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University of Houston Law Center names Anna Cabot Director of the Immigration Clinic

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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HOUSTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinical Associate Professor J. Anna Cabot is now running the Immigration Clinic at the University of Houston Law Center.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinical Associate Professor J. Anna Cabot is now running the Immigration Clinic at the University of Houston Law Center.
  • Cabot, who took on the director role this fall, emphasized the importance of the Immigration Clinic for both students and the community.
  • Before joining the University of Houston Law Center, Cabot taught in clinics at the American University Washington College of Law and the University of Connecticut School of Law.
  • Additional University of Houston Law Center Immigration Clinic staff include:
    Contract Attorneys Rehan Alimohammad and R. Parker Sheffy
    University of Houston Law Center media contacts: Carrie Anna Criado, UH Law Center Assistant Dean of Communications and Marketing, 713-743-2184, [email protected] ; Bonnie Buffaloe, Communications Manager, 713-743-9137, [email protected] .

University of Houston Law Center unveils three new installations honoring Hispanic and African American legal achievements

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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HOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Houston Law Center commemorates the remarkable achievements of its Hispanic and African American law graduates and faculty with the unveiling of three new displays.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Houston Law Center commemorates the remarkable achievements of its Hispanic and African American law graduates and faculty with the unveiling of three new displays.
  • University of Houston Law Center Professor Sandra Guerra Thompson spoke about her late colleague and the dedication of the portrait.
  • '79) and his wife Carol West dedicated the heritage wall to recognize the achievements and contributions of UH Law Center African American alumni and faculty.
  • '79) designated their heritage wall to recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of Hispanic alumni and faculty at the University of Houston Law Center.

University of Houston Law Center secures eighth consecutive Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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HOUSTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Houston Law Center has been honored for the eighth year in a row with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Houston Law Center has been honored for the eighth year in a row with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
  • "I am overwhelmed with pride as our institution earns this award for the eighth consecutive year.
  • The HEED award is given annually to colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • University of Houston Law Center media contacts: Carrie Anna Criado, UH Law Center Assistant Dean of Communications and Marketing, 713-743-2184, [email protected] ; Bonnie Buffaloe, Communications Manager, 713-743-9137, [email protected] .

Academics and artists to explore the intersection of art, law and social justice at University of Houston Law Center conference on Sept. 22

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Attendees will also honor the achievements of the late UHLC Professor Emeritus Michael A. Olivas during the Law, Community, and Social Justice Conference on Friday, Sept. 22.

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  • Attendees will also honor the achievements of the late UHLC Professor Emeritus Michael A. Olivas during the Law, Community, and Social Justice Conference on Friday, Sept. 22.
  • University of Houston Law Center hosts art, law, and social justice event on Sept 22.
  • "I am delighted that UH Law Center is holding this conference that commemorates the one-year anniversary of moving into the John M. O'Quinn Law Building.
  • The conference's three panels will focus on community and social justice, art and social justice, and the scholarship and career of Olivas.

University of Houston Law Center empowers tomorrow's legal minds with Aspiring Lawyer magazine

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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HOUSTON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Houston Law Center has released its second issue of Aspiring Lawyer, an online magazine that offers insights, resources and advice for individuals interested in a legal career. The publication caters to undergraduates and those interested in pursuing the legal profession, featuring articles on topics from law school admissions, legal news and career development to profiles of donors, alumni, faculty and students.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Houston Law Center has released its second issue of Aspiring Lawyer , an online magazine that offers insights, resources and advice for individuals interested in a legal career.
  • Aspiring Lawyer magazine offers insights, resources and advice for individuals interested in a legal career.
  • "Aspiring Lawyer magazine is designed to complement UH Law Center's award-winning Pre-Law Pipeline Programs, which is a race-neutral program designed to increase the representation of law students from low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented backgrounds," said Leonard M. Baynes, Dean of the University of Houston Law Center.
  • University of Houston Law Center media contacts: Carrie Anna Criado, UH Law Center Assistant Dean of Communications and Marketing, 713-743-2184, [email protected] ; Bonnie Buffaloe, Communications Manager, 713-743-9137, [email protected] .

