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