Kara Foister

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Kara counsels businesses and individuals in a broad range of civil disputes, including: business torts, contract disputes, renewable energy litigation, and copyright infringement. She has experience in both federal and state courts across the U.S., as well as before the Copyright Claims Board.

Kara also maintains an active pro bono practice, advising residents in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in civil lawsuits against criminal activities occurring in their communities.

  • SMU Journal of Air Law and Commerce, “Best Comment Winner”
Overview

Kara counsels businesses and individuals in a broad range of civil disputes, including: business torts, contract disputes, renewable energy litigation, and copyright infringement. She has experience in both federal and state courts across the U.S., as well as before the Copyright Claims Board.

Kara also maintains an active pro bono practice, advising residents in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in civil lawsuits against criminal activities occurring in their communities.

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Autonomous Archaeological Authority: The Future of Drone Use and Privacy Laws in Cultural Heritage Preservation

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Awards
  • SMU Journal of Air Law and Commerce, “Best Comment Winner”

Top areas of focus

  • Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Leadership Class (2025)
  • Member, Dallas Museum of Art Junior Associates
  • Legal extern, Hon. Stacey Jernigan, August 2023 – November 2023

Education

  • Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2024, articles editor, SMU Law Review Association
  • St. Olaf College, B.A., magna cum laude, with distinction, 2021, Phi Beta Kappa

Bar Admissions

  • Texas

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
  • Author, “Autonomous Archaeological Authority: The Future of Drone Use and Privacy Laws in Cultural Heritage Preservation,” SMU Scholar Journal of Air Law and Commerce, October 2023.
  • Member, State Bar of Texas
  • Member, Dallas Bar Association