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President Jerry C. Alexander�������������..��..�.(214) 742-2121 alexanderj@passmanjones.com President-Elect Rob Crain������������������.��...(214) 522-9404 rcrain@crainlewis.com First Vice President Michael K. Hurst����������...����.���.(214) 855-6802 mhurst@ghjhlaw.com Second Vice President Laura Benitez Geisler����������.�.����..(214) 651-4264 laura.geisler@lbglawfirm.com Secretary-Treasurer Sakina Rasheed Foster�������..���.�.���(214) 651-5000 sakina.rasheed@haynesboone.com Immediate Past President Brad Weber����������������.�...��.(214) 740-8497 bweber@lockelord.com

Delegates, American Bar Association Rhonda F. Hunter����������.�������..(214) 361-5600 rfhunter@hotmail.com Hon. Elizabeth A. Lang-Miers������������..(214) 712-3403 elizabeth.lang-miers@5th.txcourts.gov Directors, State Bar of Texas Wm. Frank Carroll������.�����������.(214) 698-7828 fcarroll@dykema.com E. Leon Carter�������������������.(214) 550-8188 lcarter@carterscholer.com Florentino A. Ramirez��������������..�.(214) 637-0933 faramirez@ramirezassociates.com Scott P. Stolley�����������������...�(214) 265-9268 sstolley@cplalaw.com President-Elect, Dallas Asian American Bar Association Christopher Kang������..�����������.(214) 651-5944 chris.kang@haynesboone.com President-Elect, Dallas Hispanic Bar Association Angelina LaPenotiere�����..������.����(214) 855-3095 alapenotiere@ccsb.com President-Elect, J.L. Turner Legal Association Tramaine Scott������������.������.(972) 812-9400 tramaine.scott@fnf.com President-Elect, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Paul Simon��������������...�����.(972) 893-9342 paul@simonpaschal.com

Officers

SECTION II, VOLUME 39, FEBRUARY 2016

Dallas Bar Association

Chair Robert L. Tobey�.������������..����..(214) 741-6260 rltobey@jtlaw.com Vice Chair Aaron Z. Tobin�..������������...����..(972) 789-1160 atobin@andersontobin.com Wesley S. Alost (At-Large)�������������...(214) 389-2261 wes.alost@jcmfirm.com Shonn Brown�����������.�������� (214) 855-6815 sbrown@ghetrial.com Hon. Roberto Cañas Jr. (Judicial At-Large)��.................(214) 653-5690 rcanas@dallascounty.org Jonathan R. Childers������������.����(214) 855-6872 jchilders@ghetrial.com Dawn Estes����������������.����(214) 599-4000 destes@estesokon.com President, Dallas Hispanic Bar Association Rocio C. Garcia���������..���������(214) 979-3000 rcgarcia@gmail.com President, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Stephanie Gause��������..���������(214) 545-3472 sgause@fbtlaw.com Hon. Martin J. Hoffman����...����������..(214) 653-6510 mhoffman@dallascourts.org Kristina N. Kastl������������������..(214) 937-4424 kkastl@kastllaw.com William B. Mateja���������.��������..(214) 760-6101 mateja@fr.com Karen D. McCloud�������...���������..(214) 651-6700 kmccloud@karenmccloud.com Kate Morris��������������������..(214) 651-2043 kathryne.morris@strasburger.com Cheryl Camin Murray.���������...������(214) 745-5142 cmurray@winstead.com President, J.L. Turner Legal Association Emmanuel U. Obi�����������.��..���...(855) 462-4529 eobi@obilawfirm.com President, Dallas Asian American Bar Association Monika S. Sanford�.��������...�...�����..(214) 651-5141 monika.sanford@haynesboone.com Diane M. Sumoski�.����������...�����..(214) 768-3486 dsumoski@smu.edu Victor D. Vital��..�����������������(214) 593-7136 victor.vital@btlaw.com

Directors

Advisory Directors

2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75201

Telephone...����������������..���..(214) 220-7400 Fax���������������������.��...(214) 220-7465 Lawyer Referral Service��������������....(214) 220-7444 Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program����������.(214) 742-5768 Dallas Association of Young Lawyers���������.(214) 969-7675 Website�������������������.�.www.dallasbar.org

Kevin Brant, General Manager............................................(214) 220-7471 kbrant@dallasbar.org Dave Burak, Operations Manager.......................................(214) 220-7457 dburak@dallasbar.org Jonathan Greer, Catering Sales Manager����.��...(214) 220-7470 jgreer@dallasbar.org Dawn Finley, Director of Sales and Catering......................(214) 220-7472 dfinley@dallasbar.org Bryan Starnes, Catering Manager����........................(214) 220-7417 bstarnes@dallasbar.org

Culinaire International

Catering Office (214) 220-0239

DBA Staff Shawna Bush, Accounting Assistant...................................(214) 220-7453 sbush@dallasbar.org Sherri Evans, Controller......................................................(214) 220-7440 sevans@dallasbar.org Melissa Garcia, Law-Related Education.............................(214) 220-7484 mgarcia@dallasbar.org Alicia Hernandez, Director of Community Services.............(214) 220-7499 ahernandez@dallasbar.org Yedenia Hinojos, Receptionist/Staff Assistant....................(214) 220-7447 yhinojos@dallasbar.org Mary Ellen Johnson, Executive Assistant...........................(214) 220-7474 mjohnson@dallasbar.org Cathy Maher, Executive Director........................................(214) 220-7401 cmaher@dallasbar.org Judi Smalling, Publications Coordinator..............................(214) 220-7452 jsmalling@dallasbar.org Jessica D. Smith, Communications / Media Director..........(214) 220-7477 jsmith@dallasbar.org Rhonda Thornton, Events Director......................................(214) 220-7403 rthornton@dallasbar.org Kimberly Watson, Membership Director�..........................(214) 220-7414 kwatson@dallasbar.org Kathryn Zack, Projects Coordinator....................................(214) 220-7450 kzack@dallasbar.org Lawyer Referral Service Staff Biridiana (Biri) Avina, Program Assistant – LRS.................(214) 220-7416 bavina@dallasbar.org Marcela Mejia, Interviewer – LRS.......................................(214) 220-7410 mmejia@dallasbar.org Viridiana (Viri) Mejia, Interviewer – LRS..............................(214) 220-7407 vmejia@dallasbar.org Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program Michelle Alden, Managing Attorney���.........(214) 748-1234, ext. 2234 aldenm@lanwt.org Whitney Breheny, Paralegal�������.... (214) 748-1234, ext. 2238 brehenyw@lanwt.org Tina Douglas, Paralegal.................................... (214) 748-1234, ext. 2241 douglast@lanwt.org Zaporra Gonzales, Paralegal.............................(214) 748-1234, ext. 2260 gonzalesz@lanwt.org Alicia Hernandez, Director of DVAP���.����.........(214) 220-7499 ahernandez@dallasbar.org Andy Musquiz, Paralegal���������...(214) 748-1234, ext. 2239 musquiza@lanwt.org Carmen Perales, Paralegal������..�.....(214) 748-1234, ext. 2245 peralesc@lanwt.org Alicia Perkins, Paralegal������.��.......(214) 748-1234, ext. 2261 perkinsa@lanwt.org Ellie Pope, Legal Secretary������..........(214) 748-1234, ext. 2236 popee@lanwt.org Patsy Quinn, Data Entry/Office Support.............(214) 748-1234, ext. 2242 quinnp@lanwt.org Chris Reed-Brown, Recruiter������....... (214) 748-1234, ext. 2243 reed-brownc@lanwt.org Kristen Salas, Mentor Attorney...........................214) 748-1237, ext. 2237 salask@lanwt.org Katherine Saldana, Mentor Attorney���.......(214) 748-1234, ext. 2235 saldanak@lanwt.org Dominick Vallejo, Paralegal����.��.........(214) 748-1234, ext. 2259 vallejod@lanwt.org Dallas Bar Foundation Elizabeth Philipp, Executive Director������.............(214) 220-7487 ephilipp@dallasbar.org Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Cherie Harris, Executive Director.�����...��..........(214) 220-7420 charris@dallasbar.org

