StMU School of Law News

Texas A&M Board of Regents names Glenn Hegar as university system’s next leaderHegar, who currently serves as Texas comptroller, will replace A&M Chancellor John Sharp in leading the 157,000-student system.By Jessica PriestMarch 7, 2025 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar will be the next chancellor of the Texas A&M University System, overseeing 11 universities that educate more than 157,000 students an

Jurist Doctors: These physicians went to law school for new challengesBy Julianne HillFebruary 12, 2025, 8:53 am CST Established physicians who go to law school are seeking new challenges and opportunities—ranging from facing the demands of law school to earning new credentials to starting a new career. (Image from Shutterstock)For years, Dr. Geary Yeisley found life as a cardiothoracic surgeon ex

Texas District Court Judge Julie Kocurek has been named the recipient of the 29thAnnual William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence presented by the National Center for State Courts (NCSC).One of the highest judicial recognitions in the country, the Rehnquist award honors a state court judge who demonstrates the outstanding qualities of judicial excellence, including integrity, fairness, op

The originalby Catherine DeyarmondAn unusually named law review article on originalism by a St. Mary’s University School of Law faculty member has raised some academic eyebrows, drawing interest from law scholars, media members and social media followers across the country.Earlier this year, Michael Smith, J.D., St. Mary’s Assistant Professor of Law, submitted his article, Is Originalism Bullsh**?

Port Arthur Council announces appointment of new city attorneyRoxann Cotroneo was named Port Arthur's new city attorney during the council's regular July 30 meeting.Credit: City of Port ArthurAuthor: Sharinna ByrdPublished: 6:06 PM CDT July 31, 2024Updated: 6:24 PM CDT July 31, 2024PORT ARTHUR, Texas — The Port Arthur Council has announced the appointment of a new city attorney after a unanimous v

Fighting forced laborby Leticia RomeroRamona Lampley, J.D., is a self-proclaimed “farm girl from North Carolina.” As a child, her first encounter with an attorney was at a county commissioner’s office, where the local farmers had hired a lawyer to represent them in a rezoning dispute.Associate Dean Ramona Lampley, J.D., pictured at the School of Law.“I was so impressed by how articulate she was an

Greetings, As we move into 2024, the St. Mary’s University School of Law continues its upward momentum. Our Moot Court team was ranked No. 1 as the new year started, and the Black Law Student Association team recently qualified for nationals, showing the strength of our Advocacy Programs. The Law Journal for Legal Malpractice & Ethics recently held its 2