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HYLA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PREPARES FOR A NEW CLASS - APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY
HYLA’s Leadership Academy prepares young attorneys for leadership roles in HYLA as well as other organizations. Class members learn from community leaders, experts in the field of communication, negotiation and other areas critical to developing leadership skills. The academy runs from November through June. Those selected for each year’s class will attend a retreat for class orientation and team building. Class members will then meet for lunch on the third Friday of each month, where leaders and scholars will share the fundamentals of leadership and provide guidance for developing the skills necessary for success. During the tenure of the class, members will have the chance to use their leadership skills and work together to make meaningful contributions to their community. Ultimately, the class will develop and execute its own project—designed to leave a lasting impact on both the class and the community. The application to join the 2010-11 class will be due by 5:00 p.m. on September 3, 2010.
HOUSTON SYMPHONY OFFERS HYLA MEMBERS A DISCOUNTED NIGHT AT JONES HALL
The Houston Symphony's Young Professionals Backstage (YPB) group has invited HYLA members to attend Opening Night: A Vienna Soiree to kick off the YPB's first gathering of the new season. The concert will be held on September 11, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at Jones Hall. Tickets are only $20 (in the orchestra-level) for young professional groups. This includes one complimentary drink either pre-concert or during intermission on the Mezzanine level. Click here to purchase tickets. Promo code: hyla. Tickets will be available after purchase at YPB Will Call on the night of the concert. Click here for more information about Houston Symphony's Young Professional Backstage.
CRIMINAL BAR OUTREACH: TIPS FROM THE BENCH--FREE CLE
HYLA Criminal Bar Outreach will hold a Tips from the Bench event on September 16, 2010. Featured speakers: Hon. Paula Goodheart, Criminal County Court at Law No. 1 and Hon. Natalie Fleming, Criminal County Court at Law No. 3, 1 p.m., Criminal Justice Center, 1201 Franklin, 7th Floor (77002). Generously sponsored by John Burns and Burns Bail Bonds. This event is free for HYLA members and has been approved for 1 hour of MCLE credit.
HYLA'S SPECIAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE OFFERS FREE CLE
HYLA's Special Education Law Committee is partnering with Advocacy, Inc. to present "Training Attorneys to Assist with Special Education Advocacy" on September 18, 2010 from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. The purpose of this event is to provide concrete, skill-based training to attorneys interested in volunteering in Advocacy, Inc.'s Special Education Clinic. During the clinic, attorneys will meet individually with parents of special education students. They will be responsible for educating these parents about substantive topics within special education law, practical advocacy tips, and methods of resolving disputes under IDEA. It will be held at the United Way building, 50 Waugh Dr. Click here for more information. This program has been approved for 5.25 hours of CLE credit including .5 hr of ethics. To register for this event, please email Sarah Bellinger at sbellinger@advocacyinc.org.
HYLF 17th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Join HYLF on October 14, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. for a wonderful afternoon of golf at Blackhorse Golf Club supporting HYLF and benefiting local charities such as Bo's Place, Texas Center for the Missing, Houston Urban Debate League and Youth Advocates to name a few. Blackhorse Golf Club (www.blackhorsegolfclub.com) is located at 12205 Fry Rd. in Cypress, Texas. Individual entry fee: $175; Team of Four: $600. For more information, contact Nakia Davis, ndavis@brsfirm.com or Tim Regan, tregan@elrsearch.com. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Entry fees and contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Sponsor deadline: October 5, 2010. Team/Player deadline: October 8, 2010.
BOWLING FOR KIDS' SAKE
This event has been rescheduled for October 2010 at Palace Lanes, 4191 Bellaire Blvd. (77025), HYLA will participate in the 5th Annual Houston Lawyers Bowl. Proceeds from this event will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. To sign up: (1) Form a team of five people, or join a team; (2) Go to http://bfks2010.kintera.org/houston to register. (Select "Houston Lawyers Bowl"); (3) Each person on the team raises a minimum of $125 (your supporters can donate online); and (4) Come out to Palace Lanes and have fun! For more information, contact Wendy Miller at wendymiller@comcast.net.
FREE FINANCIAL PLANNING EVENT
The Wealth Design Group will discuss the four biggest financial obstacles and concerns for attorneys on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 7 p.m. at Pappadeaux's Seafood, 2410 Richmond @ Kirby. This event is hosted by Robert Ramsey and Mark Connely, CFP®. Dinner is generously sponsored by the Wealth Design Group. RSVP to robert_ramsey@wealthdesigngroup.net. Please be sure to include your guest's name and specialty.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NEW HYLA COMMITTEE
Ever had your identity stolen? Ever wondered if you should "untag" that picture from your college days? Ever regret a tweet or message you posted? If you answered yes to any of these questions, imagine what it's like for the generation that has grown up with myspace, facebook, and youtube. The Texas Young Lawyers Association has published a video, "R u Safe," targeted to educate youth on these issues and we need your help to get the word out! Click here for more details. HYLA and the HBA plan to roll this video out to our Harris County youth and we need volunteers to visit the schools throughout the year. We will send you the materials you need in order to participate. If you would like to serve on the committee, please send your name, telephone number, email address, and the geographical locations (Southwest Houston, Katy, Memorial) that work best for your visit to Anita Barksdale at abarksdale@fulbright.com.
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