DBA Member Directory		NEW MEMBER APPLICATION
Legal Resource & Expert Witness Guide		2010 Membership Dues Statement Renewal
Planned Giving for Legal Aid to the Poor		Campaign for Equal Access
2010 Committee Preferences
Amachi Texas		Transition to Law Practice Program
A Bar For All		Pipeline Programs
DBA's E-Mentor Program		DBA/TOMS/DVAP Partnership
DBA Oral History Project		2009 Judiciary Poll
Classified Ads		Texas Dept of Criminal Justice - Go Kids Program

UPCOMING
DBA PROGRAMS/OTHER

The DBA Transition to Law Practice Program is sponsoring two CLE programs for new lawyers licensed less than three years only.  Join us on Monday, February 15 from noon to 1 p.m. at Belo for tips on how to find a job.  Join us on Monday, March 1 from noon to 1 p.m. at Belo for guidance on how to start a law practice.  RSVP to Alicia Hernandez.  

FAMILY LAW NUTS & BOLTS VIDEO CLE

Join DVAP for a video presentation of the 2009 Family Law Nuts & Bolts CLE on Friday, February 19 and Friday, February 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at Belo.  MCLE 3.00, Ethics 1.00 per day.  Topics include recent legislative changes in family law, a judicial panel discussion, and a mock client interview and prove up.  For more information or to register, contact Alicia Perkins.

DBA Summer Law Intern Program Employers Wanted!

Employ a bright Dallas ISD senior student and give them the experience of a lifetime! We interview and train them; you guide and direct them through the summer. No task is too small! Program runs mid-June to early-August (8 weeks). Since 1994, more than 400 students have benefited from this program! For more information, click here or contact Amy Smith.

MEMBERShip Renewal Dues Statements

Renew your DBA membership immediately to continue receiving the benefits of DBA membership. Misplaced your dues statement?  Click here to log in with your DBA member number and password to access your statement.  Forgot your password?  Click here for help.  Questions? Contact Kim Watson.

DBA Pro Bono Golf Classic

The DBA Pro Bono Golf Classic will take place on Thursday, May 6 at The Golf Club of Dallas. Promote your firm on the course and entertain clients with a golf game while helping a family in need. All proceeds benefit the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program which provides free legal services to low-income Dallas County residents. Contact Rhonda Thornton for sponsorship and registration details.

INVESTITURE OF Judge Jennifer Balido

All members are invited to attend the DBA Investiture ceremony of Judge Jennifer Balido, 203rd District Court on Thursday, February 11 at 3:30 p.m. at Belo with a reception immediately following.

INVESTITURE OF JUSTICE LANA MYERS

The investiture for Justice Lana Myers, Fifth District Court of Appeals will be held on Friday, February 26 at 3:30 p.m. at Belo with a reception immediately following.

Volunteers & Donations Needed for DBA Home Project

Build the DBA’s 19^th Habitat house from March 6 to May 8 in the South Dallas neighborhood of Cedar Creek Ranch.  Firms and individuals are needed to build the house, coordinate the project, and donate money for materials. Subcommittee meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at Belo. Mail donations to DBA Home Project c/o Teddi Rivas, DBA, 2101 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX 75201.  Contact Scott Conrad or David Diaz for more information. 

L.A. Bedford Jr. and the
Struggle for Equal Rights in Texas

Southern Methodist University will sponsor a book signing and lecture by Darwin Payne, author of “Quest for Justice: L.A. Bedford Jr. and the Struggle for Equal Rights in Texas”. It will take place on Thursday, February 18 at 6 p.m. in the Texana Room of DeGolyer Library (6404 Hilltop Ln. & McFarlin Blvd). Lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. Click here for more information.

MEMBER BENEFITS/OTHER

NEED A REFERRAL?

Take out an Area of Practice and/or a Foreign Language Proficiency listing in the print and online versions of the 2010 DBA Member Directory. Get great exposure for your practice for just $25 per listing! Contact Judi Smalling for an order form. Deadline is Monday, March 15.

