Alumni Spotlight
Texas Governor Reappoints UH Law Alumna Nelda Luce Blair to Public Safety Commission
March 30, 2026—Gov. Greg Abbott recently reappointed University of Houston Law Center alumna Nelda Luce Blair (J.D. ’82) to the Public Safety Commission for a term ending January 1, 2032. Blair was originally appointed in January 2020.
From “Bonus Season” to an Endowed Scholarship: How Four UHLC Alumni Turned Friendship into a Giving Opportunity
March 26, 2026 - The University of Houston Law Center often fosters lifelong connections, but for a study group from the Class of 2022, that bond has been translated into a legacy at their alma mater.
UH Law Alumnus Stephen Cox Navigates Alaska’s Legal Landscape as New Attorney General
March 2, 2026 - For Stephen Cox, the path from the University of Houston Law Center to the highest legal office in the “Last Frontier” of Alaska has been defined by a commitment to public service and a willingness to embrace complex, multifaceted challenges.
UH Law Grad Emily Whittenburg’s Path to Nike’s C-Suite
Jan. 16, 2026 - Inside the pages of Emily Tovar Whittenburg’s high school yearbook, her parting message as a graduating senior was a laser-focused vision for her future: “My goal is to become an international lawyer and work for a law firm.”
UH Law Alum Luke Kubosh Earns Marine Judge Advocate Commission
Jan. 5, 2026 — University of Houston Law Center alumnus Luke Kubosh (J.D. ’23) was recently commissioned as a Marine Judge Advocate, marking a milestone in a career built with persistence and purpose. The U.S. Marine Corps’ Judge Advocate General Division serves as the military’s legal backbone, with attorneys handling cases involving criminal justice, international law, operational law, ethics, and more.
UH Law and Bauer College Remember Veteran Finance Attorney and Alumnus Frank T. Garcia Who Built a 50-Year Career in Business Transaction Law
Nov. 05, 2025—The University of Houston Law Center and C. T. Bauer College of Business mourn the loss of Frank T. Garcia (J.D. ’75), a respected UH alumnus and a longtime legal practitioner with a career spanning five decades at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP (formerly known in the US as Fulbright & Jaworski). He passed away Oct. 10, 2025, just shy of his 77th birthday.
UH Law Center alumna Dori Contreras (J.D. '90) receives lifetime achievement award for decades of judicial service
Oct. 28, 2025 - Dori Contreras, a former Chief Justice of the Texas 13th Court of Appeals, recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the State Bar of Texas' Judicial Section. Contreras, a 1990 alumna of the University of Houston Law Center, served as a justice and chief justice for 22 years until she retired at the end of 2024.
UH Law Alumna Mishell Parreno Taylor Receives National Recognition for Championing Workplace Justice
Oct. 1, 2025 - Mishell Parreno Taylor (J.D. ’03), a University of Houston Law Center alumna, was recently elected as a fellow to The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Class of 2025.
Threading the Needle Between Fashion and Law: UH Law Alum Ugonna Abakwue’s Next Chapter
August 15, 2025 - Ugonna Abakwue, a 2025 graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, is combining his passion for law and fashion as he builds his career.
UH Law Alum Bill Jackson Helps Deliver $2 Billion Landmark Settlement Involving ‘Forever Chemicals’
Aug. 21, 2025 - Bill Jackson, a 1992 graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, played a central role in securing a settlement exceeding $2 billion for the state of New Jersey in a contamination case — the largest environmental recovery ever obtained by a single state and among the largest legal settlements in U.S. history.
UH Law Center alumnus Robert W. Jones ‘91 Leads Texas Exes, Shares Leadership Insight
July 30, 2025 – Robert W. Jones (J.D. ’91) was recently named chief executive officer of Texas Exes, the official alumni association for the University of Texas at Austin. He assumed the role in May.
UH Law Alum and Veteran Judge Aliseda to Lead Texas A&M Center in McAllen
July 24, 2025 – University of Houston Law Center alumnus Ernest Aliseda (J.D. ’91) has been appointed chief operating officer and associate vice president of the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen, effective August 15.
Global Advocate: UHLC Alumnus Eduardo Alvarez (LL.M.’ 24) Utilizes Dual U.S. and Mexican Law Degrees in Legal Role
July 16, 2025 – Eduardo Alvarez (LL.M. ’24), a University of Houston Law Center alumnus, has recently been promoted to senior legal and corporate compliance manager at Access World, a large freight-forwarding company that is active in over 30 countries.
UHLC Alumnus Mitchel Winick Retires After Decades in Legal Academia and Looks Back
July 07, 2025 – After more than 20 years of service, University of Houston Law Center Alumnus Mitchel L. Winick (J.D. ’78) is retiring from his position as the president and dean of Monterey College of Law. He started at the school in 2005 and was promoted to president and dean in 2011.
