Paula Sweeney

Education J. D., Dedman School of Law Southern Methodist University B. A. Philosophy, Cum Laude The University of Dallas Certifications Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Professional Associations American Board of Trial Advocates — Dallas Chapter, President (2000) Texas Trial Lawyers Association, President (1998) State Bar of Texas, Director (1992-1995) State Bar of Montana (2016-present) Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, President (1991) American Association for Justice, Governor (1990-1992) American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow International Academy of Trial Lawyers (2006-2021) International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Fellow International Society of Barristers ( 2010-2021) Honors & Awards D Magazine Women of Influence Issue, 2024 Texas Watchs Champions of Justice Award TTLA 2021 Don Bowen Distinguished Service Award Trial Lawyer of the Year, Dallas Bar Association, 2013 Dallas Bar Association Legend of Trial Law, 2012 The State Bar of Texas Gene Calvin Award for Lifetime Achievement, 2009 Extraordinary Women in Texas Law, Texas Lawyer, 2008 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers, 2001-present The Best Lawyers in America® BL Rankings, 1995-present Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2001-present University of Dallas Alumna of Distinction Common Cause Texas Defender of Democracy Award, 2003 AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, 1986-present