rsquo96 DallasMichael J Henry rsquo81 Fort WorthRoger A Key rsquo76 LubbockW Mark Lanier rsquo84 HoustonBrian U Loncar rsquo87 Dallas
William Allensworth rsquo74 AustinGregory W Curry rsquo89 DallasKevin Glasheen rsquo88 LubbockGeorge H Nelson LubbockJohn Crews Lubbock
William ldquoBillrdquo Mateja rsquo86 DallasCarmen S Mitchell rsquo82 DallasChris Peirson rsquo77 DallasDouglass C Robison rsquo82 MidlandRichard Roper III rsquo82 DallasBarbara K Runge rsquo74 HoustonDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioPaul K Stafford rsquo94 DallasJessica Whitacre Thorne rsquo95 DallasMitchell A Toups rsquo82 BeaumontDiana M Valdez rsquo04 El PasoDarryl Vereen rsquo92 El PasoGeoffrey D Weisbart rsquo86 AustinLaKeisha Forteacute Wells rsquo06 DallasGlenn D West rsquo78 DallasHon Mollee E Westfall rsquo94 Fort WorthMark D White rsquo82 AmarilloJo Ben Whittenburg rsquo73 Beaumont
Martin Dies III rsquo74 OrangeJohn T Huffaker rsquo74 LubbockJohn Simpson III rsquo74 LubbockHon Jeff Wentworth rsquo71 San Antonio
Lori M Scott rsquo89 MidlandDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioMelissa C Simpson rsquo05 LubbockStacy A Stockard rsquo09 LubbockOmar G Villa rsquo05 El PasoDavid K Waggoner rsquo98 HillsboroJonathan P Wilkerson rsquo09 AustinHon Melody M Wilkinson rsquo88 Fort WorthJacquelyn M Wilson rsquo07 HoustonLee Wilson rsquo07 Houston
16 Texas Tech University School of Law
Congratulations Class of 2016
Send your updates to communicationslawttuedu and keep tabs on your classmates via
Texas Tech Lawyer annual magazineThe Sidebar Express monthly e-newsletter
Stay connected
TTU_Law facebookcomTexasTechLaw bitlycomTexasTechLaw
Achievements and Awards
Whorsquos Who Among Students in AmericanUniversities amp Colleges
Pro Bono Excellence Award
Pro Bono Honors Award
Underwood Top Grade Award 2015
Excellence in Legal Research Program
Pro Bono Deanrsquos Award
Clinical Programs
Regional Externship Program
ABA National Negotiation Team
Student Ambassadors
Academy for Leadership in the LegalProfession Senior Fellows
Academy for Leadership in the LegalProfession Fellow
Legal Practice Top Brief Award
Joshua W FordTriana GonzalezKylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Joshua W FordMegan MrsquoLiss SaltzmanTriana Gonzalez
Joshua W FordErin Rea
Benjamin Petty
Robert BerlethWesley ChanJoshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana GonzalezErin Rea
Annie J NorthcuttAdvanced Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic
Triana GonzalezCivil Practice Clinic
Joshua W FordKylie Ann Morrison RahlTax Clinic
Mariana AlvarezSheetul HassanBenjamin Petty
Anna Kristine Watkins
Laura M Perez
Robert BerlethJoshua Aaron DawsTriana Gonzalez
Alex Walker Presti
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
2015ndash2016
2014ndash2015
201620162016
2016
2014ndash2015
DallasDallasDallas
201620152015
20152015
20152016
8 Texas Tech University School of Law
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 9
Student Organization Leadership
Law Journals
Tech Law Military Association
Intellectual Property Student Association
Christian Legal Society
Estate Planning Society
Business and Bankruptcy Law Journal
Estate Planning and Community PropertyLaw Journal
Journal of Biosecurity Biosafetyand Biodefense Law
Phi Alpha Delta
Administrative Law Journal
Texas Bank Lawyer
Texas Tech Law Review
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
South Texas Student Association
Tech Health Law Association
Robert BerlethMegan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Wesley Chan
Joshua W Ford
Joshua W Ford
Sheetul Hassan
Benjamin Petty
Joshua W Ford
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Annie J NorthcuttTriana Gonzalez
Annie J NorthcuttBenjamin Petty
Triana Gonzalez
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Annie J Northcutt
Joshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana Gonzalez
President (2015ndash2016)Organizational Development Chair (2015ndash2016)
Secretary (2015ndash2016)
Vice-President(2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)Articles Editor (2015)Staff Editor (2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Executive Managing Editor (2016)
Clerk (2015ndash2016)
Articles Editor (2016)Staff Editor (2015)Comment Editor (2016)
Spencer Salmon Award 2016 Top Bankruptcy Bulletin
2016
Senior Writer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2016)President (2015ndash2016)
President (2016)Vice President (2015ndash2016)
Texas Tech University System Board of Regents
Texas Tech University School of Law Deans
Stephen Black JD LLMAssociate Dean for Strategy amp Innovation
John R Delony MEd PhDAssociate Dean for Student Life
Wendy Adele Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Dean for Admissions and Educational Effectiveness
Alison G Myhra JD LLMAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs
Frank Ramos Jr MA EdDAssociate Dean for Administration and Finance
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDAssociate Dean for Faculty Research and Development
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDAssociate Dean for Law Library
Amy Jarmon MEd EdD JDAssistant Dean for Academic Success Programs
Danielle Saavedra JD rsquo15Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives
Brian J Uline MBAAssistant Dean for Finance and Administration
Janessa Walls MBAAssistant Dean of Academic Services
Jeremy Stewart El PasoStudent Regent
Texas Tech University System Administrators
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81Chancellor
Kent R Hance JDChancellor Emeritus
Larry K Anders DallasJohn Esparza AustinL Frederick ldquoRickrdquo Francis El PasoRonnie Hammonds Houston
Mickey L Long MidlandChairman
Lawrence Schovanec PhDPresident
Michael Galyean PhDInterim Provost
Christopher M Huckabee Fort WorthTim Lancaster AbileneJohn D Steinmetz Dallas
Debbie Montford San AntonioVice Chairwoman
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 11
Darby Dickerson MA JDDean
Full-Time Faculty
Rishi R Batra JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Academy for Leadership in the Legal Profession
Dustin B Benham JDProfessor of Law
Gerry W Beyer JD LLM JSDGovernor Preston E Smith Regents Professor of Law
Stephen Black JD LLMProfessor of Law Director LLM in United States Legal Studies Program
Bryan T Camp MA JD LLMGeorge H Mahon Professor of Law
William R Casto JD JSDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor
Eric A Chiappinelli JDFrank McDonald Professor of Law
Catherine Martin Christopher JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Bar Preparation Resources
J Wesley Cochran MLL JDJack F Maddox Professor of Law
Darby Dickerson MA JDW Frank Newton Professor of Law
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81 Professor of Law
Jarod S Gonzalez JDProfessor of Law
DeLeith Duke Gossett JDAssociate Professor of Law
Sally M Henry MAT JDAssociate Professor of Law
Wendy A Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Professor of Law Director Pre-Law Academy
Vaughn E James MDiv MBA JD PhDJudge Robert H Bean Professor of Law
Travis Dale Jones JDProfessor of Legal Practice
John E Krahmer JD LLMFoundation Professor of Commercial Law
Arnold H Loewy JD LLMGeorge R Killam Jr Chair of Criminal Law
Patrick S Metze JDProfessor of Law Director Criminal Clinics
Richard W Murphy MFA JDATampT Professor of Law
Alison G Myhra JD LLMProfessor of Law
Alyson L Outenreath JD rsquo00Professor of Law
Dean G Pawlowic MA JDProfessor of Law
M Alexander Pearl JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Center for Water Law and Policy
Tracy Hresko Pearl MSc JDAssociate Professor of Law
Jorge A Ramiacuterez JDWalter and Anne Huffman Professor of Law
Richard Rosen JD LLMGlenn D West Endowed Professor of Law Director Center for Military Law and Policy
Wendy Tolson Ross JDProfessor of Law Director Family Law and Housing Clinic
Brian D Shannon JDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Texas Tech University Faculty Athletics Representative
Brie D Sherwin MS JD rsquo01 PhDAssociate Professor of Law Adjunct Professor Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Public Health Director Dual Degree andConcentration Programs
Robert T Sherwin JD rsquo01Assistant Professor of Law Director Advocacy Programs
Nancy J Soonpaa MA JDProfessor of Law Director Legal Practice Program
Larry R Spain JDAlvin R Allison Professor of Law Director Clinical Programs and Civil Practice Clinic
12 Texas Tech University School of Law
Visiting Faculty
William R Keffer JDVisiting Associate Professor of PracticeDirector Energy Law Lecture Series Assistant Director Bar Preparation Resources
Emeritus Faculty
David C Cummins JD LLMProfessor of Law Emeritus
Kent R Hance JD Chancellor Emeritus Professor of Law Emeritus
Walter B Huffman MEd JD rsquo77Dean Emeritus
Frank Skillern JDGeorge W McCleskey Professor of Water Law Emeritus
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Director Center for Biodefense Law and Public Policy Director Law and Science Certificate Program and JDMS Program in Life Sciences
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDProfessor of Law
John L Watts JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thorton Professor of Law
Robert A Weninger JD LLB LLMJ Hadley Edgar Professor of Law Teaching Academy Representative
Kyle Velte JD LLMVisiting Assistant Professor of Law
Bruce M Kramer JD LLMJack F Maddox Professor of Law Emeritus
Annette W Marple JD rsquo73Associate Professor of Law Emeritus
