Sondra Tennessee
Associate Dean of Alumni and Community Relations
stennessee@uh.edu
713-743-2079
Alumni Relations
Stay connected with the University of Houston Law Center alumni community.
The Office of Law Alumni Relations connects UH Law alumni with events, career resources, continuing legal education, mentoring, giving opportunities, alumni news and ways to engage with students and fellow graduates. Update your contact information to receive Law Center news and event invitations, or contact the alumni team by phone or email.
Office of Law Alumni Relations
University of Houston Law Center
4170 Martin Luther King Blvd
Houston, TX 77204-6060
713.743.2201 ph
713.743.2211 fax
lawalumni@uh.edu
Student Scholarships
Scholarships empower deserving and high-caliber students from all backgrounds to follow their dreams by improving access and equity in legal education.Â
Dean's Society: Why I give back!
The Dean‘s Society, our premiere Law Fund giving society, and its members fuel the Law Center by providing crucial support for our students and faculty.
Leave Your Mark
Alumni still have the opportunity to have their name memorialized in the new building by giving $2,500 to the Law Fund.Â
Make a gift of $2,500 to the Law Fund and your generosity will be recognized with a permanent nameplate on a locker Give back to your alma mater by honoring a loved one, celebrating a recent graduate, memorializing a favorite professor, or commemorating your time at the UHLC.
Upcoming Alumni Events
2026
Sep
17-19
Thu-Sat
42nd Annual Fall Institute on Intellectual Property Law
September 17 – 19, 2026
Moody Gardens Hotel (Galveston, Texas)
The event is organized and held by both the UH Law Center’s Institute for Intellectual Property & Information Law (IPIL) and the Houston Intellectual Property Law Association (HIPLA).Â
Approved by the State Bar of Texas
14.75 Hours Participatory CLE, Including 3.25 Hours Ethics
Sep
24
Thu
A Conversation with Justice J. Brett Busby and ALI President Wallace B. Jefferson
Thursday, September 24, 2026
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Central Time
University of Houston Law Center
John M. O'Quinn Law Building
4170 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Houston, TX 77204-6060
2026-2027 UHLAA Board
2026-2027 UHLAA Board
Officers
Kate Blaine (J.D. ’03), President
Michelle Gray (J.D. ’11), President-Elect
Scott D. Ellis (J.D. '06), Vice-President
Fermeen Fazal (J.D. '00), Secretary
Directors
Jeff Andrews (J.D. ’05)
Anna Archer (J.D. ’06)
Edward 'Ward' Goolsby (J.D. '14)
Alamdar Hamdani (J.D. '99)
Lance Lightfoot (J.D. ’99)
Eric Muñoz (J.D. '06)
John Ngunjiri (J.D. '21)
Weston O'Black (J.D. '08)
Daniel Peterson (J.D. ’08)
Shannon Quadros (J.D. ’10)
Alex Roberts (J.D. ’06)
Peter Scaff (J.D. ’00)
David Schwan (J.D. '06)
Robert J. Sergesketter (J.D. ’95)
Mishell Parreno Taylor (J.D. '03)
Shannon Terry (J.D. ’18)
David Vondle (J.D. '02)
Adam Weaver (J.D. ’14)
Angele White (J.D. '01)
Richard Whiteley (J.D. '99)
Amy Wolfshohl (J.D. '06)
Victor Wright (J.D. ’98)
To contact the UHLAA alumni board with
questions or suggestions, please email lawalumni@uh.edu.
As President of the University of Houston Law Alumni Association, I’d like to offer a heartfelt congratulations to our newest alumni from the UH Law Class of 2026. Becoming a UH Law alumnus is a remarkable achievement. Your resilience and dedication brought you to this milestone, and we look forward to seeing all that you will accomplish.
I’m also extremely proud to connect you with a vibrant network of UH Law alumni—leaders across the legal profession. It is my privilege to help guide our Association in supporting current students and our alumni community.
Our UH Law alumni reflect the strength of the Law Center, carrying forward its tradition of excellence in countless ways across the profession. Together, we remain focused on two core priorities:
1. Connect & Support – We foster meaningful connections through networking events, CLEs, and mentoring, helping alumni grow professionally and stay engaged. We are also committed to expanding access to career opportunities for all UH Law graduates.
2. Give Back – In partnership with UHLC and our alumni, we support scholarships and our endowment to help ensure future students can access a top-tier legal education.
Our Law Alumni Association does great things!
Wherever your path leads, we hope you’ll stay connected and engaged with our law alumni community. We welcome hearing from you—please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Warm regards,
Kate L. Blaine ’03
President, UH Law Alumni Association (2025–2027 Term)
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The University of Houston Law Center offers a variety of continuing legal education programs tailored to meet the interests of the alumni and the broader legal community. For information on upcoming programs, to join our CLE email list, or to view an On Demand offering, please click below.
