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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR 2012 DATES
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH - MAY 13
SENIOR LAWYERS' DINNER - MAY 16
UPCOMING DBA PROGRAMS/OTHER
ALL CLE PROGRAMS ARE FREE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
SENIOR LAWYERS DINNER-GET YOUR TICKETS
Click here to purchase your ticket to the 10th Annual Senior Lawyers' Appreciation Dinner Wednesday, May 16, 5:30 p.m. Keynote speaker: Mayor Mike Rawlings. For questions, or more information, contact Kathryn Zack
ETHICS CLE TODAY
Join us at today's North Dallas Friday Clinic at Two Lincoln Centre (5420 LBJ Fwy, Ste. 240) to hear Brett Stalcup and Dr. Adele Hurst speak on "Behind the Façade – How the Practice of Law Impacts the way Attorneys Handle Depression and Grief." Ethics 1.00. RSVP to Kathryn Zack Sponsored by the Peer Assistance and CLE Committees.
ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN SOCIAL MEDIA
All members are invited to hear "The Ethical Considerations of Use of Social Media” with speakers Randy Johnston, Robert Kraft and Alison Moore. Thursday, May 17, noon at Belo. Ethics 1.00. RSVP to Jessica Smith
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LANDLORD-TENANT ADVICE CLINICS
Join DVAP and the Housing Crisis Center at weekly landlord-tenant advice-only clinics. Wednesdays from 6:00– 9:00 p.m. at the Housing Crisis Center. By donating just two to three hours of your time at one of our weekly clinics you can help prevent homelessness in our community. For more information on this rewarding pro bono experience, contact Maryann D’Aniello
GOOD SUMMER HELP AVAILABLE – POSITIONS NEEDED
More employers are needed! The Summer Law Intern Program Committee is in need of firms and/or corporate legal departments to provide either part- or full-time positions for either 4-8-weeks this summer. Dallas ISD high school seniors (many who are mock trial students) have been interviewed and selected for the program, and now need real office experience such as filing, research, copying, going to hearings, etc. We can provide their screened resumes/applications. For more information, contact Amy Smith or click here
DALLAS TOMORROW III -YOU ARE INVITED
All members and the public are invited to Dallas Tomorrow III on Monday, May 21, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Belo. Speakers include Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, Dallas Arts District Executive Director Veletta Lill, Parkland Hospital's Senior Vice President of Facilities Development Walter Jones and Mike Morath, DISD Board Trustee. RSVP to Sherri Evans
ROAD TO EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
You are invited to attend the "Road to Executive Leadership Program" Tuesday, May 22, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Belo. MCLE 1.00. Speakers: David Huntley, Senior VP, GC and Secretary, AT&T Advertising Solutions; Shauna Martin, Former EVP and GC Strategic Transactions GENBAND; Richard Cheng, GC Senior Care Centers; and Hyatte Simmons, Retired GC DART. Questions? Contact Alicia Hernandez Sponsored by the Minority Participation Committee, DAYL In-House Committee and White & Wiggins, L.L.P.
NEW LAWYER LUNCHEON
All new lawyers are invited to join the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program for an informative Pro Bono orientation and complimentary lunch on Wednesday, May 23, noon, at Belo. Contact Chris Reed-Brown for more information.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE POTTER'S HOUSE LEGAL CLINIC
DVAP needs volunteer attorneys to help at The Potter’s House Legal Clinic on Friday, May 18, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Clinic will be held in the Sport’s Center of The Potter’s House, 6777 West Kiest Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75236. Contact Patsy Quinn for more information and to volunteer.
LAW STUDENT PROFESSIONALISM PROGRAM
Calling all law students--you are invited to the DBA's "Law Student Professionalism Program" Thursday, May 31, 2:00 p.m. at Belo. RSVP to Alicia Hernandez
DO YOU HANDLE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION LAW?
Join the DBA’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Law Section and attend compelling CLE programs to learn more about laws regulating employer sponsored benefit plans. The annual dues are only $20, Join today !
ADVERTISE IN THE LEGAL RESOURCE & EXPERT WITNESS GUIDE
Don’t miss your opportunity to advertise (print & online) in the #1 “Legal Resource & Expert Witness Guide ” in Dallas County. Contact PJ Hines at 214-597-5920.
MEMBER BENEFITS
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VISIT THE DBA'S ONLINE CAREER CENTER
The DBA has launched an Online Career Center that will match attorneys and legal professionals with employers. Jobseekers can search jobs, post their resume and set up email alerts. Employers can post job openings as well as search resumes to find the right candidate! Click here to get connected.
EZ MESSENGER HANDLES SERVICE OF PROCESS
EZ Messenger utilizes licensed and certified process servers who will make every effort to effect service as expeditiously as possible. EZ Messenger is staffed to handle all "rush" service of process and can be relied upon to effectively complete all types of service. An online status check is available, and you can view or download your affidavit of service from EZ Messenger. Contact them at www.ezmessenger.com/tx or 214-748-4200.
BELO MANSION AND PAVILION AVAILABLE FOR MEETINGS/PARTIES
Members may rent the Belo Mansion and Pavilion for parties and meetings. For more information, contact Dawn Finley
OTHER
MAGISTRATE JUDGE POSITION AVAILABLE
The U.S. Northern District of Texas is seeking applicants to fill the position of full-time magistrate judge at Dallas. Deadline to apply: June 12, 2012. To apply, or for more information, click here
JLTLA TRIAL ADVOCACY SERIES-FREE CLE
Join J.L. Turner Legal Association Tuesday, May 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. to hear "Effective Trial Practices – Direct Examinations With Trial Lawyers," with speakers Carlyle Chapman and William Toles. Location: Hon. Eric Moyé's Courtroom, George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Bldg. (600 Commerce Street). RSVP to Karen McCloud
LEGAL AID CELEBRATES 60TH ANNIVERSARY: SAVE THE DATE!
Please join Legal Aid of NorthWest Texasfor its 60th anniversary celebration of providing legal aid to the poor throughout North and West Texas on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at the Belo Mansion, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Click here to view the invitation. RSVP to Jane Fritz or by calling Jane at (817) 339-5309.
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RESOURCE: RULES & ETHICS OPINIONS
See the Texas Center for Legal Ethics & Professionalism website Click "Resources" for opinions and disciplinary rules.
