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Clinical Legal Education Association
            The Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA) recognizes law students who have excelled in
            a clinical course in law school and thus created this award. The award is based on excellence
            in case work, in the seminar component of the course, and, if relevant, the nature and
            extent of the student’s contribution to the clinical community at their law school.
            Donor: Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA)
            Recipient: Paige A. Hanners

        Irving J. Weiner Memorial Scholarship
            Awarded to students who have excelled in the Legal Aid Clinic
            Donor: Mrs. Irving J. Weiner and friends of Irving J. Weiner
            Recipient:  Brian J. Kay
                   Natasha R. Kalaouze
        Kari Webb Fagen ’86 Memorial Scholarship
            This award was established in memory of Kari Webb Fagen, who was a dedicated and
            accomplished civil trial attorney. She served her firm and clients loyally and tirelessly.
            This scholarship is awarded to students who have excelled in the Legal Aid Clinic.
            Donor: Family and Friends of Kari Webb Fagen
            Recipient:  Kreshae J. Quao
                   Sofia A. Vlahakos
        Sam Williamson Fellowship in Immigration Law
            This scholarship was created in memory of Sam Williamson, a tireless advocate for immigrants.
            His career spanned more than five decades during which he fought fiercely for the rights of
            his clients. It is awarded to students who are committed to the practice of immigration law.
            Donor: Family and Friends of Sam Williamson
            Recipients:  Stephanie Melgar Garcia
                    Marco A. Graniel

        Joseph Vail Memorial Scholarship
            To honor the memory of Joseph Vail, Director of the Immigration Clinic, this award is
            given to students have demonstrated interest in immigration law and great advocacy
            on behalf of immigrants through course work and involvement with the clinic.
            Donor: Family and Friends of Joseph Vail
            Recipients:  Jacob Hernandez
                    Christy R. Ramos
        Frank G. Evans 2021-2022 Scholarship
            In commemoration of Honorable Frank G. Evans, this scholarship is awarded to students for
            outstanding performance in the Mediation Clinic. The Honorable Frank G. Evans is referred
            to as the “Father of ADR in Texas,” because he was responsible for drafting the Texas ADR
            statutes now part of section 154 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. He was also
            the original donor to fund UH Law Center’s A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center.
            Donor: Tasha Willis
            Recipients:  Hina Mohiuddin
                    Nicholas R. Martinez






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