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Elizabeth Fraley, JD '88, serves as Director of Practice Court at Baylor Law School since February 2025, holding the Gerald Reading Powell Chair in Advocacy. She succeeds Jim Wren after serving on the Practice Court faculty since 2015 and co-directing the Executive LL.M. in Litigation Management, while leading Baylor's School of the Trial at the Academy of the Advocate in St. Andrews.
Education:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from Baylor Law School (1988)
Research and Professional Interests: Fraley specializes in trial advocacy, evidence law, medical malpractice, professional licensing, and business disputes, with emerging focus on AI in law. Her work bridges courtroom practice and legal education through publications like Texas Courtroom Evidence and Fundamentals of Lawyer Leadership, emphasizing practical skills and ethical application in modern legal practice.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Louise B. Raggio Award from the Dallas Women Lawyers Association (2023)
- Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly (annually since 2004)
- Best Lawyer in Dallas by D Magazine (2011-2022)
Professional Leadership: As ABOTA National Board member and chair of its AI Committee, Fraley shapes national discourse on technology in law. She serves on the Voir Dire editorial board, teaches judicial education programs on evidence and civil discourse, and leads Baylor's century-old Practice Court program—the first woman appointed to this role—ensuring its continued excellence in training lawyers through intensive courtroom simulation.
