The Texas Supreme Court named Harriet Miers, a partner in Locke Lord in Dallas and Washington, D.C., as the new chair of the Texas Access to Justice Commission, effective January 1, 2022. Harry Reasoner, who has served as chair for 12 years, will serve as chair emeritus.… Continue Reading
The Joe Jamail Endowment for Veteran Legal Services’ $1 million milestone comes from donations from lawyers, others in the legal community, and family and friends of Joe Jamail.… Continue Reading
Sen. Judith Zaffirini, the first Hispanic woman elected to the Texas Senate, has been appointed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to the Texas Access to Justice Commission. Zaffirini will help the commission expand civil legal aid resources to low-income Texans. The Laredo native has received more than 900 awards and honors for her public service … Continue Reading
Houston Mayor Annise Parker proclaimed May 3, 2011 as James B. Sales Day in honor of the former State Bar of Texas president and Texas Access to Justice Commission chair.… Continue Reading
