Innovations in Business and the Law
A transformational $5 million gift is establishing the Bennie W. Bock II Center for Business and Transaction Law at the School of Law. In this issue of the Gold & Blue Law Edition, learn more about Bock (J.D. ’68) and his posthumous gift allowing the specialized area of business and the law to flourish to an unprecedented level. Magazine Homepage
Spring 2025
Family support propels J.D. student to fulfill childhood dream
Daeja Hall, who will accept her Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary's Law at the Spring 2025 Law Commencement, was propelled by her family to fulfill her childhood dream.
Graduate of first-in-the-nation master’s degree focuses on special education law
Patricia Howey is the first to earn a Master of Jurisprudence with a concentration in Special Education Advocacy at St. Mary's Law.
Director of Student Records continues mother’s work
Every St. Mary’s University School of Law student record since 1987, from grades to certifying J.D. degree requirements, has crossed the desk of Yvonne Olfers (B.A. ’80), Director of Student Records.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor shares career insights with St. Mary’s Law community
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor shares career insights with St. Mary's Law community.
Two J.D. alumni appointed to new Texas Business Court
The newly created Texas Business Court features two alumni from the St. Mary’s University School of Law: the Hon. Marialyn Barnard (J.D. ’92) in San Antonio and the Hon. Patrick Sweeten (J.D. ’96) in Austin.
St. Mary’s LL.M. graduate advocates for immigrants
As an immigration attorney, Roberto Campos (LL.M. ’18) has walked in the shoes of the clients he represents every day. It was not long ago that Campos, along with his parents and five siblings, immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico.
St. Mary’s Law May J.D. graduate commits to inspiring future Latina lawyers
Yuliana Gaytan Portillo, who will graduate on Saturday, May 17, with a J.D. from the St. Mary’s University School of Law, is committed to breaking barriers for other Latina law students.
J.D. alumnus from the Rio Grande Valley turns tenacity into criminal defense career
Carlos A. García, who earned his J.D. in 2005, decided to attend the St. Mary's School of Law after a first career as a school administrator.
Professor’s research reveals ramifications of sharing private data
St. Mary's Law Professor Jena Martin, J.D., is emerging as a thought leader in the intersection of business and human rights.
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Novel English class explores AI and the digital humanities
Graduate students explore how to use and the ethics of using the emerging tech In science fiction, artificial intelligence is often viewed as a threat to humanity. Look no further than examples of Isaac Asimov’s book I, ...
St. Mary’s University MBA alumna cooks up creativity and business
Entrepreneur Veronica Ume-Ezeoke (M.B.A. ’17) slides between the culinary worlds of her Korean childhood and her husband’s Nigerian homeland. What began as a love for family recipes grew into an Instagram channel where Korean and Nigerian cuisines collide with marketing savvy and measurable audience engagement.
Twin brothers share love and experience of music with future musicians
Damien and Fabien Chavez look forward to spreading their love and knowledge of music to the next generation after graduating from St. Mary’s University this May.