Experts explore growing threats to North American energy security at upcoming University of Houston Law Center event

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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HOUSTON, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry and academic leaders will discuss the increasing political, climatic, and criminal risks to the North American energy supply during the University of Houston Law Center's 7th Annual North American Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Conference on Thursday, April 27.

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  • 7th Annual North American Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Conference is on April 27
    HOUSTON, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry and academic leaders will discuss the increasing political, climatic, and criminal risks to the North American energy supply during the University of Houston Law Center's 7th Annual North American Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Conference on Thursday, April 27.
  • Delivering the conference keynote will be Kristen Eichensehr, who serves as the Martha Lubin Karsh and Bruce A Karsh Bicentennial Professor of Law and Director of the National Security Law Center at the University of Virginia Law School.
  • It is an important issue being addressed by a very talented group of speakers," said Victor B. Flatt, Professor of Law, UH Energy Fellow and Co-Director of the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Center, University of Houston Law Center.
  • The conference will be in-person on Thursday, April 27 from 8:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Central at the University of Houston Law Center, 4170 Martin Luther King Blvd.

Bracewell Names Five Senior Counsel

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - March 6, 2023) - Bracewell LLP announced today the promotion of five lawyers to senior counsel, effective February 28, 2023.

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  • Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - March 6, 2023) - Bracewell LLP announced today the promotion of five lawyers to senior counsel, effective February 28, 2023.
  • The new senior counsel include: Joseph A. Brazauskas (Washington, DC), Anna K. Miller (Austin), William A. Moss (Houston), Jared Schuettenhelm (Seattle) and Carlton D. Wilde III (Houston).
  • I'm pleased to congratulate them on their promotions," said Bracewell Managing Partner Gregory M. Bopp.
  • Prior to joining Bracewell, Brazauskas served for nearly a decade in the US House of Representatives as a counsel on the House Oversight and Reform Committee and the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee.

AI writing bots will change the lives of students and professionals says University of Houston Law Center scholar Salib

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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While ChatGPT has the potential for abuse and inaccuracies, Salib added that when used properly, it can benefit students and professionals.

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  • While ChatGPT has the potential for abuse and inaccuracies, Salib added that when used properly, it can benefit students and professionals.
  • Prior to joining the Law Center's faculty, Salib was a Climenko Fellow and Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School.
  • After graduating from law school, Salib clerked for the Honorable Frank H. Easterbrook and practiced law at Sidley Austin, LLP, where he specialized in appellate litigation.
  • University of Houston Law Center media contacts: Carrie Anna Criado, UH Law Center Assistant Dean of Communications and Marketing, 713-743-2184, [email protected] ; Bonnie Buffaloe, Communications Manager, 713-743-9137, [email protected] .

Lone Star Regional Legal Writing Conference Seeks Presentation Proposals

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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HOUSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Houston Law Center and Texas Tech University School of Law are accepting presentation proposals for the Lone Star Regional Legal Writing Conference.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Houston Law Center and Texas Tech University School of Law are accepting presentation proposals for the Lone Star Regional Legal Writing Conference.
  • "Good writing skills mean better analysis, and better analysis translates into higher exam scores, improved bar passage, winning advocates, and successful practitioners.
  • The two co-host schools will hold the in-person conference this spring to provide a forum for legal educators to become better at teaching critical writing and analytical skills.
  • Lone Star invites presentation proposals in the areas of legal writing, legal research, advocacy, and pedagogy.

Houston Law Review's Frankel Lecture examines the impact of masculinity on Supreme Court rulings

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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University of Houston Law Center media contacts: Carrie Anna Criado, UH Law Center Assistant Dean of Communications and Marketing, 713-743-2184, [email protected] ; Bonnie Buffaloe, Communications Manager, 713-743-9137, [email protected] .

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  • University of Houston Law Center media contacts: Carrie Anna Criado, UH Law Center Assistant Dean of Communications and Marketing, 713-743-2184, [email protected] ; Bonnie Buffaloe, Communications Manager, 713-743-9137, [email protected] .
  • The University of Houston Law Center (UHLC) is a dynamic, top tier law school located in the nation's 4th largest city.
  • UHLC's Health Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Part-time programs rank in the U.S. News Top 10.
  • The Houston Law Review is a scholarly journal published by students at the University of Houston Law Center.