BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DBA DIRECTORY - 2017 Dallas Bar Association 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201 214-220-7400 – www.dallasbar.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board of Directors OFFICERS Rob Crain, President Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP 3400 Carlisle Street, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75204 E‐mail: rcrain@crainlewis.com Phone: (214) 522‐9404 Michael K. Hurst, President‐Elect Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201 E‐mail: mhurst@lynnllp.com Phone: (214) 981‐3800 Laura Benitez Geisler, First Vice‐President Geisler Law Firm 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75219 E‐mail: laura.geisler@lbglawfirm.com Phone: (214) 651‐4264 Robert Tobey, Second Vice‐President Johnston Tobey Baruch, P.C. 3308 Oak Grove Avenue Dallas, TX 75204 E‐mail: rltobey@jtlaw.com Phone: (214) 741‐6260 Rocío Cristina García, Secretary‐Treasurer Hunton & Williams LLP 1445 Ross Avenue, Ste. 3700 Dallas, TX 75202 E‐mail: rcgarcia@gmail.com Phone: (214) 979‐3000 Jerry C. Alexander, Immediate Past President Passman & Jones, P.C. 1201 Elm Street, Suite 2500 Dallas, TX 75270 E‐mail: alexanderj@passmanjones.com Phone: (214) 742‐2121
DIRECTORS
A. Shonn Brown Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201 E‐mail: sbrown@lynnllp.com Phone: (214) 981‐3807 Jonathan Childers Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201 E‐mail: jchilders@lynnllp.com Phone: (214) 981‐3800 Dawn Estes Estes Thorne & Carr PLLC 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 2000 Dallas, TX 75219 Email: destes@estesthornecarr.com Phone: (214) 599‐4000 Stephanie Gause Frost Brown Todd, LLC 100 Crescent Court, Suite 350 Dallas, TX 75201 E‐mail: sgause@fbtlaw.com Phone: (214) 545‐3472 Hon. Martin Hoffman 68th District Court 600 Commerce Street, Box 540 Dallas, TX 75202 E‐mail: mhoffman@dallascourts.org Phone: (214) 653‐6510 Christopher Kang, President, DAABA Haynes and Boone, LLP 2323 Victory Avenue, Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75219 E‐mail: chris.kang@haynesboone.com Phone: (214) 651‐5944 Krisi Kastl Kastl Law, P.C. 4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75204 E‐mail: kkastl@kastllaw.com Phone: (214) 937‐4424
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Angelina LaPenotiere, President, DHBA Fannie Mae 14221 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1000 Dallas, TX 75254 E‐mail: alapenotiere@gmail.com Phone: (972) 773‐7383
Aaron Tobin Anderson Tobin, PLLC One Galleria Tower 13355 Noel Road, Suite 1900 Dallas, TX 75240 E‐Mail: atobin@andersontobin.com Phone: (972) 789‐1160 Victor Vital Barnes & Thornburg LLP 2100 McKinney Avenue, Ste. 1250 Dallas, TX 75201 E‐mail: victor.vital@btlaw.com Phone: (214) 593‐7136 ADVISORY DIRECTORS AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION Rhonda Hunter, Delegate Farrow‐Gillespie & Heath L.L.P. 1700 Pacific, Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75201 E‐mail: rfhunter@hotmail.com Phone: (214) 361‐5600 Hon. Liz Lang‐Miers, Delegate Fifth District Court of Appeals 600 Commerce Street, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75202 E‐mail: elizabeth.lang‐miers@5th.txcourts.gov Phone: (214) 712‐3403 ADVISORY DIRECTORS STATE BAR OF TEXAS Leon Carter Carter Scholer Arnett Hamada & Mockler, PLLC 8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 500 Dallas, TX 75206 E‐mail: lcarter@carterscholer.com Phone: (214) 550‐8188 John Jansonius Jackson Walker L.L.P. 2323 Ross Avenue, Suite 600 Dallas, TX 75201 E‐mail: jjansonius@jw.com Phone: (214) 953‐6000 Gregory Sampson Gray Reed & McGraw 1601 Elm Street, Suite 4600 Dallas, TX 75201 E‐mail: gsampson@grayreed.com Phone: (469) 320‐6097
Bill Mateja Polsinelli, P.C. 2950 N. Harwood Street, Suite 2100 Dallas, TX 75201 E‐mail: mateja@polsinelli.com Phone: (214) 397‐0030 Karen McCloud Karen D. McCloud, P.C. 3102 Maple Avenue, Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75201 E‐mail: kmccloud@karenmccloud.com Phone: (214) 651‐6700 Kathryne Morris (At‐Large) Strasburger & Price, LLP 901 Main Street, Suite 4400 Dallas, TX 75202 Email: kathryne.morris@strasburger.com Phone: (214) 651‐2043 Cheryl Camin Murray Winstead PC 500 Winstead Building, 2728 N. Harwood St. Dallas, TX 75201 E‐mail: cmurray@winstead.com Phone: (214) 745‐5400 Paul Simon, President, DAYL Simon | Paschal PLLC 13601 Preston Road, Suite W870 Dallas, TX 75240 E‐mail: paul@simonpaschal.com Phone: (972) 893‐9340 Tramaine Tinner, President, JLTLA Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. 1400 Golden Trail Court Dallas, TX 75010 E‐mail: tramaine_s_2000@yahoo.com Phone: (469) 910‐0349
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Scott Stolley Stolley Law, P.C. 8350 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1500 Dallas, TX 75206 E‐mail: scott@appellatehub.com Phone: (214) 265‐9268 Brad Weber Locke Lord LLP 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2800 Dallas, TX 75201‐6776 E‐mail: bweber@lockelord.com Phone: (214) 740‐8497 AFFILIATED BARS Isaac Faz, DHBA President‐Elect Dallas County Community College District 1601 S. Lamar Street, Suite 208 Dallas, TX 75215 E‐mail: law@isaacfaz.com Phone: (214) 378‐1703 Shruti Krishnan, DAABA President‐Elect Excentus Corporation 14241 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1200 Dallas, TX 75254 E‐mail: skrishnan@excentus.com Phone: (214) 793‐6800
Stephanie Osteen, DWLA President‐Elect Jackson Walker LLP 2323 Ross Avenue, Suite 600 Dallas, TX 75201 E‐mail: sosteen@jw.com Phone: (214) 953‐6000 Jennifer Ryback, DAYL President‐Elect McGuire, Craddock, & Strother, P.C. 2501 N. Harwoood, Suite 1800 Dallas, TX 75201 E‐mail: jryback@mcslaw.com Phone: (214) 954‐6851 Ashlei Gradney, JLTLA President‐Elect Law Offices of Audrey Moorehead 3102 Maple Avenue, Suite 270 Dallas, TX 75201 E‐mail: ascott@agscottlaw.com Phone: (214) 954‐6851 Dena DeNooyer Stroh, DWLA President North Texas Tollway Authority 5900 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 100 Plano, TX 75093‐4695 E‐mail: dstroh@ntta.org Phone: (214) 461‐2000
DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION OFFICERS, TRUSTEES & FELLOWS
Dallas Bar Foundation Officers, Trustees & Fellows 2017 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Frank E. Stevenson, II, Chair Locke Lord LLP 2200 Ross Ave., Suite 2800 Dallas, Texas 75201 Email: fstevenson@lockelord.com Phone: 214.740.8469 Victor N. Corpuz, Vice Chair Secretary‐Treasurer Jackson Lewis LLP 500 N. Akard, Suite 2500 Dallas, Texas 75201 Email: corpuzv@jacksonlewis.com Phone: 214.647‐2093 Scott M. McElhaney, Secretary‐Treasurer Jackson Walker L.L.P. 2323 Ross Avenue, Suite 600 Dallas, TX 75201 Email: smcelhaney@jw.com Phone: 214.953.6000 Kim Askew, Grants Committee Chair K&L Gates LLP 1717 Main Street, Suite 2800 Dallas, Texas 75201 Email: kim.askew@klgates.com Phone: 214.939.5500 O. Rey Rodriguez, Immediate Past Chair Law Office of O. Rey Rodriguez 3300 Oak Lawn Ave, Suite 412 Dallas, Texas 75219 Email: oreyrodriguez@gmail.com Phone: (214) 789‐3281 Rob Crain, DBA President Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP 3400 Carlisle Street, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75204 E‐mail: rcrain@crainlewis.com Phone: (214) 522‐9404 Steve Bolden Mahomes Bolden PC 325 N. St. Paul, Suite 2750 Dallas, TX 75201 Email: sbolden@mahomesbolden.com Phone: 469.484.5000
Talmage Boston Winstead PC 2728 N. Harwood St. 500 Winstead Building Dallas, TX 75201 Email: tboston@winstead.com Phone: 214.745.5462 Aubrey Connatser Connatser Family Law 300 Crescent Court, Suite 270 Dallas, Texas 75201 Email: aubrey@connatserfamilylaw.com Phone: 214.306.8441 Christina Melton Crain Christina Melton Crain, P.C. 5930 Royal Lane, Suite E, #146 Dallas, Texas 75230 Email: cmcpcatty@gmail.com Phone: 214.739.7933 Tricia DeLeon Gruber Elrod Johansen Hail Shank 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 2500 Dallas, TX 75202 Email: tdeleon@getrial.com Phone: (214) 855‐6852 Sean Hamada Carter Scholer Arnett Hamada & Mockler, PLLC 8150 N. Central Expwy, Suite 500 Dallas, TX 75206 Email: shamada@carterscholer.com Phone: (214) 550‐8188 Wei Wei Jeang Grable Martin Fulton PLLC 2709 Dublin Road Plano, TX 75094 (469) 878‐8643 wjeang@gchub.com David Kent Sedgwick, LLP 1717 Main Street, Suite 5400 Dallas, TX 75201 469.227.8200 david.kent@sedgwicklaw.com
DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION OFFICERS, TRUSTEES & FELLOWS Steve Russell Russell & Wright, PLLC 15770 Dallas Pkwy, Ste. 1050 Dallas, TX 75248 972.267.8400 srussell@rwtrial.com Brad WeberLocke Lord LLP 2200 Ross Ave., Suite 2200 Dallas, Texas 75201 214.740.8469 bweber@lockelord.com
