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Houston Bar Association
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Houston, Texas 4,728 followers
Providing professional resources for attorneys and coordinating legal services for the public since 1870. https://bit.ly
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The mission of the Houston Bar Association is to promote professionalism, access to justice, the rule of law, legal education for the profession and the public, service to our community, and equality and inclusion in the legal profession.
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- Legal Services
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- 11-50 employees
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- Houston, Texas
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- Nonprofit
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- 1870
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Houston, Texas, US
Employees at Houston Bar Association
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Seepan Parseghian
Trial Attorney at Beck Redden LLP - a National Top 20 Trial Firm | HBA Board of Directors
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Ron Riojas
Membership & Technology Services Director at Houston Bar Association
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Marni Otjen
Attorney
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Joanne Ericksen
Fierce legal advocate changing people's perception of lawyers, one case at a time.
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🌟 Tonight’s the Night! The 2025 Annual Dinner begins at 6 p.m., and we’re excited to celebrate an unforgettable evening honoring incoming HBA President Daniella D. Landers, recognizing outgoing President David Harrell, and much more! 👏 A heartfelt thank you to our generous Sapphire Sponsors — your support helps make this milestone celebration possible! We’ll see you soon! 🥂 Nikki Agosto Benny Agosto, Jr. Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner Melodee Armstrong Williams Rhodes, PC Baker Botts Beck Redden LLP Blank Rome LLP Bracewell LLP Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Kirby Daniel Hagans Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Institute for Energy Law Jackson Walker LLP Naimeh Salem & Associates, PLLC National Bar Association Pittman Law Firm Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP Steptoe LLP Wright Close & Barger, LLP #HBA #2025AnnualDinner #Sapphire #Sponsor #Celebration
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✨We’re incredibly grateful to our Ruby Sponsors for their generous support of the 2025 Annual Dinner, happening tomorrow! Your sponsorship helps make this special evening possible, and we can’t wait to celebrate with everyone. See you there! 🎷 🥂 AZA: Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing Gibson Dunn Harris County Attorney's Office Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library HBA Litigation Section Vinson & Elkins Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP https://lnkd.in/gqquAjdH #HBA #2025AnnualDinner #Ruby #Sponsors #Gratitude #Celebration
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🎬 New Videos Alert! 🎬 The HBA Historical Committee is proud to present a double feature in our Living History Project series! Hear from: 🔹 William "Bill" Miller, Special Counsel at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP 🔹 David Peden, Partner at Porter Hedges LLP Explore their incredible legal journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, moments that inspired them, and the legacies they’re building. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eC_qnJqR ✨ But that’s not all! Our Many Faces of Wellness video series, in partnership with the Houston Young Lawyers Association (HYLA), just released two new episodes featuring: 🌿 Joseph Holloway, Associate at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and Co-Chair of the HBA Habitat for Humanity Committee 🌿 E. Derick Mendoza, Partner at Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP and Co-Chair of the HBA Special Olympics Committee Find out how these inspiring members prioritize wellness in their daily lives and lead with intention. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gpx4m6ps #HBA #LivingHistory #ManyFacesOfWellness #HYLA #LegalLegends #Wellness #Community #MemberMentions
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🎉 Our 2025 Annual Dinner is officially SOLD OUT — and it's just 3 days away! This year’s celebration is truly historic as we welcome the new Bar year and the incoming presidency of Daniella D. Landers, and honor the outstanding leadership of outgoing HBA President David Harrell. Plus, we’ll be recognizing our incredible 2025 award winners. ✨ As the countdown gets closer, we’d like to give a special thank you to our Emerald Sponsors for supporting this milestone event! BakerHostetler Center for Women in Law O'Melveny & Myers LLP Thomas J. Henry Troutman Pepper Locke LLP Stay tuned each day this week as we spotlight all of our amazing sponsors. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gqquAjdH #HBA #2025AnnualDinner #Emerald #Sponsor #Celebration #ThankYou #Countdown
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🎓 The Texas Metro Bars and law schools from across the state are co-convening for a virtual CLE program, "A Conversation on the ABA Accreditation of Texas Law Schools," on Monday, May 12 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. 💼This event is FREE for everyone and offers 3 hours of MCLE, including 0.5 hours of ethics. Experts will discuss the role and impact of the ABA in law school accreditation. Don’t miss this chance to stay informed and earn credit! 👉 View the program agenda, speakers, and register here: https://lnkd.in/gYdwwseE Austin Bar Association Dallas Bar Association San Antonio Bar Association Tarrant County Bar Association Baylor University School of Law SMU Dedman School of Law South Texas College of Law Houston St. Mary's University School of Law Texas Tech University School of Law Thurgood Marshall University of Houston Law Center UNT Dallas College of Law #TexasLaw #CLE #LegalEducation #HBA #ABA #CLE
