Fall 2024

Rattler Den Food and Hygiene Pantry open to students

Launched in Fall 2023, the Rattler Den is a full pantry located in the Center for Life Directions, and free to all St. Mary's students.

New St. Mary’s Law professor finds her passion in teaching

After stints working in Big Law and having her own practice, Melissa Shultz, J.D., St. Mary’s University Assistant Dean for Legal Writing and Professor of Law, found her true calling in the classroom.  

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. 

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