DBA Member Directory Legal Resource & Expert Witness Guide		2009 Membership Dues Statement Renewal
DBA Law Jam		Campaign for Equal Access
Annual Bench Bar Conference		DBA's E-Mentor Program
Amachi Texas		NEW MEMBER APPLICATION
DBA Oral History Project		Transition to Law Practice Program
Pipeline Programs		Dallas Bar Association Pro Bono Golf Classic - Sponsors & Results
A Bar For All		DBA/TOMS/DVAP Partnership

UPCOMING
DBA PROGRAMS/OTHER

DBA OFFICES CLOSED

The DBA offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 for Independence Day.

NEW 2009 ONLINE MEMBER DIRECTORY!

The 2009 Online Member Directory is now available. Click here and log in to see the DBA member-protected directory that includes all the 2009 Member Directory listings. The Directory features easy navigation, lots of searchable features, up-to-date listings for all active DBA members and law firms! You can search fellow law school alumni or find a DBA member in a specific area of practice -- or one that speaks Swahili! An added benefit is you can access the directory from your Blackberry, iPhone or hand-held mobile device.

DO YOU NEED MEMBER MAILING LABELS?

Invite members to an event or inform them of an address change by purchasing DBA membership labels. For information, contact Teddi Rivas.

HON. JAMES M. STANTON INVESTITURE

All members are invited to attend the DBA Investiture ceremony of Judge James M. Stanton of the 134th Civil District Court on Thursday, July 9 at 3:30 p.m. at Belo with a reception immediately following.

BENCH BAR MEANS NETWORKING FOR
FIRST-TIME ATTENDEES

If you have never been to the Bench Bar Conference, now is the time! Network with large and small firm lawyers, meet over 50 members of the judiciary, attend outstanding CLE programs, play golf, tennis and more. It is September 24 & 25 at Horseshoe Bay. Register online by clicking here. If you are one of the first 20, first-time attendees to register, you will be eligible for a drawing for a free single-room upgrade (make sure to check the “first-time attendee” box when registering; winner will be notified by August 14). For more information, check out our website or contact Rhonda Thornton.

UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION ONLINE

Keep up-to-date on DBA news, upcoming programs, and special events by providing the DBA with your current contact information. Visit the "Members Only" section of the DBA website by clicking here. While you are there, check out your listing in the NEW Membership Directory! You can also search for your fellow law school classmates or find a DBA member in a specific practice area. For more information, contact Judi Smalling.

DO YOU NEED A BUSINESS PHOTO?

The DBA Membership Directory photographer will be at Belo TODAY, June 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to take photos for the new online Member Directory and next year’s Directory (printed version). It only takes 5 minutes and it's free! No reservation necessary. You can also purchase photos for your personal use. Contact Judi Smalling if you have questions.

THANK YOU 2009 CAMPAIGN DONORS!

Thank you to all the donors to the 2009 Campaign for Equal Access to Justice, benefiting the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program! Click here for a list of donors.

SPONSOR BENCH BAR AND HIGHLIGHT
YOUR FIRM TO DBA MEMBERS

If you want to be recognized on the Bench Bar Conference website as a sponsor, contact Rhonda Thornton. Proceeds benefit the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program.

HAVE YOU WRITTEN A BOOK?

At this year’s Bench Bar Conference we will feature DBA members who have authored books. If you would like to have an "Author’s Table," contact Cathy Maher. All authors must register for the Bench Bar Conference and are asked to bring books with them to sell at the conference.

ARE YOU A WINE LOVER?

The DBA is looking for donations of wine for the Inaugural Silent Auction. If you would like to donate a bottle - or more from your collection, contact Cathy Maher. Proceeds from the silent auction benefit DVAP.

100 CLUB IS NOW OPEN -- IS YOUR FIRM LISTED?

Click here to see if your firm is listed. If 100% of the lawyers in your Dallas office (with two or more lawyers) are members of the DBA, your law firm or corporation can be listed as a member of the 100 Club. To determine if you are eligible, e-mail a list of the lawyers in your Dallas office to Kay von Westernhagen or fax to 214-220-7465. 100 Club members will be listed prominently in Headnotes during the summer.

JUDICIAL EVALUATION POLL

Results will be published on the DBA website toward the end of July. Please look for results then at www.dallasbar.org.

CONVICTION INTEGRITY CLE

The DBA Government Law Study Group will present "Conviction Integrity: Best Practices for Avoiding Wrongful Convictions" with speaker Terri Moore, First Assistant in the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, on Tuesday, June 30 at 5:30 p.m. MCLE 1.00 pending.

MENTOR KIDS OF INCARCERATED PARENTS

Volunteer through Amachi Texas to mentor a child whose parent is incarcerated. To learn more, click here.

