SUMMONS NEWSLETTER AUGUST EDITION

T H E S U M M O N S

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ON THE COVER:

AT OUR HCBA VIEW FROM THE BENCH HELD AT THE EDINBURG CONFERENCE CENTER AT RENAISSANCE. WE HAVE THE BOARD MEMBERS ALONG WITH JUDGE RENEE RODRIGUEZ- BETANCOURT , ASSOCIATE JUDGE

CARLOS VILLALON, JUSTICE NORA LONGORIA, JUDGE

RODOLFO "RUDY" GONZALEZ, JUDGE SERGIO VALDEZ,, CHIEF JUSTICE DORI CONTRERAS, MAGISTRATE JUDGE J.

SCOTT HACKER, JUSTICE GINA M BENAVIDES, JUDGE

YSMAEL D FONSECA, AND OUR MASTER OF CEREMONIES FRANK SABO JR.

President Salazar,KellyR LinebargerGogganBlair& Sampson.LLP

President-Elect Richardson,Regina'Regi' LawOfficeofRegina"Regi" Richardson

Secretary Benavides,Alexandro"Alex" HidalgoCountyDistrictAttorney's Office

Treasurer Falcon,Sandra LewisPenaFalcon&Cook

Director Falcon,HenryIII LoncarLyonJenkins Director Benavides,Clarissa ToyotaFinancialServices 2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 4

Director Garcia,EloyJr LawOfficeofEloyR GarciaJr

Director Tijerina,GuillermoJr Tijerina&Denzer

Director Elizondo,Lydia MountLaw,PLLC

Director Ozuna,Jose HidalgoCountyPublicDefender's Office

Director Torres,Hector Colvin,Saenz,Rodriguez&Kennamer, LLP

Director Koeneke,Daniel Ellis,Koeneke&Ramirez,LLP

Director Ramirez,JudgeMario HidalgoCounty332ndDistrictCourt

Director

Sepulveda,Lauren CityofMcAllenMunicipalCourt

Director Zuniga,RickA. Atlas,Hall&Rodriguez,LLP

MEET THE STAFF

AbrahamJ. Garcia ExecutiveDirector

Abraham Garcia holds the esteemed position of Executive Director at the Hidalgo County Bar Association, a role he has dutifully fulfilled since 2020 Mr Garcia's tenure with the organization spans several years, and he has been a committed member since 2017 He has always been a staunch advocate of the HCBA's values and mission, and his work has always reflected his dedication to these ideals

Apart from his professional pursuits, Mr Garcia is an avid lover of the outdoors. He finds solace in hiking and traveling and cherishes spending quality time with his dogs and fiancé. Although he has a natural inclination towards altruism, Mr. Garcia admits that his work at the HCBA is also selfserving to an extent. He finds immense fulfillment in his role and takes pride in his contributions to the organization. Mr. Garcia has played a pivotal role in the HCBA's youth-focused initiatives. The Heart Gallery is one such program that he has been instrumental in, which aims to provide assistance to foster care children. Additionally, he has been an active participant in the toy drive that benefits underprivileged children living in Arise Muñiz's colonias Through these efforts, Mr Garcia has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to social responsibility and community service

ShalomM.Almeida Marketing&CLE Coordinator

Allow me to introduce you to Shalom Almeida the Marketing and CLE Coordinator who recently joined our association in August.

Since her college days, Shalom has had a strong desire to work in the nonprofit sector, and she is thrilled to be part of an organization that aligns with her personal values and mission.

Beyond her passion for her work, Shalom also enjoys traveling, and with her fiancé, she has set a goal to visit every baseball stadium in the country. She finds the beach soothing and likes to swim to unwind.

Shalom is committed to being an active member of the community and is eager to contribute to making it a better place for everyone. We look forward to seeing her grow!

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With your support, we have been able to Host a wonderful CLE. Your trust in us has not only empowered us but has also inspired us to strive for excellence in all our endeavors. It is the dedication of sponsors like you that enables us to continue our work Your support goes beyond financial contribution; it is a testament to your belief in the importance of our mission.

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UPCOMING CLE’S AND EVENTS

EVENTS AND CLE’S

September 12th - Our first Business Law and Civil Litigation CLE, with Ray Thomas speaking.

September 14th- Family

Law CLE with Judge Villalon and Judge Ramon speaking.

September 21st- Civil Law

Section CLE with Willie Hernandez speaking.

September 28th- Estate Planning and Probate CLE with judge Joanne Garcia speaking.

October 21st - Par Fore

Justice Golf Tournament

November 9th - HCBF

Heart Gallery

MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER FOR THE CLE’S THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED ON.

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