$20,000 - $24,999
Charles (J.D. ’70) & Karen Matthews
$15,000 - $19,999
Bill (J.D. ’87) & Sandy Swenson
$10,000 to $14,999
Weston (J.D. '08) & Mary (J.D. '08) O'Black
Ronald Clendenen (J.D. ’75)
Charles Peissel (J.D. ’76) & Rebecca Doke
(J.D. '90)
"The Law Center is an outstanding institution that produces incredible legal talent." Read more
The Law Center is an outstanding institution that produces incredible legal talent. It is a privilege to be associated with this group of individuals.
Tom Hetherington (J.D. ’98)
Stephen Wallace (J.D. ’83)
$5,000 to $9,999
Tony Bonilla (J.D. ’60)
Francis "Frank" Bradley, III (J.D. ’92) and Mary Bradley
"The Law Center provided me with a great legal education, a strong community of alumni and friends of the school and a good start in the practice of law in Houston." Read more
The Law Center provided me with a great legal education, a strong community of alumni and friends of the school and a good start in the practice of law in Houston. I hope that giving back to the Law Center will help provide at least the same resources to the next generation of lawyers.
Jenifer (J.D. ’93) and Jeffery (J.D. ’90) Cody
"The Law Center provided me with the opportunity to work for one of the traditional Houston law firms." Read more
The Law Center provided me with the opportunity to work for one of the traditional Houston law firms. As a UHLC student, I was provided an opportunity to interview with Fulbright & Jaworski (now Norton Rose Fulbright) for a summer associate position. I joined Fulbright in 1990 and with so many UHLC alumni at the firm, I enjoyed an instant network of associates and partners who were invested in my success. Having spent 33 years with the firm and recently being re-elected to serve as Managing Partner, I think UHLC had an extremely important role in starting my career on the right path.
Clay Crawford (J.D. '75)
Peter G. Dorflinger (J.D. ’75)
Bill Finnegan, IV (J.D. ’81) & Susan Finnegan
Lee (J.D. '85) and Lisa Herman
Thomas (’75, J.D. ’79) & Susan Kirkendall
"The Law Center contributed its resources to facilitate my success in the legal profession." Read more
The Law Center contributed its resources to facilitate my success in the legal profession. The least my wife and I can do is reciprocate by giving back to the Law Center.
Michael P. Kessler (J.D. ’73) & Marcia Riklis
"I owe my career and success on the foundation I received at UHLC."
Marvin (J.D. ’66) & Arlene Nathan
"UH Law Center provided me a priceless education and allowed me to establish lifelong friendships with classmates, other law alumni, and faculty." Read more
UH Law Center provided me a priceless education and allowed me to establish lifelong friendships with classmates, other law alumni, and faculty. It enabled me to grow personally and professionally, and it provided opportunities and privileges to me that I could not have otherwise had. UH Law Center has honored and respected me beyond any reasonable expectations as a student, alumnus, and attorney. My wish to repay UH Law Center for the entitlements and benefits which I received has extended to me will never exceed my returns to it.
John Bruce (J.D. ’86) & Kellen Shely
Kris L. (J.D. ’83) & Neil (J.D. ’84) Thomas
"Gratitude. The UHLC set the course for the entire rest of my life." Read more
Gratitude. The UHLC set the course for the entire rest of my life. I am grateful for the education I received, experiences I had, and the professors and classmates I got to know who became life long friends. I met my husband in law school, we’ll celebrate our 40th anniversary in 2024. I received an excellent legal education that honed my skills in critical thinking, close reading, and advocating persuasively. My entire career as a bankruptcy lawyer resulted from the spark of interest in that area of law lit by then professor and now Senator, Elizabeth Warren. Giving back is a way to express my gratitude and show my appreciation for the opportunities law school gave me.
Shannon (J.D.’18) and Phillip Terry
"I give back to the University of Houston Law Center to express my gratitude..." Read more
I give back to the University of Houston Law Center to express my gratitude for the opportunities I received as a direct result of the excellent legal education I obtained at UH Law Center. My legal career was built on the mentorship I received from several professors and deans during law school and the lifelong friendships I have made with students and alumni. My life and my family’s lives were forever changed when I was admitted to the University of Houston Law Center. The Law Center took a chance on this non-traditional student – a wife and mother of six young children – and for that, I will be forever grateful. Phillip and I hope that this gift will help provide others with the same opportunities for a successful legal career that I have been blessed with.
