NACDL – President 2009-2010
NACDL – Spirit of Justice Award 2012
SACDLA – President 1998-1999
San Antonio Womens’ Hall of Fame 2006
TCDLA – President 2003-2004
American Trial Lawyers Association – Top 100 Trial Lawyers 2007, 2008, 2012
The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Lawyers 2013
San Antonio Bar Association – President’s Award 2010
University of Texas – Bachelor of Business Administration 1979
St. Mary’s University – Juris Doctor 1988
Texas Supreme Court – Admission to Practice Law 1988
US District Court – Admission to Practice in Texas West District 1989
NACDL – Member 1989
US Court of Appeals – Admission to Practice in 5th Circuit 1990
US District Court – Admission to Practice in Texas Eastern District 1991
US District Court – Admission to Practice in Texas Northern District 1991
US Supreme Court – Admission to Practice 1992
US Court of Appeals – Admission to Practice in 4th Circuit 1992
Texas Board of Legal Specialization – Criminal Law Certification 1994
American Bar Association – Member 1994-1995
San Antonio Bar Association – President’s Award 1995
US Court of Appeals – Admission to Practice in 9th Circuit 1996
National Association of Women Lawyers 1999-2000
TCDLA – President’s Award 2000
National Association of Women Lawyers – Program Committee 2000
TCDLA – Voice for the Defense Cover 2003-2004
San Antonio Business Journal – Who’s Who in Law (Plaque) 2004
San Antonio Business Journal – Who’s Who in Law (Sculpture) 2004
Best Lawyers in America 2008
Martindale-Hubbell – AV Peer Rating 2008
Featured in Super Lawyers 2009
San Antonio Business Journal – Women’s Leadership Award 2009
San Antonio Business Journal – Celebrating Outstanding Women 2009
NACDL – Champion Magazine Cover 2009
TCDLA – Board Resolution 2009
Texas Board of Legal Specialization – Criminal Appellate Law Certification 2011
NACDL – Life Member
San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame
Featured in Texas Lawyer