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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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