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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.
CIVIL PROCESS SERVER SEMINAR
Click here for updated information regarding the civil process server class. If you would like to be placed on a mailing list for notification, please email HYLA at hyla@hyla.org and put "Process Server Mail List" in the subject line.
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HYLA Final Thursday and MEMBERSHIP PARTY
September 30, 2010
6 to 8 p.m.
Block 7 Wine Company
720 Shepherd Dr.
Free for HYLA members; $10 at the door for non-members
This event is generously sponsored by Roy Varner and Amcap Mortgage
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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.
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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