Overview
Courtlyn Ward is an associate in the Governmental Practice in the firm's Dallas office, focused on government investigation and white collar matters.
Areas of Practice
Courtlyn assists clients with various types of investigations, including those involving the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, bank fraud, and securities fraud. She also litigates complex civil cases on behalf of her commercial clients in both state and federal courts.
Experience
Experience
- Drafted successful motion to dismiss in federal court on behalf of commercial client in a misappropriation of trade secret case pursuant to the Trade Secrets Act.
Honors
Honors
Ones to Watch in America, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Best Lawyers, 2025
"Top 40 Under 40" in Texas, The National Black Lawyers, 2023
Insights
Speaking Engagements
- "Seismic Shift: Federal Regulation after Loper and Jarkesy," 2024 Diversity in Action Conference, October 15, 2024
Memberships
Memberships
Dallas Bar Association
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Attorneys Serving the Community
Education
J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 2021, Texas Journal of Oil, Gas and Energy Law Texas Journal of Civil Liberties and Civil Rights; Interscholastic Moot Court Team; Pro Bono Torchbearer; Thurgood Marshall Law Society/Black Law Association
B.A., Baylor University, 2018, magna cum laude, Provost Gold Scholar for Academic Excellence
Admissions
- Texas