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(24)
Angelica Hernandez
Attorney
Angelica Hernandez is an attorney who spoke on affirmative action and its current impacts on Texas.
Asha Rangappa
Senior Lecturer at Yale University
Asha Rangappa is a former FBI agent, senior lecturer at Yale University, and CNN contributor.
Baili Rhodes
Partner at West Webb Allbritton & Gentry
Baili Rhodes is a partner at West Webb Allbritton & Gentry and participated in event discussions.
Benny Agosto
President at Houston Bar Association
Benny Agosto is the President of the Houston Bar Association and participated in discussions on leadership and diversity.
Brent Turman
Senior Associate at Bell Nunnally & Martin
Brent Turman is a senior associate at Bell Nunnally & Martin and engaged in event discussions.
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 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 and engaged in event discussions.
Jake Monty
Managing Attorney at Monty & Ramirez
Jake Monty is the managing attorney at Monty & Ramirez and participated in event discussions.
Jessica Farrar
State Representative at Texas House of Representatives
Jessica Farrar is a Texas State Representative who discussed affirmative action and its current impacts on Texas.
Josh Team
President at Keller Williams Realty
Josh Team is the president of Keller Williams Realty and participated in event discussions.
Judge Audrey Moorehead
Judge at Dallas County Criminal Court 3
Judge Audrey Moorehead serves in Dallas County Criminal Court 3 and engaged in event discussions.
Judge Roy Ferguson
Judge at 394th Judicial District
Judge Roy Ferguson serves in the 394th Judicial District and participated in event discussions.
Larry Gibbs
Senior Counsel at Miller & Chevalier
Larry Gibbs is a senior counsel at Miller & Chevalier and former IRS Commissioner, who presented 'The United States of America – The National Debt, Our Annual Deficits, and the Risks They Pose.'
Lisa M. Tatum
Attorney
Lisa M. Tatum is an attorney who presented on affirmative action and its current impacts on Texas.
Mathiew Le
Attorney
Mathiew Le is an attorney who presented on affirmative action and its current impacts on Texas.
Noah Zandan
CEO & Co-Founder at Quantified
Noah Zandan is the CEO and co-founder of Quantified and participated in event discussions.
Penny Robe
President at Robe Law Firm
Penny Robe is the president of Robe Law Firm and engaged in event discussions.
Pierre Grosdidier
Counsel at Haynes and Boone, LLP
Pierre Grosdidier is a counsel at Haynes and Boone, LLP, who delivered a presentation titled '15 Tech Cases and Statutes Every Lawyer Should Know About.'
Randy Sorrels
President at State Bar of Texas
Randy Sorrels is the President of the State Bar of Texas and participated in discussions on leadership and the future plans of the organization.
Rocky Dhir
President & CEO at Atlas Legal Research
Rocky Dhir is the President and CEO of Atlas Legal Research and hosted several discussions during the event.
Sally Pretorius
Immediate Past President at Texas Young Lawyers Association
Sally Pretorius is the Immediate Past President of the Texas Young Lawyers Association and associate attorney at Koons Fuller.
Tom Leatherbury
Co-Leader, Appellate Practice Group at Vinson & Elkins
Tom Leatherbury is the co-leader of the Appellate Practice Group at Vinson & Elkins and participated in event discussions.
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 and engaged in conversations about leadership and the future plans of the organization.
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.