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Celia Figueroa ’94 Memorial Scholarship
The Celia Figueroa Scholarship was established in honor of the late Celia Figueroa by her family,
friends, and employer, BBVA Bancomer USA, for whom she served as General Counsel. The
scholarship is to be awarded annually to UHLC students who have displayed excellence in
their studies and service to the Law Center community. Preference is given to 2L students who
have family obligations and/or whose career involves international business experience.
Donor: Bancomer Transfer Services, Inc. and Family and Friends of Celia Figueroa
Recipients: Ashley K. Cao
Neil E. Segel
Xiaohua Wei
Nancy Snyder-Nepo ’00 Scholarship
In memory of Nancy Snyder-Nepo, a lawyer and mother, who lost her life to cancer
at a young age. This scholarship is awarded to provide financial assistance for a
Law Center student who is balancing the role of parent and student.
Donor: Family and Friends of Nancy Snyder-Nepo
Recipient: Kaileigh E. Mallin

Judge Mary Bacon ’72 Scholarship
Judge Mary Bacon established this scholarship to provide an award to current law students who
exemplify professionalism while maintaining two generation households living at the same residence.
Donor: Family and Friends of Judge Mary Bacon
Recipients: Caitlin M. Cornelius
Hina Mohiuddin
Shelby M. Velasquez
Barksdale Stevens Award
This scholarship is in memory of Barksdale Stevens, an accomplished Houston
lawyer and later a UH Law Center professor. This award is presented to deserving a
third-year law student who is active and shows interest in the Law Center.
Donor: Baker Botts LLP
Recipient: Stephanie M. Snyder-Zuasnabar
Diane Livingstone ’87 Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Diane Livingstone, who served as an Assistant
United States Trustee for many years. The scholarship is awarded to a third-year student who
is interested in serving the administration of justice in judicial or administrative positions.
Donor: Daniel Kamensky
Recipient: Charisma R. Nguepdo
Rene S. Gonzalez ’93 Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor the memory and legacy of Rene Gonzalez, who lost his battle
to cancer at the height of his career. He was always proud to be a graduate of both the University of
Houston undergraduate program and the University of Houston Law Center. This scholarship is awarded
to Law Center student who is also a UH graduate of high moral character and Hispanic background.
Donors: Lorene C. Gonzalez and Elizabeth J. Gonzales
Recipient: Eric Esqueda

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