FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE TEXAS YOUNG LAWYERS ASSOCIATION VOTE APRIL 1-30
About Claire Harbert
BACKGROUND
Claire (Dykeman) Harbert began her legal career in Houston focusing on construction law and general civil litigation. Harbert is a staff attorney for the Tenth Court of Appeals in Waco, where she also works for Baylor Law School. She and the love of her life, Garrett Harbert, share a two-year-old daughter, Lucy Belle Harbert, and two dogs. Harbert is passionate about connecting people and is committed to helping young lawyers across Texas.
RECENT LEADERSHIP
• Staff Attorney - Tenth Court of Appeals
• Adjunct Faculty - Baylor Law School
• Coach - AAJ Mock Trial National Champions (2024)
• TYLA District 9 Director (3 years)
• TYLA Public Service Committee Co-Chair (2025)
• TYLA President’s Award of Merit (2025)
• President - McLennan County Young Lawyers (2025- 26)
• Treasurer - McLennan County Young Lawyers (2023–25)
• Baylor Law School Executive Committee
Claire For TYLA: PRIORITIES
Mentorship
Practical Tools
Practical Tools
- Facilitate events that put young lawyers in the room with mentors, judges, and experienced attorneys to help them succeed and build lasting connections.
- Evaluate and modernize mentorship programs offered through TYLA .
Practical Tools
Practical Tools
Practical Tools
- Engage with both young lawyers and local affiliates alike across the state, connecting young lawyers with the people and resources to assist them.
- Encourage more members to get involved and to utilize the resources provided by TYLA., including short guides and refence materials for early career practice, courtroom basics, practice management, and access to justice opportunities.