2 He a d n o t e s l D a l l a s B a r A s s o ciation
Novem ber 2016
Calendar November Events
Visit www.dallasbar.org for updates on Friday Clinics and other CLEs.
NOVEMBER 4-BELO Noon
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14
FRIDAY CLINICS
“The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of The Bar, Booze, Blow and Redemption,” Brian Cuban. (Ethics 1.00)* RSVP to kzack@dallasbar.org. Co-sponsored by the CLE and Peer Assistance Committees.
Noon
NOVEMBER 11-NORTH DALLAS** Noon
“The Do’s and Don’ts of the Grievance Process,” Kristin Brady, Jason Friedman, Robert Hinton and Kent Krause. (Ethics 1.00)* RSVP to kzack@dallasbar.org. Update,” Hon. Joseph Cox, Hon. Jeff Boyd and Hon. Jeff Brown. (MCLE 1.00)*
Noon
Legal History Discussion Group “They Hang Horse Thieves, Don’t They? History of the Death Penalty: An Examination of Texas Executions,” Chuck Lanehart. (MLE 1.00)*
Tort & Insurance Practice Section “Texas Supreme Court Update,” Hon. Debra Lehrmann. (Ethics 1.00)* Morris Harrell Professionalism Committee
6:00 p.m. DAYL Board of Directors Meeting
Media Relations Committee
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2
DAYL Business & Career Development Committee
11:00 a.m. SBOT Private Exchange Insurance CLE Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Section “PBGC Matters,” Harold J. Ashner. (MCLE 1.00)*
Noon
Antitrust & Trade Regulation Section “Teladoc and the Texas Medical Board: Denial of State Action Immunity in the Fifth Circuit,” Matt Dow and Josh Romero. (MCLE 1.00)* International Law Section “Entering the Cuban Market: the American Airlines Experience,” Steffen Horlacher, Larry Pascal and Robert Wirick. (MCLE 1.00)* Mergers & Acquisitions Section “What makes Public M&A Special,” Louis Matthews and Jay Tabor. (MCLE 1.00)*
Family Law Section “How To Handle Tax and Financial Issues in a Family Law Case,” Guy Rodgers. (MCLE 1.00)*
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Noon
DVAP New Lawyers Luncheon. For more information, contact reed-brownc@lanwt.org.
5:30 p.m. Bankruptcy & Commercial Law Section Topic Not Yet Available
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Construction Law Section “Construction Claim Diagnostic Analytics: Breaking Down and Building Up the Claim,” E.J. Janik. (MCLE 1.00)*
DAYL Lunch & Learn CLE 5:15 p.m. Legalline. Volunteers welcome. Second floor Belo.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Noon
Criminal Justice Committee
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Noon
Family Law Section Board Meeting
DAYL Elder Law Committee
5:00 p.m. Lawyer Referral Service Committee Reception
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
3:30 p.m. DBA Annual Meeting
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Tax Law Section “Tax Obstruction Crimes: Is Making the IRS’ Job Harder Enough,” G. Thomas Rhodus. (Ethics 1.00)*
Energy Law Section “All QCDs - No BFPs,” George Snell. (MCLE 1.00)* Health Law Section “Indemnification Provisions: Liability, Drafting, and Selecting the Right Insurance Coverage,” Darrell Armer. (MCLE 1.00)*
6:00 p.m. J.L. Turner Legal Association
Friday Clinic—Belo “The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of The Bar, Booze, Blow and Redemption,” Brian Cuban. (Ethics 1.00)* Co-sponsored by the CLE and Peer Assistance Committees. RSVP to kzack@dallasbar.org.
Courthouse Committee American Immigration Lawyers Association
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 No DBA Events Scheduled
DBA Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday
7:45 a.m. Dallas Area Real Estate Lawyers Discussion Group
Christian Lawyers Fellowship
Lawyer Referral Service Committee
Probate, Trusts & Estates Law Section “Drafting and Enforcing Arbitration Clauses in Wills, Trusts and Settlement Agreements,” W. Cameron McCulloch. (MCLE 1.00, Ethics 0.25)*
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Noon
Publications Committee
Labor & Employment Law Section “Hiring Competitors’ Employees and Protecting the Company When Competitors Hire Yours,” Jeffrey Harvey, Mary Goodrich Nix and Ann Marie Painter. (MCLE 1.00)* Senior Lawyers Committee
Community Involvement Committee
6:00 p.m. An Evening With Bob Woodward VIP Reception at 6:00 p.m.; Dinner at 7:15 p.m. Benefiting the Sarah T. Hughes Diversity Scholarships. Hosted by the Dallas Bar Foundation. Tickets $300. To purchase, log on to www.dallasbarfoundation.org or call (214) 220-7487.
