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The Steven G. Condos Award for Outstanding New Member to the College

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Home Awards The Steven G. Condos Award for Outstanding New Member to the College

The award is presented annually to an outstanding first-year member of the College. The Texas Bar College created the award in memory of Steve Condos, one of the original Charter members of the College who served as an influential and hardworking member of the first College Board shortly before his untimely death.

2025 Recipient – Jose S. Lopez

Jose S. Lopez attended the University of Houston and earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law. Attorney Lopez is a proud immigrant and the owner of The Lopez Law Firm. His practice focuses on helping clients who have suffered severe injuries due to an accident.

His firm represents thousands of clients and has recovered millions for their losses. Attorney Lopez and his firm are dedicated to giving back to our community and have been recognized by the Mayor and the City of Houston for their work.

The following are just some of the organizations and projects that Attorney Lopez has been involved in within the Houston community:

  • Volunteers and Donates to the Houston Food Bank
  • Alumni of the year at South Texas College of Law for their Centennial Celebration
  • Texas Bar College Member
  • Board Member with Connect Community Organization
  • Big Brother and Mentor with the Big Brother & Big Sister Organization
  • Turkey Donations with Operation Turkey Organization
  • Toy Donations with the Houston Police Department
  • Commencement Keynote Speaker: Houston Independent School District
  • Donated laptops to college-bound students: HISD Jane Long Academy
  • Volunteer and Fundraiser for Harvest for the Hungry Organization
  • Board Member and Volunteer with Rotary International
  • Member and guest speaker with the Small Business Administration
  • Recognized by Univision Network for his work in the community
  • Top Fundraiser for the MS 150 Charity Bike Ride
  • Top Fundraiser for Houston Children’s Charity

Past Recipients

2024

Judge Christine Weems

2023

Jillian L. Schumacher

2022

J. Collin Spring

2021

Shelly Joyner

2020

Carra Miller

2019

Geeta R. Dammanna

2018

Christine S. Wakeman

2017

Constance Filley Johnson

2016

Russell Blair Ross, Houston

2015

Rachael K. Jones, Austin

2014

Kirsten L. Ruehman, Houston

2013

Jessica L. Mikell, Houston

2012

Ms. Umeka Lewis, Houston

2011

Abraham Michael Khaleghi, Houston

2010

Allen L. Stidger, Fort Worth

2009

Edward Frank Penak, Austin

2008

Elizabeth Ann Gilday, Dallas

2007

Maxine Aaronson, Dallas

2006

Mary E. Ramos, Houston

2005

Leo A. Luebbehusen, Hurst

2004

Rebecca Denise McCrum Renfro, Deer Park

2003

Kristyn Swen Helge, Fort Worth

2002

Douglas F. Ocker, Houston

2001

Ben B. Fiedler, Houston

2000

Georgia L. Fenton, Sugar Land

1999

Teresa C. Trowers, Lubbock

1998

Lloyd D. Ronin, Houston

1997

Robert L. Cole, Jr., Quitman

1996

Andrew L. Fono, Jacksonville, NC

1995

John C. Juravich, Houston

1994

Gloria P. Martinez Senftner, Auburn, CA

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