Legal Roundup
HLSA President Hopes to Pave the Way for Future Students to Succeed in Law School
Julie Ramos, third-year student at South Texas College of Law Houston, is the 2024-25 president of the Hispanic Law Students Association (HLSA). She will earn her JD degree in May 2025.
Daniel Penn Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Dallas Office
Daniel Penn recently joined the Dallas office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as an Associate in the firm’s Litigation Department.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Statement on Amended Election Advisory from Texas Secretary of State
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statement on the amended election advisory from Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson.
South Texas Law Receives Insight Into Diversity 2024 Higher Education Excellence In Diversity Award
South Texas College of Law Houston is one of only three law schools in the nation to receive the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity- focused publication in higher education.
Don Godwin ’73 Joins the Trailblazer Speaker Series
Acclaimed Texas trial lawyer and SMU Dedman School of Law executive board member Donald E. Godwin has represented many well-known clients over his storied career.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Statement On Texas DACA Challenge Argued Today In Fifth Circuit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statement.
A Dream Come True: Elsa Tovar Morin’s Legal Journey
Exposure to the legal system conjures a variety of experiences, and for Baylor Law School 2L Elsa Tovar Morin, it became a pivotal moment in her life.
Alumnus, Leader at International Law Firm Values Opportunity to Mentor Next Generation
Roland Garcia ’86, a founding shareholder of Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Houston office, has an active, successful business litigation and appellate practice.
Clinic Impacts Nation’s Highest Court
The Supreme Court Clinic will take you to the nation’s highest court.
A Global Mission Rooted in Justice: Baylor Lawyer Tope Tokan-Lawal, JD 11, is Protecting and Empowering the Children of Lagos, Nigeria
When tragedy struck Adefoworola Olutope (Tope) Tokan-Lawal, JD ‘11, at a young age, it ignited a profound and unwavering passion for justice that has shaped her life and career.
Law Alumni Association honors 2024 distinguished graduates
The St. Mary’s University Law Alumni Association will honor three graduates at its Distinguished Law Graduate Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 2, at The Westin San Antonio North.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Temporarily Stops Injunction That Blocked Texas Election Integrity Law and Investigations Into Vote Harvesting Schemes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a temporary stay from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, blocking a district court decision that enjoined the Office of the Attorney General from investigating illegal ballot harvesting under Senate Bill 1, a Texas election integrity law.
Locke Lord Achieves 2023-2024 Mansfield Certification
Locke Lord has achieved 2023-2024 Mansfield Certification from Diversity Lab, recognizing the Firm for striving to ensure all of its talent has a fair and equal opportunity to advance into leadership.
UHLC health law scholars Fowler and Mantel highlighted in Jotwell peer review
The legal website Jotwell recently featured works by University of Houston Law Professors Leah Fowler and Jessica Mantel.
Locke Lord Named LCLD 2024 Top Performer and Compass Award Winner
Locke Lord was recognized as a 2024 Top Performer and honored with the Compass Award by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), an organization of more than 400 corporate chief legal officers and managing partners dedicated to creating a truly diverse U.S. legal profession.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues TikTok for Sharing Minors’ Personal Data In Violation of Texas Parental Consent Law
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued TikTok, one of the largest social media platforms, for operating its platform in a manner that puts the online safety and privacy of Texas children at risk and violates the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment (“SCOPE”) Act.
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.
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.
Julia Incerpi: Juggling Life’s Demands as a Superwoman at Baylor Law School
When envisioning superheroes, iconic figures like Batman or Spiderman often come to mind. At Baylor Law School, 1L Julia Incerpi embodies the spirit of a modern-day Superwoman.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Will Continue to Fight Unlawful Firearms Ban
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will continue to defend Texans’ right to lawfully carry a firearm on land owned or leased by governmental entities following a ruling by the Texas Supreme Court that allows the City of Dallas to assist the State Fair of Texas to enforce a firearms ban while litigation continues.