Houston Bar Association e-Bulletin
Monday, June 14, 2021
Bar News & Upcoming Events
Please Renew Your HBA Membership by June 30
Renew conveniently online and sign up for auto-renewal at hba.org, or pay by check with the renewal invoice that was sent to you. Please take a moment to review and update your contact information, as this will be included in the HBA Pictorial Roster. Email the HBA Membership Department with questions »
If you have already renewed your HBA membership for 2021-2022, thank you for joining us for an exciting new Bar Year!
Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
If you have not yet received your COVID-19 vaccine, U.S. District Court employees, friends and family are welcome to "take your best shot" today at the Federal Courthouse. Walk-ins are welcome, appointments are preferred »
Maximizing Your Practice in the 21st Century
Don't miss "Maximizing Your Practice in the 21st Century 201," the second of the two-part implicit bias awareness courses, which begins this Tuesday. Register »
Diversity & Inclusion Summer Associates Luncheon
On June 22, we invite you and your summer associates to celebrate this year's HBA D&I 1L Summer Clerkship Program with us as we celebrate employers and students and recognize the winners of the 2021 HBA Diversity Awards. Register for the free virtual event »
LGBTQ+ Law Student Mixer
Please join SLAGH, the HBA LGBTQ+ Committee, and the law schools for a pride mixer on Friday, June 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Axelrad. RSVP »
Gender Fairness Commitment Statement
Join more than 40 firms and legal departments that have signed on to the revised 2021 Gender Fairness Commitment Statement by July 1 and be included in the initial news release. Read the statement and sign on »
HBA Annual Dinner
The Annual Dinner is set for 6:00 p.m. on July 15 at River Oaks Country Club. Space is limited, so purchase your tickets now »
Volunteer & Giving Opportunities
Blood Drives
Save up to three lives with one donation at the HBA/HBAA/HYLA blood drives on June 17, 21, 23 or 27. Book your appointment »
Habitat for Humanity
Help us raise the $36,200 still needed to reach our funding goal and make a family's dreams come true with HBA Habitat. Donate any amount at houstonhabitat.org/hba »
LegalLine
Help provide simple legal advice over the phone for members of the public through the virtual HBA LegalLine program. Sign up to volunteer »
Thanks, Congratulations & Other Features
Thank You
Thank you to the sponsors of the June 22 Summer Associates Luncheon: Gibbs & Bruns LLP, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, and Porter Hedges LLP.
2021 Harvest Campaign
Donate or Pledge to the Harvest Campaign
Make your contribution to the 2021 Harvest Campaign by tomorrow, June 15, and you or your firm will be featured in our social media campaign to recognize those who support access to justice by making an early contribution. To all the firms and individuals who have already contributed, please accept our sincere gratitude. Learn more and donate »

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