BAR LEADERS - State Bar of Texas

August
1& 2
2014
BAR LEADERS
CONFER ENCE
WESTIN GALLERIA, HOUSTON
S T R E N G TH E N I N G , I N S P I R I N G , A N D C E LE B R ATI N G LO C A L B A R S
BAR LEADERS CONFERENCE
SPONSORED BY THE
STATE BAR OF TEXAS
LOCAL BAR SERVICES
(800) 204-2222, Ext. 1514
[email protected]
texasbar.com/localbars
TEXAS YOUNG LAWYERS
ASSOCIATION
(800) 204-2222, Ext. 1529
[email protected]
tyla.org
TEXAS ACCESS TO JUSTICE
COMMISSION
(800) 204-2222, Ext. 1855
[email protected]
texasatj.org
S T R E N G TH E N I N G , I N S P I R I N G , A N D C E LE B R ATI N G LO C A L B A R S
BAR LEADERS CONFERENCE
Hotel Information
The Westin Galleria
5060 West Alabama Street
Houston, TX 77056
Phone: (713) 960-8100 or (866) 716-8137
Check In: 3:00 p.m. Check Out: 12:00 p.m.
All guest rooms and public areas are 100% non-smoking.
Meals
Meals included in conference registration are Friday lunch, Saturday breakfast,
Saturday lunch, and Saturday dinner. Friday’s dinner is on your own, and you will
be reimbursed up to $15 if you turn in a copy of your receipt.
Travel Reimbursement — Must provide receipts!
Official Delegates, ATJ Delegates, and TYLA Official and Minority delegates will be
reimbursed for travel expenses up to a specified dollar amount depending on the
distance from their home to the conference.
0-299 miles round trip $150
300-450 miles round trip $200
451-600 miles round trip $300
600+ miles round trip $400
You will be reimbursed $.56 per mile up to the maximum specified dollar amount
listed above depending on the distance from your home to the Westin Galleria.
Reimbursement forms will be distributed after the Saturday afternoon workshops.
Forms can be turned in onsite, faxed, emailed, or mailed. Please provide all receipts―
including any airline tickets, taxis, and shuttle services. Travel reimbursement
may not exceed amount listed above. If submitting the reimbursement form offsite,
please fax, email, or mail to:
State Bar of Texas
Local Bar Services Department
P.O. Box 12487
Austin, TX 78711-2487
Fax: (512) 427-4263
Email: [email protected]
Attire
The Bar Leaders Conference is a casual event! Comfortable shorts, pants, and jeans
are ideal for meetings. Keep in mind that meeting rooms are cold, so bring a light
sweater or jacket. For the Wild Wild West Casino Party, western attire is in order
for the festivities!
S T R E N G TH E N I N G , I N S P I R I N G , A N D C E LE B R ATI N G LO C A L B A R S
F R I D AY
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration and Exhibits
GALLERIA FOYER
Attendees are invited to talk with sponsors to learn
about the valuable resources available to their
local bar association and law practice.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch – Sponsored by Texas Legal
GALLERIA I & II
Welcome
JANNA CLARKE
Local Bar Services Committee Chair
Servant Leadership: Strengthening,
Inspiring and Celebrating Leadership
VICKI CLARK
Building the Capacity of Organizations
Servant leadership is a philosophy and set of
practices that enriches the lives of individuals,
builds better organizations and ultimately creates
a more just and caring world. The difference
manifests itself in the care taken by the servantfirst to make sure that other people’s highest
priority needs are being served.
Remarks
TREY APFFEL
State Bar of Texas President
REBEKAH STEELY BROOKER
Texas Young Lawyers Association President
1:30 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.
Transfer Break
1:40 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.
Choose one of the following:
Terms of Engagement
GALLERIA lll
ELIZABETH DERRICO
ABA Division for Bar Services
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F R I D AY
It is no longer enough to have members belong
to our organizations; we have to engage them in
our activities. So how do we use the talent and
expertise that surrounds us? How do we create
expectations for performance? How do we make
way for new energy and new ideas while staying
mission focused? We’ll explore these topics and
give you an opportunity to share your insights during this interactive session. Repeats at 2:50 p.m.
