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Bridget E. Harris

Bridget E. Harris

Senior Associate

5830 Granite Parkway
Suite 1000
Plano, TX 75024
T 469.484.6064
bridget.harris@nelsonmullins.com
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Bridget lives by the mantra “everything in life is negotiable.” She uses this strategy and a solution-oriented perspective to provide her products liability and commercial litigation clients the best representation possible, whether it be in state or federal court.

With over a decade of litigation experience, Bridget is not afraid to step in a courtroom—her adult playground...

Bridget lives by the mantra “everything in life is negotiable.” She uses this strategy and a solution-oriented perspective to provide her products liability and commercial litigation clients the best representation possible, whether it be in state or federal court.

With over a decade of litigation experience, Bridget is not afraid to step in a courtroom—her adult playground as she likes to call it—and argue a case. She has spent 24 days in trial, most recently defending a city in a two-day bench trial where the plaintiff sued the city claiming breach of contract and retaliation. Plaintiff sought $1.4 million in damages. The court decided in favor of the city on all claims with no damages awarded to plaintiff.

Away from the office, Bridget has a passion for seeing the world and has set a goal of traveling to a new country each year.

 
Bridget E. Harris

as she likes to call it—and argue a case. She has spent 24 days in trial, most recently defending a city in a two-day bench trial where the plaintiff sued the city claiming breach of contract and retaliation. Plaintiff sought $1.4 million in damages. The court decided in favor of the city on all claims with no damages awarded to plaintiff.

Away from the office, Bridget has a passion for seeing the world and has set a goal of traveling to a new country each year.

 

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Representative Matters

  • Co-lead counsel in bench trial defending a city, where plaintiff sued the city claiming breach of contract and retaliation. Plaintiff sought $1.4 million in damages. The court decided in favor of the city on all claims with no damages awarded to plaintiff.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Adjunct Professor of Law, The University of Alabama School of Law (2021–2023)
  • Associate, multi-faceted nationwide litigation boutique (2017–2023)
  • Corps Member, Teach for America (2012–2014)

Internships

  • Summer Legal Intern, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (2015)

Educational Activities

  • The University of Alabama School of Law
    • Captain, Trial Advocacy Competition Team (2015–2017)
    • Law School Ambassador (2015–2017)
    • 1st Vice President and Diversity Chair, Black Law Students Association (BLSA) (2016–2017)
    • Honor Council (2016–2017)
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Representative Matters

  • Co-lead counsel in bench trial defending a city, where plaintiff sued the city claiming breach of contract and retaliation. Plaintiff sought $1.4 million in damages. The court decided in favor of the city on all claims with no damages awarded to plaintiff.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Adjunct Professor of Law, The University of Alabama School of Law (2021–2023)
  • Associate, multi-faceted nationwide litigation boutique (2017–2023)
  • Corps Member, Teach for America (2012–2014)

Internships

  • Summer Legal Intern, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (2015)

Educational Activities

  • The University of Alabama School of Law
    • Captain, Trial Advocacy Competition Team (2015–2017)
    • Law School Ambassador (2015–2017)
    • 1st Vice President and Diversity Chair, Black Law Students Association (BLSA) (2016–2017)
    • Honor Council (2016–2017)

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Recognitions

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • The National Black Lawyers, “Alabama’s Top 40 under 40 Lawyers,” (2019–2022)
  • Finest Law Firm Writers, Burton Awards (2020)
  • The Order of Barristers (2017)
  • Semi-finalist, National Trial Competition (2017)
  • Champion, Regional Trial Advocacy Competition (2017)
  • “Best Cross Examination Attorney Award,” Michigan Trial Tournament (2015)

Professional Activities

  • Toyota Counsel in Motion Program (2024)
  • J.L. Turner Legal Association (2023–present)
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (2023–present)
  • Adjunct Professor, The University of Alabama School of Law, Civil Pre-Trial Advocacy (2021–2023)
  • Member, Defense Research Institute (DRI), (2018–present)
  • Member, BBA Birmingham Regional Economic Council (2018–2021)
  • Member, Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (2017–2022)

