E-mails could cost DA more than re-election bid Jan 6, 2008
Charles "Rocky" Rhodes, a civil litigation expert at South Texas College of Law, said if Hoyt determines Rosenthal thwarted his rules allowing Kelley access to e-mails, he could be subject to six months in jail for contempt and a fine. It could also mean the judge could rule that the lawsuit is over, declaring Kelley and the Ibarras victorious. (Houston Chronicle)
Siegler Joins Race For District Attorney Jan 4, 2008
She graduated from the University of Texas and the South Texas College of Law. Siegler joined the Harris County district attorney's office in 1987. (Click2Houston, TX)
Democrat Morrison joins Precinct 1 commissioner race Nov 28, 2007
Morrison earned his bachelor's degree at Baylor University and received his law license in 1991 from South Texas College of Law. Since then, has specialized in environmental law. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
7 contend for 435th court bench Nov 12, 2007
J. D. Lambright J. D. Lambright, 57, believes he's best qualified for the judgeship because he brings trial experience and experience from the business world he worked in until graduating from the South Texas College of Law in 1997. He also applied for the 418th court. (Conroe Courier, TX)
What if a judge is the one in trouble? Oct 27, 2007
It s very unusual, said James Alfini is the dean of the South Texas College of Law and wrote the book on judicial ethics. Like the clergy, it s expected they ll be beyond reproach. (KHOU.com, TX)
CEO Profile: Delta's Anderson piloted determined career climb Oct 22, 2007
Education: Bachelor's degree in political science, University of Houston, 1977; law degree, South Texas College of Law, 1982 ... After graduation from college in 1977 with a political science degree, Anderson enrolled as a night student at the South Texas College of Law. (USA Today -- Money)
Lawsuit filed for blocked website Oct 18, 2007
Gerald Treece, legal commentator and associate dean of South Texas College of Law, said the issue raises First Amendment concerns. "The government can't block a person's speech - no matter what form - based on their viewpoint," Treece said. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Mike Jez named L.C. chief Oct 13, 2007
Since joining the League City Police Department as a patrol officer on Feb. 1, 1985, Daniel, who is a licensed attorney, has earned an associate's degree in police management from College of the Mainland, a bachelor's degree in business management from LeTourneau University and a doctor of jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law. He said he will likely work as an attorney after leaving the police department. (The Citizen - online, TX)
High Court Hears Ertman, Pena Murder Appeal Oct 11, 2007
"The president's not particularly interested in the rights of these individuals under this international agreement. What he's really interested in is being able to say, 'I am the president. I have this interpretation of this treaty and you have to follow it because I said so,'" said Adam Gershowitz, an assistant professor of law at the South Texas College of Law. U.S. Rep. (Click2Houston, TX)
Judge Denies Mistrial in Slade Case Sep 29, 2007
"The defendant turned it down. So, even if a juror may have stumbled across that information how does that taint the defendant's opportunity for a fair trial?" said Geoffrey Corn, an assistant professor of law at the South Texas College of Law. Slade has been accused of misspending more than $500,000 in TSU funds to decorate her homes. (Click2Houston, TX)
Oilman a victim of a vendetta? Sep 21, 2007
If the evidence bears that out, I think most jurors in the United States of America would find that rather appalling, South Texas College of Law professor Adam Gershowitz said. He s talking about allegations that before the United States invaded Iraq, Wyatt had been part of a conspiracy to buy oil from the Iraqi government and then kickback millions of dollars into secret accounts that presumably enriched Hussein. (KHOU.com, TX)
Let the race for DA begin Sep 16, 2007
Ligon, a 1987 Montgomery High School graduate, came back home to work at the Montgomery County Jail after graduating from Texas Aing on his interest in public service, he attended South Texas College of Law and went to work as a prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office in 1996. He serves as staff counsel for the Houston Police Officers' Union Office of Legal Counsel. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Houston-area legal aid centers receive grants Sep 1, 2007
Organizations in Houston receiving grant funds include: Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Boat People SOS Inc., Cabrini Center for Immigration Legal Services, Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program, NAACP - Houston, South Texas College of Law, Southeast Texas Legal Clinic, University of Houston Law Center and YMCA International. Fort Bend Lawyers Care in Sugar Land and Montgomery County Women's Center in The Woodlands also received funding. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Nigeria a legal trouble spot for oil service firms Aug 28, 2007
