The San Antonio Bar Foundation’s Gala, “Memphis Blues,” was a sold-out event celebrating the legal community. The San Antonio Young Lawyers (SAYLA) recognized their awardees, and the San Antonio Bar Association (SABA) honored the Hon. Charlie Gonzalez with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
Thank you to our sponsors and attendees who raised more than $100,000 in support of the San Antonio Bar Foundation, which is dedicated to enhancing the rule of law and justice in Bexar County by funding programs focused on legal ethics, justice administration, pro bono services, and scholarship. After the program, the Blues Lounge filled with energy as karaoke kicked off, leading to legendary performances that will be remembered for years!
Robert Soza, SAYLA Outstanding Mentor Award recipient, The Hon. Lucy Adame-Clark, Liberty Bell Award recipient, Cassie Garza, Outstanding Young Lawyer recipient accept their awards from SAYLA President, Josué Galván.
The Hon. Charlie A. Gonzalez was presented with the SABA Lifetime Achievement Award, Joe Frazier Brown Award of Excellence
SABA President Patty Vargas, the Hon. Charlie Gonzalez, and San Antonio Bar Foundation (SABF) Chair Steve Chiscano
2016 SABA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Gerry Goldstein, Christine Goldstein, 4th Court of Appeals Chief Justice Rebeca Martinez, the Hon. Charlie Gonzalez, and Linda Gonzalez.
The evening’s emcees were SABF Chair Steve Chiscano and SABA President Patty Vargas.
State Bar of Texas President Steve Benesh and wife Jennifer Benesh pose with the famous party starters.
Greg Lehrmann, Supreme Court of Texas Justice Debra Lehrmann, 2023 SABA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Sara Dysart, St. Mary’s Law School Dean Patricia Roberts, and Frank Barcalow.
SABA Board Member Liz Provencio, Associate Judge Carmen Samaniego, Judge Tina Torres, Judge Norma Gonzales, and SABA Board Member Melissa Morales Fletcher.
Ariana Gordon, SABLA PresidentElect Whitney Thomas, and SABLA President Danica McKinney cheer on the Blues Lounge singers.
Judge Cynthia Chapa, Judge Nicole Garza, Lawrence Morales II, Tom Crosley, and Steve Chiscano’s performance of “Sweet Caroline” was “so good, so good”!
Patty Vargas, Kristal Thomson, Lara Brock, Nadeen Abou Hossa, and Justice Beth Watkins strike a pose.
SABA Board member Kristal Thomson and SABA Members get ready for karaoke.
Group dances the night away!
SAVE THE DATE: September 20, 2025
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