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Chair Rey Rodriguez, �������������..�����(214) 789-3281 oreyrodriguez@gmail.com Vice Chair Frank E. Stevenson, II ����������.����.�(214) 740-8469 fstevenson@lockelord.com Secretary-Treasurer Victor N. Corpuz ������������..���.��.(214) 520-2400 corpuzv@jacksonlewis.com Chair, Grants Committee Scott McElhaney ���������������...��(214) 953-6000 smcelhaney@jw.com Immediate Past Chair Beverly B. Godbey������������.���...�(214) 999-4855 bgodbey@gardere.com

Staff — (214) 220-7400

Officers

Dallas Bar Foundation

Kim Askew����������������..��....�(214) 939-5500 kim.askew@klgates.com Steve Bolden ����������������.��.�(469) 484-5000 sbolden@mahomesbolden.com Talmage Boston��������������.�...�.�(214) 745-5462 tboston@winstead.com Aubrey Connatser�������������.���.�(214) 306-8441 aubrey@connatserfamilylaw.com Christina Melton Crain ���������.�����.�(214) 739-7933 cmcpcatty@gmail.com Dawn Estes ���������������..���.�(214) 599-4000 destes@taberestes.com Sean Hamada���������������...�..��(214) 550-8188 shamada@carterscholer.com Wei Wei Jeang�������������..�����.(214) 659-4400 weiweijeang@andrewskurth.com David Kent ���������������.���...�.(469) 227-4658 david.kent@sedgwicklaw.com Steve Russell��������������...�..���(972) 267-8400 srussell@rwtrial.com Brad Weber����������������.�...��.(214) 740-8497 bweber@lockelord.com

Jerry C. Alexander�����������.��...���.(214) 742-2121 alexanderj@passmanjones.com

Rob Crain������������������.��...(214) 522-9404 rcrain@crainlewis.com

Chair Marilea Lewis��������..�����������(214) 939-4453 marilea.lewis@godwinlewis.com Vice Chair Mark McQuality�.��������..���������(214) 780-1400 mmcquality@shacklaw.net Secretary-Treasurer J. Scott Chase.��������..����.������(214) 361-5600 schase@airmail.net

Trustees

Ex Officio Trustees

Fellows

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Provides volunteers for community projects and activi-ties such as Habitat for Humanity, annual food and cloth-ing drives, blood drive; provides volunteers for community organizations.

Art Cavazos Jr., Co-Chair………..………(214) 220-7700 Vinson & Elkins LLP 2001 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201-2975 Email:………………………….…….acavazos@velaw.com Bryan L. Elwood, Co-Chair………………(214) 462-6481 Dykema Cox Smith 1717 Main Street, Suite 4200 Dallas, TX 75201 Email:……………………….………belwood@dykema.com Melissa J. Bellan, Vice Chair…...…….…(214) 369-0361 Cheryl Camin Murray, Board Advisor…(214) 745-5142 Kathryn C. Zack, Staff Liaison….………(214) 220-7450

Arranges quality programs and speakers for weekly Friday CLE programs.

Kent C. Krause, Co-Chair………………..(214) 750-3550 Craddock Davis & Krause LLP 3100 Monticello Avenue Dallas, TX 75205-3466 Email:…………………………….kkrause@cdklawfirm.com David F. Wishnew, Co-Chair…….………(214) 855-6800 Gruber Hurst Elrod Johansen Hail Shank LLP 1445 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75202 Email:…………………………..….dwishnew@ghetrial.com Laura McClellan, Co-Vice Chair……...…(214) 939-4965 Joshua Sandler, Co-Vice Chair…………(214) 855-6850 Michael K. Hurst, Board Advisor…….…(214) 855-6802 Kathryn C. Zack, Staff Liaison…..………(214) 220-7450

Provides input and recommendations on the utilization of the court facilities and considers improvements for the benefit of the public, the judiciary and the legal profes-sion. Lori Ann Bodino, Co-Chair……………...(214) 653-6105 Dallas County District Courts 600 Commerce St., Ste. 681 Dallas, TX 75202 Email:………………..……….lori.bodino@dallascounty.org Michele Wong Krause, Co-Chair……... (214) 373-6565 Wong Krause & Associates 5646 Milton Dallas, TX 75206 Email:……………………..…….…..….mwong@airmail.net Brad Kizzia, Co-Vice Chair…...………….(214) 451-0164 Peter G. Malouf, Co-Vice Chair………....(972) 971-5509 Mark E. Stradley, Co-Vice Chair……..…(972) 499-3400 Robert L. Tobey, Board Advisor…..……(214) 741-6260 Alicia E. Hernandez, Staff Liaison……...(214) 220-7400

Analyzes the criminal justice system in Dallas and makes recommendations for its improvement.

Lawson Pedigo, Co-Chair……………..…(214) 696-2050 Miller Keffer & Pedigo PLLC 3400 Carlisle St Dallas, TX 75204 Email:…………………..…..……….klpedigo@mkp-law.net

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Association Committees ADMISSIONS & MEMBERSHIP

Comprised of Past Presidents of the Association.

Bradley C. Weber………..……………….(214) 740-8497 Locke Lord LLP 2200 Ross Ave, Suite 2800 Dallas, TX 75201 Email: …………………………….bweber@lockelord.com

Produces Bar None, the annual show benefiting the Sarah T. Hughes Diversity Scholarship. Writers, fund-raisers, marketers, musicians, backstage crew, and anyone interested in HARD WORK and FUN are need-ed. Participation on this committee is not a prerequisite to perform in the show (but we'd sure appreciate it!) Martha Hardwick Hofmeister, Co-Chair………...……………………….(214) 780-1431 Shackelford, Melton, McKinley & Norton, LLP 3333 Lee Parkway Tenth Floor Dallas, TX 75219 Email:.………………….………martha@marthasnet.com Tom L. Mighell, Co-Chair………...…….(214) 534-3445 Contoural, Inc. 4429 Goodfellow Drive Dallas, TX 75229 Email:.…………………….………….tmighell@gmail.com Matthew S. Anderson, Co-Vice Chair..(972) 628-3670 Hon. Tena T. Callahan, Co-Vice Chair.(214) 653-6189 Christina Melton Crain, Co-Vice Chair…………………………..(214) 215-8152 Kent S. Hofmeister, Co-Vice Chair.…..(214) 747-6115 John K. Horany, Co-Vice Chair.……....(214) 884-4960 Rhonda F. Hunter, Co-Vice Chair.…....(214) 361-5600 Michele Wong Krause, Co-Vice Chair.(214) 373-6565 Karen D. McCloud, Board Advisor…...(214) 651-6700 Elizabeth Philipp, Staff Liaison….……(214) 220-7487

