University of Texas at Austin (B.A. 1963; J.D. 1967)

Board Certified-Immigration and Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Chairman, Task Force on Immigration, Greater Houston Partnership

Chairman, Americans for Immigration Reform

Honorary Consul-General, Kingdom of Thailand (Houston)

Chairman, Asia Society Texas Center

Chairman, Houston International Festival Foundation (2006-2007)

Institute of Human Relations Award from the Houston Chapter of the American Jewish Committee (2007)

"Top Notch Lawyer" in Immigration Law in Texas Lawyer's "Go To Guide"

Texas Monthly's "Super Lawyer"

Past National President and Board of Governors, American Immigration Lawyers Association

AILA Edith M. Lowenstein Award for Excellence in Advancing the Practice of Immigration Law (1992)

AILA Pro Bono Award (1996)

International Service Award (presented by Houston Jaycees and Houston Consular Corps 1996)

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