UH Law Alumna Cailley Vaughan Named NALAE Academic All-American Trial Advocate

June 25, 2026 — University of Houston Law Center graduate Cailley Vaughan (J.D. ’06) has been selected for an Academic All-American Trial Advocates Award by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators (NALAE).

UH Law Center Student Matthew Nieto Wins $10K Scholarship for AI- Energy Law Research

June 4, 2026—University of Houston Law Center second-year student Matthew earned the Susan L. Bickley Memorial Scholarship (formerly known as the Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Center Student Scholarship Award) for his paper, “Algorithmic Power: Same Game, Faster Tempo.” His work examines how AI is reshaping wholesale electricity markets and highlights the legal challenges of regulating emerging technologies while preserving fairness, accountability, and grid reliability.

From Law School to Lifelong Partnership: UH Law Couple Prepares for Next Chapter

MAY. 13, 2026—Emma Jenny and Tanner Shae arrived at the University of Houston Law Center from opposite corners of the country: Jenny from Hau’ula, Hawai’i, on the island of O’ahu, and Shae from Fort Lauderdale, Florida — but they found a lasting connection in the John M. O’Quinn Law Building on the UH campus.

UH Law Students Share Experiences in Juvenile Advocacy on Houston Bar Association Podcast

April 27, 2026 - Three University of Houston Law Center (UHLC) students recently reflected on their work in juvenile law during an appearance on the Houston Bar Association’s podcast, "Behind the Lines: The Houston Lawyer."

UH Law Center Celebrates Its First Skadden Fellow Carola Aisenberg

Jan. 21, 2026—University of Houston Law Center third-year student Carola Aisenberg has been awarded the highly prestigious Skadden Fellowship, one of the nation’s most competitive, public interest fellowships. Aisenberg, the first UHLC student to receive this honor, is one of 34 fellows selected from 20 law schools nationwide. They will each pursue projects to address unmet civil needs for people living in poverty in the United States.

UH Law Student Jahnavi Arun Wins National Health Law Scholarship

Nov. 13, 2025 – University of Houston Law Center second-year student Jahnavi Arun has been awarded the Michael F. Anthony Health Law Scholarship by the American Health Law Association. The national scholarship recognizes law students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and a strong commitment to advancing health law.

Building A Legal Future: Arsalan Darbin Shares His Experience as a Business Law Fellow

June 23, 2025 – University of Houston law student Arsalan Darbin has spent the past year honing his legal skills as a fellow with the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.

UH Law Student Caroline Petersen Wins a Foundation Scholarship and Continues Building Future in Energy Law

June 10, 2025 – Caroline Petersen, a rising 3L at the University of Houston Law Center, has been awarded a 2025–2026 Foundation Scholarship from the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law, a U.S.-based educational nonprofit dedicated to the study of natural resources and energy law.

UHLC Student Lauren Santibanez Receives Workers Defense Project Fellowship

June 05, 2025 – University of Houston Law Center student Lauren Santibanez has been selected as a fellow for the Workers Defense Project (WDP) by the Peggy Browning Fund.

Texas Senate Fellowship Gives UH Law Student Cormier II Front Row Seat on Health Policy Development

May 6, 2025 - Craig Cormier II, a 3L at the University of Houston Law Center, is spending his last spring semester of law school as a fellow for the Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services in Austin.

UH Law Center Student George Buckley Wins EENR Student Scholarship Award

April 16, 2025 – George Buckley is the recipient of the Second Annual Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Center Student Scholarship Award.

UHLC Student Savannah Witte Wins Global AIEN Student Writing Competition

April 07, 2025– Savannah Witte, a third-year student at the University of Houston Law Center, won the top prize in the prestigious Association of International Energy Negotiators’ annual Student Writing Competition.

UHLC Student Christopher Cabrera Wins Prestigious Health Care Writing Awards

March 31, 2025 – Christopher Cabrera, a third-year student at the University of Houston Law Center, is making an impact and gaining awards with his insightful articles that explore the complex interplay between law, medicine and pharmaceutical advancements.

