A Word From Our Sections

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FROM OUR SECTIONS

By Tracy Card, Office Manager

Welcome to spring and some (hopefully) nicer weather. Are you in need of some CLE credits? Being part of a section will help keep you up to date on the latest news, speakers, and articles within your area of law. Many sections have been doing either a hybrid meeting, in person, or a very informative webinar. If you have not participated in any of these, I encourage you to do so. If your section is looking to start getting back into action, we at the TCBA are happy to help you coordinate your meetings. Feel free to contact us. g

ELDON B. MAHON INN OF COURT

By Elizabeth Banda, Communications Director

Tarrant County Bar Foundation Supports the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court High School Mock Trial Competition

In January 2022, the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court held its eighth Region 11 high school mock trial competition as part of the 43rd Annual Texas High School Mock Trial Competition. The Tarrant County Bar Foundation has supported the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court’s mock trial competition each year through a grant that underwrites the associated costs of the event.

The mock trial competition was coordinated by the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court's Mock Trial Committee, led by Chair Warren St. John (J. Warren St. John, Attorney at Law) and Katie Owens (Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office). Attorneys, law students, and judges from the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court participated in the mock trial as volunteers. The three preliminary rounds of the high school mock trial competition occurred on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the Family Courts Building. Four teams advanced to the semi-final round held on Friday, February 4, at the Family Courts Building. Later that evening, teams from Covenant Classical School and Grapevine Faith Christian School participated in the final round presided by Judge Chris Taylor. Covenant Classical School won the competition, with both teams moving on to the state round in March. Stephenville High School won the Courtroom Artist competition and participated in the state round.

Ten teams signed up for the competition, and six teams ultimately competed. Teams hailed from high schools in the Decatur, Fort Worth, Grapevine, Hurst-Euless-Bedford, and Stephenville ISDs.

The Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court extends its appreciation to the many people who supported the event, including its members, the Tarrant County Commissioners who approved access to the courthouse and use of the sheriff deputies for the competition, the family court judges who shared their courtrooms, and the Tarrant County Bar Association members who volunteered for the event. g

Artwork done by 1st Place Region 11 Courtroom Artist