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Firms of 5-24 Attorneys Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & FriendAdair & Myers PLLC Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing P.C. Ajamie LLP Andrews Myers, P.C.Bair Hilty, P.C.Baker Williams Matthiesen LLP The Bale Law Firm, PLLCBarrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP Bateman/Pugh, PLLC Bell, Ryniker & Letourneau, P.C. Berg & Androphy Bingham, Mann & HouseBlank Rome LLPBrewer & Pritchard PC Buck Keenan LLP Burck, Lapidus, Jackson & Chase, P.C. Bush & Ramirez, L.L.C. Butler I Hailey Caddell & Chapman Cage Hill & Niehaus, L.L.P.Campbell Harrison & Dagley LLP Campbell & Riggs, P.C.Chernosky Smith Ressling & Smith PLLC Christian Smith & Jewell, L.L.P. Connelly • Baker • Wotring LLP Cozen O’Connor Crady, Jewett & McCulley, LLP David Black & Associates De Lange Hudspeth McConnell & Tibbets LLP Devlin Naylor & Turbyfill PLLC Dinkins Kelly Lenox Lamb & Walker, L.L.P. Dobrowski, Larkin & Johnson LLP Dow Golub Remels & Beverly, LLP Doyle Restrepo Harvin & Robbins, L.L.P. Ebanks Horne Rota Moos LLPEdison, McDowell & Hetherington LLP Ellis, Carstarphen, Dougherty & Griggs P.C. Ewing & Jones, PLLCFaubus & Scarborough LLPFernelius Alvarez PLLCFibich Hampton Leebron Briggs Josephson, LLP Fisher, Boyd, Brown & Huguenard, LLPFisher & Phillips LLP Fizer Beck Webster Bentley & Scroggins, P.C.Fleming, Nolen & Jez, L.L.P. Frank, Elmore, Lievens, Chesney & Turet, L.L.P. Fullenweider Wilhite PCFunderburk Funderburk Courtois, LLP Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Germer Gertz, L.L.P.

Givens & Johnston PLLCGodwin Lewis, P.C. Goldstein & Lipski, PLLC Gordon & Rees LLPGreer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P.Hagans Burdine Montgomery & Rustay, P.C.Harris, Hilburn & Sherer Harrison, Bettis, Staff, McFarland & Weems, L.L.P.Hartline Dacus Barger Dreyer LLPHays McConn Rice & Pickering, P.C. Hicks Thomas LLP Hirsch & Westheimer, P.C. Holm I Bambace LLP Hunton & Williams LLP Jackson Gilmour & Dobbs, PCJackson Lewis LLPJenkins Kamin, L.L.P. Johnson DeLuca Kurisky & Gould, P.C. Johnson Radcliffe Petrov & Bobbitt PLLC Johnson, Trent, West & Taylor, L.L.P.Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, L. L. P.Joyce, McFarland + McFarland LLP Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC Kelly, Sutter & Kendrick, P.C.Kroger | BurrusLeBlanc Bland P.L.L.C.Legge Farrow Kimmitt McGrath & Brown, L.L.P. Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP Liskow & Lewis Lorance & Thompson, PC MacIntyre & McCulloch, LLPMcGinnis Lochridge & Kilgore LLPMcGuireWoods LLP McLeod Alexander Powel & Apffel PC MehaffyWeber PCMiller Scamardi & Carraba Mills Shirley L.L.P. Morris Lendais Hollrah & Snowden Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.Murray | Lobb PLLCNathan Sommers Jacobs Ogden, Gibson, Broocks, Longoria & Hall, LLP Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.Pagel Davis & Hill PC Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott Perdue Kidd & Vickery Phelps Dunbar LLP Phillips, Akers & Womac, PCPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Ramey, Chandler, McKinley & Zito Ramsey & Murray PCReynolds, Frizzell, Black, Doyle, Allen & Oldham L.L.P.Roach & Newton, L.L.P. Roberts Markel Weinberg PC