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION

Assists the DBA Membership Department in recruiting lawyers from all areas of practice to become DBA mem-bers; creates as needed new recruitment and retention programs; provides input in the coordination of the New Member Reception and any other membership activities. Beth M. Hearn, Chair.…………….…...….(469) 509-6253 Beth Hearn, Attorney at Law 555 Republic Drive Suite 2200 Plano, TX 75074 Email:.……………………..……….beth@bhearnlegal.com Jennifer C. Wang, Co-Vice Chair…….…(214) 550-8162 Chad A. West, Co-Vice Chair………....…(214) 509-7555 Laura Benitez Geisler, Board Advisor…(214) 651-4264 Kimberly Watson, Staff Liaison…………(214) 220-7414

ADVISORY

BAR NONE PRODUCTION COMPANY

BENCH BAR CONFERENCE

Assists in planning and organizing the annual DBA Bench Bar Conference attended by DBA members and the judiciary.

Shonn Brown, Co– Lead Chair & Board Advisor……..(214) 855-6815 Gruber Hurst Elrod Johansen Hail Shank LLP 1445 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75202 Email:……………………..………….sbrown@ghetrial.com Jason B. Freeman, Co-Chair……………(214) 744-2417 Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch & Ungerman, L.L.P.

901 Main Street Dallas, TX 75202 Email:………………….….jfreeman@meadowscollier.com Coyt Randal Johnston Jr., Co-Chair…..(214) 741-6260 Johnston Tobey Baruch, P.C. 3308 Oak Grove Avenue Dallas, TX 75204 Email:……………………………...….cjohnston@jtlaw.com Richard A. Sayles, Co-Lead Chair…..…(214) 939-8700 Sayles Werbner, P.C. 1201 Elm Street, Suite 4400 Dallas, TX 75270 Email: ………………………..……dsayles@swtriallaw.com Kimberly M.J. Sims, Co-Chair…………..(214) 888-3106 Palter Stokley Sims PLLC 8115 Preston Road, Suite 600 Dallas, TX 75225 Email:……………………………..….ksims@palterlaw.com Katherine Stepp, Co-Chair………………(214) 965-8500 Deans & Lyons, LLP 325 North Saint Paul Street, Suite 1500 Dallas, TX 75201 Email:…………………………….kstepp@deanslyons.com Daniel Lee Tobey, Co-Chair……..………(214) 220-7700 Vinson & Elkins LLP 2001 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201-2975 Email:…………………………..……….dtobey@velaw.com Clark B. Will, Co-Chair…………………...(214) 871-2100 Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser, P.C. 2001 Bryan Street Dallas, TX 75201 Email………………………………..…….cwill@qslwm.com Stefanie D Bradshaw, Co-Vice Chair.….(214) 252-1888 Quentin Brogdon, Co-Vice Chair……… (214) 522-9404 Steven W. Bruneman, Co-Vice Chair…..(214) 744-4440 David W. Elrod, Co-Vice Chair………..…(214) 855-6858 Hon. Bonnie L. Goldstein, Co-Vice Chair…………………….……….(214) 653-7427 Brian P. Lauten, Co-Vice Chair….………(214) 965-8500 Kay Van Wey……..………………………...(214) 329-1350 Rhonda S. Thornton, Staff Liaison…..…(214) 220-7403

Reviews the Bylaws of the Association and recommends and drafts changes as requested by the Board. Shonn Brown, Chair & Board Advisor…………….……(214) 855-6815 Gruber Hurst Elrod Johansen Hail Shank LLP 1445 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75202 Email:……………………..………….sbrown@ghetrial.com Aaron Z. Tobin, Vice Chair……………....(972) 789-1160

COURTHOUSE

BYLAWS

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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James P. Whalen, Co-Chair…….…….…(214) 368-2560 Whalen Law Office 6500 International Pkwy Plano, TX 75093 Email:………..……….…….jwhalen@whalenlawoffice.com Ryne Thomas Sandel, Vice Chair………(214) 720-0720 Sommerman & Quesada, L.L.P. 3811 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Suite 1400 Dallas, Texas 75219 Email:…………………...….rsandel@whalenlawoffice.com William B. Mateja, Board Advisor………(214) 760-6101 Alicia E. Hernandez, Staff Liaison…..…(214) 220-7400

Plans and arranges various DBA social functions, includ-ing happy hours, Mother's Day Brunch, sports outings and other special events to encourage networking among members and other professional organizations. Stefanie Bradshaw, Co-Chair……...……(214) 252-1888 Payne Mitchell Law Group L.L.P. 2911 Turtle Creek Blvd. Dallas, TX 75219 Email:……………………..….stefanie@paynemitchell.com Kate Kilanowski, Co-Chair……….………(214) 965-8500 Deans & Lyons, LLP 325 North Saint Paul Street, Suite 1500 Dallas, TX 75201 Email:….………..….……….kkilanowski@deanslyons.com James B. Greer, Co-Vice Chair…………(214) 628-9966 Andrea Perez, Co-Vice Chair……………(214) 379-0742 Monika S. Sanford, Board Advisor…..…(214) 651-5141 Rhonda S. Thornton, Staff Liaison…..…(214) 220-7403

Jerry C. Alexander, Chair……….…….…(214) 742-2121 Passman & Jones, P.C. 1201 Elm Street, Suite 2500 Dallas, TX 75270 Email:…………………..…alexanderj@passmanjones.com

Arbitrates fee disputes between lawyers and clients through panels comprised of lawyers and lay persons in an attempt to amicably resolve disputes. Beverly A. Whitley, Chair……….……..…(214) 740-1400 Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP 3232 McKinney Avenue Dallas, TX 75204-2429 Email:…………………....……beverlyw@bellnunnally.com Michael Prince, Vice Chair………….……(214) 855-3027 Kristina N. Kastl, Board Advisor….….…(214) 937-4424

Aaron Z. Tobin, Chair & Board Advisor………………….(972) 789-1160 Anderson Tobin, PLLC One Galleria Tower Dallas, TX 75240 Email:…………………….…….atobin@andersontobin.com

Assists in the overall planning and organization of the DBA Annual Pro Bono Golf Tournament, including assis-tance in obtaining underwriters, vendors, prizes and sponsors.

Thomas P. Goranson, Co-Chair….…..…(214) 373-7676 Goranson Bain, PLLC 8350 N. Central Expwy. Dallas, TX 75206 Email:…………………..…….tgoranson@gbfamilylaw.com

David C. Kent, Co-Chair………………… (469) 227-4658 Sedgwick, LLP 1717 Main Street Dallas, TX 75201 Email:……………………….david.kent@sedgwicklaw.com Kyle B. Mandeville, Co-Chair……………(214) 742-2121 Passman & Jones, P.C. 1201 Elm Street Dallas, TX 75270 Email:……..…………….mandevillek@passmanjones.com Christopher A. Robison, Co-Chair…..…(214) 742-2121 Passman & Jones, P.C. 1201 Elm Street Dallas, TX 75270 Email:…...………………….robisonc@passmanjones.com Steven E. Aldous, Co-Vice Chair…….…(214) 716-2101 Jerry Fazio, Co-Vice Chair…………….…(214) 891-5960 Victor D. Vital, Board Advisor……..……(214) 593-7136 Rhonda S. Thornton, Staff Liaison….…(214) 220-7403

Assists as needed with investiture ceremonies for newly appointed and elected judges.

