Fall 2024
Recent J.D. graduate accepts prestigious federal clerkship
Berenis Ibarra López (J.D. ’24) accepted a 2026-2027 clerkship with the Hon. Irma Carrillo Ramirez, J.D., of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. López is currently a law clerk for the Hon.
Legal vocations: St. Mary’s Law elevates career paths to new heights
The St. Mary's University School of Law offers J.D. and LL.M. students highly individualized support so they can find fulfilling vocations.
Legal vocations: Alumnus thrives in international trade compliance
Robert Dunlap (B.A. ’06, M.A. ’11, J.D. ’11) is a St. Mary's Law and International Relations alumnus who is thriving in an international trade compliance career.
Legal vocations: Alumna finds perfect fit in Big Law in Fort Worth
Gracie Garcia, who received her J.D. in 2017, has earned success as a versatile trial attorney with an array of clients at Jackson Walker.
Legal vocations: Former prosecutor fulfills dream as judge
The Hon. Lori Valenzuela (J.D. '98) fulfills her childhood dream of becoming a judge after a career as a prosecutor.
Legal vocations: Diverse legal background prepares alum for Landry’s in-house role
Stephen Hebert enjoys his role as corporate counsel with a nationwide litigation docket for Landry’s Inc. locations.
Diplomat reflects on career journey from St. Mary’s to India
While working as the spokesperson for the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai, India, Greg Pardo (B.A. ’05) reflects on the journey that brought him from St. Mary’s University to serving his country as a diplomat in Asia.
Law Professor Michael Smith shares unique study of originalism
An unusually named law review article on originalism by Michael Smith, J.D., a St. Mary’s University School of Law faculty member, has raised some academic eyebrows, drawing interest from law scholars, media members and social media followers across the country.
St. Mary’s alumna turns sustainable fashion dreams into a reality
Management alumna Amanda Alarcon-Hunter, who launched a fashion store, will speak at St. Mary's during 2024 Business Week.
Canary Island roots fuel alumnus’ passion for San Antonio
Steve Chiscano (J.D. ’97) may know more about San Antonio’s history and its ties to Spain than anyone else. His love for the city runs deep: he served as president of the San Antonio Bar Association and as chairman of the board of the Historical Centre Foundation, formed to preserve San Fernando Cathedral in downtown San Antonio.
M.Jur. alumna uses platform to advocate for female veterans’ health
First class competitor by Michelle Mondo Krendra Harralson (M.Jur. ’24) thought she would still be climbing the ranks in the U.S. Army, but an unexpected medical diagnosis sent her on a different path: earning a pageant competition ...
School of Law helps build on alumna’s service-minded efforts
Firm support by Suzi Morales, J.D. Serving others is central to who Anietie Akpan (J.D. ’13) is. You can see it in her work, how she talks about her family and why she chose the St. Mary’s ...
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Afghan judge and family find new home at St. Mary’s
Serving as a Visiting Scholar at St. Mary's University School of Law, the Hon. Samea Hassas and her family have found a new home at the University after fleeing Afghanistan to escape the Taliban and their return to power.
Winston Erevelles shares his journey to the St. Mary’s presidency and outlook on the next chapter
Winston Erevelles, Ph.D., has been a fixture of the University’s School of Science, Engineering and Technology as its long-time Dean and Professor of Industrial Engineering. On June 1, he became St. Mary's University's 14th president.
Marianist ideals draw Bangladeshi priest to LL.M. Program
In his religious quest to assist those most in need of peace and law ministry in his home country of Bangladesh, a missionary priest found himself at the perfect place to continue his education — St. Mary’s University School of Law.