2017 DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION FELLOWS Mark McQuality DBF Fellows Chair Shackelford, Melton, McKinley & Norton, LLP 9201 N. Central Expressway, 4th Floor Dallas, TX 75231 Email: mmcquality@shacklaw.net Phone: (214) 780‐1400 J. Scott Chase DBF Fellows Vice Chair Farrow‐Gillespie & Heath LLP 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75201 Email: schase@airmail.net Phone: (214) 361‐5600 Joel Crouch DBF Fellows Secretary‐Treasurer Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch & Ungerman, L.L.P. 901 Main Street, Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75202 Email: jcrouch@meadowscollier.com Phone: (214) 744‐3700 EX‐OFFICIO TRUSTEES Rob Crain, DBA President Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP 3400 Carlisle, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75204 Email: rcrain@crainlewis.com Phone: (214) 522‐9404 Michael Hurst, DBA President‐Elect Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP 2100 Ross Ave., Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201 Email: mhurst@lynnllp.com Phone: (214) 981‐3838
DALLAS BAR STAFF & CULINAIRE ROSTER
Dallas Bar Staff & Culinaire Roster DALLAS BAR ASSOCIATION ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES | 2101 ROSS AVE., DALLAS TX 75201 (214) 220‐7400 – FAX (214) 220‐7465 | WEBSITE: WWW.DALLASBAR.ORG DBA STAFF
Name Bush, Shawna Evans, Sherri Garcia, Melissa Hayden, Elizabeth (Liz) Hernandez, Alicia Hinojos, Yedenia Smalling, Judi Smith, Jessica Thornton, Rhonda Watson, Kimberly Zack, Kathryn Avina, Biridiana (Biri) Mejia, Marcela Mejia, Viridiana (Viri) Alden, Michelle Breheny, Whitney Caporal, Miriam Douglas, Tina Gonzales, Zaporra Musquiz, Andy Perales, Carmen Perkins, Alicia Quinn, Patsy Reed‐Brown, Chris Rybicki, Karra Salas, Kristen Saldana, Katherine Vallejo, Dominick
Title Accounting Assistant Controller Law‐Related Education Coordinator Executive Assistant Executive Director Administrative Assistant Publications Coordinator Communications / Media Director Events Director Membership Director Projects Coordinator
Phone (214) E‐mail 220‐7453 sbush@dallasbar.org 220‐7440 sevans@dallasbar.org 220‐7484 mgarcia@dallasbar.org 220‐7474 lhayden@dallasbar.org 220‐7401 ahernandez@dallasbar.org 220‐7447 yhinojos@dallasbar.org 220‐7452 jsmalling@dallasbar.org 220‐7477 jsmith@dallasbar.org 220‐7403 rthornton@dallasbar.org 220‐7414 kwatson@dallasbar.org 220‐7450 kzack@dallasbar.org
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE STAFF Program Assistant ‐ LRS Interviewer – LRS Interviewer – LRS
220‐7416 220‐7410 220‐7407
bavina@dallasbar.org mmejia@dallasbar.org vmejia@dallasbar.org
DALLAS VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY PROGRAM – 1515 MAIN ST., DALLAS TX 75201 Managing Attorney 748‐1234, ext. 2234 aldenm@lanwt.org Paralegal 748‐1234, ext. 2238 brehenyw@lanwt.org Paralegal 748‐1234, ext. 2245 caporalm@lanwt.org Paralegal 748‐1234, ext. 2241 douglast@lanwt.org Paralegal 748‐1234, ext. 2260 gonzalesz@lanwt.org Paralegal 748‐1234, ext. 2239 musquiza@lanwt.org Paralegal 748‐1234, ext. 2247 peralesc@lanwt.org Paralegal 748‐1234, ext. 2261 perkinsa@lanwt.org Program Assistant 748‐1234, ext. 2242 quinnp@lanwt.org Recruiter 748‐1234, ext. 2243 reed‐brownc@lanwt.org Paralegal 748‐1234, ext. 2240 rybickik@lanwt.org Mentor Attorney 748‐1234, ext. 2237 salask@lanwt.org Mentor Attorney 748‐1234, ext. 2235 saldanak@lanwt.org Paralegal 748‐1234, ext. 2259 vallejod@lanwt.org DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION
Philipp, Elizabeth Harris, Cherie Brant, Kevin Burak, Dave Finley, Dawn Litolff, Brian Greer, Jonathan Starnes, Bryan
Executive Director
220‐7487
ephilipp@dallasbar.org
DALLAS ASSOCIATION OF YOUNG LAWYERS Executive Director 969‐7675
charris@dallasbar.org
CULINAIRE INTERNATIONAL – CATERING OFFICE General Manager 220‐7471 Operations Manager 220‐7457 Director of Sales and Catering 220‐7472 Executive Chef 220‐7408 Event Sales Manager 220‐7470 Event Sales Manager 220‐7417
kbrant@dallasbar.org dburak@dallasbar.org dfinley@dallasbar.org blitolff@dallasbar.org jgreer@dallasbar.org bstarnes@dallasbar.org
COMMITTEE ROSTER
Committee Roster Admissions & Membership Members assist in the recruiting new members: reviews recruitment retention programs; helps with telethons, helps coordinate the New Member Reception in November and any other membership activities.
Jennifer Wang, Co‐Chair Carter Scholer Arnett Hamada & Mockler PLLC 8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 500 Dallas, TX 75206 Tel: (214) 550‐8162 Email: jwang@carterscholer.com Chad West, Co‐Chair Chad West, PLLC 900 W. Davis Street Dallas, TX 75208 Tel: (214) 509‐7555 Email: chad@chadwestlaw.com Erin Nowell, Co‐Vice Chair Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett, PC 3232 McKinney Ave., Suite 610 Dallas, TX 75204 Tel: (214) 276‐7680 Email: enowell@sgpb.com Daniel Tobey, Co‐Vice Chair Vinson & Elkins LLP 2001 Ross Avenue, Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: N/A Email: dtobey@velaw.com Stephanie Gause, Board Advisor Frost Brown Todd LLC 100 Crescent Ct., Suite 350 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 545 3472 Email: sgause@fbtlaw.com Kimberly Watson, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7414 Email: kwatson@dallasbar.org
Bar None Production Company Committee members may serve as writers, fundraisers, marketers, musicians, backstage crew and more for Bar None, the annual show benefiting the Sarah T. Hughes Diversity Scholarship.
Martha Hofmeister, Co‐Chair Shackelford, Melton, McKinley & Norton, LLP 9201 N. Central Expressway, 4th Floor Dallas, TX 75231 Tel: (214) 780‐1431 Email: martha@marthasnet.com Tom Mighell, Co‐Chair Contoural, Inc. 4429 Goodfellow Drive Dallas, TX 75229 Tel: (214) 358‐6500 Email: tmighell@gmail.com Matthew S. Anderson, Co‐Vice Chair Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP 12770 Coit Road, Suite 600 Dallas, TX 75251‐1360 Tel: (972) 628‐3670 Email: manderson@munckwilson.com Hon. Tena T. Callahan, Co‐Vice Chair 302nd District Court 600 Commerce Street, Box 455 Dallas, TX 75202‐4614 Tel: (214) 653‐6189 Email: tcallahan@dallascounty.org Christina Melton Crain, Co‐Vice Chair Unlocking DOORS 5930 Royal Lane, Suite E#146 Dallas, TX 75230 Tel: (214) 739‐7933 Email: cmcpcatty@gmail.com Kent Hofmeister, Co‐Vice Chair Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P. 740 East Campbell Road, Suite 800 Richardson, TX 75081 Tel: (214) 747‐6115 Email: khofmeister@bhlaw.net
COMMITTEE ROSTER John Horany, Co‐Vice Chair John K. Horany, P.C. 3400 Carlisle Street, Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75204‐1200 Tel: (214) 884‐4960 Email: jhorany@horany.com Rhonda Hunter, Co‐Vice Chair Farrow‐Gillespie & Heath LLP 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 361‐5600 Email: rfhunter@hotmail.com Michele Wong Krause, Co‐Vice Chair Wong Krause & Associates 5646 Milton, Suite 640 Dallas, TX 75206 Tel: (214) 373‐6565 Email: mwong@airmail.net Karen McCloud, Board Advisor Karen D. McCloud, P.C. 3102 Maple Avenue, Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 651‐6700 Email: kmccloud@karenmccloud.com Elizabeth Philipp, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7487 Email: ephilipp@dallasbar.org Bench Bar Conference Young lawyers are encouraged to join this Committee and meet seasoned attorneys and judges in a casual setting. Committee members assist in selecting program topics and panelists; and assist with the obtaining sponsorships for the Bench/Bar Conference, September 28-29, 2017.
Stefanie Bradshaw, Co‐Chair Payne Mitchell Law Group LLP 2911 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75219 Tel: (214) 252‐1888 Email: stefanie@paynemitchell.com
Quentin Brogdon, Co‐Chair Crain Lewis Brogdon LLP 3400 Carlisle Street, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75204 Tel: (214) 522‐9404 Email: qbrogdon@crainlewis.com Steven Bruneman, Co‐Chair Bruneman Law P.C. 5400 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1200 Dallas, TX 75240 Tel: (214) 744‐4440 Email: steve@brunemanlaw.com David Elrod, Co‐Chair Gruber Elrod Johansen Hail Shank LLP 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 2500 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 855‐6858 Email: delrod@getrial.com Hon. Bonnie Goldstein, Co‐Chair 44th District Court P.O. Box 140940 Dallas, TX 75214‐0940 Tel: (214) 653‐7427 Email: jmckinnon@dallascourts.org Brian Lauten, Co‐Chair Deans & Lyons, LLP 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 1500 Dallas, TX 75201‐3891 Tel: (214) 965‐8500 Email: blauten@deanslyons.com Mary Scott, Co‐Chair Spencer Scott PLLC 416 Guadalajara Circle Irving, TX 75062 Tel: (972) 458‐5302 Email: mscott@spencerscottlaw.com Kay Van Wey, Co‐Chair Van Wey Law, PLLC 12720 Hillcrest Rd., Suite 725 Dallas, TX 75230 Tel: (214) 329‐1350 Email: kay@vanweylaw.com
COMMITTEE ROSTER Jonathan Childers, Co‐Vice Chair Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 981‐3810 Email: jchilders@lynnllp.com A. Shonn Brown, Board Advisor Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 981‐3807 Email: sbrown@lynnllp.com Rhonda Thornton, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7403 Email: rthornton@dallasbar.org Bylaws Reviews Bylaws of the Association & recommends & drafts changes as requested by the Board.
