State Bar of Texas

March 2021 | Vol. 84, No. 3

Celebrating Women's History Month

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Features

• State Bar of Texas Rules Vote Summary of Proposed Amendments

• Advocating for Texas Women Lawyers
  The Women in the Profession Committee celebrates 30 years.
  Written by Katherine Kunz

• OPINION
  When There Are Nine
  A tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
  Written by Karri Bertrand

• Leading by Example
  The four women Texas Supreme Court justices discuss overcoming obstacles and forging ahead.
  Edited by Adam Faderewski

• Louise Raggio Speaks Her Mind

• Gaining Ground
  A timeline of achievements of notable women in the law.

• Knowing How to Lead
  Retired Chief Justice Carolyn Wright discusses making a difference.
  Written by Amy M. Stewart

• A New Way to Help
  The State Bar of Texas teamed with Paladin to create an online pro bono portal that connects lawyers with those in need.
  Written by Adam Faderewski

• OPINION
  Homage to the Presumption of Innocence
  Written by John B. Stevens Jr.

• State Bar of Texas 2021-2022 Proposed Combined Budget

• 2021-2022 TYLA President-elect Candidates and Executive Committee Election

• Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda Proposed Rule Changes
  Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.17. Sale of Law Practice

• Texas Supreme Court Order
  Thirty-third emergency order regarding the COVID-19 state of disaster.

• Texas Supreme Court Order
  Thirty-fourth emergency order regarding the COVID-19 state of disaster.

• Texas Supreme Court Order
  Thirty-fifth emergency order regarding the COVID-19 state of disaster.

Departments

• Executive Director’s Page: A Historic Moment Along a Journey Incomplete
  Written by Trey Apffel

• In Recess: Bamboo, Steel, Character Development
  Two Houston attorneys showcase the Japanese sword arts of Iaido and Kendo.
  Interview by Eric Quitugua

• President’s Page: Task Force Is Ensuring Grievance Process Is Fair to All
  Written by Larry McDougal

• State Bar Board Update: Board Continues Work on Diversity Issues

• Technology: Facial Recognition Software
  Cities trend to ban the technology in public.
  Written by Peggy Keene

• State Bar Director Spotlight: Luis M. Cardenas
  Interview by Eric Quitugua

• Ethics Question of the Month

• TYLA President’s Page: Celebrating Women Making History
  Written by Britney Harrison

• Solo/Small Firm: Authority Marketing
  Capitalizing on lawyers’ thought leadership.
  Written by Stacey E. Burke

• Disciplinary Actions

• Movers and Shakers

• Memorials

• Classified Advertising

• Humor: The Man Who Became Celine Dion and Other Adventures in Name Changes
  Written by John G. Browning

• News From Around the Bar