STREET NEAR BELO CLOSED

During the month of February the Pearl/Olive exit off Woodall Rodgers is closed for construction. Please plan accordingly to accommodate these changes. Click here to view more information about the construction.

Increase Cash Flow in 2010

Credit cards attract clients, improve cash flow, and reduce collections.  Increase your cash flow in 2010 by setting up a Law Firm Merchant Account.  Already accepting credit cards?  Trust your transactions to the Law Firm Merchant Account and safely safeguard and separate trust and operating accounts.  For more information, call 866-376-0950 or visit www.affiniscape.com/dallasbar. 

2010 DBA MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY --AD OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

Reach nearly 10,000 DBA members by placing your firm's ad in the 2010 DBA Pictorial Directory. Reasonable rates and a variety of ad formats and specialty section listings are available. Deadlines are soon! Contact Patty-Joan "PJ" Hines at 214-321-3238 ext. 142.

TOMS SHOES TO BENEFIT DVAP

For every pair of shoes purchased, Toms will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. In addition, a percentage of every sale will be donated to the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program. Click here to purchase a pair today!

MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES

Amachi Texas- Volunteer through Amachi Texas to mentor a child whose parent is incarcerated. To learn more, contact Amy Smith.

Juvenile Justice Tutoring Program - Volunteer to tutor students who are in the juvenile detention system in Dallas. You will make a difference in their future. For more information, click here or contact Alicia Hernandez.

E-Mentoring - Volunteer to mentor a Dallas ISD student via e-mail. It is quick and easy and you will make a difference in the life of a young person. Click here to complete a volunteer application.

Senior Lawyers Mentor Program – Are you a seasoned attorney available to mentor a young lawyer or a lawyer in transition? If so, click here to complete a mentor application form or for more information, contact Kathryn Zack.

   MISCELLANEOUS

Attorney Ad Litem Appointments -- APPLICATION REQUIRED

Section 74 of the Texas Government Code requires the courts to establish and maintain a list of all attorneys qualified to serve as attorney ad litem on civil court cases and to appoint the next attorney on the list or “wheel”.  To apply, click here. Mail completed form to the District Court Administration, George Allen Courthouse, 600 Commerce Street, Suite 680 Dallas, Texas 75202.

NAWL MID-YEAR MEETING IN DALLAS

The National Association of Women Lawyers will hold their Mid-Year Meeting at Fairmont Dallas from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25.  The luncheon portion of the program will honor Dell Inc.’s Legal Dept. and Chief Justice Carolyn Wright. For more information, click here.

REAPPOINTMENT OF U. S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE, NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS

The current term of the office of United States Magistrate Judge Jeff Kaplan at Dallas is due to expire on May 31, 2010. The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment of the magistrate judge to a new eight-year term. Click here for more information. 

FAMILY LAW BENCH BAR

The Family Law Section Bench Bar Conference is Friday, February 19 at the Intercontinental Hotel. Pre-registration is $125 and ends Friday, February 12. Registration at the door will be $150. Contact alma@benavidesfamilylaw.com for more information.

UPCOMING DAYL PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG LAWYERS

Join DAYL on Tuesday, February 9 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. for an informal discussion about the challenges attorneys are facing due to the current state of the legal market. Contact Cherie Harris for information on the location. On Wednesday, February 10 from noon to 1 p.m. at Belo, Hon. James M. Stanton, Hon. Teresa Snelson, Melanie Okon, Andrew Payne, and Heather Long will discuss the practical aspects of the discovery process. MCLE 1.00. For more information, contact Cherie Harris.

Volunteers Needed to Conduct Mock Interviews

DAYL is in need of volunteers to help SMU students prepare for interviews with law firms. The spring interviews will take place at SMU on Tuesday, February 9 and Wednesday, February 10 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.   If you are able to help, contact Danny Buechler.

DAYL Trivia Bowl

The 2010 DAYL Trivia Bowl season will begin the first week of March and runs through the end of May. Form a team now! Each team may consist of up to 6 players (must be DAYL members) and a maximum of 24 teams will be able to compete. Contact Cherie Harris to register. Deadline is Friday, February 12.