KERYL FOR HLA PRESIDENT-ELECT ***For more information on HLA and to join, visit www.HoustonLawyersAssociation.org
Attorney Keryl L. Douglas is running for HLA President-Elect on Tuesday, May 12th “Humbly yet passionately, I seek to become your next President-Elect of Houston Lawyers Association. The acronym, “HLA SOARS!” indicates my proposed “5-Point Strategic Plan” if elected.” -- KERYL L. DOUGLAS
KERYL’S 5-POINT STRATEGIC PLAN TO BE IMPLEMENTED Scholarship • Continuing our work to provide scholarships for current and future law school students; especially to increase number of law students/attorneys from underrepresented communities | Enhancing scholastic performance of law students and admission test-takers | Recognizing scholarly achievement/contribution of attorneys; especially HLA members | Increasing access to scholarly opportunities for attorneys/HLA members: CLE’s, advanced degrees/certifications, etc.
Outreach • Build upon current and past efforts of our esteemed previous leaders to increase outreach which will: 1)Empower and inform surrounding communities, particularly the underserved, of rights, laws, opportunities; access to legal assistance and protections; as well as to social, racial, judicial, economic, educational justice and equality; 2) Increase volunteerism, aide, collaborative assistance which elevate quality of life, particularly for the underserved; 3) Increase presence and participation on societal issues of concern; 4) Increase collaborative partnerships with other community service organizations to further HLA’s mission; 5) Help increase number of attorneys from underserved communities in general, as well as in major firms, corporations, judiciary and positions of leadership; 6) Implement, highlight, and further National Bar Association initiatives, advancing HLA’s and NBA’s visibility, recognition, and effectiveness locally in furtherance of HLA’s mission; 7) Increase collaboration with other state, national, international groups on issues of shared focus.
Advocacy • Build upon work of previous administrations to increase advocacy activity/projects, programs, awareness, visibility, effectiveness, and reach | Insure presence, participation, progress through vigilant advocacy on issues of crisis and importance in surrounding communities, nationally, and worldwide | Increase collaborative alliances with other advocacy individuals/groups in furtherance of HLA’s mission.
Reengagement • Reengage ALL previous members of HLA to rejoin with reignited passion to serve and participate | Reengage communities, corporate, political and educational arenas, etc., for involvement, collaboration, dialogue. | Reengage students of all surrounding law schools to help prepare and transition them successfully into legal careers, service, volunteerism, especially those from underrepresented communities.
Success • Establish, implement, increase initiatives which: 1) insure and further the success of HLA’s mission; 2) support, aide, enhance success of local attorneys, especially HLA members, via career connections, preparation and promotion to policy/political positions, professional development/enhancement assistance, etc.; 3) support, assist, enhance successful matriculation, graduation, job placement of HLA law student members; 4) assist potential students’ success with applying and qualifying for law school admission and scholarships; especially potential students from underrepresented communities.
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HLA Elections will be held during its regular May Meeting, Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 6:30 p.m., Thurgood Marshall School of Law, 2nd Floor. Please JOIN prior to that time! You can join and pay online. Students can join FREE!!! Please VOTE Keryl L. Douglas, HLA President-Elect 2015! Thank you!
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Levels of membership Regular: A lawyer who is a member in good standing before the Bar of any state or territory of the United States or District of Columbia and who resides, practices law or is engaged in business in Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, Brazoria and surrounding Counties, in Texas. Associate: A person who has graduated from an accredited law school in any state or territory of the United States or District of Columbia. Student: A student attending any accredited school of law in Harris County, Texas can become a member of the Houston Lawyers Association.
Why You Should Join HLA The success of HLA depends on you. Below is just a sampling of the numerous benefits you’ll enjoy by becoming an active member of HLA: - Monthly free CLE each year and a six hour CLE Workshop - Community service and outreach opportunities - Immediate access to HLA’s professional network - Networking opportunities, which include the Annual Spring Mixer and Annual Judicial Mixer - Mentoring and access to professional development resources - Social events, including the New Attorney Mixer and HLA’s Annual Christmas Party and Toy Drive General body meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month, except July and August. Please plan to attend the next one. HLA also has a host of committees where you can be of service. For more information visit: http://houstonlawyersassociation.org or call (713)493-2566.
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