State Bar of Texas

July/August 2022 | Vol. 85, No. 7

Laura Gibson takes office as president of the State Bar of Texas.

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Features

• ‘We Have a Responsibility to Each Other’
  Texas’ newest lawyers take the oath.
  Written by Eric Quitugua

• Law Day 2022 Contest Winners

• Building a New Highway From Texas to Mars
  A discussion about adapting to innovations in aerospace law.
  Written by Victor A. Flores

• OPINION: Space Hackers
  The need for updates in national and international cybersecurity laws.
  Written by Guillermo “Will” S. Trevino

• Up for the Challenge
  State Bar of Texas President Laura Gibson on effectuating meaningful change.
  Interview by Patricia Busa McConnico

• Committee Reports

• Section Reports

• ‘Always Strive for Better Justice’
  Michael J. Ritter’s quest to fulfill the Texas Young Lawyers Association’s mission of public service begins with an education on the courts.
  Interview by Eric Quitugua

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

• Supreme Court of Texas Order
  Renewed emergency order regarding indigent defense and the border security state of disaster.

Departments

• Comments

• Executive Director’s Page: Celebrating 50-Year Lawyers
  Written by Trey Apffel

• In Recess: From the Classics to the Courtroom
  Interview by Will Korn

• President’s Page: What I Learned From My Father—and From Closing His Practice
  Written by Laura Gibson

• Technology: Electronic Signatures Are Binding
  A look at recent caselaw.
  Written by Pierre Grosdidier

• State Bar Director Spotlight: Chad Baruch

• Ethics Question of the Month

• TYLA President’s Page: ‘What, Like It’s Hard?’
  Written by Michael J. Ritter

• Solo/Small Firm: Branding Essentials for Law Firms
  Six items to get your practice started.
  Written by Lisa Hopkins

• Disciplinary Actions

• Movers and Shakers

• Memorials

• Classified Advertising

• Humor: The Judge’s Daughter: Grandma Goes to Law School
  Written by Pamela Buchmeyer

• News From Around the Bar

• Pro Bono Spotlight: Robert C. Uhl
  Written by Will Korn