STCL News

STCL Houston Celebrates First Three Women to Earn Tenure

March 31, 2025

At a time when JD degrees were mostly held by men, Susan Crump, Pamela George, and Elaine Carlson ’79 had no reservations about going to law school and becoming attorneys. The 1970s saw a nearly four-fold increase in the number...

Alumna Values Advocacy Skills First Honed at South Texas Law

March 31, 2025

Posted in STCL News, Alumni

Sheila Haddock ’94 honed her lawyering skills as a national-champion advocate at South Texas College of Law Houston, and today she fiercely advocates for her clients as a litigator with Zalkin Law, LLC. The boutique firm represents sexual abuse survivors...

A Born Leader: An Interview with Women’s Law Society President Jordan Firebaugh

March 28, 2025

Posted in STCL News

Originally from the Dallas area, 3L Jordan Firebaugh always knew she wanted to be a lawyer. When she moved to Houston nearly a decade ago to pursue an undergraduate degree in political science at the University of Houston, it was...

Law Suits Fashion Show: Stylish Clothing, Interview Etiquette, and Fun

March 24, 2025

Posted in Students, STCL News

With music pulsing and lights flashing, almost two dozen student models worked the runway at the 2nd annual Law Suits Fashion Show hosted recently at South Texas College of Law Houston. Attended by students, faculty, and staff, this event highlighted...

South Texas Law Advocates Earn 143rd National Championship, Other Successes

March 17, 2025

Posted in STCL News

During spring break last week, advocates from South Texas College of Law Houston earned the law school’s 143rd national championship, won a regional championship, and took home three best advocate awards and an outstanding advocate award, among other triumphs. “I...

Frank Evans Center for Dispute Resolution Rededication Honors Dean Emeritus James “Jim” Alfini

March 6, 2025

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston honored Dean Emeritus James “Jim” Alfini during Tuesday’s re-dedication ceremony of its highly successful and well-regarded Frank Evans Center for Dispute Resolution. Former students, colleagues, and practitioners from around the state of Texas, along...

In Memoriam: Congressman Sylvester Turner

March 5, 2025

Posted in STCL News

We join the community in mourning the loss of U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner, former state legislator from Houston’s Acres Homes and mayor of Houston, and longtime friend of STCL Houston. Two months after being elected to fill late Congresswoman Sheila...

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Voices from Women Leaders

March 4, 2025

Posted in STCL News

This week, the Women’s Law Society and The Agosto Justice Center for Leadership and Empowerment hosted a women’s history month panel discussion focused on “Breaking the Glass Ceiling.” Donna Davis, JD, assistant dean for The Agosto Justice Center and Title...

Looking Forward: Navigating the Future of Law

February 25, 2025

Posted in STCL News

South Texas Law Review’s 31st Annual Ethics Symposium Set for Feb. 28th (Houston, Texas) Feb. 20, 2025 — South Texas College of Law Houston and the South Texas Law Review invite legal professionals, scholars, and students to attend the 31st Annual Law Review Symposium, Looking...

Student Spotlight: Alexandria Nakakura, 2L

February 14, 2025

Posted in STCL News, Students

Meet Alexandria Nakakura, 2L and learn more about her story at South Texas Law in this Student Spotlight by the Career Resource Center. Why did you choose to attend South Texas College of Law Houston? I chose STCL Houston for the advocacy program...