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Young Lawyers Assist with Hurricane Relief Efforts
October 01,2005 -
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, state and local bar associations immediately began to organize massive relief efforts in Texas to assist disaster victims. Now in the wake of Hurricane Rita, which caused heavy damage and destruction in eastern Texas and western Louisiana, TYLA is again mobilizing to provide assistance to those in need. Here's an update on what has been done and what lies ahead--thank you for your help thus far!
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2006 National Trial Competition _ Largest Competition Ever!
January 03,2006 -
For the second year in
a row, the National Trial Competition (NTC) has seen
record-breaking registrations for its annual law school mock trial competition.
The competition, which is open to all 190 currently ABA-accredited law schools
in the United States, is co-sponsored by the Texas Young Lawyers Association
(TYLA) and the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL). This
year 150 law schools (and over 250 teams) are competing in
the 13 regional competitions around the country. Regional
competitions are being held the first three weekends in February. The top
two teams from each region will advance to the championship rounds being held
in Dallas from March 23-25, 2006.
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Chief Justice Jefferson swears-in Karin Crump as TYLA President and Gindi Eckel Vincent becomes Chair of the Board
July 05,2006 -
On June 16, 2006, Chief Justice B. Wallace Jefferson swore-in Karin Crump of Austin as the 80th president of the Texas Young Lawyers Association, and only the 5th woman president since the organizations creation in 1930. The ceremony took place at the Austin Hilton, during a reception where former and current members of TYLA gathered to applaud outgoing President Lee Ann Reno of Amarillo and outgoing Chair William ("Bill") Miller of Texarkana, as well as to support the succeeding leadership of Karin Crump and Chair Gindi Eckel Vincent of Houston. Bill Miller passed the gavel to Gindi Eckel Vincent, who ascended to the position of Chair.
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Older Lawyers are Young Again!
July 07,2006 -
During the TYLA Annual Meeting in June, members unanimously approved a by-law change to expand TYLA membership to include lawyers over the age of 36, but still within their first 5 year of licensure. Before the by-laws were amended, only lawyers over 36 years of age and within 3 years of licensure as well as the traditional “young” lawyer who was 36 or younger received the benefits of TYLA membership.
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St. Mary's Law School Wins TYLA's State Moot Court Competition
July 12,2006 -
TYLA conducted its annual State Moot Court competition last month during the State Bar Annual Meeting. As in the past, State Moot was a success. This year the problem was a civil case concerning a putative parenting contract between a birth-mother and a donor-father. Seven law schools from around Texas participated in the three day event: Baylor, Houston, St. Mary's , South Texas College of Law, Southern Methodist, Texas Tech, and Texas Wesleyan.
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Bar Leaders Conference
August 29,2006 -
The annual Bar Leaders Conference was held on July 21-22, 2006, at the Westin Park Central in Dallas, Texas. Young lawyers from across the state were well represented. In fact, 25 TYLA local affiliates sent delegates.
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TYLA Plans Year at First Board Meeting
September 25,2006 -
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On August 25th and 26th, the TYLA Board of Directors met in New Braunfels, Texas for the first quarterly meeting of the year. Board members reported on the status of twenty committees, and authorized funding for grant requests from several local bar affiliates. Due to changes in its by-laws, TYLA now serves not just lawyers 36 and younger, but also lawyers who have been practicing 5 years or less. As a result, TYLA now represents more than 25,000 attorneys.
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Students Across the State Ask Civil Rights Leaders– How Can We Make A Difference Now?
November 06,2006 -
The They Had a Dream Too Committee enjoyed early success this fall in school's across the state. THAD-T premiered its film, They Had a Dream Too – Young Leaders of the Civil Rights Movement , in six Texas cities. On Thursday, September 7, 2006, the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers welcomed Judge Carolyn Wright and former Civil Rights Division Lawyer John Martin of Carrington Coleman.
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“CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT?”
November 28,2006 -
As TYLA members, we make up an incredibly diverse group of over 25,000 lawyers. Within our group I have no doubt that every major and minor religious and secular winter holiday will be observed in some way. While each of these holidays is meaningful to people for different reasons, the point of this message is encourage you to decide in what you believe, and make the most of it.
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TYLA Holds Second Board Meeting in Dallas, TX
November 28,2006 -
The TYLA Board of Directors held their second quarterly board meeting
for the 2006-07 Bar year at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas on November 9th
and 10th.
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TYLA's Free Legal Guide for Cancer Patients Now Available On-Line
November 28,2006 -
Chances are either you or someone you care about is or has been fighting a battle with cancer.
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Resolutions for the New Bar Year
December 29,2007 -
Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
—Benjamin Franklin
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ABA/YLD Update
December 29,2007 -
• Mid-Year Conference, Miami , February 8-10
Join us in beautiful downtown Miami for our Mid-Year meeting in February! Please go to http://www.abanet.org/midyear/2007/ for more information.
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What To Expect From TYLA In 2007
January 02,2007 -
After being involved with the Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) for almost two years, I have realized that TYLA is truly an organization that never sleeps.
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LAW PRACTICE GOTCHA DOWN? GET THE BAND BACK TOGETHER
January 29,2007 -
The Law really is a jealous mistress. She demands all of your time and all of your attention. That leads to problems.
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TYLA's Free Legal Guide for Cancer Patients Huge Success!
January 29,2007 -
The numbers are just staggering — and for all the wrong reasons. Roughly 50% of the men and 30% of women in America will battle cancer at some point in their lives.
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TYLA Board Meets in El Paso, Elects New Officers
February 28,2007 -
The Board of Directors of the Texas Young Lawyers Association traveled to El Paso , Texas this past January 26-27 for their third meeting of the year. Also in El Paso that same week on the (25 th and 26 th ) was the State Bar of Texas Directors meeting.
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Voting Process
February 28,2007 -
This year, attorneys will have the entire voting period to vote using either paper ballots or online
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Annual Meeting
February 28,2007 -
2007 Annual Meeting
Join us in San Antonio June 21-22, 2007, for the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting.
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Signs of the Apocalypse
April 02,2007 -
Throughout history a wide variety events have been declared as signs of the
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TYLA President-Elect Candidate Interviews
April 02,2007 -
The TYLA President-Elect candidates in the upcoming election are Cheryl Camin (Dallas) and Sylvia Cardona
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National Trial Competition
April 02,2007 -
The 2006/2007 National Trial Competition, co-sponsored by TYLA and the American College of Trial Lawyers, was held between
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Going Above and Beyond
April 30,2007 -
Welcome to the May 2007 edition of the Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA)
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The 80th Legislative Session: Hot Issues for Young Lawyers
April 30,2007 -
I am a lobbyist. There, I said it! My wife cringes at the term. “Governmental Relations Consultant… Lawyer… call
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State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting Report
July 27,2007 -
The 2007 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, held June 21-22 in San Antonio, was once again a great success.
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Texas Bar Leaders Get Inspired in Houston
August 30,2007 -
If you were one of the thousands of people who journeyed to Houston 's Galleria during the last
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Fireside Chat on Judicial Independence with Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
June 28,2007 -
On May 24, 2007, former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Phillips interviewed former United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in the Sandra Day O'Connor U.S. District Courthouse in Phoenix, Arizona
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Safeguarding Democracy: Promoting an Independent Judiciary
June 28,2007 -
On April 18, 2007, a panel discussion entitled “Safeguarding Democracy: Promoting an Independent Judiciary”
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Hot Topic: Texas Young Lawyer Compensation
September 26,2007 -
Once again, many large Texas firms recently made news by matching East and West coast firms in associate compensation. Law firms in
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Editor's Column
September 26,2007 -
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you KONG: THE EIGHTH WONDER OF THE WORLD!
-Carl Denham (From the 2005 remake of King Kong)
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Getting Involved In Your Local Bar
October 30,2007 -
After years of getting in trouble for mouthing off in school, my old man said, "Son, we have
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The 2007 ABA YLD Fall Conference ( Charlotte , NC )
October 31,2007 -
On October 4-7, the ABA YLD held its 2007 Fall Conference in Charlotte , North Carolina . The conference
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January 04,2008 -
------From Auld Lang Syne, Traditional New Year's Song
“What does this song mean?
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Lone Star Stories YouTube Contest DEADLINE APPROACHING!
November 29,2007 -
The deadline for the State Bar of Texas YouTube contest, Lone Star Stories: Texans on Justice , is on
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Safeguarding Our Seniors: Recognizing and Reporting Elder Abuse
January 08,2008 -
As the Babyboomers age, statistics predict that by 2020 the number of people
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It's Election Time
February 01,2008 -
The hype and buzz of a presidential election year is upon us. The last two elections have been nail-biters, and it looks as though
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TYLA 2008-2009 President-elect Candidates
February 01,2008 -
Election Timeline - April 1 - April 30, 2008
Votes for State Bar and TYLA presidents-elect and district directors can be cast either via paper ballot or voting online from April 1-May 1, 2008.
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Are You A Candidate for One of the Minority At-Large Director Positions?
