2025 Distinguished Law Graduate Dinner

Every fall, the Law Alumni Association recognizes both a judicial graduate and non-judicial graduate as their Distinguished Law Graduates. These graduates are recognized for their service to their clients, the legal community and to St. Mary’s University School of Law. The Law Alumni Association also recognizes a Distinguished Young Alumnus/Alumna who is excelling in his/her profession and contributing to his/her community.

The Law Alumni Association began presenting an award to a distinguished graduate of the School of Law in 1981. Prior to 1981, the Distinguished Law Graduate was selected by faculty members of the School of Law. Proceeds from the dinner fund law school scholarships and alumni-sponsored student services.

This year the LAA will honor the 2025 Distinguished Law Graduate honorees.

The Westin San Antonio North
9821 Colonnade Blvd.
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
Registration and Cash Bar: 6 p.m.
Dinner, Complimentary Wine Service and Program: 7 p.m.
Cocktail Attire

2025 Honorees

Distinguished Law Graduates

• The Hon. Kathleen Cardone (J.D. ’79), U.S. District Judge, Western District of Texas
• Joe A. Gamez (J.D. ’73), Founder, Joe A. Gamez Law

Distinguished Young Alumna

• Lara Brock (J.D. ’14), Senior Partner Attorney, Espinoza & Brock

Tickets and Tables

Individual tickets are $250 and can be purchased in any quantity. Table sponsorships are available at several levels.

Champion of Justice — $10,000

• Premier recognition on printed materials, program and signage at the dinner
• VIP seating for 8
• A bottle of Champagne for the table
• Exclusive St. Mary’s Law School Champagne Flutes
• Recognition on the Distinguished Law Graduate webpage
• Recognition on St. Mary’s Law School Social Media
• Personal wait staff dedicated to your table
• Invitations to President’s Annual Donor Reception and President’s Fiesta Oyster Bake Reception (for the Table Sponsor and a Guest)
• Invitation to the Dean’s Circle Reception—to be held at the home of Law Dean Patricia Roberts (for the Table Sponsor and a Guest)

Golden Gavel Underwriter — $5,000

• Special recognition on printed materials, program and signage at the dinner
• Premium seating for 8
• Recognition on the Distinguished Law Graduate event page
• Recognition on St. Mary’s Law School Social Media
• Invitations to President’s Annual Donor Reception and President’s Fiesta Oyster Bake Reception (for the Table Sponsor and a Guest)
• Invitation to the Dean’s Circle Reception—to be held at the home of Law Dean Patricia Roberts (for the Table Sponsor and a Guest)

Barrister Blue Sponsor — $2,500

• Special recognition on printed materials, program and signage at the dinner
• Premium seating for 8
• Invitations to President’s Annual Donor Reception and President’s Fiesta Oyster Bake Reception (for the Table Sponsor and a Guest)
• Invitation to the Dean’s Circle Reception—to be held at the home of Law Dean Patricia Roberts (for the Table Sponsor and a Guest)

For addional information, contact Brooke Pate at 210-436-3774 or Lpate@stmarytx.edu.

Hotel Accommodations

A special group rate is available for the St. Mary’s Law Alumni Association at the Westin San Antonio North.

Last date to book: Friday, Oct. 10, 2025