Mims Ballew Hollingsworth is pleased to announce that Emily Walden has passed the July 2026 bar exam, been sworn in to the State Bar of Texas, and joined the firm as an Associate.
Emily previously joined MBH as a Law Clerk following her graduation from Texas Tech University School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor in 2026. Her transition to Associate marks the next step in a legal career already grounded in practical family law experience.
During law school, Emily served as a Qualified Student Representative in the Family Law Clinic, where she represented clients in a variety of family law matters, including suits affecting the parent-child relationship (SAPCRs), divorces, and enforcement actions. The clinic provided Emily with direct client experience while allowing her to develop practical skills in family law representation.
Emily also served as Executive Symposium Editor of the Estate Planning & Community Property Law Journal. In recognition of her work with the Journal, she received the Gery & Margaret Beyer Award for Outstanding Achievement. Her academic accomplishments also earned her the Top Grade Award for Mental Disability Law.
Before attending law school, Emily earned a Bachelor of Public Administration from Texas State University in 2022, graduating cum laude.
As an Associate at Mims Ballew Hollingsworth, Emily will continue building her family law practice and assisting clients with the legal and practical issues that arise in family-related matters.
Outside of the office, Emily enjoys spending time with her dog, Kiwi, attending concerts, and baking.
Mims Ballew Hollingsworth congratulates Emily on passing the bar, being admitted to practice in Texas, and reaching this important professional milestone.