Direct and Cross Examination Skills for Attorneys
Kenneth Scott will present helpful methods and techniques for effective direct and cross examination in trial.
Texas Open Carry Law: What Every Attorney Should Know
Assistant District Attorney Justin Wood will speak to our group about the new open carry law. Mr. Wood has been with the Harris County District Attorney’s office since 2002 and…
An Introduction to Collaborative Law
This presentation will discuss the kinds of matters and clients that are candidates for the Collaborative Law process (including both family and civil matters) and the importance of informed consent to use of the process.
CANCELLED: Texas Open Carry Law: What Every Attorney Should Know
Assistant District Attorney Justin Wood will speak to our group about the new open carry law. Join us Wednesday, April 20, at 11:30am at Celayas Seafood & Sports Bar to hear about Mr. Woods experience with the state of our county’s criminal justice system.
Attorney Ethics and Automated Technology
Advances in technology allow more and more legal work to be automated. While automated systems can drastically improve efficiency in a law practice, it’s important for lawyers to understand their obligations under the disciplinary rules of professional conduct when it comes to automating legal tasks.
Opportunities for Legal Aid and Serving Houston’s Homeless
Leslie E. Schweinle Ginzel, Program Director for Beacon Law, will be speaking to our group about her public interest work with Beacon Law, formerly the Cathedral Justice Project. Through her work with this organization, Ms. Ginzel has worked to benefit the Houston homeless population by helping them attain their housing and employment goals using a legal model unique to Houston.
Introduction to Deportation Proceedings and the Refugee Admissions Process
How do criminal convictions affect immigration clients? How are Congressional actions impacting refugees in Texas? Find the answer to the questions and more at our next CLE.
No Meeting In December
The Houston Northwest Bar Association will not have a meeting in December. We wish everyone a Happy Holidays and look forward to seeing you at our next meeting in January.
Maintaining Client Confidentiality in the Digital Era
In the years since the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct were enacted in 1990, the world has seen use of cell phones and the internet become common place, but our rules have not been updated to consider these new technologies. Join us Wednesday, November 18 at Campioni Restaurant at 5:30pm for our last CLE of the year.
Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements
Join us October 21st from 11:30am to 1:00pm for our next meeting to learn about Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements. Matthew Veech, an attorney with Boyer Miller, will be presenting this month’s topic.