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Tracy McCormack, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Neutral Evaluator Special Master
Austin, TX, United States

About

With over three decades of legal experience, this neutral transitioned to full-time dispute resolution after a distinguished career as a trial lawyer and academic. She spent 24 years as the Director of Advocacy at the University of Texas School of Law, where she taught evidence and trial skills. Her background includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation across various sectors, including commercial disputes, medical malpractice, and employment law. She has presided over numerous cases as a special master and has extensive experience in managing high-stakes, multi-party disputes.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Construction Employment & Labor Healthcare & Life Sciences Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Director of Advocacy
University of Texas School of Law
Senior Lecturer
University of Texas School of Law
Partner
Binion
McCormack & Crane
Attorney
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld

Publications Leadership

  • Author, 'The Science of Courtroom Persuasion'
  • Author, 'Remote Advocacy: A Guide to Virtual Trials'
  • Speaker, 'Advanced Evidence and Discovery', State Bar of Texas
  • Presenter, 'The Ethics of Negotiation', Austin Bar Association
  • Contributor, 'Texas Rules of Evidence Handbook'

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned trial expert who leverages her extensive background in advocacy and evidence to facilitate resolutions in complex commercial and tort litigation.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
1986
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
1983

Distinction

Combines deep academic knowledge of evidence and advocacy with decades of practical experience in the courtroom and as a special master.

Reputation

Recognized by peers and former students for her mastery of trial procedure and her ability to navigate complex legal and interpersonal dynamics in high-pressure environments.