February 01,2008 -
For the past three years, I have had the pleasure of serving on the Texas Young Lawyers Association (“TYLA”) Board of Directors as one of the four Minority At-Large
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20 Questions with the candidates for TYLA President-Elect
February 29,2008 -
So you want to learn about the candidates for TYLA President-Elect, but you want more than just the typical candidate information.
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Time
April 01,2008 -
“You may delay, but time will not.” -- Benjamin Franklin
“Time is always against us.” -- Morpheus (from The Matrix )
Tick-Tock. Tick-Tock.
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Election Time Is Still Here!
April 02,2008 -
The party primaries for the presidential election may have passed, but for Texas young lawyers the election season
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Harbour Elected TYLA President-elect
May 13,2008 -
Cori Harbour of the Harbour Law Firm, P.C. in El Paso was elected TYLA President-elect. She will assume the duties of
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ABA Day
May 16,2008 -
On a recent spring day in Washington, D.C., young lawyers from around the country strolled into the offices of their Senators and Representatives to the
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Sylvia Cardona Sworn in as the 82nd President of TYLA; Clay Scheitzach becomes Chair of the Board; and Young Lawyers from Around the State are Honored at TYLA Annual Meeting
July 15,2008 -
On June 27, 2008, Chief Justice B. Wallace Jefferson swore-in Sylvia Cardona of San Antonio as the 82nd president of the Texas Young Lawyers Association. Ms. Cardona, a partner at Langley Banack in San Antonio , becomes only the
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Are You Prepared?
August 14,2008 -
We do it every day. We prepare for the big meeting, deposition, mediation, and trial. Most of us were taught that in order to ensure
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Vote America! Honor the Fight, Exercise Your Right.
August 14,2008 -
I am excited to share with you great news about TYLA's current project, Vote America! Honor the Fight, Exercise Your Right. Vote America! is an 11th
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Hurricane Ike Update
September 18,2008 -
Dear Texas Young Lawyers:
Hurricane Ike made a direct hit on Galveston and Houston early
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Call for Volunteers to Assist Hurricane Ike Victims
September 18,2008 -
TYLA has received numerous inquiries seeking attorneys willing to volunteer their time or expertise to assist
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Helping Others
September 19,2008 -
When the TYLA eNews editorial board met last month to discuss the content of the September issue of eNews, it was decided this issue would focus on mentoring in our profession.
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Rolling Stones
October 22,2008 -
“ Anyone who proposes to do good must not expect people to roll stones out of his way, but must accept his lot calmly, even if they roll
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TYLA and GYLD Join Forces
October 22,2008 -
During the weekend of August 15-17th, two powerhouses of the American Bar Associations Young Lawyer's Division united. The Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) partnered
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ABA YLD: The Home for Young Lawyers
October 22,2008 -
As the largest division of the American Bar Association (ABA) with 147,000 members, the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is the home for young lawyers. We provide models to help
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Very Interesting Times
November 19,2008 -
I have a friend who loves to say, “We are living in very interesting times.” Typically, he is referring to something that one of our friends is doing
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Healing the Wounds: A Guide to Navigating the Legal System after Surviving Domestic Abuse
November 19,2008 -
On October 29, 2008, the family law committee of the TYLA premiered its video Healing the Wounds: A Guide to Navigating the
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Don't Worry, the Second Mouse Gets the Cheese
January 26,2009 -
President Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “I think we consider too much the good luck of the early bird and not enough the bad luck of the early worm.” In these tough economic times
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Mentoring Law Students
January 26,2009 -
New Year's is supposed to be an exciting time. We ponder resolutions and set goals with great expectations in mind. So why does the start of this year seem different?
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TYLA Minority Scholarship Program
January 28,2009 -
The Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) awarded $1,000 to 8 minority law students at each ABA-accredited
law school in Texas. Any member of a recognized minority group, including
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Lawyers as Leaders
February 27,2009 -
“The Lawyer is evermore the leader in society.” – Linus
“I like that. I don't understand it. But I like it.” – Snoopy as Joe Lawyer
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Ten Minute Mentor Goes to Law School is Here!
February 27,2009 -
The Law Student Outreach and Online Services Committees are excited to announce the launch of Ten Minute Mentor Goes to Law School (“TMMGTLS”). Like Ten Minute Mentor, TMMGTLS is a series of short instruction
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20 Questions with the candidates for TYLA President-Elect
March 23,2009 -
20 Questions with the candidates for TYLA President-Elect
With their campaigns in full swing, TYLA President-Elect candidates Jennifer Evans Morris and Clay B. Scheitzach are zigzagging across Texas, educating young lawyers about TYLA. While some of you may have had the opportunity to meet Jennifer and Clay, many of
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March Madness
March 23,2009 -
It certainly seems that March Madness is truly abundant throughout our state and our nation. But, I'm not talking about the basketball games
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How Will You Be Remembered?
April 24,2009 -
This past weekend, I learned something new from the State Bar of Texas. Did you know they honor those among us who have passed on? During a conversation with State Bar President-elect, Roland Johnson, and TYLA President, Sylvia Cardona, I learned that
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San Antonio Hosts the 34th Annual National Trial Competition
April 24,2009 -
If you were in the Bexar County Courthouse during the day on March 26th or 27th, then you probably noticed the invasion of law students upon the courthouse
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The Perfect Resume
May 28,2009 -
As May creeps into June, the country continues to struggle with a bad economy and we in the legal field have had to come
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Jennifer Evans Morris Elected TYLA President-Elect
May 29,2009 -
Jennifer Evans Morris of Carrington, Coleman
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Choices
July 23,2009 -
“It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
--- Professor Dumbledore from J. K. Rowling's
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TYLA Annual Report
July 23,2009 -
Wow. What a Year!
The 2008-2009 year was an exciting year that seemed to fly by, but it was also a year in which our President, Sylvia Cardona
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What Deeds Will You Do?
August 26,2009 -
In the legal profession—and particularly for bar associations—August is a time for new beginnings. The State Bar of Texas and Texas Young Lawyers Association have recently sworn in new officers
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Overview of Upcoming TYLA Year/How to Get Involved
August 26,2009 -
After the annual meeting in June, the TYLA committees wasted no time gearing up for the bar year. While continuing to educate Texans about the rule of law and their rights and responsibilities, TYLA also
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Texas Takes Over the ABA YLD
August 26,2009 -
In August, at the American Bar Association's Annual Meeting, Texas officially took over the ABA Young Lawyers Division when Kelly-Ann Clarke of Galveston
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Calling All Local Affiliates – We Want You!
September 29,2009 -
TYLA local affiliates do so much around the State and we would like to hear more from you. As my former boss at Dewalt used to say, “If you don't toot your
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Celebrate Pro Bono
September 29,2009 -
Texas Lawyers, Legal Services Programs and Pro Bono Projects are gearing up to celebrate National Pro Bono week, October 25-31. The Celebrate Pro Bono campaign is a
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Resolve to Get Involved!
November 02,2009 -
With a new year quickly approaching this is the perfect time to explore how you can get more involved in 2010. Whether you decide
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Access to Justice—On the Road Again
November 03,2009 -
You may know that some folks in Texas cannot access the justice system, but did you know
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Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor
December 03,2009 -
Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses, yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore,
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GOING GREEN WITH TYLA
December 08,2009 -
Reduce the amount of trash you throw away.
Reuse containers and products.
Recycle as much as possible and buy
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TYLA Local Affiliates Make Christmas Merrier
January 08,2010 -
Every year the TYLA affiliates go beyond their usual service projects and assure the citizens around Texas have a better holiday season. Below are just a few samples from around the State. As the “service arm of the bar,” TYLA certainly makes
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Prime Partner Banks – How Your Trust Account Can Assist Legal Aid
January 08,2010 -
In December 2008, legal aid advocates in Texas forecasted a significant legal services funding shortage for 2010. 1 The lack of funds for legal services developed, in large part
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Pro Bono: billable hours for the soul
January 08,2010 -
Approximately 5.1 million people live below the federal poverty level in Texas, making this state's poverty population the second largest in the United States
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R U Safe? Protecting Yourself in Cyberspace
February 12,2010 -
It is difficult to watch the news without seeing or hearing something about the impact of technology in our lives. Celebrities and non-celebrities are being sued for alleged defamatory statements in their Twitter posts.
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2010-2011 TYLA Executive Committee
February 16,2010 -
At the TYLA Board of Directors meeting held in Houston, Texas January 22-24, the TYLA Nominations Committee presented a slate of two candidates for each position of President-Elect, Chair-Elect, Vice-President,
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35 Years and Counting
March 11,2010 -
This month, the Texas Young Lawyers Association will celebrate the 35th Anniversary of its National Trial Competition, which has become the preeminent law school mock trial competition in the
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Q&A with the Candidates
March 11,2010 -
The TYLA President-Elect candidates, Jeff Chandler and Natalie Cobb Koehler, are making their way across the state to meet as many young lawyers as they can. This year, Texas young
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The State Bar Pro Bono Mentor Program Provides a Great Way for Attorneys to Help Low-Income Texans
March 11,2010 -
Dear Reader,
One of these questions may apply to you:
Have you ever thought about taking on a pro bono case, but you were
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TMM and TMMGTLS - All Day Filming
January 08,2010 -
On January 22nd approximately fifty attorneys from all over the State will join the TYLA Board members to film new segments of Ten Minute Mentor and Click here for more information.