Ross, Banks, May, Cron & Cavin, P.C.Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, L.L.P. Rusty Hardin & Associates, P.C. Rymer, Moore, Jackson & Echols, P.C.Schiffer Odom Hicks & Johnson PLLC Schirrmeister Diaz-Arrastia Brem LLPSchwartz, Junell, Greenberg & Oathout, LLP Schwartz, Page & Harding L.L.P. Shannon Martin Finkelstein & Alvarado, P.C.Shepherd, Scott, Clawater & Houston, L.L.P.Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP Short Carter Morris, LLPSingleton Cooksey LLP Smith Murdaugh Little & Bonham, L.L.P. Smyser Kaplan & Veselka, L.L.P.Sprott, Rigby, Newsom, Robbins & Lunceford, P.C.Stevenson & Murray Strong Pipkin Bissell & Ledyard, L.L.P.Stuart & Associates P.C.Sutton McAughan Deaver, PLLC Tekell, Book, Allen & Morris, L.L.P.Thompson & Horton LLP Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP Tucker, Taunton, Snyder & Slade, P.C. Tucker Vaughan Gardner & Barnes, P.C.Ware, Jackson, Lee & Chambers, L.L.P. Watt Beckworth Thompson Henneman & Sullivan LLP Weycer Kaplan Pulaski & Zuber, P.C. White Mackillop & Gallant P.C. Williams, Birnberg & Andersen, L.L.P.Williams Kherkher Hart Boundas LLP Williams Morgan & Amerson, P.C. Willingham, Fultz & Cougill, LLP Wilson, Cribbs & Goren, P.C. Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker Wright Abshire, Attorneys, PC Wright & Close, L.L.P.Yetter Coleman LLP Ytterberg Deery Knull LLPZimmerman, Axelrad, Meyer, Stern & Wise, P.C. Zukowski, Bresenhan & Sinex, L.L.P.

Firms of 25-49 Attorneys Adams & Reese LLPAkin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLPBaker & McKenzie LLP Beck I Redden LLP Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, L.L.P.Chamberlain Hrdlicka White Williams & Aughtry Coats I RoseCokinos Bosien & YoungGibbs & Bruns LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Hoover Slovacek LLPJones Day Littler Mendelson, PCOlson & Olson LLPSeyfarth Shaw LLP Firms of 50-100 Attorneys Baker Hostetler LLP Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP Jackson Walker L.L.P. Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, L.L.P.Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Porter Hedges LLP Thompson & Knight LLP Winstead PC

Firms of 100+ Attorneys Andrews Kurth LLP Baker Botts L.L.P. Bracewell & Giuliani LLP Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Haynes and Boone LLP Locke Lord LLPVinson & Elkins LLP

Corporate Legal Departments Anadarko Petroleum Corporation AT&T Texas BP CenterPoint Energy El Paso Corporation Kellogg Brown & Root Inc LyondellBasell IndustriesMAXXAM IncNewfield Exploration CompanyPetrobras America Inc. Plains Exploration & Production Co. Pride International Inc. Rice University S & B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd Sysco Corporation Texas Children’s Hospital Total E&P USA Inc. University of Houston System

Law School Faculty South Texas College of Law Thurgood Marshall School of Law University of Houston Law Center

Government Agencies City of Houston Legal Department Harris County Attorney’s Office Harris County District Attorney’s Office Harris County Domestic Relations OfficeMetropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County TexasPort of Houston Authority of Harris County Texas

The Houston Bar Association 100 Club is a special category of membership that indicates a commitment to the advancement of the legal profession and the better-ment of the community. The following law firms, govern-

ment agencies, law schools, and corporate legal departments with five or more attorneys have become members of the 100 Club by enrolling 100 percent of their attorneys as members of the HBA.

Join the HBA 100 Club!

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More than 225 HBA members and their families planted 1,100 trees at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center to commemorate Arbor Day on January 26. The project was sponsored and organized by the HBA’s Lawyers Against Waste Committee at the request of HBA presi-dent, Brent Benoit, who wanted to help replenish Houston’s crucial tree canopy that suffered devastation during last year’s drought.According to Joe Blanton, Conservation Director of the Houston Arbo-retum, the HBA project involved the largest number of volunteers and the largest number of trees planted in a single day by one group at the Arboretum. Many members brought their families, friends and staffers to the

event, planting in shifts from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. In addition to planting the trees, HBA members donated $12,260 to purchase the five-gallon trees. “When we challenge our members to help in the community, they al-ways come through in a big way,” said Benoit. “We wanted to help keep Houston green and replenish the trees lost during last year’s drought. Our members stepped up not only to buy trees, but also to bring out their families and friends to join in planting them.” For a complete list of donors and volunteers, visit the HBA website, www.hba.org.

