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Texas Governor Taps Two UHLC Alumni for State Appointments
Gov. Greg Abbott recently selected University of Houston Law Center graduates Katrina Griffith (J.D. ’05) and Sean Gorman (J.D. ’88) to serve in key state advisory roles. -
UH Law Center Secures Hicks Thomas LLP as Title Sponsor of Acclaimed Moot Court National Championship
The University of Houston Law Center’s annual competition has a new name this year: The Hicks Thomas LLP Moot Court National Championship. -
UH Law Professor Trujillo Heads to Italy with Prestigious Braudel Fellowship
University of Houston Law Center Professor Elizabeth Trujillo has been named a 2024-2025 Fernand Braudel Senior Fellow and will spend the Spring semester at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy (EUI). -
UH Law Center Vail Conference Speakers say Immigration Lawyers Must Be Ready for Sweeping Changes
The University of Houston Law Center recently hosted the 2025 Joseph A. Vail Immigration Conference, bringing together legal experts, advocates, and educators to address critical issues involving immigration law, enforcement and asylum. -
Annual Frankel Lecture explores how words used to address others influence civil, political, and social lives
A simple, “Hey, you!” can express more – and give a myriad of meanings – than only a basic greeting or acknowledgment in communicating with others. -
UH Law Center alumna Adrogué ‘91 makes history as judge on new Texas Business Court
Sofia Adrogué was sworn in as a judge of the newly-established Texas Business Court, Eleventh Division, this Fall. -
EENR Lecture Legal Expert Advocates for Transforming Energy Systems to Build a Better Future
The global consequences of climate change are engaged in one of the most extreme love/hate relationships with energy in all its forms including but not limited to what kind or energy is available, where it comes from, and how it might be exchanged for something safer, renewable, and sustainable for the benefit of all. -
UH Law Center Receives $600,000 Gift from alumnus Ron Robins to Fund Endowed Professorship and Student Scholarship
Ron Robins, a member of the University of Houston Law Center’s Class of 1969, has donated $600,000 to his alma mater, establishing a merit scholarship for students and the W. Ronald Robins Endowed Professor of Law. -
UHLC staff member Howard donates kidney to save friend’s teenage son
As Thanksgiving approaches, there is one young man who is grateful for his life thanks to the incredible gift by a University of Houston Law Center staff member. -
UH Law Center hosts delegates from Ecuador and Panama
The University of Houston Law Center ((UHLC), Global and Graduate Programs, Global Training Program, welcomed 23 U.S. embassy representatives from Ecuador and Panama last week to participate in a customized U.S. Legal Skills Training. -
UH Law Center Dean Baynes and Drake University Law School Dean Jones encourage students to pursue careers in law
Two leading legal educators described the abundant opportunities in the legal field to University of Houston undergraduate students last week. -
Law Center alum Pyke (’20 J.D., ’21 LL.M.) brings historic LGBTQ representation to Harris Health’s board of trustees
Dr. Cody Miller Pyke made history in 2023 as the first openly transgender and non-binary person to serve on the board of trustees for Harris Health. -
UHLC welcomes 300+ new students for the 2024 academic year
More than 300 new J.D. and LL.M. students started their school year at the University of Houston Law Center (UHLC) with a series of activities including orientation sessions, welcome celebrations and community service. -
University of Houston Law Center celebrates the 10th annual Community Service Days during orientation week
The University of Houston Law Center marked the start of the 2024 Fall semester with its 10th annual Community Service Days. -
UHLC Alumnus Judge Salinas ‘72 earns Olivas Education Excellence Award
The Hispanic Issues Section (HIS) of the State Bar of Texas named Judge Lupe Salinas (J.D. ‘72) the 2024 recipient of the Professor Michael Olivas Education Excellence Award. -
University of Houston Law Center conference to empower youth advocates
Juvenile defense attorneys will sharpen their advocacy skills at the Zealous Advocacy: Helping Youth and Attorneys Become Better Advocates conference, happening on July 11-12 at the University of Houston Law Center. -
UH Law Center student Jimenez secures post-grad appeals court clerkship and position at Thomas Quinn
Cianne Jimenez, a 2024 graduate from the University of Houston Law Center (UHLC), will start her job as an associate at Thomas Quinn in Sept. 2025 after finishing a 1-year clerkship with the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston. -
UHLC student Billy Gillis-Harry secures approval for her immigration petition
University of Houston Law Center student Deborah Billy Gillis-Harry (J.D. candidate ‘25) recently received approval for her EB-2 National Interest Waiver under the Exceptional Ability category. -
Tax knowledge pivotal for energy investment success, panelists note during annual conference at UHLC
Legal, tax and energy professionals from multiple countries convened to discuss international energy investments and tax implications at the 6th Annual University of Houston Law Center Denney L. Wright International Energy Tax Conference and 24th Annual Houston Business and Tax Law Journal Symposium. -
UH Law Center specialty programs earn Top 10 recognition in U.S. News
University of Houston Law Center's intellectual property law, health care law, and part-time specialty programs rank in the Top 10 nationwide in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report of Best Law Schools.