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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

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Areas of Practice

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Education


St. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D., 2020
University of North Texas, B.A., Political Science, 2017


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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


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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.


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Court Admissions


Texas, 2020
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2021


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Personal


Austin was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. Austin enjoys staying active and spending time with friends and family.


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