NEW DBA ONLINE MEMBER DIRECTORY ADVERTISING

Want online exposure on the Dallas Bar website? Purchase an ad in the NEW 2009 DBA Online Member Directory and see results! You can be among the first advertisers to be included in this new online directory. Ads are reasonable and are very visible to our membership. For information about affordable online ad rates, contact Patty-Joan "PJ" Hines at 214-321-3238, ext. 142.

LAWYERS NEEDED IN DUNCANVILLE,
DESOTO AND OAK CLIFF

The DBA Lawyer Referral Service receives many calls for legal help in the southern sector of Dallas. If you wish to increase your client base, please join the DBA Lawyer Referral Service. For more information on how you can get referrals from the DBA Lawyer Referral Service, click here or contact Alicia Hernandez.

TUTOR KIDS IN JUVENILE SYSTEM

Volunteer to tutor students who are in the juvenile detention system in Dallas. You will make a difference in their future. For more information, click here or contact Alicia Hernandez.

MENTOR KIDS BY E-MAIL

Volunteer to mentor a Dallas ISD student via e-mail. It is quick and easy and you will make a difference in the life of a young person. Click here to complete a volunteer application.

SAVE THE DATE: CELEBRATING 27 YEARS!

DVAP’s Pro Bono Awards Celebration will be held on Thursday, October 1. Dallas-area attorneys and volunteer support should use this reporting form to report pro bono services provided from June 1, 2008 to May 31, 2009. The completed form should be returned to Tina W. Douglas or fax to 214-698-1106 by Monday, August 3.

COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
TO HEAR ORAL ARGUMENT AT BELO

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals will be at the Belo Mansion on Friday, September 11 to hear Oral Arguments. All members are invited to attend. It will begin at 12:30 p.m. Seating is limited. To reserve a place, contact Amy Smith.

MEMBER BENEFITS/OTHER

NAVIGANT OFFERS SERVICES
TO MEMBERS

To learn more about Navigant, visit www.navigantconsulting.com or call Pam Crowley at 214-712-1574 for assistance.

SPEAK AT A FRIDAY CLINIC

The CLE Committee is seeking knowledgeable and articulate members willing to share their skills, expertise and experience during the one-hour Friday Clinic programs. To comply with the State Bar of Texas CLE accreditation requirements, topics must contain: substantive or procedural subjects of law; legal skills and techniques; legal ethics and/or legal professional responsibility; or law practice management. If you are interested in speaking at an upcoming Friday Clinic, please contact Kathryn Tarangioli with a brief summary of your topic for the CLE Committee to review.

TOMS SHOES TO BENEFIT DVAP

For every pair of shoes purchased, Toms will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. In addition, a percentage of every sale will be donated to the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program. Click here to purchase a pair today!

WANT TO REFRESH YOUR SPANISH SKILLS?

Spanish for Lawyers is the answer! Sign-up for the 5-week mini-term for $100. For more information, click here or contact Teddi Rivas.

PET PEEVES OF JUDGES?
BUY A BENCH BOOK

The "Dallas County Bench Book" includes updated court rules, judges' profiles, key contacts, procedures for pleadings, and pet peeves of judges in Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, and Kaufman counties. To order your copy, click here and enter the promotion code: 4016382-DBA at check-out to receive the special DBA members' discount.

SPANISH-SPEAKING LAWYERS NEEDED

The DBA Lawyer Referral Service receives many calls for Spanish-speaking lawyers. If you want to build your client base, join the LRS panel today; click here or contact Alicia Hernandez.

MISCELLANEOUS

U.S. DISTRICT COURT LOCAL RULES -- AMENDED

Special Order No. 2-70 pertaining to the adoption of amended local rules (civil and criminal) for the Northern District of Texas has been posted at the court’s Web site. Unless modified, the rules become effective September 1, 2009.

WIRELESS INTERNET SERVICE AT FEDERAL COURTHOUSE

Wireless Internet service is available for attorneys in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Ten of the courtrooms in Dallas have wireless access points (WAPs). These access points provide free and unlimited access to the Internet. Since the wireless connection is unencrypted, it is not advisable to transmit private communications using this service. Additionally, an attorney may only connect to the Internet with permission of the presiding judge during any court proceeding. For more information, contact Terry Murphy at 214-753-2223.

INTERNET SCAM TARGETING ATTORNEYS

Reports of an Internet scam targeting attorneys nationwide have come to the attention of the DBA. The targeted law firm often receives a referral from someone alleging to be an out-of-state lawyer, asking for assistance with enforcing a simple contract dispute or collect a debt from a local corporation. Click here for more information.

BELO PARKING

The Belo Mansion is a busy place with multiple section and committee meetings every day. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early, carpool, or walk if you can to Belo. This will help us accommodate as many members as possible in our garage. Our fee remains $3 per car for DBA members.