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Environment and the Law Symposium
March 11,2010 -
Cori Harbour's mandate for her year as TYLA President was clear: make it green! So we are. On April 22, 2010, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, TYLA will present the Environment and the Law
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TYLA Minority Scholarship Program
January 08,2010 -
Annually, a $1,000 scholarship is awarded to one minority student at each Texas law school. The scholarship promotes diversity in the legal profession by assisting members of minority
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New TYLA Teen Dating Violence Handbook "Love Me, Love Me Not"
February 11,2010 -
TYLA created the Teen Dating Violence Handbook "Love Me, Love Me Not" in an effort to educate youth and parents about the warning signs of teen dating violence, various legal protection
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El Paso Minority Pre-Law Student Symposium for High School Students
December 03,2009 -
On November 12, 2009, the Texas Young Lawyers Association's Minority Involvement Committee
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ABA YLD and M-I-C-K-E-Y … M-O-U-S-E … Mickey Mouse!
December 08,2009 -
Do you want to rub elbows with young lawyers from across the country and around the world? Are you interested in being part of the policy-making body of the ABA YLD? Do you just need any legitimate excuse
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TYLA and Texas Lawyers for Children Need Your Help to Protect Abused and Neglected Children
September 29,2009 -
According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Service's 2008 Databook, over 70,500 children were confirmed victims of abuse or neglect in this state. Of these, 31,000 children were placed in
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TYLA Family Law Committee Helps the Women at Genesis Women's Shelter
November 03,2009 -
The TYLA Family Law Committee held an event at the Genesis Women's Shelter in Dallas on October 14, 2009 to speak about their video entitled Healing the Wounds: A Guide to Navigating
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Cancer Guide Distributed at Komen Race for the Cure
November 21,2008 -
The genesis of the Texas Young Lawyers Association's Legal Guide for Cancer Patients stems from the inspiration of Austinite Marlenia Noelke, who was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in October 2001
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TYLA and Texas Lawyers for Children Need Your Help to Protect Abused and Neglected Children
August 26,2009 -
According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Service's 2008 Databook, over 70,500 children were confirmed victims of abuse or neglect in this state. Of these, 31,000
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TYLA State Moot Court Competition
July 23,2009 -
TYLA conducted its annual State Moot Court competition last month during the State Bar Annual Meeting. As in the past, State Moot was a
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El Paso Premieres “Healing the Wounds: Navigating the Legal System after Surviving Domestic Abuse”
April 24,2009 -
On March 20, 2009, at the El Paso County Courthouse, the El Paso Young Lawyers Association (EPYLA), in partnership with the Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA), the El Paso District
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Minority Pre-Law Symposium
March 23,2009 -
On Saturday February 28, 2009, the St. Mary's University School of Law hosted their annual Minority Pre-Law Symposium. The Symposium targets high-school and college minority students who are interested in pursuing
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Healing the Wounds: A Guide to Navigating the Legal System after Surviving Domestic Abuse
October 22,2008 -
The Texas Department of Public Safety reports that in 2006 there were 186,868 incidents of documented family violence
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Tenants' Rights Handbook
January 26,2009 -
TYLA is pleased to announce an updated version of its Tenants' Rights Handbook will soon be available to Texans.
TYLA takes great pride in providing
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Ten Minute Mentor Goes to Law School
September 18,2008 -
In the spirit of continuing to improve and expand on already great service projects, the Texas Young Lawyers Association is pleased to
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Find out what is new at the Texas Young Lawyers Association at www.tyla.org!
August 14,2008 -
Find out what is new at the Texas Young Lawyers Association at www.tyla.org !
If you have not
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A TYLA Snapshot of 2007-08
July 15,2008 -
The Texas Young Lawyers Association is composed of uncommon leaders — young lawyers who are outstanding, unstoppable, dedicated. During this bar
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Texas Tech Wins TYLA State Moot Court
July 14,2008 -
TYLA conducted its annual State Moot Court competition last month during the State Bar Annual Meeting. As in the past, the competition was a success. This year the problem was drafted by 3 rd Court
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AYLA Brings Resources to Homeless and Battered Families
July 14,2008 -
The Austin Young Lawyers Association welcomed almost 200 women and children to the first annual Women's Resource Fair on May 3 at the Schmidt-Jones Family Life Center
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May 13,2008 -
TYLA co-sponsored a CLE with the ABA Breast Cancer Task Force, South Texas College of Law Health Law Society, Houston Bar Association and HYLA entitled Legal Advocacy for Cancer
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TYLA's Legal Guide for Alzheimer’s and Long Term Care Issues
February 29,2008 -
Chances are that someone you care about is or has battled Alzheimer's disease. Chances are that someone you
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33rd Annual National Trial Competition
April 02,2008 -
Earlier this year, over three hundred law schools competed in regional competitions across the country each with the hope of advancing to the finals of
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TYLA's New Pamphlets
February 01,2008 -
A woman is in a physically abusive relationship and she does not know who to call for help. A man is worried his
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WORKPLACE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
January 04,2008 -
Do you recall your first job? Mine was in a monogramming shop on Galveston Island’s Strand with two other girlfriends from my
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Elder Abuse
October 31,2007 -
Teaching citizens ways they can make a difference is one of TYLA's primary goals
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TYLA Unveils Justice 101: The Client's Guide To Litigation
November 27,2007 -
A great new DVD, Justice 101: The Client's Guide to Litigation ,
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Record Number of Participants Turn Out for Federal Court Practice CLE
July 27,2007 -
The TYLA Member Services Committee and Texas Bar CLE recently hosted the 2007 Federal Court Practice Seminar.
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Texas Wesleyan University School of Law Wins TYLA's State Moot Court Competition
June 29,2007 -
TYLA conducted its annual State Moot Court competition last month during the State Bar Annual Meeting.
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Capitol presentation of They Had a Dream Too
April 03,2007 -
On Monday, April 23, 2007 from 9:00 - 1:00 pm, the Texas Young Lawyers
Association, in conjunction with the Austin Young Lawyers Association is
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Ten Minute Mentor
April 30,2007 -
Now in its third year of existence, Ten Minute Mentor (www.tenminutementor.com) continues to grow and provide concise, practical, and free information to Texas lawyers.
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New and Improved Judicial Directory
April 02,2007 -
Ever need to know the phone number, address, or local rules of a particular court? With the elections last fall and numerous new judges taking the bench, many of us are no longer 100% sure who is on what bench, or even more importantly, who the court
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How to Get to Trial By the End of March
February 28,2007 -
Are your cases settling before trial? Has it been too long since you've spoken up in court?
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Feature TYLA Project
The National Trial Competition Is Coming To Houston
January 29,2007 -
We all know that some of the best trial lawyers in the country are right here in Texas.
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Feature TYLA Project
TYLA Roadshow Headed To The Beach
January 03,2007 -
Tide was high and the surfers were out. You could smell the saltwater in the air.
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Reflections of a Nomadic Associate
November 06,2006 -
Reflections of a Nomadic Associate
(or, the Not-So-Ex-Ex-Pat) I write this column to share a few thoughts on what I have learned from a fairly nomadic career path, and how valuable bar service has been in my various transitions. I started out with Haynes and Boone's Austin office. After practicing there for two years, I decided to pursue opportunities in our Dallas office. And then, after two years in the Dallas office, I found myself unexpectedly moving up to Haynes and Boone's New York City office (I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a London office!). Each of these moves, exciting though they were, presented significant professional challenges. I had developed wonderful professional relationships inside and out of the Austin and Dallas offices, and hated to leave them behind. And each new city presented an unexplored professional community with whom I had almost no ties. In many ways, I was starting from scratch.
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Treat Your Members to Dinner AND Dialogue
November 07,2006 -
Dialogue requires much from its participants: A willingness to suspend assumptions. To participate equally, without judgment. To listen for understanding.
TYLA's Dinner & Dialogue program offers members that magical space to discuss important issues of inclusion and diversity within and without the legal community.
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TYLA/ProBAR Unaccompanied Children’s Project
September 27,2006 -
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Each year, more than 6,000 unaccompanied children reach the United States border after fleeing abuse, neglect or persecution in their home countries. Approximately 25% of those detained children are held in the Rio Grande Valley . This year, the Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) partnered with the South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project (ProBAR) to help provide a voice to those children.
Created in 1989 by the State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association, ProBAR has become an integral part of the legal community in South Texas . It is a national effort to provide legal services to immigrants, including children, who are detained in South Texas. By recruiting, training and coordinating the activities of volunteer attorneys, law students and legal assistants, ProBAR has been successful in winning several political asylum cases for minors in detention. However, as the number of detained children rises every year, the need for Texas attorneys to take action increases.
