April 1 - 8, 2020
"Practicing Law in the Time of Coronavirus: How to Conduct Effective Hearings and Remote Depositions"
Watch this free CLE video any time! Click here for the course number and more information.
State Bar Grants MCLE Reporting Extension

The State Bar of Texas has granted an automatic 60-day MCLE credit reporting extension to attorneys reaching their compliance deadlines in March, April, and May. Click here to read more about the deadline extension.
You can earn CLE credit from home
with HBA CLE Videos

HBA members have access to over 75 hours of MCLE-accredited videos online at hba.org/watchcle .
HBA members also receive discounts at cleonline.com .

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Volunteer for LegalLine from Home

If you would like to volunteer from home, LegalLine is setting up a virtual hotline system .

The public will register by providing us with their name, phone number, a brief description of their legal question, and choose a designated time for 20 minutes of legal advice. We will email volunteers the caller’s information, asking that you use *67 before you dial the caller to block your number. We will also provide our basic referral resources and legal handbooks.

If you would like to volunteer, please use this form . Thank you!
Take a Pro Bono Case

The coronavirus outbreak is affecting livelihoods of families throughout Harris County. Low-income families who struggle to afford life's basic needs are now facing greater risks during this time of economic uncertainty. Although all Houston Volunteer Lawyers staff are working remotely, they are still mentoring and placing cases with volunteer attorneys to represent clients in family, housing, consumer, and other matters. To find a pro bono case that is right for you, use HVL's  Pro Bono Porta l .
Wellness tip: Consider using telemedicine and virtual doctor's offices for non-emergency medical issues.
The Houston Bar Association invites you to take advantage of its Wellness page, a special section of the HBA.org website with a focus on member attorneys’ physical and mental wellbeing in the legal profession and at home.

Check out wellness-related apps at hba.org/wellness
The HBA's live, in-person seminars are canceled until further notice. In-person HBA Section meetings and programs also are canceled until further notice. 

See hba.org/updates for the most current scheduling information.