Two UH Law Center alumni honored by Texas Bar Foundation
July 2, 2025 — Trailblazing University of Houston Law Center alumna Ruby Kless Sondock (J.D. ’62), and adjunct professor and alumnus Gus Tamborello (J.D. ’87) were recognized for their accomplishments at the 2025 Texas Bar Foundation dinner on June 20 in San Antonio.
Alumni Spotlight: UH Law Center Graduate Tackles Timely Legal Issues, Wins Two Prestigious Awards
June 27, 2025 – University of Houston Law Center graduate Audrey Sivasothy (J.D. ’25) earned both the Joan Garfinkel Glantz Scholarship and the Yale Rosenberg Memorial Prize during her last semester this spring.
From Circuits to the C-Suite: UHLC Alumnus Bill Stewart Shares His Journey
May 27, 2025 – University of Houston Law Center alumnus J.W. “Bill” Stewart (J.D. ’73) didn’t follow a conventional career path — he created his own.
UHLC Grad Armin Salek (J.D. 16) Wins Texas Young Lawyers Association Leadership Position
May 15, 2025 – University of Houston Law Center alumnus Armin Salek (J.D. 16) was recently elected to be president-elect of the Texas Young Lawyers Association and will serve as president from June 2026 to June 2027. He received 52.6% of the 4,053 votes cast.
UHLC Alumnus Bryce Barcelo Named as a Top Leader in Intellectual Property Litigation
May 13, 2025 – University of Houston Law Center alumnus Bryce Barcelo (J.D. '14) has been listed as one of Lawdragon’s 2025 “100 Global Leaders in Litigation Finance” for his distinguished career in intellectual property strategy and litigation. His recognition highlights a decade of impactful work in the field at the intersection of innovation, finance, and legal strategy.
UH Law Center Alumnus Mark R. Meador Appointed as FTC Commissioner
April 25, 2025 — The U.S. Senate recently confirmed University of Houston Law Center alumnus Mark R. Meador (J.D. ’11) to serve as a commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Alumni Spotlight: UHLC’s Casey Roy brings commercial bankruptcy expertise to expanding law firm
March 28, 2025 — University of Houston Law Center alumnus Casey Roy (J.D. ’94) has joined Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC, a full-service law firm originally based in Dallas that recently opened an Austin office.
UHLC Alumna Sarah Morton (J.D. ’08) Leads FordHarrison’s New Houston Office
March 27, 2025 – Sarah Morton, a University of Houston Law Center alumna, recently established the Houston office for FordHarrison LLP, a national Iabor and employment defense boutique firm with 27 offices nationwide.
UHLC Grad Armin Salek (J.D. ’16) Nominated for Texas Young Lawyers Association President-Elect
Feb. 24, 2025 – University of Houston Law Center alumnus Armin Salek (J.D. ’16) is a candidate for president-elect of the Texas Young Lawyers Association. Voting in the State Bar elections starts April 1, and the winner of the election will be announced in May.
Law Center alum Pyke (’20 J.D., ’21 LL.M.) brings historic LGBTQ representation to Harris Health’s board of trustees
Sept. 26, 2024 - Dr. Cody Miller Pyke made history in 2023 as the first openly transgender and non-binary person to serve on the board of trustees for Harris Health.
UHLC graduate Matt Chelf ‘23 talks about path to commercial real estate practice at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Aug. 13, 2024 — Matt Chelf, a 2023 graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, reflects on his upcoming one-year anniversary as an associate attorney at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, specializing in commercial real estate transactions.
UHLC alumnus Mike Engelhart ‘95 wins 2024 Trial Judge of the Year Award
May 14, 2024 — University of Houston Law Center alumnus and longstanding judge of the Harris County Civil District, Mike Engelhart (J.D. '95), has been recognized as the 2024 Trial Judge of the Year Award by the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists (TACTAS).
Texas Nurses Association's General Counsel and UHLC Alumnus Frazee ‘17 reflects on health law career, offers guidance to students
Feb. 12, 2024 — For University of Houston Law Center graduate Jack Frazee (J.D. ’17) the journey to legal education was sparked by a unique blend of professional guidance and personal curiosity. Frazee, who is the Director of Government Affairs and General Counsel of the Texas Nurses Association, was influenced early in his career by the mentorship of a UHLC graduate.
UHLC alumna Mia Lorick ‘14 shines as Association of Women Attorneys 2023 Rising Star
Jan. 29, 2024 – Former dancer and University of Houston Law Center alumna Mia Lorick (J.D. ‘14) transitioned from the performing stage to the courtroom as she completed a law education at UHLC.
No Such Thing as an Amount Too Small
Jan. 23, 2024 — Judge Alvin L. Zimmerman (’64, ’67 J.D.) starts an endowed scholarship at the University of Houston Law Center
UHLC alumna Mary London Fuller ’13 makes partner at Frost Brown Todd, shares insights in working on product liability cases
Jan. 18, 2024 — Mary London Fuller, an alumna of the University of Houston Law Center and new partner at Frost Brown Todd, shares her legal career journey and advice for those considering law school and working in the product liability realm.
