Gilded & Grande marks the University of Houston Law Center’s 50th Annual Law Gala & Auction. The event will be held Saturday, May 1, 2027, at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston.
When
Saturday, May 1, 2027 6:00 PM Central
Where
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston 1600 West Loop South Houston, TX 77027
Theme
Gilded & Grande Celebrating 50 Years of Impact
Event Chairs
Laura and Richard (J.D. ’99) Whiteley
Attire
Black Tie with a Touch of Gold
Recognition deadline: Make your contribution by March 19, 2027 to receive recognition on gala collateral, webpage, e-blasts, and the UH Law Center Annual Report.
Tables
$50,000 50th Anniversary Legacy
Limited to one. FMV $6,600.
Table for 12 with Premier placement
Dedicated concierge-style service throughout the evening
Premium wine/champagne service at table
Group photo opportunity with Dean and Event Chairs
Valet parking
Recognition as a co-convener of a Law Center premier CLE program
Prominent sponsor branding of a Law Center Career Development event
Opportunity to host a Law Center faculty member or member of the Judiciary at your table
Exclusive access to 1L professionalism reception
Recognition at 1L Orientation on event signage and opportunity to provide firm-branded giveaway
Law firm logo displayed on Law Center monitors for 30 days
Early access to top 30% 1L reception and recognition on event signage
Full page color recognition in program book*
Logo placement on front inside cover of program book*
$25,000 Diamond
FMV $3,300.
Table for 10 with VIP placement
Valet parking
Opportunity to host a Law Center faculty member or member of the Judiciary at your table
Exclusive access to 1L professionalism reception
Recognition at 1L Orientation on event signage and opportunity to provide firm-branded swag
Law firm logo displayed on Law Center monitors for 30 days
Early access to top 30% 1L reception and recognition on event signage
Full page color recognition in program book*
$12,500 Platinum
FMV $3,300.
Table for 10 with priority placement
Valet parking
Opportunity to host a Law Center faculty member or member of the Judiciary at your table
Law firm logo displayed on Law Center monitors for 30 days
Early access to top 30% 1L reception and recognition on event signage
Half page color recognition in program book*
$7,500 Gold
FMV $3,300.
Table for 10
Valet parking
$5,000 Silver
FMV $1,980.
6 seats at a table
Valet parking
Underwriters
$15,000 Bar
Limited to one. FMV $0.
Exclusive brand visibility on main bar
Full page color recognition in program book*
$10,000 Entertainment
Limited to one. FMV $0.
Onstage announcement of the opening entertainment during the event
Full page color recognition in program book*
$10,000 Valet
Limited to one. FMV $0.
Exclusive branding at the valet station
Opportunity to provide a firm-branded giveaway (subject to approval)
Half page color recognition in program book*
$10,000 Bid Paddle
Limited to one. FMV $0.
Exclusive branding on bid paddles
Half page color recognition in program book*
$10,000 Photo Booth
Limited to one. FMV $0.
Exclusive branding on photo backdrop
Half page color recognition in program book*
$7,500 Alumni Awards Video
Limited to one. FMV $0.
Exclusive branding on Alumni Awards video to be played during the event
Onstage announcement of the video during the event
Half page color recognition in program book*
Underwriter Support
FMV $0.
$3,000 full page (FMV $0)
$2,000 half page (FMV $0)
Full page or half page color recognition in program book*
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston
1600 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027
Black Tie with a Touch of Gold
Go glamorous! Think elegant black tie with a gilded twist—shimmer, sparkle, metallics, statement accessories, or a fabulous pop of gold. Polished, celebratory, and a little over the top.
