Born and raised in the Dallas area, Elizabeth “BB” Sanford, graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, a Master of Divinity from Baylor University George W. Truett Theological Seminary, and a Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law. BB was the first person at Baylor to graduate with a joint Divinity and Law degree.
Before attending law school BB served as a music and youth minister. Her heart has always been on the side of justice and individual civil rights. She is proud and feels called to represent workers who are wrongfully terminated.
BB has tried numerous jury trials and arbitrations to verdict. In her free time, she enjoys playing fetch with her dog, traveling, and cheering on the Baylor Bears.
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Dallas Trial Lawyers Association (DTLA)
- Dallas Bar Association (DBA)
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL)– Secretary, 2021; Treasurer, 2022; Vice President, 2023; President-Elect, 2024
- DAYL Foundation – Secretary, 2021; Vice-Chair, 2022; Chair, 2023; Trustee, 2024
- National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)
- Texas Employment Lawyers Association (TELA)
- American Association for Justice (AAJ)
- American Bar Association (ABA)
- The William “Mac” Taylor Inn of Court
Certifications & Recognition
- Named one of D Magazine‘s Best Lawyers Under 40 – 2023,2024
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers – 2021, 2022, 2023
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 – 2022, 2023
- Keenan Trial Institute Graduate and Master Graduate, 2020
- National Trial Competition – Regional Competition Winner, 2017
- Baylor University School of Law, “Mad Dog” Mock Trial Competition, 2016
- St. Andrews School of the Trial – Trial Competition First Place Winner, 2016
- Order of the Barrister, 2015
Articles and Speaking Engagements
- State Bar of Texas Advanced Employment Law Conference: Federal Employment Law Update – 2022, 2023, 2024
- The University of Texas Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference: Federal Employment Law Update – 2022, 2023
- American Bar Association Labor and Employment Trial Institute: The Art of Cross Examination – 2023
- TTLA October 2023 CLE: Hypocrisy at Trial
- DBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section April 2023 CLE: Valuing Employment Cases: Plaintiff’s Perspective
- Minnesota NELA February 2023 CLE: Obtaining Large Verdicts in Employment Trials
- DTLA February 2023 CLE: 10 Killer Hits for an Effective Cross Examination
- NELA 2022 National Convention: Tesla and Other Large Verdicts
- NELA 2022 Fall Trial Skills Book Camp Instructor and Presenter: Show and Tell: Compelling Use of Visuals & Demonstratives in Employment Cases