UHLC alumnus Jim Perdue ’63 shares decades of trial advocacy wisdom in a new book on “Courtroom Storytelling”
Nov. 27, 2023 — University of Houston Law Center alumnus Jim Perdue Sr. (J.D. ’63) draws from his more than 50 years of trying cases and 12 years of teaching at UHLC for his newly released book, “Courtroom Storytelling.”
UHLC Alumnus Kayhan Parsi ’93 turned passion for bioethics and healthcare into academic career
Nov. 15, 2023 — University of Houston Law Center alumnus Kayhan Parsi (J.D. ‘93), influenced by his parents' healthcare background, found health law and bioethics to be his forte while he attended UHLC.
Alumnus Barrett Schitka ‘15 shares his journey from UHLC to Big Law in New York
Oct. 25, 2023 – University of Houston Law Center alumnus Barrett Schitka (UHLC J.D. ’15; UofC J.D. ‘14) was the first student to enter the International Energy Lawyers Program, a dual-degree program, sponsored by the University of Calgary Faculty of Law and UHLC.
UHLC Alumna Jennifer H. Chung empowers mothers pursuing legal education through scholarship program
Oct. 11, 2023 — University of Houston Law Center alumna and McDowell Hetherington partner Jennifer H. Chung (J.D. ‘13) has established a scholarship in her name for underrepresented women who are also mothers and pursuing legal education at UHLC.
UHLC alumna Mini Timmaraju makes history as president of Reproductive Freedom for All
October 4, 2023 —University of Houston Law Center alumna Mini Timmaraju (J.D. ’99) is the first woman of color to become president of Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America), a non-profit and advocacy organization that works to advance reproductive freedom and abortion access.
UHLC Alumna Zeinab Kachmar Zahid ’17 redefines work-life balance by starting a solo practice
September 20, 2023 — University of Houston Law Center alumna Zeinab Kachmar Zahid (J.D. ‘17) has begun a solo practice as ZKZ Law PLLC in Houston.
Alumni Spotlight: UHLC Alumna Nicole Nathan Gibson ‘95 honored by Jung Center for her volunteer work with the Anti-Defamation League
September 13, 2023 — University of Houston Law Center alumna Nicole Nathan Gibson (J.D. ’95) was recognized by The Jung Center at the 2023 spring benefit for her work supporting diversity and inclusion.
UHLC Alumna Aletsey Hinojosa ’22 reflects on her journey from law school to Government Honors Attorney with the DOL
September 6, 2023 — University of Houston Law Center alumna Aletsey Hinojosa (J.D. ‘22) has become a Government Honors Attorney, serving with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor
State Bar of Texas awards UHLC alumna Emma Myles ‘23 with intellectual property diversity scholarship
August 30, 2023 — University of Houston Law Center alumna Emma Myles (J.D. ‘23) has received the 2023 Diversity Scholarship from the Intellectual Property Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.
UHLC Alumna Iliana Karaoglan ’14 named counsel in Weil’s M&A practice in New York
August 23, 2023 — University of Houston Law Center alumna Iliana Karaoglan (J.D. ’14) was promoted to counsel earlier this year at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in New York.
UHLC Alumnus Steven Lien ’22 achieves dream of public service as Government Honors Attorney at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
August 01, 2023 — University of Houston Law Center alumnus Steven Lien (J.D. ‘22) has become a Government Honors Attorney, serving as Assistant Chief Counsel at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
UHLC Alumna Christina Ramos ’23 named an Equal Justice Works Fellow
July 10, 2023 — University of Houston Law Center alumna Christina Ramos (J.D. ‘23) has received a 2023 Equal Justice Works Design-Your-Own Fellowship, a competitive nationwide, two-year postgraduate legal fellowship for public interest lawyers.
UHLC alumna Rochelle Garza '13 appointed to U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
June 30, 2023 — Rochelle Garza '13, former Democratic nominee for Texas Attorney General and Texas Civil Rights Project President, was sworn in this spring as one of the newest members of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
Leading national trial lawyer Mundy '88 champions Texas conservation effort
May 23, 2023 — Environmental lawyer and University of Houston Law Center alumnus Jeff Mundy ’88, was named as one of the Top 100 in 2023 by the National Trial Lawyers, marking his third year among the ranks. His passion for environmental conservation has propelled him to the forefront of environmental and conservation efforts in Texas.
Goldman Sachs promotes UHLC alumna Fragoso-Moore to Vice President role in Consumer and Digital Finance
May 08, 2023 – Olivia Fragoso-Moore (B.A.’13, J.D. ’17) is excited about her new role as Vice President and Counsel in Consumer and Digital Finance at Goldman Sachs.
Former federal judge Vanessa Gilmore ‘81 finds new passion as arbitrator and mediator
April 4, 2023 — Following more than 27 years of distinguished service as a federal judge, Hon. Vanessa Gilmore quickly acclimated to a new role where she is able to use a similar skill set.
