College of Law Administration
Al Ellis
Community Outreach Facilitator
Al Ellis, Of Counsel with Sommerman & Quesada and a practicing trial lawyer and mediator, joined the UNT Dallas College of Law as a part-time Professor of Practice in the inaugural faculty.
Lewis Giles
Assistant Director of Library Services
Lewis Giles is Assistant Director of Library Services for UNT Dallas College of Law. Lewis is a Dallas native. He earned both a B.A. in Art and Performance and a M.A.
Ernie Higginbotham
Mentorship Program Facilitator
Ernest R. Higginbotham joined the College of Law in April 2015 on a part-time basis to serve as Mentorship Program Facilitator to help evaluate and implement the innovative Louis A. Bedford, Jr. Mentorship Program.
Jacqueline Ihekwaba
Career Counselor at UNT Dallas College of Law
Jackie earned her J.D. from SMU Dedman School of Law—where she served as an Articles Editor for the International Law Review—and a B.A. in Biology from the University of North Texas.
Valerie James
Assistant Dean of Admissions and Scholarships
Valerie D. James is the Assistant Dean of Admissions and Scholarships.
Derrick Morgan
Director of Development, Alumni Relations and Special Projects
Derrick Morgan is the Director of Development, Alumni Relations and Special Projects in the Office of University Advancement.
Benjamin Nall
Senior Administrative Associate to Faculty
Benjamin Nall is Senior Administrative Associate to Faculty at UNT Dallas College of Law. Benjamin holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.