New Resource for Teachers
Focuses on Law Related Education Programs

The State Bar's Law Related Education (LRE) department has long been a resource for educators wanting quality legal and civics programming for the classroom. Now, with grant funding from Law Focused Education Inc.,the LRE department has unveiled a new website that expands its reach to educators and students. (continued)

Featured Local Affiliate Leader
Frank Guerra ,
San Antonio Young Lawyers Association

Focus. Dedication. Thoroughness. These words describe the professional side of Frank Guerra. Committed. Nurturing. Devoted. These words describe the personal side of Frank Guerra. Guy Watts, Guerra's colleague in the San Antonio office of the Watts Law Firm, describes Guerra as a walking legal database. Like any good search engine, his talent is listening and then coming up with a precise response. In just a few short years Guerra has established himself as one of San Antonio's premier trial lawyers. (continued)

Feature TYLA Project
Step Up to the Plate - By Robert Stokes

Have you ever considered ordering a specialty license plate for your vehicle? Specialty plates are a terrific way to support a worthy cause and distinguish you from the crowd. The "And Justice for All" specialty plate, sponsored by the Texas Young Lawyers Association, is a prime example. Proceeds from the sales of the plate benefit civil legal services to the poor, while the owner receives a great looking plate with a distinctively Texas flare.

It has been estimated that 65 to 70 percent of all Texans in poverty need legal help but are unable to get it. As lawyers, it is incumbent on us to strive to ensure access to justice for all our citizens. As a long-time supporter of programs that help provide legal services to the poor, TYLA developed its specialty license plate as one simple way to help alleviate this problem. (more info)

Too Many Bosses In the Firm?
Can Your Support Staff Manage the Work?
By TYLA Staff -

As a new or young associate, you likely share a secretary or legal assistant with multiple other attorneys. Even as a partner, you will likely share key support staff with one or more other lawyers in the firm. Does the firm have a systematic way of managing the workload of shared support staff? (continued)

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:

HB 4-- What You Need to Know
about the New Legislation
(Part Three of Three) - By Cade Browning

This is the third in a three-part series of articles highlighting some of the significant changes in the law under House Bill 4. Part One focused on Settlement Offers and Proportionate Responsibility. Part Two summarized the health care liability reform. This article highlights some of the miscellaneous changes in the law that you should know.(continued)

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CLE and Las Vegas:
The Perfect Combination!

Mark your calendars! The Fifth Annual Las Vegas CLE, sponsored by Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association and Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2004. This annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas gives lawyers of all ages the chance to earn approximately 5 hours* of quality and diverse CLE, plus the opportunity to win back your registration fee at legitimate games of chance (not a likely occurrence...but it could happen). Even if the gambling scene is not for you, the Las Vegas CLE offers you the opportunity to get quality CLE at an affordable price, network with lawyers from around the state, see great shows, enjoy fabulous shopping, and play unbelievable golf courses. Click here for more info.)