Associate Counsel

Peyton served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Martin Hoffman of the 68th Civil District Court of Texas in Dallas, while attending SMU Dedman School of Law.  While interning for Judge  Hoffman, she drafted briefs on matters before the court. Peyton also served as a legal intern for the Texas Medical Board, where she drafted briefs on novel legal issues that arise in the medical field and participated in administrative disciplinary hearings. Peyton also participated in SMU Dedman School of Law’s W.W. Caruth, Jr. Child Advocacy Clinic during her second and third years, where the Texas State Bar granted her student associate status, allowing her to represent clients in court under the supervision of the clinic’s director.

Practice Areas

  • Litigation
  • Probate

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 2023

Education

  • Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D. cum laude
  • Texas Christian University, Bachelor’s of Science – Biology, cum laude

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Member, State Bar of Texas – Student Associate Status
  • Member, Dallas Bar Association
  • Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
  • Member, Dallas Women Lawyers Association

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