Elected Directors

Elected Directors

  • Hon. Xavier Rodriguez, U.S. District Judge, Western District of Texas
  • Hon. Elizabeth Chestney, U.S. Magistrate Judge, Western District of Texas
  • Hon. Ronald B. King, Bankruptcy Judge (Ret.), Western District of Texas
  • Hon. Craig Gargotta, Chief Bankruptcy Judge, Western District of Texas
  • Robert Green
  • Mary Kruger
  • John Paniszczyn
  • Teo Seger
  • Zach Zurek
  • Paul Barkhurst
  • John Convery
  • Michael Villarreal
  • Sharon Brakenridge Thomas
  • Danielle Grote
  • Nadeem Abou-Hossa

Past Presidents (Designated Directors)

  • Mike Villarreal
  • Melodee Gruber
  • Soledad Valenciano
  • Paul Barkhurst
  • John Dulske

Ex Officio

  • Elizabeth “Beth” Smith
  • The Honorable Philip Devlin, Clerk of Court

St. Mary’s University School of Law Liaison

  • Robin Thorner

FBA Law School Chapter – St. Mary’s University School of Law

  • Raven Pena
  • Jannell Thompson
  • Shayla Sanchez – student member

 

News/Announcements

Immigration Law Update: Recent Fifth Circuit and Supreme Court Developments

Join us for a panel discussion with Jonathan L. Levy, Javier N. Maldonado, and Jordan L. Pollock, moderated by Julie D. Wimmer

The FBA San Antonio Chapter is pleased to host an immigration panel discussion with immigration attorneys Jonathan L. Levy (American Gateways), Javier N. Maldonado (Javier N. Maldonado & Associates, P.C.), and Jordan L. Pollack (Dallas County Public Defender’s Office), moderated by Julie D. Wimmer (Federal Public Defender’s Office).

Date and time
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location

Quarry Golf Club

444 East Basse Road San Antonio, Texas 78209

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