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The Texas Access to Justice Commission, along with its co-sponsor, the State Bar of Texas, raised $485,000 to help provide civil legal services to low-income Texas veterans during the Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans on April 25 at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin. Proceeds from the gala will be distributed by […]

The Texas Legal Services Center, or TLSC, a nonprofit organization funded by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation, launched on April 24 the Virtual Court Access Project, a statewide pilot project aiming to improve low-income Texans’ ability to receive free legal services through deploying accessible, virtual court kiosks to communities. The kiosks act as virtual […]

The Houston Bar Association, or HBA, will announce the recipients of the Justice Eugene A. Cook Professionalism Award, the Justice Ruby Kless Sondock Award, and the HBA President’s Award during the HBA’s annual dinner on May 11 at the River Oaks Country Club in Houston. Tickets and tables for the dinner are available for purchase […]

The State Bar of Texas has announced the winners of the annual Law Day editorial, photography, and poster contests this month. Law Day is celebrated annually across the country on May 1 to honor the rule of law and underscore how the legal process contributes to the freedoms that all Americans share. Click Here To […]

Hunton Andrews Kurth announced that 100% of its full-time U.S. attorneys participated in pro bono projects in 2022-2023. “Our steadfast commitment to 100% participation in pro bono activities reflects the firm’s overall mission to support the communities in which we live and work,” Managing Partner Sam Danon said in a press release. “We believe a […]

The State Bar of Texas Board of Directors will hold its quarterly meeting at 9 a.m. CDT on April 28 in Waco. Attorneys and members of the public can attend the meeting in person or watch it live on the State Bar’s YouTube channel. Public comment will be accepted. Those who wish to address the […]

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 May. All virtual clinics run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Click Here To Read The Full Article

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has adopted a change to its rules. The approved amendment is as follows: FIFTH CIRCUIT RULE 35.6 Click Here To Read The Full Article

The Women’s White Collar Defense Association, or WWCDA, announced the launch of its Austin chapter on April 5, according to a press release. The second chapter to launch this year, Austin becomes WWCDA’s 48th chapter overall as the association continues to expand and elevate its presence across white collar law around the world. Austin now […]

Paula Michelle Moore, of Burnet, was awarded the Warren Burnett Award. Named for the late legendary Texas attorney Warren Burnett, the Warren Burnett Award recognizes extraordinary contributions to improving the quality of criminal legal representation to indigent Texans. The award honors either an individual or organization for their work in the courtroom, legislature, or in […]