UHLC graduate Vineyard (J.D. ‘24) selected as an American Constitution Society Next Generation Leader

June 17, 2024 – Justin Vineyard, a 2024 graduate from the University of Houston Law Center (UHLC) and president of its American Constitution Society (ACS) chapter, has been named an ACS Next Generation Leader.

Skadden selects UH Law Center student Vishaal Ram Kuruvanka for Summer Scholars Program

June 11, 2024 — Vishaal Kuruvanka, a first-year law student at the University of Houston Law Center (UHLC), will spend this summer participating in the Skadden 1L Scholars Program, a competitive opportunity the law firm extends to candidates from leading law schools nationwide.

UHLC student Erin Kelly excels as health law legislative fellow

April 30, 2024 – University of Houston Law Center student Erin Kelly found a dream opportunity working as a Health Law Legislative Fellow for the Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Passionate about improving food regulations in the country, Kelly had the opportunity to contribute to the revision of several food laws during her fellowship.

UH Law Center 2L Schlacks shares insights on working with Houston Law Review

April 25, 2024 — Connor Schlacks, a second-year student at the University of Houston Law Center, has used a variety of different educational experiences to assist in his pursuit of a law degree.

UHLC student Grayem publishes wind rights article in Texas Lawyer

April 23, 2024 — University of Houston Law Center student Hannah Grayem was featured in Texas Lawyer for an article on the severability of wind rights. Such rights were recently recognized for the first time under Texas law. Grayem co-authored the piece titled “Are Wind Rights A New Stick in the Bundle?” during her summer associate placement at King & Spalding.

UHLC 2L Sarah Douglas gains experience through TechnipFMC internship

April 03, 2024 – Sarah Douglas, a first-generation law student, has been interning at the global technology company TechnipFMC where she has acquired invaluable skills.

Third-year UH Law Center student charts new course with maritime law internship

March 26, 2024 – For the past year, University of Houston Law Center 3L Bailey Pruitt has been interning at Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham PLLC, focusing on maritime law. Pruitt credits her passion for sailing for being the driving force in focusing on maritime law.

UHLC student Sofia Winograd becomes first Latina Editor-in-Chief at the Houston Law Review

March 19, 2024 — The Houston Law Review has elected Sofia Winograd as Editor-in-Chief. The Mexico City native will be the first Latina Editor-in-Chief in the publication’s 60-year history.

UHLC student Mackay shares journey from decorated Green Beret to law school

March 5, 2024 – Roger Mackay served in the army as a Green Beret for almost a decade and received the Bronze Star. After his military service, he decided to pursue a career as an attorney and enrolled in law school.  

From rabbi to law student: UHLC 3L Segal shares unique career path to law

Feb. 20, 2024 – UHLC 3L David Segal decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and enroll at the University of Houston Law Center. Segal, whose diverse career includes serving as a rabbi and engaging in community organizing, found the missing piece of the puzzle in law school.

CPA-turned UHLC law student Acevedo secures internship with global law firm

Feb. 13, 2024 — Celeste A. Acevedo strategically aligns her legal and accounting expertise. Initially earning a master's degree and becoming a CPA, Acevedo discovered the interconnectedness of both fields during her time in public accounting.

UHLC student Harmon finds success in part-time program, expands social work impact with legal education

Feb. 06, 2024 – The University of Houston Law Center 2L Aprill Harmon’s journey into law was inspired by her background in social work. Harmon, a licensed clinical social worker for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, found her passion for advocacy during the pandemic, prompting her decision to pursue law school.

UHLC 3L Yoon gains experience through U.S. Attorney’s Office and private practice internships

Dec. 15, 2023 — University of Houston Law Center 3L So Yoon recently interned with U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew M. Edison in the Southern District of Texas and with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Dallas as well has clerked at Fogler, Brar, O’Neil & Gray LLP.

LL.M. student Martínez takes international stage as a speaker at World Congress of Women Leaders

Dec. 04, 2023 – Andrea Martínez, an LL.M. student at the University of Houston Law Center, is fulfilling her dream of studying international law.

