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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Alumnus Lance Lightfoot (JD ’99), general counsel of Gulf Coast Blood, spoke with #UHLC students about building a meaningful in-house legal career while supporting one of the region’s most critical healthcare resources. Read more: loom.ly/Ln3f87M #LegalCareers #PeopleofUHLaw
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
#UHLC graduates will hear from one of Texas’ top jurists when Texas Supreme Court Justice Rebeca A. Huddle delivers the commencement speech on May 16! Read more: loom.ly/xsWF3XE #LawStudents #LawGrads
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Congratulations to #UHLC alumnus Judge Raul A. Gonzalez (J.D. '66) for being named a 2026 recipient of the Texas Bar Foundation’s Outstanding 50 Year Lawyer Award. We’re proud to celebrate his well-deserved honor, Go Coogs! Read more: loom.ly/wT4AhV4 #PeopleofUHLaw #HoustonLaw #TexasLaw
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
What does academic freedom need to survive? Join #UHLC on Thursday, April 23 as Wesleyan University President Michael S. Roth delivers the 2026 Yale L. Rosenberg Memorial Lecture, examining why open dialogue is essential to academic freedom and democracy. loom.ly/940u-KA
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Congratulations #UHLC alumnus Judge Michael Gomez (J.D. '00) for being named the 2026 recipient of the Samuel Pessarra Outstanding Jurist Award by the Texas Bar Foundation. We’re proud to celebrate his well-deserved honor, Go Coogs! Read more: loom.ly/TNfJqng #PeopleofUHLaw #HoustonLaw
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
College athletics has changed dramatically and there’s more disruption ahead. #UHLC joined Big 12 legal leaders to unpack the challenges shaping the future of collegiate sports – from football to basketball and everything in between. Read more: loom.ly/4dQXNCc #CollegeSports #SportsLaw
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
For five decades, Clay Crawford has helped shape Texas communities through public finance and infrastructure—now he’s investing in future lawyers with a $250,000 gift to his alma mater #UHLC. #PeopleofUHLaw #GoCoogs #LawSchool Read more: loom.ly/_TAZKCM
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
The UH Law Center mourns the passing of alumna Susan Bickley (J.D. ’84), a distinguished trial lawyer, inspiring leader, and devoted champion of #UHLC whose impact spanned more than four decades. Read more about her: loom.ly/iCxm8WU #PeopleofUHLaw #RIP
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
The #UHLC community mourns the loss of Professor Emeritus Richard F. Dole Jr., whose decades of teaching, scholarship and mentorship helped nurture generations of law students. He will be greatly missed. Read more about his legacy: loom.ly/Pxredzo #PeopleofUHLaw #RIP
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Celebrating Coog success! Fifth-generation Texan and #UHLC alumna Nelda Luce Blair (J.D. ’82) has been reappointed to the Texas Public Safety Commission. #GoCoogs #UHProud #TexasLaw Read more: loom.ly/EZXIFsI
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Congratulations to #UHLC Professor Christina Crozier (J.D. ’05) on being elected to the American Law Institute! #Law #PeopleofUHLaw Read more: loom.ly/zgswNmk
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Nominate an outstanding UH Law Alum for the 2026 Law Alumni Association Awards! 🏆 From civic leadership to firm excellence, help us celebrate those who make an impact. ⏳ Deadline: Jan 18, 2026 🔗 loom.ly/Hz_S2Ec #HoustonLaw #AlumniAwards
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Congratulations to UHLC student #advocacy teams for closing out the semester with national & International wins! #mootcourt #mocktrial #ADR #lawschool Check out our story “From the Classroom to Paris” for details and photos: loom.ly/Y5Apz7o
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
How do you balance state sovereignty and private investment in transnational energy deals? UHLC students gained insights on this from international #energy #law expert Dr. Darya Shirokova. Read more: loom.ly/SYaYfls
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
#UHLC’s Professor Elizabeth recently joined global experts at “The Future of North America” conference to share insights about regional supply chains, environment and sustainability, critical minerals, and green energy in the region’s evolving economic landscape. Read more: loom.ly/op8RGIQ
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
What’s the fairest way to allocate lifesaving medical care when resources run short? Law professor Govind Persad, who specializes in #HealthLaw and #policy, explored this urgent question during his recent #UHLC Health Law & Policy Institute Speaker Series talk. #Healthcare loom.ly/VX37uxQ
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
#UHLC Professor Maleaha Brown is serving as chair of the ABA Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence and championing national policy and support for survivors. Read more: loom.ly/EYXUkVY #EndDomesticViolence #LegalAdvocacy #InspiringLeadership #PeopleofUHLaw
