The Grievance Oversight Committee is seeking public feedback regarding the Texas attorney disciplinary system.
The committee will meet November 15 via Zoom. If you have suggestions, observations, or other input regarding the attorney grievance process and are interested in scheduling
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The Texas Bar Foundation has awarded $871,270 in grants during the Fall 2024 cycle
The Texas Bar Foundation (TBF) announced it has awarded $871,270 in grants to 70 nonprofit organizations during the Fall 2024 grant cycle, according to a press release.
“The Texas Bar Foundation continues to be one of the most impactful bar…
Statue of Charlye O. Farris unveiled in Wichita Falls
The Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture unveiled a bronze statue of the late Charlye O. Farris, Texas’ first licensed African American female attorney, on October 26 on the lawn of the Wichita County Courthouse, according to a press…
Dallas Bar Association hosts e-clinics in November
Volunteer attorneys will be available to answer legal questions on Wednesdays in November through the Dallas Bar Association’s LegalLine E-Clinic. The clinics, which run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., are free of cost.
A volunteer attorney will call a…
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.…
The Harvest Celebration in Houston celebrates its 75th anniversary
The annual Harvest Celebration, co-sponsored by the Houston Bar Association (HBA), Houston Bar Foundation (HBF), and Houston Bar Association Auxiliary (HBAA), is celebrating its 75th anniversary at 7 p.m. on November 11 at River Oaks Country Club in Houston. All…
L. Clifford Davis receives State Bar of Texas Presidential Commendation
Former Judge L. Clifford Davis, the oldest living African American attorney in Texas, received a Presidential Commendation from the State Bar of Texas on October 12, in celebration of his lifelong dedication to public service and integrity in the law.…
State Bar of Texas wins national communications awards
Patricia McConnico receives the 2024 Anne Charles Award for Distinguished Service on October 18 at the Communications Section Workshop of NABE: The Association for Bar Professionals.
The State Bar of Texas took home two awards at…
Coming soon: vLex Fastcase, free to State Bar of Texas members
Update 11/4/2024: Due to popular demand, vLex Fastcase has added a second webinar to demonstrate the platform’s new features to members of the State Bar of Texas.
Webinar Details:
- Date: December 9
- Time: Noon to 1 p.m. CST
- Register here
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Sponsored Content: A Guide to Ensuring IOLTA Account Compliance
Introduction
Properly managing IOLTA accounts helps prevent the risk of being disbarred. However, the process can be confusing and cumbersome due to the commingling of prevention and client ledger/reconciliation management.
In this e-book, we’ll guide you through the proper management…