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Attorney Benny Agosto, Jr. Receives Honorary Alumnus Award from UH Law Alumni Association

Attorney Benny Agosto, Jr. Receives Ohtli Award for Exceptional Service and Commitment to CommunityHouston, Texas (April 2025) — The law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner is proud to announce that Managing Partner Benny Agosto, Jr. is the recipient of the 2024-2025 Honorary Alumnus Award from the University of Houston Law Alumni Association.

Mr. Agosto received this prestigious recognition at the University of Houston Law Center’s 48th Annual Law Gala & Auction on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Post Oak Hotel in Houston. The Honorary Alumnus Award is presented annually to a non-alumnus attorney who has demonstrated exceptional service and dedication to the University of Houston Law Center.

In 2023, Mr. Agosto established a $100K Endowment for the Nikki & Benny Agosto, Jr. Scholarship for first-generation law students, created in honor of Judge Josefina Rendon.

A passionate advocate for education and community advancement, Mr. Agosto is a respected philanthropic leader. He is a former President of the Houston Bar Association and the Hispanic National Bar Association and is the President and Founder of the Mexican American Bar Association of Texas Foundation, which has raised more than $550,000 in scholarships for Hispanic students attending the three Houston-area law schools.

In 2021, Mr. Agosto and his wife, Nikki Agosto, donated $4 million to South Texas College of Law Houston to establish The Agosto Justice Center for Leadership and Empowerment, which promotes diversity in legal education. In 2024, the couple gave an additional $1 million to the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation, benefiting the Emerging Leaders Institute and empowering the next generation of Latino leaders in Houston.

Mr. Agosto has also established $100K Endowments benefiting students at Houston Christian University, the University of Houston, and the Texas Southern University.

Throughout his legal career, Mr. Agosto has been recognized with awards from multiple organizations for his outstanding contributions to the legal profession and the community. Recent honors include:

  • Lifetime Achievement Award – League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
  • Houston Legend Award – Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • Legacy Partnership Award – Thurgood Marshall School of Law
  • Ohtli Award – Institute for Mexicans Abroad (IME)
  • Juneteenth Ally Award – Center for the Healing of Racism
  • President’s Award (2024) – Houston Bar Association (his third time receiving this honor)

Please join Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner in congratulating Benny Agosto, Jr. on this well-deserved recognition and celebrate his continued dedication to legal excellence, education, and community impact. To contact Benny, please email him or call 713-222-7211.

About Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner

Founded in 1951, Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner is one of the longest-standing personal injury law firms in Texas. Our distinguished history and reputation work to the advantage of each of our clients. We represent injured individuals in personal injury lawsuits because we enjoy helping people. Our clients come from many walks of life: from national sports figures and artists to working-class families dealing with catastrophic accidents. We put our dedication and resources behind each case we handle with the mission of obtaining the best resolution possible. Our clients receive some of the most experienced and successful legal representation in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.abrahamwatkins.com.

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