SHMYLA K. ALAM - Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne

SHMYLA K. ALAM

Associate

Direct Dial: 214.599.4024

salam@estesthorne.com

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Shmyla represents clients in a wide range of family law matters. Her experience in family law matters includes:

When Shmyla is not working, she likes to travel and enjoys baking and spending time with her two dogs.

Member, State Bar of Texas
- Appellate Law Section
- Family Law Section
Member, Dallas Bar Association
Member, Collin County Bar Association
- Family Law Section
- Young Lawyers Section (Co-Chair)
Member, Curt B. Henderson American Inn of Court

Associate, Coker, Robb & Cannon, P.C. (2021-2023)
Adjunct Professor, University of North Texas Dallas College of Law (2019-present)
Associate, The Draper Law Firm, P.C. (2020-2021)
Associate, Azad & Barlow, PLLC (2017-2020)
Member, Dulaney & Alam, PLLC (2015-2017)
Staff Attorney, Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation (2013-2015)

Recognized, The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch, BL Rankings LLC, Family Law (2023-2024)
Recognized, Best Lawyers Under 40, as published in D Magazine (2022, 2023)
Recognized, Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters as published in Texas Monthly (2021, 2023, 2024)
Amicus Attorney and Ad Litem Training (2020)

BIO

Shmyla represents clients in a wide range of family law matters. Her experience in family law matters includes:

When Shmyla is not working, she likes to travel and enjoys baking and spending time with her two dogs.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE

ADMISSIONS

ADMISSIONS

Member, State Bar of Texas
- Appellate Law Section
- Family Law Section
Member, Dallas Bar Association
Member, Collin County Bar Association
- Family Law Section
- Young Lawyers Section (Co-Chair)
Member, Curt B. Henderson American Inn of Court

AFFILIATIONS

Member, State Bar of Texas
- Appellate Law Section
- Family Law Section
Member, Dallas Bar Association
Member, Collin County Bar Association
- Family Law Section
- Young Lawyers Section (Co-Chair)
Member, Curt B. Henderson American Inn of Court

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Prior Work Experience

Associate, Coker, Robb & Cannon, P.C. (2021-2023)
Adjunct Professor, University of North Texas Dallas College of Law (2019-present)
Associate, The Draper Law Firm, P.C. (2020-2021)
Associate, Azad & Barlow, PLLC (2017-2020)
Member, Dulaney & Alam, PLLC (2015-2017)
Staff Attorney, Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation (2013-2015)

OTHER

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Recognized, The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch, BL Rankings LLC, Family Law (2023-2024)
Recognized, Best Lawyers Under 40, as published in D Magazine (2022, 2023)
Recognized, Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters as published in Texas Monthly (2021, 2023, 2024)
Amicus Attorney and Ad Litem Training (2020)

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