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BE CAREFUL – THIS IS DANGEROUS!
September 25,2006 -
BE CAREFUL – THIS IS DANGEROUS!
“DO WHAT YOU CAN, WITH WHAT YOU HAVE, RIGHT NOW.”
Theodore Roosevelt
My four year old son, Jake Austin, loves to read Dr. Seuss books. Most children do. Although he likes everything the good doctor published, his favorite is the book Fox in Socks . This is his favorite particularly because he loves laughing at me as I try to read the book as fast and I can, and inevitably make a fool of myself. He likes it even more though because the book contains a disclaimer on the front page that says “This book is dangerous!” There is nothing quite like Jake looking at me with fire and excitement in his eyes when he says “let's read the dangerous book”.
What makes Fox in Socks dangerous you might ask — that's a good question.
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Feature TYLA Project
They Had a Dream Too: Young Leaders of the Civil Rights Movement
August 29,2006 -
Every once in a while you get to be part of something that changes the life of one person. The participants interviewed for They Had a Dream Too: Young Leaders of the Civil Rights Movement were part of something that changed a nation. They Had a Dream Too, TYLA’s newest high school curriculum project, is designed to inspire and educate 11th and 12th graders about the important and often little-known role of students, teenagers and children in the Civil Rights Movement.
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Kids in the Crossfire
July 05,2006 -
The Texas Young Lawyer's Association is proud to announce the release of a new video, “Kids in the Crossfire: Helping Parents Understand the Impact of Divorce,” made possible with a grant from the Texas Bar Foundation.
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TYLA Encourages Young Minorities to Enter Legal Profession
March 06,2006 -
The Texas Young Lawyers Association, through the Minority Involvement Committee participated in the St. Mary’s University School of Law Minority Pre-Law Symposium on February 18, 2006, in San Antonio. The symposium brings together minority pre-law students and local high school students, the nine Texas law schools and their faculties and administrators, as well as practicing minority attorneys, to encourage interactive discussion on the legal practice and how the students begin the steps to their own legal career.
The day started with the keynote address by Eduardo Rodriguez, President of the State Bar of Texas, who shared with the students a slide show of the many minority lawyers in Texas who helped pave the way for other minority lawyers. This slide show was both informative and nostalgic, as it reminded me of the struggles that helped me get to where I am today.
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Crossing the Line: Your Rights and Responsibilities
June 28,2006 -
Crossing the Line: Your Rights and Responsibilities is a multimedia project, combining both video vignettes and a curriculum guide to educate middle school age children on common issues that they will likely be faced with in their every day life. The program seeks to encourage young people to take responsibility for their actions and become good judges of what to do and what not to do before ever getting into trouble. Through discussions and group activities, students learn whether a certain activity or behavior is against the law and the punishments that may be imposed for such conduct. A video vignette introduces each of the curriculum topics (including graffiti; criminal mischief; alcohol; curfew; tobacco; truancy; drugs; arson; theft; weapons; assault and disorderly conduct; discrimination; and sexual harassment) and provides a forum for discussing them by showing teens placed in situations they may commonly encounter as well. The video portion is then paused, and the students are invited to discuss the issues to determine the repercussions of each of the situations.
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Feature TYLA Project
Not Your Ordinary CLE...TYLA Roadshow and TYLA Crossroads
January 01,2006 -
TYLA is frequently labeled
the public service arm of the State Bar of Texas. And though it is true that many
of TYLA’s committees are dedicated to public service projects, the rest
are focused on projects that bring value to our members.
In the current fiscal year, TYLA is striving to educate young
lawyers in new and innovative ways. Two prime examples are the continuation
of the TYLA Roadshow, customized CLE donated to TYLA Affiliates,
and TYLA's Crossroads, a new and exciting CLE seminar designed
specifically for the five-to-ten year lawyer who may be at a crossroads in his
or her career.
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Featured Local Affiliate
Rebecca Vela, Hidalgo County YLA
January 01,2006 -
This holiday season Rebecca Vela, President of the Hidalgo County Young Lawyers
Association, advises us all to take some time off. She cautions, “No one
will remind you that you need to take your vacation, but you will be much more
productive after the break.” Although she does not always follow her own
advice, like all of us, she is working on it! Currently, Vela is busy in her civil
litigation practice at Kittleman, Thomas, Ramirez & Gonzalez, L.L.P. in McAllen.
She could not imagine a better place to work and describes the nine other attorneys
in the firm as simply “wonderful.” Vela handles an assortment of commercial
litigation and personal injury cases. Her practice allows her to handle both plaintiff
and defense cases.
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Featured Local Affiliate
Terra Bay - Cameron County YLA
October 01,2005 -
Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, die-hard Buckeye fan Terra Bay now calls Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas home. Her family still lives in Ohio. Bays father owns a grocery store and maintains the family farm with her grandmother in a small farming community. Her mother, a home healthcare nurse, lives outside Columbus, Ohio. Her older sister teaches art at an elementary school and lives with her husband and two children in Sidney, Ohio. With so many roots in Ohio, how did Bay, President of the Cameron County Young Lawyers Association ( CCYLA ), meander down to the most southern part of Texas on the Mexican Border?
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Featured Local Affiliate
Seventh Annual Las Vegas CLE
January 03,2006 -
The Amarillo Area YLA and Austin YLA have teamed up again to sponsor the seventh annual Las Vegas CLE. This year's event is scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2006, at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. Lawyers of all ages are invited on this pilgrimage to Las Vegas, which presents an opportunity to earn 6.75 hours of MCLE credit (pending approval). Register by January 18, 2006 to receive the early bird discount.
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Featured Local Affiliate
Kristal Cordova -- President, San Antonio Young Lawyers Association
March 05,2006 -
Kristal Cordova, President of the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association, wouldn’t
settle for anything less than a job she loves. Fortunately for us Texans, she
does love her job—and her involvement with the bar.
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Featured Local Affiliate
Meet the Affiliates
August 29,2006 -
If your affiliate has an upcoming event that you would like featured in eNews, please forward the information to Beth Langwell or contact eNews Co-Chairs Kendyl Hanks or Brad Allen.
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Featured Local Affiliate
Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association’s New Lawyer Orientation a Success!
September 27,2006 -
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On September 21 st the Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association (“AAYLA”) held its New Lawyer Orientation and Reception. Through this project AAYLA provided lawyers (both newly licensed and new to the area) a welcoming program. The program included tours of the local courthouses. This tour provided an opportunity to meet federal, district and county judges and the people really responsible for the administration of justice: the clerks. During these meet and greets the new lawyers learned the nuances of practicing in specific courts and the pet peeves of the judges. AAYLA also provided handouts that included information regarding the Amarillo area, applications to the local bar associations, applications for admission to the Northern District, the local bar newsletter, a current copy of the TYLA eNews and letters from the local bar leaders. In addition, TYLA's own Lee Ann Reno spoke to the new lawyers about TYLA and its projects.
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Featured Local Affiliate
Leadership Island: Leadership DAYL Turns 10
September 27,2006 -
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When the members of this year’s Dallas Association of Young Lawyers leadership class convened for their class retreat, they had no idea where they were headed. Some suspected a nearby lake. Others feared a group outing to Arkansas. No one thought they’d be at South Padre Island in a few hours’ time.
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Featured Local Affiliate
Sergio Garza- President of the Hispanic Bar Association
June 28,2006 -
Sergio Garza, attorney and family man grew up in Brownsville, Texas. Although he now calls Houston home, any time he can he takes the short flight back to Brownsville to visit his parents, bother and niece. Now Houston is home with his attorney wife, Vanessa, a litigator at Vinson and Elkins and 2 ½ year old son, Alejandro. Of Alejandro, Sergio says, “he is our pride and joy . . . and becoming more and more fun by the day.”
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Featured Local Affiliate
Join the ABA Young Lawyers Division
September 27,2006 -
Join the ABA Young Lawyers Division at the Fall Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, October 19-21, 2006
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Featured Local Affiliate
Affiliate Holiday Activities
November 06,2006 -
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This installment of affiliate project highlights centers on holiday projects sponsored by TYLA local affiliates. We begin with the West Texas town of El Paso. The El Paso Young Lawyers Association is organizing its first Cancer Society Christmas Party. They have discovered that the children of low to middle income cancer patients are often overlooked during the holidays.
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Featured Local Affiliate
SAYLA, FBA and TYLA Celebrate Constitution Day
November 06,2006 -
To commemorate the day our Founding Fathers signed the U.S. Constitution, the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association (SAYLA), in conjunction with the San Antonio Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA), presented a program entitled "Constitution Day: The American Juror" to Constitutional Law students at Fox Tech High School on October 5 th. The program was made possible through a grant funded by TYLA.
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Featured Local Affiliate
The Corpus Christi Young Lawyers Association
December 29,2006 -
For the Corpus Christi Young Lawyers (“CCYLA”), 2006 has been an exceptional year and it appears 2007 will be no different.