Marilyn Phelan JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Emeritus
Rodric B Schoen JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thornton Professor of Law Emeritus
Jamie J Baker JD MLISAssociate Law Librarian
D Marin Dell JD MSAssociate Law Librarian
Law Library Faculty
Alyson M Drake MLIS JDAssistant Law Librarian
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 13
Adjunct Faculty
Douglas C Atnipp JD rsquo85C Richard ldquoDickrdquo Baker JDCharles P Bubany JDHon Ann-Marie Carruth JD rsquo06Bob Chanda JDAllison Clayton JD rsquo07Aaron R Clements JD rsquo96Donna Courville JD rsquo94James R Eissinger JDBryan A Garner JDRichard A Ginsburg MBA JD rsquo94Sarah M Gunter JD rsquo01Thomas G Hall JD rsquo81Hon Leslie F ldquoLesrdquo Hatch JD rsquo88Elizabeth Hill MEd JD rsquo12Dustin Howell JD rsquo08Hon James R Jordan JD rsquo77Cynthia A Jumper MD
Shery Kime-Goodwin JD rsquo94W Mark Lanier JD rsquo84Adam S Levine MD JDQ Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Hon Melissa J McNamara JD rsquo94Cecilia H Morgan JD rsquo77Jill Patterson PhDDon R Richards JD rsquo84Paul K Stafford JD rsquo94Stephen Stone JDDavid N Strange JDGary R Terrell JD rsquo77Lori Truitt JD rsquo08D Gene Valentini MA JDDenette Vaughn JD rsquo81Glenn D West JD rsquo78Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01
Staff
Paul AguilarSystems Administrator
Jo Ann AltmanExecutive Associate to the Dean
Sal BecerraProjects ManagerAdministrative Offices AssistantLaw Library
Elizabeth BertrandDirector for Special Projects
John ldquoJackrdquo BishirProgrammer Analyst II Law Library
Connie BowersSenior Business Assistant
Odilia CalderonSerialsLibrary Specialist
William ClarkHelp Desk Technician
Sherry CoffmanAcquisitionsLibrary Specialist
Tracy CoffmanSenior Business Assistant
Ryn DunnProgrammer Analyst II
Ray EspinozaWeb Applications Programmer
Alex FergusonReference Assistant Law Library
Andrea GarciaExternal Relations Coordinator
Rick GomezMail-SupplementationLibrary Specialist
Lisa Green MSManager Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Sharon HarkeyAccountant Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Beverly HatchettCirculation AssistantLibrary Specialist
Karen HoldenDirector of Development and Donor Relations
Sabrina Huffman JDAssistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Donna JonesSenior Business Assistant Journal Secretary
14 Texas Tech University School of Law
Staff (cont)
Lynn KarnavasExecutive Administrative Assistant
Sue Kelleher MLISAssistant Director for Systems and Collections
David KellyCirculation Supervisor and Special ProjectsLaw Library
Susan KittenManager Library
Robyn LambAssistant Registrar
Ashley N Langdon JD rsquo11Director of Alumni Relations
Mark LangfordSenior Financial Aid Advisor
Joe LaraEvening and Weekend Supervisor Library
Nathan Leake JDAssociate Director of Career Services
Erica LuxDirector for Calendar and Events
Q Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Clinic Fellow Family LawHousing Clinic andCriminal Defense Clinic
Nancy MojicaLow-Income Taxpayer Clinic CommunityOutreach Coordinator
Melinda MooreLead Account Processor
Katie MoorheadAdministrative Coordinator
Barbara Painter-Moreno MAAssistant Director of Library Operations
Elma MorenoOffice ManagerLegal Assistant Clinical Programs
Terri M Morgeson JD rsquo03Clinic Fellow Director of Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Oscar Natividad JrSenior DesignerWebmaster
Beixin Ni MATechnology Support Supervisor
Emily RappSenior Business Assistant
Cecil ReederHelp Desk
Stacy Riker JD rsquo16Associate Director for Student LifeDirector for Pro Bono Projects
Gregory RobertsDirector for Academic Technologies
Sarah E SalazarDirector of Communications
Irma SheplerOffice ManagerLegal AssistantCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
Paula Smith JD rsquo01Director of Career Services
Natalie Tarenko MA PhDWriting Specialist
Michele ThaetigSenior Business Assistant
Janessa Walls MBARegistrar
Donna WilliamsSenior Admissions Counselor
Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01Chief Public DefenderCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 15
Texas Tech School of Law Alumni AssociationExecutive Committee mdash 2016ndash2017
Janna C Clarke rsquo84 Fort WorthGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthKimberly S Houston rsquo04 CarrolltonDustin M Howell rsquo08 AustinAmber L James rsquo08 OdessaMark W Laney rsquo72 PlainviewNatalie C Lee rsquo09 ArlingtonMichael S Martinez rsquo11 ArlingtonRep Joseph Edward ldquoJoerdquo Moody rsquo06 El PasoLee Ann Reno rsquo94 Amarillo
Texas Tech Law School FoundationBoard of Trustees mdash 2016ndash2017
Texas Tech Law School FoundationEmeritus Trustees
Mark Griffin rsquo79 Lubbock middot PresidentThomas G Hall rsquo81 Fort Worth middot Vice PresidentDarby Dickerson Lubbock middot SecretaryTreasurer
Darryl Vereen rsquo92 El Paso middot PresidentAshley N Langdon rsquo11 Lubbock middot Secretary
Douglas C Atnipp rsquo85 HoustonW C ldquoDubrdquo Bratcher rsquo75 LubbockAlberto ldquoBetordquo Cardenas rsquo98 HoustonMC Carrington rsquo82 BeaumontMimi Coffey rsquo94 Fort WorthRobert ldquoBobrdquo Collier rsquo69 DallasDavid W Copeland rsquo82 Denver COGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMSuzan E Fenner rsquo71 RichardsonHon Kem Thompson Frost rsquo83 HoustonKarolyne H C Garner rsquo06 DallasLaura P Gordon rsquo83 El PasoChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthArt A Hall rsquo96 San AntonioJeffrey W Hellberg Jr rsquo96 DallasMichael J Henry rsquo81 Fort WorthRoger A Key rsquo76 LubbockW Mark Lanier rsquo84 HoustonBrian U Loncar rsquo87 Dallas
William Allensworth rsquo74 AustinGregory W Curry rsquo89 DallasKevin Glasheen rsquo88 LubbockGeorge H Nelson LubbockJohn Crews Lubbock
William ldquoBillrdquo Mateja rsquo86 DallasCarmen S Mitchell rsquo82 DallasChris Peirson rsquo77 DallasDouglass C Robison rsquo82 MidlandRichard Roper III rsquo82 DallasBarbara K Runge rsquo74 HoustonDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioPaul K Stafford rsquo94 DallasJessica Whitacre Thorne rsquo95 DallasMitchell A Toups rsquo82 BeaumontDiana M Valdez rsquo04 El PasoDarryl Vereen rsquo92 El PasoGeoffrey D Weisbart rsquo86 AustinLaKeisha Forteacute Wells rsquo06 DallasGlenn D West rsquo78 DallasHon Mollee E Westfall rsquo94 Fort WorthMark D White rsquo82 AmarilloJo Ben Whittenburg rsquo73 Beaumont
Martin Dies III rsquo74 OrangeJohn T Huffaker rsquo74 LubbockJohn Simpson III rsquo74 LubbockHon Jeff Wentworth rsquo71 San Antonio
Lori M Scott rsquo89 MidlandDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioMelissa C Simpson rsquo05 LubbockStacy A Stockard rsquo09 LubbockOmar G Villa rsquo05 El PasoDavid K Waggoner rsquo98 HillsboroJonathan P Wilkerson rsquo09 AustinHon Melody M Wilkinson rsquo88 Fort WorthJacquelyn M Wilson rsquo07 HoustonLee Wilson rsquo07 Houston
16 Texas Tech University School of Law
Congratulations Class of 2016
Send your updates to communicationslawttuedu and keep tabs on your classmates via
Texas Tech Lawyer annual magazineThe Sidebar Express monthly e-newsletter
Stay connected
TTU_Law facebookcomTexasTechLaw bitlycomTexasTechLaw
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 9
Student Organization Leadership
Law Journals
Tech Law Military Association
Intellectual Property Student Association
Christian Legal Society
Estate Planning Society
Business and Bankruptcy Law Journal
Estate Planning and Community PropertyLaw Journal
Journal of Biosecurity Biosafetyand Biodefense Law
Phi Alpha Delta
Administrative Law Journal
Texas Bank Lawyer
Texas Tech Law Review
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
South Texas Student Association
Tech Health Law Association
Robert BerlethMegan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Wesley Chan
Joshua W Ford
Joshua W Ford
Sheetul Hassan
Benjamin Petty
Joshua W Ford
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Megan MrsquoLiss Saltzman
Annie J NorthcuttTriana Gonzalez
Annie J NorthcuttBenjamin Petty
Triana Gonzalez
Kylie Ann Morrison Rahl
Annie J Northcutt
Joshua W FordTriana Gonzalez
Triana Gonzalez
President (2015ndash2016)Organizational Development Chair (2015ndash2016)
Secretary (2015ndash2016)
Vice-President(2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)Articles Editor (2015)Staff Editor (2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Executive Managing Editor (2016)
Clerk (2015ndash2016)
Articles Editor (2016)Staff Editor (2015)Comment Editor (2016)
Spencer Salmon Award 2016 Top Bankruptcy Bulletin
2016
Senior Writer (2015ndash2016)
Staff Editor (2015)Articles Editor (2016)
Treasurer (2015ndash2016)
Treasurer (2016)President (2015ndash2016)
President (2016)Vice President (2015ndash2016)
Texas Tech University System Board of Regents
Texas Tech University School of Law Deans
Stephen Black JD LLMAssociate Dean for Strategy amp Innovation
John R Delony MEd PhDAssociate Dean for Student Life
Wendy Adele Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Dean for Admissions and Educational Effectiveness
Alison G Myhra JD LLMAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs
Frank Ramos Jr MA EdDAssociate Dean for Administration and Finance
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDAssociate Dean for Faculty Research and Development
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDAssociate Dean for Law Library
Amy Jarmon MEd EdD JDAssistant Dean for Academic Success Programs
Danielle Saavedra JD rsquo15Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives
