As we take a look at the first installment of the State Bar of Texas’s #txlawdesk social media project, it’s clear that many Texas lawyers keep traditional desks. According to the Harvard Business Review’s October 2014 cover story, the design of an office or workspace can affect a host of important issues, including collaboration, concentration, … Continue Reading
Dallas lawyer Mike Maslanka was at the Texas Law Center last week to film new clips for his YouTube video series Mike Maslanka @ Your Desk. Launched two years ago, the series is presented by the State Bar of Texas and produced on the sixth floor of the bar’s headquarters in Austin, with the help … Continue Reading
State Bar of Texas Immediate Past President Lisa M. Tatum, who helped launch successful pro bono and civics education projects during her presidential year, was recognized Friday for her community service.… Continue Reading
Hours after a man in New York was diagnosed with Ebola—the fourth diagnosis in the United States—the University of Houston Law Center has announced an updated version of its legal manual on infectious disease outbreaks. The manual was created by the law school’s Health Law and Policy Institute and is titled “Control Measures and Public … Continue Reading
The State Bar of Texas, the Texas Access to Justice Commission, the American Bar Association, and others proudly support the National Pro Bono Celebration (Oct. 19-25). Pro bono week is an opportunity to educate the public about the good work the legal community is doing to improve the lives of vulnerable Texans and to encourage more people in the legal community to get involved. Today, we feature Jeremy Coe for his invaluable work in East Texas.… Continue Reading
A free legal clinic for veterans is scheduled for Oct. 25 at the Lake Jackson VA Outpatient Clinic, 208 Oak Drive South, Lake Jackson. During the event, attorneys will be available to answer questions on a variety of legal issues, including family, wills and probate, consumer, real estate, and tax law, as well as disability … Continue Reading
The State Bar of Texas, the Texas Access to Justice Commission, the American Bar Association, and others proudly support the National Pro Bono Celebration (Oct. 19-25). Pro bono week is an opportunity to educate the public about the good work the legal community is doing to improve the lives of vulnerable Texans and to encourage more people in the legal community to get involved. Today, we feature Eduardo V. Rodriguez for his invaluable work in the Rio Grande Valley.… Continue Reading
The Texas Access to Justice Commission kicked off Pro Bono Week on Monday with a reception honoring law firms and individual attorneys that support access to justice efforts in Texas.… Continue Reading
Kim J. Askew, partner in K&L Gates in Dallas, was recently named as the recipient of a 2015 Spirit of Excellence Award from the American Bar Association Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity. Askew, one of four winners, will receive the award during a Feb. 7, 2015, ceremony at the ABA Midyear Meeting in Houston. … Continue Reading
The State Bar of Texas, the Texas Access to Justice Commission, the American Bar Association, and others proudly support the National Pro Bono Celebration (Oct. 19-25). Pro bono week is an opportunity to educate the public about the good work the legal community is doing to improve the lives of vulnerable Texans and to encourage more people in the legal community to get involved. Today, we feature Taylor Lamb for her invaluable work in the Houston legal community.… Continue Reading
Texas access to justice leaders marked the start of the weeklong National Pro Bono Celebration on Monday with tributes and awards to attorneys, legislators, and organizations that make legal aid a central part of their work.… Continue Reading
The State Bar of Texas, the Texas Access to Justice Commission, the American Bar Association, and others proudly support the National Pro Bono Celebration (Oct. 19-25). Pro bono week is an opportunity to educate the public about the good work the legal community is doing to improve the lives of vulnerable Texans and to encourage more individuals in the legal community to get involved. Today, we feature Texas C-BAR, Patrick Maher, and Texas CASA for their invaluable work.… Continue Reading
For 17 years, the Corporate Counsel Section of the State Bar of Texas has provided grants to legal service organizations that help encourage and train in-house counsel to participate in pro bono work. Several other State Bar sections—including the Real Estate, Probate, & Trust Law and Immigration sections—have similar programs. Supported by funding from its … Continue Reading
The State Bar of Texas, the Texas Access to Justice Commission, the American Bar Association, and others proudly support the National Pro Bono Celebration (Oct. 19-25). Pro bono week is an opportunity to educate the public about the good work the legal community is doing to improve the lives of vulnerable Texans and to encourage … Continue Reading
The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair will host its 10th annual celebration in honor of empowering aspiring black lawyers.… Continue Reading
This summer, the State Bar of Texas became the first bar association in the nation to offer its members access to both Casemaker and Fastcase. While this is no doubt exciting for those attorneys who already know the benefits offered by these two legal research products—others might be wondering how it affects their daily practice … Continue Reading
Three Texas attorneys and a San Antonio legal services organization will receive national awards for breaking down barriers through community service, pro bono work, and service to the legal profession, the American Bar Association announced today.… Continue Reading
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the State Bar of Texas. As we celebrate, we want to engage lawyers and the general public on a variety of historical facts pertaining to State Bar history. What better way to showcase our history with you than through Throwback Thursdays?… Continue Reading
Continuing to build on the Interprofessional Drug Education Alliance Program established in 1992, attorneys from the Houston Bar Association are teaming up with area medical professionals to educate youth on the consequences of drug and alcohol use. On October 16, lawyers and physicians will provide information on the realities of drug and alcohol use—including the … Continue Reading
I've been given the precious gift of life three times; when I was born, when I got sober, and when I finally overcome an eating disorder.… Continue Reading
On October 17, sponsored in part by the Computer and Technology Section of the State Bar of Texas, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law will host a symposium and CLE that will feature discussions on social media matters, such as constitutional questions, issues with judges and juries, and the ethical use of these online … Continue Reading
The following post is reprinted with permission from Lawyers Who Lunch, a new blog about work-life balance from the Texas Young Lawyers Association. Find more posts at http://lawyerswholunchblog.com.… Continue Reading
Veterans needing legal advice or assistance can meet with a lawyer during a free clinic that will take place on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Katy VA Outpatient Clinic, 750 Westgreen Blvd., 2nd Floor. The event, which will run from 9 a.m. to noon, is also open to spouses of deceased veterans. Volunteer attorneys will … Continue Reading
