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

ADMISSIONS

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)

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)