The Real Estate Law Section offers monthly lunch meetings during its fiscal year (September through June). Speakers present topics ranging from leasing, development, loan transactions, landlord/tenant issues, legislative updates, and other relevant real estate issues. CLE credit of 1.0 hour is given for attendance at each presentation.
The Section participates in and contributes to several community-based fundraising campaigns including Habitat for Humanity, the Harvest Party, and the HBA Law Week Fun Run. Monetary scholarships are awarded to up to 3 students at each of Houston’s law schools.
2025-2026 Section Officers
Chair
Lindsey Kellam Valenta, Jackson Walker LLP
Chair-Elect
Megan Schmid, Holland & Knight LLP
Immediate Past Chair
Lindsey Postula, Gray Reed
Secretary/Treasurer
Lauren Hunsaker, Jackson Walker LLP
2025-2026 Returning Council Members
Rosemary Jackson, Rosemary B. Jackson, P.C.
Joseph Holloway, Hunton Andrews Kurth
Stephen Uzick, Repsol
2025-2027 New Council Members
Stephen Cooney, Gray Reed
David Thaxton, Holland & Knight LLP
Eddie Michel, Wilson Cribbs & Goren
Member Details:
Section Members: 537
Section Dues: $35
Law Student Policies
Scholarships
Total of $3,000 in scholarship funds awarded to each Houston Law School. Amount awarded per student will be based on number of recipients selected. Minimum award of $1,000 per recipient.
Click HERE for more information and to view the 2025 scholarship application
Meetings
The Section has resumed lunch meetings, with lunch starting at 11:30 am and the CLE portion from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
Meetings are currently held at:
Jackson Walker
1401 McKinney, 9th Floor, Suite 945
Houston, Tx 77010
Registration is required for in person attendance (even for annual subscribers). Up to five students per school may attend.
History of Real Estate Section Chairs
Bylaws of the Real Estate Law Section
Annual Subscription
2024-2025 Real Estate Law Section Annual Subscription
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