James A. Ullrich (J.D.’67)
William "Willie" D. (J.D. ’84) & Ingrid Wood
"I wanted to be a lawyer from a very early age." Read more
I wanted to be a lawyer from a very early age. I was given that opportunity by the Law Center (albeit late in the summer, off the wait list!). I enjoyed everything about law school. Our professors were excellent and instructed with passion. They were and are scholars. I have gotten to know all the Deans and Assistant Deans over nearly 40 years I have been associated with our institution, and they all brought different, diverse, and always positive energy. The Law School helped me land my first job (I stayed for 35 years), and connected me to the broader legal, judicial and business communities. The school gave me much exposure and opportunity. It continues to provide opportunity, education, and perspective for many through the numerous programs it sponsors. Why wouldn't that drive me to support the school? I could never repay the value received, but the Deans Society is a meaningful way to express thanks and to lead others to reflect on how the school has helped them. Things would have been much different had I remained on the waitlist.
$2,500* to $4,999
*$1,000 qualifies graduates of the last decade.
Brad (J.D. ’07) & Maria Aiken
Jeffrey Andrews (J.D. '05)
Daniel Ávila II (J.D. ‘18) and Joann Karam Ávila (J.D. ‘21)
"The Law Center, and in particular, its international law program, helped me learn and grasp intricate principles that I apply in my career today." Read more
The Law Center, and in particular, its international law program, helped me learn and grasp intricate principles that I apply in my career today. We are forever grateful for the Law Center taking a chance on us which changed our lives forever.
Kate (J.D. ’03) & James Blaine
Stanley L. (J.D. ’67) and Linda Blend
"The Dean now and the professors I had."
David (J.D. '85) and Vickie Bolen
"The Law Center provided the tools to become a successful lawyer." Read more
The Law Center provided the tools to become a successful lawyer. I look back with fondness regarding my classmates and professors. My wife and I are now helping new students.
Julia (J.D. ’81) & Ben Brouhard
"I received an excellent legal education at the Law Center and enjoyed a long career in maritime law in Galveston and in Cleveland, Ohio." Read more
I received an excellent legal education at the Law Center and enjoyed a long career in maritime law in Galveston and in Cleveland, Ohio. I’m pleased to see that UHLC has flourished through the years. I want to ensure that other students receive the same benefits that I received.
Paul D. Chapa (J.D. '91)
Edwin James (J.D. ’97) and Brenda Cowen
Carol E. Dinkins (J.D. ’71)
"I support the Law Center because it made possible my wonderful, highly satisfying career as a lawyer and prepared me well for all that I did." Read more
I support the Law Center because it made possible my wonderful, highly satisfying career as a lawyer and prepared me well for all that I did. I wish to honor the Law Center for having admitted me as a transfer student from UT and having allowed me to write on as a candidate for the Houston Law Review, which in turn was immensely important to my overall education and training to be a lawyer.
Kirk L. Dobbins (J.D. ’93) and HJ Kitchen, Ed.D.
"UHLC continues to amaze me." Read more
UHLC continues to amaze me. UHLC gave me a strong foundation in health law that has enabled me to have an amazing career spanning from work as an attorney representing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CMS, to a top tier international law firm, to Vice Presidency at a Fortune 100 corporation, and now as a Regional Counsel, Vice President, and Assistant Corporate Secretary in the largest integrated health care system in the US. I'm forever grateful for the wonderful teaching and enrichment of all my UHLC professors. Now, the new UHLC building, excellent legal scholarship and teaching demonstrated by continued top 10 national ranking of the health law program, intellectual property other programs, and Dean Baynes's courageous leadership to expand opportunities for diverse and first-generation law students are jewels in the UHLC crown. This inspires me to give back to UHLC.
David Ebro (J.D. ’20)
Billie Ellis (J.D. '78)
Scott D. (J.D. ’06) and Nicole Ellis
"I give back to empower deserving and high-caliber students from all backgrounds to pursue their potential by improving access and equity in legal education."
John (J.D. '82) & Terry Fant
Fermeen Fazal (J.D. '00)
"Whatever small success I've achieved in my life has stemmed from the education I received at the University of Houston." Read more
Whatever small success I've achieved in my life has stemmed from the education I received at the University of Houston. The Law Center opened the door for me into a profession I love, gave me a way to provide for my family, and allowed me to learn and grow. Some of my classmates are still my best friends today, and none of this would have been possible without the scholarships that I received. For all that the Law Center gave me, it's important that I give a little back.
Shawn H. Foster (J.D. ’02)
Edward Burton (J.D. ’14) and Alexandra Goolsby
"The University of Houston Law Center provided me with a top-notch legal education that has proved to be a solid foundation for my career as a trial lawyer" Read more
The University of Houston Law Center provided me with a top-notch legal education that has proved to be a solid foundation for my career as a trial lawyer. I've enjoyed returning to campus and seeing our wonderful, state-of-the-art building. UHLC invites alumni like me to participate in its programs as an advisor or coach (like Houston Law Review, the Mock Trial Program, and the Law Gala) and remain part of a vibrant community and rewarding professional network.
