Laws, Austin
E-mail: alaws@raylaw.com
Phone: (817) 335-7201
Office Location: Fort Worth, TX
Download Curriculum Vitae
Austin is beginning his legal career as an attorney with Ray Pena McChristian. Prior to joining Ray Pena McChristian, Austin worked as a Law Clerk for a United States Magistrate Judge in the Western District of Texas. During law school, Austin contributed to St. Mary’s Law Journal as a Staff Writer his second year and as a Senior Associate Editor his third year. In addition, Austin was a Research Assistant for his Contracts Professor during his second and third years of law school.
Curriculum Vitae
Areas of Practice
Education
St. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D., 2020
University of North Texas, B.A., Political Science, 2017
University of North Texas, B.A., Political Science, 2017
Law School Honors and Distinctions
Outstanding Senior Associate Editor Award Recipient
Dean’s Academic Award Recipient
Dean’s List, Fall 2017 – Fall 2019
Faculty Award for Academic Excellence for highest raw score in Criminal Law
Faculty Award for Academic Excellence for highest raw score in Evidence
Dean’s Academic Award Recipient
Dean’s List, Fall 2017 – Fall 2019
Faculty Award for Academic Excellence for highest raw score in Criminal Law
Faculty Award for Academic Excellence for highest raw score in Evidence
Professional Experience
Austin is beginning his legal career as an attorney with Ray Pena McChristian. Prior to joining Ray Pena McChristian, Austin worked as a Law Clerk for a United States Magistrate Judge in the Western District of Texas. During law school, Austin contributed to St. Mary’s Law Journal as a Staff Writer his second year and as a Senior Associate Editor his third year. In addition, Austin was a Research Assistant for his Contracts Professor during his second and third years of law school.
Court Admissions
Texas, 2020
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2021
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2021
Personal
Austin was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. Austin enjoys staying active and spending time with friends and family.