Alumni Updates

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW | JUNE 3, 2026

We enjoy recognizing the achievements of our alumni community, including judicial appointments, promotions, publications, awards, and more. Have an update to share? We’d be glad to feature it in an upcoming issue of The Forum.

Recent Alumni Achievements

Jon T. Harris '20

Jon T. Harris has released A Year Behind the Leash, a memoir chronicling his journey through PTSD recovery, military service, and the healing power of service dogs. Harris, a former law enforcement officer and military veteran, now serves as a prosecutor in New Mexico.

Russell Mayne '19

Russell Mayne has been appointed by Governor Abbott to the Texas Violent Gang Task Force, which coordinates efforts among local, state, and federal agencies to combat gang activity across Texas. Russell serves as an assistant district attorney for the Border Prosecution Unit in the Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney's Office.

Addison May Zahn '23

Addison May Zahn has joined Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP in Denver as an associate in the firm's trial and appellate group. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation in the energy and natural resources, real estate, financial services, and construction industries.

In Memoriam

Judge Gary Sanderson '70

Judge Gary Sanderson, a longtime Jefferson County jurist and former judge of the 60th District Court, passed away on May 14, 2026, at the age of 81. During a legal career spanning more than five decades, Sanderson served Southeast Texas as an attorney, municipal judge, county court-at-law judge, and district judge, earning a reputation for fairness, integrity, and public service.

Richard "Craig" Baker '95

Richard "Craig" Baker of Dallas passed away on May 15, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. A Texas Tech Law graduate and former Texas Tech Law Review note editor, Baker enjoyed a distinguished legal career spanning litigation, real estate, and commercial law and founded a successful commercial real estate law firm and title company.

Thomas M. Seigman '95

Thomas M. Seigman of Georgetown passed away on May 16, 2026. A longtime attorney and former Bell County prosecutor, Seigman founded a private law practice in Central Texas and was widely respected for his service to clients, the legal profession, and his community. He will be remembered for his generosity, friendship, and devotion to family.

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