2023 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 2023 Distinguished Law Graduate honorees.

2023 Honorees

Distinguished Law Graduates

• The Hon. Marla Cuellar (J.D. ’96), Presiding Judge, 275th District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas
• Robert E. Valdez (B.A. ’76, J.D. ’80), Attorney, Valdez and Trevino, PC San Antonio, Texas

Distinguished Young Alumna

• Lauren A. Valkenaar (J.D. ’13), Partner, Chasnoff Mungia Valkenaar Pepping & Stribling, San Antonio, Texas

Tickets and tables

Individual tickets are $160 and can be purchased in any quantity. Table sponsorships are available at several levels:

• Premier recognition on printed materials, program and signage at the dinner
• VIP seating for 8
• A bottle of Champagne for the table
• Invitations to President’s Annual Donor Reception and President’s Fiesta Oyster Bake Reception

• 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

• Recognition on printed materials, program and signage at the dinner
• Table for 8