Houston Bar Association e-Bulletin
Monday, February 24, 2020
Just a Few Tickets Left for HBF Luncheon Tomorrow
This is your last chance to purchase tickets for the Houston Bar Foundation's Annual Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Reid Ryan. Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 25, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis. Click here to register now!
Celebrate Black History Month, Feb. 28
Join members of the local legal community in observing Black History Month with Harris County District Courts, Friday, February 28 beginning 2:00 p.m. at the Civil Courthouse 17th Floor Ceremonial Courtroom. Hear remarks from special guests and learn about significant cases and figures in our history.
We're $24,000 Away! Help HBA & Habitat Build Hope for a Local Family
Help the HBA Habitat Committee raise $75,000 to fund its 23rd home build! Please consider donating any amount online at houstonhabitat.org/hba, or visit the committee's webpage for more information. Donations are also welcomed via cash or check made to Houston Bar Foundation with "Habitat" in the memo, delivered to the Houston Bar, 1111 Bagby Street, FLB#200, Houston, Texas 77002. Sponsors at $250 or more are recognized with a brick on the build site sign as well as additional recognition on the HBA website, the HBA Habitat Committee's Facebook page, and various HBA publications. Click here for details.
Jaworski Award Luncheon Honors Stewart W. Gagnon, March 3
You're invited to the presentation of the HBA Auxiliary's 30th Annual Leon Jaworski Award to Stewart W. Gagnon, featuring a keynote presentation by Leon Jaworski's grandson Joe Jaworski, Tuesday, March 3 from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Briar ClubClick here to register.
Hold 'Em for HYLF, Feb. 27
Join lawyers, judges, and friends in raising money for HYLF's Grant Program. The Houston Young Lawyers Foundation is hosting its 4th Annual Charity Poker Tournament on Thursday, February 27 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at True Anomaly Brewing Co. Click here to register or learn more. Contact Alex Roberts or Veronica Rossitto to learn how to become a sponsor for this event. 
Mentor a Newly-Licensed Attorney
The Professionalism Committee is seeking HBA members licensed for 5+ years to become mentors in its mentorship program. Mentors in all areas of law are welcome. Click here to apply as a mentor.
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Help HBF Support Access to Justice
The Houston Bar Foundation's Kay Sim Endowment helps promote access to justice for all in our community. Visit hba.org/endowment to learn more and make a contribution today.
Thanks & Congrats
Thank you to the Montgomery County Bar Association, the Woodlands Bar Association, and the volunteers who staffed the Conroe VA legal advice clinic on Feb. 22: Felicia Alexander, Joshua Dunegan, Max Fin, Cynthia Haagenson, Robert Holthus, Rachel Kahane and Andrew Lehmann.
Save the Dates in 2020!
Annual HBA Golf Tournament (Sponsorships and player spots available now!) 
Thursday, April 30

HBA Annual Dinner & 150th Anniversary Celebration: Thursday, May 14

2nd Annual Diversity & Inclusion Summit: Friday, September 18
March Bulletin Out Soon
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