The American Bar Association, along with its Commission on Immigration and Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities, will host a free CLE on Executive Action in Immigration Law on Saturday, Feb. 7 in Houston. Panelists, including Thomas A. Saenz, president and general counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Michael A. … Continue Reading
On Thursday, Feb. 5, the ABA Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities, along with the ABA Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law, will debut the public service video Las Llaves de Mi Casa, which translates to “The Keys to My House.” The film targets Hispanic homebuyers and discusses the legal elements and … 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
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
Proclamations from Gov. Rick Perry and the Supreme Court of Texas helped the State Bar of Texas kick off its weeklong observance of the National Pro Bono Celebration on Monday.… Continue Reading
A former Texas Young Lawyers Association leader has written a book to help women apply corporate leadership research and wisdom to the field of law.… Continue Reading
The ABA Commission on Disability Rights is sponsoring two CLE programs: Disability Issues in Employment & Labor Law and Your Ethical Obligations When Representing Clients with Mental Impairments.… Continue Reading
The U.S. Congress passed a bill clarifying that the Federal Trade Commission's Red Flags Rule does not apply to lawyers, doctors, accountants, and certain other service providers.… Continue Reading
