TYLA Officers

   

Rebekah Steely Brooker, President

   

Dustin M. Howell, Chair

   

Sam Houston, Vice President

   

Baili B. Rhodes, Secretary

   

John W. Shaw, Treasurer

   

C. Barrett Thomas, President-elect

   

Priscilla D. Camacho, Chair-elect

   

Kristy Blanchard, Immediate Past President

TYLA Directors

   

Amanda A. Abraham, District 1

   

Sharesa Y. Alexander, Minority At-Large Director

   

Raymond J. Baeza, District 14

    Aaron J. Burke, District 5, Place 1
   

Aaron T. Capps, District 5, Place 2

   

D. Lance Currie, District 5, Place 3

   

Laura W. Docker, District 10, Place 1

    Andrew Dornburg, District 21
    John W. Ellis, District 8, Place 2
    Zeke Fortenberry, District 4
   

Bill Gardner, District 5, Place 4

   

Morgan L. Gaskin, District 6, Place 5

    Nick Guinn, District 18, Place 1
   

Adam C. Harden, District 6, Place 6

   

Amber L. James, District 17

   

Curtis W. Lucas, District 9

    Rudolph K. Metayer, District 8, Palce 1
   

Laura Pratt, District 3

    Sally Pretorius, District 8, Place 2
   

Baili B. Rhodes, District 2

   

Alex B. Roberts, District 6, Place 3

    Eduardo Romero, District 19
    Michelle P. Scheffler, District 6, Place 2
   

John W. Shaw, District 10, Place 2

    Nicole Soussan, District 6, Place 4
    L. Brook Stuntebeck, District 11
   

C. Barrett Thomas, District 15

    Judge Amanda N. Torres, Minority At-Large Director
   

Shannon Steel White, District 12

    Brandy Wingate Voss, District 13
    Veronica S. Wolfe, District 18, Place 2
   

Baylor Wortham, District 7

    Alex Yarbrough, District 16

   

Justice Paul W. Green, Supreme Court Liaison

   

Jenny Smith, Access To Justice Liaison

   

Brandon Crisp, ABA YLD District 25 Representative

   

Travis Patterson, ABA/YLD District 26 Representative

   

Assistant Dean Jill Nikirk, Law School Liaison

   

Belashia Wallace, Law Student Liaison

 

 
TYLA Office

Tracy Brown, Director of Administration
Bree Trevino, Project Coordinator

Michelle Palacios, Office Manager
General Questions: tyla@texasbar.com

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 12487, Capitol Station
Austin, Texas 78711-2487
(800) 204-2222 ext. 1529
FAX: (512) 427-4117

Street Address

1414 Colorado, 4th Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 427-1529

 

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Editor's Column

Editor's Column

A New Year and New Opportunities to Make Changes
By:  Kenneth C. Riney, Hermes Sargent Bates, LLP, Senior Editor, eNews

As we enter the New Year, many of us are resolving to make changes in our lives. Some may resolve to watch what they eat and hit the gym. Others may resolve to spend more time with family. Many will resolve to cross out a few items on their life’s to-do list. However, the New Year not only provides an opportunity for us to make resolutions that will bring about positive change in our own lives, but it also gives us the chance to identify ways we can positively change the lives of others.

In this issue of eNews, you will read about how one young lawyer’s commitment to making a difference has earned him national recognition. You will also read about how one pro bono volunteer attorney has been personally affected by the changes she has brought to the lives of her pro bono clients. However, you will also find articles that identify ways you can help bring about change in the lives of others, such as educating our youth about cyber-safety or educating our communities about loan modification scams. You can also read about opportunities to help make changes in your career, whether you are seeking to grow your practice or adapt to your new role as a partner or in-house counsel.

Throughout each of the past 80 years, the Texas Young Lawyers Association has resolved to provide new opportunities for positive change in our profession and our communities. And that is one thing that will never change.