Karen D. McCloud, Chair & Board Advisor………………….(214) 651-6700 Karen D. McCloud, P.C. 3102 Maple Avenue Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75201 Email:.……………….…….kmccloud@karenmccloud.com Cathy Maher, Staff Liaison.…………..….(214) 220-7401

Works with the judiciary to address current issues of concern to the bench and bar, conducts CLE programs and judicial panels, assists as needed with compilation of the Bench Book, the Clerk Awards and occasional special seminars, makes recommendations to the Board as needed and generally acts as a liaison with judges in Dallas.

Buzz Rochelle, Co-Chair…………………(214) 953-0182 Rochelle McCullough LLP 325 N. Saint Paul St. Dallas, TX 75201-3827 Email:…………..……….buzz.rochelle@romclawyers.com Karen Gren Scholer, Co-Chair…….……(214) 550-4653 Carter Scholer Arnett Hamada & Mockler, PLLC 8150 N. Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75206 Email:………………...……….kscholer@carterscholer.com Daniel Lee Tobey, Co-Chair……..………(214) 220-7700 Vinson & Elkins LLP 2001 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201-2975 Email:…………..……………………….dtobey@velaw.com David C. Kent, Co-Vice Chair……....……(469) 227-4658 Michael P. Lyons, Co-Vice Chair……… (214) 965-8502 Victor D. Vital, Board Advisor……..……(214) 593-7136 Kathryn C. Zack, Staff Liaison……..……(214) 220-7450

Focuses on at-risk juveniles. Members may work on various projects and CLE programs, as well as provide direct services to youth and participate in other projects that focus on training and education regarding juvenile issues.

Cheri Beth Leutz, Chair……………..……(469) 547-9109 Dallas CASA 2757 Swiss Avenue Dallas, TX 75204 Email:…………………………….….cleutz@dallascasa.org

FEE DISPUTES

FINANCE

JUDICIAL INVESTITURE

JUVENILE JUSTICE

JUDICIARY

Willis Ma, Co-Vice Chair………….....…(214) 653-3600 Shelly Wilbanks, Co-Vice Chair………(214) 827-8961 Dawn Estes, Board Advisor……..…….(214) 599-4000 Alicia E. Hernandez, Staff Liaison……(214) 220-7499

Plans and implements the DBA Annual Law Day activi-ties, including an art and essay contest in the Dallas ISD; recruits lawyers to speak to classrooms during Law Week.

Amanda B. Childs, Chair………………(214) 629-2040 7-Eleven, Inc. 1722 Routh St., Suite 1000 Dallas, TX 75201 Email:………………..………….mandychilds@ymail.com Kristen M. Cox, Co-Vice Chair………..(214) 744-3700 Sean M. Whyte, Co-Vice Chair…..……(214) 922-3400 Stephanie Gause, Board Advisor…....(214) 545-3472 Kathryn C. Zack, Staff Liaison…..……(214) 220-7450

The Law in the Schools program gives volunteers the opportunity to speak to students in Dallas ISD classrooms; coordinates a Street Law Program. Katie Anderson, Co-Chair………..……(214) 651-4685 Strasburger & Price, LLP 901 Main Street Dallas, TX 75202-3794 Email:…...…………….katie.anderson@strasburger.com Joshua Sandler, Co-Chair………..……(214) 855-6850 Gruber Hurst Elrod Johansen Hail Shank LLP 1445 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75202 Email:………………………..…….jsandler@ghetrial.com Aimee M. Furness, Vice Chair……...…(214) 651-5024 Emmanuel U. Obi, Board Advisor……(855) 462-4529 Kathryn C. Zack, Staff Liaison…..……(214) 220-7450

Oversees the operation of DBA Lawyer Referral Service, which assists in the delivery of legal services to individuals in need of legal assistance; makes recommendations as needed. Karen D. McCloud, Chair……………..(214) 651-6700 Karen D. McCloud, P.C. 3102 Maple Avenue Dallas, TX 75201 Email:…………….…..….kmccloud@karenmccloud.com Diane M. Sumoski, Board Advisor…...(214) 768-3486 Alicia E. Hernandez, Staff Liaison……(214) 220-7400

Conducts an annual legal ethics seminar, plans various ethics presentations generally on a monthly basis.

Kim J. Askew, Co-Chair…...………...…(214) 939-5500 K&L Gates LLP 1717 Main Street Dallas, TX 75201 Email:………..………………….kim.askew@klgates.com Lindsey Rames, Co-Chair………..……(214) 884-8860 Rames Law Firm, P.C. 5661 Mariner Drive Dallas, TX 75237 Email:…………….………….lindsey@rameslawfirm.com Emily F. Brannen, Vice Chair…………(214) 368-6440 Aaron Z. Tobin, Board Advisor..……..(972) 789-1160 Alicia E. Hernandez, Staff Liaison…...(214) 220-7400

LAW DAY

ENTERTAINMENT

LAW IN THE SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY

LEGAL ETHICS

EXECUTIVE

GOLF TOURNAMENT

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE

CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CONT.) GOLF TOURNAMENT (CONT.) JUVENILE JUSTICE (CONT.)

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Katherine C. Hall, Co-Vice Chair……….(214) 363-9581 Amy J. Stowe, Co-Vice Chair……………(972) 471-9797 Hon. Roberto Cañas, Jr., Board Advisor…………………………....(214) 653-5690 Mary Ellen Johnson, Staff Liaison..……(214) 220-7474

Encourages minority lawyers to practice in Dallas, to become members of the DBA, and to participate in DBA activities. Assists with programs that enhance the prac-tice of law for minority lawyers. Hosts minority clerkship luncheons and other programs to increase minority participation in the DBA. Audrey Moorehead, Co-Chair…………(214) 871-5085 Law Offices of Audrey Moorehead 3102 Maple Avenue Dallas, TX 75201 Email:………………………...audreymoorehead@aol.com Erin A. Nowell, Co-Chair……...………… (214) 580-7219 Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett, PC 3232 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX 75204 Email:……………………………..…….enowell@sgpb.com Earsa R. Jackson, Co-Vice Chair………(214) 651-2394 Kathy E. Roux, Co-Vice Chair……..……(817) 874-8877 Sakina Foster, Board Advisor…………. (214) 200-0748 Alicia E. Hernandez, Staff Liaison…...…(214) 220-7400

Organizes and administers the Texas High School Mock Trial Competition, which includes the Dallas schools' competition, known as Region 10, and the State Champi-onship Tournament, all held in Dallas. Writes the prob-lem, serves as team advisors, and judges the various tournaments. Stephen W. Gwinn, Chair………..……… (214) 748-3831 Suzanne I. Calvert & Associates 900 Jackson Street Dallas, TX 75202 Email:……………….… steve.gwinn.gajq@statefarm.com Tasha E. James, Co-Vice Chair…………(817) 905-3082 B. Prater Monning III, Co-Vice Chair…..(903) 873-2531 Seth Lee Phillips, Co-Vice Chair………(903) 316-9946 Melissa Garcia, Staff Liaison……………(214) 220-7484

Promotes and implements programs to enhance profes-sionalism.