Texas Bar Foundation awards Quentin Brogdon ’89 for a zealous devotion to clients, the bar and public
March 28, 2023 — Quentin Brogdon ’89, partner at Crain Brogdon, LLP in Dallas, was named the 2023 Dan Rugeley Price Memorial Award recipient from the Texas Bar Foundation. Practicing law for over three decades, Brogdon is noted for an unreserved commitment to his clients and the legal practice.
U.S. Representative Crockett ’06 begins first term, credits UH Law Center education
March 08, 2023 — When U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett ’06 took her oath of office this year to represent Texas’ 30th Congressional District, she started a historic term in Congress. Crockett is the first African American University of Houston Law Center graduate in the school’s 75-year history to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
UHLC alumna Williams ’22 earns third place in national Brown Award for legal writing
Feb. 15, 2023 — Recognized for Excellence in Legal Writing by the Judge John R. Brown Scholarship Foundation, alumna Kirsten Williams ’22 has vividly reshaped common racism and discrimination misperceptions in an article focused on environmental consequences suffered by minority communities.
UH Law Center Alumnus Rusk ’14 offers bar study hints, real estate law insights
Feb. 07, 2023 — Real estate lawyer David Rusk ’14 was named partner at the multinational law firm Holland & Knight LLP effective this January. An alumnus of both the University of Houston Law Center and the University of Houston, Rusk gives guidance for preparing for the bar and how to pave a path to real estate law.
UHLC alumna Doolabh leans into her love of sports through in-house counsel role with baseball’s Phillies
Jan. 12, 2023 — University of Houston Law Center alumna Elina Doolabh ’22 could not be happier in her new role as in-house associate counsel for the Philadelphia baseball team, the Phillies.
Ed Sullivan ‘97 argues before the U.S. Supreme Court in a labor and employment law case
Jan. 03, 2023 — Ed Sullivan’s career came full circle when the UH Law Center alumnus argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. v. Hewitt, a case centered around whether an employee who earned six figures and was paid a daily rate is entitled to overtime pay.
UH and UH Law Center alumna Fermeen Fazal contributes student organization space
Dec. 19, 2022 — The Fermeen Fazal Student Organization Flex Room in the University of Houston Law Center’s new John M. O’Quinn Law Building is named for respected attorney and community advocate Fermeen Fazal ‘00.
Yvonne Ho named Magistrate Judge, discusses new career tasks and paying it forward
July 25, 2022 – Recently appointed as Magistrate Judge to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, University of Houston Law Center alumna Yvonne Ho ’06 reflects on the responsibilities and duties of the new position and her vision for the future
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UH Law Center alumnus Hammaker ’86 appointed to Galveston County Water Control & Improvement District No. 12 Board of Directors
June 8, 2022 – Charles “Al” Hammaker is now serving a two-year term on to the Galveston County Water Control & Improvement District No. 12 (GCWCID 12) Board of Directors. His role will be to evaluate and assist in administration and operation of the district’s water supply.
Quentin Brogdon ’89 leads as 2022 President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association
May 11, 2022 - For Quentin Brogdon, the 2022 President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and 1989 UH Law Center graduate, trial work is more than a job––it’s a passion.
Jim M. Perdue, Sr. ‘63 enters Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame
April 21, 2022 - University of Houston Law Center alumnus Jim M. Perdue Sr. was celebrated recently as one of the best trial attorneys in the country as a 2022 inductee into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame.
Stephen Wallace ’83 Establishes Endowed Scholarship and Scholarship Match through 2024
March 31, 2022 – For Stephen Wallace, a 1983 graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, supporting future scholars at UH is about advocating for education.
UH Law Center alumnus Muhammad Aziz ’04 named Attorney of the Year
Feb. 15, 2022 – Texas Lawyer and ALM Media, LLC recognized the legal accomplishments of University of Houston Law Center alumnus Muhammad “Mo” Aziz ’04 by naming him “Attorney of the Year” in their 2021 Texas Legal Excellence Awards which honor legal careers impacting the Texas legal profession.
UH Law Center alumna Monica White ’12 named partner at Latham and Watkins
Jan. 20, 2022 – University of Houston Law Center alumna Monica White ’12 was recently promoted to partner in the Houston office of Latham & Watkins, recognized for diligence and transparency in client relations.
Former Halliburton CEO and UH Law Center alumnus Thomas Cruikshank recognizes key role legal education played in successful business career
Nov. 16, 2021 - UH Law Center alumnus Thomas H. Cruikshank said he often employed his legal training as he guided multinational corporation Halliburton to new heights.
UH Law Center Alumnus Ricky Raven ’86 Appointed to University of Houston System’s Board of Regents
Oct. 28, 2021 - Governor Greg Abbott has appointed 36-year veteran trial lawyer, Ricky Raven to the UH system’s Board of Regents. Raven will be joining newly reappointed members, Tilman Fertitta and Beth Madison, and six other members along with a student regent.
