Misty Birdsong '02
Full-time faculty
Clinical Professor of Legal Research, Writing and Advocacy and Director of Academic Success
Email: birdsong@smu.edu
Biography
Misty J. Birdsong earned her B.A. in Philosophy from Baylor University and her J.D. summa cum laude from SMU Dedman School of Law, where she was valedictorian and Editor-in-Chief of SMU Law Review. Prior to joining the law faculty at SMU, Professor Birdsong worked as an associate in the litigation and appellate groups at Baker Botts, LLP. Before Baker Botts, she clerked for The Honorable Robert E. Keeton, Federal District Judge for the District of Massachusetts.
Professor Birdsong is a Clinical Professor of Legal Research, Writing, and Advocacy and Director of Academic Success. She currently teaches Legal Research, Writing, and Advocacy and Advanced Legal Analysis.
Areas of Expertise
- Legal Research, Writing and Advocacy
Education
J.D., summa cum laude, SMU Dedman School of Law
Courses
Advanced Legal Analysis