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Message from the Chair

Welcome to HLA

Greetings, It is an honor and privilege to serve as president of the Houston Lawyers Association for the year 2011 – 2012. Since 1955, our organization has enjoyed a rich history of providing its lawyers a forum as well as opportunities to address various issues that affect the African-American community, and the community at large. Some of Houston’s most prominent attorneys have served this organization’s helm. I am honored to be selected to serve and will continue to build on the legacy left by those who served before me. While the Houston Lawyers Association has been integral in improving the effectiveness and opportunities for... [more]

Events

Saturday, June 9, 2012, 2012 Annual Scholarship Awards Gala

Check the 2012 HLA Annual Scholarship Gala link for more details.  Read More →

Thursday, March 8, 2012, HLA Presents “Breakfast with the Judges: Fostering Dialogue between the Houston Bench and Bar” (Meet and Greet) 8-9:30 am

Harris County 1910 Courthouse 1st and 14th Courts of Appeals Courthouse 301 Fannin,... more

Federal Court’s 26th Annual Black History Program, Thursday, February 23, 2012 at noon, US Courthouse, Judge Hoyt’s Courtroom 11A

The Black Heritage Committee of the US Attorney’s Office invites HLA to attend... more

February General Body Meeting, Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 6pm, Birraporetti’s Downtown, 500 Louisiana at Prarie, Houston, TX 77002

The February General Body Meeting will take place on Thursday, February 16, 2012... more

National Black Pre-Law Conference, November 17-19 at the University of Houston Hilton

HLA is sponsoring a CLE on Friday, November 18th on Entertainment Law and Paperless... more

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Announcements

HLA May General Body Meeting (LUNCHTIME), Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 11:30am-1pm, Attorney Ready Room, Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline, 8th Floor

Please join HLA for the May General Body Meeting.  There will be a presentation... more

HLA April General Body Meeting, Tuesday, April 10, 2012 (Lunchtime meeting)

Time: 11:30-1 pm Topic:  “What to do when an Unexpected Bankruptcy Invades... more

HLA March General Body Meeting (LUNCHTIME) Tuesday, March 13, 2012, Developing Your Practice: Inside Counsel, Outside Counsel, Non-Traditional, or Solo

Time:  11:30am-12:30pm Location:  Original Irma’s 22 N Chenevert St Houston,... more

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