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

Developments in AI

Speakers: Presented by U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez.

This event offers 1 Hour MCLE .

Date and time
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location

Quarry Golf Club

444 East Basse Road San Antonio, Texas 78209

Registration Link

FBA Nominations 2026

The San Antonio Chapter of the FBA is pleased to announce its slate of nominees for next term’s Board. Please review this slate and be prepared to cast your vote at this term’s final luncheon meeting on June 10!

FBA Nominations 2026