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
What’s next for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicaid and more? With federal subsidies expiring and new regulations looming, #UHLC and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine hosted a webinar unpacking impact on people’s #health and coverage. Read more: loom.ly/E-zrqFg
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Reforming U.S. international tax laws is critical for fair taxation and competitiveness. #UHLC Professor Bret Wells urged the House Ways and Means Committee today to close loopholes and ensure equitable taxation for U.S. and foreign-owned businesses. Read more: loom.ly/J6itiD4
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Congratulations to #UHLC student Jahnavi Arun for being 1 of 2 recipients of the prestigious 2025 Michael F. Anthony Health Law Scholarship from the American Health Law Association! Her passion for improving patient care through law and policy is inspiring. Read more: loom.ly/qe4Ng-w
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Want a global legal career? Read this story about #UHLC’s International Energy Lawyers Program, which gives graduates the ability to practice law in the U.S. and Canada both in the dynamic energy sector and beyond. loom.ly/9KDgZHw #UHLAW #LegalCareer #FutureLawyer #GoCoogs
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
#UHLC students got real-world advice from seasoned legal experts about what it takes to be an effective advocate in the U.S. legal justice system. Read more: loom.ly/mCBcjOM #AdvocacyMatters #FutureLawyers #LawStudentLife
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
The UH Law Center and UH Bauer College honor the life and legacy of Frank T. Garcia (J.D. ’75, BBA ’71), a distinguished alumnus whose remarkable legal career and enduring love story began right here at UH. Read more: loom.ly/qTZJmhU #PeopleofUHLaw #HoustonLaw #BusinessLaw #UHProud
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Join us for an insightful discussion about how lawyers can be effective and ethical leaders and why leadership skills benefit their clients and society at our continuing legal education (CLE) program on Thursday! loom.ly/uCVsM3Q #UHLC #LawandSociety #legaleducation
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
#UHLC celebrates alumni judges representing excellence across the judiciary, from county courts to the federal bench!  Check out the photos and read our story highlighting insights & wisdom from our #inspiring judicial pioneers: loom.ly/xJAcLDs
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
You can still register for #UHLC’s 30th Frankel Lecture on Friday! The topic “COVID and the Great Retrenchment” will explore pandemic-era policies, their rollback & what’s next for social programs in the U.S. loom.ly/3WNv7cc #publichealth #pandemic #publicpolicy
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Congratulations to #UHLC alumna Mishell Parreno Taylor (J.D. ’03) for being named a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Class of 2025! Read how her #UHLaw roots shaped a nationally recognized career in #EmploymentLaw: loom.ly/kyMZ5wo
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Congratulations to #UHLC’s Professor David Froomkin for earning the 2025 Leonard D. White Award from the American Political Science Association. loom.ly/Lvyrrm4 #PeopleofUHLaw #SeparationofPowers #USGovernment #HoustonLaw #WeAreHoustonLaw
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
The news is so good, we must share it again #ICYMI: #UHLC ranked among the nation's best for career outcomes for #lawschool graduates by National Jurist! Read more: loom.ly/LpzOuEE #HoustonLaw #GoCoogs #WeAreHoustonLaw #LawSchoolAdmissions
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
⚖️ Lawyers Who Lead: Ethics, Influence, and Impact Join us for a conversation on the unique role lawyers play as trusted advisors, mentors, and leaders — and how strong leadership skills amplify their ability to serve clients, organizations, and society. loom.ly/hAfJLQ4
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
📢 Join us for the UH Law Judicial Pioneers Heritage Celebration 📅 Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, 4:00 PM 📍 In person at UH Law Center | 💻 Virtual option available ⚖️ 2.0 hours of Texas MCLE credit 🔗 Learn more: loom.ly/mTRpGsg #HoustonLaw #GoCoogs #WeAreHoustonLaw
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Join us for a Student Leadership Forum with Latham & Watkins on September 24 from 12:00 – 12:50 PM in Room 220. RSVP: law-uh-csm.symplicity.com/students/…
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
The UH Law Center honored legendary alumnus and philanthropist John M. O’Quinn (J.D. ’67) with an 84th birthday party celebrating his life, enduring legacy and the John M. O’Quinn Foundation’s transformative support of the UH Law Center. Check out the story and photos: loom.ly/yWVvcKA
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
