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

A Conversation with New U.S. Magistrate Judge Kelly G. Stephenson

Come meet new WDTX-San Antonio Division Magistrate Judge Stephenson, who was sworn in April 2026.

The FBA San Antonio Chapter is pleased to host Judge Stephenson for this month’s CLE luncheon. This event will offer 1 hour of MCLE credit.

Click Here To Register