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Featured Local Affiliate
First Houston-Area Wills for Heroes Project a Success
November 28,2006 -
On Saturday, November 4, over 60 volunteers came together at Houston Baptist University to host the Wills for Heroes Project.
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Featured Local Affiliate
The San Antonio Young Lawyers Association
January 29,2007 -
Under the leadership of President Bryan Lopez and Immediate Past President Kristal Cordova, 2006 was a tremendous year for SAYLA.
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Featured Local Affiliate
Las Vegas is a Great Spot for a Quality CLE
February 28,2007 -
Did you ever wish there was an enjoyable way to earn your CLE hours without busting the bank?
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Featured Local Affiliate
The Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
April 02,2007 -
The Dallas Association of Young Lawyers new President Laura Benitez Geisler has been busy at work since taking office on January 1, 2007.
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Featured Local Affiliate
ABA/YLD Midyear Report and Upcoming Events
February 28,2007 -
Young Lawyers Meet to Share Affiliate Project Ideas, Attend CLE and Socialize .
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Featured Local Affiliate
Business Law Fellowship Opportunities
April 30,2007 -
Ever think about getting involved with the “Big ABA,” but have concerns about how to fund your involvement?
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Featured Local Affiliate
The Fort Bend County Young Lawyers Association
April 30,2007 -
Lisa Guerra is beginning to wrap-up her stellar year as the President of the Fort Bend County Young Lawyers
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Featured Local Affiliate
HYLA President Julie Baumgarten
July 30,2007 -
A new group of officers and directors took over the reigns of the Houston Young Lawyers
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Featured Local Affiliate
AYLA Government Coffee
June 28,2007 -
Many people think that government resides in city hall, the courthouse, or the Capitol. While it
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Featured Local Affiliate
San Francisco Treat!
August 31,2007 -
San Francisco Treat!
August 9-11, 2007
This year's ABA YLD Annual
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Featured Local Affiliate
Marie Hejl and AYLA: A Recipe for Charity
August 30,2007 -
Fresh from last month's appearance on The Martha Stewart Show , Marie Hejl—often known as the “cooking
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Featured Local Affiliate
AYLA and LRS Join forces to bring LegalLine back to Austin
August 30,2007 -
AYLA and LRS Join forces to bring LegalLine back to Austin
By: Adam Schramek, Austin
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Featured Local Affiliate
Hidalgo County Young Lawyers Association's “Monster Bash”
November 01,2007 -
The Hidalgo County Young Lawyers Association's “Monster Bash” is an annual costume party whose proceeds benefit
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Featured Local Affiliate
Houston Young Lawyers Host Car Seat Safety Checkup
November 27,2007 -
Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death among children above the age of one, and it is estimated that
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Featured Local Affiliate
The 101 Practice Series: Breaking Down the Basics
September 26,2007 -
During the 2006-2007 bar year, the ABA YLD created a member service initiative to provide new lawyers in their first three years of practice with subject-area specific resources, materials, and programming. With a focus on
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Featured Local Affiliate
Dallas Young Lawyers Let Freedom Run
September 26,2007 -
The 7th Annual Freedom Run 5K and Bill Carollo One Mile Walk, organized by the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
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Featured Local Affiliate
El Paso Young Lawyers Association's “Christmas of Hope”
January 07,2008 -
The El Paso Young Lawyers Association (“EPYLA”) annually sponsors a Christmas party for disadvantaged and/or
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Featured Local Affiliate
2008 ABA YLD Subgrant Program
February 01,2008 -
The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLD), with support from the ABA Fund for Justice and Education,
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Featured Local Affiliate
The 2008 ABA YLD Midyear Meeting (Los Angeles , CA)
April 02,2008 -
The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division recently held its Midyear Meeting in Los Angeles, California. The
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Featured Local Affiliate
Texarkana Young Lawyers Association
March 04,2008 -
Most people think of Valentine's Day as a time when you can show appreciation for loved ones through flowers,
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Featured Local Affiliate
Ready, Set, Go Green!
April 02,2008 -
The Houston Young Lawyers Association Environmental Challenge HAS BEGUN!!! The Challenge kicked off March 1st and will end on May 1st. The project is off to a great start but could always use more participants in the
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Featured Local Affiliate
Dallas Lawyers Support Operation Kindness
May 13,2008 -
On Thursday, April 17, 2008, the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Animal Welfare Committee hosted a happy hour to benefit Operation Kindness, the oldest
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Featured Local Affiliate
DAYL WILL LET FREEDOM RUN on September 11th
August 14,2008 -
The 8th Annual Freedom Run 5K and Bill Carollo One Mile Walk, organized by the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, will take place on the evening of Thursday, September 11th
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Featured Local Affiliate
Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make me a Match – DAYL’s Mentor Match
September 18,2008 -
Ask any successful person about the secret to their success and almost all will give credit to a role model or mentor that was influential in their lives. Why do you think that most award acceptance speeches start with a heartfelt thanks
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Featured Local Affiliate
FW-TCYLA Welcomes 60 Kids and Santa!
January 26,2009 -
On Saturday, December 6, 2008, the Fort Worth - Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association hosted its annual Christmas party for the Northside Interchurch Agency
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Featured Local Affiliate
San Antonio Young Lawyers Association
November 20,2008 -
During the 2008 calendar year the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association ("SAYLA") underwent a technological and social
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Featured Local Affiliate
Vote America Roll-Outs
October 22,2008 -
In less than three months following its official release date, Vote America! Honor the Fight, Exercise Your Right, TYLA's newest video
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Featured Local Affiliate
Attorney Ad Litem For The Injured Minor
March 24,2009 -
We all know personal injury settlements prior to litigation that compensate injured adults are relatively simple: sign the release, sign the settlement agreement, receive the money
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Featured Local Affiliate
TexYLA Awards Local Attorney Demaris Hart with Its First Pro Bono Award
April 24,2009 -
The Latin phrase pro bono refers to uncompensated legal services performed especially for the public good. Pro bono work is essential, not just to the forty percent of low and
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Featured Local Affiliate
DAYL's Barristers for Babies Committee Embraces Children's Causes
May 28,2009 -
When Dallas lawyers give back to the community, they give back in a big way. The Dallas Association of Young Lawyers' Barristers for Babies committee experienced this
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Featured Local Affiliate
Candidates for 2009-2010 TYLA Officers Slated
February 27,2009 -
At the TYLA Board of Directors meeting held in College Station, Texas January 23-25, the TYLA Nominations Committee
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Featured Local Affiliate
TYLA Corporate Diversity Dinner
February 27,2009 -
On January 21, 2009, TYLA's Minority Involvement Committee hosted a Corporate Diversity Dinner at The Palm Restaurant in San Antonio
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Featured Local Affiliate
ABA YLD Spring Conference in Nawlins
May 29,2009 -
The American Bar Association Young Lawyer Division and Law Practice Management Section held a Joint Spring Conference May 14-16, 2009, at The Hotel
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Featured Local Affiliate
Let Freedom Run.
August 26,2009 -
The Ninth Annual Freedom Run, organized by the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers and benefiting the Assist the Officer Foundation, continues the
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Featured Local Affiliate
A Constitution Day Celebration
September 29,2009 -
A week of dreary, stormy weather did not stop hundreds of Texarkana high school students from bobbing their heads to the opening soundtrack of the Click here for more information.
Featured Local Affiliate
Tarrant County Young Lawyers Mentor Local Law Students
November 03,2009 -
Remember when you were a 1L and you had really no idea what you were doing but were a little terrified at the daunting task of law school? Then, remember when you were a 2L, and, while you had figured out how to study and handle law school
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Featured Local Affiliate
Cameron County Young Lawyers Association Inspires Excellence In Advocacy Through Training And Education
December 03,2009 -
It has been an exciting year for the Cameron County Young Lawyers Association (CCYLA). With a dynamic group of
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Featured Local Affiliate
¡Protejase! Luche Contra el Fraud
January 08,2010 -
While planning for her year as president of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (“DAYL”), Dena DeNooyer Stroh recognized that DAYL had a unique opportunity to reach
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Featured Local Affiliate
Freedom Run Raises Record Amount for Second Consecutive Year
March 11,2010 -
On January 30th, the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers' Freedom Run committee presented the Assist the Officer Foundation with a check for $31,500 at the Dallas Police Association's
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Article of Interest
Designation of Responsible Third Parties does not revive claims by the Statute of Repose
February 11,2010 -
The Texas Supreme Court recently ruled in Galbraith Engineering Consultants, Inc. v. Pochucha that although a designation of responsible third parties can revive a claim barred by the statute of limitations, it cannot revive
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Article of Interest
The Texas Supreme Court Limits A Successful Party's Ability To Obtain Attorney's Fees
January 08,2010 -
Litigation is expensive. Traditionally, the "American Rule" provides that parties to a lawsuit pay their own attorneys. Unless the parties contract otherwise or there is an applicable statute that
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Article of Interest
Legally Speaking: But He Loves Me ...