UHLC 3L Haekyong Min secures two energy law scholarships from The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law

Oct. 06, 2023 — Third-year University of Houston Law Center student Haekyong Min was awarded two scholarships from The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law to pursue her academic and professional goals of working in the energy sector.

UHLC 2L Daphnie Escobedo selected among eight Federal Magistrate Judges Association Fellows

Natalie Luera,1L

June 21, 2023 — University of Houston Law Center 1L Natalie Luera has been selected as the Student Bar Association President for the 2023-24 academic year.

Nurain Ali,1L

June 01, 2023 — University of Houston Law Center 1L Nurain Ali has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Susman Godfrey Prize. Nominated by professors, Ali was recognized for her leadership capabilities of integrity, perseverance and diligence fashioned by unique trials.

Zach Wawrzyniak, 3L

Zach Wawrzyniak, University of Houston Law Center 3L, was awarded first place by the State Bar of Texas in the Law Student Writing Competition in insurance law.

Deborah Billy Gillis-Harry, 1L

UH Law Center student Billy Gillis-Harry receives $15,000 Federal Bar Association Scholarship

Pierre Schlaefli, 2L

Prestigious law firm Cravath selects UH Law Center 2L as summer associate more...

Allie Soileau, 3L

UH Law Center student Soileau named National Animal Law Competitions semi-finalist more...

Mahsa Monshizadega

In an op-ed article published by The Austin Chronicle, UH Law Center student and Iranian-U.S. citizen Mahsa Monshizadegan spoke out about the unnecessary cruelty currently seen in Iranian leadership. more...

Tyler Brewster

UHLC student and Student Bar Association President, showcases his favorite spots in the new John M. O’Quinn Law Building. more...

Caroline Drennen, 2L

UH Law Center 2L Caroline Drennen earns two scholarships from Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation more...

Sarah Smati, 2L

UH Law Center 2L Sarah Smati earns Vinson & Elkins Diversity Fellow more...

Neil Segel, a 3L

For Neil Segel, a 3L at the University of Houston Law Center, legal education is a stepping stone toward finding his place within the unfolding energy transition. more...

Tifffany Penner, 3L

UH Law Center 3L Tiffany Penner secures two federal clerkships more...

Kirsten Williams , 3L

UH Law Center 3L Kirsten Williams secures federal clerkship with Judge Andrew Edison more...

Ryan Cooper, 2L

UH Law Center 2L Ryan Cooper finds fulfilment serving fellow veterans during Public Interest Fellowship more...

Nasim Emamdjomeh, 3L

Nasim Emamdjomeh, a rising 3L and first-generation law student, receives one of the inaugural Women of the Law Scholarships more...

Chelsea Ogan, 2L

UH Law Center rising 2L Ogan embraces new roles with Association of Women in Law and Student Bar Association more...

Christopher Jackson, 3L

UH Law Center rising 3L Jackson becomes first participant in Career Development Office’s corporate internship pipeline program more...

Joe Holloway, 2L

UH Law Center 2L Holloway adding celestial experience to his legal education more...

Cesar Udave, 3L

UH Law Center 3L Udave awarded prestigious scholarship to advance diversity in intellectual property law more...

Charisma Nguepdo, 2L

UH Law Center 2L Nguepdo selected as first African-American editor-in-chief of Houston Law Review more...

Alexys Mathis, 3L

UHLC 3L Mathis praises Black Law Students Association for connecting underrepresented groups more...

Fariha Jawed, 3L

UH Law Center 3L Jawed lands internship with Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals more...

Adrianna Langemeier, 3L

3L Langemeier exemplifies student leadership through innovative Houston Law Review podcast and as first-generation law student group originator more...

Reika Nakayama, 2L

UH Law Center student takes helm of Asian Law Students Association more...

Khady-Emilia Doumbia, rising 2L

UH Law Center student advocates for first-generation law students as student group leader more...