Brian J Uline MBAAssistant Dean for Finance and Administration
Janessa Walls MBAAssistant Dean of Academic Services
Jeremy Stewart El PasoStudent Regent
Texas Tech University System Administrators
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81Chancellor
Kent R Hance JDChancellor Emeritus
Larry K Anders DallasJohn Esparza AustinL Frederick ldquoRickrdquo Francis El PasoRonnie Hammonds Houston
Mickey L Long MidlandChairman
Lawrence Schovanec PhDPresident
Michael Galyean PhDInterim Provost
Christopher M Huckabee Fort WorthTim Lancaster AbileneJohn D Steinmetz Dallas
Debbie Montford San AntonioVice Chairwoman
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 11
Darby Dickerson MA JDDean
Full-Time Faculty
Rishi R Batra JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Academy for Leadership in the Legal Profession
Dustin B Benham JDProfessor of Law
Gerry W Beyer JD LLM JSDGovernor Preston E Smith Regents Professor of Law
Stephen Black JD LLMProfessor of Law Director LLM in United States Legal Studies Program
Bryan T Camp MA JD LLMGeorge H Mahon Professor of Law
William R Casto JD JSDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor
Eric A Chiappinelli JDFrank McDonald Professor of Law
Catherine Martin Christopher JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Bar Preparation Resources
J Wesley Cochran MLL JDJack F Maddox Professor of Law
Darby Dickerson MA JDW Frank Newton Professor of Law
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81 Professor of Law
Jarod S Gonzalez JDProfessor of Law
DeLeith Duke Gossett JDAssociate Professor of Law
Sally M Henry MAT JDAssociate Professor of Law
Wendy A Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Professor of Law Director Pre-Law Academy
Vaughn E James MDiv MBA JD PhDJudge Robert H Bean Professor of Law
Travis Dale Jones JDProfessor of Legal Practice
John E Krahmer JD LLMFoundation Professor of Commercial Law
Arnold H Loewy JD LLMGeorge R Killam Jr Chair of Criminal Law
Patrick S Metze JDProfessor of Law Director Criminal Clinics
Richard W Murphy MFA JDATampT Professor of Law
Alison G Myhra JD LLMProfessor of Law
Alyson L Outenreath JD rsquo00Professor of Law
Dean G Pawlowic MA JDProfessor of Law
M Alexander Pearl JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Center for Water Law and Policy
Tracy Hresko Pearl MSc JDAssociate Professor of Law
Jorge A Ramiacuterez JDWalter and Anne Huffman Professor of Law
Richard Rosen JD LLMGlenn D West Endowed Professor of Law Director Center for Military Law and Policy
Wendy Tolson Ross JDProfessor of Law Director Family Law and Housing Clinic
Brian D Shannon JDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Texas Tech University Faculty Athletics Representative
Brie D Sherwin MS JD rsquo01 PhDAssociate Professor of Law Adjunct Professor Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Public Health Director Dual Degree andConcentration Programs
Robert T Sherwin JD rsquo01Assistant Professor of Law Director Advocacy Programs
Nancy J Soonpaa MA JDProfessor of Law Director Legal Practice Program
Larry R Spain JDAlvin R Allison Professor of Law Director Clinical Programs and Civil Practice Clinic
12 Texas Tech University School of Law
Visiting Faculty
William R Keffer JDVisiting Associate Professor of PracticeDirector Energy Law Lecture Series Assistant Director Bar Preparation Resources
Emeritus Faculty
David C Cummins JD LLMProfessor of Law Emeritus
Kent R Hance JD Chancellor Emeritus Professor of Law Emeritus
Walter B Huffman MEd JD rsquo77Dean Emeritus
Frank Skillern JDGeorge W McCleskey Professor of Water Law Emeritus
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Director Center for Biodefense Law and Public Policy Director Law and Science Certificate Program and JDMS Program in Life Sciences
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDProfessor of Law
John L Watts JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thorton Professor of Law
Robert A Weninger JD LLB LLMJ Hadley Edgar Professor of Law Teaching Academy Representative
Kyle Velte JD LLMVisiting Assistant Professor of Law
Bruce M Kramer JD LLMJack F Maddox Professor of Law Emeritus
Annette W Marple JD rsquo73Associate Professor of Law Emeritus
Marilyn Phelan JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Emeritus
Rodric B Schoen JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thornton Professor of Law Emeritus
Jamie J Baker JD MLISAssociate Law Librarian
D Marin Dell JD MSAssociate Law Librarian
Law Library Faculty
Alyson M Drake MLIS JDAssistant Law Librarian
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 13
Adjunct Faculty
Douglas C Atnipp JD rsquo85C Richard ldquoDickrdquo Baker JDCharles P Bubany JDHon Ann-Marie Carruth JD rsquo06Bob Chanda JDAllison Clayton JD rsquo07Aaron R Clements JD rsquo96Donna Courville JD rsquo94James R Eissinger JDBryan A Garner JDRichard A Ginsburg MBA JD rsquo94Sarah M Gunter JD rsquo01Thomas G Hall JD rsquo81Hon Leslie F ldquoLesrdquo Hatch JD rsquo88Elizabeth Hill MEd JD rsquo12Dustin Howell JD rsquo08Hon James R Jordan JD rsquo77Cynthia A Jumper MD
Shery Kime-Goodwin JD rsquo94W Mark Lanier JD rsquo84Adam S Levine MD JDQ Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Hon Melissa J McNamara JD rsquo94Cecilia H Morgan JD rsquo77Jill Patterson PhDDon R Richards JD rsquo84Paul K Stafford JD rsquo94Stephen Stone JDDavid N Strange JDGary R Terrell JD rsquo77Lori Truitt JD rsquo08D Gene Valentini MA JDDenette Vaughn JD rsquo81Glenn D West JD rsquo78Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01
Staff
Paul AguilarSystems Administrator
Jo Ann AltmanExecutive Associate to the Dean
Sal BecerraProjects ManagerAdministrative Offices AssistantLaw Library
Elizabeth BertrandDirector for Special Projects
John ldquoJackrdquo BishirProgrammer Analyst II Law Library
Connie BowersSenior Business Assistant
Odilia CalderonSerialsLibrary Specialist
William ClarkHelp Desk Technician
Sherry CoffmanAcquisitionsLibrary Specialist
Tracy CoffmanSenior Business Assistant
Ryn DunnProgrammer Analyst II
Ray EspinozaWeb Applications Programmer
Alex FergusonReference Assistant Law Library
Andrea GarciaExternal Relations Coordinator
Rick GomezMail-SupplementationLibrary Specialist
Lisa Green MSManager Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Sharon HarkeyAccountant Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Beverly HatchettCirculation AssistantLibrary Specialist
Karen HoldenDirector of Development and Donor Relations
Sabrina Huffman JDAssistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Donna JonesSenior Business Assistant Journal Secretary
14 Texas Tech University School of Law
Staff (cont)
Lynn KarnavasExecutive Administrative Assistant
Sue Kelleher MLISAssistant Director for Systems and Collections
David KellyCirculation Supervisor and Special ProjectsLaw Library
Susan KittenManager Library
Robyn LambAssistant Registrar
Ashley N Langdon JD rsquo11Director of Alumni Relations
Mark LangfordSenior Financial Aid Advisor
Joe LaraEvening and Weekend Supervisor Library
Nathan Leake JDAssociate Director of Career Services
Erica LuxDirector for Calendar and Events
Q Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Clinic Fellow Family LawHousing Clinic andCriminal Defense Clinic
Nancy MojicaLow-Income Taxpayer Clinic CommunityOutreach Coordinator
Melinda MooreLead Account Processor
Katie MoorheadAdministrative Coordinator
Barbara Painter-Moreno MAAssistant Director of Library Operations
Elma MorenoOffice ManagerLegal Assistant Clinical Programs
Terri M Morgeson JD rsquo03Clinic Fellow Director of Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Oscar Natividad JrSenior DesignerWebmaster
Beixin Ni MATechnology Support Supervisor
Emily RappSenior Business Assistant
Cecil ReederHelp Desk
Stacy Riker JD rsquo16Associate Director for Student LifeDirector for Pro Bono Projects
Gregory RobertsDirector for Academic Technologies
Sarah E SalazarDirector of Communications
Irma SheplerOffice ManagerLegal AssistantCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
Paula Smith JD rsquo01Director of Career Services
Natalie Tarenko MA PhDWriting Specialist
Michele ThaetigSenior Business Assistant
Janessa Walls MBARegistrar
Donna WilliamsSenior Admissions Counselor
Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01Chief Public DefenderCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 15
Texas Tech School of Law Alumni AssociationExecutive Committee mdash 2016ndash2017
Janna C Clarke rsquo84 Fort WorthGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthKimberly S Houston rsquo04 CarrolltonDustin M Howell rsquo08 AustinAmber L James rsquo08 OdessaMark W Laney rsquo72 PlainviewNatalie C Lee rsquo09 ArlingtonMichael S Martinez rsquo11 ArlingtonRep Joseph Edward ldquoJoerdquo Moody rsquo06 El PasoLee Ann Reno rsquo94 Amarillo
Texas Tech Law School FoundationBoard of Trustees mdash 2016ndash2017
Texas Tech Law School FoundationEmeritus Trustees
Mark Griffin rsquo79 Lubbock middot PresidentThomas G Hall rsquo81 Fort Worth middot Vice PresidentDarby Dickerson Lubbock middot SecretaryTreasurer
Darryl Vereen rsquo92 El Paso middot PresidentAshley N Langdon rsquo11 Lubbock middot Secretary
