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We are looking to write 1) features on law firms or corporate legal department’s annual financial contributions to public service and the community 2) pro bono projects handled jointly by in-house and outside counsel and 3) lawyers who are handling asylum cases and are willing to tell their stories. Please contact us with your stories.

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Krista Torralva

Krista Torralva

Mark Curriden

Mark Curriden

What We Do

  • Pro Bono

    Amplifying the impact of volunteer legal services.

  • Public Service

    Celebrating a commitment to the community.

  • Diversity

    Tracking the progress of a more inclusive bar.

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Texas GC Forum Honors Corporate Legal Leaders of 2024
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Texas GC Forum Honors Corporate Legal Leaders of 2024
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The Texas General Counsel Forum held its annual Magna Stella Awards dinner in San Antonio Thursday night recognizing nine chief legal officers and senior in-house counsel for their extraordinary achievements and leadership successes. The GC Forum provided The Texas Lawbook exclusive access to its annual meeting and the awards ceremony. More than 350 lawyers from corporate legal departments and law firms attended the event. The recipients included lawyers from Air Liquide, LyondellBasell, PlayPower, Schwab, Sumitomo, Texas Children’s Hospital and XRI Holdings.

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P.S. — Oncor GC Matt Henry: ‘We Can Do This!’
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The Dallas Bar Association’s annual Equal Access to Justice Campaign is hitting crunch time in its efforts to raise $1.25 million for legal aid for the poor and disadvantaged. More than 50 lawyers, law firms and corporate legal departments have already donated between $5,000 and $25,500. The State Bar of Texas has awarded its annual Minority Counsel honors. The personal injury law firm J.D. Silva & Associates is giving away 500 new winter coats. 

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P.S. — This Week’s Givers: Haynes Boone, Squire Patton Boggs, John DeWitt Gregory Trust and Witherite
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The Dallas Bar Association’s Equal Access to Justice Campaign is about one-third of the way to its $1.4 million goal. Texas Appleseed raised $544,000 at its annual Good Apple Dinner last week, including a $1,000 donation from The Texas Lawbook. A Dallas plaintiff’s law firm is the first in the legal industry to announce it is sponsoring a Thanksgiving food giveaway. And a Squire Patton Boggs senior partner in Dallas will be honored next week for a career of professionalism.

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Krista’s Top Five Picks

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Texas GC Forum Honors Corporate Legal Leaders of 2024
Brooks Igo
Texas GC Forum Honors Corporate Legal Leaders of 2024
Brooks Igo

The Texas General Counsel Forum held its annual Magna Stella Awards dinner in San Antonio Thursday night recognizing nine chief legal officers and senior in-house counsel for their extraordinary achievements and leadership successes. The GC Forum provided The Texas Lawbook exclusive access to its annual meeting and the awards ceremony. More than 350 lawyers from corporate legal departments and law firms attended the event. The recipients included lawyers from Air Liquide, LyondellBasell, PlayPower, Schwab, Sumitomo, Texas Children’s Hospital and XRI Holdings.

Read More →
Brooks Igo
Brooks Igo
P.S. — Oncor GC Matt Henry: ‘We Can Do This!’
Brooks Igo

The Dallas Bar Association’s annual Equal Access to Justice Campaign is hitting crunch time in its efforts to raise $1.25 million for legal aid for the poor and disadvantaged. More than 50 lawyers, law firms and corporate legal departments have already donated between $5,000 and $25,500. The State Bar of Texas has awarded its annual Minority Counsel honors. The personal injury law firm J.D. Silva & Associates is giving away 500 new winter coats. 

Read More →
Brooks Igo
Brooks Igo
P.S. — This Week’s Givers: Haynes Boone, Squire Patton Boggs, John DeWitt Gregory Trust and Witherite
Brooks Igo

The Dallas Bar Association’s Equal Access to Justice Campaign is about one-third of the way to its $1.4 million goal. Texas Appleseed raised $544,000 at its annual Good Apple Dinner last week, including a $1,000 donation from The Texas Lawbook. A Dallas plaintiff’s law firm is the first in the legal industry to announce it is sponsoring a Thanksgiving food giveaway. And a Squire Patton Boggs senior partner in Dallas will be honored next week for a career of professionalism.

Read More →
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    — Managing Partner, AmLaw 100 Firm (Houston)

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