I was the First. Vote for Me!
POST OAK
1.0 Hour Ethics
JOSH CALDWELL
LFEI Board Member
JAN MILLER
State Bar of Texas LRE Director
JERRY PERRY
LRE Scholar
LISA RICHARDSON
LFE Committee Member
Discover the latest law-related education program
that your local bar can share to dazzle educators in
your community. The program teaches elementary
school children the important “firsts” in U.S. and
Texas history who are part of the TEKS standards.
Watch as historic icons come to life through
animations. Find out how your local bar can play
a role in furthering civics education through this
one-of-a-kind initiative.
Ignite Your Online Presence
TANGLEWOOD
JASON SMITH
Apttus
There are more than 1.4 billion smartphones in
the world and the average person checks their
phone 110 times a day. If you haven’t joined the
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new digital age, you aren’t living in the 21st century.
Learn how to navigate the world of websites,
email marketing, and social media in order to
reach your bar members. Repeats at 2:50 p.m.
2:40 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Transfer Break
2:50 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Choose one of the following:
Terms of Engagement
GALLERIA lll
ELIZABETH DERRICO
ABA Division for Bar Services
It is no longer enough to have members belong
to our organizations; we have to engage them in
our activities. So how do we use the talent and
expertise that surrounds us? How do we create
expectations for performance? How do we make
way for new energy and new ideas while staying
mission focused? We’ll explore these topics and
give you an opportunity to share your insights
during this interactive session.
Oyez, Oyez, Oh Yay!
POST OAK
1.0 Hour Ethics
DANIEL HU
LFE Committee Chair
JAN MILLER
State Bar of Texas LRE Director
JERRY PERRY
LRE Scholar
JANIE WORST
LRE Consultant
Oyez, Oyez, Oh Yay! is an interactive, online
resource to help Texas students and teachers
prepare for the Texas Essential Knowledge and
Skills assessment tests in U.S. government and
history. Come learn about the new additions to
the program and how you can bring this amazing
resource to your community.
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Ignite Your Online Presence
TANGLEWOOD
JASON SMITH
Apttus
There are more than 1.4 billion smartphones in
the world and the average person checks their
phone 110 times a day. If you haven’t joined the
new digital age, you aren’t living in the 21st century.
Learn how to navigate the world of websites,
email marketing, and social media in order to
reach your bar members.
3:50 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
Social Break
GALLERIA FOYER
Use this time to network with old and new friends
while enjoying a beverage and afternoon snack.
4:20 p.m. – 5:20 p.m.
Roundtable Discussions
Share ideas, opinions, and solutions on a variety of
issues important to bar associations. Roundtable
discussions will be facilitated by members of the
Local Bar Services Committee who have expertise
in the nuts and bolts of bar do’s and don’ts.
Group
Red
Blue
Yellow
Green
Orange
Black
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Room Location
Post Oak
Tanglewood
Bellaire
Westchester
Sage
San Felipe
TYLA: Meeting Uncommon Leaders
MARIPOSA IN NEIMAN MARCUS, HOUSTON
GALLERIA
Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and libations before
heading out to dinner on the town!
Dinner On Your Own
The State Bar will reimburse up to $15, with receipt.
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Hospitality Suite
ROYAL SUITE
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S AT U R D AY
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
GALLERIA I & II
Enjoy breakfast while visiting with our sponsors
and exhibitors to learn more about how their services can benefit bar organizations and members.
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Choose one of the following:
Show Up and Step Up
SAGE
1.0 Hour Ethics
BENNY AGOSTO (Moderator)
State Bar of Texas Hispanic Issues Section Chair
ARTURO ERRISURIZ
Local Bar Services Committee
RUDY METAYER
Austin Black Lawyers Association President
In our global economy, bar association leaders
must focus not only on recruiting a diverse membership but also on developing diverse leaders.