Michael K. Hurst, Chair & Board Advisor…………...…… (214) 855-6802 Gruber Hurst Elrod Johansen Hail Shank LLP 1445 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75202 Email:……….…………………..…….mhurst@ghetrial.com Wesley S. Alost, Co-Vice Chair…….…...(214) 389-2261 Gregory S.C. Huffman, Co-Vice Chair…(214) 969-1700 Alicia E. Hernandez, Staff Liaison…...…(214) 220-7400

Provides assistance to lawyers who are stressed, de-pressed, alcoholic, chemically dependent, mentally ill, or unable to conduct their legal practices due to personal or health reasons. The committee also educates the com-munity with seminars presented each year.

Joseph J. Wielebinski, Chair……….…...(214) 855-7561 Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. 500 N. Akard Street Dallas, TX 75201-6659 Email……………………..….….jwielebinski@munsch.com Amara R. Durham, Vice Chair……..……(214) 219-4437 Sakina Foster, Board Advisor…………..(214) 200-0748 Sherri Evans, Staff Liaison………………(214) 220-7440

Assists in the planning and publication of the Dallas Bar Association's annual Pictorial Directory. A. Shonn Brown, Chair & Board Advisor…………...…….(214) 855-6815 Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank LLP 1445 Ross Avenue Suite 2500 Dallas, TX 75202 Email:.…………………….………….sbrown@ghjhlaw.com Judi Smalling, Staff Liaison.………...….(214) 220-7452

Focuses on programs to improve the delivery of legal services to low income persons and provides assistance to legal service providers through volunteer lawyers who represent clients on a pro bono basis. Christene Krupa Downs, Chair…………(214) 556-3862 Krupa Downs Law, PLLC 2401 Stone Creek Dr. Plano, TX 75075 Email:…………….……….ckdowns@krupadownslaw.com Laura G. Burstein, Co-Vice Chair………(214) 768-2567 Alexander S. Farr, Co-Vice Chair……… (214) 220-7971 Diane M. Sumoski, Board Advisor….….(214) 768-3486 Alicia E. Hernandez, Staff Liaison…...…(214) 220-7400

Educates the Bar and community on vital issues that impact the public at large, through forums, debates, speaking engagements and discussions at the Belo Mansion.

Eric D. Walker, Chair……………..……… (214) 731-3111 Kilmer Crosby & Walker PLLC 3102 Maple Dallas, TX 75201 Email:…………….…………….ewalker@kcw-lawfirm.com Rob Crain, Board Advisor………….……(214) 522-9404 Sherri Evans, Staff Liaison………………(214) 220-7440

Assists in determining the focus of each monthly issue of Headnotes and coordinates contributing writers for the publication. Meghan George Hausler, Co-Chair….…(214) 965-7219 Baker & McKenzie, LLP 2001 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201-2916 Email:…….……….meghan.hausler@bakermckenzie.com Keith Pillers, Co-Chair……………………(214) 282-7702 The Private Bank at Bank of Texas 5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 700

LEGALLINE

Volunteer to join a team of lawyers to anonymously answer legal questions from the general public over the phone for the bimonthly DBA LegalLine program.

Steven E. Bartz, Co-Chair…………..……(214) 969-1191 Thompson & Knight LLP 1722 Routh Street Dallas, TX 75201-2533 Email:………………………...…….steve.bartz@tklaw.com Steven Besly, Co-Chair………….………(972) 661-2622 The Collins Law Group 8350 N. Central Expwy. Dallas, TX 75206-1646 Email:…………….……………………sbesly@cblegal.com Daniel T. O'Brien, Co-Chair……..………(214) 220-3939 Jones Day 2727 N. Harwood Street Dallas, TX 75201-1515 Email:…………….…….daniel.thomas.obrien@gmail.com Anjulie M. Ponce, Co-Chair……………..(214) 239-8900 Powers Taylor LLP 8150 North Central Expy, Suite 1575 Dallas, TX 75206 Email:……….……………….….anjulie@powerstaylor.com Jennifer C Vermillion, Co-Chair…..……(972) 386-4560 The Vermillion Law Firm, LLC 7616 LBJ Freeway Dallas, TX 75251 Email:…………….……….jennifer@vermillionlawfirm.com Farrah I. Ahmed, Co-Vice Chair…………(469) 644-2658 Alexander S. Farr, Co-Vice Chair…….…(214) 220-7971 Rocio C. Garcia, Co-Vice Chair & Board Advisor…....…(214) 979-3000 Mary Ellen Johnson, Staff Liaison…..…(214) 220-7474

Remains abreast of the overall operations and mainte-nance of the Dallas County Law Libraries. Meets on an as needed basis and provides recommendations to the DBA Board and Commissioners as needed. Elizabeth A. Lutton, Chair………….……(214) 653-2906 Dallas County Sheriff's Office 133 N. Riverfront Blvd. Dallas, TX 75207 Email:………….……….elizabeth.lutton@dallascounty.org Jonathan R. Childers, Board Advisor…(214) 855-6872 Sherri Evans, Staff Liaison………………(214) 220-7440

Sponsors the Stephen Philbin Awards for Excellence in Legal Reporting, may sponsor a media law seminar and CLE programs; builds relationship between the media and the bar.

Cheryl Camin Murray, Chair……...….….(214) 745-5142 Winstead PC 500 Winstead Building 2728 N. Harwood St. Dallas, TX 75201 Email:.…………………..……...….cmurray@winstead.com Chrysta L. Castaneda, Vice Chair……...(214) 282-8579 Jessica Smith, Staff Liaison.………...….(214) 220-7477

Prepares memorial resolutions honoring deceased DBA members and conducts a memorial observance at the DBA Annual Meeting.

John Alan Goren, Chair.………………….(214) 739-3216 John Alan Goren, Attorney at Law 11334-D Park Central Place Dallas, TX 75230 Email:.……………………...………….appealnow@aol.com

MINORITY PARTICIPATION

MEDIA RELATIONS

MEMORIAL & HISTORY

MORRIS HARRELL PROFESSIONALISM

PEER ASSISTANCE

PRO BONO ACTIVITIES

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY

LIBRARY

MOCK TRIAL

TEXAS LAWYERS' ASSISTANCE PROGRAM helps lawyers suffering from substance

such as abuse or mental health issues that affect their law practices. TLAP’s confidential service is available during business hours and “on-call” after hours and on weekends.

For assistance, call 800-343-8527.

PUBLIC FORUM

MEMORIAL & HISTORY (CONT.)

PUBLICATIONS

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Dallas, TX 75225 Email:………………..….………kpillers@bankoftexas.com Alexander S. Farr, Co-Vice Chair………(214) 220-7971 Carl E. Roberts, Co-Vice Chair…………(214) 696-3200 Wesley S. Alost, Board Advisor…..……(214) 389-2266 Jessica Smith, Staff Liaison………….…(214) 220-7477

Oversees operations of a mentor program; may host an annual dinner; and may prepare oral histories of members.

