She holds a Master’s Degree in Communication from the University of Texas where she was recipient of a Shell Foundation grant for communication research. She also holds a law degree from St. Mary’s School of Law where she served on the Law Journal. Before going into private law practice, she worked for the Hon. Sarah Duncan at the Texas Fourth Court of Appeals, for the Hon. Orlando Garcia in the U.S. Western District Court, and for Justice Craig Enoch at the Supreme Court of Texas. Ms. Windel is a State Bar certified Attorney Ad Litem in probate and guardianship proceedings, and she currently serves as contributing Editor-in-Chief of Austin Lawyer. She is a frequent speaker at continuing professional education and public service seminars. Her recent publications and teaching seminars include: