Fisher Phillips is pleased to announce that Dallas-Fort Worth-based partner, Amy M. Stewart, has become Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Litigation Section, the country’s largest association of litigators and trial attorneys. Amy assumes this leadership role for the 2026-2027 bar year after most recently serving as Chair-Elect.
“Amy and her talented team joined Fisher Phillips just last month, and they have truly hit the ground running, already making a meaningful impact on our firm, our clients, and the profession,” said John Polson, Chairman and Managing Partner of Fisher Phillips. “This important ABA leadership appointment reflects Amy’s experience, judgment, and proven leadership. As the founder of what became the largest minority- and woman-owned civil litigation firm based in Texas, she understands what it takes to build, lead, and inspire successful legal teams. She will be a tremendous asset to the ABA Litigation Section and its mission to help members become the most effective and successful litigators in the profession.”
The Litigation Section has more than 30,000 members nationwide and is a significant voice for litigators in the legal profession. The Section is one of the largest within the ABA, with more than 30 substantive, procedural, and affinity committees, and serves as the premier association for lawyers in the litigation and trial practice. Its mission is to provide litigators of all practice areas the resources needed to become successful advocates. The Section is dedicated to upholding the rule of law, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to offering its members opportunities for business networking and career advancement and a portfolio of professional and business development products.
“I joined the Section when I was a third-year lawyer, so it is a true honor and privilege to now serve as Chair of the ABA Litigation Section,” said Amy. “The Litigation Section has been a tremendous resource providing me with the skills to be an effective trial attorney, business developer, and leader in the legal industry. As Chair, I am now on the clock to ensure the next generation has the same opportunities to thrive in the profession. I look forward to the upcoming year where we will focus on providing for the first time executive leadership skills training to our Section leaders and members.”
Amy M. Stewart founded and led the Stewart Law Group, the largest minority and woman-owned business litigation defense firm in Dallas-Fort Worth that in 2026 is ranked the sixth largest Black-Owned Business in North Texas by the Dallas Business Journal. And, upon joining Fisher Phillips, Amy was named Vice Chair of the firm’s Sports Industry Team. She also serves on the Board of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel and holds leadership roles in the International Association of Defense Counsel.
She is a first chair litigator and trial lawyer who resolves business, labor, employment, and product liability matters for a number of Fortune 100 clients. In addition to her trial practice, Amy is certified as a mediator and arbitrator and presides over business and employment litigation matters. She is also a highly sought-after investigator who leads high-profile and sensitive ethics and workplace-related investigations.
Amy believes her legal success is partially a result of her years playing and coaching Division I college basketball before shifting her focus to the courtroom. Amy’s unique background guides her to build strong teams that zealously compete on her clients’ behalf with an aggressive yet respectful approach.
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