John Alan Goren, Co-Chair……………..(214) 739-3216 John Alan Goren, Attorney at Law 11334-D Park Central Place Dallas, TX 75230 Email:……………...………………….appealnow@aol.com Robert H. Osburn, Co-Chair………..……(214) 303-1481 Robert H. Osburn, P.C. 3400 Carlisle Dallas, TX 75204 Email:………………………….bobosburn@osburnlaw.com Wesley S. Alost, Board Advisor……...…(214) 389-2261 Kathryn C. Zack, Staff Liaison…….….…(214) 220-7450

Interviews and selects students from Dallas ISD to serve as summer interns at participating law firms, and plans orientations and educational events for the interns. Re-cruits law firms and legal departments to provide an internship experiences for students.

Glenwood F. Hill II, Co-Chair…………… (214) 758-1639 Bracewell & Giuliani LLP 1445 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75202-2711 Email:…………………….……… glenwood.hill@bgllp.com Keenan L. Kolendo, Co-Chair……...……(214) 651-5351 Haynes and Boone, LLP 2323 Victory Avenue Dallas, TX 75219-7673 Email:……………….keenan.kolendo@haynesboone.com Hon. Martin J. Hoffman, Board Advisor………………………….…(214) 653-6510 Kathryn C. Zack, Staff Liaison…..………(214) 220-7450

Provides continuing legal education and training opportu-nities to encourage the use of alternative dispute resolu-tion methods. Dues: $20.00 John Sabine DeGroote, Chair………... (214) 887-3484 John DeGroote Services, LLC 501 S. 2nd Avenue, Suite A-700 Dallas, TX 75226 Email:……………….…….………....jd@johndegroote.com Lisbeth M. Bulmash, Vice Chair……......(214) 666-6145 Akbar Kabani, Secretary…………...…....(888) 669-2889 Chandrika C. Shori, Treasurer……..……(214) 755-4290 Laura Geisler, Board Advisor…...………(214) 651-4264

SUMMER LAW INTERN PROGRAM

Provides a forum for lawyers and other professionals who are interested in learning about the collaborative dispute resolution process and advancing their skills in the pro-cess. The goals of the Section are to promote the use of the collaborative process for resolving disputes in various areas of law, to train lawyers and other profes-sionals in the use of the process, to educate the public as to the benefits of the process, and to preserve the integrity of the collaborative dispute resolution process. Dues: $20.00

Laura R. Schlenker, Chair………….……(214) 923-5071 Law Office of Laura Schlenker 401 Tom Landry Hwy #224632 Dallas, TX 75260 Email:………………. ……...…....laura@schlenkerlaw.com Ruth L. Rickard, Vice Chair………...……(214) 663-1010 Elizabeth Chappell, Secretary…….…….(214) 614-8304 Brett Christiansen, Treasurer………...…(214) 838-3501

Each month this Section holds a luncheon meeting and presentation that focus on emerging trends and issues related to computers, technology, and the law, and how it relates to legal and business professionals. Dues: $20.00 W. Keith Robinson, Chair…………..……(214) 768-2000 SMU Dedman School of Law 3315 Daniel Avenue P.O. Box 750116 Dallas, TX 75275-0116 Jay Johnson, Vice Chair……...…………(214) 969-3788 Mina R. Saifi, Secretary…………..……...(972) 605-8430 Roshan Mansinghani, Treasurer….……(214) 953-6737 Sakina Foster, Board Advisor……..……(214) 200-0748

Focuses on a broad range of legal and industry issues that arise in the context of public and private construction projects. Through luncheon seminars and its newsletter, the Section aims to keep its members abreast of new developments and trends in construction law. Dues: $25.00

Andrea A. Hight, Chair…………...……...(214) 745-5400 Winstead PC 500 Winstead Building 2728 N. Harwood Street Dallas, TX 75201 Email:……………….………….…....ahight@winstead.com Matthew D. Beshara, Vice Chair….……(214) 403-8947 Tracey L. Cloutier, Secretary……………(972) 234-3400 Mark S. McQuality, Treasurer…...………(214) 780-1400 Stephanie Gause, Board Advisor………(214) 545-3472

Provides continuing legal education programs of interest to both in-house and outside corporate counsel, hosts social events, and publishes a membership directory. Dues: $20.00

Bryn Sappington, Chair…………..……...(214) 855-7180 Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 3600 Dallas, TX 75201-7932 Email:………...bryn.sappington@nortonrosefulbright.com Frances M. Kilborne, Vice Chair……..…(214) 239-0053 Steve Rahhal, Secretary………..…..…...(214) 880-8108 Richard D. Rafferty, Treasurer……….…(214) 651-4417 Victor Vital, Board Advisor………….…..(214) 593-7136 Serves the needs of all criminal law practitioners in the

COMPUTER LAW

COLLABORATIVE LAW

Focuses on antitrust matters involving the Department of Justice Antitrust Division, the Federal Trade Commis-sion and private civil antitrust issues, and includes both litigation and corporate counseling for compliance with those laws and other trade regulation matters including employee non-competition agreements and deceptive advertising. Dues: $20.00 Kenneth E. Carroll, Chair……………...(214) 855-3029 Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, L.L.P. 901 Main Street, Suite 5500 Dallas, TX 75202 Email:……………….………………....kcarroll@ccsb.com Bradley Carroll Weber, Vice Chair…...(214) 740-8497 Aaron D. Davidson, Secretary……......(214) 367-6000 Jon G. Shepherd, Treasurer…..………(214) 964-9500 Rob Crain, Board Advisor……………..(214) 522-9404

Provides quality, advanced CLE for appellate special-ists, and seeks to encourage collegiality and communi-cation among members of the appellate bench and bar. Dues: $20.00 Thomas B. Cowart, Chair……………...(214) 295-1008 Lenahan Law Firm, PLLC 2655 Villa Creek, Suite 204 Dallas, TX 75234 Email:……………….……………….....tom@tcowart.com Greg Lensing, Vice Chair………….......(214) 712-3400 Richard B. Phillips Jr., Secretary…….(214) 969-1148 Jeremy D. Kernodle, Treasurer……….(214) 651-5159 Jonathan Childers, Board Advisor…..(214) 855-6872

Provides attorneys representing all segments of the bankruptcy bar with monthly educational programs related to topical issues in this continuously emerging area of law. Dues: $25.00 Sarah Ann Link Schultz, Chair……..…(214) 969-4367 Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, L.L.P. 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 4100 Dallas, TX 75201-4675 Email:……………..…………....sschultz@akingump.com James G. Rea, Vice Chair……………...(214) 954-6819 Ian T. Peck, Secretary……………..…...(817) 347-6600 Rakhee Patel, Treasurer…….….....…...(214) 780-1400 Emmanuel Obi, Board Advisor…….…(855) 462-4529

The Business Litigation Section focuses on non-personal injury litigation issues. The Section's members practice in all areas ranging from employment litigation, antitrust, trademark, trade secrets, contract disputes, RICO, franchising litigation, banking, and D&O liability, to business torts, generally. The Section's meetings and programs focus on procedural and trial skills as well as substantive legal subjects. Dues: $25.00 Linda Dedman, Chair…………...……...(214) 363-8882 Dedman Law, PLLC 10440 N. Central Expwy - Suite 1010 Dallas, TX 75243 Email:………..….…...ldedman@coveragelawdallas.com Ladd Hirsch, Vice Chair……...………...(214) 389-5323 Bobby M. Rubarts, Secretary…………(214) 751-7902 Jonathan R. Childers, Treasurer…..…(214) 855-6872 Aaron Z. Tobin, Board Advisor…….…(972) 789-1160

ANTITRUST & TRADE REGULATION

BANKRUPTCY & COMMERCIAL LAW

CORPORATE COUNSEL

APPELLATE LAW

SENIOR LAWYERS

PUBLICATIONS (CONT.)

