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View This Month's TYLA President's Opinion

Jennifer Evans Morris
TYLA President 2010-2011

Registration is ready. Are You?
Where can you earn two full days of CLE all for one price? Why at the State Bar Annual Meeting of course! Join us in San Antonio June 23 – 24, 2011 (Thursday – Friday) for a variety of lectures, panels, and discussions on a wide range of topics by leading experts. From sessions on law practice management to ethics to legislative updates, there is something for everyone. For a program schedule and to register, visit www.texasbar.com/annualmeeting.
 

Sign up today for Partnering for Pro Bono and win an IPAD!
If you sign up on the website, find a partner and take a case by June 15, 2011, you will be placed into the drawing for an IPAD at the annual meeting. Plus, you can earn 5 hours of continuing education credit FREE while assisting with legal service to the poor. Many companies and law firms have already joined the cause and recently we invited more than 7,500 corporate counsel to participate. Currently, Texas attorneys are only addressing 25% of the legal needs of the poor - Partnering for Pro Bono is a great way to make a difference!  Click here for more information. 

2011 National Trial Competition
Congratulations to the 2011 National Trial Competition Champion, Northwestern University School of Law! Click here for a full list of the results.

TYLA Seeks Spanish Translators
Are you fluent in Spanish? Do you want to become more involved in TYLA? If your answer to both of these questions is “si,” TYLA is looking for your help. TYLA is currently in the process of translating several of our educational pamphlets into Spanish. These pamphlets are distributed throughout our communities and TYLA wants to expand the impact of these pamphlets to the Spanish-speaking communities. If you are interested in helping, please contact Michelle Palacios at mpalacios@texasbar.com. TYLA Annual Report 2009-2010
Want to know how TYLA is serving its members and the community? Then be sure to read the 2009-2010 annual report, which details the activities of TYLA during the 2009-2010 Bar year. Click here for a copy or call 800-204-2222, ext. 1529 and we'll send you a copy. TYLA Local Leader Directory
Please email the TYLA office if there are any changes to your local affiliates contact information.

Support Pro Bono Legal Services and Let Everyone Know It!

The Texas Young Lawyers Association needs your help to support and promote free legal services for indigent Texans by purchasing a specialty license plate. The license plate proudly states that you support "Justice for All" and can be purchased for only $35.00 per year.
$25.00 from the purchase of each plate will be deposited into an account
supporting legal services to the poor. If you would like that plate personalized, you can get your plate for $70.00 per year. To purchase your plate today, simply fill out an application and send your check, payable to the Texas Department of Transportation, to the following address:
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division (SPB)
Texas Department of Transportation
Austin, TX 78779-0001
To pay online click here.

Make New Connections with Texas Bar Circle
More than 14,000 of your peers have joined Texas Bar Circle - our social and professional network for Texas lawyers. Join today and reconnect with colleagues, find jobs, explore opportunities, and have fun. The power of Texas Bar Circle is in the connections you will make. Visit https://texasbar.affinitycircles.com/sbot/auth/login. Member Benefits Program
Are you looking for ways to save this summer? Take advantage of exclusive money-saving offers from the State Bar of Texas Member Benefits Program. Bar members are eligible for discounts on products and services including car rental, clothing, computer hardware and software, office supplies, and more. For details on the State Bar Member Benefits Program, please click here.