Aaron Tobin, Chair & Board Advisor Anderson Tobin, PLLC One Galleria Tower 13355 Noel Road, Suite 1900 Dallas, TX 75240 Tel: (972) 789‐1160 Email: atobin@andersontobin.com Karen McCloud, Vice Chair Karen D. McCloud, P.C. 3102 Maple Avenue, Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 651‐6700 Email: kmccloud@karenmccloud.com Alicia Hernandez, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association 2101 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 220‐7401 Email: ahernandez@dallasbar.org
Community Involvement Volunteers organize and participate in community projects and activities such as Habitat for Humanity, food, clothing, & school supply drives.
Claude Smith, Chair Cavasos, Hendricks, Poirot & Smitham, P.C. 900 Jackson Street, Ste. 570 Dallas, TX 75202‐4404 Tel: (214) 573‐7300 Email: cssmith@chfirm.com Nisha Byers, Vice Chair Cooper & Scully, P.C. 900 Jackson Street, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 712‐9500 Email: nishabyers@cooperscully.com Rocio Cristina Garcia, Board Advisor Hunton & Williams, LLP 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 979‐2910 Email: rcgarcia@gmail.com Kathryn Zack, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7450 Email: kzack@dallasbar Continuing Legal Education Selects programs and speakers for Friday Clinics at Belo, North Dallas and South Dallas locations. Volunteers needed to introduce speakers. Committee may also plan special seminars.
Laura McClellan, Co‐Chair K&L Gates LLP 1717 Main Street, Suite 2800 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 939‐4965 Email: laura.mcclellan@klgates.com Joshua Sandler, Co‐Chair Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 981‐3800 Email: jsandler@lynnllp.com
COMMITTEE ROSTER Bruce Bowman, Co‐Vice Chair Godwin Bowman & Martinez PC 1201 Elm Street Renaissance Tower, Suite 1700 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 939‐8679 Email: bbowman@godwinlaw.com Mathew A. Martinez, Co‐Vice Chair CitySquare L.A.W. Center 511 N. Ackard Street, #302 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 823‐8710 Email: matt.a.martinez@gmail.com William L. Siegel, Co‐Vice Chair Cowles & Thompson, P.C. 901 Main Street, Suite 3900 Dallas, TX 75202‐3793 Tel: (214) 672‐2126 Email: bsiegel@cowlesthhomopson.com G. Leroy Street, Co‐Vice Chair Street & Rudy, LLC 10440 N. Central Expy., Ste. 800 Dallas, TX 75231‐2264 Tel: (214) 696‐1201 Email: lawstreet@aol.com William Mateja, Board Advisor Polsinelli, P.C. 2950 N. Harwood Street, Suite 2100 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 754‐5751 Email: mateja@polsinelli.com Yedenia Hinojos, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association 2101 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 220‐7447 Email: yhinojos@dallasbar.org
Courthouse Provides input and recommendations on the utilization of the court facilities and considers improvements for the benefit of the public, the judiciary and the legal profession.
Lori Bodino, Co‐Chair Dallas County District Courts 2812 Coteau Way Dallas, TX 75227‐1350 Tel: (214) 653‐6034 Email: lori.bodino@dallascounty.org Peter Malouf, Co‐Chair The Law Office of Peter G. Malouf P.O. Box 12745 Dallas, TX 75225‐0745 Tel: (972) 971‐5509 Email: dallaspm2004@yahoo.com Brad Kizzia, Co‐Vice Chair Kizzia Johnson PLLC 1910 Pacific Avenue, Suite 13000 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 451‐0164 Email: bkizzia@kjpllc.com Mark Stradley, Co‐Vice Chair The Stradley Law Firm 9330 LBJ Freeway, Ste. 1185 Dallas, TX 75243‐4308 Tel: (972) 231‐6001 Email: mark@stradleylawfirm.com Robert Tobey, Board Advisor Johnston Tobey Baruch, P.C. 3308 Oak Grove Avenue Dallas, TX 75204‐2370 Tel: (214) 741‐6260 Email: robert@jtlaw.com Biridiana Avina, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association 2101 Ross Avenue Email: bavina@dallasbar.org
COMMITTEE ROSTER Criminal Justice Criminal law practitioners are encouraged to join this Committee. Volunteers organize special CLE programs geared for the criminal law practitioners.
William Pedersen, Co‐Chair Law Office of Bill Pedersen III, PLLC 2501 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 380‐LB 50 Dallas, TX 75219‐4080 Tel: (214) 630‐9264 Email: bill@bpedlaw.com Ryne Sandel, Co‐Chair Whalen Law Office 9300 John Hickman Pkwy, Suite 501 Frisco, TX 75035‐5711 Tel: (214) 368‐2560 Email: rsandel@whalenlawoffice.com Q. Lynn Johnson, Vice Chair Law Offices of Q. Lynn Johnson, PLLC 638 Monssen Dr. Dallas, TX 75224‐1402 Tel: (214) 552‐1349 Email: lynn@qlynnlaw.com William Mateja, Board Advisor Polsinelli, P.C. 2950 N. Harwood Street, Suite 2100 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 754‐5751 Email: mateja@polsinelli.com Veridiana Mejia, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7407 Email: vmejia@dallasbar.org Entertainment Members plan various social functions, including happy hours, Mother's Day Brunch, sports outings and other special events to encourage networking.
James Greer, Co‐Chair Randall Greer, PLLC 5910 N. Central Expy., Suite 920 Dallas, TX 75206 Tel: (214) 628‐9966 Email: jgreer@rglaw.com
Andrea Perez, Co‐Chair Kessler Collins, P.C. 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 750 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 379‐0742 Email: aperez@kesslercollins.com James Deets, Co‐Vice Chair Alvarez & Marsal, LLC 2100 Ross Avenue, 21st Floor Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 438‐1000 Email: jdeets@alvarezandmarsal.com Elizabeth (Jodi) McShan, Co‐Vice Chair Law Office of Jodi McShan, PLLC 4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75204‐3293 Tel: (214) 800‐2091 Email: jodi@jodimcshanlaw.com Christopher M. Kang, Board Advisor Haynes and Boone, LLP 2323 Victory Avenue, Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75219‐7673 Tel: (214) 651‐5944 Email: chris.kang@haynesboone.com Rhonda Thornton, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association 2101 Ross Avenue Email: rthornton@dallasbar.org Fee Disputes Arbitrates fee disputes between lawyers and clients through panels comprised of lawyers and lay persons in an attempt to amicably resolve disputes.
Andrew Jee, Chair JEE Law, PLLC 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75219‐4492 Tel: (214) 965‐0011 Email: ajee@andrewjee.com Kristina Kastl, Board Advisor Kastl Law, P.C. 4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 300
COMMITTEE ROSTER Dallas, TX 75204 Tel: (214) 937‐4424 Email: kkastl@kastllaw.com Alicia Hernandez, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association 2101 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 220‐7401 Email: ahernandez@dallasbar.org Golf Tournament Volunteers plan and organize the Annual Pro Bono Golf Tournament on April 28, 2016, and assist in obtaining underwriters, vendors, prizes and sponsors.
Kyle Mandeville, Co‐Chair Passman & Jones, P.C. 1201 Elm Street, Suite 2500 Dallas, TX 75270 Tel: (214) 742‐2121 Email: mandevillek@passmanjones.com Christopher Robison, Co‐Chair Passman & Jones, P.C. 1201 Elm Street, Suite 2500 Renaissance Tower Dallas, TX 75270 Tel: (214) 742‐2121 Email: robisonc@passmanjones.com Steven Aldous, Co‐Vice Chair Forshey Prostok LLP 500 Crescent Court, Suite 240 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 716‐2101 Email: saldous@forsheyprostok.com Jerry Fazio, Co‐Vice Chair Owen & Fazio, P.C. 10440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1450 Dallas, TX 75231‐2236 Tel: (214) 891‐5960 Email: jfazio@owenfazio.com Brad Monk, Co‐Vice Chair Sedgwick, LLP 1717 Main Street, Suite 5400
Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (469) 227‐4614 Email: brad.monk@sedgwicklaw.com Victor Vital, Board Advisor Barnes & Thornburg LLP 2100 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1250 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 593‐7136 Email: victor.vital@btlaw.com Rhonda Thornton, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7403 Email: rthornton@dallasbar.org Judicial Investiture Assists as needed with investiture ceremonies for newly appointed and elected judges.
Karen McCloud, Chair & Board Advisor Karen D. McCloud, P.C. 3102 Maple Avenue, Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 651‐6700 Email: kmccloud@karenmccloud.com Hon. King Fifer, Co‐Vice Chair County Court at Law No. 2 600 Commerce Street, Ste. 555 Dallas, TX 75202‐5755 Tel: (214) 653‐7365 Email: kfifer@dallascounty.org Kristina Kastl, Co‐Vice Chair Kastl Law, P.C. 4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75204 Tel: (214) 937‐4424 Email: kkastl@kastllaw.com Hon. Kenneth Molberg, Co‐Vice Chair 95th District Court 600 Commerce Street, Suite 6 Dallas, TX 75202‐4628 Tel: (214) 653‐6361 Email: kmolberg@dallascourts.org
COMMITTEE ROSTER Hon. Irma Ramirez, Co‐Vice Chair U.S. Magistrate Judge 1100 Commerce Street, Suite 1567 Dallas, TX 75242‐1061 Tel: (214) 753‐2393 Email: judge_ramirez@txnd.uscourts.gov Hon. Carolyn Wright, Co‐Vice Chair Fifth District Court of Appeals 600 Commerce Street, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 712‐3410 Email: carolyn@carolynwright.com Alicia Hernandez, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association 2101 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 220‐7401 Email: ahernandez@dallasbar.org Judiciary Committee generally acts as a liaison with the judiciary, conducts CLE programs, judicial panels, assists with the Clerk Awards Luncheon and may hold occasional special seminars.
