GLORIA LEAL

Background

Leal, Gloria was born on March 9, 1954 in Weslaco, Texas, United States. Daughter of Eugenio G. and Olivia (Lopez) Leal.

Education

Catholic University, Lima Peru. University of Texas (Bachelor of Arts, with honors, 1978. Juris Doctor, 1985). College of the State Bar of ‘ Texas.

Career

Intern United States senator, Lloyd Bentsen, Washington, 1982; legislation aide, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, 1979-1985; assistant attorney general Attorney General' General’ s Office, State of Texas, Austin, 1985-1989; in-house counsel, Southern Union Company, Austin, 1989-1991; private practice,, Austin, 1991; general counsel, State Board Insurance, Austin, since 1991. Member reunion committee University Texas, 1989-1990.

Achievements

• Gloria Leal has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Young Men’s Christian Association, Austin, 1989-1991, Lone Star county Girl Scouts United States of America, 1990. Member Leadership Austin, 1990-1991. Member State Bar Texas (board directors 1989-1991, continuing legal education committee since 1990, chairman continuing legal education committee 1992-1993, chairman concerns of Spanish speaking community section 1988-1989), Travis County Women Lawyers Association (vice chairman 1987-1988), Austin Young Lawyers Association (programs chairman 1987, 89, board directors 1986-1988), Hispanic Bar Association.

Interests

• Avocations: athletics, boating, youth activities, antiques.

Connections

Father:

Eugenio G. Leal

Mother:

Olivia (Lopez) Leal