UH Law Center graduate Salek ‘16 recognized for equipping the next generation of lawyers
Oct. 4, 2021 - Armin Salek recently received the Outstanding Young Lawyer Award from the Texas Young Lawyers Association in recognition for his efforts to train aspiring attorneys while equipping local communities with free legal services.
UH Law Center graduate Hall '21 lands job with leading cancer research hospital in Texas Medical Center
Sept. 21, 2021 - Emily Hall, a 2021 alumna of the University of Houston Law Center, recently became an assistant legal officer for Privacy and Information Security at The University of Texas MD Anderson Texas Center’s Institutional Compliance Office.
UH Law Center alumna Parreno Taylor ’03 promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in Bloomberg Law column
Aug. 31, 2021 – University of Houston Law Center alumna Mishell Parreno Taylor ’03 recently co-authored a Bloomberg Law opinion piece that highlights what law firms and other employers can do to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
UH Law Center LL.M. graduate Alan Tinsley ’89 reappointed to Texas State University System Board of Regents
Aug. 26, 2021 – University of Houston Law Center LL.M. alumnus Alan Tinsley ’89 has been selected for a second term to the nine-member Texas State University System Board of Regents by Gov. Greg Abbott. The board’s focus is to provide government relations and communications services to a network of higher education institutions.
UH Law Center graduate Burke ’12 recognized by national legal publication for clean energy efforts
Aug. 2, 2021 – The National Law Journal has named University of Houston Law Center alumna Marcella Burke ’12 to its fifth annual Energy and Environmental Trailblazers list, recognizing her initiative and drive to creatively utilize the environment to meet the public’s need for affordable, clean energy.
UH Law Center alumna Patricia Hunt Holmes ‘83 pens legal thriller inspired by her career
July 19, 2021 - Patricia Hunt Holmes, a 1983 graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, has concluded her legal career, but is continuing one of her favorite aspects of it: writing.
UH Law Center alumna Quianta Moore ’09 awarded $4 million endowment to make improvements in child health policy
July 6, 2021 - Quianta Moore, a 2009 alumna of the University of Houston Law Center, recently received support for her work in child health policy to advance the health and wellbeing of children in the form of a $4 million endowment from the Huffington Foundation. Moore currently serves as a Huffington Fellow in Child Health Policy at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
UH Law Center alumnus Scott Chase ’71 to retire in December after practicing law for five decades
June 21, 2021 - Scott Chase, a 1971 graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, will close out a 50-year legal career at the end of this year, a career marked by military service and health law expertise
UH Law Center alumna Tubergen ’21 recognized in national legal writing competition
June 8, 2021 – Recent University of Houston Law Center graduate Jenelle Tubergen was notified by the Institute for Energy Law of The Center for American and International Law that her article focusing on the environmental impact of lithium batteries had been named as a finalist in the 2021 Hartrick Scholar Writing Competition.
UH Law Center LL.M. alum Smith ’20 lands opportunity with international insurance organization
May 24, 2021 – With no shortage of educational and practical experience in his legal career, Stager Clay Smith faced a unique challenge in the job market shortly after obtaining an LL.M. with a focus in health law from the University of Houston Law Center in 2020.
UH Law Center alumnus Sheldon ’97 realizing dream as U.S. magistrate judge
May 13, 2021 - Nearly three years into his role as a magistrate judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Sam Sheldon, a 1997 graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, said he still pauses to reflect on the trajectory of his legal career.
UH Law Center alumna Bonsu ’20 realizes lifelong aspiration seeking justice for clients at public defense firm in New York
May 3, 2021 – Bethany Bonsu, a 2020 graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, recently secured employment as a trial lawyer with New York County Defender Services, one of the most competitive positions in the United States, by working with the Career Development Office.
UHLC graduate Baum ’16 promoted to non-equity partner at a personal injury firm
April 19, 2021 – After recently being named partner at the Provost Umphrey Law Firm, LLP, Fabiana Baum, a 2016 alumna of the University of Houston Law Center, said she feels a deeper sense of dedication to advocating for clients in immigration and personal injury law.
UH Law Center alumnus Wilson ’77 enjoying rigors of appellate work after appointment to 14th Court of Appeals
April 6, 2021 – After spending several years as a partner at Susman Godfrey, Randy Wilson a 1977 graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, has returned to a familiar role as a judge.
UH Law Center graduate Kwartler ‘15 lands job in Brooklyn DA’s Office with help of CDO
March 22, 2021 – Bolstered by assistance and outreach from the University of Houston Law Center’s Career Development Office, alumnus Drew Kwartler recently began his new role as senior assistant district attorney for the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office in New York City.
UHLC alumna Nigam '01 fights for human trafficking victims
March 8, 2021 - When Anjali Nigam heard about an injunction brought against victims of human trafficking, she was shocked to discover the plaintiffs were the very governmental institutions that were supposed to protect them.
