Tammy Cowart

Tammy Cowart is a Professor of Business Law at the Soules College of Business, University of Texas at Tyler. She serves as Chair of the Accounting, Finance & Business Law department and holds the Bart Brooks Professor of Ethics and Leadership title. Her academic career spans over two decades, with teaching and research focusing on legal and ethical frameworks in business contexts.

• J.D., Texas Tech University
• B.S., Texas A&M University

Dr. Cowart's research interests center on intellectual property, corporate governance, privacy law, and ethical leadership. Her recent publications address pressing issues in patent ethics, algorithmic pricing fairness, and tax compliance. She has pioneered business ethics curricula approved for CPA candidates.

Scientific awards and recognitions include:

• Outstanding Faculty Award (Texas Alpha Xi Chapter of Alpha Chi)
• Provost’s Excellence in Teaching Award
• Outstanding Student Organization Advisor

Dr. Cowart has held administrative roles as Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Programs at Soules College of Business. She actively contributes to community organizations and legal associations, maintaining memberships in the State Bar of Texas, Academy of Legal Studies in Business, and Association for Practical and Professional Ethics.