Leah W. Teague

Leah W. Teague’s 30-year tenure as an associate dean is unique in law school academe, especially at the same law school. With the average tenure at most other law schools is three to six years, she explains her longevity, “I love Baylor Law and I believe in our mission. Baylor Law is a very special place. Baylor is rich in the tradition of faculty and staff who love what they do here and choose to stay. Dean Toben and I are in our 30th year working together to lead the law school and we have an incredible faculty who are just as committed as we are to our first priority—teaching and training the next generation of Baylor Lawyers who will serve their clients and communities with honor and integrity.”

Dean Teague graduated from Baylor Law with a J.D., cum laude, after completing her B.B.A., summa cum laude, in accounting at Baylor. Before joining the Baylor Law faculty, she practiced law in the business section of a law firm. Her most recently teaching focus is on leadership development for lawyers to help her students and lawyers understand lawyers’ obligation to contribute to society in meaningful ways and to better equip them for the opportunities they will have to positively influence and impact their clients and communities.

Leah is very active in professional and charitable organizations on a local, state, and national basis. She writes and speaks on tax, business, non-profit and leadership topics.