UH Law Center alumna Rivas-Molloy ’01 begins term as First District Court of Appeals Justice
Feb. 19, 2020 – Veronica Rivas-Molloy, a 2001 graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, is serving area constituents after taking office this year on the First District Court of Appeals of Texas. She is the third Latina to serve on the First Court of Appeals in 129 years.
Gift of gab helps UH Law Center graduate West ’20 land congressional fellowship
Feb. 1, 2021 - Throughout his academic and professional career, Cody West has demonstrated a knack for making contacts. The 2020 graduate of the University of Houston Law Center said he likes to take an authentic approach when creating connections and forming new relationships.
UHLC graduate Juan Vasquez ’77 relays trials and accomplishments of first Hispanic tax court judge in new biography
Jan 25, 2021 – University of Houston Law Center alumnus and adjunct professor Juan F. Vasquez vividly conveys his trials of discrimination, poverty and manual labor in a new biography published by the American Bar Association scheduled for release in January.
UH Law Center graduates Beard LL.M. ’18 and Barks ’13 collaborate as partners of boutique Houston law firm
As the proprietors of Beard & Barks PLLC, Rodney Beard, LL.M. '18, and Justen Barks, J.D. '13, felt that Houston needed attorneys who could skillfully serve the entertainment market not only in the fourth-largest city in the U.S., but in Texas as a whole. more...
Jaime Gutierrez (LL.M. '20) proves it's never too late to follow your dreams of a legal education
Jaime Gutierrez of the LL.M. Class of 2020 proves it's never too late to follow your dreams of a legal education. more...
UH Law Center graduate Stephanie Donner (J.D. '03) encourages voting reform in new book more...
UH Law Center graduate Mankarious ’05 promoting community safety as leader of Crime Stoppers of Houston more...
UH Law Center graduate Mabry '10 named to Forty Under 40 list by Houston energy industry publication more...
UH Law Center alumna Paige Martin '19 uses help of Career Development Office to find 'dream job' more...
Former UH quarterback and 2015 Law Center graduate excelling as energy law attorney more...
UH Law Center alumna relishes research aspect of being a Texas 14 District Court of Appeals Justice more...
UH Law Center graduate promoted to partner at global law firm more...
UH Law Center alumna Robertson ’77 picked to lead professional arbitration group more...
UH Law Center alumnus launches employment law podcast with firm's support more...
UH Law Center graduate receives statewide award for legal professionalism more...
Energy law paper by UH Law Center graduate recognized in national legal writing competition more...
UH Law Center alumnus receives fellowship from Harvard Graduate School of Education more...
UHLC alumnus serving as dean of three California law school campuses more...
UH Law Center alumna embracing business and legal aspects of managing immigration practice more...
Dream came true for UH Law Center’s first Asian graduate more...
UH Law Center graduate named shareholder at international employment law firm more...
UH Law Center alumni launch practice with help from Solo Incubator Program more...
UH Law Center alumna takes helm of immigration legal services group in Philadelphia more...
Estonian Fulbright scholar defends dissertation, secures doctorate degree. more...
UH Law Center alumna receives statewide honors from peer-review publication more...
UH Law Center alumnus named partner at international corporate law firm more...
UH Law Center alumni Gray ’05 and Light ‘18 win pro bono asylum case for client more...
Remembering UH Law Center alumnus James M. Roach ‘82
Longtime supporter of the Law Center and senior tax counsel at ExxonMobil passes away at 61. more...
UHLC grad takes non-traditional career path at ‘Big Four’ accounting firm and as entrepreneur more...
UH Law Center graduate leads San Antonio Bar Association more...
UH Law Center graduate elected president of national family law organization more...
UH Law Center graduate elected president of national bioethics organization more...
UHLC alumna named exceptional leader in law by Houston Business Journal more...
UH Law Center graduate Marcella Burke '12 joins top international law firm as energy environmental partner more...
UH Law Center graduate promoted to VP at international staffing company more...
Three UH Law Center graduates from national firm named among top attorneys in the U.S.
University of Houston Law Center alumnas Iona N. Kaiser ‘01, Carey C. Jordan ‘97 and Monica F. Oathout ‘87 have been named on the 2020 Best Lawyers in America list by Best Lawyers, an organization committed to highlighting extraordinary private practice attorneys via peer review processes. more...
Beesinger ‘14 reflects on time as co-chair of HBA’s Campaign for the Homeless Committee more...
UH Law Center alumnus Mike Meltser '19 launches sports law podcast more...
UHLC graduate trades law career for sales with travel tech giant more...
UH Law Center alumnus named executive director of Houston Volunteer Lawyers more…
Personal injury attorney invests in UH Law Center’s future as latest Cornerstone Club member more…
UH Law Center alum and 3L son Kenneth share mutual Law Center experience more...
Legal education leads to versatile career path for UH Law Center alum more...
UH Law Center graduate lands position with Department of the Interior more...