Douglas C Atnipp rsquo85 HoustonW C ldquoDubrdquo Bratcher rsquo75 LubbockAlberto ldquoBetordquo Cardenas rsquo98 HoustonMC Carrington rsquo82 BeaumontMimi Coffey rsquo94 Fort WorthRobert ldquoBobrdquo Collier rsquo69 DallasDavid W Copeland rsquo82 Denver COGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMSuzan E Fenner rsquo71 RichardsonHon Kem Thompson Frost rsquo83 HoustonKarolyne H C Garner rsquo06 DallasLaura P Gordon rsquo83 El PasoChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthArt A Hall rsquo96 San AntonioJeffrey W Hellberg Jr rsquo96 DallasMichael J Henry rsquo81 Fort WorthRoger A Key rsquo76 LubbockW Mark Lanier rsquo84 HoustonBrian U Loncar rsquo87 Dallas
William Allensworth rsquo74 AustinGregory W Curry rsquo89 DallasKevin Glasheen rsquo88 LubbockGeorge H Nelson LubbockJohn Crews Lubbock
William ldquoBillrdquo Mateja rsquo86 DallasCarmen S Mitchell rsquo82 DallasChris Peirson rsquo77 DallasDouglass C Robison rsquo82 MidlandRichard Roper III rsquo82 DallasBarbara K Runge rsquo74 HoustonDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioPaul K Stafford rsquo94 DallasJessica Whitacre Thorne rsquo95 DallasMitchell A Toups rsquo82 BeaumontDiana M Valdez rsquo04 El PasoDarryl Vereen rsquo92 El PasoGeoffrey D Weisbart rsquo86 AustinLaKeisha Forteacute Wells rsquo06 DallasGlenn D West rsquo78 DallasHon Mollee E Westfall rsquo94 Fort WorthMark D White rsquo82 AmarilloJo Ben Whittenburg rsquo73 Beaumont
Martin Dies III rsquo74 OrangeJohn T Huffaker rsquo74 LubbockJohn Simpson III rsquo74 LubbockHon Jeff Wentworth rsquo71 San Antonio
Lori M Scott rsquo89 MidlandDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioMelissa C Simpson rsquo05 LubbockStacy A Stockard rsquo09 LubbockOmar G Villa rsquo05 El PasoDavid K Waggoner rsquo98 HillsboroJonathan P Wilkerson rsquo09 AustinHon Melody M Wilkinson rsquo88 Fort WorthJacquelyn M Wilson rsquo07 HoustonLee Wilson rsquo07 Houston
16 Texas Tech University School of Law
Congratulations Class of 2016
Send your updates to communicationslawttuedu and keep tabs on your classmates via
Texas Tech Lawyer annual magazineThe Sidebar Express monthly e-newsletter
Stay connected
TTU_Law facebookcomTexasTechLaw bitlycomTexasTechLaw
Texas Tech University System Board of Regents
Texas Tech University School of Law Deans
Stephen Black JD LLMAssociate Dean for Strategy amp Innovation
John R Delony MEd PhDAssociate Dean for Student Life
Wendy Adele Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Dean for Admissions and Educational Effectiveness
Alison G Myhra JD LLMAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs
Frank Ramos Jr MA EdDAssociate Dean for Administration and Finance
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDAssociate Dean for Faculty Research and Development
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDAssociate Dean for Law Library
Amy Jarmon MEd EdD JDAssistant Dean for Academic Success Programs
Danielle Saavedra JD rsquo15Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives
Brian J Uline MBAAssistant Dean for Finance and Administration
Janessa Walls MBAAssistant Dean of Academic Services
Jeremy Stewart El PasoStudent Regent
Texas Tech University System Administrators
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81Chancellor
Kent R Hance JDChancellor Emeritus
Larry K Anders DallasJohn Esparza AustinL Frederick ldquoRickrdquo Francis El PasoRonnie Hammonds Houston
Mickey L Long MidlandChairman
Lawrence Schovanec PhDPresident
Michael Galyean PhDInterim Provost
Christopher M Huckabee Fort WorthTim Lancaster AbileneJohn D Steinmetz Dallas
Debbie Montford San AntonioVice Chairwoman
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 11
Darby Dickerson MA JDDean
Full-Time Faculty
Rishi R Batra JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Academy for Leadership in the Legal Profession
Dustin B Benham JDProfessor of Law
Gerry W Beyer JD LLM JSDGovernor Preston E Smith Regents Professor of Law
Stephen Black JD LLMProfessor of Law Director LLM in United States Legal Studies Program
Bryan T Camp MA JD LLMGeorge H Mahon Professor of Law
William R Casto JD JSDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor
Eric A Chiappinelli JDFrank McDonald Professor of Law
Catherine Martin Christopher JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Bar Preparation Resources
J Wesley Cochran MLL JDJack F Maddox Professor of Law
Darby Dickerson MA JDW Frank Newton Professor of Law
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81 Professor of Law
Jarod S Gonzalez JDProfessor of Law
DeLeith Duke Gossett JDAssociate Professor of Law
Sally M Henry MAT JDAssociate Professor of Law
Wendy A Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Professor of Law Director Pre-Law Academy
Vaughn E James MDiv MBA JD PhDJudge Robert H Bean Professor of Law
Travis Dale Jones JDProfessor of Legal Practice
John E Krahmer JD LLMFoundation Professor of Commercial Law
Arnold H Loewy JD LLMGeorge R Killam Jr Chair of Criminal Law
Patrick S Metze JDProfessor of Law Director Criminal Clinics
Richard W Murphy MFA JDATampT Professor of Law
Alison G Myhra JD LLMProfessor of Law
Alyson L Outenreath JD rsquo00Professor of Law
Dean G Pawlowic MA JDProfessor of Law
M Alexander Pearl JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Center for Water Law and Policy
Tracy Hresko Pearl MSc JDAssociate Professor of Law
Jorge A Ramiacuterez JDWalter and Anne Huffman Professor of Law
Richard Rosen JD LLMGlenn D West Endowed Professor of Law Director Center for Military Law and Policy
Wendy Tolson Ross JDProfessor of Law Director Family Law and Housing Clinic
Brian D Shannon JDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Texas Tech University Faculty Athletics Representative
Brie D Sherwin MS JD rsquo01 PhDAssociate Professor of Law Adjunct Professor Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Public Health Director Dual Degree andConcentration Programs
Robert T Sherwin JD rsquo01Assistant Professor of Law Director Advocacy Programs
Nancy J Soonpaa MA JDProfessor of Law Director Legal Practice Program
Larry R Spain JDAlvin R Allison Professor of Law Director Clinical Programs and Civil Practice Clinic
12 Texas Tech University School of Law
Visiting Faculty
William R Keffer JDVisiting Associate Professor of PracticeDirector Energy Law Lecture Series Assistant Director Bar Preparation Resources
Emeritus Faculty
David C Cummins JD LLMProfessor of Law Emeritus
Kent R Hance JD Chancellor Emeritus Professor of Law Emeritus
Walter B Huffman MEd JD rsquo77Dean Emeritus
Frank Skillern JDGeorge W McCleskey Professor of Water Law Emeritus
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Director Center for Biodefense Law and Public Policy Director Law and Science Certificate Program and JDMS Program in Life Sciences
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDProfessor of Law
John L Watts JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thorton Professor of Law
Robert A Weninger JD LLB LLMJ Hadley Edgar Professor of Law Teaching Academy Representative
Kyle Velte JD LLMVisiting Assistant Professor of Law
Bruce M Kramer JD LLMJack F Maddox Professor of Law Emeritus
Annette W Marple JD rsquo73Associate Professor of Law Emeritus
Marilyn Phelan JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Emeritus
Rodric B Schoen JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thornton Professor of Law Emeritus
Jamie J Baker JD MLISAssociate Law Librarian
D Marin Dell JD MSAssociate Law Librarian
Law Library Faculty
Alyson M Drake MLIS JDAssistant Law Librarian
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 13
Adjunct Faculty
Douglas C Atnipp JD rsquo85C Richard ldquoDickrdquo Baker JDCharles P Bubany JDHon Ann-Marie Carruth JD rsquo06Bob Chanda JDAllison Clayton JD rsquo07Aaron R Clements JD rsquo96Donna Courville JD rsquo94James R Eissinger JDBryan A Garner JDRichard A Ginsburg MBA JD rsquo94Sarah M Gunter JD rsquo01Thomas G Hall JD rsquo81Hon Leslie F ldquoLesrdquo Hatch JD rsquo88Elizabeth Hill MEd JD rsquo12Dustin Howell JD rsquo08Hon James R Jordan JD rsquo77Cynthia A Jumper MD
Shery Kime-Goodwin JD rsquo94W Mark Lanier JD rsquo84Adam S Levine MD JDQ Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Hon Melissa J McNamara JD rsquo94Cecilia H Morgan JD rsquo77Jill Patterson PhDDon R Richards JD rsquo84Paul K Stafford JD rsquo94Stephen Stone JDDavid N Strange JDGary R Terrell JD rsquo77Lori Truitt JD rsquo08D Gene Valentini MA JDDenette Vaughn JD rsquo81Glenn D West JD rsquo78Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01
Staff
Paul AguilarSystems Administrator
Jo Ann AltmanExecutive Associate to the Dean
Sal BecerraProjects ManagerAdministrative Offices AssistantLaw Library
Elizabeth BertrandDirector for Special Projects
John ldquoJackrdquo BishirProgrammer Analyst II Law Library
Connie BowersSenior Business Assistant
Odilia CalderonSerialsLibrary Specialist
William ClarkHelp Desk Technician
Sherry CoffmanAcquisitionsLibrary Specialist
Tracy CoffmanSenior Business Assistant
Ryn DunnProgrammer Analyst II
Ray EspinozaWeb Applications Programmer
Alex FergusonReference Assistant Law Library
Andrea GarciaExternal Relations Coordinator
Rick GomezMail-SupplementationLibrary Specialist
Lisa Green MSManager Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Sharon HarkeyAccountant Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Beverly HatchettCirculation AssistantLibrary Specialist
Karen HoldenDirector of Development and Donor Relations
Sabrina Huffman JDAssistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Donna JonesSenior Business Assistant Journal Secretary
14 Texas Tech University School of Law
Staff (cont)
Lynn KarnavasExecutive Administrative Assistant
Sue Kelleher MLISAssistant Director for Systems and Collections
David KellyCirculation Supervisor and Special ProjectsLaw Library
