Monica B. Stallings

Monica is an experienced family lawyer, practicing both traditional litigation and collaborative law. She began her career in civil litigation and tax controversy in Houston, Texas and Seattle, Washington. Since moving to Austin, Ms. Stallings has focused exclusively on family law, primarily practicing in Travis County, Williamson County, and the surrounding areas. She serves clients in a wide range of matters, including but not limited to divorce, custody and visitation, collaborative law, child support, adoption, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, modifications and enforcements of prior orders, and protective orders.

Monica serves her clients with empathy and integrity, as well as creative, collaborative, and thoughtful advocacy.

Professional & Community Activities

· Board of Directors, Chair of Corporate Sponsorships – Travis County Women Lawyers Foundation – 2016-Present

· Board of Directors – Austin Young Lawyers Association – 2017-Present

· Co-Chair – Austin Young Lawyers Association’s “Runway for Justice” – 2018-2019

· Chair – Austin Young Lawyers Association’s “Women’s Resource Fair” – 2017-2018

· Co-Chair – Austin Young Lawyers Association’s “Runway for Justice” – 2017-2018

· Committee Member – Austin Young Lawyers Association’s “Runway for Justice” – 2015-2016

· Committee Member – Austin Bar Association’s “Bench Bar Conference” – 2016-2018 

· Committee Member – Austin Bar Foundation’s “Gala” – 2016-2018

· Law Student Mentor – Women’s Law Caucus – 2016-2018

· Volunteer – Austin Bar Association’s “Veteran’s Legal Assistance Program” – 2016-Present

· Volunteer – Austin Young Lawyers Association’s “Women’s Resource Fair” – 2014-2018

Professional Memberships

· Robert W. Calvert American Inn of Court

· Collaborative Law Institute of Texas

· Texas Family Law Foundation

· Texas Bar Foundation

· Austin Bar Association (ABA)

· Austin Young Lawyers Association

· Family Law Section, ABA

· LGBT Law Section, ABA

· Hispanic Bar Association of Austin, ABA 

· Travis County Women Lawyers Association

· Travis County Women Lawyers Foundation

· Texas Bar Association

· Texas Young Lawyers Association

· American Bar Association

· National Association of Women Lawyers

Speaking Engagements

· Texas Bar Leaders Conference – Speaker, “AYLA: Runway for Justice & Women’s Resource Fair” –  July 2017

· Austin Bar Association’s Bench Bar Conference – Speaker, “Cell Phones: The Holy Grail of Family Law” – May 2017

· Austin Bar Association’s Bench Bar Conference – Moderator, “Family Law: Judges’ Dos & Don’ts” – May 2017 

· Travis County Women Lawyer’s Association – Speaker, “Career Advice Panel” – November 2016

Education

· J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2009

· B.A., Boston College, 2006

Bar Admissions

· State of Texas