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Marketing Yourself in Compliance with Ethical Rules

Join the Legal Ethics Committee on Wednesday, September 1 for “Marketing Yourself in Compliance with the Texas Ethical Rules & ABA Model Rules and Dealing with Conflicts of Interest” with speaker Kathy Compton. Ethics 1.00. 

Defending Guantanamo Detainees

The CLE Committee will present "Defending Guantanamo Detainees" with speaker Dicky Grigg on Friday, September 3 at noon at Belo. MCLE 1.00. For more information or to RSVP, contact Kathryn Zack.

FRANK BRANSON TO RECEIVE TRIAL LAWYER AWARD AT BENCH BAR

The DBA will present Frank Branson with the Trial Lawyer of the Year Award Thursday, October 14 at the Bench Bar Conference. We expect a sell-out crowd. Click here to register.

JUVENILE DELIQUENCY SEMINAR: ADVANCED TOPICS

The Juvenile Justice Committee will present “Juvenile Delinquency Seminar: Advanced Topics” on Friday, September 24 from 8:55 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Belo. MCLE 6.00. The preregistration cost is $65 by Monday, September 20 at 5 p.m.; after that date the cost is $85. For more information, click here.

WOMEN LAWYERS BENEFIT FROM BENCH BAR

All women lawyers are encouraged to attend Bench Bar and meet other women lawyers in various practice areas. CLE programs are always outstanding and social activities include a wine tour, tennis, yoga, fun run, golf and more. The Conference is October 14-16 at Horseshoe Bay Marriott. We expect a sell-out crowd. Click here to register.

Celebrating 28 Years! DVAP’S PRO Bono Awards Celebration

The annual Pro Bono Awards Celebration, hosted by the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, will be held on Thursday evening, October 28, 2010 at Belo.  Please “SAVE THE DATE” on your calendars, and plan to attend this celebration!  

RETIRING OR REPLACING COMPUTER EQUIPMENT?   

The E-Mentoring program is accepting donations of retired computer equipment to benefit the students of Dallas ISD through the Computers for Classrooms Program.  Donations are tax deductible and can be picked up from your office!  E-Mentoring is also accepting donations of office supplies for participating schools.  For more information, contact Stephanie Murphy-Zaleskin at 214-573-2367.  

Attorney Advisors Needed for High School and College Mock Trial Teams

Dallas ISD high schools, a high school near Texarkana and SMU’s undergraduate mock trial teams need attorney advisors for the 2010-2011 season.  The days and times vary depending on the team selected. For more information, click here for the High School teams, or click here for the SMU undergraduate team.

Live Nuts and Bolts of Family Law CLE

The Family Law Section and DVAP will present “The Annual Family Law Nuts & Bolts CLE” on Wednesday, September 15 and Thursday, September 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Belo.  MCLE 3.0, including Ethics 1.0 per evening.  The training is free for attorneys who agree to represent a DVAP client in a pro bono family law case under the options of one complex case or two simple cases.  For lawyers who are not interested in volunteering, the cost is $200. Click here to register or contact Alicia Perkins or Chris Reed-Brown.

2010 Stephen Philbin Awards Luncheon

The Media Relations Committee will present the 2010 Stephen Philbin Awards Recognizing Excellence in Legal Reporting on Tuesday, October 12 at Belo. The keynote speaker is Kenneth Starr. For tickets, click here or contact Judi Smalling.

CALLING ALL WINE LOVERS?

The DBA is looking for donations of wine for the Inaugural Silent Auction. If you would like to donate a bottle -- or more -- from your collection, contact Cathy Maher. Proceeds from the silent auction benefit the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program.

Veterans' Legal Assistance Needed

Are you interested in helping our U.S. Veterans with their legal problems?  Click here to request more information.

MEMBER BENEFITS

MONTHLY PARKING AVAILABLE AT BELO

Become a monthly parker in the Belo Mansion garage! Contact Felicia at 214-744-0500 for more information (the number of monthly parkers is limited)!

NEED TO LEARN ABOUT A JUDGE?

The "Dallas County Bench Book" includes updated court rules, judges' profiles, key contacts, procedures for pleadings, and pet peeves of judges in Dallas, Collin, Denton, Johnson, and Kaufman counties, including the U.S. Northern District of Texas. To order your copy, click here and enter the promotion code: SB10407 at check-out to receive the special DBA members' discount.

SHARE YOUR NEWS WITH DBA MEMBERS

Invite members to an event or inform them of an address change by purchasing DBA membership labels. For information, contact Teddi Rivas.

2010 membership directory available!

Click here to view the online Directory and Legal Resource & Expert Witness Guide used daily by Dallas attorneys. If you did not receive your free copy of the directory, contact Judi Smalling at 214-220-7452.

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!

NEED TO ADVERTISE A JOB OR OFFICE SPACE?

You can reach over 10,000 in the legal community with a classified ad in HEADNOTES and on the DBA web site.  Check out our low rates for DBA members by contacting Judi Smalling at 214-220-7452.

MISCELLANEOUS

Adopted Amendments to Local Rules

In the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, amended local civil rules LR 3.3 and 81.1 have been adopted and are effective September 1, 2010. See Special Order 2-75.

PUBLIC EDUCATION HEARING ON DISCIPLINARY RULES

A public education hearing on the proposed amendments to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct will be held on Friday, September 3 from noon to 2 p.m. at Belo. To read the proposed amendments visit, www.texasbar.com/ethics.

INVESTITURE OF U.S. Magistrate Judge Rene Harris-Toliver

The United States District Court Northern District of Texas invites you to attend the Investiture Ceremony for United States Magistrate Judge Renée Harris-Toliver on Friday, September 3 at 3:30 p.m. at the United States Courthouse, Courtroom 1546 (1100 Commerce Street, Dallas). A reception will follow at The City Club (901 Main Street, Suite 6900, Dallas, Texas). RSVP to 214-753-2152.

10th ANNUAL FREEDOM RUN

The 10th Annual Freedom Run presented by Scott & Scott and organized by the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers will be held on Thursday, September 9 at Dallas City Hall Plaza.  To sign up a Corporate Team, register individually, or to volunteer on the day of the event, visit the Freedom Run web site or contact Cherie Harris. Proceeds benefit the Dallas Assist the Officer Foundation.

Public access to family, civil and criminal court records is now available

Public access to family, civil and criminal court records is now available at www.dallascounty.org/districtclerk. For more information, click here.

EMPLOYERS & IMMIGRATION

Catholic Charities of Dallas, the Office of Special Counsel, and DVAP will present “Employers & Immigration” with speakers from the U.S. Department of Justice, Social Security Administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and private practice immigration attorneys on Friday, September 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Belo. (MCLE 4.5 pending). This seminar will offer information vital to the operation of businesses for attorneys, human resource professionals and employers. To RSVP, contact Rodolfo Santa-Cruz.

zoo-a-palooza

Join DAYL at the Dallas Zoo for an evening of music, drinks, and food in the wilds of the Savanna on Saturday, September 25 from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets $50 each or $75 for VIP tickets. Proceeds benefit the Dallas Zoo’s Educational Outreach Program. For more information, click here.

 
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