Anna Carruth, Class of 2020

Recent UH Law Center graduate lands position at compliance law firm more...

Erika McDonald, 3L

UH Law Center student earns prestigious speaking opportunity and award for her writing more...

Mahin Ansari, Class of 2020

UHLC student inspired by personal experience to help immigrants and survivors of gender-based violence. more...

Porscha Allen, 3L

Fueled by ‘passion to help others’ UH Law Center student using legal skills to improve rights of disabled people more...

Courtney Crews, 2L

UH Law Center student getting familiar with civil litigation at Donato, Minx, Brown & Pool. more...

Corynn Wilson, 2L

UH Law Center student to add transactional experience with international law more...

Thomas Dougherty, 3L

UH Law Center student selected for U.S. Air Force JAG program more...

Ivana Mariles, 3L

UH Law Center student lands arbitration internship at World Bank in nation’s capital more...

Amanda Blons, 2L

UH Law Center student gaints firsthand experience through Apprentice Program more...

Rebekah Reed, LL.M.

UH Law Center student has article published in national health policy journal more...

Seungho Kang, 3L

University of Houston Law Center student interning for global arbitration organization in Singapore more...

Allisson Pratt, Class of 2021

UH Law Center student mingles with global leaders at international UN conference more...

Patrick Sears, 2L

UH Law Center student lands opportunity with League City’s top attorney more...

Stephanie Nweke, 2L

UH Law Center student selected as Forbes “Under 30” scholar more...

Mason Malone, 2L

UH Law Center rising 2L Malone interning with Mexico’s National Hydrocarbons Commission more...

John Fields, 3L

UH Law Center student now serving on University of Houston Board of Regents more...

Gavriella Roisman, Class of 2020

UH Law Center student working with Center for Children, Law, & Policy as public interest fellow more...

Nicholas Guillory, 2L

UH Law Center 2L Guillory will work as summer fellow with the National Center for Transgender Equality more...

Danielle Lam 3L

UHLC rising 3L Lam examines offshore wind as a renewable energy in practicum course more...

Natalie Diala 3L

UH Law Center rising 3L Natalie Diala lands fall externship with Securities and Exchange Commission more...

Alexandra Grafton, 3L

UH Law Center 3L Grafton juggles family life and law school en route to becoming valedictorian, class speaker  more...

Isabella Vickers, 2L

UH Law Center 2L Vickers adding to diverse resume with summer internships at “Big Four” accounting firm and local law practice more...

Drew Padley, 2L

UH Law Center 2L Padley lands summer opportunity at top national law firm more...

Erika McDonald, 2L

Second-year Law Center student parlays focus on environmental law into upcoming summer internship with EPA more...

Maria Cristina Ortegón, 3L

Third-year UH Law Center student gaining international legal experience at World Bank more...

Patrick Gant, 3L

UH Law Center 3L Patrick Gant uses student-athlete experience to thrive in sports law, ADR, and mock trial tournaments more...

Haley Carter, 2L

Whether it was serving nearly eight years as a logistics officer in the Marine Corps or currently coaching soccer for the Afghanistan women's national team, service has been a central aspect in the life of Haley Carter. more...

Thomas Dougherty, 2L

UHLC 2L Dougherty, a former U.S. Marine, investigated criminal law with Galveston County DA's Office more...

Daizia McGhee, 3L

UH Law Center student obtains consecutive tax law internships in America's capital more...

Khyra Kolidakis, 2L

UH Law Center student and pipeline graduate makes her mark at national firm more...

UHLC 2L Bolding scores fellowship at the UH Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Annie Bolding, a second-year student at the University of Houston Law Center, will strengthen her legal skills this summer while interning at the University of Houston Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. more...

National organization taps UH Law Center student Kevin Locke for leadership role

Kevin Locke, who just completed his 2L year at the University of Houston Law Center, was recently selected as an American Constitution Society Next Generation Leader. more...