David Kent, Co‐Chair Sedgwick, LLP 1717 Main Street, Suite 5400 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (469) 227‐4658 Email: david.kent@sedgwicklaw.com Michael Lyons, Co‐Chair Deans & Lyons, LLP Republic Center, 325 N. Saint Paul St., Suite 1500 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 965‐8502 Email: mlyons@deanslyons.com A. Shonn Brown, Co‐Vice Chair Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 981‐3807 Email: sbrown@lynnllp.com
Karen McCloud, Co‐Vice Chair Karen D. McCloud, P.C. 3102 Maple Avenue, Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 651‐6700 Email: kmccloud@karenmccloud.com Victor Vital, Board Advisor Barnes & Thornburg LLP 2100 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1250 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 593‐7136 Email: victor.vital@btlaw.com Kathryn Zack, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7450 Email: kzack@dallasbar.org Juvenile Justice Committee focuses on at-risk juveniles. Members may work on various projects and CLE programs, as well as provide direct services to youth and participate in other projects that focus on training and education regarding juvenile issues.
Willis Ma, Chair Dallas County District Attorney's Office 1207 Sonoma Dr. Allen, TX 75013 Tel: (214) 698‐2279 Email: willis.ma@dallascounty.org Patricia Hogue, Co‐Vice Chair Texas Lawyers for Children 6936 Gaston Avenue Dallas, TX 75214 Tel: (214) 219‐5852 Email: patricia.hogue@texaslawyersforchildren.org Diane Sumoski, Co‐Vice Chair SMU Dedman School of Law 3315 Daniel Avenue P.O. Box 750116 Dallas, TC 75205 Tel: (214) 768‐3486 Email: dsumoski@smu.edu
COMMITTEE ROSTER Dawn Estes, Board Advisor Estes Thorne & Carr PLLC 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 2000 Dallas, TX 75219 Tel: (214) 599‐4000 Email: destes@estesthornecarr.com Melissa Garcia, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7484 Email: mgarcia@dallasbar.org Law in the Schools & Community Plans and implements the DBA Annual Law Day activities, including an art and essay contest in the Dallas ISD; recruits lawyers to speak to students in Dallas ISD classrooms, coordinates the Mock Voir Dire and Appealing to the Public Program and assists with the planning of the Education Symposium.
Katie Anderson, Co‐Chair Strasburger & Price, LLP 901 Main Street, Suite 6000 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 651‐4300 Email: katie.anderson@strasburger.com Sean Whyte, Co‐Chair Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP 2021 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1600 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 999‐3000 Email: sean.whyte@gardere.com Kristen M. Cox, Vice Chair Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch & Ungerman, L.L.P. 901 Main Street, Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75202‐3742 Tel: (214) 744‐3700 Email: kcox@meadowscollier.com Paul Simon, Board Advisor Simon | Paschal PLLC 13601 Preston Rd., Ste. 870W Dallas, TX 75240 Tel: (214) 893‐9340 Email: paul@simonpaschal.com Melissa Garcia, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association
Tel: (214) 220‐7484 Email: mgarcia@dallasbar.org Kathryn Zack, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7450 Email: kzack@dallasbar.org Lawyer Referral Service Committee reviews the operation of DBA Lawyers Referral Service as needed; makes recommendations as needed.
Emily Brannen, Chair Gerstle, Minissale, Snelson L.L.P. 4849 Greenville Avenue, Suite 1500 Dallas, TX 75206 Tel: (214) 368‐6440 Email: emily.brannen@gmsattorneys.com Rocio Cristina Garcia, Vice Chair Hunton & Williams L.L.P. 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 979‐2910 Email: rcgarcia@gmail.com Laura Benitez Geisler, Board Advisor Geisler Law Firm 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Ste. 1400 Dallas, TX 75219 Tel: (214) 651‐4264 Email: laura.geisler@lbglawfirm.com Alicia Hernandez, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association 2101 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 220‐7401 Email: ahernandez@dallasbar.org Legal Ethics Committee plans and conducts an annual three-hour evening legal ethics seminar, plans various ethics related CLE programs generally on a monthly basis.
Katherine Hall, Chair Attorney at Law P.O. Box 600405
COMMITTEE ROSTER Dallas, TX 75360 Tel: (214) 363‐9581 Email: khall.atty@sbcglobal.net Hershel R. Chapin, Co‐Vice Chair H.R. Chapin, Attorney & Counselor, PLLC 15950 Dallas Parkway, Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75248‐6628 Tel: (214) 785‐1529 Email: hchapin@gmail.com Nathan Johnson, Co‐Vice Chair Spector & Johnson, PLLC 12770 Coit Road, Suite 1100 Dallas, TX 75251 Tel: (214) 365‐5377 Email: njohnson@spectorjohnson.com Jonathan Childers, Board Advisor Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201‐7919 Tel: (214) 981‐3810 Email: jchilders@lynnllp.com Marcela Mejia, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7410 Email: mmejia@dallasbar.org LegalLine Committee members volunteer to anonymously answer legal questions from the general public over the phone on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the DBA offices.
Angelina LaPenotiere, Co‐Chair & Board Advisor Fannie Mae 9124 Leaside Dr. Dallas, TX 75238‐3815 Tel: (972) 656‐8033 Email: alapenotiere1@gmail.com Daniel O'Brien, Co‐Chair Jones Day 2727 N. Harwood Street, Dallas, TX 75201‐1515 Tel: (214) 220‐3939 Email: daniel.thomas.obrien@gmail.com
Anjulie Ponce, Co‐Chair Powers Taylor LLP 8150 North Central Expy, Suite 1575 Dallas, TX 75206 Tel: (214) 239‐8900 Email: anjulie@powerstaylor.com Jennifer Vermillion, Co‐Chair The Vermillion Law Firm, LLC 7616 LBJ Freeway, Suite 120 Dallas, TX 75251 Tel: (972) 386‐4560 Email: jennifer@vermillionlawfirm.com Farrah Ahmed, Co‐Vice Chair Farrah I. Ahmed, PLLC 13140 Coit Rd., Suite 350 Dallas, TX 75240 Tel: (469) 644‐2658 Email: farrah@farrahesq.com Grayson Linyard, Co‐Vice Chair Hunton & Williams LLP 5505 Overbrook Ct. Garland, TX 75043 Tel: N/A Email: glinyard@hunton.com Shawna Bush, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7453 Email: sbush@dallasbar.org Library Committee remains abreast of the overall operations and maintenance of the Dallas County Law Library.
Elizabeth Lutton, Chair Dallas County Sheriff's Office 133 N. Riverfront Blvd., LB 31 Dallas, TX 75207 Tel: N/A Email: elizabeth.lutton@dallascounty.org Tramaine Tinner, Board Advisor Fairway Independent Mortgage Company 1400 Golden Trail Court Carrollton, TX 75010
COMMITTEE ROSTER Tel: (469) 910‐0349 Email: tramaine_s_2000@yahoo.com Sherri Evans, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7440 Email: sevans@dallasbar.org Media Relations Lawyers who enjoy media law are encouraged to join this Committee, which coordinates CLE programs for the media and the bar; recommends keynote speaker for the Stephen Philbin Awards for Excellence in Legal Reporting, and develops relationship between the media and the bar.
Chrysta Castaneda, Chair The Castaneda Firm 1701 N. Market Street, Suuite 402 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 282‐8579 Email: chrysta@castaneda‐firm.com Jess Krochtengel, Vice Chair Law360 2512 Park Row Avenue Dallas, TX 75215‐2248 Tel: (832) 408‐1812 Email: jesskrochtengel@gmail.com Cheryl Camin Murray, Board Advisor Winstead PC 500 Winstead Building, 2728 N. Harwood Street Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 745‐5142 Email: cmurray@winstead.com Jessica Smith, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7477 Email: jsmith@dallasbar.org Memorial & History DBA members who enjoy writing and history are asked to write memorial resolutions honoring deceased DBA members.
John Goren, Chair John Alan Goren, Attorney at Law 11334‐D Park Central Place Dallas, TX 75230
Tel: (214) 739‐3216 Email: appealnow@aol.com Katherine Hall, Co‐Vice Chair Attorney at Law P.O. Box 600405 Dallas, TX 75360 Tel: (214) 363‐9581 Email: khall.atty@sbcglobal.net Amy J. Stowe, Co‐Vice Chair 2014 Azure Pointe Richardson, TX 75080‐8402 Tel: (469) 855‐4276 Email: stoweaj@gmail.com Hon. Bonnie L. Goldstein, Board Advisor 44th District Court 600 Commerce Street, Box 540 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 653‐7427 Email: jmckinnon@dallascourts.org Kimberly Watson, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association 2101 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 220‐7414 Email: kwatson@dallasbar.org Minority Participation Committee members help coordinate programs that encourage minority lawyers to practice in Dallas and become active in the DBA. Hosts minority clerkship luncheons and other programs to increase minority participation in the DBA.
Kathy Roux, Chair Law Office of Kathy E. Roux P.O. Box 1701 Grapevine, TX 76099‐1701 Tel: (817) 874‐8877 Email: kathy@kathyrouxlaw.com Earsa Jackson, Vice Chair Strasburger & Price, LLP 901 Main Street, Suite 6000 Dallas, TX 75202‐3794 Tel: (214) 651‐4300 Email: earsa.jackson@strasburger.com
COMMITTEE ROSTER Sakina Rasheed Foster, Board Advisor Haynes and Boone, LLP 2323 Victory Avenue, Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75219 Tel: (214) 200‐0748 Email: sakina.foster@haynesboone.com Kimberly Watson, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7414 Email: kwatson@dallasbar.org Mock Trial Committee members help organize the Texas High School Mock Trial Competition; may serve as team advisors, tabulators, event organizers and also judge various mock trial competitions.
Stephen Gwinn, Chair Suzanne I. Calvert & Associates 900 Jackson Street, Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 748‐3831 Email: steve.gwinn.gajq@statefarm.com Sarah Flournoy, Co‐Vice Chair Irving Independent School District 2621 W. Airport Freeway, P.O. Box 152637 Irving, TX 75062 Tel: (972) 600‐5082 Email: drsarahflourney.com Tasha E. James, Co‐Vice Chair Attorney at Law 1841 Placitas Trail Fort Worth, TX 76131 Tel: (817) 905‐3082 Email: tasha3082@yahoo.com L. Bradley Johnson, Co‐Vice Chair Bailey & Galyan 2423 Ridgecrest Drive Garland, TX 75041 Tel: (214) 252‐9099 Email: bjohnson@galyen.com Seth Phillips, Co‐Vice Chair 3728 Manana Dr. Dallas, TX 75220
Tel: (469) 730‐4823 Email: sphillips@phillipsfirmpllc.com Hon. Martin Hoffman, Board Advisor 68th District Court 600 Commerce Street, Box 540 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 653‐6510 Email: mhoffman@dallascourts.org Melissa Garcia, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7484 Email: mgarcia@dallasbar.org Morris Harrell Professionalism Committee implements programs to enhance professionalism.
