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WELCOME TO HYLA
Welcome to the HYLA website! What is HYLA? HYLA (otherwise known as the Houston Young Lawyers Association) is a specialty bar association. Our regular membership consists of attorneys who are 36 years of age and under as well as attorneys who are over 36 and are practicing law for five years or less. Our associate membership consists of law students, who are awaiting their bar results. Our membership spans all types of law practices: Large, medium, and small firms, in-house counsel, the non-profit sector, solo practitioners, and law students to name a few. HYLA is a fun, diverse organization that gives its membership an opportunity to experience more than just practicing law. It allows them to serve the community, socialize, network, and enjoy recreational activities. People join HYLA for a variety of reasons: to network, to make friends, to be leaders. We have something to offer everyone, if you want to be involved a little or a lot. Whatever your reason is for joining, we welcome you and hope you enjoy participating in our varied activities. It is a great way to show the legal field how dedicated you are to your chosen profession and that you would make a valuable employee. HYLA is a great outlet to help maintain a great balance and quality of life. To join HYLA, please click here for a membership application.

EVENTS

HYLA FINAL THURSDAY

April 26, 2012 ~ 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
5865 Westheimer Rd. (77057)

The Texas Young Lawyers Association will honor HYLA for their participation in the Partnering for Pro Bono Project.

HYLA'S HOUSTON URBAN DEBATE LEAGUE WILL HAVE A SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE AT THE FINAL THURSDAY. THE DRAWING AND SILENT AUCTION WILL END AT 7:45 P.M. PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL GO TOWARDS SPONSORING HUDL DEBATERS TO ATTEND DEBATE SUMMER CAMP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON.

ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE SILENT AUCTION RANGE FROM A BEER BASKET TO A WEEKEND STAY IN VEGAS!

HYLA WILL ALSO RAFFLE OFF AN iPAD 3, 16GB FOR $5/TICKET. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN THE iPAD. RAFFLE TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE EVENT OR IN ADVANCE. PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINE HERRON FOR DETAILS AT CHERRON@KILBURNLAW.COM

This event is free for HYLA members
$10 at the door for non-members


 

 

HYLA'S ARM AWARD RECIPIENT

Kristy Gabrielova

 COMMITTEE NEWS

HYLA FREE CLE
HYLA offers a FREE CLE on May 23, 2012, 12 noon to 1 p.m., Palazzo's, 2300 Westheimer (Upper Kirby). Andrew Pearce and Mike Curren will present on What Every Attorney Needs to Know Regarding Document Retention, Legal Holds and Spoliation. (1.0 CLE CREDIT). If you would like to attend, RSVP to Nicole Hilburn at nicolehilburn@sbcglobal.net. LUNCH GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY BOYAR MILLER.

HYLA FREE CLE
HYLA is offering another FREE CLE on May 30, 2012, 12 noon to 1 p.m. at South Texas College of Law, Room 316. Jesse Daves and Chris Johnson of UHY Advisors will present on Working with Financial Experts is Like Dancing with the Stars. LUNCH WILL BE GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY UHY ADVISORS. If you would like to attend, RSVP to Nicole Hilburn at nicolehilburn@sbcglobal.net
 

 

 

 

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