Longtime personal injury lawyer in Galveston County. Now executive director @statebaroftexas.
Joined August 2013
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Jun 12
The General Session Luncheon brought the Annual Meeting together. Enjoyed hearing Damien Riehl share insights on innovation in technology that can help address the evolving needs of the legal profession.
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Jun 12
I always appreciate the opportunity at the Annual Meeting to visit with our 50‑Year Lawyers. Listening to their reflections on a lifetime in the law offers a perspective you can’t get anywhere else. Congrats to the attorneys that reached the 50-year milestone.
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Jun 12
Thankful for the dialogue at the Bench Bar Breakfast. It was nice to see Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock, Judge Jesse McClure, and Judge Victor Villarreal and to hear their remarks on the role of lawyers and judges in our society. #sbot26
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Jun 11
A highlight of the Annual Meeting is seeing bar leaders recognized for their service. Today’s award luncheon paired that recognition with a thoughtful conversation from Justice Evan Young and Chief Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton. #sbot26
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Jun 11
Welcome to the 2026 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting! We're glad to have lawyers from across Texas come together to learn, connect, and advance the profession. Wishing everyone a productive and meaningful week. #sbot26
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Jun 2
In the June issue of the Texas Bar Journal, I highlight the speakers that will take the stage at this year’s Annual Meeting and share key details. Read it here: tinyurl.com/tbjedjune26
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May 12
I was honored to recognize former Chief Justice Nathan Hecht and former Justice Jeff Boyd last week on the occasion of their recent retirements from @SupremeCourt_TX.
Together, the pair had nearly 50 years of combined service and left a legacy of leadership for our judiciary.
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May 1
In the May issue of the Texas Bar Journal, I highlight four member benefits that can be useful for Texas lawyers. tinyurl.com/tbjedmay26
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Apr 1
In the April issue of the Texas Bar Journal, I share information about the State Bar election. Texas lawyers can cast their ballot now until 5 p.m. CDT April 30. tinyurl.com/tbjedapril26
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Mar 2
In the March issue of the TBJ, I highlight the Ask a Human series—live webinars where attorneys can ask questions about AI in the law. tinyurl.com/tbjedmarch26
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Jan 5
In the January issue of the TBJ, I share highlights from reader feedback gathered through a survey of a random sample of the bar’s active members. tinyurl.com/tbjedjanuary26
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The State Bar of Texas will meet at 10 a.m. CST on January 8 at the Texas Law Center in Austin. You can find the agenda, meeting materials, and more details here: blog.texasbar.com/2025/12/ar…
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1 Dec 2025
In the December issue of the Texas Bar Journal, I discuss some of the State Bar of Texas’ top accomplishments of 2025. tinyurl.com/tbjeddecember25
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4 Nov 2025
In the November issue of the Texas Bar Journal, I discuss the Take One campaign, a new initiative by the Texas Access to Justice Commission's Veterans Committee. tinyurl.com/tbjednovember25
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1 Oct 2025
In the October issue of the TBJ, I discuss the Crisis Assistance Pilot program created by the Austin Bar Association and Austin Bar Foundation. I think it’s a great model for helping our fellow attorneys and their clients. tinyurl.com/tbjedoctober25
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8 Sep 2025
In the September issue of the TBJ, I discuss the State Bar’s new AI toolkit, an online resource that addresses both practical and ethical concerns of the legal community in using AI. tinyurl.com/tbjedseptember25
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10 Jul 2025
From relentless exposure to stress to trauma, lawyers face intense emotional strain. In the latest episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, Rocky Dhir talks with TLAP’s Alicia Freeman about stress, boundaries, and finding support in the legal profession. Listen @LegalTalkNet ⬇️
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10 Jul 2025
In the July/August issue of the TBJ, I discuss the upcoming Local Bar Leaders Conference and how the State Bar works with local bars across the state on providing legal services for veterans. tinyurl.com/tbjedjuly25
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8 Jul 2025
The devastating floods and loss of life in Central Texas this weekend have Texas attorneys eager to assist their fellow Texans. The State Bar of Texas is coordinating with legal aid and pro bono groups to assess legal needs and identify where attorney volunteers can assist. 🧵
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23 Jun 2025
Every year at the Annual Meeting, I have the honor of speaking with our 50-Year Lawyers-attorneys who've dedicated their lives to the practice of law.
Hearing how they've navigated decades of legal and societal change is both humbling and inspiring. #SBOT25
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23 Jun 2025
Their lifelong commitment to justice is a powerful reminder of what it means to truly serve the profession.
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