Wesley Alost, Co‐Chair Jones Carr McGoldrick L.L.P. 5910 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1700 Dallas, TX 75206 Tel: (214) 389‐2261 Email: wes.alost@jcmfirm.com Gregory Huffman, Co‐Chair Thompson & Knight LLP 1722 Routh Street, Suite 1500 Dallas, TX 75201‐2533 Tel: (214) 969‐1700 Email: gregory.huffman@tklaw.com Tricia DeLeon, Co‐Vice Chair Gruber Elrod Johansen Hail Shank LLP 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 2500 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 855‐6852 Email: tdeleon@getrial.com Shereen El Domeiri, Co‐Vice Chair ORIX USA Corp. 9223 Seagrove Dr. Dallas, TX 75243‐7227 Tel: (214) 237‐2386 Email: shereen.domeiri@orix.com Michael Hurst, Board Advisor Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP
COMMITTEE ROSTER 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201‐7919 Tel: (214) 981‐3838 Email: mhurst@lynnllp.com Kathryn Zack, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7450 Email: kzack@dallasbar.org Peer Assistance Committee organizes CLEs to assist lawyers who are stressed, depressed, alcoholic, chemically dependent, mentally ill, or unable to conduct their legal practices due to personal or health reasons.
Amara Durham, Chair 4437 McFarlin Boulevard Dallas, TX 75205 Tel: N/A Email: amaradurham@gmail.com Laura McClellan, Vice Chair K & L Gates LLP 1717 Main Street, Suite 2800 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 939‐4965 Email: llaura.mcclellan@klgates.com Sakina Rasheed Foster, Board Advisor Haynes and Boone, LLP 2323 Victory Avenue, Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75219 Tel: (214) 200‐0748 Email: sakina.foster@haynesboone.com Sherri Evans, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7440 Email: sevans@dallasbar.org Pictorial Directory Committee oversees the publication of the Dallas Bar Association's annual Pictorial Directory.
A. Shonn Brown, Chair & Board Advisor Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst LLP 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201‐7919
Tel: (214) 981‐3807 Email: sbrown@lynnllp.com Judi Smalling, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7452 Email: jsmalling@dallasbar.org Pro Bono Activities Committee focuses on programs to improve the delivery of legal services to low income persons and provides assistance to legal service providers through volunteer lawyers who represent clients on a pro bono basis.
Laura Burstein, Co‐Chair Southern Methodist University 3300 University, P.O. Box 750112 Dallas, TX 75275‐0112 Tel: (214) 768‐3893 Email: lburstein@smu.edu Alexander Farr, Co‐Chair Vinson & Elkins LLP 2001 Ross Avenue, Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75201‐2975 Tel: (214) 220‐7971 Email: afarr@velaw.com Jessica Greenwald, Co‐Vice Chair Baker & McKenzie, LLP 2001 Ross Avenue, Suite 2300 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 978‐3063 Email: jessica.greenwald@bakermckenzie.com Michael Regitz, Co‐Vice Chair RegitzMauck PLLC 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1280 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 414‐3813 Email: mike@regitzmauck.com Kristina Kastl, Board Advisor Kastl Law, P.C. 4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75204 Tel: (214) 937‐4424 Email: kkastl@kastllaw.com
COMMITTEE ROSTER Michelle Alden, Staff Liaison Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program 1515 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 748‐2234 Email: aldenm@lanwt.org Public Forum Committee coordinates programs that impact the public at large, through forums, debates, speaking engagements and discussions at the Belo Mansion.
Erin Nowell, Co‐Chair Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett, PC 3232 McKinney Avenue, Suite 610 Dallas, TX 75204‐8583 Tel: (214) 276‐7680 Email: enowell@sgpb.com Eric Walker, Co‐Chair Kilmer Crosby & Walker PLLC 3102 Maple, Suite 240 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 731‐3111 Email: ewalker@kcw‐lawfirm.com Paul Simon, Board Advisor Simon | Paschal PLLC 13601 Preston Road, Suite 870W Dallas, TX 75240‐4996 Tel: (972) 893‐9340 Email: paul@simonpaschal.com Sherri Evans, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7440 Email: sevans@dallasbar.org Publications Committee members review and determine articles for each monthly issue of Headnotes and coordinates contributing writers.
Alexander Farr, Co‐Chair Vinson & Elkins LLP 2001 Ross Avenue, Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75201‐2975 Tel: (214) 220‐7971 Email: afarr@velaw.com
Keith Pillers, Co‐Chair The Private Bank at Bank of Texas 4116 Hanover Street Dallas, TX 75225‐6744 Tel: (214) 346‐3966 Email: kpillers@bankoftexas.com Andrew Jones, Co‐Vice Chair Sawicki Law 210 Country View Lane Garland, TX 75043‐5608 Tel: (214) 468‐8844 Email: ajones@sawickilawfirm.com Carl Roberts, Co‐Vice Chair Roberts, Cunningham & Stripling, L.L.P. 8333 Douglas Ave, Suite 1000 Dallas, TX 75225 Tel: (214) 696‐3200 Email: croberts@rcsllp.com Erin Nowell, Board Advisor Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett, PC 3232 McKinney Avenue, Suite 610 Dallas, TX 75204‐8583 Tel: (214) 276‐7680 Email: enowell@sgpb.com Jessica Smith, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7477 Email: jsmith@dallasbar.org Senior Lawyers Committee members determine CLE programs of interest to senior lawyers; matches senior lawyers with mentees; may on occasion host an annual luncheon and prepare oral histories of members.
John Goren, Co‐Chair John Alan Goren, Attorney at Law 11334‐D Park Central Place Dallas, TX 75230 Tel: (214) 739‐3216 Email: appealnow@aol.com Robert Osburn, Co‐Chair Robert H. Osburn, P.C. 3400 Carlisle, Suite 200
COMMITTEE ROSTER Dallas, TX 75204 Tel: (214) 303‐1481 Email: bobosburn@osburnlaw.com John F. Guild, Vice Chair Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 981‐3800 Email: jguild@lynnllp.com Erin Nowell, Board Advisor Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett, PC 3232 McKinney Avenue, Suite 610 Dallas, TX 75204‐8583 Tel: (214) 276‐7680 Email: enowell@sgpb.com Kathryn Zack, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7450 Email: kzack@dallasbar.org Summer Law Intern Program Committee members interview and place Dallas ISD students in law firms for the summer; determine field trips, serve as chaperones, and conduct orientations for parents and students.
Glenwood Hill, Co‐Chair Bracewell LLP 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 3800 Dallas, TX 75202‐2711 Tel: (214) 758‐1639 Email: glenwood.hill@bracewelllaw.com Keenan Kolendo, Co‐Chair Haynes and Boone, LLP 2323 Victory Avenue, Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75219‐7673 Tel: (214) 651‐5351 Email: keenan.kolendo@haynesboone.com
Ashley DeRon, Co‐Vice Chair Winstead, PC 500 Winstead Bldg., 2728 N. Harwood Street Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 745‐5673 Email: aderon@winstead.com Alisa S. Richman, Co‐Vice Chair Law Office of Alisa Richman 304 S. Record Street, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75202‐4712 Tel: (214) 522‐7266 Email: alisa@therichmanlawfirm.com Paul Saputo, Co‐Vice Chair Saputo Law Firm 1320 Griffin St. E Dallas, TX 75215‐1023 Tel: (888) 239‐9305 Email: paul@saputo.law Hon. Martin Hoffman, Board Advisor 68th District Court 600 Commerce Street, Box 540 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 653‐6510 Email: mhoffman@dallascourts.org Kathryn Zack, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7450 Email: kzack@dallasbar.org Melissa Garcia, Staff Liaison Dallas Bar Association Tel: (214) 220‐7484 Email: mgarcia@dallasbar.org
SECTION ROSTER
Section Roster Alternative Dispute Resolution
Antitrust & Trade Regulation
Provides continuing legal education and training opportunities to encourage the use of alternative dispute resolution methods. Dues: $20.00
Focuses on antitrust matters involving the Department of Justice Antitrust Division, the Federal Trade Commission and private civil antitrust issues, and includes both litigation and corporate counseling for compliance with those laws and other trade regulation matters including employee non-competition agreements and deceptive advertising. Dues: $20.00
Lisbeth Bulmash, Chair Mediators360 11700 Preston Road, Suite 660 PMB 411 Dallas, TX 75230 Tel: (214) 666‐6145 Email: lis@mediators360.com Akbar Kabani, Vice Chair Kabani & Kabani, PLLC One Galleria Tower, 13355 Noel Road, Suite 1100 Dallas, TX 75240 Tel: (888) 669‐2889 Email: akbar@kabanilaw.com Jonathan Herman, Secretary Herman Law Firm 1601 Elm Street, Suite 2002, Thanksgiving Tower Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (972) 983‐2007 Email: jherman@herman‐lawfirm.com Michael Allen, Treasurer Allen Mediations 4925 Greenville Avenue, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75206 Tel: (214) 296‐9196 Email: todd@allenmediations.com Laura Benitez Geisler, Board Advisor Geisler Law Firm 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75219 Tel: (214) 651‐4264 Email: laura.geisler@lbglawfirm.com
Aaron Davidson, Chair Klemchuk LLP 8150 N. Central Expressway, 10th Floor Dallas, TX 75206 Tel: (214) 367‐6000 Email: aaron.davidson@klemchuk.com Jon Shepherd, Vice Chair Holland & Knight LLP 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 964‐9500 Email: jon.shepherd@hklaw.com Kenneth Carroll, Secretary Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, L.L.P. 901 Main Street, Suite 5500 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 855‐3029 Email: kcarroll@ccsb.com Thomas York, Treasurer Jones Day 2727 N. Harwood Street Dallas, TX 75201‐1515 Tel: (214) 969‐4523 Email: tdyork@jonesday.com Cheryl Camin Murray, Board Advisor Winstead PC 500 Winstead Building, 2728 N. Harwood Street Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 745‐5142 Email: cmurray@winstead.com
SECTION ROSTER Appellate Law
Bankruptcy & Commercial Law
Provides quality, advanced CLE for appellate specialists, and seeks to encourage collegiality and communication among members of the appellate bench and bar. Dues: $25.00
Provides attorneys representing all segments of the bankruptcy bar with monthly educational programs related to topical issues in this continuously emerging area of law. Dues: $25.00
