On March 11, the Association of Women Attorneys – Houston will hold its third annual Premier Women in Law Luncheon to honor modern legal trailblazers. AWA Houston has announced the recipients of its Premier Women in Law Awards: Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman; 14th Court of Appeals Chief Justice Kem Frost; Harris County District … Continue Reading
With the theme Passion Forward, the sixth annual Ms. JD Conference on Women in Law aimed to empower women attorneys to pursue their ideal careers. The event, which was held in Austin from Feb. 21 to Feb. 22 and cosponsored by the Center for Women in the Law at the University of Texas School of … Continue Reading
A new informational video from the State Bar of Texas explains Texas House Bill 489, "Bootz's Law," relating to the rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities, including the use of service animals.… Continue Reading
On March 7 and 8, teams from 24 Texas high schools will compete at the 35th Annual Texas High School Mock Trial Competition in Dallas. These teams have made it to the final championship after winning regional contests among approximately 60 high schools during January and February, and are vying for the opportunity to represent … Continue Reading
Attorneys will be on hand Feb. 27 in San Antonio to answer legal questions at a free clinic presented by the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association and St. Mary's University School of Law.… Continue Reading
A new monthly podcast will feature Texas attorneys' personal stories of fighting and overcoming problems with substance abuse and mental health issues. The Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program, part of the State Bar of Texas, created the Voices of Recovery podcast as a way to let bar members know that help is available and recovery is possible, said Bree Buchanan, TLAP director.… Continue Reading
In October, the State Bar of Texas Legal Access Division issued a Pro Bono Challenge to the sections of the State Bar. The idea was to recognize the sections for their pro bono participation and add to the competitive spirit among them.… Continue Reading
About 20 Texas prosecutors and legal professionals will attend an upcoming conference on violence against women because of a grant from the Texas Bar Foundation.… Continue Reading
Attorneys and paralegals from across the state will meet in Dallas on Feb. 28 to discuss the past and future of the legal profession at the 32nd Annual Texas Forum.… Continue Reading
When Senior Airman Clark received orders to make a permanent change of station to Europe, he and his wife found themselves in a predicament.… Continue Reading
This is a cautionary tale. A story of denial, of toughing it out at any cost, and of what that cost might be. But it is a cautionary tale with a hopeful ending.… Continue Reading
Inside: We celebrate firsts, including 20 trailblazers—Lisa M. Tatum, the first African-American State Bar president; Tom C. Clark, the first Texan to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court; Jimmie F. Y. Lee, the first person of Chinese descent to be admitted to the Texas Bar; and Raúl A. González Jr., the first Hispanic to serve on … Continue Reading
