She originally joined the office in October 2012 as a Legal Secretary. Ms. Hawes received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of North Texas in May 2009 and a Certificate of Paralegal Studies from Southern Methodist University in February 2012. While a student at UNT she worked for the Department of Housing. After graduating, she worked at Denton County MHMR in Medical Records and as the Local Authority Team Leader.