September 29,2009 -
For "Susan" (not her real name) it is a relationship that could superficially be reduced to stark numbers.
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Article of Interest
Income-Based Repayment Plan and Public Service Loan Forgiveness provisions of the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007
December 04,2009 -
On July 1, 2009, two provisions of the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA) that President George W. Bush signed on September 27, 2007 went into effect.
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Article of Interest
South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Project Celebrates 20 years of Service
December 08,2009 -
The South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project (ProBAR), a national effort to provide immigration legal services to asylum seekers
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Article of Interest
Texas Supreme Court Addresses E-Discovery And Restricts Access to Computer Hard Drives
November 03,2009 -
With the advent of electronic document creation and storage, courts across the country have been confronted with pretrial disputes over whether and how that electronic data should be produced. Discovery of
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Article of Interest
81st Legislative Session Wrap-up
August 26,2009 -
In the months leading up to the 81 st Legislative Session, the consensus was that the session would yield major reforms in transportation, insurance, the judiciary, and education, with a primary concern being
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Article of Interest
Letter to the President
May 29,2009 -
Dear Ms. Cardona,
On behalf of our immediate family, my extended family and our son Jeff, who is smiling on us all and flattered/embarrassed
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Article of Interest
The Trouble with Twitter: How Social Networking Sites Are Impacting The Workplace And What Employers Should Do About It.
July 28,2009 -
I. Introduction
We live in a highly-connected world. Every second-and-a-half, someone creates a new blog. 1All
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Article of Interest
Flood Insurance 101: Filing the Proof of Loss for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike Claims
July 28,2009 -
Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to provide insurance coverage at reduced rates. 1
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Article of Interest
The Importance of Social Networking to Today's Young Lawyer
March 23,2009 -
I remember when the internet came to the Courreges household. It
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Article of Interest
Legislative Summary of bills affecting the Texas civil justice system
March 02,2009 -
The following is a summary of bills currently under consideration by the 81 st Texas Legislature that may potentially affect the Texas civil justice system. The information below is compiled by the Austin Bar Association's Legislative Committee which is chaired
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Article of Interest
Procedural Application of “Paid or Incurred”
April 24,2009 -
Many trial lawyers have argued about the phrase “paid or incurred” since the 78 th Legislature passed House Bill 4 in 2003. Section 41.0105 provides as follows: “In addition to any other limitation under law
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Article of Interest
They Insisted on E- Discovery - Now What?
November 20,2008 -
They Insisted on E- Discovery - Now What?
By Brooke Ulrickson with special thanks to Chris McLelland, CISSP, CCE of the LDM Group
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Article of Interest
A $700 Billion Bailout, or a $700 Billion Blank Check?
January 27,2009 -
Just months after it was signed into law, the $700 billion “Troubled Asset Relief Program” has begun to look more like a blank check than a principled
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Article of Interest
Doctor and Lawyer Volunteers Needed for Drug Education Program
September 19,2008 -
Since 1992 the Interprofessional Drug Education Alliance (IDEA) has teamed physicians and attorneys to speak with youth about the medical and legal
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Article of Interest
On Campus Interviews
September 18,2008 -
It's that time of year at law schools around the state – OCI time. For many second year law students experiencing on campus interviews for the
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Article of Interest
FLDS Update
August 19,2008 -
Unless you are one of the lucky ones who has the time to catch up on the latest news you may not know that the children in the middle of the El Dorado custody battle
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Article of Interest
TYLA Honored by ABA YLD
August 19,2008 -
On August 9, the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division presented its annual Awards of Achievement, highlighting state and local young lawyer organizations and their best projects from
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Article of Interest
"Always do what is right, because it is right."--Mother (From Letters from Iwo Jima)
July 16,2008 -
“Always do what is right, because it is right." -- Mother
From Letters from Iwo Jima
Clint Eastwood's Letters from Iwo Jima is a modern masterpiece. This
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Article of Interest
Top Ten Tips for Dealing with Summer Associates
May 13,2008 -
As the Texas summer heats up, the eNews sought the advice of some more experienced young lawyers to compile this “Top Ten
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Article of Interest
The 2008 Spring Conference in Washington, DC
May 15,2008 -
The ABA YLD recently held its Spring Conference in Washington, DC on April 16-19, 2008. In addition to offering ABA YLD conference attendees with the opportunity to participate in ABA Day, this
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Article of Interest
An Important Month For Insurance Litigators in Texas
May 15,2008 -
Several important rulings in February 2008 will have a profound impact on insurance litigation in Texas . The following is a brief summary of three cases
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Article of Interest
No Duty to Warn Independent Contractors of Open and Obvious Defects
July 14,2008 -
Recently, a divided Texas Supreme Court issued a landowner-friendly opinion, ruling that landowners have no duty to warn the employees of independent contractors of open and obvious defects about which the employees already know. In General Electric
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Article of Interest
Meet the Ladies of the Texas Young Lawyers Association
April 03,2008 -
By now you may have met or heard about Tracy Brown, Bree Trevino and Denny Sheppard, also known as the Ladies of the Texas Young Lawyers
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Article of Interest
Being a Voice in Court: Volunteer your Advocacy Skills for CASA
February 04,2008 -
The preamble to the Texas Lawyers Creed states:
“ I am a lawyer; I am entrusted by the People of Texas to preserve
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Article of Interest
Maggie Weaver: A TYLA Hero
January 04,2008 -
My law school was full of the usual suspects found in every entering law school class. Not surprisingly, we
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Article of Interest
Maggie Weaver: A TYLA Hero
January 04,2008 -
My law school was full of the usual suspects found in every entering law school class. Not surprisingly, we
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Article of Interest
Confrontation Clause
September 26,2007 -
The United States Constitution's Sixth Amendment contains the Confrontation Clause, which guarantees a
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Article of Interest
The Law Nun: Sister Grace Walle
October 31,2007 -
What do building houses, jars of peanut butter and jelly, a Halloween carnival, a Red Mass celebration, and law students have in common? The
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Article of Interest
Chronicles of a New Texas Young Lawyer
November 27,2007 -
In hindsight, graduating from law school is perhaps one of the most anticlimactic days for a law student. By the
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Susan Cannon's Speech
November 28,2007 -
On behalf of all of us brand new Texas lawyers, thank you to all the people who have helped us get here today.
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Stephen Long's Speech
November 28,2007 -
I consider it a great honor to share this momentous day with all of you. The privilege given to us today, an
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Top 4 Myths Surrounding the Government Attorney
August 31,2007 -
When you hear the term “government attorney” what image pops into your head? Do you picture the
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Insurance Law Update: New Texas Statutes
July 30,2007 -
Insurance Law Update: New Texas Statutes Regarding
Suitability and Replacement
Two new Texas Insurance Code statutes regarding annuity suitability and the replacement of annuities and certain life insurance
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Expunction vs. Deferred Adjudication Nondisclosure
June 29,2007 -
I receive a large volume of calls from citizens who want to “clean up” or “clear” their respective criminal records.
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Au Revior, Montréal!
June 29,2007 -
Au Revior, Montréal!
On May 3-5, the ABA-YLD held a historic Spring Conference in Montr é al . For
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Farewell to Shadowlands
July 03,2007 -
“The further up and further in you go, the bigger everything gets. The inside is larger than the outside.”
--- Mr. Tumnus ( From
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U.S. Supreme Court Update
April 30,2007 -
U.S. Supreme Court Update
Kendyl Hanks
The United State Supreme Court recently issued two opinions of great significance to all lawyers
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“It's lewd, lascivious, salacious, outrageous! What Constitutes Extreme and Outrageous Behavior in the Workplace?
April 02,2007 -
Untitled Document
“It's lewd, lascivious, salacious, outrageous!”
What Constitutes Extreme and Outrageous Behavior in the Workplace?
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What Every Texas Attorney Should Know About Franchise Law
January 29,2007 -
Introduction
Ask the average person about franchising, and McDonald's and Subway come to mind.
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Are You A Candidate for One of the Minority At-Large Director Positions?
January 31,2007 -
For the past three years, I have had the pleasure of serving on the Texas Young Lawyers Association
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The Court's Charge in Texas: A Brief Overview
December 29,2007 -
The court's charge is the instrument by which the trial court instructs the jury on the law, defines legal or technical terms, and poses the critical questions that
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Court Interpreters: What Every Litigator Should Know
February 28,2007 -
Both federal and Texas state law require qualified interpreters for criminal defendants who cannot speak
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Overview of the Medicaid Long-Term Nursing Care Program
November 29,2006 -
Medicaid is a broad, need-based medical assistance program serving certain individuals who are unable to pay for necessary healthcare. In the State of Texas , Medicaid eligibility is determined by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (“HHSC”).
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ABA Young Lawyers Division's Fall Conference
November 07,2006 -
On October 19-21, young lawyers from around the country gathered in Baltimore, Maryland for the ABA Young Lawyers Division's Fall Conference .
