You might have noticed our updated name – our section name has been updated to the Hispanic Lawyers Section!
Please join us at the State Bar of Texas Annual meeting on June 19-20, 2025 in San Antonio for HLS’ usual fantastic Annual Meeting CLE offerings. HLS programming is on Thursday afternoon, June 19, beginning at 1:00 p.m.. This year, HLS’ CLE offerings include:
- “Voting Rights and the Latino Electorate,” featuring speakers Thomas Saenz (MALDEF) and Prof. Rogelio Saenz (UT San Antonio) in a discussion moderated by HLS Secretary Isaac Faz.
- “Emerging Trends in Legal Education”, a panel discussion moderated by HLS Treasurer featuring speakers Prof. Rachel Moran (Texas A&M School of Law), Dean Patricia Roberts (St. Mary’s School of Law) and Dean Reynaldo Valencia (South Texas College of Law).
- A legislative update moderated by Gloria Leal featuring Representative Romero Roman (Chair, Mexican American Legislative Caucus; District 90, Ft. Worth) and Representative Maria Luisa “Lulu” Flores (District 51, Austin).
The HLS Section meeting and annual reception will follow. At the reception, HLS will present its annual awards – congratulations to the award winners!
Reynaldo Garza Lifetime Achievement Award: Eduardo Rodriguez
Pete Torres Community Service Award: The Honorable Domingo Garcia
James Wray Founders Award: Gloria Leal
Judge of the Year: The Honorable Gloria Lopez
Legislator of the Year: The Honorable Joe Moody
Organization of the Year: MABA Houston
Prof. Michael Olivas Educational Excellence Award: Prof. Rachel Moran
Champion of Justice Award: Texas Legal Services Center
Hometown Hero Award: Laura Tamez
CLICK HERE for information about Annual Meeting.
We hope to see you there!