June 2020 | Volume 83, No. 6 Lawyers Standing Strong. Read the digital edition Read past issues Features “Men, Their Rights and Nothing More; Women, Their Rights and Nothing Less” The 15th Amendment at 150 and the 19th Amendment at 100. Written by Paul K. Stafford Working Together The importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal industry. Written by Mandy Price and Star Carter Presidential Leadership and Legal Professionalism The ties that bind—part one. Written by Talmage Boston Law in a Time of Pandemic How Texas courts and lawyers responded to the pandemic of 1918-1920. Written by Stephen Pate History Lesson The Texas Supreme Court Historical Society sets the record straight. Written by Marilyn P. Duncan and David A. Furlow District of Brazos The Republic of Texas’ early court. Written by Ken Wise Creating a System An overview of the Spanish origins of Texas law. Written by Jason Boatright The Texas Bar Journal Short Story Contest 2020 Storytelling is alive and well, and the Texas Bar Journal relishes the opportunity to share some of it with you. Texas Supreme Court Order Final approval of amendments to Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 277. Texas Supreme Court Order Twelfth emergency order regarding the COVID-19 State of Disaster. Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda Proposed Rule Changes Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure Rule 13.05. Voluntary Appointment of Custodian Attorney to Act During Disability. Departments Comments Executive Director’s Page: ‘The Gift of Technology’—50-Year Lawyers Look Back Written by Trey Apffel President’s Page: Together as a Profession Written by Randy Sorrels State Bar Board Update: State Bar Board Tackles COVID-19 Issues in First Virtual Meeting Written by Lowell Brown State Bar Director Spotlight: John Charles "Charlie" Ginn Interview by Eric Quitugua Technology: Virtual Classes The rush for online schooling has raised privacy concerns. Written by Peggy Keene Ethics Question of the Month Ethics Opinion 687 TYLA President’s Page: Pictures to Last a Lifetime Written by Victor A. Flores Solo/Small Firm: You Can Land Clients Despite Corona Ramp up business development to keep your firm afloat. Written by Martha M. Newman Disciplinary Action Movers and Shakers Memorials Classified Advertising News From Around the Bar