Greg Lensing, Chair Fifth District Court of Appeals 600 Commerce Street, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 712‐3400 Email: gjlensing@yahoo.com Richard Phillips, Vice Chair Thompson & Knight LLP 1722 Routh Street, Suite 1500 Dallas, TX 75201‐2533 Tel: (214) 969‐1148 Email: rich.phillips@tklaw.com Jeremy Kernodle, Secretary Haynes and Boone, LLP 2323 Victory Avenue, Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75219‐7673 Tel: (214) 651‐5159 Email: jeremy.kernodle@haynesboone.com Hilaree Casada, Treasurer Fifth District Court of Appeals 600 Commerce Street, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75202‐6631 Tel: (214) 712‐3400 Email: N/A Erin Nowell, Board Advisor Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett, PC 3232 McKinney Avenue, Suite 610 Dallas, TX 75204‐8583 Tel: (214) 276‐7680 Email: enowell@sgpb.com
James Rea, Chair McGuire, Craddock & Strother, P.C. 2501 N. Harwood, Suite 1800 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 954‐6800 Email: james.rea@sbcglobal.net Rakhee Patel, Vice Chair Winstead PC 500 Winstead Bldg., 2728 N. Harwood St. Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 745‐5400 Email: rpatel@winstead.com Ian Peck, Secretary Haynes and Boone LLP 201 Main Street, Suite 2200 Fort Worth, TX 76102 Tel: (817) 347‐6600 Email: ian.peck@haynesboone.com Liz Boydston, Treasurer Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 3600 Dallas, TX 75201‐7932 Tel: (214) 855‐7475 Email: liz.boydston@nortonrosefulbright.com Tramaine Tinner, Board Advisor Fairway Independent Mortgage Company 1400 Golden Trail Court Carrollton, TX 75010 Tel: (469) 910‐0349 Email: tramaine_s_2000@yahoo.com
SECTION ROSTER Business Litigation
Collaborative Law
The Business Litigation Section focuses on nonpersonal injury litigation issues. The Section's members practice in all areas ranging from employment litigation, antitrust, trademark, trade secrets, contract disputes, RICO, franchising litigation, banking, and D&O liability, to business torts, generally. The Section's meetings and programs focus on procedural and trial skills as well as substantive legal subjects. Dues: $25.00
Provides a forum for lawyers and other professionals who are interested in learning about the collaborative dispute resolution process and advancing their skills in the process. The goals of the Section are to promote the use of the collaborative process for resolving disputes in various areas of law, to train lawyers and other professionals in the use of the process, to educate the public as to the benefits of the process, and to preserve the integrity of the collaborative dispute resolution process. Dues: $25.00
Leonard (Ladd) Hirsch, Chair Diamond McCarthy, LLP 2711 North Haskell Avenue, Suite 3100 CityPlace Tower Dallas, TX 75204 Tel: (214) 389‐5323 Email: lhirsch@diamondmccarthy.com Bobby Rubarts, Vice Chair Koning Rubarts LLP 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 4500 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 751‐7902 Email: bobby.rubarts@koningrubarts.com Jonathan Childers, Secretary Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 981‐3810 Email: jchilders@lynnllp.com Brian Lauten, Treasurer Deans & Lyons LLP 325 N. Saint Paul Street, Suite 1500 Republic Center Dallas, TX 75201‐3891 Tel: (214) 965‐8500 Email: blauten@deanslyons.com Aaron Tobin, Board Advisor Anderson Tobin, PLLC One Galleria Tower, 13355 Noel Road, Suite 1900 Dallas, TX 75240 Tel: (972) 789‐1160 Email: atobin@andersontobin.com
Elizabeth (Jodi) McShan, Chair Law Office of Jodi McShan, PLLC 4144 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 300 Dallas, TX 75204‐3293 Tel: (214) 800‐2091 Email: jodi@jodimcshanlaw.com Stephen Rizzieri, Vice Chair L. Stephen Rizzieri, PLLC Campbell Centre II 8150 N. Central Expressway, 10th Floor Dallas, TX 75206 Tel: (214) 434‐1017 Email: stephen.rizzieri@lsrfirm.com Elizabeth Chappell, Secretary Attorney Mediator 106 N. Denton Tap Road, 210‐209 Coppell, TX 75019 Tel: (214) 614‐8304 Email: email@elizabethchappell.com Brett Christiansen, Treasurer Christiansen Davis LLC 4100 Spring Valley Rd., Suite 450 Dallas, TX 75244 Tel: (214) 838‐3501 Email: bchristiansen@cdfirm.com Angelina LaPenotiere, Board Advisor Fannie Mae 14221 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 1000 Dallas, TX 75254 Tel: (972) 773‐7383 Email: alapenotiere1@gmail.com
SECTION ROSTER Construction Law
Corporate Counsel
Focuses on a broad range of legal and industry issues that arise in the context of public and private construction projects. Through luncheon seminars and its newsletter, the Section aims to keep its members abreast of new developments and trends in construction law. Dues: $25.00
Provides continuing legal education programs of interest to both in-house and outside corporate counsel, hosts social events, and publishes a membership directory. Dues: $20.00
Matthew Beshara, Chair Strategic Construction, Ltd. 801 E. Plano Pkwy, Suite 207 Plano, TX 75074 Tel: (214) 403‐8947 Email: mbeshara@strategicconstructionltd.com Tracey Cloutier, Vice Chair Peckar & Abramson, P.C. 8080 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1600, LB 65 Dallas, TX 75206 Tel: (214) 523‐5100 Email: tcloutier@pecklaw.com Mark McQuality, Secretary Shackelford, Melton, McKinley & Norton, LLP 9201 N. Central Expressway, 4th Floor Dallas, TX 75231 Tel: (214) 780‐1400 Email: mmcquality@shackelfordlaw.net Justin Holt, Treasurer Austin Industries, Inc. 3535 Travis St., Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75204‐1466 Tel: (214) 443‐5700 Email: jholt@austin‐ind.com Hon. Martin Hoffman, Board Advisor 68th District Court 600 Commerce Street, Box 540 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 653‐6510 Email: mhoffman@dallascourts.org
Frances Kilborne, Chair Attorney at Law 5186 FM 546 Princeton, TX 75407 Tel: (469) 617‐0193 Email: franciek7@yahoo.com Steven Rahhal, Vice Chair Littler Mendelson, P.C. 2001 Ross Avenue, Suite 1500, LB 116 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 880‐8108 Email: srahhal@littler.com Richard Rafferty, Secretary Strasburger & Price, LLP 901 Main Street, Suite 4400 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 651‐4417 Email: richard.rafferty@strasburger.com Stanton Eigenbrodt, Treasurer Behringer 15601 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600 Addison, TX 75001‐6026 Tel: (214) 655‐1600 Email: seigenbrodt@behringerharvard.com Victor Vital, Board Advisor Barnes & Thornburg LLP 2100 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1250 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 593‐7136 Email: victor.vital@btlaw.com
SECTION ROSTER Criminal Law
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Dallas area. It is intended that speakers cover topics of general interest and that ethics be covered at least once a year. Dues: $20.00
Meets monthly for a program on employee benefits and executive compensation, pensions, profit-sharing plans, ESOPs, health coverage, disability plans, other standpoints, IRS, DOL, PBGC, SEC, ERISA, and state law. Dues: $25.00
Erin Hendricks, Chair Attorney at Law 8150 N. Central Expy., Suite M2070 Campbell Centre II Dallas, TX 75206 Tel: (214) 380‐4566 Email: erin@erinhendrickslaw.com Tiffany Talamantez, Vice Chair Sorrels, Udashen & Anton 2311 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 250 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 468‐8100 Email: tiffany@sualaw.com Brett Ordiway, Secretary Sorrels, Udashen & Anton 2311 Cedar Springs Rd., Suite 250 Dallas, TX 75201‐7845 Tel: (214) 468‐8100 Email: bordiway@sualaw.com Samuel Ackels, Treasurer Ackels & Ackels, LLP 3030 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1550 Dallas, TX 75234 Tel: (214) 267‐8600 Email: sam@ackelslaw.com Kristina Kastl, Board Advisor Kastl Law, P.C. 4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75204 Tel: (214) 937‐4424 Email: kkastl@kastllaw.com
Lacy Durham, Chair Deloitte Tax LLP 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 1600 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 840‐1830 Email: ldurham@deloitte.com Sarah Fry, Vice Chair Locke Lord LLP 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2200 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 740‐8424 Email: sarah.fry@lockelord.com Allison Wilkerson, Secretary McDermott Will & Emery 2501 N. Harwood Street, Suite 1900 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 295‐8000 Email: awilkerson@mwe.com Lindsay Murphy, Treasurer Jones Day 2727 N. Harwood Street Dallas, TX 75201‐1515 Tel: (214) 220‐3939 Email: lmurphy@jonesday.com Dawn Estes, Board Advisor Estes Thorne & Carr PLLC 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 2000 Dallas, TX 75219 Tel: (214) 599‐4000 Email: destes@estesthornecarr.com
SECTION ROSTER Energy Law
Entertainment, Art & Sports Law
Provides a forum for energy practitioners to meet and mingle and to study topical issues in the industry. The Section meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month at Belo for lunch and a CLE lecture by an energy attorney. Annually, the Section sponsors a two-day, in-depth seminar on a Thursday and Friday in August that attracts energy attorneys from all regions of Texas. Dues: $25.00
The Section’s is to enhance the quality of client service within the substantive law areas; to provide community outreach through various pro bono services projects; and to enhance the competency of legal services through ongoing, continuing legal education. Section programming provides a balance that accommodates the priorities and interests of legal counsel whose areas of practice focus on the sports and entertainment businesses. Dues: $25.00
Jordyn Christian‐Gingras, Chair JCG Legal Group, PLLC 211 N. Ervay Street, Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (817) 279‐3446 Email: jordyn.gingras@jclegalgroup.com David Ammons, Vice Chair Winstead PC 600 Travis Street, Suite 1100 Houston, TX 77002 Tel: (713) 650‐2692 Email: dammons@winstead.com Collin Lensing, Secretary Vendera Resources 2602 McKinney Avenue, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75204 Tel: (469) 206‐0020 Email: clensing@venderaresources.com Foster Green, Treasurer Freeman Mills PC 4925 Greenville Avenue, Suite 1450 Dallas, TX 75206‐4001 Tel: (214) 800‐5191 Email: fgreen@freemanmillspc.com Aaron Tobin, Board Advisor Anderson Tobin, PLLC One Galleria Tower, 13355 Noel Road, Suite 1900 Dallas, TX 75240 Tel: (972) 789‐1160 Email: atobin@andersontobin.com
