Energy and purpose drive our 🍁fall semester

Meet new faculty and join us at Red Mass.

Dear friends,

As we move deeper into the fall semester, I'm struck by the energy and purpose across our campus. The spirit of family, service and faith that defines St. Mary's Law unites us and extends far beyond our campus walls, as we put our Catholic and Marianist values into action.

Welcoming new faculty

This year, we proudly welcomed eight new faculty members who bring diverse expertise and fresh perspectives to our community. They are approaching their roles with the dedication to students and commitment to preparing practice-ready lawyers that is the hallmark of a St. Mary's Law education. Their arrival strengthens our mission and enriches our community in meaningful ways. Please learn more about them below.

Hispanic Heritage Month highlights

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we recently hosted the inspiring fourth annual Lawtina Network Summit. This remarkable gathering brought together more than 250 leaders and future lawyers, creating connections and opportunities that will resonate throughout their careers. The summit showcased our unwavering commitment to empowering Latina legal professionals and exemplified our mission to educate leaders who transform society.

October traditions

Looking ahead in October, we anticipate two cherished traditions that anchor our community in purpose and gratitude.

First, we will celebrate Red Mass, at which St. Mary's Law and the Catholic Lawyers' Guild of San Antonio will uphold our 73-year tradition recognizing the fall start of the judicial year. Together, we will ask for God's blessings upon our legal community and pray for wisdom in our roles within the judicial system.

Second, our Distinguished Law Graduate Dinner will honor three exceptional members of our St. Mary's family. The Law Alumni Association will recognize the Hon. Kathleen Cardone (J.D. ’79), U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas; Joe A. Gamez (J.D. ’73), Founder of Joe A. Gamez Law; and Lara Brock (J.D. ’14), Senior Partner Attorney at Espinoza & Brock, for their outstanding service to clients, the legal community and St. Mary's. We will also bestow a Marianist Law Legacy Award to our Law Chaplain, Sister Grace Walle, F.M.I., D.Min. (B.A. ’77), whose dedication embodies our deepest values and enriches the legal education we provide. These events remind us that we are called to embody excellence in law and to serve with integrity and compassion.

Stay connected

Our commitment to staying connected continues with alumni events throughout the year. I encourage you to participate and strengthen the bonds that make St. Mary's special. Together, we are the St. Mary's family, united in faith, service and the pursuit of justice.

Viva St. Mary's!

Patty Roberts, J.D.
Dean of the School of Law
Charles E. Cantú Distinguished Professor of Law

Meet the newest School of Law faculty members

Please help us welcome new faculty members who joined St. Mary’s Law this academic year and those in new roles. We are glad you have joined our law family.

Pictured from top left:

Mason Clark, J.D., Assistant Professor of Law
Sarah Dingivan, J.D., Moody Foundation Visiting Assistant Professor of Law
John LoCurto, J.D., Associate Professor of Practice of Law
Amanda Stephens, J.D., Assistant Professor of Practice of Law
Heather Trick, J.D., Assistant Professor of Law and Englehardt Research Fellow
Tara Van Ho, J.D., Associate Professor of Law
Sigrid Vendrell-Polanco, J.D., Assistant Professor of Law and Englehardt Research Fellow
Abigail B. Willie, J.D., Assistant Professor of Law

Join us at the 73rd annual Red Mass on Oct. 16

The School of Law and the Catholic Lawyers’ Guild of San Antonio invite you to join in the celebration of the 73rd annual Red Mass, marking the beginning of the judicial year. Red Mass will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at San Fernando Cathedral, 115 Main Plaza, for attendees of all faiths.

The Most Rev. Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S., Archbishop of San Antonio, will be the principal celebrant and homilist. School of Law Dean Patricia Roberts, J.D., will provide welcome remarks.

We invite you to join the Law Alumni Association in recognizing the 2025 Distinguished Law Graduates on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Westin San Antonio North, 9821 Colonnade Blvd. These alumni are recognized for their service to their clients, the legal community and to the St. Mary’s University School of Law.

Your generosity plays a vital role in supporting our students and the success of the St. Mary’s University School of Law. While a gift of any amount means you are a valued donor to the law school, a gift of $1,000 or more makes you a member of the Dean’s Circle.

Use the Give Now button to dedicate your gift to any area of the School of Law you wish to support, such as the Law School Annual Scholarship Fund, the Dean’s Fund and many other areas. All gifts make a meaningful impact and contribute to our alumni giving rate, a measure that underscores the strength of our alumni community. For additional information, contact Anthony Alcoser (J.D. ’24), Executive Director of Law Advancement, at aalcoser@stmarytx.edu or 210-431-4361.

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