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Habitat for Humanity Fund Drive Runs Through January 31
The HBF/HBA annual construction fund drive for a 15th Habitat for Humanity house will run through January 31, 2012. Donations can be made online at www.houstonhabitat.org. Click the "Donate" link on the left and choose "Houston Bar Association 2012 Home Build" as the recipient under "Donation Details." To donate by check, make checks payable to the Houston Bar Foundation and send to the Foundation at 1001 Fannin, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77002. For more information, contact Claire Nelson at 713-759-1133 or clairen@hba.org.
Law & the Media Seminar to Explore WikiLeaks January 28
The 2012 Law & the Media Program will explore the legal, ethical and practical implications of WikiLeaks for journalists, lawyers and the people and institutions affected by "antisecrecy vigilantes" (New York Times). The program will feature Geoffrey Robertson, the London-based lawyer for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (via Skype) and New York Tiimes reporter Eric Schmitt, who interviewed Mr. Assange and assessed the first trove of diplomatic cables leaked by WikiLeaks. The program also will include a panel discussion featuring Lucy Dalglish, executive director of the Reporters Committee on Freedom of the Press, Washington, D.C.; Don DeGabrielle of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas; David Adler, federal criminal defense attorney; and Tom Forestier, media attorney and managing shareholder, Winstead PC. The program is set for Saturday, January 28, 2012, at South Texas College of Law. It has been approved for 3 hours of MCLE credit, including 1 hour of ethics credit. Click here to register.
Upcoming HBA/CLE Programs
 •Lunch & Learn - Wednesday, January 11; 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., HBA Office, 1001 Fannin, Suite 1300; 1.0 hr MCLE, including .25 hours ethics credit. Free for HBA members. Click here for RSVP information.
• New Licensee Institute - Friday, January 27; 12:15 - 3:00 p.m., Harris County Jury Assembly Plaza, 1201 Congress; 2.5 hours MCLE, including 1.0 hours ethics credit. Pre-registration required for materials. Free for HBA members licensed two years or less. Click here for registration form.
• FREE All Day Ethics - Saturday, February 4; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Harris County Jury Assembly Plaza, 1201 Congress; 6.5 hours MCLE plus 6.5 hours ethics credit; Pre-registration is not required. Non-HBA members pay $50 at the door. Program agenda will be available soon at www.hba.org.
• 2012 Wills & Probate Institute - Fridays, February 17 & 24; 12:30 - 5:00 p.m., Harris County Jury Assembly Plaza, 1201 Congress. Click here for the registration form and agenda.
Gender Fairness Networking Luncheon January 18
"Views from the Bench" is the next HBA Gender Fairness Networking Luncheon, set for January 18, 2012 at the Attorney Ready Room on the 8th Floor of the Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline. Panelists will be the Hon. Keith Ellison, U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas; the Hon. Rebeca Huddle, First Court of Appeals; the Hon. Patricia Kerrigan, 190th District Court; and the Hon. Reece Rondon, judge of the 234th District Court. They will discuss issues relevant to women practicing in the courts in Harris County. The program runs from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided courtesy of Baker Botts LLP and Liskow & Lewis. There is no cost for HBA members to attend, but pre-registration is required by January 13. To register, email your contact information to taras@hba.org with Networking Luncheon in the subject line.
Senior Lawyers Meeting January 18
The HBA Senior Lawyers Forum will hold its fourth meeting on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Bill Fisher, CEO of Benefits Specialists, will present "How Health Care Reform Will Affect Us and Our Clients." The program will be held at Brennan's, 3300 Smith St., Houston, Texas 77006. "Meet and Greet" will begin at 11:30 am, with the presentation and lunch at noon. The cost is $35 per person. Please send checks payable to the HBA to Bonnie Simmons, Houston Bar Association, 1001 Fannin, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77002 by January 16, 2012. For information, contact Bonnie Simmons at 713-759-1133 or bonnies@hba.org.
HBF Annual Luncheon Set for February 23
The Houston Bar Foundation has scheduled its annual luncheon for Tuesday, February 23, 2012 at The Houston Club. Bob McAughan of Locke Lord LLP will become the 2012 chair of the Foundation, succeeding William C. (Bill) Lowrey. The keynote speaker will be Ronald DePinho, M.D., president of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Click here for ticket order form.
CLE Survey
The HBA/CLE Committee would like your feedback on CLE program preferences. Click here for the HBA/CLE Survey. Please click on the link, complete the HBA/CLE survey and fax it back to 713-759-1133 or save the form on your desktop and email it to survey@hba.org. Our goal is to better serve Harris County attorneys, and your input is greatly appreciated. The survey deadline is Tuesday, January 31, 2012. If you have any questions, please contact the HBA/CLE Department at 713-759-1133 or Lucyf@hba.org.
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