Houston Bar Association e-Bulletin
Monday, June 29 , 2020
You Are Important to the HBA - Please Renew by July 1
We sincerely hope that you will continue to be part of the 150-year-old Houston Bar Association, as we work hard every day to support your practice and the Houston community.
We cannot do that without you. Your 2020-2021 HBA membership renewal is due on July 1. If you have already renewed, we truly thank you. If you have not yet had the chance, please click here to renew today. If you have any questions, email [email protected].
Save Lives. Donate Blood.
The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center serves more than 170 hospitals and health care institutions in the 26-county Texas Gulf Coast, Brazos Valley and East Texas regions. Due to statewide closures of donation sites, blood supply is dangerously low. Donating blood is safe during COVID-19. Please donate blood by 15 minute appointment at any of the HBA/HYLA/HBAA blood drive locations. Free antibody testing and 4th of July beach towel to every successful donor. Share with your friends, family, and legal staff. The drives are open to all. Click on the date to schedule your appointment. Use donor code HBA1 to credit the Houston Bar Association.
Celebrating Pride Month
In honor of June being LGBTQ+ Pride Month, click here to read Heath DeJean's profile of the HBA LGBTQ+ Committee from the May-June 2020 issue of The Houston Lawyer.

Videos from the LGBTQ+ Community Legal Symposium on March 11 are now available for all to watch for free! Click here to view presentations by former Houston Mayor Annise Parker, representatives from The Montrose Center, and legal experts.
HYLA Presents Panel on Racism and Justice
In honor of Juneteenth, the Houston Young Lawyers Association has planned a virtual panel discussion on "Anti-Black Racism and the Call for Justice" on Tuesday, June 30, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Please click here for information on panelists and registration.
Learn More About Helping Those Facing Eviction
With the moratorium lifted on May 18, many Houstonians in need may face eviction. Please consider volunteering to help families and individuals stay in their homes by signing up to learn more through Houston Volunteer Lawyers. Click here to have HVL contact you with information.
Family Law Attorneys: Sign up to Volunteer for Virtual LegalLine
The HBA is continuing to operate its LegalLine program virtually. Volunteers provide simple, free, legal advice over the phone in 20 minute segments from the comfort of their home or office. Attorneys in all areas of law are needed, but there is a particular need for family law attorneys. Click here to sign up to give family law advice. Click here to give legal advice in another area of practice.
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COVID-19 Updates
For the latest updates on the courts and other COVID-19 resources, visit hba.org/updates.
Member Benefit: HBA Career Center
Searching for the perfect candidate to fill a position in your legal office? Seeking a new job for yourself? Create an account with the HBA Career Center and browse opportunities today at hba.org/jobs.

Right now, the HBA Career Center is offering free résumé critiques from the experts at TopRésumé. Click here for instructions on how to take advantage of this service.