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BUILDING UPDATE

Grand Opening for the new John M. O’Quinn Law
Building opening September 2022

As we open the doors to the new John M. O’Quinn Law The five-story, cantilevered structure with a glass and
Building this fall semester, we will step into a new era at metallic main entrance and limestone base faces the
the University of Houston Law Center. The state-of-the- campus and the Houston skyline. The striking icon
art structure will be the newest law school building in reflects the Law Center’s exceptional legal education.
Texas and one of the newest in the United States. Designed by a women-owned architectural team from
Many hours of work, care and planning made this Shepley Bulfinch, the building features classrooms
sophisticated space a reality. Designed to meet the equipped to share content remotely as well as large event
personal and educational needs of both faculty and and teaching spaces to allow for simulcasting events. A
students, the new building will also provide the versatility dedicated active learning classroom will allow students to
to serve alumni, the community, the judiciary, members of collaborate digitally and physically and provide a space for
the bar and other professionals. faculty to experiment with new and emerging teaching

“Our students, faculty, staff and alumni are enthusiastic methods. A media production studio will enable the Law
Center to connect with various communities.
about moving into the new John M. O’Quinn Law
Building,” said Dean Leonard M. Baynes. “This dream of In addition to modern classrooms, the new building will
a modern facility was made possible through the efforts provide dedicated spaces for research, clinics, a library,
of our UH leadership, the generosity of our alumni and courtrooms, career services, meditation, events and
the dedication of our staff. Many thanks to them for their meetings. The John M. O’Quinn Law Building will be a
continued support of our Law Center.” legal epicenter for Houston.

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