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Chris Wilkes is an attorney with Dunham & Jones. Chris was born and raised in Irving, Texas. He graduated from the University of North Texas with a B.A. in Political Science and a certificate in International Peace Studies. During his time at UNT, he interned with the Department of Education’s Hispanic-serving Institution grant program.
Chris then attended Texas A&M University School of Law on an academic scholarship. While in law school, he volunteered with the Catholic Charities immigration clinic assisting clients with naturalization forms. Mr. Wilkes also completed an externship with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office.
After graduating law school, Mr. Wilkes was a corporate attorney for a large law firm. Chris volunteers for the Catholic Charities by providing refugees with English tutoring services. He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus and a Fellow for the Napa Legal Institute, a think-tank that assists non-profits with their legal needs.
In his spare time, Chris enjoys tennis, guitar, the outdoors, spending time with his family and traveling.
Founded in 2011 as the Catholic Physicians Guild of Dallas and later expanded to the Catholic Medical Guild of Dallas, this organization represents a thriving community of healthcare professionals in Dallas, TX who seek to model their medical vocations after Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Catholic Church. As a chartered Guild of the Catholic Medical Association, the organization welcomes medical professionals from throughout the Diocese of Dallas, including physicians, healthcare workers in training, and members of the clergy who share a commitment to faith-centered practice. The Guild's mission centers on growing together in Christ while demonstrating Catholic medical ethics to the broader medical profession and society. Members gather regularly not only for professional development but for genuine spiritual fellowship, united by their conviction that healing is a sacred vocation intertwined with their Catholic faith. The organization is distinguished by its practical commitment to serving vulnerable populations, operating St. Paul Medical Clinic to address healthcare needs among Dallas's underserved communities. Led by Deacon Stump as Chaplain, the Guild creates meaningful spaces where healthcare professionals can strengthen their spiritual lives, discuss the intersection of faith and medicine, and support one another in upholding Catholic principles within the healthcare field. This community of dedicated professionals represents a vital network for Catholic healthcare workers throughout Dallas and the surrounding region who are committed to bringing compassion, ethics, and faith to their daily practice.
Based in Dallas, Texas, the Catholic Bar Association represents a vibrant community of legal professionals united by their commitment to upholding Catholic principles in the study and practice of law. Founded on the conviction that the formation of the laity and the evangelization of professional life constitute significant pastoral challenges, the organization brings together attorneys, judges, and legal experts who seek to bear witness to their Catholic faith within their professional roles. The Catholic Bar Association educates, organizes, and inspires its members to apply Catholic ethical principles faithfully in their legal work while fostering deep connections with fellow Catholic legal professionals. The organization's mission extends beyond individual professional development to support the broader Church through national and local initiatives, pro bono services, and the promotion of evangelization within the legal profession. Members across the Dallas, TX area and throughout the nation benefit from a supportive community that recognizes the unique challenges of maintaining faith integrity in secular professional environments. The Catholic Bar Association facilitates the formation of new chapters, provides technical and professional support to local affiliates, and creates meaningful opportunities for Catholic attorneys to work together with mutual understanding and encouragement. By combining practical networking benefits with spiritual resources and Catholic content, the organization addresses the distinctive needs of legal professionals seeking to integrate their faith with their careers, creating a powerful witness to Catholic principles in the American legal system.
