Event Leadership

Gordon J. Quan

Arrival Awards Chair · Senior Partner, Quan Law Group

Gordon J. Quan, a nationally recognized immigration attorney, has a deep knowledge of immigration statutes and cases and views the law in terms of its impact on each person, family and business he has helped. His career has combined extensive work for his clients with longstanding service to the community.

As a Senior Partner of the Quan Law Group, he has helped clients with complex and ordinary immigration matters for 40 years. His professional recognition includes Chambers USA’s designation as a “Nationwide Senior Statesman” in immigration law, recognition by The Legal 500, selection for The Best Lawyers in America, Who’s Who in American Law, International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers, Texas Super Lawyers and Houstonia Magazine’s list of Top Lawyers. He also holds the highest possible preeminent AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Quan is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Immigration and Nationality Law and has decades of experience arguing cases before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, the Board of Labor Certification Appeals and federal courts.

He has served as chair of the Texas Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and as a member of its national board of governors. He was a founding member of the State Bar of Texas Immigration and Nationality Law Section and chaired the section in 2011. He was also instrumental in the City of Houston’s creation of an Office for Immigration and Refugee Affairs.

Quan serves on the board of trustees for South Texas College of Law Houston and the Advisory Board of the University of Houston Immigration Law Clinic. He is also a founding member of the Asian American Bar Association of Houston.

His community service has included elected service as an at-large member of Houston City Council beginning in 1999 and service as Mayor Pro Tem beginning in 2002. He also served as president of the Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials of the National League of Cities.

His legal and community honors include the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Trail Blazer Award, the Houston Asian American Bar Association Impact Award, the Council of Legal Education Opportunity CLEO Diversity Legacy Award, the South Texas College of Law Impact Award and the Justice David Wellington Chew Award for public service and professional accomplishment.

Before opening the Quan Law Group, he co-founded Foster Quan LLP in 2009 and previously founded Quan, Burdette & Perez. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas, a Master in Education from the University of Houston and his law degree from South Texas College of Law.

Charles C. Foster

Event Chair · Chairman, Foster LLP

Charles C. Foster has served as chairman of Asia Society Texas for more than 20 years. During his tenure, he facilitated visits from heads of state, organized programs with national policy figures and helped establish Asia Society Texas’ permanent home in Houston’s Museum District.

Foster is chairman of Foster LLP, a global immigration law firm. He is founding chairman of the State Bar of Texas Immigration and Nationality Law Section, a past national president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and a past chairman of the American Bar Association Coordinating Committee on Immigration Law. He has also advised presidential administrations on immigration policy.

His civic and international service includes leadership roles with the George H.W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations, U.S.-China Partnerships, Americans for Immigration Reform and the Greater Houston Partnership. He also serves as Honorary Consul-General for the Kingdom of Thailand and has served on numerous Houston-area boards, including the University of Houston Law Center Immigration Clinic Advisory Board.

His professional recognitions include the Houston Bar Association’s Leon Jaworski Award and longstanding recognition in immigration law by Texas and national legal publications.

Lynden B. Rose

Event Chair · Regent, University of Houston System Board of Regents · Of Counsel, Hoover Slovacek LLP

Lynden B. Rose was appointed to the University of Houston System Board of Regents in December 2025, beginning a second term of service on the Board. He previously served as a Regent from 2004 through 2009 and held leadership roles including Vice Chair of the Board and chair and vice chair positions on standing committees.

An attorney and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience, Rose serves as Of Counsel at Hoover Slovacek LLP. His practice spans corporate law, sports and entertainment law, real estate development, construction and infrastructure. He has served as Honorary Consul for the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in the State of Texas since 2014.

A University of Houston alumnus, Rose earned his Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Juris Doctor from the UH Law Center. He was co-captain of the Cougar men’s basketball team that reached the NCAA Final Four in 1982 and was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers that same year.

Rose is founder and chairman of National Education and Sports Solutions and founder of LM Rose Consulting Group. His board service includes TDECU, the Harris County Houston Sports Authority, American Risk Insurance Company and the College of Biblical Studies.

Michael Trevino

Event Chair

Ruby L. Powers

Beacons of Light Chair · Founder, Powers Law Group, P.C.

Ruby L. Powers is a Board Certified Immigration Law attorney and founder of Powers Law Group, P.C., a respected Houston-based immigration firm. With nearly 20 years of experience, she handles diverse immigration matters, including family- and employment-based immigration, asylum, deportation defense and federal litigation related to immigration. Her connection to immigration advocacy began early in her legal career through her work with the University of Houston Immigration Clinic. In 2019, she was recognized as a Beacon of Light for her service and contributions to the Houston community.

Ruby’s commitment to service and access to justice extends beyond her legal practice. She currently serves as Chair of Mobile Pathways and Chair of the Beacons of Light Advisory Committee, continuing her involvement in initiatives that strengthen communities and expand access to resources. A pioneer in remote law practice and an early adopter of AI-driven legal tools, Ruby also leads Powers Strategy Group, her consulting company helping firms modernize and grow through innovative law practice management strategies.

A prolific author, professor, and national and international speaker, Ruby authored Power Up Your Practice: Create the Law Firm and Life You Deserve and hosts the Power Up Your Practice podcast, both offering practical guidance on building sustainable, efficient, and values-driven legal practices. Powers has taught law practice management as an adjunct professor at both South Texas College of Law Houston and the University of Houston School of Law. She contributes regularly as a columnist for ABA Law Practice Magazine, Above the Law, and the Texas Bar Journal, and serves as a Board Member of ABA TECHSHOW.

Ruby currently serves as Secretary of the AILA Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma Chapter and has been featured in major media outlets including CNN, The Washington Post, MSNBC, and Reuters. Her dedication to the field has earned her prestigious recognition, including the AILA Advocacy Award and listings in The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers—reflecting her longstanding commitment to serving immigrant communities, advancing immigration law, and empowering fellow legal professionals.

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