REFER A CASE

TO THE

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE

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Dallas area. It is intended that speakers cover topics of general interest and that ethics be covered at least once a year. Dues: $20.00 George (Buck) C. Johnson Jr., Chair….(214) 623-6015 Law Office of Buck Johnson 2777 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 1300 Dallas, TX 75207 Email:………………………....buckjohnsonlaw@gmail.com Erin E. Hendricks, Vice Chair…………...(214) 380-4566 Tiffany A. Talamantez, Secretary/Treasurer…………………..…(214) 468-8100 Kristina N. Kastl, Board Advisor…..……(214) 937-4424

Meets monthly for a program on employee benefits and executive compensation, pensions, profit-sharing plans, ESOPs, health coverage, disability plans, other stand-points, IRS, DOL, PBGC, SEC, ERISA, and state law. Dues: $25.00 Tara Silver-Malyska, Chair……………....(214) 243-9814 UHY Advisors, TX LLC 1717 Main Street, Suite 2400 Dallas, TX 75201 Email:………………. …....tara.silvermalyska@verizon.net Lacy L. Durham, Vice Chair……………..(214) 840-1926 Sarah E. Fry, Secretary…………………..(214) 740-8424 Allison Wilkerson, Treasurer……………(972) 232-3100 Dawn Estes, Board Advisor……..………(214) 599-4000

Provides a forum for energy practitioners to meet and mingle and to study topical issues in the industry. The Section meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month at Belo for lunch and a CLE lecture by an energy attorney. Annually, the Section sponsors a two-day, in-depth seminar on a Thursday and Friday in August that attracts energy attorneys from all regions of Texas. Dues: $25.00 Michael Ray Goldman, Chair……………(214) 692-0025 Guida, Slavich & Flores, P.C. 750 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75201 Email:……………….………………....goldman@gsfpc.com Jordyn J. Christian-Gingras, Vice Chair………………………………....(817) 756-1094 David Ammons, Treasurer……………....(713) 650-2692 William B. Mateja, Board Advisor………(214) 747-5070

Provides a monthly forum for environmental lawyers, associate non-lawyer members, and the general public to hear a speaker address a topic of interest in the field. Members come from a variety of backgrounds, including government, corporate in-house, and private firm coun-sel, as well as non-attorney environmental professionals. Dues: $20.00 R. Justin Lannen, Chair……………..…...(214) 665-8130 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1445 Ross Avenue, Region 6, 6RC-EA Dallas, TX 75202-2733 Email:…………….………………....jlannen@sbcglobal.net James B McGuire, Vice Chair……...……(214) 670-1331 Jacob Gallegos, Secretary………..……..(214) 665-9798 Jack T. Gannon Jr., Treasurer……….....(214) 954-6808 Monika Sanford, Board Advisor………..(214) 651-5000

Emphasizes continuing legal education for attorneys who have an active practice in family and juvenile district courts and provides qualified attorneys to assist in pro bono activities that involve family law, divorce, and juve-nile matters. Dues: $35.00 Kathleen Turton, Chair……..….………...(214) 739-8900 Ward & Turton, PLLC 7557 Rambler Road, Suite 850 Dallas, TX 75231 Email:……………..….………...kathleen@ward-turton.com Marilea W. Lewis, Vice Chair…………….(214) 273-2400 Holly Friedman Biederman, Secretary...(214) 416-9010 Christopher M. Farish, Treasurer………(214) 373-9100 Karen D. McCloud, Board Advisor……..(214) 651-6700

This Section provides programs and information for the general practitioner and beginning practitioner to facilitate a greater understanding of the basics of franchise law, providing speakers and information which give insight into the practice of franchise law for the seasoned practi-tioner. Franchise practitioners can meet and socialize together for the benefits of a mutual exchange of experi-ence and ideas. Dues: $25.00 Tate L. Hemingson, Chair……………... (214) 651-4300 Strasburger & Price, LLP 901 Main Street, Suite 4400 Dallas, TX 75202-3794 Email:……………….….tate.hemingson@strasburger.com Jes Alexander, Vice Chair……………... (972) 248-9899 Kate Morris, Board Advisor…….……….(214) 651-2043

Regular meetings are held approximately every other month on the second Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. The section provides CLE on matters of interest to government law-yers, including topics on municipal issues, school district issues, trial skills, labor and employment and more. Dues: $15.00 Nicholas Dane Palmer, Chair…………....(214) 671-8271 Dallas City Attorney's Office 1500 Marilla Street, Room 7DN Dallas, TX 75201-6622 Email:…………..…....nicholas.palmer@dallascityhall.com Christopher Klement, Vice Chair...…….(214) 978-4127 Cynthia Figueroa, Secretary…………….(214) 289-5051 Gary C. McDonald Jr., Treasurer…….…(214) 653-5127 Kristina N. Kastl, Board Advisor………..(214) 937-4424

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Provides an organization of attorneys representing all segments of the health care law industry with educational programs addressing current issues in this complex and diverse area of law. Dues: $20.00

Joseph E. Nelson, Chair…………….…...(469) 320-6084 Gray Reed & McGraw, P.C. 1601 Elm Street, Suite 4600 Dallas, TX 75201 Email:……………………………....jnelson@grayreed.com Bradford E. Adatto, Vice Chair…………(214) 291-3200 Scott E. Schardt, Secretary……………..(214) 842-6917 Jamie Sorley, Treasurer…………….…...(214) 767-4056 Cheryl Camin Murray, Board Advisor…(214) 745-5142

Focuses on continuing legal education programs of interest to all members of the DBA, not only those spe-cializing in intellectual property law. Those interested in attending IP Section CLE programs should check the website for dates and times. Dues: $30.00

Bradley P. Williams, Chair……………... (214) 953-6500 Baker Botts L.L.P. 2001 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201-2980 Email:……………...……....brad.williams@bakerbotts.com Marc A. Hubbard, Vice Chair……….……(214) 396-6001 Colin P. Cahoon, Secretary……………...(972) 367-2001 Shannon Bates, Treasurer……………... (214) 238-8403 Laura Geisler, Board Advisor..………….(214) 651-4200

..Promotes international law and business in the Dallas area and provides educational programs and social opportunities for the development of international law-yers. Dues: $25.00 Jim McCarthy, Chair................................(214) 389-5300 Diamond McCarthy, LLP 2711 North Haskell Avenue, Suite 3100 Dallas, TX 75204 Email:………………….jmccarthy@diamondmccarthy.com Hon. Roberto Cañas, Jr., Board Advisor…………………………....(214) 653-5690

