The State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2019 was a premier gathering organized by the State Bar of Texas, bringing together legal professionals from across the state. This event provided a platform for attorneys, judges, and legal scholars to engage in professional development, network with peers, and discuss pressing legal issues.
The meeting featured a diverse array of sessions covering key topics such as updates on affirmative action and its current impacts on Texas, as well as discussions on diversity within the legal profession. Notably, the Diversity Forum included a session titled "Update on Affirmative Action & Current Impacts on Texas," presented by Lisa M. Tatum, State Representative Jessica Farrar, Angelica Hernandez, and Mathiew Le.
Attendees had the opportunity to earn up to a year's worth of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits over the two-day event. The program also included keynote addresses from distinguished speakers, enhancing the educational experience. Additionally, the event offered numerous networking opportunities, including luncheons and receptions, facilitating connections among legal professionals.
This annual meeting was ideal for legal practitioners seeking to stay informed about developments in the field, fulfill CLE requirements, and expand their professional networks within the Texas legal community.
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Speakers(34)
Amy Starnes
Public Information Director at State Bar of Texas
Amy Starnes is the Public Information Director at the State Bar of Texas.
Angelica Hernandez
Attorney
Angelica Hernandez is an attorney specializing in affirmative action and diversity-related legal matters.
Asha Rangappa
Senior Lecturer at Yale University
Asha Rangappa is a former FBI agent, senior lecturer at Yale University, and a CNN contributor.
Baili Rhodes
Partner at West Webb Allbritton & Gentry
Baili Rhodes is a partner at West Webb Allbritton & Gentry.
Benny Agosto
President at Houston Bar Association
Benny Agosto is the President of the Houston Bar Association and a practicing attorney.
Benny Agosto, Jr.
President at Houston Bar Association
Benny Agosto, Jr. is the President of the Houston Bar Association and a partner at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Aziz.
Brent Turman
Senior Associate at Bell Nunnally & Martin
Brent Turman is a senior associate at Bell Nunnally & Martin.
Dan Rather
President & CEO at News and Guts
Dan Rather is the President and CEO of News and Guts, and a renowned journalist with decades of experience in broadcast news.
David E. McCraw
Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at New York Times
David McCraw is the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at the New York Times.
Elliot May n
Films and Marketing Consultant at DHD Films
Elliot May n is a films and marketing consultant at DHD Films.
Elliot Mayén
Films and Marketing Consultant at DHD Films
Elliot Mayén is a Films and Marketing Consultant at DHD Films and participated in the annual meeting.
Eric Quitugua
Assistant Editor at Texas Bar Journal
Eric Quitugua is the assistant editor at the Texas Bar Journal.
Hannah Allison
Pro Bono Programs Administrator at State Bar of Texas
Hannah Allison is the Pro Bono Programs Administrator at the State Bar of Texas.
Jake Monty
Managing Attorney at Monty & Ramirez
Jake Monty is the managing attorney at Monty & Ramirez.
Jennifer Dunham
Web Content Specialist at State Bar of Texas
Jennifer Dunham is a web content specialist at the State Bar of Texas.
Jessica Farrar
State Representative at Texas House of Representatives
Jessica Farrar is a State Representative in the Texas House of Representatives, known for her work on affirmative action and diversity.
Josh Team
President at Keller Williams Realty
Josh Team is the President of Keller Williams Realty.
Judge Audrey Moorehead
Judge at Dallas County Criminal Court 3
Judge Audrey Moorehead serves in Dallas County Criminal Court 3.
Judge Roy Ferguson
Judge at 394th Judicial District
Judge Roy Ferguson serves in the 394th Judicial District.
Larry Gibbs
Senior Counsel at Miller & Chevalier
Larry Gibbs is a senior counsel at Miller & Chevalier and former IRS Commissioner.
Laurence Colletti
Executive Producer at Legal Talk Network
Laurence Colletti is the Executive Producer at Legal Talk Network.
Lia Davis
Senior Litigation Attorney at Disability Rights Texas
Lia Davis is a senior litigation attorney at Disability Rights Texas, focusing on disability rights law.
Lisa M. Tatum
Attorney at LM Tatum, PLLC
Lisa M. Tatum is an attorney at LM Tatum, PLLC, with expertise in affirmative action and diversity issues.
Mathiew Le
Attorney
Mathiew Le is an attorney with a focus on affirmative action and current impacts on Texas law.
Noah Zandan
CEO & Co-Founder at Quantified
Noah Zandan is the CEO and co-founder of Quantified.
Penny Robe
President at Robe Law Firm
Penny Robe is the president of Robe Law Firm.
Pierre Grosdidier
Counsel at Haynes and Boone, LLP
Pierre Grosdidier is a counsel at Haynes and Boone, LLP, specializing in technology-related legal issues.
Randy Sorrels
President at State Bar of Texas
Randy Sorrels is the President of the State Bar of Texas.
Rocky Dhir
President & CEO at Atlas Legal Research
Rocky Dhir is the President and CEO of Atlas Legal Research.
Sally Pretorius
Immediate Past President at Texas Young Lawyers Association
Sally Pretorius is the Immediate Past President of the Texas Young Lawyers Association and an associate attorney at Koons Fuller.
Ted Boutrous
Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Ted Boutrous is a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, specializing in appellate and media law.
Tom Leatherbury
Co-Leader, Appellate Practice Group at Vinson & Elkins
Tom Leatherbury is the co-leader of the Appellate Practice Group at Vinson & Elkins.
Victor Flores
President at State Bar of Texas Young Lawyers Association
Victor Flores is the President of the State Bar of Texas Young Lawyers Association.
Wil Haygood
Author and Journalist
Wil Haygood is an acclaimed biographer, Pulitzer finalist, and award-winning author and reporter.
Event Details
- Date
- June 13-14, 2019
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Austin, United States
- JW Marriott
- Pricing
- $295 early bird
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including attorneys, judges, and legal scholars.
- CLE Credits
- Up to a year's worth of CLE credits over two days.