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DEAN’S NOTE

This “Year-In-Review” edition of Briefcase magazine marks a modern and new
format. It is meant to remind University of Houston Law Center alumni and friends
of the happenings, successes, and challenges of 2017. Hurricane Harvey provided the
greatest challenge of the year, and the Law Center community rallied to help those
affected by it. Though the building itself survived water intrusion, the storm and its
aftermath forced the closure of the school for 10 days. A number of students, faculty
and staff fell victim to the flood waters that inundated large parts of the city, county
and state.

The magazine highlights some of the relief efforts led by the Law Center in the
aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and the different ways we pitched in to help our
neighbors. It also includes feature stories that occurred throughout the past year
that showcase students, alumni, special programs, conferences, and additional
community outreach initiatives.
During the summer, another edition of Briefcase will be published with additional
features and information about the Law Center and its future direction.

I hope you enjoy this new format, and that reading about all the great things
happening at the Law Center will reaffirm your pride in your alma mater and spark
your interest in getting more involved.

Dean’s Note 3 Sincerely,

Year in Review 4
Hurricane Harvey 24

Brief Mentions 36 Leonard M. Baynes
Law Gala 37 Dean and Professor of Law

Holiday Coffee 38
Stay Connected 39

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