Provides a forum for employment law practitioners to study employment law issues as well as to meet and mingle with other employment law attorneys. The Sec-tion holds monthly CLE meetings, an evening seminar dealing with a specific area of employment law, and organizes social events including a reception for judges. Dues: $30.00 Alyson C. Brown, Chair…………..……...(214) 220-0323 Clouse Dunn LLP 1201 Elm Street, Suite 5200 Dallas, TX 75270-2142 Email:…………………………....abrown@clousedunn.com Amanda Reichek, Vice Chair……………(214) 599-8311 Michael H. Olvera, Secretary…………….(214) 841-6037 John H. Crouch IV, Treasurer……...……(214) 969-9099 Robert Tobey, Board Advisor……..……(214) 741-6260

FAMILY LAW

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

GOVERNMENT LAW

CRIMINAL LAW HEALTH LAW

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FRANCHISE & DISTRIBUTION LAW

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

ENERGY LAW INTERNATIONAL LAW

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT

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Focuses on bringing national-level programs to Dallas discussing current trends and laws related to M&A. Dues: $30.00 Robert B. Little, Chair………………..…...(214) 698-3260 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP 2100 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1100 Dallas, TX 75201-6911 Email:……………………………....rlittle@gibsondunn.com Bradley E. Levy, Vice Chair & Secretary………………….(214) 745-5366 David L. Babin, Treasurer………………..(817) 961-2100 Bill Mateja, Board Advisor……….………(214) 747-5070

Concentrates activities on providing continuing legal education for members; promoting good working relation-ships among the probate bar and three Dallas County statutory probate courts; and serving the needs of the public in the area of wills, guardianships, probate matters, and probate court dispute resolution on a pro bono basis. Dues: $25.00 D. Jack Wilburn II, Chair……………... (972) 478-4375 David Jackson Wilburn II 2340 E. Trinity Mills Road, Suite 300 Carrollton, TX 75006 Email:……….…….………………....jack@jackwilburn.com Scott D. Weber, Vice Chair……………...(214) 521-1520 Lora G. Davis, Secretary/Treasurer…….(214) 396-8800 Shonn Brown, Board Advisor……..……(214) 855-6815

This Section aims to advance the objectives of the Dallas

Bar Association within the field of real property by provid-

ing educational resources and philanthropic opportunities

to its members.

Dues: $25.00

Benjamin F.S. Herd, Chair……………... (214) 969-1184 Thompson & Knight LLP 1722 Routh Street, Suite 1500 Dallas, TX 75201-2533 Email:……………….………………....ben.herd@tklaw.com William R. Weinberg, Vice Chair…..……(214) 871-2100 Jennifer T. Fargo, Secretary…………….(214) 969-2550 Jarrett Reed, Treasurer………….……….(214) 855-8186

Rocio C. Garcia, Board Advisor…..……(214) 979-3000 Focuses on education for its members through monthly programs with an additional focus on providing programs of interest to prospective clients. Dues: $25.00 Daniel Gold, Chair……………….…….....(214) 651-5154 Haynes and Boone, LLP 2323 Victory Avenue. Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75219-7673 Email:…..………………....daniel.gold@haynesboone.com Jeffrey S. McFall, Vice Chair…………….(972) 281-1200 Evan Singer, Secretary…………………..(214) 220-3939 George T. Lee III, Treasurer……………..(214) 999-4904 Aaron Z. Tobin, Board Advisor…………(972) 789-1160

Provides meaningful and practical continuing legal educa-tion to its members and assists members in achieving economics in law office administration and procedure. Dues: $20.00

Donald E. Uloth, Chair……………...……(972) 763-2427 Donald E. Uloth, P.C. 18208 Preston Road, Suite D-9 # 261 Dallas, TX 75252 Email:……………….………………....don.uloth@uloth.pro David Sloan Vassar, Vice Chair……...…(972) 371-2411 Elizabeth (Jodi) McShan, Secretary/Treasurer………………..……(214) 800-2091 Diane M. Sumoski, Board Advisor…..…(214) 768-3486

The Section’s commitment to the Bar and to the Dallas area community is to enhance the quality of client service within the two substantive law areas; to provide communi-ty outreach through various pro bono services projects; and to enhance the competency of legal services through ongoing, continuing legal education. Section program-ming provides a balance that accommodates the priorities and interests of legal counsel whose areas of practice focus on the sports and entertainment businesses. Dues: $25.00 Brent Turman, Chair………………...……(214) 979-7400 Vincent Serafino Geary Waddell Jenevein, P.C. 1601 Elm Street, Suite 4100 Dallas, TX 75201 Email:………….….………………....bturman@vilolaw.com Dena G. Weaver, Vice Chair……….….…(817) 460-5900 Philip G. McNicholas, Secretary………..(214) 379-0790 Marc W. Taubenfeld, Treasurer…………(214) 954-6809 Hon. Martin J. Hoffman, Board Advisor………………………...…(214) 653-6510

This Section focuses on providing monthly meetings at which speakers make presentations regarding topics of current interest in the area of tax practice for continuing legal education credit. Dues: $30.00

Daniel G. Baucum, Chair………….……..(214) 855-7500 Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. 500 N. Akard Street, Suite 3800 Dallas, TX 75201-6659 Email:…………..………………....dbaucum@munsch.com David C. Gair, Vice Chair………...……... (214) 954-4135 Joel N. Crouch, Secretary/Treasurer…..(214) 744-3700 Michael K. Hurst, Board Advisor….……(214) 855-6800

This Section provides CLE presentations that offer com-peting views on cutting edge issues and explores the intricacies and interwoven nature of tort and insurance law. The section also offers a variety of opportunities to join with colleagues in serving the Dallas community. Dues: $25.00 Eric K. Bowers, Chair……………..………(214) 871-8263 Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP 700 N. Pearl Street, 25th Floor Dallas, TX 75201-2832 Email:……..………………....ebowers@thompsoncoe.com Mark E. Stradley, Vice Chair……………..(972) 499-3400 Stephen A. Melendi, Secretary…….……(214) 665-0100 William M. Toles, Treasurer……………...(972) 980-3288 Wesley S. Alost, Board Advisor……...…(214) 389-2261

PROBATE, TRUSTS & ESTATES

President Stephanie Gause…………..……………..(214) 545-3472 sgause@fbtlaw.com President-Elect Paul Simon…………………………………(972) 893-9342 paul@simonpaschal.com Vice President. Jennifer Ryback…………………….........(214) 954-6851 jryback@mcslaw.com Treasurer Jennifer Larson…………………………...(214) 954-6851 jlarson@mcslaw.com Secretary Charles Gearing………………….……….(972) 731-6500 cmg@hanshawkennedy.com

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LAW

This Section is devoted to the art, science and practice of trial advocacy. The Section promotes the continuing advancement of trial skills of members of the legal com-munity by the open exchange of ideas, continuing legal education, communication between the bar and bench, and the mutual respect and collegiality between members of the bar. Dues: $25.00 Britta Erin Stanton, Chair……...………...(214) 981-3800 Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75201 Email:…………….………………....bstanton@lynnllp.com David C. Kent, Vice Chair………...……...(469) 227-4658 Mary L. Scott, Secretary……………..…..(972) 458-5302 A. Shonn Brown, Treasurer………..……(214) 855-6815 Robert L. Tobey, Board Advisor………..(214) 741-6260

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