About Jerry Clements

Named One of the Top 50 Most Influential Women Lawyers by The National Law Journal and one of 30 Extraordinary Women in Texas Law by Texas Lawyer, Jerry Clements is Chair Emeritus of Locke Lord after serving as Chair of the Firm from 2006-2017. She has been recognized as a Baylor Lawyer of the Year and been named one of the “Top Ten Litigators” in Dallas.

During her more than 35 years of litigation experience, Jerry has worked collaboratively with high-level executives representing their Fortune 500 companies across a wide range of industries and built an impressive record of resolutions in complex disputes in the area of commercial litigation.

She also has extensive experience in corporate governance, having structured two significant law firm mergers during her tenure as Chair. She recently served as Chair of the Baylor University Board of Regents and has served as a Regent on the Board since 2011. She also has served on committees dealing with audit and compliance, development, and governance, compensation and nominating.