Dena G. Weaver, Chair Weaver Law, PLLC 1601 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 102 Arlington, TX 76011‐4465 Tel: (817) 460‐5900 Email: dgweaver@arlingtonlawfirm.com Phil McNicholas, Vice Chair Kessler Collins, P.C. 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 750 Grapevine, TX 75201‐6707 Tel: (214) 379‐0722 Email: pgm@kesslercollins.com Cole Davis, Secretary Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, L.L.P. 901 Main Street, Suite 4800 Dallas, TX 75202‐3758 Tel: (214) 698‐8016 Email: cole.davis@wilsonelser.com Marc Taubenfeld, Treasurer McGuire, Craddock & Strother, P.C. 2501 N. Harwood, Suite 1800 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 954‐6809 Email: mtaubenfeld@mcslaw.com Paul Simon, Board Advisor Simon | Paschal PLLC 13601 Preston Road, Suite 870W Dallas, TX 75240‐4996 Tel: (972) 893‐9340 Email: paul@simonpaschal.com
SECTION ROSTER Environmental Law
Family Law
Provides a monthly forum for environmental lawyers, associate non-lawyer members, and the general public to hear a speaker address a topic of interest in the field. Members come from a variety of backgrounds, including government, corporate in-house, and private firm counsel, as well as non-attorney environmental professionals. Dues: $20.00
Emphasizes continuing legal education for attorneys who have an active practice in family and juvenile district courts and provides qualified attorneys to assist in pro bono activities that involve family law, divorce, and juvenile matters. Dues: $35.00
James McGuire, Chair Dallas City Attorney's Office 1500 Marilla Street, 7th Floor Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 670‐1331 Email: james.mcguire@dallascityhall.com Christopher M. Losey, Vice Chair Downs & Stanford, P.C. 2001 Bryan Street, Suite 4000 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 748‐7900 Email: closey@downsstanford.com Jacob Gallegos, Secretary U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200, MC 6RC‐ER Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 665‐2110 Email: gallegos.jacob@epa.gov Jack Gannon, Treasurer McGuire, Craddock & Strother, P.C. 2501 N. Harwood, Suite 1800 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 954‐6808 Email: jgannon@mcslaw.com Christopher M. Kang, Board Advisor Haynes and Boone, LLP 2323 Victory Avenue, Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75219‐7673 Tel: (214) 651‐5944 Email: chris.kang@haynesboone.com
Marilea Lewis, Chair Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson L.L.P. 5950 Sherry Lane, Suite 800 Dallas, TX 75225 Tel: (214) 273‐2400 Email: marilea@ondafamilylaw.com Christopher Farish, Vice Chair Quaid Farish, LLC 8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 600 Dallas, TX 75206 Tel: (214) 373‐9100 Email: chris@quaidfarish.com Ebony Rivon, Secretary Rivon Law Firm 2214 Main Street Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 997‐4073 Email: ebony@rivonlawfirm.com m Holly Friedman Biederman, Treasurer Basinger Legget Clemons Bowling Shore Crandall, PLLC Granite Park Two 5700 Granite Parkway, Suite 950 Plano, TX 75024 Tel: (214) 473‐8686 Email: hbiederman@bltexaslaw.com Karen McCloud, Board Advisor Karen D. McCloud, P.C. 3102 Maple Avenue, Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 651‐6700 Email: kmccloud@karenmccloud.com
SECTION ROSTER Franchise Law & Distribution
Government Law
This Section provides programs and information for the general practitioner and beginning practitioner to facilitate a greater understanding of the basics of franchise law, providing speakers and information which give insight into the practice of franchise law for the seasoned practitioner. Franchise practitioners can meet and socialize together for the benefits of a mutual exchange of experience and ideas. Dues: $25.00
Regular meetings are held approximately every other month on the second Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. The section provides CLE on matters of interest to government lawyers, including topics on municipal issues, school district issues, trial skills, labor and employment and more. Dues: $15.00
Farheen Ibrahim, Chair Mullin Law PC 2425 N. Central Expressway, Suite 200 Richardson, TX 75080 Tel: (972) 852‐1710 Email: farheen.i@gmail.com Mary Nix, Vice Chair Holland & Knight LLP 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 964‐9500 Email: mary.nix@hklaw.com Megan O’Laughlin, Secretary Hitchcock Evert LLP 750 N. Saint Paul Street, Suite 1110 Dallas, TX 75201‐3211 Tel: (214) 953‐1111 Email: molaughlin@hitchcockevert.com Hisham Masri, Treasurer Kevin Buchanan & Associates, P.L.L.C. 111 Spring Valley Road, Suite 250 Richardson, TX 75081‐4060 Tel: (214) 378‐9500 Email: hmasri@kevinbuchananlaw.com A. Shonn Brown, Board Advisor Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst LLP 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201‐7919 Tel: (214) 981‐3807 Email: sbrown@lynnllp.com
Christopher Klement, Chair Cantey Hanger LLP 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 3300 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 978‐4100 Email: cklement@canteyhanger.com Michael Doss, Vice Chair Dallas City Attorney’s Office 1500 Marilla Street, Rm. 7DN Dallas, TX 75201‐6318 Tel: (214) 670‐3510 Email: mikeddoss@gmail.com Jerelyn Arbuckle, Secretary DART 1401 Pacific Avenue Dallas, TX 75266‐0163 Tel: (214) 749‐0303 Email: jarbuckl@dart.org Gary McDonald, Treasurer Dallas County Criminal District Attorney's Office 133 N. Riverfront Blvd., LB19 Irving, TX 75207 Tel: (214) 653‐5127 Email: gary.mcdonald@dallascounty.org Kristina Kastl, Board Advisor Kastl Law, P.C. 4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75204 Tel: (214) 937‐4424 Email: kkastl@kastllaw.com
SECTION ROSTER Health Law
Immigration Law
Provides an organization of attorneys representing all segments of the health care law industry with educational programs addressing current issues in this complex and diverse area of law. Dues: $20.00
The Immigration Law Section’s members practice in all areas ranging from asylum, employment-based immigration, familybased immigration, removal proceedings, and humanitarian visas. The section has an emphasis on CLEs for attorneys in the public and private sectors and in providing qualified attorneys to assist in pro bono activities that involve immigration law matters. Dues: $10.00
Bradford Adatto, Chair ByrdAdatto 8150 North Central Expressway, Suite 930 Dallas, TX 75206 Tel: (214) 291‐3200 Email: badatto@byrdadatto.com Jamie Sorley, Vice Chair U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 1301 Young Street, Suite 1169 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 767‐4056 Email: sorleyj@aol.com Brandee Todd, Secretary Tenet Healthcare Corporation 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75202‐2703 Tel: (469) 893‐6608 Email: brandee.todd@tenethealth.com Scott Schardt, Treasurer Rogaliner Law Offices, P.C. 12201 Merit Drive, Suite 600 Dallas, TX 75251‐2301 Tel: (214) 842‐6913 Email: scott.schardt@rogalinerlaw.com Cheryl Camin Murray, Board Advisor Winstead PC 500 Winstead Building, 2728 N. Harwood Street Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 745‐5142 Email: cmurray@winstead.com
Monica Lira Bravo, Chair Lira Bravo Law, PLLC 4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 370 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 390‐6294 Email: monica@lirabravo.com Angela Lopez, Vice Chair Cowles & Thompson, P.C. 901 Main Street, Suite 900 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 672‐2000 Email: alopez@cowlesthompson.com Judson Davis, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 125 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 500 Irving, TX 75062‐2315 Tel: (972) 373‐2300 Email: Judson.J.Davis@ice.dhs.gov Farheen Siddiqi, Treasurer Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) 503 W. Jefferson Blvd. Dallas, TX 75208 Tel: (214) 206‐9609 Email: farheen.siddiqi@raicestexas.org Rocio Cristina Garcia, Board Advisor Hunton & Williams, LLP 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 979‐2910 Email: rcgarcia@gmail.com
SECTION ROSTER Intellectual Property Law
International Law
Focuses on continuing legal education programs of interest to all members of the DBA, not only those specializing in intellectual property law. Those interested in attending IP Section CLE programs should check the website for dates and times. Dues: $30.00
Promotes international law and business in the Dallas area and provides educational programs and social opportunities for the development of international lawyers. Dues: $25.00
Marc Hubbard, Chair Hubbard Law, PLLC 4849 Greenville Avenue, Suite 1490 Dallas, TX 75206 Tel: (214) 396‐6001 Email: mhubbard@hubbardip.com Colin Cahoon, Vice Chair Carstens & Cahoon, LLP 13760 Noel Road, Suite 900 Dallas, TX 75240 Tel: (972) 367‐2001 Email: cahoon@cclaw.com Shannon Bates, Secretary Griffith Bates Champion & Harper LLP 5910 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1050 Dallas, TX 75206 Tel: (214) 238‐8403 Email: shannon.bates@griffithbates.com Scott Hemingway, Treasurer Hemingway & Hansen, LLP 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 4800 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 292‐8301 Email: shemingway@hh‐iplaw.com Laura Benitez Geisler, Board Advisor Geisler Law Firm 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75219 Tel: (214) 651‐4264 Email: laura.geisler@lbglawfirm.com
Aisha U‐Kiu, Chair Robert Half Legal 2001 Ross Avenue, Suite 3500 Dallas, TX 75201‐2954 Tel: (214) 999‐0909 Email: aisha.ukiu@gmail.com Eugenia Ponce, Vice Chair The Ponce Law Office, P.C. 3131 McKinney Avenue, Suite 600 Dallas, TX 75204‐2456 Tel: (214) 484‐8175 Email: eponce@lawponce.com David Ritter, Secretary Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P. 740 E. Campbell Rd., Ste. 800 Richardson, TX 75081‐6757 Tel: (214) 747‐6100 Email: dritter@bhlaw.net Christina Tsevoukas, Treasurer The Law Office of Christina Tsevoukas 10000 N. Central Expwy., Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75231 Tel: (347) 879‐5259 Email: ctsevoukas@tsevoukaslaw.com Sakina Rasheed Foster, Board Advisor Haynes and Boone, LLP 2323 Victory Avenue, Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75219 Tel: (214) 200‐0748 Email: sakina.foster@haynesboone.com