Susan KittenManager Library
Robyn LambAssistant Registrar
Ashley N Langdon JD rsquo11Director of Alumni Relations
Mark LangfordSenior Financial Aid Advisor
Joe LaraEvening and Weekend Supervisor Library
Nathan Leake JDAssociate Director of Career Services
Erica LuxDirector for Calendar and Events
Q Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Clinic Fellow Family LawHousing Clinic andCriminal Defense Clinic
Nancy MojicaLow-Income Taxpayer Clinic CommunityOutreach Coordinator
Melinda MooreLead Account Processor
Katie MoorheadAdministrative Coordinator
Barbara Painter-Moreno MAAssistant Director of Library Operations
Elma MorenoOffice ManagerLegal Assistant Clinical Programs
Terri M Morgeson JD rsquo03Clinic Fellow Director of Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Oscar Natividad JrSenior DesignerWebmaster
Beixin Ni MATechnology Support Supervisor
Emily RappSenior Business Assistant
Cecil ReederHelp Desk
Stacy Riker JD rsquo16Associate Director for Student LifeDirector for Pro Bono Projects
Gregory RobertsDirector for Academic Technologies
Sarah E SalazarDirector of Communications
Irma SheplerOffice ManagerLegal AssistantCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
Paula Smith JD rsquo01Director of Career Services
Natalie Tarenko MA PhDWriting Specialist
Michele ThaetigSenior Business Assistant
Janessa Walls MBARegistrar
Donna WilliamsSenior Admissions Counselor
Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01Chief Public DefenderCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 15
Texas Tech School of Law Alumni AssociationExecutive Committee mdash 2016ndash2017
Janna C Clarke rsquo84 Fort WorthGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthKimberly S Houston rsquo04 CarrolltonDustin M Howell rsquo08 AustinAmber L James rsquo08 OdessaMark W Laney rsquo72 PlainviewNatalie C Lee rsquo09 ArlingtonMichael S Martinez rsquo11 ArlingtonRep Joseph Edward ldquoJoerdquo Moody rsquo06 El PasoLee Ann Reno rsquo94 Amarillo
Texas Tech Law School FoundationBoard of Trustees mdash 2016ndash2017
Texas Tech Law School FoundationEmeritus Trustees
Mark Griffin rsquo79 Lubbock middot PresidentThomas G Hall rsquo81 Fort Worth middot Vice PresidentDarby Dickerson Lubbock middot SecretaryTreasurer
Darryl Vereen rsquo92 El Paso middot PresidentAshley N Langdon rsquo11 Lubbock middot Secretary
Douglas C Atnipp rsquo85 HoustonW C ldquoDubrdquo Bratcher rsquo75 LubbockAlberto ldquoBetordquo Cardenas rsquo98 HoustonMC Carrington rsquo82 BeaumontMimi Coffey rsquo94 Fort WorthRobert ldquoBobrdquo Collier rsquo69 DallasDavid W Copeland rsquo82 Denver COGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMSuzan E Fenner rsquo71 RichardsonHon Kem Thompson Frost rsquo83 HoustonKarolyne H C Garner rsquo06 DallasLaura P Gordon rsquo83 El PasoChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthArt A Hall rsquo96 San AntonioJeffrey W Hellberg Jr rsquo96 DallasMichael J Henry rsquo81 Fort WorthRoger A Key rsquo76 LubbockW Mark Lanier rsquo84 HoustonBrian U Loncar rsquo87 Dallas
William Allensworth rsquo74 AustinGregory W Curry rsquo89 DallasKevin Glasheen rsquo88 LubbockGeorge H Nelson LubbockJohn Crews Lubbock
William ldquoBillrdquo Mateja rsquo86 DallasCarmen S Mitchell rsquo82 DallasChris Peirson rsquo77 DallasDouglass C Robison rsquo82 MidlandRichard Roper III rsquo82 DallasBarbara K Runge rsquo74 HoustonDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioPaul K Stafford rsquo94 DallasJessica Whitacre Thorne rsquo95 DallasMitchell A Toups rsquo82 BeaumontDiana M Valdez rsquo04 El PasoDarryl Vereen rsquo92 El PasoGeoffrey D Weisbart rsquo86 AustinLaKeisha Forteacute Wells rsquo06 DallasGlenn D West rsquo78 DallasHon Mollee E Westfall rsquo94 Fort WorthMark D White rsquo82 AmarilloJo Ben Whittenburg rsquo73 Beaumont
Martin Dies III rsquo74 OrangeJohn T Huffaker rsquo74 LubbockJohn Simpson III rsquo74 LubbockHon Jeff Wentworth rsquo71 San Antonio
Lori M Scott rsquo89 MidlandDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioMelissa C Simpson rsquo05 LubbockStacy A Stockard rsquo09 LubbockOmar G Villa rsquo05 El PasoDavid K Waggoner rsquo98 HillsboroJonathan P Wilkerson rsquo09 AustinHon Melody M Wilkinson rsquo88 Fort WorthJacquelyn M Wilson rsquo07 HoustonLee Wilson rsquo07 Houston
16 Texas Tech University School of Law
Congratulations Class of 2016
Send your updates to communicationslawttuedu and keep tabs on your classmates via
Texas Tech Lawyer annual magazineThe Sidebar Express monthly e-newsletter
Stay connected
TTU_Law facebookcomTexasTechLaw bitlycomTexasTechLaw
Full-Time Faculty
Rishi R Batra JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Academy for Leadership in the Legal Profession
Dustin B Benham JDProfessor of Law
Gerry W Beyer JD LLM JSDGovernor Preston E Smith Regents Professor of Law
Stephen Black JD LLMProfessor of Law Director LLM in United States Legal Studies Program
Bryan T Camp MA JD LLMGeorge H Mahon Professor of Law
William R Casto JD JSDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor
Eric A Chiappinelli JDFrank McDonald Professor of Law
Catherine Martin Christopher JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Bar Preparation Resources
J Wesley Cochran MLL JDJack F Maddox Professor of Law
Darby Dickerson MA JDW Frank Newton Professor of Law
Robert L Duncan JD rsquo81 Professor of Law
Jarod S Gonzalez JDProfessor of Law
DeLeith Duke Gossett JDAssociate Professor of Law
Sally M Henry MAT JDAssociate Professor of Law
Wendy A Humphrey MEd JD rsquo01Associate Professor of Law Director Pre-Law Academy
Vaughn E James MDiv MBA JD PhDJudge Robert H Bean Professor of Law
Travis Dale Jones JDProfessor of Legal Practice
John E Krahmer JD LLMFoundation Professor of Commercial Law
Arnold H Loewy JD LLMGeorge R Killam Jr Chair of Criminal Law
Patrick S Metze JDProfessor of Law Director Criminal Clinics
Richard W Murphy MFA JDATampT Professor of Law
Alison G Myhra JD LLMProfessor of Law
Alyson L Outenreath JD rsquo00Professor of Law
Dean G Pawlowic MA JDProfessor of Law
M Alexander Pearl JDAssociate Professor of Law Director Center for Water Law and Policy
Tracy Hresko Pearl MSc JDAssociate Professor of Law
Jorge A Ramiacuterez JDWalter and Anne Huffman Professor of Law
Richard Rosen JD LLMGlenn D West Endowed Professor of Law Director Center for Military Law and Policy
Wendy Tolson Ross JDProfessor of Law Director Family Law and Housing Clinic
Brian D Shannon JDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Texas Tech University Faculty Athletics Representative
Brie D Sherwin MS JD rsquo01 PhDAssociate Professor of Law Adjunct Professor Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Public Health Director Dual Degree andConcentration Programs
Robert T Sherwin JD rsquo01Assistant Professor of Law Director Advocacy Programs
Nancy J Soonpaa MA JDProfessor of Law Director Legal Practice Program
Larry R Spain JDAlvin R Allison Professor of Law Director Clinical Programs and Civil Practice Clinic
12 Texas Tech University School of Law
Visiting Faculty
William R Keffer JDVisiting Associate Professor of PracticeDirector Energy Law Lecture Series Assistant Director Bar Preparation Resources
Emeritus Faculty
David C Cummins JD LLMProfessor of Law Emeritus
Kent R Hance JD Chancellor Emeritus Professor of Law Emeritus
Walter B Huffman MEd JD rsquo77Dean Emeritus
Frank Skillern JDGeorge W McCleskey Professor of Water Law Emeritus
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Director Center for Biodefense Law and Public Policy Director Law and Science Certificate Program and JDMS Program in Life Sciences
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDProfessor of Law
John L Watts JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thorton Professor of Law
Robert A Weninger JD LLB LLMJ Hadley Edgar Professor of Law Teaching Academy Representative
Kyle Velte JD LLMVisiting Assistant Professor of Law
Bruce M Kramer JD LLMJack F Maddox Professor of Law Emeritus
Annette W Marple JD rsquo73Associate Professor of Law Emeritus
Marilyn Phelan JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Emeritus
Rodric B Schoen JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thornton Professor of Law Emeritus
Jamie J Baker JD MLISAssociate Law Librarian
D Marin Dell JD MSAssociate Law Librarian
Law Library Faculty
Alyson M Drake MLIS JDAssistant Law Librarian
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 13
Adjunct Faculty
Douglas C Atnipp JD rsquo85C Richard ldquoDickrdquo Baker JDCharles P Bubany JDHon Ann-Marie Carruth JD rsquo06Bob Chanda JDAllison Clayton JD rsquo07Aaron R Clements JD rsquo96Donna Courville JD rsquo94James R Eissinger JDBryan A Garner JDRichard A Ginsburg MBA JD rsquo94Sarah M Gunter JD rsquo01Thomas G Hall JD rsquo81Hon Leslie F ldquoLesrdquo Hatch JD rsquo88Elizabeth Hill MEd JD rsquo12Dustin Howell JD rsquo08Hon James R Jordan JD rsquo77Cynthia A Jumper MD
Shery Kime-Goodwin JD rsquo94W Mark Lanier JD rsquo84Adam S Levine MD JDQ Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Hon Melissa J McNamara JD rsquo94Cecilia H Morgan JD rsquo77Jill Patterson PhDDon R Richards JD rsquo84Paul K Stafford JD rsquo94Stephen Stone JDDavid N Strange JDGary R Terrell JD rsquo77Lori Truitt JD rsquo08D Gene Valentini MA JDDenette Vaughn JD rsquo81Glenn D West JD rsquo78Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01
Staff
Paul AguilarSystems Administrator
Jo Ann AltmanExecutive Associate to the Dean
Sal BecerraProjects ManagerAdministrative Offices AssistantLaw Library
Elizabeth BertrandDirector for Special Projects