Learn why having diverse leadership is vital in
the retention, development, and advancement of
the legal profession and bar work.
Lawyers as Lifeguards—When to Blow the Whistle
POST OAK
1.0 Hour Ethics
CAMERON VANN
State Bar of Texas TLAP
As a leader of your bar association, your duty is
to help others. Learn to recognize the tell-tale
signs of a colleague in trouble. The Texas Lawyers’
Assistance Program will share lawyer wellness
strategies to help you and your bar members deal
with the demanding pressures of today’s world.
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S AT U R D AY
Stand by Me
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ELIZABETH DERRICO
ABA Division for Bar Services
Two heads are better than one and partnerships
can result in greater impact for our organizations.
In an era of decreasing staff and volunteer and
financial resources, it doesn’t make sense to reinvent the wheel. During this session, we will discuss
creating win-win partnerships that create a better
member experience, raise more money, and turn
out more people all while remaining focused on
your mission.
10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
Transfer Break
10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
Choose one of the following:
Embrace the Power of Difference
SAGE
1.0 Hour Ethics
ANNA SANKARAN
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
JOHN TREVINO
State Bar of Texas Past Minority Director
Conversations can only be as broad as the level
of life experience brought to the table. Learn the
importance of meeting the inclusivity challenge
as you build your bar. Panel members will discuss
ways to foster diverse and inclusive environments
for local bars.
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TYLA: Supporting Uncommon Affiliates
GALLERIA lll
TYLA’s comprehensive plan to empower young
lawyer affiliates and their leaders offers something for everyone. Find out more about TYLA
and how it can help you and your organization
achieve its goals. Awards of Achievement will
also be presented to outstanding local affiliates.
(All TYLA Local Affiliates should attend this session.)
How to Run an Effective Meeting
POST OAK
RICHARD HAYES
Hayes Berry White Vanzant LLP
The majority of meetings are unstructured, uninspiring, and unproductive, yet they are integral to
getting bar work done. Learn how to run your
meetings without wasting time or money, and
leaving others feeling energized and accomplished.
Repeats at 11:20 a.m.
11:10 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Transfer Break
11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Choose one of the following:
How to Run an Effective Meeting
POST OAK
RICHARD HAYES
Hayes Berry White Vanzant LLP
The majority of meetings are unstructured, uninspiring, and unproductive, yet they are integral to
getting bar work done. Learn how to run your
meetings without wasting time or money, and
leaving others feeling energized and accomplished.
ATJ: Access to Justice in Texas—What Bar
Associations Can Do to Help
SAN FELIPE
1.0 Hour CLE
BETTY BALLI TORRES
Texas Access to Justice Foundation
Executive Director
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JOCELYN FOWLER
Texas Access to Justice Commission
Staff Attorney
Almost 5.8 million low-income Texans qualify for
legal aid, but only 20 percent of their legal needs
are being met. Join us for a discussion of the legal
need in Texas and what bar associations can do
to help these low-income families with their civil
legal problems.
TYLA: Building Uncommon Leaders
Presidents – BELLAIRE
Presidents-elect – TANGLEWOOD
Other – WESTCHESTER
This program invites affiliate presidents, presidents-elect, and other representatives to learn
from each other and plan for the future.
12:20 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
GALLERIA I & II
Welcome and Introduction
JANNA CLARKE
Local Bar Services Committee Chair
Pro Bono Service and Hankinson Awards
Presentations
JUSTICE EVA M. GUZMAN
Texas Supreme Court
Lunch & Learn
Join other bar leaders to discuss best practices
and lessons learned regarding bar leadership.
Take advantage of this great networking
opportunity to get advice from fellow leaders.
1:35 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.
Choose one of the following:
TYLA: Projects! Projects! Projects!
TANGLEWOOD
(Small Affiliates – see p. 14)
Learn about several highly successful and innovative TYLA and local affiliate projects that your
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local bar can duplicate. Each session will feature
a variety of projects designed to serve the public
and small affiliates.