Friday Clinic—Belo “The Do’s and Don’ts of the Grievance Process,” Kristin Brady, Jason Friedman, Robert Hinton and Kent Krause. (Ethics 1.00)* RSVP to kzack@dallasbar.org. DAYL Lawyers Against Domestic Violence Committee
Entertainment Committee Noon
Public Forum Committee
Noon
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Minority Participation Committee
Noon
Noon
4:00 p.m. DAYL Swearing-In Ceremony
6:00 p.m. Home Project Committee
Solo & Small Firm Section Topic Not Yet Available
Noon
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Peer Assistance Committee
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Noon
Real Property Law Section “Botched Real Estate Transactions – Tips from the Bench and Bar to Avoid the Courthouse,” Chris Chauvin, Hon. King Fifer, Julie Pettit, Neal Suit, and Hon. Martin Hoffman, moderator. (MCLE 1.00)*
“Legal Ethics to Help Clients (and Law Firms) Deal with Cyber Attacks,” Peter Vogel. (Ethics 1.00)* At Two Lincoln Centre, 5420 Lyndon B. Johnson Frwy., Ste. 240, Dallas, TX 75240. Parking is available in the Visitor’s Lot located in front of the entrance to Two and Three Lincoln Centre. There are several delis within the building. Food is allowed inside the Conference Center. Thank you to our sponsor Fox Rothschild LLP. RSVP to kzack@dallasbar.org.
NOVEMBER 18-BELO Noon
Alternative Dispute Resolution Section “Trends and Developments in Healthcare ADR,” Jonathan Herman, Laura Klempay and Joe Don Ridgell. (MCLE 1.00)*
5:30 p.m. DBA New Member Reception. Honoring our New DBA Members and Newly Licensed Attorneys. For more information, contact Kim Watson at kwatson@dallasbar.org. or (214) 220-7414.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 DBA Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Law Day Committee
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Pro Bono Activities Committee
Noon
Noon
DWLA Board of Directors Meeting
Friday Clinic—North Dallas** “Legal Ethics to Help Clients (and Law Firms) Deal with Cyber Attacks,” Peter Vogel. (Ethics 1.00)* At Two Lincoln Centre, 5420 Lyndon B. Johnson Frwy., Ste. 240, Dallas, TX 75240. Parking is available in the Visitor’s Lot located in front of the entrance to Two and Three Lincoln Centre. There are several delis within the building. Food is allowed inside the Conference Center. Thank you to our sponsor Fox Rothschild LLP. RSVP to kzack@dallasbar.org.
Non Profit Law Study Group 5:15 p.m. Legalline. Volunteers welcome. Second floor Belo.
Securities Section “Hot Issues for Investment Fund Managers,” James Deeken and George Lee. (MCLE 1.00)*
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Noon
Appellate Law Section “Appellate Mediation,” Deborah Hankinson and Hon. Mark Whittington. (MCLE 1.00)* Minority Participation Committee
Computer Law Section “Functional Claiming in the United States: Evolving Law and Best Practice,” Aamir Haq. (MCLE 1.00)*
Law in the Schools & Community Committee
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Noon
DBF Board of Directors Meeting
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Government Law Section Topic Not Yet Available
Christian Legal Society DAYL CLE Committee
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Noon
Trial Skills Section “Cross Examination: The Main Event,” Eric Pinker. (MCLE 1.00)*
Dallas LGBT Bar Association
Noon
Business Litigation Section “Confirming Two Justice Jeffs and One Ordinary Joe for a Supreme Court of Texas
3:30 p.m. DBA Board of Directors Meeting
DBA CSF Board of Directors Meeting Municipal Justice Bar Association
2017 INAUGURAL OF ROB CRAIN A T T HE W ESTIN G ALLERIA D ALLAS
Saturday, January 14, 2017
The Dallas Bar Association will inaugurate its 108th President, Rob Crain, at the inaugural ball on Saturday, January 14. The black-tie ball will include dinner, live music by Whiskey Pants, and a silent auction. Cocktails 6:30 p.m. | Dinner 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $150; Tables $1,500 | Judiciary $100 To reserve your ticket, contact Shawna Bush at (214) 220-7453 or sbush@dallasbar.org. Visit www.dallasbar.org for more information!