UH Law Center alumna launches solo health care compliance firm more...
UH Law Center alumnus ventures into solo personal injury practice more...
UH Law Center alumnus Monty ‘93 elected to Texas Association of Business board more...
UH Law Center alumnus Hunt ‘13 reflects on election to LCISD School Board more...
Jarvis Hollingsworth ’93
UH Law Center alumnus Hollingsworth ‘93 hired as general counsel by major investment management firm more...
Kaitlyn Barry '19
Recent UH Law Center graduate lands clerkship with Fifth Circuit of Appeals more...
David Q. Bates ‘78
UH Law Center alum reflects on impact George H.W. Bush had on his career more...
Christina Beeler, ’18
UH Law Center alumna Beeler '18 eager to learn legal lessons as clerk for federal Judge Miller '78 more…
E. Lee Morris ‘93
UH Law Center alum appointed as federal bankruptcy judge more...
Clarissa Medrano ‘17
Court experience pays off with dream job for UH Law Center alumna. more...
Mishell Parreno Taylor '03
UH Law Center alumna named shareholder at global employment firm more...
Jim Parsons '68
UH Law Center alum receives statewide honor for 50 years of service to the legal profession more...
Christopher Domingo '09 and Will Taylor '09
UH Law Center alums both named partner at international law firm more...
Alex Roberts ’06
UH Law Center alumnus commended for law review article about legal practice. more...
Dan Byrne '83
UH Law Center alumnus Dan Byrne '83 reflects on unique infliction of emotional distress case more...
G. Scott Fiddler ‘89
UH Law Center alum Fiddler '89 takes labor law expertise to Jackson Walker more...
Miles Robison ‘18
Opportunity to meet Texas Supreme Court justice during visit to UHLC leads to court clerkship. more...
Harris Butler '81
UHLC alum Butler '81 builds career on foundation of standing up for employee rights more...
Katya Nikitina, LL.M. '18
Moscow attorney Nikitina '18 gains expertise in American health law and earns LL.M. at UH Law Center more...
Celina Moreno '10
UH Law Center graduate picked to lead education advocacy organization more...
Ayla Meyer Vilander '18
UH Law Center graduate makes history with perfect GPA more...
Eric Bentley '04
Passion for higher education law takes alumnus from UH general counsel's office to Texas Tech's. more...
Kenyon Moore, LL.M. '15
UH Law Center alum Moore '15 makes transition from student to teacher more...
Peter Taaffe '97
Law Center alum juggles UH Board of Regents role with full-time practice more...
Jorge Zamora '18
Crowd goes wild as last UH Law Center graduate Zamora '18 walks the stage more...
Shannon Quadros '10
UH Law Center alum Quadros '10 named partner at Houston-based law firm more...
Jason Jakob '04
First Amendment rights a driving force behind career of UHLC alumnus Jakob '04 more...
Kevin O'Brien '14
UHLC alum O'Brien '14 takes legal mindset to gaming industry more…
Kärt Pormeister, LL.M. '15
After obtaining a Health Law LL.M. from the University of Houston Law Center in 2015, Kärt Pormeister continues to enhance her legal education in her homeland of Estonia. more...
Shen Wang '16
UHLC alum joined Mayor Turner, other leaders on Greater Houston Partnership trade mission to China more...
James F. McKibben, Jr. '69
Newly elected member of the American College of Trial Lawyers knew since high school he wanted a legal career. more...
Luke Gilman '10
Grad credits ingrained work ethic - juggling studies and full-time jobs in college and law school - for his success in legal world. more...
Don R. Riddle ' 66
Dean Leonard M. Baynes presented Don R. Riddle ' 66 with the Lifetime Achievement in Advocacy Award at the 3rd Annual Advocacy Banquet on April 7, 2017. The banquet brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni, practicing attorneys and jurists to celebrate UHLC advocacy during the past year. more...
Chief Judge Col. Rodger Drew nears end of military legal practice
After 30 years of practicing law in the military, Chief Judge Col. Rodger Drew, Jr. will be retiring from the Air Force in December. more...
UHLC alum's athletic past spurs career in sports law
After running cross country and track as a Texas Christian University student-athlete, J.T. Reinert set his sights on a career in sports law at the college level. The 2016 University of Houston Law Center graduate has made great strides toward his goal, and works as a post-graduate intern in the NCAA's enforcement office in Indianapolis. more...
Department of Homeland Security cites UH Law Center alum Cantu '94
University of Houston Law Center alumnus Carlos O. Cantu '94 was recognized last week by top officials in the Department of Homeland Security who presented him with the Secretary's Meritorious Service Medal in an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. more...
UHLC alum's book teaches the art of graphics to tell courtroom stories
For the majority of his career John Cleaves has a knack for creating exhibits that are used in trials, and it's what has guided him through a nontraditional career in law. more...
