Each spring, the Texas Tech Law Scholarship Gala brings our community together to celebrate the people and the shared values that define us. This year, we invite you to join fellow alumni, friends, faculty, and students for an evening honoring extraordinary graduates whose professional excellence and service reflect the very best of Texas Tech Law.
Their stories remind us that success is not a finish line—it’s momentum. It’s the power to open doors, create opportunity, and lift others along the way.
That same spirit lives in every scholarship we award. When you attend or sponsor the Gala, you help turn generosity into belief, opportunity, and shared success. You send a clear message to our students: you belong here, and your future matters.
Whether it’s been one year or many since you last returned to campus, we hope you’ll come celebrate with us.
Saturday, March 7, 2026
McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center
2521 17th Street | Lubbock, Texas
Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. | Dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Black Tie Optional
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2026 Honorees
Distinguished Alumni Award
Catherine Baen '88
A nationally respected criminal defense attorney, Cat Baen is known for her strategic clarity, courtroom excellence, and deep compassion for clients. Of counsel to DeGuerin & Dickson, she has tried more than 100 jury cases and represented individuals and organizations in some of the nation’s most high-profile matters, including the defense of former U.S. Congressman Tom DeLay, U.S. District Judge Sam Kent, Bandidos International President Jeff Pike, and Robert Durst, whose story was chronicled in HBO’s The Jinx. Her career has also included an appointment by the United Nations to serve as defense counsel before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.
Jay Harvey '82
A board-certified personal injury trial lawyer, Jay Harvey has built a career defined by meticulous preparation, empathy, and tireless advocacy for injured clients. As Co-Founder and Partner of Winckler, Harvey & McConnell, LLP, he has earned widespread respect for his leadership in the profession. A past president of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Jay is also a recipient of the Champion of Justice Award, reflecting his longstanding commitment to accountability and fairness within the legal system.
Karen M. Kennard '88
Karen Kennard is Co-Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Austin office and a recognized leader in government law and policy. With more than three decades of experience, her career includes eleven years as Austin’s City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney, where she served as chief legal officer for one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities. Her work reflects thoughtful leadership, public service, and a deep commitment to guiding clients through complex legal and governmental landscapes with integrity.
Distinguished Service Award
The Honorable Lawrence M. Doss '99
Justice Larry Doss has served on the Texas Seventh Court of Appeals since 2019, bringing decades of experience in complex appellate practice to the bench. Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he has handled appeals before the U.S. Supreme Court, federal circuit courts, and the Supreme Court of Texas. He has also provided more than 20 years of service to Texas Tech Law as an advocacy coach, mentor, guest instructor, and leader within the Law School community.