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Join us this Friday, May 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a FREE CLE program focused on supporting individuals with disabilities and their families. 💼👨👩👧👦 We'll explore: ⚖️ The legal challenges and solutions facing special needs families 👥 Two dynamic panel discussions on guardianship, planning, and navigating adulthood under the law ✅ Free lunch included! RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/gz8ExUtu Mike Day Special Olympics Texas #HBA #CLE #SpecialNeedsLaw #Guardianship #LegalSupport #SpecialOlympicsTexas
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It’s been 8 months since the Texas Business Court opened its doors on September 1, 2024. In that time, it's already started shaping the future of complex business litigation in Texas. ⚖️📊 Revisit the September/October 2024 issue of "The Houston Lawyer" for an article from HBA President David Harrell about the Texas Business Court and the 15th Court of Appeals. 🎧 And for a deeper dive into business law, check out the companion episode of the "Behind the Lines" podcast, where host Anna Archer explore not just the Texas Business Court, but legal trends, challenges, and insights in the world of business law. 👉Read the issue and listen to the episode: https://lnkd.in/g37yJzyK #HBA #TexasBusinessCourt #TheHoustonLawyer #BehindTheLinesPodcast #BusinessLaw #News #LegalTrends
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Wellness Wednesday! 💪 Check out the latest HBA and Houston Young Lawyers Association (HYLA) Many Faces of Wellness video featuring Adam Weaver, partner at Pillsbury and Co-Chair of the HBA Fun Run Committee. Hear how he maintains his well-being through fitness, family time, participating in the HBA Fun Run, and much more! 🏃♂️👨👩👧👦 🎥 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gpx4m6ps #HBA #Wellness #Fitness #Family #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #Running #ManyFacesofWellness
This week's Face of Wellness for the Houston Bar Association/Houston Young Lawyers Association (HYLA) Wellness Committees' #ManyFacesOfWellnessProject is Adam Weaver. Adam is one of the co-chairs of the HBA Fun Run Committee this year. One of the ways he maintains his wellness is by involving his family in his fitness activities, which is also a great way to teach your children (or grandchildren) the important of #fitness and #wellness. Take a listen -- the video is only about 3 minutes and may be a nice #wellnessbreak for you! Let me know what you think. The other #ManyFacesOfWellness videos can be found at https://lnkd.in/gQdK-mdN. Many thanks to Adam and all the other local bar leaders who have participated so far. If you know somebody who we should interview for this project, let me or Bonnie Simmons know! #attorneywellness #attorneyhealth #lawyerfitness #lawyerhealth #HBAFunRun #Running #RunningWithKids #ManyFacesOfWellness
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🎧 Tune in to the latest Behind the Lines podcast episode, as we explore how the digital age and cyberspace are reshaping the practice of law. 📰 Then, dive deeper with the newest issue of The Houston Lawyer magazine — also focused on cybersecurity law. 🛡️ Don’t miss this powerful combo! 👉 Read and listen here: https://lnkd.in/dQqt6qsg #HBA #TheHoustonLawyer #BehindtheLines #Podcast #CyberLaw
The “Cyber Law: Digital Age & the Practice of Law” episode of #BehindTheLines #TheHoustonLawyerPodcast is ready to download! The episode covers the impact of the digital age on lawyers, the law, and society, and we have some really great interviews. The Segments: "Cyberbullying in Texas Schools: Definitions, Remedies, & Concerning Trends" Guest Dustin Rynders, Legal Director at Texas Civil Rights Project, discusses the laws and practicalities relating the #cyberbullying in Texas and provides insight into potential future trends. (Starts at 1:13) "Nationwide Cyberbullying: The Real-World Impact of a Viral Rumor" Guest Monica Uddin, Partner at AZA, discusses an ongoing case in which she represents a young woman who was the victim of an online rumor that went viral. (Starts at 18:53) "Cybercrimes Against the Elderly: How to Protect the Elderly from Becoming Victims of Online Scams" Guest Joseph Frank, chief prosecutor of the Elder Abuse section at the Harris County D.A.'s Office, discusses #cybercrimes that target elderly victims and provides tips on how to protect elderly people from becoming victims of these types of crimes. (Starts at 33:51) "Cybercrime Prosecution: CyberStalking, Revenge Porn, Online Impersonation, & Online Scams" Guest Keith Houston, Chief Prosecutor in the Cybercrime Section of the Financial Crimes Division of the Harris County D.A.’s Office, discusses revenge porn, #cyberstalking, online impersonation, and the online financial scams that tend to go along with these types of crimes. (Starts at 44:49) "Cyber Mediation: Logistics, Advantages, & Trends" Guest Jessica Crutcher, Founder and Principal of Jessica Crutcher Law PLLC, discusses the logistics and benefits of cyber #mediation and addresses why she believes it is here to stay. (Starts at 56:12) "Cyber Healthcare & the Law" BTL Interviewer Anietie Akpan talks with Guest Rachel V. R., Principal at Rachel V. Rose, Attorney at Law, PLLC about legal issues at both the federal and state levels related to online healthcare, including compliance, confidentiality, security, billing, licensure, carve outs for critical care, prescribing controlled substances, and future trends. (Starts at 1:06:04) "Off the Record: When Law Rocks, Lawyers (& Charities) Thrive" BTL Interviewer Nico Zulli talks with lawyer and guitarist Adam Schiffer (Brown Rudnick), who plays the guitar for Twenty 24 Souls, which won the 2025 Houston #LawRocks competition in April. They discuss the competition as well as the benefits of having a creative outlet. (Starts 1:26:16) This episode is approved for 1.25 hours of Texas CLE credit for HBA members. See hba.org/thehoustonlawyer for details & to view guest bios. Thanks so much to all the guests, our BTL Podcast team, Jennifer Smith, Maggie Martin, Briana Ramirez, and the Editorial Board of #TheHoustonLawyer magazine. Download on #Buzzsprout or wherever you find your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dbDQ4cRf #legalpodcast #healthlaw