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Ellis Hairston Baker Botts Dallas
Ellis Hairston
Associate

Overview

Ellis Hairston is a Litigation Associate in the Dallas office of Baker Botts. Ellis graduated from Washington University School of Law where he was an Articles Editor of the Washington University Law Review and the Vice President of the Energy & Environmental Law Society. During his time in law school, he participated in environmental litigation and advocacy through Washington University's Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic. Ellis was also an original cast member in the WashULaw Comedy Caucus, a biannual comedy revue written and directed by students. Ellis earned a dual B.A. in Political Science and History at the University of Arkansas.

Admissions & Affiliations

  • State Bar of Texas

Education

  • J.D., Washington University School of Law 2025
    Articles Editor, Washington University Law Review
  • B.A., Political Science & History, University of Arkansas 2020
    Highest Distinction
    Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences
    Phi Beta Kappa