TYLA: Rolling in Money, Rolling out Projects:
How to Maximize Grant Requests
WESTCHESTER
Are your dues not covering the cost of your projects? Learn new strategies and discover non-dues
sources of revenue that are available to local bars
from TYLA. Hands-on help will be available for
various grant opportunities.
ATJ: Caring for the Community—Leading
Your Bar to Local Impact
SAN FELIPE
1.0 Hour CLE
CATHRYN IBARRA
State Bar of Texas Legal Access Division
Staff Attorney
BRIANA STONE
State Bar of Texas Legal Access Division
Staff Attorney
The Care Campaign has made great strides to involve more Texas attorneys in pro bono. Learn
how you can help your bar create a larger impact
in your community and incorporate access to justice into existing bar projects.
Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans―Adapting
the Program for Your Bar
POST OAK
1.0 Hour Ethics
BONNIE DEAN
Jefferson County Bar Association Executive Director
DELAINE WARD
Austin Bar Association Executive Director
Since 2010, Texas lawyers have served more than
10,000 Texas veterans through veterans’ legal
clinics. As the program continues to expand, the
State Bar of Texas continues to adapt resources
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to help local bars of all sizes. Learn how your bar
can get involved ―regardless of size or limited
resources. Become involved to protect the rights
of those who fought to protect ours.
2:35 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Transfer Break
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Choose one of the following:
TYLA: Projects! Projects! Projects!
TANGLEWOOD
(see p. 14)
Learn about several highly successful and innovative TYLA and local affiliate projects that your
local bar can duplicate. Each session will feature
a variety of projects designed to serve the public
and bar associations of all sizes.
TYLA: Rolling in Money, Rolling out Projects:
How to Maximize Grant Requests
WESTCHESTER
Are your dues not covering the cost of your projects? Learn new strategies and discover non-dues
sources of revenue that are available to local bars
from TYLA. Hands-on help will be available for
various grant opportunities.
ATJ: #NowYou’reTrending―Top Ten
ATJ Headlines
SAN FELIPE
1.0 Hour CLE
KRISTEN LEVINS
Texas Access to Justice Commission
Staff Attorney
JOCELYN FOWLER
Texas Access to Justice Commission
Staff Attorney
ATJ is making news around the nation. Hear about
hot-button issues affecting millions of low-income
people and learn what is being done across
the nation and in Texas to increase access to the
legal system.
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There’s No Place Like Home
POST OAK
CAROLE HURLEY
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
With more than 100,000 children in foster care
needing permanent families, hosting an Adoption
Day is as important as ever. Learn how to join
community partners in holding your own adoption
day, while helping thousands of children find
their forever homes and raising awareness of the
need for adoptions.
3:45 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Transfer Break
3:55 p.m. – 4:55 p.m.
Choose one of the following:
TYLA: Projects! Projects! Projects!
TANGLEWOOD
(Large Affiliates – see p. 15)
Learn about several highly successful and innovative TYLA and local affiliate projects that your
local bar can duplicate. Each session will feature
a variety of projects designed to serve the public
and large affiliates.
ATJ: Raising Loyal Supporters through
Effective Communication
SAN FELIPE
1.0 Hour CLE
LIZA LEVINE
Texas Access to Justice Commission
Development and Communications Director
Development and communications plans work
hand in hand to build loyal supporters and
advocates. Learn how effective communication
efforts support development campaigns ultimately raising awareness in addition to money
for the organization.
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Leading the Next Generation
POST OAK
1.0 Hour Ethics
KENDA CULPEPPER (Moderator)
State Bar of Texas Professionalism Committee Chair
SADE OGUNBODE
Austin Bar Mentoring Program Co-Chair
ROBIN TEAGUE
San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Mentoring Program Chair
BILL WOOD
Denton County Bar Association Mentoring Program
Director
The practice of law cannot be taught without a
lesson on the values and morals that uphold the
legal profession. Learn about the importance
of mentoring in the ever-changing profession
and discover new resources available for your
mentoring program developed by the State Bar
Professionalism Committee.
