Samantha Lewis Henington
Samantha Lewis is a founding attorney at Henington Lewis Law Firm in Austin, Texas, where she leverages her extensive litigation experience to advocate for clients with tenacity and precision. Since establishing her firm in 2025, Samantha has been committed to securing favorable outcomes for her clients, using her deep understanding of legal strategy to negotiate strong settlements and hold opposing parties accountable. Her approach combines meticulous preparation with a relentless pursuit of justice, ensuring that clients feel supported and confident throughout the legal process. Prior to founding her firm, Samantha held senior and associate attorney roles at several prestigious national law firms, including Chartwell Law, and Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons L.L.P. During this time, she honed her expertise in complex litigation, fiduciary litigation, and client advocacy, building a reputation for strategic thinking and effective courtroom representation. Her background allows her to anticipate legal challenges and provide innovative solutions tailored to each client’s unique situation. Samantha earned her Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law, where she was recognized on the Dean’s List and received the Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson, P.C. Tax Law Award. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of New Mexico. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Samantha is actively involved with the Austin Young Lawyers Association, Austin Bar Association and the Baylor Law Alumni Association, reflecting her commitment to the legal community and ongoing professional development. Samantha credits her success to the unwavering support of her family-- noting that her late father motivated her to push the boundaries and to strive to be extraordinary at everything you do. A mentor once told her "May you have a greater impact on the profession than the profession does you"-- a statement that reframed the way she viewed the responsibility that comes along with having a law license.
• Baylor University School of Law - JD
• Dean's List
• American Bar Association
What do you attribute your success to?
My support system has undoubtedly carried me through to this point. I would be nothing without the love and support of my family.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice came from my Dad-- The greatest reflection of my success won't be how much money I make, how many awards I received, or how big my house is-- it will be reflected in how I make people feel.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be patient, work hard, but do not forget who you are and what you believe in.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
I would say the biggest challenge in my field is managing work-life balance. It is important to remember that at the end of the day, while we are professionalsmand have worked endlessly for this privilege, being a lawyer is job that can be replaced-- you cannot be replaced-- so take care of yourself!
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
My family and friends are my number one priority. Taking care of my clients and maintaining my moral code is my only job as a lawyer-- this means that I have an obligation to be honest, have the hard conversations, have courage, and to always be kind.