Keeping Houston GreenHBA Volunteers Plant 1,100 Trees at Houston Arboretum

HBA members, family and friends help keep Houston green at the arboretum.

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The HBA’s first participation in the Souper Bowl of Caring met with great success in two areas – financial contributions and volunteer service at the Houston Food Bank. The Souper Bowl of Caring is a national movement to fight hunger and poverty in local communities centered around the time leading up to the NFL’s Super Bowl Sunday. HBA members contributed $13,555 in cash donations, which translates into 40,665 meals for hungry families in Houston. Each $1 donation buys three meals. Nearly 100 Houston attorneys and family members volunteered at the Houston Food Bank on Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 9:00

a.m. until noon. Volunteers and their children worked bagging rice and beans, while other volunteers sorted and boxed donated food. In all, HBA volunteers pushed out 17,233 lbs. of food, which produced 14,360 meals for a typical family of four. “We challenged our members to help alleviate hunger in Houston by donating through the Souper Bowl of Caring and the Food Bank,” said HBA president, Brent Benoit. “As they always do, our members met both of those challenges in a big way.” For a complete list of Houston Food Bank volunteers, visit www.hba.org.

HBA Donors, Volunteers Make First Souper Bowl Project a Success

HBA members and families

pushed out 17,233 lbs.

of food at the Houston Food Bank

on Saturday, January 19.

Congratulations to South Texas College of Law students, who collected 883 lbs. of food and $19,079 for the Houston Food Bank. They were interviewed by ABC13.

Friday, March 1, 2013Basic Estate Planning

Thursday, March 7, 2013Social Media & Employment Law

Thursday, March 8, 2013iPad and the Attorney*

Thursday, March 28, 2013The Departing Texas Employee: Non-competes, Trade Secrets, Fiduciary Duties, and the Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine

Thursday, April 11, 2013What the Frack is Going On?

Friday, April 12, 2013“Story Telling” - The Greatest Tool of Persuasion

Friday, April 19, 2013Employment Law Litigation: The Ad-dition of Spice, Drama, and Danger to Employment Law Cases*

Friday, April 26, 2013The Ethics of Cloud Computing*

Upcoming HBA/CLE Seminars

Please note changes in CLE Seminars: Friday seminars are held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the NEW Harris County Jury Assembly Plaza, 1201 Congress Plaza. Thursday seminars are held from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. at the Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane. Seminars are free to HBA members only; members may purchase written materials for $15. The cost for non-members is $50 per program, including written materials. Seminars are approved for 1.5 hours of

MCLE credit, some including ethics credit (ethics noted above with *). Registration at the door only. Please visit www.hba.org for the full seminar schedule.

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The HBA’s Houston Volunteer Lawyers will host a special “Tax-A-Thon” program on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 from 9:45 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the HVL office, 712 Main Street, Suite 2700. The goal of the program is to give consumers simple legal information on individual income tax issues. Consumers will call in and make appointments prior to the program. Volunteer attorneys knowledgeable in tax law are needed for two hour shifts from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. or from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Training and lunch will be provided for volunteers, and volunteers will be eligible to win a $50 VISA gift card. If you are interested in volunteering for the Tax-A-Thon or would like more information, contact Erum Jivani at 713-228-0735, ext. 122.

Volunteers Needed for Tax-A-Thon, March 13

Making Justice Happen: Veteran’s Story Featured on Channel 13 News Pro Bono volunteers from the law firm of Berg & Androphy stepped in on an emergency basis to stop an eviction and ended up reversing a foreclosure on behalf of a 91-year-old woman. Her story, reported by Deborah Wrigley, was featured on KTRK Channel 13 news on February 6. Severina Wilson is a 91-year-old widow, and a veteran of both World War ll and Korea. And through no fault of her own, she was about to lose her Pasadena home when Berg & Androphy attorneys Joel Androphy, Sarah Frazier and Kevin Clark stepped in to represent her pro bono and get the bank to clear up errors on their part that resulted in Ms. Wilson

almost losing her home, even though she had never missed a payment that was due.

A volunteer at the VA hospital, Ms. Wilson met HVL Executive Director Alissa Rubin Go-

mez at a veterans legal clinic there. HVL contacted Berg & Androphy about taking on her case. They were able to stop her from being evicted, then contacted the bank directly and resolved the issue, making sure that Ms. Wilson can live in the home she loves for the rest of her life. These volunteers truly made a difference, and so can you. To take a case, visit www.portal.makejusticehappen.org.