It's a tough problem for companies, said Cherie Taylor, a law professor at the South Texas College of Law in Houston. But on the other hand, we've got no hope of getting those countries to get in line if we don't lead by example. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Delta lands new CEO Aug 26, 2007
Anderson earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. He currently serves as a director of and (NYSE: MDT). (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Local football legend, others share stories of inspiration Aug 14, 2007
Tiffanie McDonald, a 1990 Sealy graduate who went on to Texas Aersity and South Texas College of Law, stressed how important it is to "be resilient" and "hang on to your integrity and your character.". McDonald, a former felony prosecutor and corporate attorney, said she always viewed her 500 scholarship as more than just money quickly spent. (Sealy News, TX)
Local Industry News & Notes Jul 29, 2007
A graduate of Texas Aersity, Formby received his law degree from South Texas College of Law. Superferry appoints director of operations. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Rinehart expected at grand jury Jul 12, 2007
"The indictment only means that there will be a trial," said Gerald Treece, associate dean and professor of constitutional law at South Texas College of Law in Houston. "Nothing would happen unless he is convicted." Based on the complaint filed with the TEC by East County resident Rusty Ireland in October 2005, the TEC ruled that Rinehart had violated the Election Code. (Conroe Courier, TX)
New generation in a family tradition Jun 9, 2007
A first-year law student at South Texas College of Law, Gutheinz is carrying two family legacies into the future. Dating back to the Civil War, World War I and spanning the conflicts in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, Gutheinz stood in the steps of his great-grandfather, paternal grandfather, maternal grandfather and father, as his wife and fellow South Texas College of Law student Stephanie pinned his First Lt. bars on his uniform. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Former Chief Justice of Texas to Receive National Award Jun 5, 2007
After retiring from the Texas Supreme Court, Phillips taught one year at the South Texas College of Law in Houston and one semester at the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University in Dallas before returning to private practice. The AJS Justice Award is given annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to improving the administration of justice nationally. (PR Newswire)
Business Briefs Jun 3, 2007
Thiergood graduated from South Texas College of Law in December 2006. His article, "How to Get the Most Out of Your Law Clerk: A law clerk's perspective," was published in The Houston Lawyer magazine. (Conroe Courier, TX)
New president of Houston Bar Association takes office May 23, 2007
A University of Texas at Austin undergraduate, Proctor earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law in 1980. He is a former assistant district attorney and a former civil litigation firm shareholder. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Long-time supporter named 'shining star' May 22, 2007
Cowart received his bachelor's degree from Sam Houston State University in 1948 and received a law degree from South Texas College of Law in 1952. His son Steve Cowart also resides in the Houston area. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
NHMCCD may have legal troubles because of chancellor decision May 22, 2007
Gerald Treece, dean of South Texas College of Law and a Woodlands resident, said NHMCCD might face legal repercussions for trying to hire an employee away from a contract. "Usually you have to get permission to negotiate with an employee who still has time on his contract," Treece said. (Conroe Courier, TX)
If he's shown the door, could Alberto Gonzales end up here? Apr 12, 2007
South Texas College of Law Professor Rocky Rhodes said there are few law firms in all of Texas who wouldn t fight to get Gonzales to join them. Instant name recognition, and that s a big key, Rhodes said. (KHOU.com, TX)
WPB's public money bulldog draws yips Apr 9, 2007
From there she worked at L.W. Corp. in Rochester, N.Y., for five years and then got her law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston. Bock landed in Florida in 1986 after she graduated from law school. (The Palm Beach Post)
Watchdog creator seeks to dismiss lawsuit Apr 3, 2007
"They have harmed these people. If Guy Martin was a standup person, he would say I made a mistake. But that hasn't shown to be the case." Gerald Treece, dean of the South Texas College of Law in Houston, said it is unusual for a motion to dismiss with special exceptions to be filed at the state district level. "You usually see that at the federal level," he said. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Talton addresses South Rotary Club Mar 27, 2007
