James Wren, professor of law at Baylor Law School, was selected as an Outstanding University Professor (Tenure-track/Teaching) by Baylor University and was recognized at graduation ceremonies on May 12.

Professor David Guinn, "The Godfather," was recognized for his 45 years of service to Baylor University at a ceremony on Feb. 22, 2012. Guinn, the Lyndon L. Olson and William A. Olson Professor of Local Government and Constitutional Law and Master Teacher, began his tenure at Baylor in 1966, the year in which Miranda rights were recognized as the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a confessed rapist, ruling that he had not been properly informed of his right to counsel and his right to not incriminate himself.

Justice Jan Patterson currently serves as a senior judge by appointment of the Texas Supreme Court. Justice Patterson served on the State of Texas Third Court of Appeals for 12 years, writing extensively on administrative law, natural resources law and criminal law issues, among other things.