Legal Roundup
What Washington Has in Store for Events in 2025 on February 7
Real Estate attorney Kelly Bagnall and Public Policy & Regulation attorney Joel Roberson will participate in a HopSkip webinar discussing the potential impacts of the changing political landscape on the events industry.
Students Pack One-Two Punch in Writing Challenge
3L Luca Azzariti took top honors and 2L Grant Shellhouse placed second in the annual Paper Chase Legal Writing Competition, which tests law students’ ability to craft succinct responses to a fictional prompt based on current events.
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.
18th Annual Energy Breakfast on February 6, 2025
Holland & Knight invites you to its 18th Annual Energy Breakfast. Enjoy coffee and conversation with your Holland & Knight friends and key energy industry professionals.
Alumni Association Board of Directors Announces New Members
The South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni Association is pleased to announce the recent election of seven new members to its Alumni Association Board of Directors (AABOD).
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).
Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Principal Deputy Solicitor General Lanora Pettit on Her New Role in President Trump’s Justice Department
Attorney General Ken Paxton congratulated Lanora Pettit on joining President Trump’s Administration as Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel at the Department of Justice.
BIO BREAK: Dallas’ Monthly Life Sciences Happy Hour on February 6, 2025
McDermott, Deloitte, and BioNTX are excited to invite you to the next installment of BIO BREAK, our monthly happy hour for the Dallas Life Sciences community.
Class Action Litigator Tapped to Lead Shook’s Houston Office, Reports Texas Lawyer
Growing the Houston office and developing associates are two goals of Shook Partner Stephanie McGraw who was promoted to managing partner.
Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Dallas Team with Top Intellectual Property & Technology Shareholder Rob LeBlanc
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Intellectual Property & Technology and Trademark & Brand Management practices with the addition of Rob LeBlanc as a shareholder in the Dallas office.
Nelson Mullins Continues Robust Growth in Houston with Pick Up of Two Intellectual Property Partners
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is proud to welcome Tammy Terry and Lisa Margonis to its Intellectual Property practice in Houston.
An Enforcement Update with the Regional Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 5, 2025
Securities Enforcement Defense Team Chair Jessica Magee will participate in a seminar offering updates on developments at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Baylor Fellow Leah Teague Launches Innovative Civil Discourse Workshop for New Law Students
In an increasingly polarized world, Baylor Law School is taking proactive steps to equip future legal professionals with an essential skill set: the art of civil discourse.
Meet Henry Hu
From the early days of the derivatives revolution to the explosive growth of ETFs and bitcoins, Professor Henry Hu has been at the forefront of assessing the risks and promise of the modern financial and corporate worlds.
Alumni News - January 2025
Baylor Law School is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of Baylor Lawyers.
Catherine Pieratt Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Dallas Office
Catherine Pieratt recently joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s Business Department as an Associate in the firm’s Dallas office.
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.
Chancellors for Class of 2025 Recognized
The 2025 cohort of the Texas Law Chancellors Society—a prestigious honor society with a storied history—was introduced and honored on Jan. 23, 2025.
Texas commission recognizes students’ dedication to providing pro bono legal aid
The St. Mary’s University School of Law was honored to be the recipient of the Texas Access to Justice Commission’s 2024 Law School Commitment to Service Award.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces the End of the Texas State Bar’s Baseless and Politically Motivated Attempt to Punish Election Integrity Efforts
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the Texas State Bar has abandoned its long-running attempt to sanction Attorney General Paxton after four years of wasteful politically motivated lawfare.