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Essential Member Benefits and Expanded Opportunities Await

By David Evans, San Antonio Bar Association President-Elect

Why 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.

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

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

Jaclyn Roberson, Roberson Duran Law, PLLC

CONNECT

I have developed close professional connections and deep friendships through bar association events and while serving in leadership. Managing a small, lean law office, my bar network understands the unique demands of a law practice, and we are supportive of one another’s wellness and success. Professional referrals are also my best source of new clients. The San Antonio legal community is small and collegial—and SABA provides many avenues to expand my circle. I’m a proud member of SABA, a trusted partner of San Antonio lawyers.

— Chris Mazzola, Patterson Law Group

Chris Mazzola, Patterson Law Group

SERVE

I became an attorney to help people. I sometimes field questions outside my practice area or help a student with general information. SABA is where I refer people for helpful information through the public resource website: People’s Law School and Ask a Lawyer. SABA also offers attorney volunteer opportunities. I appreciate that attorneys, new and experienced, have various ways to be of service in well-organized projects. I’m a proud member of SABA, a trusted partner of San Antonio lawyers.

— Kristal Thomson, Langley & Banack, Inc.

Kristal Thomson, Langley & Banack, Inc.

JOIN

Join our community of exemplary legal minds and enjoy these and other countless benefits of membership. We are SABA proud.

HOW TO JOIN

Visit sabar.org/join to complete a new membership application or renew your membership. Questions? Contact Membership Manager Camille Ayala.

SAN ANTONIO BAR ASSOCIATION

100 Dolorosa, Suite 500, San Antonio, TX 78205

(210) 227-8825 | camillea@sabar.org

David Evans has been in private practice in San Antonio for 20 years. He has worked in a large international firm, a mid-sized local firm, and now as a sole practitioner. Evans has been involved in various bar organizations, and especially enjoys when our legal community comes together to help other organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Children’s Rehabilitation Institute Teleton.