Near the beginning of her third year as a KoonsFuller associate, Jessica Janicek argued a case before the Texas Supreme Court pro bono. The high court held that an ex-spouse who missed child support payments must pay all that he owes — not just the amount listed in court pleadings — to avoid contempt of court.

Judge Bill Harris of the 233rd District Court heard the case at the trial level; he says he listened to a recording of Janicek’s oral argument. Janicek wasn’t involved until the case went to the high court.