Stephen A. McPaul

Associate

Overview

Stephen McPaul is an associate at Chamblee Ryan. Stephen’s practice focuses on civil litigation in a wide variety of matters.

Born in Houston, Texas, Stephen received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University. Before going to law school, Stephen worked for over a decade in education for Dallas Independent School District creating high-stakes student exams. While at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Stephen was Notes & Comments editor of the Mitchell Hamline Law Review.

Stephen lives outside of Dallas, Texas with his wife, three children, and two dogs. In his spare time, Stephen enjoys watching the Texas Rangers, reading, and traveling.

Professional Associations

  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers

Publications

McPaul, Stephen (2024) “Virtually Identical: A Case for Maintaining Architectural Copyright Protections in the Metaverse,” Cybaris®: Vol. 15: Iss. 1, Article 2.
Available at: https://open.mitchellhamline.edu/cybaris/vol15/iss1/2

Education

Mitchell Hamline School of Law

  • JD, Magna Cum Laude, 2024
  • Dean’s List
  • Mitchell Hamline Law Review – Notes and Comments Editor
  • Top 20%

Stephen F. Austin State University

  • BS, Magna Cum Laude, Communication, 2008
  • Dean’s List

Stephen F. Austin State University

  • MA, Summa Cum Laude, Communication, 2010

Admissions

Texas