Emily Ogden
- Adjunct Professor
Emily J. Ogden is a mock trial coach and adjunct professor for the Advocacy Program. She was also previously a supervising attorney for the Domestic Violence Clinic.
She is a practicing litigation attorney at McDowell Hetherington, LLP, representing businesses and individuals in a wide range of complex civil and commercial disputes. Prior to joining MH, Emily was a trial lawyer at the largest firm in Texas that is dedicated exclusively to practicing family law.
A proud "double Longhorn," Emily is a former student attorney for the Domestic Violence Clinic and Children's Rights Clinic and served on the executive board for Board of Advocates. She was inducted to the Order of Barristers and received the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award.
Emily Ogden ’23 is an associate at McDowell Hetherington, where she represents businesses and individuals throughout all phases of litigation, from strategic case assessment through trial. Working across a broad spectrum of industries, she focuses on advancing client objectives through diligent preparation and decisive advocacy.
A native Texan and proud “double Longhorn,” Ogden earned both her Bachelor of Arts in English and her J.D. from The University of Texas at Austin. While in law school, she was an advanced student attorney for the Children’s Rights Clinic and a student attorney for the Domestic Violence Clinic. Ogden was also significantly involved in the trial advocacy program, serving on the executive board for Board of Advocates. Upon graduation, she was inducted into the Order of Barristers and received the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award for best mock trial advocate in her graduating class.
Prior to joining McDowell Hetherington, Ogden was a trial lawyer at the largest firm in Texas that is dedicated exclusively to practicing family law. There, she gained extensive bench and jury trial experience, in addition to mediation and negotiation expertise. Her recognitions include Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2025-26) and Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers – Rising Star (2025). She brings a client-centered approach to her practice, prioritizing strong client relationships, clear communication, and goal-oriented representation.
Ogden is passionate about mentoring the next generation of trial lawyers, and she spends her free time coaching mock trial students and serving as an adjunct professor for the advocacy program at Texas Law. Outside of the office, she also enjoys reading, travel, Tex-Mex, and walks with her “niece and nephew,” Honey the Shih Tzu and Chewy the goldendoodle.
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