The St. Mary’s University School of Law has had many notable graduates. We work to commemorate their many accomplishments and offer a collection of biographies on both important alumni and former Law School deans.


Dean Biographies

The St. Mary’s University School of Law has had ten deans over the course of its history. Currently, there are five completed biographies on Anton Norwald Moursund, Ernest Aloysius Raba, James N. Castleberry, Barbara Bader Aldave, and William “Bill” Piatt. However, more will be added at a later date.

Anton Norwald Moursund
St. Mary’s School of Law, Dean Moursund (1877-1965) | Courtesy of Digital Commons at St. Mary’s University
Ernest Aloysius Raba
Dean Ernest Aloysisus Raba | Courtesy of A Tribute to Ernest A. Raba, Dean (1946 – 1978), St. Mary’s University School of Law at Digital Commons at St. Mary’s University
James N. Castleberry
Dean James N. Castleberry Jr. | Courtesy St. Mary’s University School of Law: A Personal History | Ernest A. Raba
Barbara Bader Aldave
Dean Barbara Bader Aldave | Courtesy of All Press Releases
William “Bill” Piatt
Photo of Dean William “Bill” Piatt (2005) | Courtesy of St. Mary’s Law School Newsletter, LawNotes 11

Alumni Biographies

The St. Mary’s University School of Law has produced many notable pillars of the community and trailblazers. The site currently hosts many biographies detailing the lives of these individuals, and more will be added regularly.

Aloysius A. Leopold
Photo from St. Mary’s University School of Law
Andy Mireles
Photo from Northside Independent School District
Charles E Cantú
Photo from the San Antonio Express-News
Charles Smith
Courtesy of Jackson Walker Attorneys