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Texas Access to Justice Commission Quarterly Meeting
The Texas Access to Justice Commission quarterly meeting will be held Wednesday, April 25, at 1:30 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center (Rm. 301). More »
Champions of Justice Gala to Benefit Legal Services for Texas Veterans
AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Access to Justice Commission will host the Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans at 6:00 p.m. at the AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center in Austin. The gala raises funds for the provision of civil legal aid for low-income Texas veterans. More »
Texas Governor appoints Andrew Oldham to the Commission
Andrew Oldham, General Counsel to the Governor, has been appointed by the Texas Governor as liaison to the Commission. Oldham advises the Governor on a range of issues under federal and state law, manages litigation in which the Governor is an interested party, and serves as a frequent lecturer on matters involving the rule of law, the U.S. Constitution, administrative law, federal courts, and federalism. “Mr. Oldham is a brilliantly talented lawyer and has experience at many levels of both state and federal governments. We look forward to his contributions on achieving access to justice in Texas,” said Harry M. Reasoner, chair of the Texas Access to Justice Commission. More »
UNT Dallas College of Law Soaks up the Spotlight
The Commission presented John VanBuskirk, a third-year law student enrolled at the UNT Dallas College of Law, with the Law Student Pro Bono Award, and UNT Dallas College of Law Dean Royal Furgeson was presented the Law School Commitment to Service Award on behalf of the law school during the New Lawyer Induction Ceremony in Austin. More »
Firms from across Texas honored as “Champions of Justice”
The Commission kicked off Texas Pro Bono Week during a reception honoring law firms and attorneys who support access to justice efforts in Texas. These firms were recognized for their outstanding support of the Justice for All Campaign, which supports and sustains legal aid programs. This year's Campaign raised more than $1,481,000 from more than 10,000 attorneys across Texas who made a voluntary Access to Justice contribution. More »
Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini Appointed to the Texas Access to Justice Commission
AUSTIN, Texas - Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced his appointment of Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, to the Texas Access to Justice Commission. Senator Zaffirini will assist the Commission in its efforts to expand civil legal aid resources to low-income Texans. More »
Bar leaders, associations celebrated for improving legal assistance to low-income Texans
Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman, liaison to the Texas Access to Justice Commission, presented Pro Bono Service and Deborah G. Hankinson awards on behalf of the Commission on July 29 at the Westin Galleria. Photos of the award recipients are available upon request. Contact Amy Starnes at astarnes@texasbar.com. More »
