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UH LAW CENTER ALUMNI AND FACULTY CELEBRATED AT

        VIRTUAL 2020-2021 LAW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CEREMONY






           niversity of Houston Law Center professors and graduates   about the Law Center is that we have very engaged, accomplished
        Uwho bolstered the school’s reputation in the business and legal   and talented alumni and faculty. I know that it was hard for the
        communities were recognized during a virtual awards reception held   Awards Committee to decide among such talented nominees.
        in May that was hosted by the UH Law Alumni Association.     “We usually distribute these awards at the annual Gala, which was
        “I am delighted that we were able to recognize alumni and faculty   unfortunately cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. I
        achievements at the virtual Law Alumni Association Annual    am delighted that we were able to recognize their achievement at this
        Meeting,” said Dean Leonard M. Baynes. “One very important aspect   year’s virtual annual meeting.” ^



        Award recipients included:


        Dean’s Award                                                 Private Practice Achievement Award
        Rosland Fisher McLeod ’96                                    Sofia Adrogue´ ’91
          For outstanding loyalty and dedication to the University of Houston   In recognition of exceptional achievement in and legal excellence in
          Law Center.                                                 private practice.
        Corporate Sector Achievement Award                           Diversity and Inclusion Award
        Brad Tucker ’79                                              Amira Love ’07
          In recognition of exceptional achievement and legal excellence in the   James E. Payne ’93
          corporate and business communities.                         In recognition of significant commitment of an alumnus to diversity and
        Pro Bono/Community Service                                    inclusion by fostering a more diverse and inclusive legal community.
        & Leadership Award                                           Rising Star Award
        Laura Gibson ’84                                             Stephanie Eberhardt ’13
          In recognition of an alumnus that has dedicated substantial service to the   Jessica E. Schaffner ’14
          community as a volunteer and leader.                        In recognition of outstanding achievement and notable commitment to
                                                                      the UH Law Center by alumni graduates from 2010-2020.
        Faculty Distinction Award
        Professor Sandra Guerra Thompson                             James M. Roach Law Fund Volunteer Award
          In recognition of a member of the Law Center faculty that has   Professor Lauren Jansen Simpson ’94
          distinguished themselves in their field of expertise.       To a volunteer alumnus that has demonstrated extraordinary
                                                                      commitment to raising funds for the UH Law Center.
        Law Gala & Auction Award                                     President’s Award
        Bracewell LLP and Yvonne Ho ’06 and Allen Rice
          In recognition of exceptional volunteer service and leadership to the UH   Cynthia M. Mabry ’10
          Law Gala by an alumnus.                                     In recognition of outstanding commitment, service, and dedication to UH
                                                                      Law Center students and alumni.
        Public/Non-Profit Sector Achievement Award                   Alumnus of the Year
        Anna Archer ’06
          In recognition of exceptional achievement and legal excellence in   Thomas F.A. Hetherington ’98
          public service.                                             In recognition of exceptional and continued achievement and noteworthy
                                                                      contributions to the legal profession by an alumnus.
        Honorary Alumni Award
        Honorable Christine Weems
          In recognition of exemplary service and dedication to the Law Center by
          a lawyer that is not an alumni.






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