Alumni Events
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We hope to see you soon at one of our many events!
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As an alum of The Episcopal School of Dallas, you know it is a place like no other. It is something so special you must experience it to understand. So come home. Walk the halls where you spent so much of your time. Visit your favorite faculty members that played an important part in igniting your love of learning and developing your educated conscience. Return to campus and see all of the wonderful students, teachers, and programs we have here at ESD. Please save the dates for our upcoming events. |
Houston Alumni Social
Connect with friends and alumni in the Houston area at our Alumni Social on Friday, November 7, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Park House Houston!
Hosted by Hobson Family Head of School, Dave Baad, and Director of Alumni, Asia Hawkins '13, don't miss this special opportunity to reconnect with friends, expand your network in the Houston area, and learn about the latest exciting developments at ESD.
Drinks and light bites will be provided along with a special gift from ESD; all alumni classes are welcome to attend.
RSVP by Friday, October 31. Please reach out to Asia Hawkins '13, Director of Alumni, with any questions.
Legal Eagles Club Networking Breakfast
Join us for our Legal Eagles Club Networking Breakfast!
Hosted by Gillian Campbell ‘18, Nate Johnson ‘11, Camie Carlock McKee ‘09, Emmanuel Nwakibu ‘10, the Legal Eagles Club facilitates networking events and programming to connect ESD alumni and parents working in law and government.
Join the club for a networking breakfast on Thursday, November 12, from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. in the North Dining Room in the Daryl Johnston Family Dining Commons at ESD. The club is pleased to feature Taylor Smith Joeckel ‘09 and Justice Craig Smith P’09 as its keynote speakers. They will discuss ESD’s influence on their legal careers and the pursuit of public service.
Taylor Smith Joeckel ‘09 is a highly accomplished family law attorney who sees divorce not merely as an ending, but as the start of a new life for her clients. This client-centered philosophy, which focuses on opportunity over mechanics, is the driving force behind her work at Armstrong Law. She is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and recognized as a Texas Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2022-2023) and a Best Lawyers “One to Watch” (2023). Taylor’s commitment extends to the community, where she supports victims of domestic abuse through her work with The Family Place and the Genesis Women’s Shelter. She earned her J.D., cum laude, from Texas Tech University and her B.A. in English, with a minor in Communication Studies, from the University of Alabama. Her legal leadership also includes service on the Texas Young Lawyers Association board of directors. This combination of expertise, community service, and a hopeful perspective makes her a rising star in family law.
Justice Craig Smith P’09 was elected to the 5th District Court of Appeals in November 2020, following his tenure as the Presiding Judge of the 192nd Civil District Court in Dallas County since 2007. Before his judicial career, Justice Smith practiced as a civil trial lawyer for over 26 years. He holds the distinction of being Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Law. His service and expertise have been widely recognized; he was named a “Texas Super Lawyer” multiple times and received both the American Board of Trial Advocates' “Judge of the Year” and the Dallas Bar Association's “Pro Bono Services Judge of the Year” awards in 2008. He is also a long-time “Advocate” member, former National Director of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Justice Smith is a frequent lecturer on trial advocacy, procedure, and legal ethics. He earned his J.D. from Texas Tech University and B.B.A. from the University of Texas Austin.Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Justice Smith is a frequent lecturer on trial advocacy, procedure, and legal ethics. He earned his J.D. from Texas Tech University and B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin.
Alumni Athletic Games
Join us for our Alumni Athletic Games!
Return to campus for our annual Alumni Athletic Games on Friday, November 28—the day after Thanksgiving!
Don't miss this special opportunity to reconnect with former teammates and return to the field for some friendly competition against fellow alumni.
The game schedule is as follows:
11:00 a.m. - Women's Soccer
12:30 p.m. - Men's Soccer
2:30 p.m. - Men's Lacrosse
Food and drinks will be provided for all participants. Mark your calendar and get ready to play or come by and watch from the sidelines! We'll see you on the field, Friday, November 28!
