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Law Day Activities
Law Day is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and the HBA has planned a number of activities to commemorate this milestone, while focusing on education and community outreach. The American Bar Association's 2008 Law Day theme is “The Rule of Law: Foundation for Communities of Opportunity and Equity.”

Java with the Judges on April 28 will give the judiciary, courthouse personnel and court practitioners the opportunity to have coffee and donuts, network and find out more about Law Day. Java with the Judges, sponsored by the Houston Lawyer Referral Service and the HBA Litigation Section, will be held from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. in the Criminal Justice Center, 7th floor; Civil Courthouse, 8th floor; Family Law Center, lobby; Appellate Courts at 1307 San Jacinto, 9th floor; Municipal Courts, 2nd floor; and Federal Courthouse, Judge Ellison’s courtroom on the 3rd floor. All members are invited to attend at one or more of the locations.

The Law Day Luncheon, sponsored by the Houston Young Lawyers Association, will feature as keynote speaker Randy Burton, founder and president of Justice for Children and attorney at Burleson Cooke, LLP. HYLA will present the Woodrow Seals Outstanding Young Lawyer of Houston Award, the HYLA Outstanding Mentor Award, and the Liberty Bell Award to a non-attorney for outstanding community service. The luncheon is scheduled for Friday, May 2, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel. Tickets are $50 for individual tickets or $500 for a table of nine, plus one judge. To purchase tickets, contact Elinore T. Tecson at elinore.tecson@cityofhouston.net; Teshia Judkins at teshia.judkins@haynesboone.com; or Tina Koch at tkoch@porterhedges.com.

For information about other HBA Law Day Activities or if you are interested in participating as a volunteer, please visit our website at www.hba.org, or contact Rusty Bienvenue at rustyb@hba.org, or Erika Miranda at  erikam@hba.org or 713-759-1133.

60th HBA Golf Tournament Returns to Memorial Park
The HBA Golf Tournament is celebrating its 60th birthday by returning to Memorial Park Golf Course. The milestone event is set for Law Day, May 1. Don’t miss this opportunity to join your colleagues for a day of relaxation and camaraderie in a close-in location. The all-inclusive entry fee is $155 and includes lunch, a commemorative golf shirt, hat and towel, and a steak dinner after the tournament.   If you are not playing golf but would like to join your colleagues for the steak dinner only, you may do so for $40. Please complete the registration form to make reservations. For information, contact Rusty Bienvenue at 713-759-1133 or rustyb@hba.org.

Volunteers needed for Habitat Build on May 3rd
Due to rain on a previous Habitat Build Date, the day has been rescheduled for May 3, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed for this build date. Interested volunteers should call Rusty Bienvenue at 713-759-1133 or email at rustyb@hba.org.


Annual Dinner, May 15th
Join the Houston Bar Association and the HBA Auxiliary in celebrating the beginning of a new bar year at the 2008 Annual Dinner Meeting on Thursday, May 15, at River Oaks Country Club. Travis J. Sales of Baker Botts L.L.P. will become the new president of the Houston Bar Association, succeeding Tommy Proctor of W. Thomas Proctor, P.C. Proctor will present the President’s Awards to outstanding committee and program chairs, and the HBA will recognize its members who have reached their 50th year of law practice. Dress for the dinner is black tie optional. The event begins at 7 p.m., and tickets are $100 per person. Tables of eight or 10 are available. Seating is limited and no tickets are sold at the door. Please use the registration form to reserve your place for this special evening.


HBA Gender Fairness Luncheon Series, May 22
The HBA Gender Fairness Luncheon Series will present a program on Thursday, May 22, 2008 in the Attorney Ready Room at the Harris County Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline, 8th Floor. The subject will be "Is Justice Gender Blind?" and will feature a panel comprised of Justice Jane Bland, Judge Bonnie Hellums, Judge Tracy Christopher, and jury consultant Susan Pennebaker. There is no cost to attend the program, but attendance is limited to 80.  Lunch will be provided. All RSVPs are required by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 16. To RSVP, email Tara Shockley at taras@hba.org or call at 713-759-1133.


HVLP Presents May 30th Family Law Seminar
The Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program will present its 2008 Family Law Seminar on Friday, May 30, 2008 at South Texas College of Law. To register, contact Maureen Benefiel at maureen.benfiel@hvlp.org or 713-228-0735, ext. 119 or Frank Olvera at frank.olvera@hvlp.org or 713-228-0735, ext. 140. Please view the flyer for more information.


Dues Statements
HBA dues statements for 2008-2009 will be mailed in early May. Please renew your dues promptly and notify the Membership Department of any address changes. If you have questions about your dues statement, contact Ron Riojas or Alisha Lee or call 713-759-1133.


Tickets Available for "Night Court 2008: Law of the Sea"
You’re sure to get hooked on this year’s production of Night Court, HBA’s annual all-lawyer musical comedy. Tickets for Night Court 2008: Law of the Sea are now available. Click here for link or visit the HBA website at www.hba.org. The show runs June 4th – 7th at the Wortham Center. Proceeds benefit the charitable works of the Houston Bar Foundation.


HBA Performance Discount for "SWEENEY TODD, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"
HBA members can purchase discounted tickets for selected performances of SWEENEY TODD at The Hobby Center. This offer ends Sunday, May 11, 2008. Visit www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/groupsales/index.cfm to order tickets or view the flyer for more information.


Order Your 2008 HBA Pictorial Roster
The HBA's 2008 Pictorial Roster was published in March. Make sure you get your copy by completing and submitting the order form. Rosters include photos and contact information for HBA members. Order Form.  

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