Events
GOLD Council 10 Under 10 Luncheon
Every year, the St. Mary’s University School of Law Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Council honors 10 outstanding alumni who have graduated within the past 10 years at its annual 10 Under 10 Luncheon. This year, the GOLD Council will honor those who have shown extraordinary commitment to the St. Mary’s School of Law, their community and the profession. All nominations are due by Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Friday, March 27, 2026
Noon to 1 p.m.
Sarita Kenedy East Law Library, Law Commons
2026 10 Under 10 Nomination Form
2026 10 Under 10 Honorees
This year’s luncheon will celebrate the following recipients for their outstanding achievements:
Steven Arce (J.D. ’20)
Owner, Steven Arce Law Firm, PLLC
Raul Corrales (J.D. ’20)
Partner, Levy, Luera & Corrales, PLLC
Yahaira De Lara (J.D. ’19)
Attorney, Barton Benson Jones PLLC
Jeffrey Della Rocco (J.D. ’20)
Associate, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry
Claudia Galan (J.D. ’17)
Owner, The Galan Law Firm
Samantha McCoy (J.D. ’21)
Attorney, Hanna & Plaut, L.L.P
Marco Munoz (J.D. ’19)
Owner, Law Office of Marco Munoz PLLC
Janet Oyeteju (J.D. ’17)
Legal Counsel, CEVA Logistics
Eden Ramirez (J.D. ’18)
Shareholder, O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo
Samantha Smith (J.D. ’19)
Central Staff Attorney, Texas Fourth Court of Appeals
GOLD Council
The St. Mary’s University School of Law GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Council was founded in 2015. The GOLD Council’s purpose is to help St. Mary’s provide meaningful young alumni events and outreach to help recent graduates remain connected. The GOLD Council seeks to better serve and support recent graduates with specifically targeted events, programs and communications.
GOLD Council Members
- Aisha Denis (J.D. ’20)
- Kennedy Hatfield Asel (J.D. ’20)
- Danica McKinney (J.D. ’19)
- Eddie Villarreal (J.D. ’21)
- Pearl Cruz (J.D. ’20)
- Leslie Alvarez (J.D. ’20)
- Madison Schultz (J.D. ’22)
- Hailey Nikkels (J.D. ’22)
* Council members are not eligible for the 10 Under 10 Luncheon
Roles and Responsibilities
- Graduated in the past 10 years
- Promote the social, professional, philanthropic and service interests of young alumni
- Attend at least two of three meetings in San Antonio, Texas
- Regularly attend young alumni and other School of Law-related events
- Financially support the School of Law at a personally appropriate level
- Actively participate in young alumni programs and initiatives
- Work to increase young alumni engagement
- Review and select nominees for 10 Under 10 luncheon*
- Assist with planning and coordinating young alumni events
- Recruit new members to the Council
- Serve as link between School of Law administration and young alumni
If you are interested in joining the GOLD Council, please submit an application to the School of Law Advancement Office. Council members serve one-year terms but are eligible for re-appointment upon expiration of their term. Those members who have submitted an application and have fulfilled the roles and responsibilities will be invited to serve additional terms. All applications are reviewed and nominations made by the School of Law Advancement Office.
Application for GOLD Council
If you have any questions, please contact Brooke Pate at 210-436-3774 or lpate@stmarytx.edu.
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210-436-3774