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Ali Williams

Ali Williams

Associate, Fort Worth
817.334.7292
amwilliams@jw.com
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Ali Williams

Ali Williams

Associate, Fort Worth
817.334.7292
amwilliams@jw.com
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Practice Areas

  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

Biography

Ali Williams is a trial and appellate litigation attorney with experience representing Texas public school districts and school boards. Ali has handled a variety of matters for governmental entities, including advisement regarding the Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act, policy drafting, counsel on governance issues, and various employment matters.

In addition to representation of school districts and other governmental entities, Ali has experience handling general commercial litigation matters and has counseled clients on pretrial resolution, various aspects of discovery and discovery disputes, preparation of cases for trial, and appeals.

Ali earned her B.B.A. from Baylor University and her J.D. from Baylor Law School. Prior to practicing law, she worked as the Special Assistant to Baylor’s 14th President and Chancellor, Judge Ken Starr.

Education

B.B.A., Baylor University
J.D., Baylor Law School

Bar Admissions

Texas

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma

  • Assisted in all stages of litigation, including drafting dispositive briefing, guiding clients through the discovery process, and preparing for trial
  • Advised governmental entities regarding compliance with the Public Information Act and the Texas Open Meetings Act
  • Represented Texas public school districts, charter schools, and other institutions in federal and state court litigation regarding employment matters, disability discrimination, constitutional issues, and Title IX claims
  • Advocated on behalf of school districts in special education due process hearings and other administrative proceedings
  • Advised school administrators on adherence to Title IX regulations, including completing investigations and documenting reports

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), Commercial Litigation, 2025

  • Tarrant County Bar Association
  • Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association
  • Junior League of Fort Worth
  • Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court
  • Baylor Lawyer Network – Fort Worth Steering Committee
  • Leadership Fort Worth – LeadingEdge 2023

Best Lawyers 2025 edition graphic - 306 attorneys recognized, 81 specialty areas, 75 Ones to Watch, and 9 Lawyers of the Year

August 15, 2024
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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

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Practice Experience

  • Assisted in all stages of litigation, including drafting dispositive briefing, guiding clients through the discovery process, and preparing for trial
  • Advised governmental entities regarding compliance with the Public Information Act and the Texas Open Meetings Act
  • Represented Texas public school districts, charter schools, and other institutions in federal and state court litigation regarding employment matters, disability discrimination, constitutional issues, and Title IX claims
  • Advocated on behalf of school districts in special education due process hearings and other administrative proceedings
  • Advised school administrators on adherence to Title IX regulations, including completing investigations and documenting reports

Recognition & Accolades

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), Commercial Litigation, 2025

Community Involvement

  • Tarrant County Bar Association
  • Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association
  • Junior League of Fort Worth
  • Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court
  • Baylor Lawyer Network – Fort Worth Steering Committee
  • Leadership Fort Worth – LeadingEdge 2023

Practice Areas

  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

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