Navigation Texas veterans are invited to participate in Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week, a statewide effort in honor of Veterans Day coordinated by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation, or TAJF, and legal aid programs across the state. During the week of November 4-11, legal aid programs, local bar associations, law schools, and pro bono private […]
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Sponsored Content: Elevate Your Business Travel: The Piper M600
Owning a personal plane can be a game-changer for legal professionals, offering several advantages, including endless flexibility and upgraded travel experience. Whether you wish to travel with ease between meetings in different cities or need to reach a client in a place where commercial airlines can’t, owning your own aircraft will help get you there. […]
South Texas College of Law Houston’s Catherine Greene Burnett to receive 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of American Law Schools Pro Bono and Access to Justice Section
South Texas College of Law Houston Vice President and Associate Dean for Experiential Education Catherine Greene Burnett will receive the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award, given by the Association of American Law Schools Section on Pro Bono and Access to Justice, on January 4, 2024, in Washington, D.C. during the association’s 2024 Annual Meeting. Burnett created STCL’s […]
The Dallas Bar Association honors WFAA-TV with the 2023 Grand Prize Stephen Philbin Award
The Dallas Bar Association, or DBA, announced the Dallas-based WFAA-TV team of Tanya Eiserer, Rick Rysso, and Mark Smith as the 2023 Stephen Philbin Award grand prize winner during the DBA’s Fellows Luncheon on October 25. The team’s entry, titled “Broken Trust,” discovered that the small town of Onalaska, Texas, was the epicenter of a […]
Texas Bar Foundation awards $807,673 in grants during fall 2023 grant cycle
The Texas Bar Foundation, or TBF, awarded $807,673 in grants to 51 nonprofit organizations during the fall 2023 grant cycle, according to a press release. “The lives of Texans in need of assistance will be improved thanks to the generosity of the Texas Bar Foundation fellows,” TBF Board of Trustees Chair Geffrey W. Anderson said […]
Texas senators and representatives honored for contributions to access to justice
The Texas Access to Justice Foundation, or TAJF, and the Texas Access to Justice Commission honored Texas senators and representatives with the Legislative Hero Award for their contributions to improving access to justice for Texans during the 88th legislative session at a luncheon on October 31. The TAJF and the Texas Access to Justice Commission […]
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program hosts free legal clinics in November
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, and local lawyers, is hosting free virtual and in-person legal clinics for eligible Dallas County residents throughout November. All virtual clinics run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.:
Sponsored Content: Determine Your Travel: A Guide to Chartering the Right Plane
In the fast-paced world of legal practice, where time is of the essence, chartering a private aircraft can be a game changer. However, with various options available, selecting the right plane for your business needs is crucial. Before diving into the world of general aviation, determine your travel requirements. Consider the destination, number of passengers, […]
Supreme Court of Texas Director of Public Affairs Amy Starnes receives Anne Charles Excellence Award at 2023 NABE COMM Conference
Amy Starnes, director of public affairs for the Supreme Court of Texas, received the Anne Charles Excellence Award during the 2023 National Association of Bar Professionals, or NABE, Communication Workshop held October 3-6 in Park City, Utah. The award, one of the highest honors of the NABE Communications Section, is presented to a member of […]
Sponsored Content: Going solo: 3 quick ways to jumpstart your own legal practice
Ready to launch your own law firm? Then welcome to the last article in Ruby’s “Solo” lawyer series! If you read our previous posts—“Ready to Go Solo?” and “Should you go solo? 4 things for attorneys to consider”—odds are you’re close to hitting the eject button at your old job. But before you do, we’ve […]