HVL Hosts Family Law Seminar, May 10 The Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program will present its 2013 Fam-ily Law Seminar on Friday, May 10, 2013 at South Texas College of Law, Garrett-Townes Auditorium, 1303 San Jacinto, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The program will feature board certified family law attorneys and other expert family law specialists speaking on a variety of topics relevant to this area of law. The program is approved for 6.5 hours of MCLE credit, includ-ing 1 hour ethics credit. The seminar is free to attorneys who volunteer to handle an HVLP case prior to the date of the seminar. Registrants who are currently providing pro bono legal services for an HVLP family law matter that was accepted after April 1, 2013 may also attend the seminar at no cost. Attorneys who do not wish to volunteer may attend the seminar by paying the $150 registration fee. The annual HVLP Family Law Seminar brings together attorneys with individuals who meet legal services program eligibility standards and who need legal representation. Attorneys who take these cases play an important role in ensuring equal access to the justice system. Contact Marisa Flores at 713-228-0735 ext: 140 for information on registering for the program.

The Houston Bar Association’s Elder Law committee is sponsoring a free Will-A-Thon open to all low-income Har-ris County seniors age 60 and over who would like to have a simple will prepared. The HBA is seeking attorneys who would like to volunteer for the program on April 16 and May 21 at the Third Ward Multi-purpose Center, located at 3611 Ennis, Suite 118. Volunteers will meet with clients initially on April 16, then execute their wills on May 21. Seniors interested in having a will prepared should call Houston Volunteer Lawyers at 713-228-0735 from February 25 through April 8, 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. to go through screening. If you are interested in providing peace of mind for low-income seniors in Harris County, please consider volunteering by using the form on the HBA website, www.hba.org or con-tacting Lucy Fisher Cain at 713-759-1133 or lucyf@hba.org.

Volunteers Needed for Will-A-Thon

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March CalendarTexas Lawyers’ Assistance Program Support GroupDate & Time: Monday, March 4, 2013; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Place: Houston Council on Alcohol and Drugs Building, 303 Jackson Hill, Room A115.Information: A confidential support group and educational forum for attorneys who are currently depressed, recovering from depression or seeking to maintain remission from the disease. The group meets the first Monday of each month. All are welcome. More information is available by calling 1-800-343-8527 or Cameron.Vann@texasbar.com.

Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionDate & Time: Tuesday, March 5, 2013; 7:30 a.m - 8:30 a.m.; Continental break-fast before program.Place: South Texas College of Law, 6th Floor, Emilie Slohm Conference Center.Cost: $10 for section members who RSVP, $15 for non-members. Program: Linda Aceveda, Commission for Lawyer Disputes, to present “Negotiating Grievances.”Information: RSVP by fax to Allison Snyder, Treasurer, at 713-228-1331 or asnyder@porterhedges.com.

Family Law SectionDate & Time: Wednesday, March 6, 2013; NoonPlace: The Petroleum Club, 800 Bell, 43rd Floor.Cost: $30 for Family Law Section members with RSVP by March 1; $35 for members without reservations and for non-member licensed attorneys and non-attorney guests with timely reservations (non-attorney guests must be accompa-nied by a Family Law Section member).$40 for late reservations.Program: Hon. Sheri Dean, 309th Judicial District Court, to present “Dos and Don’ts During Trial.” Plus, “Interesting Cases by Sallee Smyth.” Information: For more information or to RSVP, please mail your check (payable to the HBA-Family Law Section) to Liza A. Greene, Laura Dale & Associates, P.L.L.C., 1800 St. James Place, Suite 620, Houston, Texas 77056. Reservations will not be taken by phone or at the door. Reservations may be faxed to Liza Greene at 713-600-1718 or emailed to Stephanie Angel at sangel@dalefami-lylaw.com.

Mergers & Acquisitions SectionDate & Time: Wednesday, March 6, 2013; time to be determined. Place: Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., 1301 McKinney, Suite 5100 (Crooker Conference Room), Houston, TX 77010.Cost: $15 for section members; $25 for non-members. Program: Arthur Wright will be speaking.Information: RSVP to Denise Deauquier at ddeauquier@fulbright.com or 713-651-7730. Parking available at: Houston Center Garage 1; 2 Houston Center Garage (at Fannin and McKinney);1401 McKinney (formerly 5 Houston Garage, at McKinney and Austin);4 Houston Center Garage (Park Shops, at Caroline and McKinney); First City Tower Garage (at Lamar and Caroline); daily surface lot parking is available in the Standard Lot located on the corner of Walker and Caroline.