We are honored to recognize our alumni who have served or are currently serving in the judiciary on a digital wall located on the first floor of the Law Center. The wall is an inspiration to our students every day. To be included on the digital judicial wall, please complete the form below and you will receive a slide for your review and approval. For questions or to update an existing slide, please contact Kristina Van Arsdel at kgvanars@central.uh.edu.
Alumni Spotlight
Law Alumnus John Toomey Celebrated for a Life of Service, Law, Business and BBQ
Aug. 26, 2026 — The City of Houston honored University of Houston Law Center alumnus John Toomey (J.D. ’51) by declaring July 26 as John Toomey Day for his birthday.
Finding Purpose: How Kyle Sanders (J.D. '96) Turned a Private Battle into a Public Mission
August 10, 2026 — Kyle Sanders (J.D. ’96) wasn’t supposed to stay long.
When a law partner asked him to attend the kickoff event for Blood Cancer United’s Visionary of the Year campaign, he agreed mostly out of obligation. After nearly 40 years of living with — and surviving — blood cancer, he had become skilled at keeping that part of his life private. He expected to show his support and quietly head home.
From Part-time Law Student to General Counsel: Laura Tyson (J.D. '97) Shares Her Corporate Law Journey
Aug. 3, 2026 — University of Houston Law Center alumna Laura Tyson (J.D. '97), general counsel of the private equity firm Energy & Minerals Group, received the Houston Corporate Counsel Award for General Counsel of the Year for a Small Legal Department this year. She also serves as EMG’s chief operating officer and managing director and oversees billion-dollar transactions.
From UH Law Center to Overseas Deployment: Alumnus Richard Nguyen Shares Insights from His JAG Career
July 29, 2026 — When Capt. Richard Nguyen (J.D. ’21) enrolled at the University of Houston Law Center, he planned to continue serving in the military. He did not expect a UHLC course and a conversation with a professor to introduce him to a new legal career — one that would eventually take him overseas.
Check out our past Alumni Spotlights
Check out our Alumni in the News
If you have news you would like to share or if you know someone who should be featured, click here.
Looking for an alum? Check out the UHAA Alumni directory.
Giving Back
Donate
Help us fuel the future of the Law Center by joining our #FueltheFutureofUHLaw initiative that aims to advance our mission with a sophisticated and ambitious plan that empowers social equity and access to legal education through philanthropic support of the Law Center's areas of greatest need – scholarships and the Law Fund.
Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved with the Law Center. Join our email list. Join an alumni group. Judge a competition. Coach a team.
Mentoring
Mentors in the program make a one-year commitment to their assigned mentee(s) to offer assistance with the varied aspects of professional development, including choosing a career path, networking, their job search, and learning how to execute an effective career plan.
Hire UH Alumni
Thank you for your interest in hiring a University of Houston Law Center student and/or graduate. You may list an available law clerk, attorney position or alternate positions of interest to law students and graduates free of charge with our Career Development Office.
Contact Us
Connect with UH Law alumni relations, career services, continuing legal education, special events and development.
Alumni Career Services
The Career Development Office strives to remain connected and accessible to UHLC alumni. Whether you are looking for candidates to join your firm or are back in the job market yourself, please contact lawcareer@uh.edu.
Office of Law Alumni Relations
University of Houston Law Center4170 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Houston, TX 77204-6060
Phone: 713-743-2201
Fax: 713-743-2211
Email: lawalumni@uh.edu
Law Alumni Relations Team — Get Engaged
The Office of Law Alumni Relations wants to make your alumni connection a strong one. Write, call or email us and let us know how you want to stay connected to the UH Law Center.
Kristina G. Van Arsdel (J.D. ’03)
Director, Continuing Legal Education
kgvanars@central.uh.edu
713-743-0462
Samantha Martin
Director, Special Events
samart46@central.uh.edu
713-743-5406
Jennifer Knobloch ('96)
Director of Law Donor Relations
jaknoblo@central.uh.edu
713-743-4978
Cheryl J. Drew
Program Manager
cjdrew@central.uh.edu
713-743-2114
Ashley Johnson
Program Manager
uttran2@central.uh.edu
713-743-2821
Development Team — Give Back
To learn more about supporting the future of legal education, UHLC giving opportunities and how our team can be a resource for your philanthropic planning, visit UH Law Giving or contact a member of the development team.
Miles Johnson
Development Officer, Major Gifts
mejohns9@central.uh.edu
713-743-5234
Anu Shah ('87, J.D. '90)
Assistant Director of Development
aashah24@central.uh.edu
713-743-2627