Community

  • United Way Centennial Event, Planning Committee
  • Corps Member, Teach For America
  • Girls Inc. of Central Alabama, Committee of 25 (2018–2022)
  • Grace House, Junior Board Committee, (2018–2019)

Leadership

  • BRIDGE – Together Affinity Group, Co-Chair
  • Associate of the Inn, Patrick E. Higginbotham American Inn of Court (2023–2024)
  • Dallas Office Pro Bono Liaison
  • Social Media Chair, Defense Research Institute (DRI), Corporate Expo Committee (2018–2019)
  • Birmingham Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Executive Committee (2018–2022)

Bridget lives by the mantra “everything in life is negotiable.” She uses this strategy and a solution-oriented perspective to provide her products liability and commercial litigation clients the best representation possible, whether it be in state or federal court.

With over a decade of litigation experience, Bridget is not afraid to step in a courtroom—her adult playground... as she likes to call it—and argue a case. She has spent 24 days in trial, most recently defending a city in a two-day bench trial where the plaintiff sued the city claiming breach of contract and retaliation. Plaintiff sought $1.4 million in damages. The court decided in favor of the city on all claims with no damages awarded to plaintiff.

Away from the office, Bridget has a passion for seeing the world and has set a goal of traveling to a new country each year.

 

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Representative Matters

  • Co-lead counsel in bench trial defending a city, where plaintiff sued the city claiming breach of contract and retaliation. Plaintiff sought $1.4 million in damages. The court decided in favor of the city on all claims with no damages awarded to plaintiff.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Adjunct Professor of Law, The University of Alabama School of Law (2021–2023)
  • Associate, multi-faceted nationwide litigation boutique (2017–2023)
  • Corps Member, Teach for America (2012–2014)

Internships

  • Summer Legal Intern, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (2015)

Educational Activities

  • The University of Alabama School of Law
    • Captain, Trial Advocacy Competition Team (2015–2017)
    • Law School Ambassador (2015–2017)
    • 1st Vice President and Diversity Chair, Black Law Students Association (BLSA) (2016–2017)
    • Honor Council (2016–2017)

Education

  • The University of Alabama School of Law, JD (2017)
    • Semi-Finalist, National Trial Competition (2017)
    • Dean’s Community Service Award, Student Pro Bono Award, Order of the Samaritan (2017)
    • Senior Editor Vol. 8, Alabama Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Law Review (2016-2017)
  • Georgia State University, BA, cum laude (2012)

Admissions

  • Texas, 2022
  • Alabama, 2017
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
  • Alabama Supreme Court
  • Texas Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Practice Areas

Industries

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • The National Black Lawyers, “Alabama’s Top 40 under 40 Lawyers,” (2019–2022)
  • Finest Law Firm Writers, Burton Awards (2020)
  • The Order of Barristers (2017)
  • Semi-finalist, National Trial Competition (2017)
  • Champion, Regional Trial Advocacy Competition (2017)
  • “Best Cross Examination Attorney Award,” Michigan Trial Tournament (2015)
  • Toyota Counsel in Motion Program (2024)
  • J.L. Turner Legal Association (2023–present)
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (2023–present)
  • Adjunct Professor, The University of Alabama School of Law, Civil Pre-Trial Advocacy (2021–2023)
  • Member, Defense Research Institute (DRI), (2018–present)
  • Member, BBA Birmingham Regional Economic Council (2018–2021)
  • Member, Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (2017–2022)
  • United Way Centennial Event, Planning Committee
  • Corps Member, Teach For America
  • Girls Inc. of Central Alabama, Committee of 25 (2018–2022)
  • Grace House, Junior Board Committee, (2018–2019)
  • BRIDGE – Together Affinity Group, Co-Chair
  • Associate of the Inn, Patrick E. Higginbotham American Inn of Court (2023–2024)
  • Dallas Office Pro Bono Liaison
  • Social Media Chair, Defense Research Institute (DRI), Corporate Expo Committee (2018–2019)
  • Birmingham Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Executive Committee (2018–2022)