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.
La Cantera Resort and Spa, San Antonio, Texas
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Registration and Cash Bar: 6 p.m.
Dinner, Complimentary Wine Service and Program: 7 p.m.
Cocktail Attire
2023 Honorees
Distinguished Law Graduates
- The Hon. Marla Cuellar (J.D. ’96), Presiding Judge, 275th District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas
- Robert E. Valdez (J.D. ’80), Attorney, Valdez and Trevino, PC San Antonio, Texas
Distinguished Young Alumna
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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:
Champion of Justice — $5,000
- 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
Golden Gavel Underwriter — $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
Barrister Blue Sponsor — $1,500
- Recognition on printed materials, program and signage at the dinner
- Table for 8
For any questions, contact Brooke Pate at 210-436-3774 or lpate@stmarytx.edu.