International Law SectionDate & Time: Tuesday, March 12, 2013; 11:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m.Place: Porter & Hedges, 1000 Main, 36th Floor.Cost: $25 with reservations; $35 non-section members; $10 for law students. Program: “International Space Law and the Commercialization of Outer Space and the International Space Station.” Information: RSVP by sending a check, payable to HBA to: Eric Cassidy, Squire Sanders, 600 Travis, Suite 6200, Houston, Texas 77002. The number of walk-ins is limited and registration in advance is encouraged.

Commercial and Consumer Law SectionDate & Time: Wednesday, March 13, 2013; 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Place: Downtown Club at Houston Center, Club Level, 1100 Caroline & Lamar.Cost: $25 for members with timely RSVP; $30 for member walkins; $35 for non-members. Parking is included in the cost.Program: Dan Parsons, Better Business Bureau, to present “The Better Business Bureau and Consumer Protection.” Information: RSVP by March 8 to Tariq Gladney, chair-elect, Commercial and Consumer Law Section, at tgf@gladneylaw.com.

Collaborative Law SectionDate & Time: Tuesday, March 19, 2013; 11:45 a.m.Place: The Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, 77027.Cost: $35Program: Tracy Stewart to present “Navigating the CLI-TX website - Tools,

Forms and Updates You May Have Missed.”Information: Please RSVP by March 15 to lgreene@dalefamilylaw.com.

Corporate Counsel SectionDate & Time: Tuesday, March 19, 2013; Noon - 1:00 p.m.Place: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, 1111 Louisiana, Suite 4400, Houston, Texas 77002.Cost: No charge for section members.Program: Dwayne Mason, Greenburg Traurig, LLP, to present “U.S. Patent Reform (“AIA”): Major Changes Effective March 16, 2013.” Information: Reservations are not required and a light lunch will be served. Please contact Harry Beaudry at 713-238-2635 or hbeaudry@mayerbrown.com.

Criminal Law & Procedure SectionDate & Time: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, Noon.Place: Criminal Justice Center, 7th Floor - Trial Ready Room, 1201 Franklin.

Environmental Law SectionDate & Time: (Please note: Different meeting date for March only.) Tuesday, March 19, 2013; 11:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m.Place: Petroleum Club, 800 Bell St., 43rd Floor. Nearest MetroRail: Bell.Program: AGC Panel on Hydraulic Fracturing.Cost: $30 for members; $35 for non-members and guests; $20 for government, non-profit and academic employees; $15 for law students; and $40 for walk-ins or those who RSVP and fail to show.

Real Estate Law SectionDate & Time: Wednesday, March 20, 2013; Noon. Place: Locke Lord LLP, 25th Floor Conference Room, JPMorgan Chase Tower, 600 Travis, Houston, Texas 77002.Cost: $35 with advance registration; $40 at the door.Program: Hon. David Jones and Michael Rubenstein to present, “Asset Sales in Bankruptcy.”Information: To RSVP, make your check payable to HBA Real Estate Law Section and mail to David Weiner, Liskow & Lewis, 1001 Fannin, Suite 1800, Houston, TX 77002. For information email dweiner@liskow.com or call 713-651-2944.

Solos Supporting SolosDate & Time: Thursday,March 21, 2013; 7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.Place: Wortham Tower Cafeteria, 2727 Allen Parkway at Waugh.Cost: $5 (breakfast available, but not included in charge.)Program: Phyllis Oeser, Benjamin Miller, Robin Hartman and Jimmy Brill to present “Dealing with the Death of a Solo Practitioner.”Information: For reservations contact Lynne Andrews at 713-626-7272; fax to 713-626-3606 or email andrewslynne777@gmail.com.

Appellate Practice SectionDate & Time: Thursday, March 21, 2013; 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Place: Coronado Club, 919 Milam St., Suite 500Cost: $35 with timely RSVP, $40 non-member RSVP’s and section member walk-ins; $45 for non-member walk-ins.Program: James L. Haley to present “A Narrative History of the Texas Supreme Court.” Information: RSVP by email to luncheon@hbaappellatesection.org by noon on Monday, March 18. Please note that if you RSVP and do not attend, you will be billed for the cost of the luncheon. Reservations are transferable.