Completing his bachelor's degree at the University of Houston in 1971 and receiving his law degree from South Texas College of Law in 1976, he ran a successful private law practice, served as city attorney for Pasadena, Pearland and South Houston, as well as municipal judge. He and his wife, Sue are members of Sagemont Church and Talton is affiliated with area Chambers of Commerce. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
New Partner Numbers Increase at Many Large Firms in Texas Mar 21, 2007
Fourteen of the new partners graduated from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in Dallas, 10 from Baylor University School of Law in Waco, six from Texas Tech University School of Law in Lubbock, and four each from South Texas College of Law in Houston and St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio ... South Texas College of Law. (Law.com)
The bio of special master Jay Kimbrough Mar 8, 2007
EDUCATION: Bachelor of business administration, Southern Methodist University; law degree, South Texas College of Law. CAREER: Joined the Marine Corps in 1966; Awarded the Purple Heart for his service during Vietnam; Served as a prosecutor in the U.S. Navy's Judge Advocate General's Corps; Served as director of the criminal justice division in the governor's office and in a variety of roles in federal, state and local government since 1966. (KSLA.com, LA)
Fates of Oefelein, Nowak up in the air Mar 7, 2007
Both astronauts could face military legal action or personnel decisions that affect their Navy careers, said Geoffrey Corn, a former member of the Army Judge Advocate General's Corps who teaches criminal and national security law at the South Texas College of Law in Houston. "Adultery as a crime seems a little bit antiquated. (But) there is a detriment issue here," Corn said. (Houston Chronicle)
Judge: Preserve Anna Nicole's body Feb 10, 2007
"The claims will survive to her estate," said Charles W. "Rocky" Rhodes, a South Texas College of Law professor who has followed the complicated series of lawsuits involving Smith and the family of her dead husband. Civil cases never die. (CNN -- Law)
Lawyers say Anna Nicole's death won't effect probate fight Feb 9, 2007
"The claims will survive to her estate," said Charles W. "Rocky" Rhodes, a South Texas College of Law professor who has followed the complicated series of lawsuits involving Smith and the family of her dead husband, J. Howard Marshall. "In criminal cases like we had with Ken Lay, where the defendant died, it was over," Marshall said. (Fort Worth Star Telegram)
School closings Jan 17, 2007
South Texas College of Law -- 10:00 a.m.. St. Mary's Seminary -- morning classes cancelled. (KHOU.com, TX)
Guy Edward "Buddy" Hopkins Nov 29, 2006
Following high school, Buddy earned his college degree from Sam Houston State University (BBA 1960) and then worked his way through South Texas College of Law (JD 1964) by finishing concrete with his father, Hoppy ... He was proud of his affiliation with the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, where he served as a director, and of his tenure as an adjunct professor at South Texas College of Law. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Kathryn Jane Farley Chevis Nov 29, 2006
Katy graduated from Conroe High School, with honors, in 1973; Texas A versity, summa cum laude, where she was a member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, in l977, and South Texas College of Law where she was on Bar Review, in l983. She was a Senior Assistant City Attorney for the City of Houston in the Real Estate Division of the Legal Department. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Conroe attorney, Democrat Buddy Hopkins dies at age 69 Nov 25, 2006
"You never heard Buddy complain about his condition. I asked him a week ago Sunday how he was doing and he said he was fine." Buddy Hopkins was a graduate of the South Texas College of Law in Houston. He graduated from Sam Houston State in 1960 with a business degree but became an attorney in 1964. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Ex-Enron chief sentenced to federal prison Nov 17, 2006
Gerald Treece, vice president and associate dean of South Texas College of Law in Houston, said Causey's sentence didn't surprise many in the legal community. "The judge had already received the pre-sentence report, and pretty much had the order written out before the arguments began based on the federal sentencing guidelines," Treece, who also lives in The Woodlands, said. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Homeowner Threatened By New Homeowners Association Nov 17, 2006
Professor Shelby Moore teaches about the HOAs at South Texas College of Law. "If the developer has put these people on the board, then you've got a whole sort of incestuous thing going on. That's not pretty," she said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Odometer Settlement May Earn Class Lawyers $9.5 Million in Fees Nov 11, 2006