John ldquoJackrdquo BishirProgrammer Analyst II Law Library
Connie BowersSenior Business Assistant
Odilia CalderonSerialsLibrary Specialist
William ClarkHelp Desk Technician
Sherry CoffmanAcquisitionsLibrary Specialist
Tracy CoffmanSenior Business Assistant
Ryn DunnProgrammer Analyst II
Ray EspinozaWeb Applications Programmer
Alex FergusonReference Assistant Law Library
Andrea GarciaExternal Relations Coordinator
Rick GomezMail-SupplementationLibrary Specialist
Lisa Green MSManager Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Sharon HarkeyAccountant Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Beverly HatchettCirculation AssistantLibrary Specialist
Karen HoldenDirector of Development and Donor Relations
Sabrina Huffman JDAssistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Donna JonesSenior Business Assistant Journal Secretary
14 Texas Tech University School of Law
Staff (cont)
Lynn KarnavasExecutive Administrative Assistant
Sue Kelleher MLISAssistant Director for Systems and Collections
David KellyCirculation Supervisor and Special ProjectsLaw Library
Susan KittenManager Library
Robyn LambAssistant Registrar
Ashley N Langdon JD rsquo11Director of Alumni Relations
Mark LangfordSenior Financial Aid Advisor
Joe LaraEvening and Weekend Supervisor Library
Nathan Leake JDAssociate Director of Career Services
Erica LuxDirector for Calendar and Events
Q Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Clinic Fellow Family LawHousing Clinic andCriminal Defense Clinic
Nancy MojicaLow-Income Taxpayer Clinic CommunityOutreach Coordinator
Melinda MooreLead Account Processor
Katie MoorheadAdministrative Coordinator
Barbara Painter-Moreno MAAssistant Director of Library Operations
Elma MorenoOffice ManagerLegal Assistant Clinical Programs
Terri M Morgeson JD rsquo03Clinic Fellow Director of Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Oscar Natividad JrSenior DesignerWebmaster
Beixin Ni MATechnology Support Supervisor
Emily RappSenior Business Assistant
Cecil ReederHelp Desk
Stacy Riker JD rsquo16Associate Director for Student LifeDirector for Pro Bono Projects
Gregory RobertsDirector for Academic Technologies
Sarah E SalazarDirector of Communications
Irma SheplerOffice ManagerLegal AssistantCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
Paula Smith JD rsquo01Director of Career Services
Natalie Tarenko MA PhDWriting Specialist
Michele ThaetigSenior Business Assistant
Janessa Walls MBARegistrar
Donna WilliamsSenior Admissions Counselor
Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01Chief Public DefenderCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 15
Texas Tech School of Law Alumni AssociationExecutive Committee mdash 2016ndash2017
Janna C Clarke rsquo84 Fort WorthGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthKimberly S Houston rsquo04 CarrolltonDustin M Howell rsquo08 AustinAmber L James rsquo08 OdessaMark W Laney rsquo72 PlainviewNatalie C Lee rsquo09 ArlingtonMichael S Martinez rsquo11 ArlingtonRep Joseph Edward ldquoJoerdquo Moody rsquo06 El PasoLee Ann Reno rsquo94 Amarillo
Texas Tech Law School FoundationBoard of Trustees mdash 2016ndash2017
Texas Tech Law School FoundationEmeritus Trustees
Mark Griffin rsquo79 Lubbock middot PresidentThomas G Hall rsquo81 Fort Worth middot Vice PresidentDarby Dickerson Lubbock middot SecretaryTreasurer
Darryl Vereen rsquo92 El Paso middot PresidentAshley N Langdon rsquo11 Lubbock middot Secretary
Douglas C Atnipp rsquo85 HoustonW C ldquoDubrdquo Bratcher rsquo75 LubbockAlberto ldquoBetordquo Cardenas rsquo98 HoustonMC Carrington rsquo82 BeaumontMimi Coffey rsquo94 Fort WorthRobert ldquoBobrdquo Collier rsquo69 DallasDavid W Copeland rsquo82 Denver COGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMSuzan E Fenner rsquo71 RichardsonHon Kem Thompson Frost rsquo83 HoustonKarolyne H C Garner rsquo06 DallasLaura P Gordon rsquo83 El PasoChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthArt A Hall rsquo96 San AntonioJeffrey W Hellberg Jr rsquo96 DallasMichael J Henry rsquo81 Fort WorthRoger A Key rsquo76 LubbockW Mark Lanier rsquo84 HoustonBrian U Loncar rsquo87 Dallas
William Allensworth rsquo74 AustinGregory W Curry rsquo89 DallasKevin Glasheen rsquo88 LubbockGeorge H Nelson LubbockJohn Crews Lubbock
William ldquoBillrdquo Mateja rsquo86 DallasCarmen S Mitchell rsquo82 DallasChris Peirson rsquo77 DallasDouglass C Robison rsquo82 MidlandRichard Roper III rsquo82 DallasBarbara K Runge rsquo74 HoustonDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioPaul K Stafford rsquo94 DallasJessica Whitacre Thorne rsquo95 DallasMitchell A Toups rsquo82 BeaumontDiana M Valdez rsquo04 El PasoDarryl Vereen rsquo92 El PasoGeoffrey D Weisbart rsquo86 AustinLaKeisha Forteacute Wells rsquo06 DallasGlenn D West rsquo78 DallasHon Mollee E Westfall rsquo94 Fort WorthMark D White rsquo82 AmarilloJo Ben Whittenburg rsquo73 Beaumont
Martin Dies III rsquo74 OrangeJohn T Huffaker rsquo74 LubbockJohn Simpson III rsquo74 LubbockHon Jeff Wentworth rsquo71 San Antonio
Lori M Scott rsquo89 MidlandDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioMelissa C Simpson rsquo05 LubbockStacy A Stockard rsquo09 LubbockOmar G Villa rsquo05 El PasoDavid K Waggoner rsquo98 HillsboroJonathan P Wilkerson rsquo09 AustinHon Melody M Wilkinson rsquo88 Fort WorthJacquelyn M Wilson rsquo07 HoustonLee Wilson rsquo07 Houston
16 Texas Tech University School of Law
Congratulations Class of 2016
Send your updates to communicationslawttuedu and keep tabs on your classmates via
Texas Tech Lawyer annual magazineThe Sidebar Express monthly e-newsletter
Stay connected
TTU_Law facebookcomTexasTechLaw bitlycomTexasTechLaw
Visiting Faculty
William R Keffer JDVisiting Associate Professor of PracticeDirector Energy Law Lecture Series Assistant Director Bar Preparation Resources
Emeritus Faculty
David C Cummins JD LLMProfessor of Law Emeritus
Kent R Hance JD Chancellor Emeritus Professor of Law Emeritus
Walter B Huffman MEd JD rsquo77Dean Emeritus
Frank Skillern JDGeorge W McCleskey Professor of Water Law Emeritus
Victoria V Sutton MPA JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Director Center for Biodefense Law and Public Policy Director Law and Science Certificate Program and JDMS Program in Life Sciences
Arturo Torres MEd MLS JD PhDProfessor of Law
John L Watts JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thorton Professor of Law
Robert A Weninger JD LLB LLMJ Hadley Edgar Professor of Law Teaching Academy Representative
Kyle Velte JD LLMVisiting Assistant Professor of Law
Bruce M Kramer JD LLMJack F Maddox Professor of Law Emeritus
Annette W Marple JD rsquo73Associate Professor of Law Emeritus
Marilyn Phelan JD PhDPaul Whitfield Horn Professor Emeritus
Rodric B Schoen JDCharles B ldquoTexrdquo Thornton Professor of Law Emeritus
Jamie J Baker JD MLISAssociate Law Librarian
D Marin Dell JD MSAssociate Law Librarian
Law Library Faculty
Alyson M Drake MLIS JDAssistant Law Librarian
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 13
Adjunct Faculty
Douglas C Atnipp JD rsquo85C Richard ldquoDickrdquo Baker JDCharles P Bubany JDHon Ann-Marie Carruth JD rsquo06Bob Chanda JDAllison Clayton JD rsquo07Aaron R Clements JD rsquo96Donna Courville JD rsquo94James R Eissinger JDBryan A Garner JDRichard A Ginsburg MBA JD rsquo94Sarah M Gunter JD rsquo01Thomas G Hall JD rsquo81Hon Leslie F ldquoLesrdquo Hatch JD rsquo88Elizabeth Hill MEd JD rsquo12Dustin Howell JD rsquo08Hon James R Jordan JD rsquo77Cynthia A Jumper MD
Shery Kime-Goodwin JD rsquo94W Mark Lanier JD rsquo84Adam S Levine MD JDQ Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Hon Melissa J McNamara JD rsquo94Cecilia H Morgan JD rsquo77Jill Patterson PhDDon R Richards JD rsquo84Paul K Stafford JD rsquo94Stephen Stone JDDavid N Strange JDGary R Terrell JD rsquo77Lori Truitt JD rsquo08D Gene Valentini MA JDDenette Vaughn JD rsquo81Glenn D West JD rsquo78Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01
Staff
Paul AguilarSystems Administrator
Jo Ann AltmanExecutive Associate to the Dean
Sal BecerraProjects ManagerAdministrative Offices AssistantLaw Library
Elizabeth BertrandDirector for Special Projects
John ldquoJackrdquo BishirProgrammer Analyst II Law Library
Connie BowersSenior Business Assistant
Odilia CalderonSerialsLibrary Specialist
William ClarkHelp Desk Technician
Sherry CoffmanAcquisitionsLibrary Specialist
Tracy CoffmanSenior Business Assistant
Ryn DunnProgrammer Analyst II
Ray EspinozaWeb Applications Programmer
Alex FergusonReference Assistant Law Library
Andrea GarciaExternal Relations Coordinator
Rick GomezMail-SupplementationLibrary Specialist
Lisa Green MSManager Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Sharon HarkeyAccountant Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Beverly HatchettCirculation AssistantLibrary Specialist
Karen HoldenDirector of Development and Donor Relations
Sabrina Huffman JDAssistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Donna JonesSenior Business Assistant Journal Secretary
14 Texas Tech University School of Law
Staff (cont)
Lynn KarnavasExecutive Administrative Assistant
Sue Kelleher MLISAssistant Director for Systems and Collections
David KellyCirculation Supervisor and Special ProjectsLaw Library
Susan KittenManager Library
Robyn LambAssistant Registrar
Ashley N Langdon JD rsquo11Director of Alumni Relations
Mark LangfordSenior Financial Aid Advisor
Joe LaraEvening and Weekend Supervisor Library
Nathan Leake JDAssociate Director of Career Services