Construction Law SectionDate & Time: Thursday, March 21, 2013Place: Brennan’s of Houston, 3300 Smith St., Houston, Texas 77006.Cost: $35 for section members with prepaid reservation; $40 for non-section members and/or paid at the door; $45 for non-HBA members.Program: Tom Vaughn, Vaughn Construction, to present information on the “Construction Career Collaborative (C3),” an alliance of owners, contractors, and specialty subcontractors dedicated to promoting the sustainability of the Greater Houston area construction workforce. Information: RSVP by Friday, March 15 to Kellie McGill, Coats I Rose, 3 East Greenway Plaza, Suite 2000, Houston, Texas 77046. For information call 713-653-7352 or kmcgill@coatsrose.com.

Probate, Trusts & Estates SectionDate & Time: Tuesday, March 26, 2013; 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Place: Please note new location: The Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027.Cost: No cost for section members; $20 for guests.

Program: Keri Brown to present “FLP’s - Tax Controversy/Audits.”

Oil, Gas and Mineral Law SectionDate & Time: Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 11:30 a.m.Place: The Downtown Club – 1100 Caroline St.Cost: $35 with RSVP; no walk-ins; limited number of reservations for non-annual subscribers. (Reservations not needed for annual subscribers.)Program: Brian Sullivan, P.E., McElroy, Sullivan & Miller; and F.J. “Deacon” Marek, P.E., William M. Cobb & Associates, to present “Waterflooding: A Tried and True Technique for Secondary Oil Recovery.”Information: Please send your check payable to the HBA, to Greg Mathews, Chevron, 1400 Smith Street, Office 6076, Houston, Texas 77002 by Tuesday, March 19. Call Greg Mathews at 713-372-9031 for more information.

Christian Legal SocietyDate & Time: Thursday, March 28, 2013; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Place: Sambuca, 909 Texas, Houston.Program: Tim Headley will be speaking on a relevant legal topic.Information: For more information, contact Genia Coleman-Lee at freedomcounsel@gmail.com or call 337-794-5653.

Disability and Elder Law Attorneys AssociationDate & Time: Thursday, March 28, 2013, lunch, 11:45 a.m.; program begins, Noon.Place: Tony’s Restaurant, 3755 Richmond, Houston, Texas 77046.Cost: $30 for DELAA members; $37 for non-members.Program: Mary Galligan to present “Estate Planning Considerations When Your Client is an Artist.”Information: RSVP to Ray J. Black, Jr. at rjb@rjblacklaw.com.

Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program Support GroupDate & Time: Monday, April 1, 2013; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Place: Houston Council on Alcohol and Drugs Building, 303 Jackson Hill, Room A115.Information: A confidential support group and educational forum for attorneys who are currently depressed, recovering from depression or seeking to maintain remission from the disease. The group meets the first Monday of each month. All are welcome. More information is available by calling 1-800-343-8527 or Cameron.Vann@texasbar.com.

Law Practice Management SectionDate & Time: Thursday, April 4, 2013; Noon.Place: Harris County Civil Courthouse, 164th District Courtroom, 201 Caroline, 12th Floor.Cost: Free Program: Hon. Alexandra Smoots-Hogan, 164th District Court, to present “How to Effectively Use Courtroom Technology.”Information: Lunch is provided but you must RSVP to Julie@jpelawfirm.com.

Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionDate & Time: Tuesday, April 9, 2013; 7:30 a.m - 8:30 a.m.; Continental break-fast before program.Place: South Texas College of Law, 6th Floor, Emilie Slohm Conference Center.Cost: $10 for section members who RSVP, $15 for non-members. Program: Hon. George Hanks to present “Federal Magistrate Mediation.”Information: RSVP by April 4 by fax to Allison Snyder, Treasurer, at 713-228-1331 or asnyder@porterhedges.com.

International Law SectionDate & Time: Tuesday, April 9, 2013; 11:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m.Place: Porter & Hedges, 1000 Main, 36th Floor.Cost: $25 with reservations; $35 non-section members; $10 for law students. Program: “Bidding on International Construction Projects.” Information: RSVP by sending a check, payable to HBA to: Eric Cassidy, Squire Sanders, 600 Travis, Suite 6200, Houston, Texas 77002. The number of walk-ins is limited and registration in advance is encouraged.

