Law School News - STCL Houston

President of Lawtina Network Says Vibrant South Texas Law Community Creates Sense of Belonging

October 14, 2024

Britney Parada, a South Texas College of Law Houston student who plans to graduate in May 2026, currently serves as president of the Lawtina Network — a student organization that uplifts Latinas in the legal field. Parada graduated from Cypress Lakes...

HLSA President Hopes to Pave the Way for Future Students to Succeed in Law School

October 11, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Students

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. Ramos graduated from John B. Alexander High School in...

Student Spotlight: Maria Chammas, 2L

October 11, 2024

Posted in Students

In part, the draw of returning to Houston for law school and, eventually law practice, led Maria Chammas to choose South Texas College of Law Houston. Also, “the community seemed like a good fit for me,” she said. “The community...

South Texas Law Receives Insight Into Diversity 2024 Higher Education Excellence In Diversity Award

October 10, 2024

Posted in STCL News

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. As...

Alumnus, Leader at International Law Firm Values Opportunity to Mentor Next Generation

October 9, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Alumni

Roland Garcia ’86, a founding shareholder of Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Houston office, has an active, successful business litigation and appellate practice. In fact, he recently won a significant copyright case for a local art studio that he argued himself before the U.S...

Agosto Justice Center Lecture to Feature First Woman to Serve as U.S. Navy JAG

October 9, 2024

Posted in STCL News

Nan DeRenzi achieved the rank of vice admiral in 2012, becoming the first woman judge advocate general (JAG) of the Navy. She will be the featured presenter Oct. 15 for the annual lecture hosted by South Texas College of Law...

Student Spotlight: Ashley Shaw, 2L

October 4, 2024

Posted in Students

Meet Ashley Shaw, 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 South Texas Law...

Student Spotlight: Joseph Munoz, 3L

September 28, 2024

Posted in Students

Joseph Munoz, third-year student at STCL Houston, originally wanted to pursue a career in litigation in Texas and he knew the law school had a very good network in the region. When he graduates next May, his career path will...

Open House Set Sept. 30 for Agosto Justice Center’s Renovated Space at STCL Houston

September 27, 2024

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston will host an open house Sept. 30 to celebrate the completion of the expanded, renovated space for the Agosto Justice Center for Leadership and Empowerment. The Agosto Justice Center, previously named the Benny Agosto,...

Alumni and Friends Celebrate at 2024 South Texas Gala

September 26, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Alumni

The South Texas College of Law Houston community gathered Saturday at the 2024 South Texas Gala to celebrate the law school and raise critical funds to support student scholarships. Graciously chaired by Gabe and Bridget Vick (‘07/’09) and Tom Vick...