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Dinner Buffet
GALLERIA I & II
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Wild Wild West Casino Party
PLAZA I & II
Saddle up your horses and put your best boots
on! Bring your best hand and try your luck of
the draw!
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Projects! Projects! Projects! Workshops
Time
1:35 p.m.
Topic/Event
Moderator/Panelists/Speakers
Holidays with Heroes
Amanda Navarette and Brooke Hendricks
Ector County Young Lawyers Association
Annual AAYLA Las Vegas CLE
Courtney Miller
Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association
Evening with the Judges
Amanda Navarette and Brooke Hendricks
Ector County Young Lawyers Association
Easter Bunny Fundraiser
Christy Hawkins
Texarkana Young Lawyers Association
Swearing In Ceremony for
Newly Licensed Attorneys
Alesha Williams and Stuart Hene
Smith County Young Lawyers Association
Chili Cookoff
Rosa Maria Berdeja
Arlington Young Lawyers Association
Kingpins for Kinship
Daniel Abasolo
Greater Denton County Young Lawyers Association
Women in Law Luncheon
Sarah Hoffman
Greater Denton County Young Lawyers Association
Small Affiliates
Moderator/Panelists/Speakers
Time
Topic/Event
2:45 p.m.
TYLA
Educating Educators
Amber James
TYLA
Work Life Balance Blog
Laura Docker
TYLA
Know Your Rights
Bill Gardner
TYLA
Battling Substance Abuse
for Everyone
Kristy Blanchard
TYLA
Generation Generosity
Rebekah Steely Brooker
TYLA
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Projects! Projects! Projects! Workshops
Social Media 101
Alex Yarbrough
TYLA
What Do Lawyers Do?
Sam Houston
TYLA
Slavery Out of the Shadows:
Spotlight on Human Trafficking
Dustin Howell
TYLA
Moderator/Panelists/Speakers
Topic/Event
Time
3:55 p.m.
Moderator/Panelists/Speakers
Topic/Event
Time
Pedometer Challenge
Jonathan R. Childers
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Coffee -> Careers ->
Conversations
Stephanie K. Gause
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Healthy Living
Barrett Shipp
San Antonio Young Lawyers Association
Reentry Austin
Amanda Arriaga
Austin Young Lawyers Association
Trial Academy
Amanda Arriaga
Austin Young Lawyers Association
TBD
TBD
Buzz for a Cause
Chris Stoy
Fort Worth – Tarrant County Young
Lawyers Association
Family Fun Days
Patricia Vargas
San Antonio Young Lawyers Association
Large Affiliates
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2014-2015 OFFICERS
STATE BAR OF TEXAS
Trey Apffel, President
Allan DuBois, President-elect
Lisa M. Tatum, Immediate Past President
Roger Key, Chair of the Board
Michelle Hunter, Executive Director
TEXAS YOUNG LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
Rebekah Steely Brooker, President
Dustin M. Howell, Chair of the Board
Sam Houston, Vice President
Baili B. Rhodes, Secretary
John W. Shaw, Treasurer
Priscilla D. Comacho, Chair-elect
Barrett Thomas, President-elect
Kristy Blanchard, Immediate Past President
LOCAL BAR SERVICES COMMITTEE
Janna Clarke, Chair
Keena Greyling
Amie S. Peace, Vice Chair
Wendy Humphrey
Christy Albano
Kimberly Killebrew
Kavita Balla
Michelle Latray
Randall Barrera
Lilia Ledesma
John C. Chunn
James Mosley
Tommy Coleman
Mary Reveles
Michael Dahlenburg
Catherine Than
Michael Davis
Karla Vargas
Santos Vargas
Ann L. Diamond
Michael J. Willson
Lacy L. Durham
Arturo Errisuriz
TYLA LOCAL AFFILIATES COMMITTEE
Alex Yarbrough, Chair
Laura W. Docker, Project Lead
Amanda A. Abraham
Brandon Crisp
Zeke Fortenberry
Bill Gardner
Amber L. James
Veronica S. Wolfe
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