Born and raised in the Dallas area, Elizabeth “BB” Sanford, graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, a Masters in Divinity from Baylor University George W. Truett Theological Seminary, and a Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law. BB was the first person at Baylor to graduate with a joint Divinity and Law degree. Before attending law school BB served as a music and youth minister. Her heart has always been on the side of justice and individual civil rights. She is proud and feels called to represent workers who are wrongfully terminated. BB has tried numerous jury trials and arbitrations to verdict. In her free time, she enjoys playing fetch with her dog, traveling, and cheering on the Baylor Bears. Professional Associations & Memberships Dallas Trial Lawyers Association (DTLA) Dallas Bar Association (DBA) Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL)– Secretary, 2021; Treasurer, 2022; Vice President, 2023; President-Elect, 2024 National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) Texas Employment Lawyers Association (TELA) American Association for Justice (AAJ) American Bar Association (ABA) The William “Mac” Taylor Inn of Court Certifications & Recognition Named one of D Magazine ‘s Best Lawyers Under 40 – 2023,2024 Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers – 2021, 2022, 2023 The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 – 2022, 2023 Keenan Trial Institute Graduate and Master Graduate, 2020 National Trial Competition – Regional Competition Winner, 2017 Baylor University School of Law, “Mad Dog” Mock Trial Competition, 2016 St. Andrews School of the Trial – Trial Competition First Place Winner, 2016 Order of the Barrister, 2015 Articles and Speaking Engagements State Bar of Texas Advanced Employment Law Conference: Federal Employment Law Update – 2022, 2023, 2024 The University of Texas Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference: Federal Employment Law Update – 2022, 2023 American Bar Association Labor and Employment Trial Institute: The Art of Cross Examination - 2023 TTLA October 2023 CLE: Hypocrisy at Trial DBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section April 2023 CLE: Valuing Employment Cases: Plaintiff’s Perspective Minnesota NELA February 2023 CLE: Obtaining Large Verdicts in Employment Trials DTLA February 2023 CLE: 10 Killer Hits for an Effective Cross Examination NELA 2022 National Convention: Tesla and Other Large Verdicts NELA 2022 Fall Trial Skills Book Camp Instructor and Presenter: Show and Tell: Compelling Use of Visuals & Demonstratives in Employment Cases
