Local Bar ServicesThe State Bar Local Bar Services department works with the
Local Bar Services Committee to establish a close relationship with all
of the local bar associations and special purpose bars throughout Texas.
Local Bar Services offers assistance in planning and implementing programs
that further the legal profession's involvement in public service and to
improve the legal profession's standing with the public at large. The Local
Bar Services Committee provides services to bar associations through the
annual Bar Leaders Conference, maintaining databases on the local bars
and their officers, and collecting and disseminating information on worthwhile
projects which can be replicated by other local bar associations. 2009 Bar Leaders Conference
The 2009 Bar Leaders Conference was held at the Westin Galleria in Houston
Texas from July 17-19. Click
here for more information (pdf).
Bar Leaders Written Instructions
NewsPro Bono Section Award
Congratulations to Cameron County for their innovative projects and being
the recipient of the Pro Bono Section Award, given by The Supreme Court
Task Force to Expand Legal Service. 2008 Bar Leaders Conference
Did you miss the 2008 Bar Leaders Conference or would you like
to view the electronic version of the resources? Click
here to download the 2008 Bar Leaders Conference Handbook!
Law Day
The State Bar of Texas commemorated Lincoln's Bicentennial
by honoring his Legacy of Liberty on Law Day, May 1st, 2009 at the
Texas Law Center. Students from around the state participated in their local
bar association's Law Day contest. Categories for the contests included
editorials, photos and posters of the role of law in fulfilling the promises
of the Declaration of Independence for all. All first place winners from
each category were submitted to the State Bar for the statewide competition.
Congratulations to the State
of Texas winners (pdf). YouTube Contest: Ideals that Unite Us
What are the ideals that unite us as citizens of this country? That's the
theme of the State Bar's new YouTube video contest. To enter the contest, create
a video no longer than three minutes that captures your vision of the
ideals that unite us as Texans. You must be a Texas resident or an
attorney licensed to practice in Texas. Online entry forms will be available by October 1, 2008. The deadline for
entries is March 16, 2009. You can enter the contest as an individual or
as part of a group. We encourage local bar associations to submit their
own video entry. The call for entries video and additional contest details
can be found at www.texasbar.com/texansonjustice.
Tool KitsAs part of the State Bar's Let's Do Justice for Texas public
education initiative, State Bar President Harper Estes is calling on
you as Texas lawyers to reach out to your communities and engage the public
in discussions on the legal and civic issues affecting our state and our
nation. The State Bar is creating a series of toolkits for Texas lawyers to use
as resource guides when addressing students, civic organizations, or the
media. Toolkits on "The Rule of Law" and "Elections" are available that
include: - a fact sheet
- frequently asked questions
- talking points for speaking engagements
- a sample op-ed or a sample speech
- a list of online resources
- a how-to for speaking to a classroom
- information on the latest YouTube contest – Texans on Justice – Ideals
That Unite Us."
The toolkits are available
for download, or to have a copy mailed to you please call the Communications
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