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TYLA Director Spotlight: Jenna Malsbary
Editor’s Note: In this blog series, we are getting to know the members of the Texas Young Lawyers Association Board of Directors. TYLA, commonly called the “public service arm” of the State Bar of Texas, works to facilitate the administration of justice, foster respect for the law, and advance the role of the legal profession in […]
Fifth Circuit seeks comments on proposed rule changes
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit is accepting comments about proposed amendments to 5th Circuit Rule 47.5.4. Read the full notice, which includes the proposed redline changes, on the court’s website. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Balance and Mercy
In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), which celebrates the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States, the Texas Bar Blog connected with Lauren Sepúlveda, a McAllen-based municipal judge and chair of the Texas Young Lawyers Association. While the first in her immediate family to practice law, Sepulveda is part […]
State Bar of Texas board approves president-elect candidates, appoints DEI committee members
The State Bar of Texas Board of Directors held its quarterly meeting September 30 in McAllen. Highlights of the meeting appear below. You can watch video of the meeting at youtube.com/statebaroftexas and read the agenda and meeting materials at texasbar.com/bodmaterials. 2023 President-elect Election Update Click Here To Read The Full Article
TYLA Director Spotlight: Jeanine Novosad Rispoli
Editor’s Note: In this blog series, we are getting to know the members of the Texas Young Lawyers Association Board of Directors. TYLA, commonly called the “public service arm” of the State Bar of Texas, works to facilitate the administration of justice, foster respect for the law, and advance the role of the legal profession in […]
Mediation in the Post-Pandemic World
By Kent Altsuler Remember when mediations were in person? Since March 2020, I’ve conducted hundreds of mediations, and almost all of them have been by Zoom. Zoom mediations started because of health concerns, of course. Even though the coronavirus appears to be finally in check, it seems that this trend in favor of Zoom may […]
Sponsored Content: How to Relocate Your Law Firm With Minimal Disruption
Establishing a successful law practice is a process that takes effort and time. So when the moment comes to relocate your law firm to new premises, it can be pretty challenging. It inevitably takes its toll on all employees and partners. However, it’s especially true for law firms because they often have a lot of […]
Gibson: Know the Warning Signs & Save a Life
Laura Gibson Suicide is a leading cause of death among lawyers. In fact, 11% of lawyers have had suicidal thoughts at some point in their careers. Click Here To Read The Full Article
State Bar of Texas wins national award for 2022 bar election communications
State Bar of Texas staff members accept a 2022 Luminary Award for Excellence in PR/Marketing/Social Media Campaigns from the National Association of Bar Executives Communications Section. Pictured, from left, are Texas Bar Journal Associate Editor Eric Quitugua, SBOT Communications Director Lowell Brown, Texas Bar Journal Managing Editor Patricia McConnico, SBOT Digital Content Specialist Geoffrey Hinkson, […]