Education
SMU Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2019
- Master Level Advocate, SMU Board of Advocates
Texas Tech University, Agricultural Communications, 2016 (summa cum laude)
- Honors College
- Highest-Ranking Graduate, Class of 2016
Admissions
State Bar of Texas, 2019
US District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
Professional Affiliations
Executive Board of Directors, Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Board of Directors
Co-Chair, Judiciary Committee, Bolton Ball
Co-Chair, Publications Committee
Member, The William “Mac” Taylor American Inn of Court
Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Leadership Class (2021)
About
Gracen Moreno practices complex commercial, employment, and IP litigation, with an emphasis on business disputes. She has experience across a broad range of matters, particularly advocating for business owners, creatives, and inventors on issues involving IP rights, trade secrets protections, and departing employee issues. A seasoned trial associate, Gracen is comfortable taking cases to trial and thoughtful in developing advocacy strategy at every stage of litigation. Already having tried several federal and state jury and nonjury trials, she brings a level of trial experience that’s rare for a young lawyer, paired with a focus on serving each client through intelligent, efficient advocacy. Her common-sense, pragmatic approach helps clients make informed business decisions.
Gracen earned her undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University and her J.D. from SMU Dedman School of Law, where she served as a judicial intern for Judge Amos Mazzant, III of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
Education
SMU Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2019
- Master Level Advocate, SMU Board of Advocates
Texas Tech University, Agricultural Communications, 2016 (summa cum laude)
- Honors College
- Highest-Ranking Graduate, Class of 2016
Admissions
State Bar of Texas, 2019
US District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
Professional Affiliations
Executive Board of Directors, Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Board of Directors
Co-Chair, Judiciary Committee, Bolton Ball
Co-Chair, Publications Committee
Member, The William “Mac” Taylor American Inn of Court
Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Leadership Class (2021)
Awards and Recognitions
“Rising Raggio” Award, Dallas Women Lawyers Association (2023)
Included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Appellate Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Intellectual Property Litigation (2024–2025)
“Texas Super Lawyer – Rising Star,” Business Litigation (2023–2024)
Outstanding Committee Chair of the Year, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (2023)
“One to Watch,” Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (Feb. 2022)