Commercial and Consumer Law and Antitrust SectionDate & Time: Wednesday, April 10, 2013; 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Place: Downtown Club at Houston Center, Club Level, 1100 Caroline & Lamar.Cost: $25 for members with timely RSVP; $30 for member walkins; $35 for non-members. Parking is included in the cost.Program: Nathan Anderson, McGlinchey Stafford PLLC, to present “Recent Developments in Mortgage Litigation.” Information: RSVP by April 5 to Tariq Gladney, chair-elect, Commercial and Consumer Law section, at tgf@gladneylaw.com.

Environmental Law SectionDate & Time: Wednesday, April 10, 2013; 11:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m.Place: Petroleum Club, 800 Bell St., 43rd Floor. Nearest MetroRail: Bell.Cost: $30 for members; $35 for non-members and guests; $20 for government, non-profit and academic employees; $15 for law students; and $40 for walk-ins or those who RSVP and fail to show.

Collaborative Law SectionDate & Time: Tuesday, April 16, 2013; 11:45 a.m.Place: The Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, 77027.Cost: $35Program: Connie Moore to present “Representing GLBT Parties in the Collab-orative Process.”Information: Please RSVP by April 12 to lgreene@dalefamilylaw.com.

Criminal Law & Procedure SectionDate & Time: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, Noon.Place: Criminal Justice Center, 7th Floor - Trial Ready Room, 1201 Franklin.

Real Estate Law SectionDate & Time: Wednesday, April 17, 2013; Noon. Place: Locke Lord LLP, 25th Floor Conference Room, JPMorgan Chase Tower, 600 Travis, Houston, Texas 77002.Cost: $35 with advance registration; $40 at the door.Program: Bruce W. Merwin to present “Key Issues in Negotiating Green Building Professional Agreements and Construction Contracts.”Information: To RSVP, make your check payable to HBA Real Estate Law Section and mail to David Weiner, Liskow & Lewis, 1001 Fannin, Suite 1800, Houston, TX 77002. For information email dweiner@liskow.com or call 713-651-2944.

Appellate Practice SectionDate & Time: Thursday, April 18, 2013; 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Place: Coronado Club, 919 Milam St., Suite 500Cost: $35 with timely RSVP, $40 non-member RSVP’s and section member walk-ins; $45 for non-member walk-ins.Program: Randy Roach and Randy Johnston to present “Special Issues in Appellate Engagement Letters.” Information: RSVP by email to luncheon@hbaappellatesection.org by noon on Monday, April 15. Please note that if you RSVP and do not attend, you will be billed for the cost of the luncheon. Reservations are transferable.

Construction Law SectionDate & Time: Thursday, April 18, 2013Place: Brennan’s of Houston, 3300 Smith St., Houston, Texas 77006.Cost: $35 for section members with prepaid reservation; $40 for non-section members and/or paid at the door; $45 for non-HBA members.Program: Lonnie Schooler to present “Updates in Arbitration.” Information: RSVP by Friday, April 12 to Kellie McGill, Coats I Rose, 3 East Greenway Plaza, Suite 2000, Houston, Texas 77046. For information call 713-653-7352 or kmcgill@coatsrose.com.

Disability and Elder Law Attorneys AssociationDate & Time: Thursday, April 18, 2013, lunch, 11:45 a.m.; program begins, Noon.Place: Tony’s Restaurant, 3755 Richmond, Houston, Texas 77046.Cost: $30 for DELAA members; $37 for non-members.Program: Julie Farah and Beth Owens, both of Bank of Texas, to present “867 Trusts from a Corporate Trustee Perspective.”Information: RSVP to Ray J. Black, Jr. at rjb@rjblacklaw.com.

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Juvenile Law Section - 3rd Annual SeminarDate & Time: Friday and Saturday, April 19-20; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Place: The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 303 Jackson Hill, Houston, Texas 77007Program: 3rd Annual: Adjusting the Bar: The Definitive Ad Litem Seminar in DFPS CasesCost: $150 for early registration; $175 at the door (or before April 12.) Information: To register, please fill out the registration form available on the HBA Juvenile Law Section web page, at www.hba.org. For questions, please contact Brian Fischer at 713-520-7500 or bjflaw@hotmail.com.

