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49th Annual Law Gala & Auction

Bond, Barristers and Black Tie

Saturday, May 2, 2026
6:00PM Central

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston
1600 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027

Event Chairs
Erin and Mo (J.D. ’04) Aziz

Erin and Mo ( J.D. ’04) Aziz

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Underwriters
As of February 9, 2026

DIAMOND SPONSORS
Nichole and Benny Agosto
Erin and Mo (J.D. ’04) Aziz
Edloe Health
Hunton / Kelly ( J.D. ’01) Sandill
Kwok Daniel Ltd., L.L.P.
Vinson and Elkins LLP

PLATINUM SPONSORS
Armstrong Lee and Baker LLP
Andrews Myers
Beck Redden LLP
Blank Rome LLP
Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
John K. Zaid & Associates
McDowell Hetherington LLP
Omar Khawaja
One Step Diagnostic
Perdue & Kidd
The Pinkerton Law Firm, PLLC
Porter Hedges LLP
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

GOLD SPONSORS
Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP
CenterPoint Energy
Hasting Law Firm
Haynes Boone
The Karam Law Office
Kelley Drye and Warren LLP
Miles Mediation & Arbitration
Moye Law Firm
Orihuela & Associates, PLLC / Joe Zaid
Overby Settlement Consulting

SILVER SPONSORS
Cory and Beth Fain / BWA Video, Inc.
Fogler, Brar, O’Neil and Gray LLP
Foley and Lardner LLP
Law Office of Reginald E. McKamie, Sr., P.C.
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.
Reed Smith LLP

BAR UNDERWRITER
Abraham Watkins

PHOTO BACKDROP UNDERWRITER
Davis Law Group

Gala Levels of Support and Benefits

Make your contribution by March 20, 2026 to receive recognition on gala collateral, webpage, e-blasts, and the UH Law Center Annual Report.

TABLES

$25,000 DIAMOND
(Limited Availability FMV $3,300)

Table for 10 with VIP placement
Valet parking
Opportunity to host a Law Center faculty member or member of the Judiciary at your table
Exclusive access to 1L professionalism reception
Recognition at 1L Orientation on event signage and opportunity to provide firm-branded swag
Law firm logo displayed on Law Center monitors for 30 days
Early access to top 30% 1L reception and recognition on event signage
Full page color recognition in program book*

$12,500 PLATINUM
(FMV $3,300)

Table for 10 with priority placement
Valet parking
Opportunity to host a Law Center faculty member or member of the Judiciary at your table
Law firm logo displayed on Law Center monitors for 30 days
Early access to top 30% 1L reception and recognition on event signage
Half page color recognition in program book*

$7,500 GOLD
(FMV $3,300)

Table for 10
Valet parking
Opportunity to host a Law Center faculty member or member of the Judiciary at your table

$4,500 SILVER
(FMV $1,980)

6 seats at a table
Valet parking

UNDERWRITERS

$15,000 Alumni Awards Video
(Limited to one FMV $0)

Exclusive branding on Alumni Awards video to be played during the event
Onstage announcement during the event
Full page color recognition in program book*

$12,500 Bar
(Limited to one FMV $0) SOLD

Exclusive brand visibility on main bar
Full page color recognition in program book*

$10,000 Entertainment
(Limited to one FMV $0)

Onstage announcement of the opening entertainment during the event
Full page color recognition in program book

$7,500 Valet
(LIMITED TO ONE FMV $0)

Exclusive branding at the valet station
Half page color recognition in program book*

$7,500 Bid Paddle
(LIMITED TO ONE FMV $0) SOLD

Exclusive branding on bid paddles
Half page color recognition in program book*

$7,500 Photo Backdrop
(LIMITED TO ONE FMV $0) SOLD

Exclusive branding on photo backdrop
Half page color recognition in program book*

Underwriter Support
(FMV $0)

$3,000 full page (FMV $0)

$2,000 half page (FMV $0)

Full page or half page color recognition in
program book*

Purchase Tables

For additional information please email lawgala@uh.edu

Individual Tickets
(FMV $330) No recognition is offered at this level

$750
$375 CLASS OF 2022-2025
One seat at a Gala table
Valet parking

Purchase Tickets

For additional information please email lawgala@uh.edu

EVENT CHAIRS
Erin and Mo (J.D. ’04) Aziz

HOST COMMITTEE
Doug Alexander (J.D. ’80)
Nichole and Benny Agosto
Susan Bickley (J.D. ’84) and Robert Scott
Christin and Troy (J.D. ’98) Chandler
Alison Chen (J.D. ’03)
Dr. Lucky Chopra
Andrew Cobos (J.D. ’11)
Afsheen (J.D. ’06) and Joshua Davis (J.D. ’06)
Orville Dunk (J.D. ’04)
Hon. Michael (J.D. ’95) and Eva (J.D. ’96) Engelhart
Marcy Hogan Greer (J.D. ’90)
Lauren and Warren (J.D. ’88) Harris
Thomas Hetherington (J.D. ’98)
Matthew (J.D. ’12) and Kathryn Hoffman
Sarah Clinton Jones
Donna and Jacob Karam (J.D. ’17)
Robert Kwok (J.D. ’93)
Will Moye
Jose Orihuela
Kimberly Overby
Hon. Nicole and Jim (J.D. ’93) Perdue, Jr.
Jennifer and Chad (J.D. ’04) Pinkerton
Anne and Alex (J.D. ’06) Roberts
Marcy Rothman (J.D. ’88)
Hon. Ravi (J.D. ’01) and Kelly (J.D. ’01) Sandill
Peter Scaff (J.D. ’00)
Jessica Schaffner (J.D. ’14) and Scott Armstrong (J.D. ’14)
Jennifer and Brant Stogner
Laura and Richard (J.D. ’99) Whiteley
Megan (J.D. ’04) and Jason (J.D. ’04) Williams
Amy (J.D. ’06 )and Joshua (J.D. ’02) Wolfshohl
Hon. Alvin (J.D. ’67) and Susie Zimmerman

 

Please use this link to book a hotel reservation at The Post Oak Hotel 

https://gettaroom.b4checkin.com/thepostoak/rlp/2026TheUofHLawCenterGala 

Reservations cannot be made after: Wednesday April 1, 2026

Group dates are: Friday May 1, 2026 to Sunday May 3, 2026.

Bond, Barristers, and Black Tie – Suave, Sophisticated, and Unmistakably Stylish

Men:
Channel the confidence of 007 in a classic tuxedo or tailored dark suit. Add a pocket square, cufflinks, or bow tie for a touch of flair worthy of Bond himself.

Women:
Exude Bond-girl elegance with a glamorous evening gown or striking cocktail dress. Think luxurious fabrics, dramatic silhouettes, and a touch of sparkle for that cinematic finish.

Questions? Contact lawgala@uh.edu or call 713.743.2201.