J.D. Candidate · The University of Texas School of Law

Victoria M.
Barreras

Third-year law student with experience in complex legal research, client-facing work, legal scholarship, and professional engagement across business and energy law.

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Academic foundation

Legal education, academic honors, scholarships, and recognition are placed first to reflect the priorities of this professional profile.

Received May 2024Austin, Texas

The University of Texas at Austin

B.A. in Psychology · Minor in Philosophy of Law

Academic Honors

  • Distinguished Honors
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
  • Tau Sigma Honor Society

Scholarship, leadership, and professional engagement

Journal leadership and sustained involvement in legal, business, energy, and professional organizations.

Legal Journal

The Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law

Administrative Editor · Articles Editor

Editorial leadership supporting legal scholarship in the oil, gas, and energy field.

Law School Organizations

Texas Business Law Society

Women’s Law Caucus

Chicano / Hispanic / Latino Law Student Association

First Generation Law Students

Texas Exes

Professional Organizations

American Bar Association

Austin Bar Association

Austin Young Lawyers Association

Hispanic National Bar Association

Association of International Energy Negotiators

Legal and professional experience

Research-intensive legal work complemented by client communication, operational responsibility, and service.

May–Jul 2025
May–Jul 2026
Baker Botts · Austin

Summer Associate

  • Prepared formal legal memoranda and informal email memoranda addressing complex legal questions.
  • Researched case precedent, interpreted federal legislation and state statutes, and analyzed administrative decisions.
  • Attended and transcribed informational sessions at the Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT.
  • Presented memoranda to clients, responded to inquiries, and participated regularly in firm events.
Apr 2023
Aug 2024
Anytime Fitness · Austin

Customer Engagement Specialist

  • Enrolled more than 100 new members using a tailored sales approach, processed billing information, and provided tours.
  • Resolved customer concerns by phone and in person while fostering a welcoming environment.
  • Organized the facility, managed appointments, and served as acting owner when needed.

Research, service, and interests

Research

“Personal Politics: Managing Relationships in Turbulent Times”

Research Assistant · Overseen by Dr. Roderick P. Hart · Aug 2023–May 2024

Analyzed rhetorical sensitivity in difficult interpersonal and controversial situations and coded 4,000 responses to a national survey using objective scoring criteria.

Service

Student Volunteer Notetaker

Disability and Access Department · The University of Texas

Provided detailed class notes in a timely manner following lectures and supported multiple classes each semester.

Additional

Language & Interests

Conversational Spanish. Interests include Formula One, the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Longhorns, Dallas Stars, cooking, working out, and visiting local lakes.

Professional Contact

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