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Gil Epstein ’94 Scholarship
In memory of Gil Epstein, a dedicated prosecutor who had a passion for the law and protecting
the rights of abused women, this scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to be a criminal
lawyer and has shown great promise in that regard.
Donor: Family and Friends of Gil Epstein
Recipient: Yile Xu
Celia Figueroa ’94 Memorial Scholarship
The Celia Figueroa Scholarship was established in honor of the late Celia Figueroa by her family,
friends, and employer, BBVA Bancomer USA, for whom she served as General Counsel. The
scholarship is to be awarded annually to UHLC students who have displayed excellence in their
studies and service to the Law Center community. Preference is given to 2L students who have
family obligations and/or whose career involves international business experience.
Donor: Bancomer Transfer Services, Inc. and Family and Friends of Celia Figueroa
Recipients: Ann Clogan
Hina I. Mohiuddin
Neil E. Segel

Nancy Snyder-Nepo ’00 Scholarship
In memory of Nancy Snyder-Nepo, a lawyer and mother, who lost her life to cancer at a young
age. This scholarship is awarded to provide financial assistance for a Law Center student who is
balancing the role of parent and student.
Donor: Family and Friends of Nancy Snyder-Nepo
Recipient: Robert F. Clary
Judge Mary Bacon ’72 Scholarship
Judge Mary Bacon established this scholarship to provide an award to current law students who
exemplify professionalism while maintaining two generation households living at the same
residence.
Donor: Family and Friends of Judge Mary Bacon
Recipients: Jordyn R. Emmert
To Nhu T. Huynh
Dylan S. King

Barksdale Stevens Award
This scholarship is in memory of Barksdale Stevens, an accomplished Houston lawyer and later
a UH Law Center professor. This award is presented to deserving a third-year law student who is
active and shows interest in the Law Center.
Donor: Baker Botts LLP
Recipient: Emma R. Brockway
Diane Livingstone ’87 Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Diane Livingstone, who served as an Assistant
United States Trustee for many years. The scholarship is awarded to a third-year student who is
interested in serving the administration of justice in judicial or administrative positions.
Donor: Daniel Kamensky
Recipient: Christopher Duncan

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