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SABAProud Essential Member Benefits and Expanded Opportunities Await By David Evans, San Antonio Bar Association President-Elect W hy am I a San Antonio Bar Association (SABA) member? As a San Antonio attorney, I not only look to my professional association for resources, but I also value the opportunities it presents to connect with my peers and mentors, and to serve my community. I depend on SABA to support and enhance my legal practice with essential news and updates, accessible and meaningful continuing legal education, and invaluable networking with everyone from the judiciary to the state legislature. As we work together towards a greater goal, we build incredible connections. SABA creates strong and lasting relationships with the community, connecting the economically disadvantaged with free or reduced legal fees through local resources, educating schools and businesses by providing legal presentations, and assisting with legal referrals. I asked four of my fellow Bar members how SABA supports their practice and their success. Each unique perspective is as distinct as our city—and we welcome yours. We seek to add more voices and increase the strength of our SABA community with diverse and engaged members. SABA is your trusted partner and provides four paramount benefits of membership. These benefits are crucial right now as we navigate the difficulties and opportunities presented by COVID-19. SABA pledges to: • Inform – SABA members are the first to know; • Educate – SABA members have access to topical legal education; • Connect – SABA members expand their network, from peers to mentors with in-person and online events and leadership opportunities; and • Serve – SABA provides attorneys with vetted volunteer events and the public with easy-to-use resources to navigate their legal issues or hire a lawyer. 8 San Antonio Lawyer | sabar.org
INFORM I’ve been a member of the San Antonio Bar my entire legal career. SABA is the professional resource that I depend on to keep me up to date about events and news that affect my law practice. When government restrictions curbed regular courthouse business, SABA delivered to members critical and timely information about the courts, city, and business continuity. SABA keeps me informed. I’m a proud member of SABA, a trusted partner of San Antonio lawyers. — Henry B. Gonzalez III, Gonzalez Chiscano Angulo & Kasson, PC
EDUCATE Out of law school, I worked in the nonprofit sector and as a prosecutor. When I decided to move to private practice, I took CLEs to broaden my knowledge. SABA Signature CLEs are a great way to learn about a variety of practice areas and to meet other attorneys and the local bench. I have deepened my proficiency in different practice areas through CLEs provided by SABA Sections. I’ve been in private practice for nearly twelve years, and now I also share my expertise as a CLE presenter. SABA is my first source for CLE. I’m a proud member of SABA, a trusted partner of San Antonio lawyers. — Jaclyn Roberson, Roberson Duran Law, PLLC
