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Ellie Johnson | Associate

Ellie Johnson focuses her practice on commercial litigation and intellectual property litigation. She received her JD from SMU Dedman School of Law in May 2024, where she served as President of the SMU Law Review Association during the 2023-2024 academic year.

During law school, Ellie worked in the SMU Criminal Defense Clinic, representing clients facing misdemeanors and felony probation violations, and was later selected as Chief Counsel for the clinic. In her second year, Ellie was inducted into The Barristers, a student service organization.

JD, SMU Dedman School of Law
The Barristers
President, SMU Law Review Association
Chief Counsel, SMU Criminal Defense Clinic
BA, Rhodes College

State Bar of Texas
US District Court, Northern District of Texas
US District Court, Eastern District of Texas
US District Court, Western District of Texas

Dallas Bar Association
Attorneys Serving the Community

IRL (In Real Life)

Ellie balances her love of Dallas—she’s a die-hard Mavs fan and a frequent diner at Mot Hai Ba included—with an enduring pull toward Argentina, her global happy place. Her comfort movie is Uncle Buck, which tells you most of what you need to know about her humor.