Gilded and Grande 50th anniversary artwork for the University of Houston Law Center Law Gala and Auction

50th Annual Law Gala & Auction

Celebrating 50 Years of Impact

6:00 PM Central
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

2027 Law Gala event details

When

Saturday, May 1, 2027
6:00 PM Central

Where

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

Event Chairs

Laura and Richard (J.D. ’99) Whiteley

Attire

Black Tie with a Touch of Gold

Recognition deadline: Make your commitment by March 19, 2027, to be recognized in program pages, event website, onstage screen, and the UH Law Center Annual Report.

Tables

$50,000 50th Anniversary Legacy

Limited to one. FMV $6,600.

  • Two tables for 10 with Premier placement
  • Premium wine/champagne service at table
  • Group photo opportunity with Dean and Event Chairs
  • Valet parking
  • Recognition as a co-convener of the Law Center Premiere CLE Program
  • Prominent sponsor branding of a Law Center Career Development event
  • 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 giveaway
  • 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*
  • Logo placement on front inside cover of program book*

$25,000 Diamond

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 giveaway
  • 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

$5,000 Silver

Limited availability. FMV $1,980.

  • 6 seats at a table
  • Valet parking

Underwriters No tables are offered at these levels

$15,000 Bar

Limited to one. FMV $0.

  • Exclusive branding on a four-sided signature bar in the reception area
  • 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*

$10,000 Valet

Limited to one. FMV $0.

  • Exclusive branding on three double-sided illuminated display boxes prominently positioned in the valet arrival and departure area
  • Full page color recognition in program book*

$10,000 Bid Paddle

Limited to one. FMV $0.

  • Exclusive branding on all guest bid paddles and featured on event screens throughout the program
  • Full page color recognition in program book*

$10,000 Photo Booth

Limited to one. FMV $0.

  • Exclusive branding on photo booth signage
  • Exclusive branding on custom-branded photo template on all printed and digital photos
  • Full page color recognition in program book*

$7,500 Alumni Awards Video

Limited to one. FMV $0.

  • Exclusive branding on Alumni Awards video to be played during the event
  • Onstage announcement of the video during the event
  • 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*

For additional information, email lawgala@uh.edu.

FMV $330. No recognition is offered at this level.

$750

Individual ticket

$375

Class of 2023–2026

  • One seat at a Gala table
  • Valet parking

For additional information, email lawgala@uh.edu.

Event Chairs

Laura and Richard (J.D. ’99) Whiteley

Host Committee

  • Jessica Schaffner (J.D. ’14) and Scott Armstrong (J.D. ’14)
  • Erin and Mo (J.D. ’04) Aziz
  • Christin and Troy (J.D. ’98) Chandler
  • Andrew Cobos (J.D. ’11)
  • Courtnay and Mark (J.D. ’89) Elias
  • Scott Ellis (J.D. ’06)
  • Alexandra and Ward (J.D. ’14) Goolsby
  • Michelle (J.D. ’11) and Buddy Gray
  • Saba and Alamdar (J.D. ’99) Hamdani
  • Lauren and Warren (J.D. ’88) Harris
  • Thomas Hetherington (J.D. ’98)
  • Kathryn and Matthew (J.D. ’12) Hoffman
  • Bill (J.D. ’92) and Shawn Jackson
  • Donna and Jacob (J.D. ’17) Karam
  • Jessica and Lance (J.D. ’99) Lightfoot
  • Mia (J.D. ’14) and Steve Lorick
  • Brian Melton (J.D. ’99)
  • Reginald McKamie (J.D. ’86)
  • Mary (J.D. ’08) and Weston (J.D. ’08) O’Black
  • Hon. Nicole and Jim (J.D. ’93) Perdue, Jr.
  • Jennifer Fung and Daniel (J.D. ’08) Peterson
  • Anne and Alex (J.D. ’06) Roberts
  • Amy and Peter (J.D. ’00) Scaff
  • Tina and Dick (J.D. ’79) Schwartz
  • Bas and Courtney Solleveld
  • Greg Ulmer (J.D. ’95)
  • Amy (J.D. ’06) and Joshua (J.D. ’02) Wolfshohl
  • Ingrid and William (J.D. ’84) Wood
  • Staci Wilson (J.D. ’09)
  • Lynell and Victor (J.D. ’98) Wright
  • Susie and Hon. Alvin (J.D. ’67) Zimmerman

UH Law Alumni Association 2025–2026 award winners gathered at the 2026 UH Law Gala

UH Law Alumni Association Awards

Learn more about the 2025–2026 award recipients and browse past University of Houston Law Alumni Association honorees.

View UHLAA award recipients

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

Please use the UH Law Gala reservation link to book a hotel reservation at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston.

Reservation deadline: Thursday, April 1, 2027.

Group dates: Friday, April 30, 2027 through Sunday, May 2, 2027.

Book a hotel reservation

Gala venue

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

Black Tie with a Touch of Gold

Go glamorous! Think elegant black tie with a gilded twist—shimmer, sparkle, metallics, statement accessories, or a fabulous pop of gold. Polished, celebratory, and a little over the top.

Questions? Contact lawgala@uh.edu or call 713-743-2201.