Erica LuxDirector for Calendar and Events
Q Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Clinic Fellow Family LawHousing Clinic andCriminal Defense Clinic
Nancy MojicaLow-Income Taxpayer Clinic CommunityOutreach Coordinator
Melinda MooreLead Account Processor
Katie MoorheadAdministrative Coordinator
Barbara Painter-Moreno MAAssistant Director of Library Operations
Elma MorenoOffice ManagerLegal Assistant Clinical Programs
Terri M Morgeson JD rsquo03Clinic Fellow Director of Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Oscar Natividad JrSenior DesignerWebmaster
Beixin Ni MATechnology Support Supervisor
Emily RappSenior Business Assistant
Cecil ReederHelp Desk
Stacy Riker JD rsquo16Associate Director for Student LifeDirector for Pro Bono Projects
Gregory RobertsDirector for Academic Technologies
Sarah E SalazarDirector of Communications
Irma SheplerOffice ManagerLegal AssistantCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
Paula Smith JD rsquo01Director of Career Services
Natalie Tarenko MA PhDWriting Specialist
Michele ThaetigSenior Business Assistant
Janessa Walls MBARegistrar
Donna WilliamsSenior Admissions Counselor
Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01Chief Public DefenderCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 15
Texas Tech School of Law Alumni AssociationExecutive Committee mdash 2016ndash2017
Janna C Clarke rsquo84 Fort WorthGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthKimberly S Houston rsquo04 CarrolltonDustin M Howell rsquo08 AustinAmber L James rsquo08 OdessaMark W Laney rsquo72 PlainviewNatalie C Lee rsquo09 ArlingtonMichael S Martinez rsquo11 ArlingtonRep Joseph Edward ldquoJoerdquo Moody rsquo06 El PasoLee Ann Reno rsquo94 Amarillo
Texas Tech Law School FoundationBoard of Trustees mdash 2016ndash2017
Texas Tech Law School FoundationEmeritus Trustees
Mark Griffin rsquo79 Lubbock middot PresidentThomas G Hall rsquo81 Fort Worth middot Vice PresidentDarby Dickerson Lubbock middot SecretaryTreasurer
Darryl Vereen rsquo92 El Paso middot PresidentAshley N Langdon rsquo11 Lubbock middot Secretary
Douglas C Atnipp rsquo85 HoustonW C ldquoDubrdquo Bratcher rsquo75 LubbockAlberto ldquoBetordquo Cardenas rsquo98 HoustonMC Carrington rsquo82 BeaumontMimi Coffey rsquo94 Fort WorthRobert ldquoBobrdquo Collier rsquo69 DallasDavid W Copeland rsquo82 Denver COGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMSuzan E Fenner rsquo71 RichardsonHon Kem Thompson Frost rsquo83 HoustonKarolyne H C Garner rsquo06 DallasLaura P Gordon rsquo83 El PasoChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthArt A Hall rsquo96 San AntonioJeffrey W Hellberg Jr rsquo96 DallasMichael J Henry rsquo81 Fort WorthRoger A Key rsquo76 LubbockW Mark Lanier rsquo84 HoustonBrian U Loncar rsquo87 Dallas
William Allensworth rsquo74 AustinGregory W Curry rsquo89 DallasKevin Glasheen rsquo88 LubbockGeorge H Nelson LubbockJohn Crews Lubbock
William ldquoBillrdquo Mateja rsquo86 DallasCarmen S Mitchell rsquo82 DallasChris Peirson rsquo77 DallasDouglass C Robison rsquo82 MidlandRichard Roper III rsquo82 DallasBarbara K Runge rsquo74 HoustonDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioPaul K Stafford rsquo94 DallasJessica Whitacre Thorne rsquo95 DallasMitchell A Toups rsquo82 BeaumontDiana M Valdez rsquo04 El PasoDarryl Vereen rsquo92 El PasoGeoffrey D Weisbart rsquo86 AustinLaKeisha Forteacute Wells rsquo06 DallasGlenn D West rsquo78 DallasHon Mollee E Westfall rsquo94 Fort WorthMark D White rsquo82 AmarilloJo Ben Whittenburg rsquo73 Beaumont
Martin Dies III rsquo74 OrangeJohn T Huffaker rsquo74 LubbockJohn Simpson III rsquo74 LubbockHon Jeff Wentworth rsquo71 San Antonio
Lori M Scott rsquo89 MidlandDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioMelissa C Simpson rsquo05 LubbockStacy A Stockard rsquo09 LubbockOmar G Villa rsquo05 El PasoDavid K Waggoner rsquo98 HillsboroJonathan P Wilkerson rsquo09 AustinHon Melody M Wilkinson rsquo88 Fort WorthJacquelyn M Wilson rsquo07 HoustonLee Wilson rsquo07 Houston
16 Texas Tech University School of Law
Congratulations Class of 2016
Send your updates to communicationslawttuedu and keep tabs on your classmates via
Texas Tech Lawyer annual magazineThe Sidebar Express monthly e-newsletter
Stay connected
TTU_Law facebookcomTexasTechLaw bitlycomTexasTechLaw
Adjunct Faculty
Douglas C Atnipp JD rsquo85C Richard ldquoDickrdquo Baker JDCharles P Bubany JDHon Ann-Marie Carruth JD rsquo06Bob Chanda JDAllison Clayton JD rsquo07Aaron R Clements JD rsquo96Donna Courville JD rsquo94James R Eissinger JDBryan A Garner JDRichard A Ginsburg MBA JD rsquo94Sarah M Gunter JD rsquo01Thomas G Hall JD rsquo81Hon Leslie F ldquoLesrdquo Hatch JD rsquo88Elizabeth Hill MEd JD rsquo12Dustin Howell JD rsquo08Hon James R Jordan JD rsquo77Cynthia A Jumper MD
Shery Kime-Goodwin JD rsquo94W Mark Lanier JD rsquo84Adam S Levine MD JDQ Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Hon Melissa J McNamara JD rsquo94Cecilia H Morgan JD rsquo77Jill Patterson PhDDon R Richards JD rsquo84Paul K Stafford JD rsquo94Stephen Stone JDDavid N Strange JDGary R Terrell JD rsquo77Lori Truitt JD rsquo08D Gene Valentini MA JDDenette Vaughn JD rsquo81Glenn D West JD rsquo78Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01
Staff
Paul AguilarSystems Administrator
Jo Ann AltmanExecutive Associate to the Dean
Sal BecerraProjects ManagerAdministrative Offices AssistantLaw Library
Elizabeth BertrandDirector for Special Projects
John ldquoJackrdquo BishirProgrammer Analyst II Law Library
Connie BowersSenior Business Assistant
Odilia CalderonSerialsLibrary Specialist
William ClarkHelp Desk Technician
Sherry CoffmanAcquisitionsLibrary Specialist
Tracy CoffmanSenior Business Assistant
Ryn DunnProgrammer Analyst II
Ray EspinozaWeb Applications Programmer
Alex FergusonReference Assistant Law Library
Andrea GarciaExternal Relations Coordinator
Rick GomezMail-SupplementationLibrary Specialist
Lisa Green MSManager Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Sharon HarkeyAccountant Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Beverly HatchettCirculation AssistantLibrary Specialist
Karen HoldenDirector of Development and Donor Relations
Sabrina Huffman JDAssistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Donna JonesSenior Business Assistant Journal Secretary
14 Texas Tech University School of Law
Staff (cont)
Lynn KarnavasExecutive Administrative Assistant
Sue Kelleher MLISAssistant Director for Systems and Collections
David KellyCirculation Supervisor and Special ProjectsLaw Library
Susan KittenManager Library
Robyn LambAssistant Registrar
Ashley N Langdon JD rsquo11Director of Alumni Relations
Mark LangfordSenior Financial Aid Advisor
Joe LaraEvening and Weekend Supervisor Library
Nathan Leake JDAssociate Director of Career Services
Erica LuxDirector for Calendar and Events
Q Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Clinic Fellow Family LawHousing Clinic andCriminal Defense Clinic
Nancy MojicaLow-Income Taxpayer Clinic CommunityOutreach Coordinator
Melinda MooreLead Account Processor
Katie MoorheadAdministrative Coordinator
Barbara Painter-Moreno MAAssistant Director of Library Operations
Elma MorenoOffice ManagerLegal Assistant Clinical Programs
Terri M Morgeson JD rsquo03Clinic Fellow Director of Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Oscar Natividad JrSenior DesignerWebmaster
Beixin Ni MATechnology Support Supervisor
Emily RappSenior Business Assistant
Cecil ReederHelp Desk
Stacy Riker JD rsquo16Associate Director for Student LifeDirector for Pro Bono Projects
Gregory RobertsDirector for Academic Technologies
Sarah E SalazarDirector of Communications
Irma SheplerOffice ManagerLegal AssistantCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
Paula Smith JD rsquo01Director of Career Services
Natalie Tarenko MA PhDWriting Specialist
Michele ThaetigSenior Business Assistant
Janessa Walls MBARegistrar
Donna WilliamsSenior Admissions Counselor
Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01Chief Public DefenderCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 15
Texas Tech School of Law Alumni AssociationExecutive Committee mdash 2016ndash2017
Janna C Clarke rsquo84 Fort WorthGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthKimberly S Houston rsquo04 CarrolltonDustin M Howell rsquo08 AustinAmber L James rsquo08 OdessaMark W Laney rsquo72 PlainviewNatalie C Lee rsquo09 ArlingtonMichael S Martinez rsquo11 ArlingtonRep Joseph Edward ldquoJoerdquo Moody rsquo06 El PasoLee Ann Reno rsquo94 Amarillo
Texas Tech Law School FoundationBoard of Trustees mdash 2016ndash2017
Texas Tech Law School FoundationEmeritus Trustees
Mark Griffin rsquo79 Lubbock middot PresidentThomas G Hall rsquo81 Fort Worth middot Vice PresidentDarby Dickerson Lubbock middot SecretaryTreasurer
Darryl Vereen rsquo92 El Paso middot PresidentAshley N Langdon rsquo11 Lubbock middot Secretary
Douglas C Atnipp rsquo85 HoustonW C ldquoDubrdquo Bratcher rsquo75 LubbockAlberto ldquoBetordquo Cardenas rsquo98 HoustonMC Carrington rsquo82 BeaumontMimi Coffey rsquo94 Fort WorthRobert ldquoBobrdquo Collier rsquo69 DallasDavid W Copeland rsquo82 Denver COGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMSuzan E Fenner rsquo71 RichardsonHon Kem Thompson Frost rsquo83 HoustonKarolyne H C Garner rsquo06 DallasLaura P Gordon rsquo83 El PasoChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthArt A Hall rsquo96 San AntonioJeffrey W Hellberg Jr rsquo96 DallasMichael J Henry rsquo81 Fort WorthRoger A Key rsquo76 LubbockW Mark Lanier rsquo84 HoustonBrian U Loncar rsquo87 Dallas