Oil, Gas and Mineral Law SectionDate & Time: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 11:30 a.m.Place: The Downtown Club – 1100 Caroline St.Cost: $35 with RSVP; no walk-ins; limited number of reservations for non-annual subscribers. (Reservations not needed for annual subscribers.)Program: Kenric Kattner, Haynes & Boone, to present “Managing Risk in Dis-tressed Natural Gas Acquisitions.”

Information: Please send your check payable to the HBA, to Greg Mathews, Chevron, 1400 Smith Street, Office 6076, Houston, Texas 77002 by Tuesday, April 16. Call Greg Mathews at 713-372-9031 for more information.

Christian Legal SocietyDate & Time: Thursday, April 25, 2013; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Place: Sambuca, 909 Texas, Houston, Texas 77002.Program: Hon. Tim Taft will be speaking on a relevant legal topic.Information: For more information, contact Genia Coleman-Lee at freedomcounsel@gmail.com or call 337-794-5653.

Probate, Trusts & Estates SectionDate & Time: Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Place: Please note new location: The Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027.Cost: No cost for section members; $20 for guests.Program: A panel of Probate Judges will be speaking.

civil/AppellAte beNcH bAR coNfeReNce

Thursday, May 2, 20138:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Civil Courthouse, 201 CarolinePre-Registration is required.

Visit www.hba.org for more information.

April Calendar, cont.

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luNcH & leARN Upcoming Dates: March 13 & April 10

Noon to 1:00 p.m. See HBA website for speakers. HBA Office, 1001 Fannin, Suite 1300. Bring a lunch or eat pizza for $5. Earn 1.0 MCLE credit. Free for HBA members;

Limited space. Must RSVP to lucyf@hba.org.

JAvA witH tHe JudGeS Upcoming Dates: March 26 & April 23

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. See HBA website for speakers. Civil Courthouse Attorneys’ Ready Room, 201 Caroline Street.

Coffee and donuts will be provided. Earn .50 MCLE credit. Free for HBA members; no pre-registration is needed.

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Judicial Portrait Unveiling – A portrait of the Hon. Lupe Salinas, honoring his service on the 351st District Court, will be unveiled in a special ceremony on April 30, 2013, beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the 351st District Courtroom, Harris County Criminal Justice Center, 1201 Franklin, 14th Floor. A reception will follow the ceremony in the courtroom. All friends, colleagues and members of the judiciary are invited to attend.

Foundation Offers Assistance to Lawyers – The Houston Bar Foundation offers help to needy attorneys through the Lawyers Assistance Program. The Foundation’s mission includes providing relief to attorneys who face extreme hardship and financial need due to health or other problems. Applicants may receive assistance by certifying financial need to the Houston Bar Foundation Board of Directors. For guidelines and information, please contact Kay Sim, HBA executive director, at 713-759-1133 or kays@hba.org.

Human Trafficking Seminar – South Texas College of Law’s Asylum and Human Trafficking Clinic, the State Bar of Texas Immigration & Nationality Section, and Lawyers Against Human Trafficking will sponsor “Corporations and Human Trafficking: The

Global Supply Chain Dilemma & Solutions” on March 7, 2013. The program runs from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at South Texas College of Law, 6th Floor. Speakers include Virginia Sudbury, litigator/author of Sweatshops in Paradise; Brad Sidle, FBI Agent with the Human Trafficking Task Force; T. Luu, a victim of forced labor human traf-ficking; and a corporate representative to be announced. Prof. Naomi Bang of South Texas College of Law will moderate. The program is approved for 1.5 hours MCLE credit, including .75 hours ethics credit. The cost is $25 for attorneys; $10 for non-STCL law students and free for STCL law students. Lunch is included for those pre-reg-istering by March 5. To RSVP, email abraham.garcia@stcl.edu.

LegalLine Refreshments – Do you know a local restaurant that would like to donate food for volunteers at the HBA’s LegalLine program? The HBA is seeking donations to provide light dinner for 24 volunteers on the first and third Wednesday evening of each month for a six-month term. In return, the business will receive a full color half-page ad in three consecutive issues of The Houston Lawyer (valued at $5,490), as well as recognition on the HBA website and signage each LegalLine program during the term.

Summaries

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