Thurgood Marshall School of Law

09/08/2026

TMSL Students, Alumni & Friends — Join Us!

The Thurgood Marshall School of Law invites you to Thurgood Thursday: Houston Edition, featuring our TMSL Student & Law Firm Networking Reception.

This is an opportunity for TMSL students to connect with law firms, attorneys, alumni, and friends of TMSL while building relationships that can open doors to future career opportunities.

Thursday, September 10, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
MOCA HTX
4212 Almeda Rd. | Houston, TX

All TMSL Alumni & Friends are invited to attend! Come network with our students, reconnect with fellow alumni, and help strengthen the TMSL professional community.
⚖️ Connect. Network. Build the TMSL Legacy.

08/28/2026

CALLING ALL TMSL ALUMNI!

Come home to Thurgood for 2026 TMSL LEGACY WEEK — October 8–11 in Houston!

Reconnect with classmates, celebrate our legacy, support our students, and show your TMSL pride!

🎟️ Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities:
www.tmsllegacyball.com

⚖️ One Law School. Generations of Leaders. One Legacy.

08/02/2026

07/31/2026

In Memoriam - TMSL Alumnae, Kim James and Glynis Gilder

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of two cherished members of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law family, Kim James ’95 and Glynis Gilder ’00.

We extend our deepest condolences to their families, friends, classmates, and loved ones. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

May Kim and Glynis rest in eternal peace, and may their legacies continue to live through the many lives they touched.

07/26/2026

If you're in Nashville for the National Bar Association Conference, join the Thurgood Marshall School of Law family tonight for Bourbon & Bird! 🥃🐦

Tonight (Sunday 7/26) 🕘 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM📍 Ga***rd Opryland Resort & Convention Center

For the hotel suite #, please contact TMSL Alumni Board President Judge Kevin Murray or Dean Prudence Smith.

We look forward to seeing you tonight!

07/16/2026

TONIGHT! Join Us for Thurgood Thursday – DMV Edition!

Calling all Thurgood Marshall School of Law alumni, students, and friends in the DMV area!

Tonight - 5:00 – 7:00 PM Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley 1300 I Street NW, Washington, DC

06/30/2026

THURGOOD THURSDAY – DMV EDITION 🎉

Calling all Texas Southern University and Thurgood Marshall School of Law alumni, students, and friends in the DMV area!

Join us for an evening of networking, fellowship, and reconnecting at our Thurgood Thursday – DMV Edition.
📅 Thursday, July 16, 2026
🕔 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Kitchen + Kocktails
1300 I Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005

This special gathering is proudly sponsored by TMSL alumnae Valencia Bowers Mouzon, Aretha Masterson Somerville, and the Thurgood Marshall School of Law Alumni Board.

We look forward to seeing you in Washington, D.C.!

04/28/2026

Thursday, April 30th -
The Earl Carl Institute presents the 2026 Marcia Johnson Change Agent Award, which honors individuals whose quiet leadership, service, and advocacy are making a powerful difference in our communities. This special gathering will spotlight change agents who embody TMSL's Professor Marcia Johnson’s legacy of courage, compassion, and commitment to justice. Join us for an inspiring evening of Community and connection, Recognition of extraordinary changemakers, delicious food and fellowship, and Stories that motivate and move us to action. We encourage you to bring colleagues, friends, and family to celebrate the people who are creating impact every day—often without recognition, but never without purpose. Space is limited, so register today:https://earlcarlinc.org/MJCAA2026.

04/14/2026

Join us for our Thurgood Thursday Appointments in the Texas Civil Courts Series!

Receivership I
Thursday, April 30, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Stems Floral & Wine- 6721 Stella Link Rd. Houston, TX

Earn 1.50 MCLE hours (including .50 Ethics) while gaining valuable insight into civil court appointments in Texas.

Complimentary admission – but space is limited!

Come network, learn, and elevate your practice in a relaxed, engaging setting.

03/20/2026

Join us for the 2026 TMSL Solo Practice Series: Family Law
“So You Want to Practice Family Law? Real Talk With Attorneys Who Have Been There, Done That!”
-Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
-Virtual CLE 3.0 MCLE (including 1.0 Ethics) –FREE
-Led by Course Director Attorney Tammy Simien Moon, this session offers practical insight, honest advice, and real-world experiences from attorneys in the field.
-Register via QR Code or click the link - https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_REgBWeEjRm2c9H8klJGZhQ