Jeffrey Rensberger, a South Texas College of Law professor who teaches complex litigation, says that, with the exception of the attorneys' fees, Honda faces paying very little cash out of pocket to the plaintiffs who suffered the injury. The companies would only have to pay cash to reimburse car owners who incurred expenses that should've been covered under warranty or to those who leased cars and were charged for excessive mileage. (Law.com)
UM team's trial by fire ends with a win Nov 10, 2006
In the trial team world, leading programs are at Washington University, Temple University and South Texas College of Law, among others. Many of those top-ranked schools field well-funded teams and coaches whose futures are precariously tied to their teams' success. (SunSpot.net)
Homeowner's Association Uses Chopper To Find Violations Nov 7, 2006
"It tells you that they had to go to great lengths to find the violation," said Shelby Moore, a law professor at South Texas College of Law. Moore teaches classes on this subject. (Click2Houston, TX)
Cannata, Shamsi seek Pct. 3 Justice of the Peace position Nov 3, 2006
A 1983 graduate of South Texas College of Law, with honors, Cannata is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He and his wife, Susan, reside in Pecan Grove and are the parents of three children, Michael, Christina and Matthew. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Gavel pounding, mudslinging Oct 25, 2006
Education: Crestview High School, 1974; honor student, University of South Florida, 1979; South Texas College of Law, 1984. Terry Ketchel. (Pensacola News Journal)
Rules of engagement: What were they at Haditha? Oct 10, 2006
Although defense lawyers are likely to use rules of engagement as a justification if Haditha charges are brought, the outcome is more likely to turn on the facts surrounding the killings, says retired Army Lt. Col. Geoffrey Corn, who teaches at South Texas College of Law in Houston. If the civilians were killed by mistake as the marines went after insurgents, he said, the legal question is whether the mistake "was a reasonable one.". (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Foundation awards $1.2 million to local legal aid groups Sep 23, 2006
The following Houston-based groups will receive grants: Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse ($295,870), Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston ($145,652), Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program ($265,754), the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People ($167,579), South Texas College of Law ($59,425), Southeast Texas Legal Clinic ($24,202), the University of Houston Law Center ($122,556), and YMCA International ($145,652). In addition to the organizations located in... (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Bush Defends Tough Terror Questioning After Key GOP Senators Reject Plan Sep 16, 2006
"It's starting to sound like the immovable force is meeting the unstoppable object," said Geoffrey Corn, assistant professor at the South Texas College of Law and a former officer in the Army's Judge Advocate General's Corps. The legal underpinnings to handling terror suspects have been in doubt since the Supreme Court ruled in June that Bush needs congressional approval to try detainees in military tribunals. (Investors Business Daily)
4 Aim For Group 44 Bench Sep 1, 2006
I think you always worry but at the end of the day, I don't think there was anything that I said, 'Hey, wait a minute. We need to go back and do that again. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Perry Creates Task Force To Study Skyrocketing Property Tax Appraisals Aug 22, 2006
A graduate of the University of Houston, Eckels received a law degree from the South Texas College of Law. Avis Wukasch of Georgetown is a realtor with Keller Williams Williamson County Market Center. (KWTX.com, TX)
Wellman High School alumnus co-authors the biography of early Civil Rights leader Jul 11, 2006
By the time Gilpin turned his early work into a book, he had been a college professor for nearly 20 years and then became a lawyer, receiving his degree through night school from South Texas College of Law in Houston. He received his law degree in 1980, passed the bar exam that year, and went on to be a civil rights and estate planning lawyer ever since. (Washington Journal, IA)
Lay fondly remembered despite Enron mishap Jul 7, 2006
Gerald Treece, vice president and associate dean at South Texas College of Law in Houston, said the lawsuits' language must change. "In all the civil lawsuits, it will change from 'Ken Lay' as the defendant to 'the estate of Ken Lay,'" said Treece, adding that Lay's criminal charges "disappeared" postmortem. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Enron founder Ken Lay dies Jul 6, 2006
Geoffrey Corn, South Texas College of Law ... Geoffrey Corn, assistant professor of law at South Texas College of Law in Houston, told MarketWatch: "People who have been victimised by his criminal conduct at least had the knowledge that his actions were adjudged to be guilty before he died. It's a chapter people really want to put behind them. I think they know they never will be made whole.". (Accounting Web, UK)