Debra (J.D. ’94) and James (J.D. ’93) Harris
"My wife and I met at the Law Center." Read more
My wife and I met at the Law Center. That alone is reason enough. Professionally, UHLC prepared me well for a wonderful career.
Warren (J.D. '88) and Lauren Harris
Linda (LL.M. '11) and Tracy Hester
The Honorable Jarvis V. (J.D. '93) and Andrea Hollingsworth
Bill (J.D. ’92) & Shawn Jackson
Sally & George (J.D.) ‘81 Judd
"UHLC provides a very good legal education, and it needs to be recognized as a top Law School."
Gregory (J.D. '85) and Leigh Ann (J.D. '85) King
John (J.D. '09) and Jennifer Lahad
Katharine (J.D. ’12) & Blaine (J.D. ’12) Larson
Lance (JD '99) and Jessica Lightfoot
"I joined the Dean’s Society because UHLC set me up for success" Read more
I joined the Dean’s Society because UHLC set me up for success, and I want to help others achieve success and create positive impact in our society. Supporting the Law Center is a way to give back and pay it forward at the same time.
Cynthia (J.D. ’10) & Chad Mabry
Dwayne Leroy (J.D. ’93) & Teresa Mason
Marie C. McGowan (J.D. '91)
Donna McIntosh (J.D. '17)
"I give back to UHLC because the legal education I received at the Law Center changed my life." Read more
I give back to UHLC because the legal education I received at the Law Center changed my life. As an older law student, I established a new career and a new passion to support communities around the state through my work as a public finance attorney.
Brian Melton (J.D. '99)
Chris C. (J.D. ’77) and Joan Pappas
Lawrence J. Pirtle ('62, J.D. '66)
Shannon Quadros (J.D. '10)
James (’75, J.D. ’82) & Valerie Ray
Alex B. (’02, J.D. ’06) and Anne Roberts
"The Law Center provided me every opportunity to become the lawyer I wanted to be." Read more
The Law Center provided me every opportunity to become the lawyer I wanted to be. I give back out of gratitude and to ensure future generations have those same opportunities.
Doris Rodriguez (J.D. '80)
Denise Castillo-Rhodes & Roberts Sergesketter (J.D. ’95)
"I was thoroughly impressed with the faculty when I attended UH (and still am)..." Read more
I was thoroughly impressed with the faculty when I attended UH (and still am) and made great friendships with classmates that last to this day. I owe that school a great deal. Being a member of the Dean's Society is one way to express my appreciation and love for our school.
Marilyn (J.D. ’92) & Charles Sims
"Gratitude to all who touched my career and desire to pay it forward to others."
Peter Scaff (J.D. '00) & Amy Nilsen (J.D. '00)
Tom Skains (J.D. '81)
"My years at the UH Law Center prepared me well for the business of law and the business of business." Read more
My years at the UH Law Center prepared me well for the business of law and the business of business. The study of law shaped my critical thinking and risk management skills over my 36 year career in the energy industry and has proven useful in my service on public company boards.
Neal S. Sutton, III (J.D '72) and Elizabeth Sutton
"I was part of the first class to enter the new Bates College of Law building in 1969." Read more
I was part of the first class to enter the new Bates College of Law building in 1969. I have such great memories of classmates, professors who became friends, the administration and the group that made up Board Nine of the Houston Law Review. The quality of my education, both intellectual and collegial, was excellent. It gave me the basis and grounding that served me throughout my career. With some pride, I have watched UHLC grow in quality and reputation over the years since my graduation. I continue to support UHLC in providing to a broad and diverse student body the same high level of education and preparation that I had.
Mishell Parreno Taylor (J.D. ’99)
Rachael (J.D. ’19) and David Thompson
"I appreciate all that the Law Center invested in me as a student--especially as a non-traditional student entering law school as a second career."
David C. Vondle (J.D. ’02)
Lauren & Richard (J.D. '99) Whiteley
John T. Unger (J.D. ’77) & Kathy J. Welch
Mack Wilson (J.D. ’16)
Victor (J.D. ’98) & Lynell Wright
"I'm grateful for the foundational and impactful educational experience the Law Center provided to me and my spouse..."
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I'm grateful for the foundational and impactful educational experience the Law Center provided to me and my spouse which has led us on a path to build a life together for our family which now includes a daughter and son. I'm inspired to give back to the Law Center in helping to provide others coming behind me with the same personal and professional career growth opportunities and successes.
Alvin (J.D. ’67) and Susie Zimmerman
"Susie and I decided long ago to endow a student fund to enable others in need to be assisted..."
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Susie and I decided long ago to endow a student fund to enable others in need to be assisted in pursuing the incredible professional opportunity as I received by being a student at our fabulous Law Center. That experience provided me with a once in a lifetime career for which we are eternally grateful.
