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Crowd Rises Twice to Honor E.J. Salcines ’63 When He Receives 2021 Dean’s Medal

October 16, 2021

Posted in Alumni

During The Gala 2021 in early October, South Texas College of Law Houston honored The Honorable Emiliano Jose “E.J.” Salcines ’63 with the prestigious Dean’s Medal. The event’s 400 guests gave Salcines two standing ovations! The former STCL Houston board member...

Ten Reasons Every Law Student (Who Can) Should Serve as a Judicial Law Clerk

October 8, 2021

Posted in Students

by Professor Val Ricks Clerk for a judge if you possibly can. In Texas, the state supreme court, federal appellate and trial courts, and federal magistrates and bankruptcy courts hire clerks. Federal administrative law and immigration courts also hire clerks. Across...

Alumnus Has Rare Opportunity to Present Oral Arguments Before Supreme Court Nov. 2; STCL Houston Professors, Advocacy Students Engaged in Preparation Process

October 5, 2021

Posted in Alumni

The U.S. Supreme Court began its October term Oct. 4. Early next month, South Texas alum Richard A. “Rick” Morris ’91 will argue before the Court in Washington, D.C., and he is spending time on the STCL Houston campus as...

The Gala for South Texas College of Law Houston Attracts Nearly 400 Guests, Raises More than $275,000 for Scholarships

October 3, 2021

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston)’s annual fundraiser, The Gala, drew more than 400 guests to The Revaire Saturday, Oct. 2, raising more than $275,000 for student scholarships. Chris Hanslik ’95 and Jill Willard Young ’96 co-chaired the successful...

South Texas offers support for tenants at upcoming Keep Harris Housed event in Alief

September 29, 2021

Posted in STCL News

Eric Kwartler, Public Interest Attorney in South Texas College of Law Houston’s Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics, and several of his law students will be providing guidance to area residents to help them avoid being evicted during a Keep Harris...

Advocating for a Path to Citizenship – STCL Houston Professor Mark Steiner devotes downtime to helping immigrants become citizens

September 27, 2021

Posted in STCL News

One day in 2007, an administrative assistant at Dr. Mark E. Steiner’s church forwarded an email about a citizenship workshop organized by BakerRipley and National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO), which connects low-income families and individuals to opportunity so...

South Texas College of Law Houston to Honor Derek Pershing ’13 with its 2021 Young Alumni Award

September 24, 2021

Posted in Alumni, STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) will honor Derek Pershing ’13 — a shareholder at Wilson Cribbs + Goren and an adjunct professor at STCL Houston — with its 2021 Young Alumni Award at its Alumni Association Annual...

STCL Houston to Honor Judge Kyle Carter ’00 with its 2021 Public Service Award

September 24, 2021

Posted in STCL News, Alumni

South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) will recognize the Honorable Kyle Carter ’00 — judge of the 125th District Court in Harris County and an STCL Houston alumnus — with its 2021 Public Service Award at its Alumni...

STCL Houston Honors Mary-Olga Lovett ’93 with its 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award

September 24, 2021

Posted in STCL News, Alumni

South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) will honor esteemed Houston litigator Mary-Olga Lovett ’93 with its Distinguished Alumni Award — the highest award presented by the law school’s Alumni Association — Sept. 28 at its 2021 Alumni Association...

Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics Mark 21st Anniversary

September 7, 2021

Posted in Features

Stepping off the elevator and onto the tenth floor of South Texas College of Law Houston, visitors walk into a sleek professional space that houses the Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics, an academic clinical program combined with community-focused pro bono...