Monks might add heat to DA race Jun 20, 2006
Monks, 44, a Houston native who graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1987, said he would run as an unaffiliated candidate if his supporters garnered enough signatures to put his name on the November ballot. At least 6,400 signatures would be needed by June 30 to make that happen, according to election officials. (Durham Herald Sun)
Schools Closed Jun 20, 2006
South Texas College of Law day classes. Spring Branch Independent School District. (Click2Houston, TX)
Many have a personal interest in Enron verdict May 29, 2006
"They lost their savings. Everyone is glad this is over." Although he wasn't surprised by the outcome of the case, Gerald Treece, vice president and associate dean of the South Texas College of Law, said he didn't expect the jury to reach a verdict so soon, particularly because they requested court transcripts Wednesday afternoon. The eight-woman, four-man jury deliberated for six days before convicting Lay on six charges and finding Skilling guilty of 19 out of 28. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Enron's corner office impact May 26, 2006
Lay faces a maximum of about 165 years in prison and Skilling about 85 years, but they will both realistically get between 10 and 25 years each, says Gerald Treece, assistant dean of the South Texas College of Law in Houston. Others expect the punishment will be greater. (Christian Science Monitor)
Four Eyeing County Magistrate Position May 26, 2006
She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from UNM and a doctorate of jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law. She has held no previous public service positions. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
Talton readies for race May 23, 2006
After serving in the U.S. Air force Reserves, he served as a police officer for the city of Pasadena for two years before attending the South Texas College of Law for his law degree. "Twenty-seven months later," he said, "I graduated.". (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Enron judge eases way to guilty ruling May 20, 2006
"It's an extremely severe instruction, and one that's a very, very hot topic in the federal circuit right now," says Gerald Treece, assistant dean of the South Texas College of Law in Houston. Several high-profile, white-collar convictions have recently been reversed on this issue at the circuit court level, including that of Frank Quattrone, a former investment banker at Credit Suisse First Boston. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
New trial in fatal smuggling case May 12, 2006
" Wednesday's order is the third time the 5th Circuit Court has overturned Gilmore's rulings after appeals by the U.S. Attorney's Office. Gilmore could not be reached for comment. 'A face-saving measure'In a paragraph at the end of the 23-page opinion, the panel said that in view of "the extraordinary history of this case" and Gilmore's previous complaints about a busy docket, Chief District Judge Hayden Head Jr. will assign the case to another judge. The new trial will be scheduled after that... (Albany Times Union)
Woman tries to organize boycott due to political signs May 12, 2006
" Ross said he has no signs up in Bentwater. The state law allowing political signs in subdivisions that previously prohibited them stems from a U.S. Supreme Court case several years ago, according to Gerald Treece, dean of the South Texas College of Law. Dalrymple is well within her rights to advocate boycotting Miller or any other candidate whose signs grace Bentwater yards, he said. "People who put up campaign signs are expressing their free speech," Treece said. "People then can speak... (Conroe Courier, TX)
At Enron trial, jury sees a testy Ken Lay May 1, 2006
"It's almost as if Lay believes it's six years ago and Enron hasn't gone down. When he's testifying, it's sort of like listening to a time warp," says Gerald Treece, assistant dean of the South Texas College of Law in Houston. "He's acting like it's the summer of 2000, and it ain't.". (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Enron foundertakes the stand Apr 25, 2006
South Texas College of Law professor Gerald Treece answers questions about the Enron Trial. . (San Diego Union-Tribune)
ATTORNEY PLEADS GUILTY TO DEFRAUDING INVESTORS Apr 25, 2006
Wing was licensed in Texas in 2000 and graduated from South Texas College of Law. In a prepared statement, Matthew D. Orwig, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, said he was pleased with the plea agreement. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
Drives to ban gay adoption heat up in 16 states Feb 21, 2006
Richard Carlson, a professor at South Texas College of Law in Houston, says adoption laws based on judgments of morality offer "a weak argument" and will face legal challenges. He cites U.S. Supreme Court rulings striking down bans on interracial marriage and sodomy, which reflected prevailing views when enacted. (USA Today -- National)
