Judge Gloria López’s speaking engagements over the years reflect a deep and evolving commitment to justice, inclusion, and professional development within the judicial system
From addressing complex intersections of immigration and family law to leading conversations on judicial ethics, cultural awareness, and effective courtroom practices, she consistently demonstrates her dedication to both fair outcomes for families and the continued education of legal professionals.
Her leadership in forums ranging from law student mentorships to advanced CLEs for seasoned attorneys underscores her belief in lifelong learning, equity in the courtroom, and strengthening the integrity of the family law system.
2019 – 2020
Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) Cases in the 308 th District Court of Harris County, American Bar Association, Children’s Immigration Law Academy, Aug. 2019
Immigration Issues in State Courts, Family Justice Conference with Texas Center for the Judiciary, Jan. 2020
Zoom, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Have Remote Hearings, Houston Bar Association-Family Law Section, Apr. 2020
2021 – 2022
Islamophobia in Harris County, Webinar and CLE with the Muslim Bar Association of Houston, Aug. 2021
Latinx Judges’ panel, Mexican American Bar Association of Houston virtual CLE, Sept. 2021
The Intersection of Immigration and Family Law, The State Bar office of Minority Affairs Annual Texas Minority Attorney Program, Apr. 2022
Thriving in Law School & Journeys to the Bench, Texas Latinx Judges Mentorship and Networking event, Apr. 2022
What Every “Young” Lawyer Needs to Know About Family Law—Including a perspective From the Bench, State Bar Annual Meeting Family Law Section, June 2022.
Tips for New Lawyers in the Realm of Family Law, State Bar of Texas Podcast, June 2022
The Clock is Ticking: Temporary Orders Under Time Pressure, Advanced Family Law, Aug. 2022.
The Amicus Statute, Houston Bar Association-Family Law Section, Oct. 2022
2023
All In the Family…Maybe. The Intersection of Immigration and Family Law, Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists, March 2023
Intersections of Family Law and Criminal Law, 2023 Annual Judicial Conference: Criminal District Courts Division, August 2023
Interim Attorney’s Fees in Family Law, HBA Family Law Section “The Property Trial” CLE, October 2023
Texas Lawyers Creed, Handling Your First (or next) Divorce Case, October 2023
2024 – 2025
Waste Not Want Not…The Ultimate Judicial Round table Discussion on things Fraud, Waste, Reimbursement, and Reconstitution, Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists, April 2024
Understanding the UCCJEA, 2024 HBA Bench Bar Conference, April 2024
The Child as a Witness, 7th Annual Innovations: Breaking Boundaries in Child Custody Litigation, May 2024
Enforcement of Court Orders, Family Law Essentials Seminar, May 2024
The Karma Police: Enforcement of Possession & Access, Your Next SAPCR Trial HBA Family Law Section CLE, October 2024
Commemorate and Discuss the 70th Anniversary of Hernandez v. Texas, Texas Latinx Judges CLE, October 2024
Mastering the Craft: Effective Trial Practices from the Bench’s Perspective, Advanced Trial Skills for Family Lawyers, December 2024