William Allensworth rsquo74 AustinGregory W Curry rsquo89 DallasKevin Glasheen rsquo88 LubbockGeorge H Nelson LubbockJohn Crews Lubbock
William ldquoBillrdquo Mateja rsquo86 DallasCarmen S Mitchell rsquo82 DallasChris Peirson rsquo77 DallasDouglass C Robison rsquo82 MidlandRichard Roper III rsquo82 DallasBarbara K Runge rsquo74 HoustonDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioPaul K Stafford rsquo94 DallasJessica Whitacre Thorne rsquo95 DallasMitchell A Toups rsquo82 BeaumontDiana M Valdez rsquo04 El PasoDarryl Vereen rsquo92 El PasoGeoffrey D Weisbart rsquo86 AustinLaKeisha Forteacute Wells rsquo06 DallasGlenn D West rsquo78 DallasHon Mollee E Westfall rsquo94 Fort WorthMark D White rsquo82 AmarilloJo Ben Whittenburg rsquo73 Beaumont
Martin Dies III rsquo74 OrangeJohn T Huffaker rsquo74 LubbockJohn Simpson III rsquo74 LubbockHon Jeff Wentworth rsquo71 San Antonio
Lori M Scott rsquo89 MidlandDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioMelissa C Simpson rsquo05 LubbockStacy A Stockard rsquo09 LubbockOmar G Villa rsquo05 El PasoDavid K Waggoner rsquo98 HillsboroJonathan P Wilkerson rsquo09 AustinHon Melody M Wilkinson rsquo88 Fort WorthJacquelyn M Wilson rsquo07 HoustonLee Wilson rsquo07 Houston
16 Texas Tech University School of Law
Congratulations Class of 2016
Send your updates to communicationslawttuedu and keep tabs on your classmates via
Texas Tech Lawyer annual magazineThe Sidebar Express monthly e-newsletter
Stay connected
TTU_Law facebookcomTexasTechLaw bitlycomTexasTechLaw
Staff (cont)
Lynn KarnavasExecutive Administrative Assistant
Sue Kelleher MLISAssistant Director for Systems and Collections
David KellyCirculation Supervisor and Special ProjectsLaw Library
Susan KittenManager Library
Robyn LambAssistant Registrar
Ashley N Langdon JD rsquo11Director of Alumni Relations
Mark LangfordSenior Financial Aid Advisor
Joe LaraEvening and Weekend Supervisor Library
Nathan Leake JDAssociate Director of Career Services
Erica LuxDirector for Calendar and Events
Q Dwight McDonald JD rsquo93Clinic Fellow Family LawHousing Clinic andCriminal Defense Clinic
Nancy MojicaLow-Income Taxpayer Clinic CommunityOutreach Coordinator
Melinda MooreLead Account Processor
Katie MoorheadAdministrative Coordinator
Barbara Painter-Moreno MAAssistant Director of Library Operations
Elma MorenoOffice ManagerLegal Assistant Clinical Programs
Terri M Morgeson JD rsquo03Clinic Fellow Director of Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Oscar Natividad JrSenior DesignerWebmaster
Beixin Ni MATechnology Support Supervisor
Emily RappSenior Business Assistant
Cecil ReederHelp Desk
Stacy Riker JD rsquo16Associate Director for Student LifeDirector for Pro Bono Projects
Gregory RobertsDirector for Academic Technologies
Sarah E SalazarDirector of Communications
Irma SheplerOffice ManagerLegal AssistantCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
Paula Smith JD rsquo01Director of Career Services
Natalie Tarenko MA PhDWriting Specialist
Michele ThaetigSenior Business Assistant
Janessa Walls MBARegistrar
Donna WilliamsSenior Admissions Counselor
Donnie W Yandell JD rsquo01Chief Public DefenderCaprock Regional Public Defender Office
December 2016 Hooding Ceremony 15
Texas Tech School of Law Alumni AssociationExecutive Committee mdash 2016ndash2017
Janna C Clarke rsquo84 Fort WorthGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthKimberly S Houston rsquo04 CarrolltonDustin M Howell rsquo08 AustinAmber L James rsquo08 OdessaMark W Laney rsquo72 PlainviewNatalie C Lee rsquo09 ArlingtonMichael S Martinez rsquo11 ArlingtonRep Joseph Edward ldquoJoerdquo Moody rsquo06 El PasoLee Ann Reno rsquo94 Amarillo
Texas Tech Law School FoundationBoard of Trustees mdash 2016ndash2017
Texas Tech Law School FoundationEmeritus Trustees
Mark Griffin rsquo79 Lubbock middot PresidentThomas G Hall rsquo81 Fort Worth middot Vice PresidentDarby Dickerson Lubbock middot SecretaryTreasurer
Darryl Vereen rsquo92 El Paso middot PresidentAshley N Langdon rsquo11 Lubbock middot Secretary
Douglas C Atnipp rsquo85 HoustonW C ldquoDubrdquo Bratcher rsquo75 LubbockAlberto ldquoBetordquo Cardenas rsquo98 HoustonMC Carrington rsquo82 BeaumontMimi Coffey rsquo94 Fort WorthRobert ldquoBobrdquo Collier rsquo69 DallasDavid W Copeland rsquo82 Denver COGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMSuzan E Fenner rsquo71 RichardsonHon Kem Thompson Frost rsquo83 HoustonKarolyne H C Garner rsquo06 DallasLaura P Gordon rsquo83 El PasoChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthArt A Hall rsquo96 San AntonioJeffrey W Hellberg Jr rsquo96 DallasMichael J Henry rsquo81 Fort WorthRoger A Key rsquo76 LubbockW Mark Lanier rsquo84 HoustonBrian U Loncar rsquo87 Dallas
William Allensworth rsquo74 AustinGregory W Curry rsquo89 DallasKevin Glasheen rsquo88 LubbockGeorge H Nelson LubbockJohn Crews Lubbock
William ldquoBillrdquo Mateja rsquo86 DallasCarmen S Mitchell rsquo82 DallasChris Peirson rsquo77 DallasDouglass C Robison rsquo82 MidlandRichard Roper III rsquo82 DallasBarbara K Runge rsquo74 HoustonDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioPaul K Stafford rsquo94 DallasJessica Whitacre Thorne rsquo95 DallasMitchell A Toups rsquo82 BeaumontDiana M Valdez rsquo04 El PasoDarryl Vereen rsquo92 El PasoGeoffrey D Weisbart rsquo86 AustinLaKeisha Forteacute Wells rsquo06 DallasGlenn D West rsquo78 DallasHon Mollee E Westfall rsquo94 Fort WorthMark D White rsquo82 AmarilloJo Ben Whittenburg rsquo73 Beaumont
Martin Dies III rsquo74 OrangeJohn T Huffaker rsquo74 LubbockJohn Simpson III rsquo74 LubbockHon Jeff Wentworth rsquo71 San Antonio
Lori M Scott rsquo89 MidlandDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioMelissa C Simpson rsquo05 LubbockStacy A Stockard rsquo09 LubbockOmar G Villa rsquo05 El PasoDavid K Waggoner rsquo98 HillsboroJonathan P Wilkerson rsquo09 AustinHon Melody M Wilkinson rsquo88 Fort WorthJacquelyn M Wilson rsquo07 HoustonLee Wilson rsquo07 Houston
16 Texas Tech University School of Law
Congratulations Class of 2016
Send your updates to communicationslawttuedu and keep tabs on your classmates via
Texas Tech Lawyer annual magazineThe Sidebar Express monthly e-newsletter
Stay connected
TTU_Law facebookcomTexasTechLaw bitlycomTexasTechLaw
Texas Tech School of Law Alumni AssociationExecutive Committee mdash 2016ndash2017
Janna C Clarke rsquo84 Fort WorthGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthKimberly S Houston rsquo04 CarrolltonDustin M Howell rsquo08 AustinAmber L James rsquo08 OdessaMark W Laney rsquo72 PlainviewNatalie C Lee rsquo09 ArlingtonMichael S Martinez rsquo11 ArlingtonRep Joseph Edward ldquoJoerdquo Moody rsquo06 El PasoLee Ann Reno rsquo94 Amarillo
Texas Tech Law School FoundationBoard of Trustees mdash 2016ndash2017
Texas Tech Law School FoundationEmeritus Trustees
Mark Griffin rsquo79 Lubbock middot PresidentThomas G Hall rsquo81 Fort Worth middot Vice PresidentDarby Dickerson Lubbock middot SecretaryTreasurer
Darryl Vereen rsquo92 El Paso middot PresidentAshley N Langdon rsquo11 Lubbock middot Secretary
Douglas C Atnipp rsquo85 HoustonW C ldquoDubrdquo Bratcher rsquo75 LubbockAlberto ldquoBetordquo Cardenas rsquo98 HoustonMC Carrington rsquo82 BeaumontMimi Coffey rsquo94 Fort WorthRobert ldquoBobrdquo Collier rsquo69 DallasDavid W Copeland rsquo82 Denver COGerald G Dixon rsquo81 Albuquerque NMSuzan E Fenner rsquo71 RichardsonHon Kem Thompson Frost rsquo83 HoustonKarolyne H C Garner rsquo06 DallasLaura P Gordon rsquo83 El PasoChester W Grudzinski rsquo81 Fort WorthArt A Hall rsquo96 San AntonioJeffrey W Hellberg Jr rsquo96 DallasMichael J Henry rsquo81 Fort WorthRoger A Key rsquo76 LubbockW Mark Lanier rsquo84 HoustonBrian U Loncar rsquo87 Dallas
William Allensworth rsquo74 AustinGregory W Curry rsquo89 DallasKevin Glasheen rsquo88 LubbockGeorge H Nelson LubbockJohn Crews Lubbock
William ldquoBillrdquo Mateja rsquo86 DallasCarmen S Mitchell rsquo82 DallasChris Peirson rsquo77 DallasDouglass C Robison rsquo82 MidlandRichard Roper III rsquo82 DallasBarbara K Runge rsquo74 HoustonDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioPaul K Stafford rsquo94 DallasJessica Whitacre Thorne rsquo95 DallasMitchell A Toups rsquo82 BeaumontDiana M Valdez rsquo04 El PasoDarryl Vereen rsquo92 El PasoGeoffrey D Weisbart rsquo86 AustinLaKeisha Forteacute Wells rsquo06 DallasGlenn D West rsquo78 DallasHon Mollee E Westfall rsquo94 Fort WorthMark D White rsquo82 AmarilloJo Ben Whittenburg rsquo73 Beaumont
Martin Dies III rsquo74 OrangeJohn T Huffaker rsquo74 LubbockJohn Simpson III rsquo74 LubbockHon Jeff Wentworth rsquo71 San Antonio
Lori M Scott rsquo89 MidlandDavid H Segrest rsquo70 DallasWade B Shelton rsquo81 San AntonioMelissa C Simpson rsquo05 LubbockStacy A Stockard rsquo09 LubbockOmar G Villa rsquo05 El PasoDavid K Waggoner rsquo98 HillsboroJonathan P Wilkerson rsquo09 AustinHon Melody M Wilkinson rsquo88 Fort WorthJacquelyn M Wilson rsquo07 HoustonLee Wilson rsquo07 Houston
16 Texas Tech University School of Law
Congratulations Class of 2016
Send your updates to communicationslawttuedu and keep tabs on your classmates via
Texas Tech Lawyer annual magazineThe Sidebar Express monthly e-newsletter
Stay connected
TTU_Law facebookcomTexasTechLaw bitlycomTexasTechLaw
Congratulations Class of 2016
Send your updates to communicationslawttuedu and keep tabs on your classmates via
Texas Tech Lawyer annual magazineThe Sidebar Express monthly e-newsletter
Stay connected
TTU_Law facebookcomTexasTechLaw bitlycomTexasTechLaw