📢 Join us for the 30th Annual Frankel Lecture hosted by the Houston Law Review. 🔗 Learn more: loom.ly/fapHhOI #UHLaw #FrankelLecture #LegalScholarship #SocialPolicy #PublicPolicy #MCLE
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
We’re deeply saddened by the passing of our Director of Student Advisement Amy Martin. A former judge and a dedicated educator, Amy helped improve students’ lives at #UHLC and she will be greatly missed. Read more: loom.ly/mXTcejQ #LawSchool #LawStudent #WeAreHoustonLaw #HoustonLaw
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
UH Law Center’s Johnny Rex Buckles, Professor of Law and the Mike and Teresa Baker College Professor, has been appointed to the University of Houston’s newly formed 17-member Faculty Council. #UHLaw #Powerhouse #WeAreHoustonLaw #HoustonLaw #PeopleofUHLaw
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
From voting rights to workplace protections, #UHLC faculty break down the Supreme Court’s biggest rulings of the term and what they mean for everyday people. #HoustonLaw #SCOTUS #StayInformed loom.ly/dbD-nTg
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
📣 2Ls, 3Ls, LLMs & recent grads: Explore career paths with small & midsize firms! Join us at the UHLC Small & Midsize Firm Open House. 🗓️ Sept 19 | 🕛 12–2 PM 📍 Foundation Room, JMOQ Law Building 🎯 Register via Symplicity! #UHLC #GoCoogs #LawCareers #LegalNetworking
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Success story: 10 years + 500+ aspiring lawyers = Countless futures changed. #UHLC’s Pre-Law Pipeline Programs are celebrating a decade of access, mentorship, and opportunity. Read more: loom.ly/PmPP0pE #LegalEducation #LawSchool #LawStudent #HoustonLaw #GoCoogs #WeAreHoustonLaw
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
🎉 Congratulations to UH Law alum Stephen J. Cox (J.D. ’06)! Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has appointed Cox as the next Attorney General of Alaska, effective August 29, 2025. loom.ly/Ol5q6Wg #UHLaw #UHLawAlumni #Powerhouse #WeAreHoustonLaw #HoustonLaw #PeopleofUHLaw
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
For new grads, it’s not just about the paycheck — it’s about where that paycheck goes further, according to a National Jurist article quoting UHLC alum Tyler Brewster and UHLC Asst. Dean for Career Development Tiffany Tucker among others. loom.ly/R2icO-U
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Suits in the courtroom. Styles on the runway. UHLC grad Ugonna Abakwue is doing it all. Go Coogs! Read his story: loom.ly/6opT0Oo 👔⚖️ #LawAndFashion #PeopleofUHLaw #UHProud #HoustonLaw #GoCoogs #WeAreHoustonLaw
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
A new academic year begins at UH Law Center. Our students return ready to learn, lead, and make an impact in the legal community. #UHLaw #BackToSchool #FutureLawyers #LegalEducation #LawSchoolJourney #HoustonLaw #WeAreHouston Law
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
#UHLC graduates are thriving and getting the job done in Houston – one of the largest legal markets in the U.S. – and beyond! According to a recent survey, employers say they are market ready and are eager to keep hiring them. Read more: law.uh.edu/news/summer2025/0821news… #GoCoogs
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
#UHLC alum Bill Jackson (J.D. ’92) played a key role in securing New Jersey’s $2B+ environmental settlement — the largest ever by a single state and one of the biggest legal recoveries in U.S. history. 🌎⚖️ #UHLaw #LegalImpact #EnvironmentalLaw. loom.ly/S822Kbk
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
🎓 3Ls, it’s time to kick off your final year! 📅 Thursday, August 28, 2025 🕛 12:00 – 2:00 PM 📍 In person in the CDO Suite (Room 250) 💻 Or join virtually: loom.ly/h49XVGo #UHLC #CareerDevelopment #3L #WeAreHoustonLaw #HoustonLaw #LawSchoolLife
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
🎉 Congratulations to all Texas law schools who earned an “A” in The National Jurist’s list of the Top 42 Best Law Schools for Law Firm Employment in the nation! Proud to see Texas excellence in legal education recognized on a national scale. loom.ly/NMQXCIM
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Big News! #UHLC’s Houston Law Review ranks #51 in the U.S. and #2 in TX – Celebrating 60+ years of student-led scholarship & excellence. Go Coogs! loom.ly/zr8WV40 #LawSchool #LegalScholarship #Lawstudent #HoustonLaw #GoCoogs #WeAreHoustonLaw
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
UHLC’s National Mock Trial Team is on fire! 💥 🔥 From #65 to #20. From #38 to #18. We're now TOP 20 in both major trial advocacy rankings. Read more about the rankings: 🔗Fordham: loom.ly/8tniEDU 🔗GAVEL: loom.ly/yPnuovY
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uhlaw.bsky.social @uhlaw.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
“Energy touches everything we do.” UHLC Professor Gina Warren’s passion for teaching, mentorship & energy law earned her the SBA Professor of the Year award! Read more at loom.ly/cY5LEaA #UHLC #LegalEducation #EnergyLaw #PeopleofUHLaw
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