Distinguished Alumni Awards
The 2026 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDedman School of Law Distinguished Alumni Awards will be held on March 5, 2026.
The Distinguished Alumni Awards celebrate graduates of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDedman School of Law whose professional achievements, leadership, and service exemplify the highest ideals of the legal profession. These awards honor alumni who have made a lasting impact in their communities, their fields, and the broader legal landscape.
Each year, the law school recognizes an outstanding group of alumni whose careers reflect excellence, integrity, and a deep commitment to advancing justice.
We are proud to recognize the following 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards honorees:
The Honorable Barbara M. G. Lynn (Ret.) ’76
Partner, Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann
Recipient of the Charles O. Galvin Award for Extraordinary Service
Linda Wertheimer Hart ’65
Vice Chairman / President and CEO, Hart Group, Inc.
Bruce Keplinger ’77
Principal, Jay Daugherty Mediation & Arbitration
Erin Nealy Cox ’95
Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
The Honorable Hector Garza ’05
Judge, 195th Judicial District Court, State of Texas
Event Details:
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Arts District Mansion
2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75201
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Awards Presentation