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Brian Singleterry 2021–2022 TCYLA President

Summer is here, and the TCYLA year is nearing the end. As the year comes to a close, we have been busy on all fronts.

In April, Spring Fiesta returned for the first time in two years. Over 100 people filled Joe T. Garcia’s, and everyone had a great evening restarting an annual tradition. Thanks to our sponsors’ generous gifts, everyone enjoyed a delicious meal, margaritas, and a chance to win many wonderful prizes. We were also honored to host the following judges: Judge Brooke Allen, Judge Patricia Baca Bennett, Judge John Eck, Judge Jeffrey Kaitcer, Judge Don Pierson, Judge Jennifer Rymell, Justice Brian Walker, Judge Melody Wilkinson, and Justice Dana Womack. And finally, a giant thanks to Jeffrey Tillman for putting the event together.

TCYLA also just refitted Child Protection Court Playroom through a Texas Young Lawyers Association grant. The grant allowed us to buy books, toys, and decorations, helping turn an otherwise dreary place into something fun. Our PresidentElect, Aulstin Gardiner, organized and implemented this project, creating a great resource that will benefit our county for many years.

There have been and are upcoming many opportunities for people to get involved or make some new connections. Here are a few:

• Austin Franklin and Priscilla Bowens have set up many great CLEs, including a panel with Judges Lindsay DeVos, Matthew Riek, Katharine Stone; an overview of the collection process with Joseph Austin; and a primer on brief writing with Justice Bassel and Steve Hayes. • If you are looking to meet some other young lawyers, we have many great events scheduled. John Easter leads our softball team, and Collin Ashworth has been busy putting together Happy Hours, which have been graciously sponsored by Jayson Nag, Martin Garcia, and Rob Henry.

Last, TCYLA recently held its officer elections for next year. I am happy to announce that next year’s President-Elect will be Elizabeth Haslam. During her years on the board, Elizabeth has demonstrated dedication to TCYLA and leadership in planning and implementing projects. She will serve under next year’s President Aulstin Gardiner, and our returning Treasurer/Secretary Spencer Mainka. TCYLA will be in great hands next year. g

President-Elect Aulstin Gardiner and Director Ola Campbell in the refurbished children’s waiting room in the Child Protection Court. This project was funded by a grant from the Texas Young Lawyers Association.

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