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Texas Supreme Court Rules Mold Claims Not Covered in Texas
November 07,2006 -
On August 31, 2006 the Supreme Court of Texas issued its long-awaited mold coverage decision and held that the Texas HO-B policy does not cover mold damage sustained by a dwelling. In Fiess v. State Farm Lloyds , Cause No. 04-1104, -- S.W. 3d --, 2006 WL 2505995 (Tex. 2006) the insureds contended that their homeowners' policy covered mold damage caused by plumbing leaks, although the policy included a mold exclusion.
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ABA YLD Annual Meeting Report
August 30,2006 -
ALOHA!
ABA YLD ANNUAL MEETING REPORT
HONOLULU, HAWAII
KENDYL HANKS AND AMY DAVIS BENAVIDES
OUTGOING AND INCOMING DISTRICT 26 YLD REP
On August 3-6, the ABA Young Lawyers Division held its annual meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii. In the land of leis, hula, surfing and the origin of the mai tai, TYLA leaders joined young lawyers from around the country to plan public and member service projects for the year and catch up with friends old and new.
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NEW SUPREME COURT RETALIATION CASE WILL HAVE BIG IMPACT
September 27,2006 -
This summer the United States Supreme Court broadened the reach of employment retaliation claims, materially impacting Texas employment litigation.
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Riding the Wave of Change in the Practice of Law!
August 29,2006 -
When pondering issues relevant to the practice of law, no topic may ultimately prove more important to today’s lawyer than that of change within the legal industry. The practice of law is undergoing a tremendous transformation. While changes in the law [Tort Reform] have clearly had a dramatic affect on the practices of many attorneys, the changes that truly affect the industry as a whole and its future come from sources such as technology, client service expectations, attorney productivity, global commerce and outsourcing, to name a few
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Should outstanding college athletes have constitutional rights?
March 05,2006 -
Texas has a new sports hero, Vince Young. Vince has been on the cover of every newspaper in our great state, he has been on the Tonight Show, and he has provided near limitless material for office small talk. Vince has given many of us a great feeling of satisfaction and pride. Here is a guy who grew up without many opportunities, but who chose to turn away from a gang lifestyle and, instead, focus on football as a way out and up. And look at what has happened—Vince is already a legend, and he is going to have a contract for millions of dollars in his hands momentarily. Not to mention the money he can make on endorsements. This is a dream come true, and Vince’s story will, I hope, inspire many.
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ABA-YLD Appointment Opportunities for 2006-2007
January 04,2006 -
The ABA YLD Appointments Committee will soon be meeting to appoint young lawyers from around the nation to leadership positions within the YLD. The YLD offers a wealth of opportunities for involvement, whether you are a new graduate or a young lawyer who will soon be aging out of the YLD. Don’t miss this opportunity.
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Electronic Discovery: Ten Tips For Outside Counsel Representing Corporate Clients
January 01,2006 -
Imagine you are a seasoned
trial lawyer at a large, downtown firm. Following a successful “Beauty
Contest” at the New York headquarters of Telco Corporation—a FORTUNE
500 telecommunications company—you are given the opportunity to represent
Telco in future commercial disputes. To prepare, you begin to research Telco
Corporation so that you are familiar with its management, core business, financials,
and other issues potentially affecting future litigation.
During your research, you
quickly discover that Telco is highly dependent on electronic information. For
example, Telco receives up to 300 million external emails a month in addition
to the 90 million internal emails that Telco employees send and receive. Telco
also uses approximately 121,000 backup tapes each month, but it routinely recycles
these tapes according to an internal document retention and destruction policy.
On average, Telco stores approximately 800 terabytes of electronic information
with each terabyte representing 500 billion typed pages. You quickly do the
math and realize that Telco’s electronic information equates to 400 trillion
typed pages. Immediately, you begin to sweat.
You recognize that successfully
navigating electronic discovery will be difficult if you are not proactive in
helping Telco establish proper policies and procedures.
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Tips for Young Lawyers
The Battle with E-Discovery: Proposed Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
October 01,2005 -
Over 2 billion electronic messages are sent by Americans daily, and there is a 90-to-1 ratio of electronic mail compared to postal mail in an average business organization. Therefore, it is not uncommon for a large company to store approximately 400 billion typewritten pages of electronic information in its database. In the context of business litigation, this vast quantity of electronic documents is fertile ground for litigants seeking information. Electronic documents and materials, such as e-mail, are an increasingly frequent part of discovery. With this in mind, the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules submitted to the Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedures to help secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action.
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Tips for Young Lawyers
Looking Ahead: How to Establish Yourself as a Leader In and Out of the Office
January 03,2006 -
1. Leaership Within YOur Firm or Practice
2. Leadership in the Profession
3. Leadership in the Community
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Tips for Young Lawyers
To Write Clearly
March 05,2006 -
Lawyers frequently write about complex facts and abstruse legal theories. Although we need not write opaquely, we often do. In a profession where we are valued for our ability to communicate important ideas, we might work a bit harder to be understood. If we all worked harder to improve one aspect of our writing, it should be this: to write clearly, with some thoughtfulness for our readers.
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Tips for Young Lawyers
Best of Trialmasters CLE Offers Half-price Admission for TYLA members
June 28,2006 -
The Best of Trialmasters™ course comes to The Crossings Hill Country Retreat.
(Austin, TX) – May 26, 2006 – Year-in and year-out, lawyers-to-be clamber for one of the coveted 36 slots in UT Law’s Trialmasters™ course that, like some martial arts disciplines, “instills highly advanced and deadly advocacy skills along with the responsibility for using them wisely,” says trial lawyer/Adjunct Professor Mark Perlmutter. “Trialmasters is my way of sharing 30 years of trial experience with students and practicing lawyers, alike.”
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IOLTA Attorney Compliance Goes Online!
July 05,2006 -
Electronic compliance process could mean more money for legal aid. The Supreme Court of Texas requires that every licensed Texas attorney submit IOLTA compliance information each year to the Texas Equal Access to Justice Foundation, regardless of whether the attorney handles IOLTA funds. This year, Texas attorneys can submit their mandatory IOLTA compliance information online at www.teajf.org beginning May 1.
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Editor's Column
August 30,2006 -
“To you I hand the torch.” Samuel Palmer Brooks
These were some of the last words spoken by Samuel Brooks, President of Baylor University at the turn of the last century. They were part of a death bed message in 1931 that recapped all that he and prior generations had done, and all that was still left to be done. This simple sentence embodies the transfer of leadership at eNEWS.
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Tips for Young Lawyers
Your Voice: Professional Asset or Liability?
August 29,2006 -
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Tips for Young Lawyers
Your Voice: Professional Asset or Liability?
August 29,2006 -
Shoes shined. Shirt ironed. Nails cleaned. Breath mint. You wouldn’t think of meeting with a partner, a client, or going to court without paying attention to these and countless other details. Do you pay equal attention to your voice? Is the sound of your voice inspiring, persuasive, encouraging, confident? Or, is it irritating, annoying, or inaudible?
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The Five “A”ttributes: A Recipe for Professional Success
September 27,2006 -
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The Five “A”ttributes:
A Recipe for Professional Success
Kenneth M. Krock*
There is no single set of traits that will insure success as an associate or, for that matter, as a lawyer. There are, however, certain attributes that many successful attorneys have in common. If you look at your mentors and other attorneys you admire, you will likely see all of these attributes present in some degree. And if we can identify those common traits, we can work to cultivate them.
While great lawyers have many attributes, five appear more often than not. Successful lawyers are:
- Able
- Attentive
- Accountable
- Ambitious
- Active
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Tips for Young Lawyers
What You and Your Client Need to Know About Small Claims Court
November 07,2006 -
An experienced lawyer once told me that people only need an attorney to handle their disputes about one-third of the time – the problem is that most folks have no idea how to identify those times when an attorney really is needed. These days clients typically call their lawyers to discuss every problem that comes across their plate, whether large or small.
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Important Points On Client Development
November 28,2006 -
A lawyer whom I coach recently asked me: “Cordell, if you had to choose one thing that separates rainmakers from lawyers who are not, what would that be?”
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Tips for Young Lawyers
Ten Things You Should Know When Appearing in Federal Court
December 29,2007 -
Many lawyers who practice primarily in state court are intimidated by the rules and formality of the federal court system.
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Tips for Young Lawyers
Upcoming ABA/YLD Events
November 29,2006 -
• Save the Date for Upcoming ABA YLD Meetings!
ABA Midyear Meeting
Miami , Florida
February 7-13, 2007
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Tips for Young Lawyers
Understanding the Grievance Process Webcast
November 30,2006 -
Understanding the Grievance Process:
Expert Advice to Navigate the Attorney Discipline Process
Cosponsored by the Texas Young Lawyers Association
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ATTENTION NEW LAWYERS – THIS IS FOR YOU!
January 29,2007 -
You have your law license: now what? The Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA)and Texas Bar CLE have the answer: The New Lawyer Course .
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New Young Lawyers Course
February 28,2007 -
Did you just get your bar exam results? Are you anxiously awaiting the results? Or have you been toiling away for a couple of years and still feel like you missed a year in law school?