SECTION ROSTER Labor & Employment Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Provides a forum for employment law practitioners to study employment law issues as well as to meet and mingle with other employment law attorneys. The Section holds monthly CLE meetings, an evening seminar dealing with a specific area of employment law, and organizes social events including a reception for judges. Dues: $30.00
Focuses on bringing national-level programs to Dallas discussing current trends and laws related to M&A. Dues: $30.00
Amanda Reichek, Chair The Reichek Firm, PLLC 4514 Cole Avenue, Suite 600 Dallas, TX 75205 Tel: (214) 559‐7191 Email: amanda@reicheklaw.com Michael Olvera, Vice Chair Xerox Business Services, LLC 2828 N. Haskell Avenue, Building 1, 9th Floor Dallas, TX 75204 Tel: (214) 841‐6037 Email: michael.olvera@xerox.com John Crouch, Secretary Kilgore & Kilgore, PLLC 3109 Carlisle Dallas, TX 75204 Tel: (214) 969‐9099 Email: jhc@kilgorelaw.com Simon Whiting, Treasurer Burford & Ryburn, LLP 500 North Akard Street, Suite 3100 Dallas, TX 75201‐3403 Tel: (214) 740‐3100 Email: swhiting@brlaw.com Karen McCloud, Board Advisor Karen D. McCloud, P.C. 3102 Maple Avenue, Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 651‐6700 Email: kmccloud@karenmccloud.com
Robert Kibby, Chair Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. 500 N. Ackard Street, Suite 3800 Dallas, TX 75201‐6659 Tel: (214) 855‐7504 Email: rkibby@munsch.com Scott Ellis, Vice Chair Winstead PC 500 Winstead Building 2728 N. Harwood Street Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 745‐5400 Email: sellis@winstead.com Chris Babcock, Secretary Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP 2021 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1600 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 999‐4370 Email: cbabcock@gardere.com Louis Matthews, Treasurer Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP 2100 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1100 Dallas, TX 75201‐6912 Tel: (214) 698‐3318 Email: lmatthews@gibsondunn.com William Mateja, Board Advisor Polsinelli, P.C. 2950 N. Harwood Street, Suite 2100 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 754‐5751 Email: mateja@polsinelli.com
SECTION ROSTER Probate, Trusts & Estates Concentrates activities on providing continuing legal education for members; promoting good working relationships among the probate bar and three Dallas County statutory probate courts; and serving the needs of the public in the area of wills, guardianships, probate matters, and probate court dispute resolution on a pro bono basis. Dues: $25.00
Scott Weber, Chair Calloway, Norris, Burdette & Weber, PLLC 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75219 Tel: (214) 521‐1520 Email: sdweber@cnbwlaw.com Lora Davis, Vice Chair Davis Stephenson, PLLC 100 Crescent Court, Suite 440 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 396‐8800 Email: lora@davisstephenson.com Michael Duran, Secretary/Treasurer The Duran Firm, PLLC 9400 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1630 Dallas, TX 75231‐5051 Tel: (214) 227‐6400 Email: michael@duranfirm.com A. Shonn Brown, Board Advisor Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst LLP 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201‐7919 Tel: (214) 981‐3807 Email: sbrown@lynnllp.com Real Property This Section aims to advance the objectives of the Dallas Bar Association within the field of real property by providing educational resources and philanthropic opportunities to its members. Dues: $25.00
William R. Weinberg (Bill), Chair Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser, P.C. 2001 Bryan Street, Suite 1800 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 871‐2100 Email: bweinberg@qslwm.com
Jennifer Fargo, Vice Chair Thompson & Knight LLP 1722 Routh Street, Suite 1500 Dallas, TX 75201‐2533 Tel: (214) 969‐2550 Email: jennifer.fargo@tklaw.com Jarrett Reed, Secretary Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 3600 Dallas, TX 75201‐7932 Tel: (214) 855‐8186 Email: jarrett.reed@nortonrosefulbright.com Jeanne Katz, Treasurer Winstead PC 500 Winstead Building, 2728 N. Harwood Street Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 745‐5400 Email: jkatz@winstead.com Rocio Christina Garcia, Board Advisor Hunton & Williams LLP 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75202‐2799 Tel: (214) 979‐3000 Email: rcgarcia@gmail.com Science & Technology Law
Each month this Section holds a luncheon meeting and presentation that focus on emerging trends and issues related to computers, technology, and the law, and how it relates to legal and business professionals. Dues: $20.00
Richard (Jay) Johnson, Chair Jones Day 2727 N. Harwood Street Dallas, TX 75201‐1515 Tel: (214) 969‐3788 Email: jjohnson@jonesday.com Mina Saifi. Vice Chair AccentCare 17855 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 77287 Tel: (972) 201‐3751 Email: minasaifi@accentcare.com
SECTION ROSTER Roshan Mansinghani, Secretary Baker Botts L.L.P. 2001 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201‐2980 Tel: (214) 953‐6737 Email: roshan.mansinghani@bakerbotts.com Aamir Haq, Treasurer Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company 5400 Legacy Drive, H4‐1H‐13 Plano, TX 75024 Tel: (972) 605‐3634 Email: aamir.haq@hpe.com Hon. Bonnie L. Goldstein, Board Advisor 44th District Court 600 Commerce Street, Box 540 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 653‐7427 Email: jmckinnon@dallascourts.org Securities
Focuses on education for its members through monthly programs with an additional focus on providing programs of interest to prospective clients. Dues: $25.00
Jeffrey McFall, Chair Kimberly‐Clark Corporation 351 Phelps Drive Irving, TX 75038 Tel: (972) 281‐1200 Email: jeff.mcfall@kcc.com George Lee, Vice Chair Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP 1601 Elm Street, Suite 3000 Dallas, TX 75201‐4761 Tel: (214) 999‐4904 Email: glee@gardere.com Elizabeth Brandon, Secretary Barnes & Thornburg, LLP 2100 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1250 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 258‐4115 Email: ebrandon@btlaw.com
Matthew Fry, Treasurer Haynes & Boone, LLP 2323 Victory Avenue, Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75219‐7673 Tel: (214) 651‐5443 Email: matt.fry@haynesboone.com Jonathan Childers, Board Advisor Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201‐7919 Tel: (214) 981‐3810 Email: jchilders@lynnllp.com Solo & Small Firm
Provides meaningful and practical continuing legal education to its members and assists members in achieving economics in law office administration and procedure. Dues: $20.00
David Vassar, Chair Nesbitt, Vassar, & McCown, L.L.P. 15851 Dallas Parkway, Suite 800 Addison, TX 75001 Tel: (972) 371‐2411 Email: dvassar@nvmlaw.com Elizabeth (Jodi) McShan, Vice Chair Law Office of Jodi McShan, PLLC 6060 N. Central Expressway, Suite 500 Dallas, TX 75206 Tel: (214) 800‐2091 Email: jodi@jodimcshanlaw.com Kevin B. Ross, Secretary/Treasurer Law Office of Kevin B. Ross, P.C. 8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 601 Dallas, TX 75206‐1877 Tel: (214) 731‐3151 Email: kbr@rosscrilaw.com Stephanie Gause, Board Advisor Frost Brown Todd LLC 100 Crescent Ct., Suite 350 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 545 3472 Email: sgause@fbtlaw.com
SECTION ROSTER Tax This Section focuses on providing monthly meetings at which speakers make presentations regarding topics of current interest in the area of tax practice for continuing legal education credit. Dues: $30.00
David Gair, Chair Gray Reed & McGraw, P.C. 1601 Elm Street, Suite 4600 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 954‐4135 Email: dgair@grayreed.com Joel Crouch, Vice Chair Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch & Ungerman, L.L.P. 901 Main Street, Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75202 Tel: (214) 744‐3700 Email: jcrouch@meadowscollier.com Mary Prosser, Secretary/Treasurer Texas Instruments 12500 TI Boulevard, MS A3000 Dallas, TX 75243 Tel: (214) 479‐0639 Email: mprosser@ti.com Michael Hurst, Board Advisor Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201‐7919 Tel: (214) 981‐3838 Email: mhurst@lynnllp.com Tort & Insurance Practice
This Section provides CLE presentations that offer competing views on cutting edge issues and explores the intricacies and interwoven nature of tort and insurance law. The section also offers a variety of opportunities to join with colleagues in serving the Dallas community. Dues: $25.00
Mark Stradley, Chair The Stradley Law Firm 9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1185 Dallas, TX 75243‐3436 Tel: (972) 499‐3400 Email: mark@stradleylawfirm.com
William Toles, Vice Chair Fee, Smith, Sharp & Vitullo, L.L.P. 13155 Noel Road, Suite 1000 Dallas, TX 75240 Tel: (972) 980‐3288 Email: wtoles@feesmith.com Paul Stafford, Secretary/Treasurer Stafford Barrow, PLLC 400 N. Saint Paul Street, Suite 1100 Dallas, TX 75201‐6869 Tel: (214) 649‐3405 Email: pstafford@staffordbarrow.com Robert Tobey, Board Advisor Johnston Tobey Baruch, P.C. 3308 Oak Grove Avenue Dallas, TX 75204‐2370 Tel: (214) 741‐6260 Email: robert@jtlaw.com Trial Skills
This Section is devoted to the art, science and practice of trial advocacy. The Section promotes the continuing advancement of trial skills of members of the legal community by the open exchange of ideas, CLE, communication between the bar and bench, and the mutual respect and collegiality between members of the bar. Dues: $25.00
David Kent, Chair Sedgwick, LLP 1717 Main Street, Suite 5400 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (469) 227‐4658 Email: david.kent@sedgwicklaw.com Mary Scott, Vice Chair Spencer Scott pllc 5420 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75240 Tel: (972) 458‐5302 Email: mscott@spencerscottlaw.com A. Shonn Brown, Secretary Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst LLP 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201 Tel: (214) 981‐3807 Email: sbrown@lynnllp.com
SECTION ROSTER Quentin Brogdon, Treasurer Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP 3400 Carlisle Street, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75204 Tel: (214) 522‐9404 Email: qbrogdon@crainlewis.com
Robert Tobey, Board Advisor Johnston Tobey Baruch, P.C. 3308 Oak Grove Avenue Dallas, TX 75204‐2370 Tel: (214) 741‐6260 Email: robert@jtlaw.com