Interest in medicine and law leads UHLC alum to fellowship on Capitol Hill
As an undergraduate at the University of Houston, Kevin Dyer committed himself to a legal education and changed his major from biomedical engineering to political science. more...
UHLC alumna Lopez '10 promoted to managing attorney at Lone Star Legal Aid
After earning a J.D. from the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Karyna Lopez was unsure of the next step in her career. more...
UHLC alum Gibson '98 juggles personal injury firm with burgeoning acting career
Jason Gibson understands the need for empathy in the field of trial advocacy. more...
Susan Bickley '84
Donor Spotlight: Bickley '84 recognized as Houston's municipal litigation 'Lawyer of the Year' by Best Lawyers more...
Collin Brodrick ’13
Malpractice attorney makes case for drug abuse prescription in medical journal more…
Todd Krause ‘97
‘Basic curiosity’ about science and the law led Krause to UHLC more...
Alumni Q&A: Ned Barnett '87
The 1987 University of Houston Law Center alumnus recently shared some of his experiences and what led him to establishing his own firm. more...
Leslie Crow ’13
UHLC alumna Leslie Crow ’13 starts a refugee support group more...
Bill Jackson ’92
UHLC’s Jackson ‘92 leads law firm to high honors more...
Marvin Nathan ’66
Longtime equal rights advocate to begin 3-year term as national chair of the ADL more...
John Boswell ’66
UH Law Center alum John Boswell ’66 exemplifies Cougar pride more...
John Unger ’77
Donor, alum found his true talents in transactional law more...
Cathryn L. “Kate” Blaine ’03
Corporate lawyer and mother of four offers one key word of advice for juggling career and family life – “balance.” more...
Star Jones ’86
UH Law Center legal education served as foundation for career trajectory more…
Laura Duncan ’14
Heads to DOJ environmental division through prestigious honors program more…
Jennifer L. Taylor, J.D. ’ 95
New director of Nevada’s Clean Energy Project brings years of experience in environmental Law more...
Jennifer Chiang ’09
Court internships while at UHLC led to Sugar Land municipal bench more...
Allison Arterberry ’14
An interest in employment law lands recent grad a $1,000 HBA “scholarship.” more…
Vanessa Johnson, J.D. ’06
LL.M. – Tax and Health Law, Expected ’15
Armed with five degrees in law and business, alumna wants to share her knowledge in the classroom. more…
Christopher H. Meakin, J.D. ’87
A dedicated scholar since his years at the University of Houston Law Center, Christopher H. Meakin has taken his interest in business law to the classrooms of three Texas universities. more...
Ivy B. Grey, J.D. ’08
Ivy B. Grey ’08 has been selected as a 2014 Rising Star for the New York metro area in the practice of Business Bankruptcy by Super Lawyers Magazine. more...
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Michael E. Clark, LL.M. ‘96 and ‘00
Michael E. Clark has been named chairman of the Health Law Section of the American Bar Association. more...
Darlene Byrne ’87
State District Judge Darlene Byrne ’87 of Travis County has been elected president-elect of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. more…
Curtis L. Harrington ’83
Curtis L. Harrington ’83, a high tech patent and tax law practitioner, has been confirmed as chairman of the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization. more...
Sarah T. Harris ’91
UHLC alumna named US Patent Office general counsel more...
Nandita Berry ’95
Perry names former regent, Nandita Berry ’95, Secretary of State more...
Jeff Brown ’95
Perry appoints UHLC alum Jeff Brown ’95 to Texas Supreme Court more...
Ann Robertson J.D. '77, LL.M. '05
Oral advocacy has played a large role in Ann Robertson's legal career since her days at the University of Houston Law Center. more...
Jarvis V. Hollingsworth '93
Jarvis Hollingsworth '93 spotlighted at UHLC Gala. Regent cited for commitment to University and Law Center. more...
Marcella Burke ‘12
UHLC alumna interviewed by Mike Huckabee for involvement in high profile case more …
UHLC alumna talks space law in ABA Journal
Maria-Vittoria "Giugi" Carminati '08 examines the spaceflight industry more …
Rebecca Bresnik '08
Drawing on more than ten years of experience in international law, Rebecca Bresnik '08 is using her University of Houston Law Center LL.M. to explore the new frontier of space law. more...
Branko Milosevic ‘06
For Branko Milosevic the study of law has taken him across the globe from Serbia to Houston. more…
James M. Perdue Sr. ‘63
UHLC alumnus given state honor for distinguished career in advocacy. more…
Ann Thornton Field ‘84
UHLC alumna parlays her passion for flight into successful aviation practice. more…
Texas Bar honors Charles Jacobus ’73
Given lifetime achievement award for distinguished career in real estate law. more…
Goldie K. Gabriel ’07
UHLC alumna among nation’s best young lawyers
Goldie K. Gabriel also recognized for activism work and legal community involvement. more...
Anne Mandola Jones ’11
Kyle Jones ’11
Genevieve Mandola ’78
Anthony Joseph Mandola ’68