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ABA Young Lawyers Division
April 02,2007 -
Don't miss this rare opportunity to combine bar service with international travel! Join the ABA Young Lawyers Division for the joint Spring Conference between the
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Tips for Young Lawyers
Clash of the Titans: E-Discovery Faces Off Against Emerging Technologies
April 02,2007 -
What is free yet could be worth $20 million? What is discussed within the confines of one's home yet broadcast to the world? What is loved by most middle school students yet loathed by most senior citizens?
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Building and Maintaining Your Legacy One Client at a Time: An Introduction to Effective Client Development & Customer Satisfaction
April 30,2007 -
By R. Andrew Schulz
As your practice matures inevitably you will spend increasing amounts of time contemplating your legal career.
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Not Just a Cookie Cutter Career: Balancing the Practice of Law with a Passion for Food
July 03,2007 -
Marie Hejl is a 2003 graduate of University of Texas School of Law, and practices employment litigation at Ogletree,
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TYLA Ends Year on South Padre Island
July 05,2007 -
The Board of Directors of the Texas Young Lawyers Association traveled to South Padre Island on May 11-12 for their final meeting of the 2006-2007 Bar Year.
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Tips for Young Lawyers
Focus on Your Future
July 31,2007 -
Throughout my legal career, helping younger lawyers achieve their own career
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Should I Stay or Should I Go
August 31,2007 -
You go to the doctor for your annual check-up. You get your oil changed every 3,000 miles. But do you ever talk
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Career Sucess and Life Fulfillment
November 29,2007 -
I have always enjoyed trying to understand why some people are very successful and why others are not. Interestingly, I have
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Our Duty to be “Nice”
October 31,2007 -
I decided to ask the local trial court judges and court of appeals justices in my area, who shall remain
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Obtaining and Challenging Supersedeas Bonds: New Procedures and Problems
September 26,2007 -
In recent years, the Texas legislature has revised the supersedeas rules resulting
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Tips for effectively representing new professionals in employment contract negotiations
January 07,2008 -
All contracts, whether complex or simple, establish rights and obligations of the parties to the agreement. In most situations, the parties
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Tips for Young Lawyers
Complicated Primary and Caucus System Opens Civic Role for Lawyers
February 29,2008 -
While your dance card is full, lawyers have an obligation to help clarify the Texas Two-Step primary and caucus process.
Texas has long been
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To Pay Or Not To Pay: A Brief Introduction To The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
February 01,2008 -
Today, more and more U.S. individuals and companies are looking for business opportunities beyond our country's borders. With
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Tips for Young Lawyers
Eminent Domain 101 – The Nuts and Bolts of How the Condemnation Process Works
April 02,2008 -
The extensive news coverage of the Border Fence, the Trans Texas Corridor and related legislative initiatives have fanned the flames of the
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Tips for Young Lawyers
Counseling Your Client in Basic Trademark Law
May 13,2008 -
In today's increasingly competitive marketplace, brand recognition has a significant impact on sales, and as such, the trademarks that
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Tips for Young Lawyers
Reflections on a First Jury Trial
July 15,2008 -
Life is filled with firsts – first dance, first car, first day of school, first love, first job, first baby. I admit that I hoard those memories in dusty boxes filled with ticket stubs, wine bottle corks, hospital wrist bands, old
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Four Things Every Trial Lawyer Must Know
August 18,2008 -
Most insurance policies and Texas insurance law itself have changed drastically over the last several years creating several significant
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Lawyers And Practice Statistics
September 19,2008 -
Untitled Document
Just graduated, passed the bar or thinking of changing jobs? Ever wonder about the lawyers statistics? There may be some help when deciding your career path. Below are a few
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Get Involved in the ABA YLD – Apply Today!
January 27,2009 -
The ABA YLD is Accepting Appointment Applications for the 2009-2010 Bar Year
- Would you like to get more involved?
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The Road To Financial Freedom - What Every Young Lawyer Should Know
January 27,2009 -
Now more than ever, law students are graduating with tremendous amounts of debt. The American Bar Association estimates that 44,000 law school students
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Tips for Young Lawyers
Preservation of Files in Case of Disaster
October 22,2008 -
Many of us have heard stories like these following recent storms in Texas and Louisiana: confidential client documents blown out of offices onto the street after windows were shattered; documents and
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When Two Bars are Better Than One
November 20,2008 -
After mastering that grueling beast known as the Texas Bar Exam, few of us want to consider taking another bar examination, or standardized test of any sort. But adding credentials such
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Tips for Young Lawyers
ABA YLD Calls Its Members to Action Against Domestic Violence
November 20,2008 -
The ABA YLD has unveiled its Public Service Project for 2008-2009, Voices Against Violence.
Voices
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Welcome New Lawyers to the Practice of Law
May 28,2009 -
The Texas Young Lawyers Association experienced an exciting and productive 2008-2009 bar year. Volunteers from across the state made an
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National Trial Competition
March 02,2009 -
The Texas Young Lawyers Association and the American College of Trial Lawyers are proud to host the 34 th Annual National Trial Competition, which will be held in the great city of San Antonio, Texas. The
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Tips for Young Lawyers
Developing Your Practice
March 02,2009 -
Developing the practice requires long term planning and goal-setting, in addition to an open-eyed look at where you are now, and where you really want to be down the road. Rome wasn't built in a day, neither
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Mentoring: Young Lawyers Reflect on Lessons Learned
July 23,2009 -
“What you do / still betters what is done.” (Shakespeare, A Winter's Tale, IV, iv)
I have been truly lucky thus far in my short legal career to
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Tips for Young Lawyers
Ethical Considerations in Social Media
August 26,2009 -
Here is a recent exchange from Facebook:
Attorney A is going to the HBA Civil Bench Bar Conference
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Young Lawyers March On Birmingham
November 05,2009 -
The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (“ABA YLD”) held its Fall Conference in Birmingham , Alabama on October 22-24, 2009. This year's Fall Conference kicked off the tenure of Click here for more information.
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After the Bar Exam: State Bar launches website for recent law school graduates
November 03,2009 -
A new crop of lawyers will be inducted into the profession this month, fulfilling years of hard work and study. All of that effort culminated with taking the Texas bar examination in July. Since
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State Bar Launches Mentoring Initiative
September 29,2009 -
At the Bar Leaders Conference in July, State Bar of Texas President Roland Johnson introduced Transition to Practice, a mentoring initiative for local bar
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Paralegals' Pet Peeves On Working With Attorneys
December 04,2009 -
When I was asked to write this article I thought, oxymoron or a true quandary? I found myself perplexed as I have worked for the same attorney for fifteen years. And, yes, some of the things he does drive me
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Spinning Your Web
January 08,2010 -
Inbound Marketing
Gone is the age of outbound marketing where consumers were forced to listen to TV and radio commercials. Now people are choosing the messages they want to listen to, and so
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TYLA Launches Affiliate Website Generator
February 11,2010 -
The Texas Young Lawyers Association's Technology Committee has launched a new website generator service for its 28 local TYLA affiliates. Each local affiliate can now
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Young Lawyers Assemble at Disney World
February 11,2010 -
The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (“ABA YLD”) held its most recent meeting during the ABA Midyear Meeting in Orlando, Florida on February 4-6, 2010. During the Midyear Meeting, the ABA YLD held its biannual Assembly.
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Tips for Young Lawyers
“Talkin' Bout a [Resolution]:” Report Your Pro Bono Hours for 2009
February 11,2010 -
For the 40 to 45 percent of us who continue to make New Year's resolutions, we all know the drill: make a resolution on New Year's Eve and, for more than half of us “Resolution-aries,” forget about the resolution 6 months down the road. Ouch! That sounds
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2010 National Trial Competition
February 12,2010 -
The National Trial Competition needs you to live up to its reputation as the best law school mock trial competition
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Save the Date! State Bar Annual Meeting, June 10-11, 2010
February 12,2010 -
Join State Bar President Roland Johnson and TYLA President Cori Harbour at the Fort Worth Convention Center for the 2010 State Bar Annual Meeting June 10-11, where you can load up on CLE during two full days of quality programming, including the following keynote speakers: former U.S. Secretary of the Army Pete Geren, veteran NFL referee Walt Coleman, and Annual Meeting favorites Roger Cossack and Jeffrey Toobin.
Also, you won't want to miss these featured events:
• The Adaptable Lawyer CLE — Virtual law firms,
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Tips for Young Lawyers
What Successful Litigators Know About Insurance Coverage:
March 11,2010 -
If asked, the most successful plaintiffs and defense lawyers will tell you that knowing how to benefit from insurance is one essential key to a successful litigation practice. Successful plaintiffs'
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Tips for Young Lawyers
Cheryl Camin Honored as a Finalist for ABA YLD National Outstanding Young Lawyer
March 11,2010 -
At the ABA Young Lawyers Division's Midyear Assembly, the Division recognized Cheryl Camin, a shareholder in Winstead's Dallas office, as one of two finalists for its National
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