Anne Stieg 2L headed to nation's capital for public interest labor law fellowship

Following the completion of her 2L year at the University of Houston Law Center, Anne Stieg will pack her bags for Washington, D.C., to participate in the Peggy Browning Fellowship. more...

UHLC student heads to Washington as Young Scholar at ADR conference 

Gloriana Gonzalez, 3L, will represent the University of Houston Law Center as a Young Scholar during the 2018 ABA Dispute Resolution Spring Conference April 4–7 in Washington, D.C. more...

Natalie Diala 1L

UHLC's Pre-Law Pipeline Program spurs 1L student Diala to Dean's List more...

Marianne Xu, 2L

UHLC student awarded scholarship from Spouses of Houston Barristers more...

Christina Beeler, 3L

UHLC 3L Beeler taking on national responsibilities with American Constitution Society more...

Mariesha Keys, 2L

UHLC 2L, Mariesha Keys, spends summer helping victims of domestic abuse more... 

Traci Gibson, 3L

UHLC student hopes versatile background leads to career in business law more...

Paige Bailey, 2L

Robert Denzer

Full-time oil 'landman,' 4L, earns two energy law scholarships  more…

Richard Gardner

UHLC 3L Gardner bound for Calgary for dual degree program focusing on energy law more...

Vladi Hennessee

UHLC 3L Hennessee to present paper on international treaty ‘shopping’ at Cornell conference more...

Max Trinidad

Passion for equality earns UHLC student an internship with the EEOC in D.C. more...

Carson Severson, 1L

UHLC student earns a seat on his alma mater board more...

Jacob Karam, 2L

UHLC student takes talents from gridiron to cancer hospitals more... 

Bobby Dale, 2L

UHLC student earns fellowship to work on Capitol Hill more...

Judith Zoe Cadore, 3L

Interest in politics leads to Washington as House intern and conference speaker more…

Karla Garcia 3L

‘Broadcasts’ her interest in public service and consumer law  more…

Lauren “Addie” Fisher Flores

UHLC 3L wins Texas Access to Justice award for pro bono work  more…

Travis Cross, 1L

Travis Cross has taken his critical thinking skills to the University of Houston Law Center and his athletic ability to the football field. more...

Eglantine Pauvarel Moss 2L

University of Houston Law Center student Eglantine Pauvarel Moss 2L is the winner of the Houston Bar Auxiliary Charitable Fund scholarship more...

Bo Schwerin 2L

Second career path brings writer to UHLC, Law Review, and federal clerkship  more...

Veronica Bernal 3L

Veronica Bernal received a travel grant to present her paper on immigration and human rights more...

Alissa Gipson, 1L

Dancing has been a lifelong passion for University of Houston Law Center student Alissa Gipson. more...

Ben Wells, 3L

Third-year law students are generally preoccupied with finishing school, passing the bar, and landing that first job to launch their legal careers. more...

Lauren Fisher, 2L

University of Houston Law Center student Lauren Fisher, 2L, has been appointed to a 2-year position on the National Advisory Committee of the Equal Justice Works, a prominent public interest law organization based in Washington, D.C. more...

Kelly Rae Ferrell, 2L
Maryann Zaki, 3L

University of Houston Law Center students Kelly Rae Ferrell, 2L, and Maryann Zaki, 3L, have been awarded $2,500 and $3,500 scholarships, respectively, from the Association of Women Attorneys - Houston. Ferrell and Zaki were recognized for their commitment to excellence and an aptitude for leadership and philanthropy. more...

Emiliano Fragoso, 3L

After months of intense training, Emiliano Fragoso, 3L, laced up his running shoes and accomplished a feat not many people have achieved. He recently completed the grueling 26.2 mile run in the Chevron Houston Marathon. more...

Barrett Schitka

Barrett Schitka has a pipeline to study in two North American energy capitals and to earn two law degrees. He is the first law student in the new International Energy Lawyers Program (IELP), a dual program sponsored by the University of Houston Law Center and the University of Calgary Faculty of Law. IELP allows graduates to earn American and Canadian law degrees and to sit for bar exams in both countries. more...