University of Houston LLM Program/Global and Graduate Programs

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Our country has lost a magnificent human.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Champion Of Gender Equality, Dies At 87 Ginsburg, the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court, died from complications from cancer. Her death will set in motion what promises to be a tumultuous political battle over who will succeed her.

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Tracy Hester, an Instructional Associate Professor in Law at the University of Houston Law Center, will be included in the 27th edition of "The Best Lawyers in America" for his work in Environmental Law and Environmental Litigation.

Peer review publication recognizes UHLC's Hester among 'Best Lawyers in America' Aug. 24, 2020 - Tracy Hester, an Instructional Associate Professor in Law at the University of Houston Law Center, will be included in the 27th edition of "The Best Lawyers in America" for his work in Environmental Law and Environmental Litigation.

The Law Center’s LL.M. tax faculty includes full-time Professors Johnny Rex Buckles and Wells, both of whom brings years of academic contributions and high-level practice experience to the classroom.

Corporate Counsel magazine recognizes UH Law Center LL.M. tax program as one of nation’s best April 27, 2020 — The LL.M. Tax program at the University of Houston Law Center has been selected as the second best in the nation by readers of Corporate Counsel magazine.

University of Houston Law Center Executive Director of Global and Graduate Programs Karen Jones provided a virtual welcome back to their studies for LL.M. students on Monday.
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Harris County has issued a Stay Home, Work Safe Order to take effect at 11:59pm on March 24. The University’s transition to remote learning has positioned us to fully support the order.
The following services will close:
M.D. Anderson Library
Computer Labs (students in need of computer access should consult the UH Remote Learning website for resources available)
Student Center

UH has confirmed the first 2 cases of COVID-19 within our community. We understand the concern this causes and will continue to post any new notifications to our website. Learn more about our response and how we’re working with officials: https://uh.edu/covid-19/

In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the University of Houston will hold no classes, whether in-person or online, March 16-21, 2020. Classes will resume remotely (online or alternative format) beginning March 23. Find all the information at https://uh.edu/covid-19/

“A major goal of the dean and a key reason for my role is to expand the global footprint of the University of Houston Law Center,” Jones said. “During my recent trip to China, I spent 10 days doing outreach to help further that goal. We hope to not only get more Chinese students in our law school programs, but just as important establish relationships in China and across the globe that will enhance the educational experience of all of our students.

“During my trip, I also promoted our wonderful LL.M. programs, faculty and student exchanges, customized training and other opportunities available through the UH Law Center.”

Jones spreads UH Law Center's message to Chinese businesses and universities University of Houston Law Center Executive Director of Global and Graduate Programs Karen Jones visits with legal professionals at the Fudan University Law School in Shanghai.

In 2012, Reed received her J.D. from the Law Center, where she was a member of the moot court team and on the board of the Houston Law Review. She currently works as Chief of the Space and Occupational Medicine Branch at the NASA Johnson Space Center.

UHLC LL.M. student Reed has article published in national health policy journal Oct. 9, 2019 - University of Houston Law Center Health Law LL.M. student Rebekah Davis Reed’s work was recently featured in the Journal of Health Care Finance’s spring 2019 special feature with her article, “Costs and Benefits: Price Transparency in Health Care.”

UH, UH Law Center and UH-Downtown received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine and will be acknowledged in their November 2019 issue among 92 recipients.

UH among 92 schools honored for diversity, inclusion practices The University prides itself as an institution that is committed to creating a welcoming environment of diversity, and its inclusion practices have become award-winning.