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We are very excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website! Visit us at www.TCYLA.org.
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TCYLA 2021-2022 Elections
TCYLA 2021-2022 elections are approaching! All candidates for Director or Officer must be current members of TCYLA.
Officer Elections:
Elections for President-Elect and Secretary-Treasurer will take place at the Board meeting on April 7. Candidates must be current Board Members. You may nominate someone or self-nominate by email Andrea Palmer by March 5.
Director Elections:
The Nominations Committee will meet in June to propose next year’s elected slate of Directors. If you are interested in serving as a Director, please email Andrea Palmer by May 6. The Nominations Committee will present the slate at the July Board Meeting; after that meeting, the President will appoint two additional Directors. If you are interested in running and are not elected or appointed, the July Newsletter will detail petition information, which is also found in Article 8.4(b) of the TCYLA Bylaws.
All candidates are encouraged to review the TCYLA Bylaws, and keep in mind the prohibition against campaigning: “A candidate for Director of the Corporation shall not, either before or after the placing of said candidate’s name on the ballot, promote himself or herself for said position through the use of social media, mass mailings, mass electronic transmission, or mass facsimile transmissions. Furthermore, no candidate for such office will encourage anyone else to use the foregoing means to promote his or her candidacy.” Article 8.5(b).
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Fall Slow-Pitch Softball League
Spring is near and there is limited time to find your glove and join TCYLA for the upcoming softball season. All are encouraged to join the co-ed softball team, which will compete in the CERA Slow-Pitch League. League play begins the week of March 15th and guarantees ten games to be played at 3300 Bryant Irvin Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76109, anywhere from 6:45 pm to 9:30 pm on Thursdays/Fridays. TCYLA will pay the registration fee, each player will be responsible for a $20 membership fee. If you would like to reserve a spot on the roster or have any questions, please reach out to John Easter by Monday, March 8.
TCYLA practices safety protocols in accordance with state and local rules, including the requirement to self-screen for COVID symptoms before playing and maintaining 6-feet distance between players at all times. Masks are encouraged. Players assume all risks of injury or sickness.
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Wellness Project: Trivia Nights
FREE Virtual Pub Trivia with Geeks Who Drink
Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 7:00 p.m. CST
TCYLA's second virtual trivia night was another success! The "Legal Eagles" did surprisingly well on a round all about slow jams and came in 27 out of 44 teams! We hope to continue climbing up the ranks at the March pub quiz. If you would like to reserve a spot for our next trivia night or have any questions, please reach out to Spencer Mainka.
TCYLA is participating in Geeks Who Drink virtual trivia via Zoom as part of the Wellness Series. TCYLA will pay the registration fee through a grant from the Texas Young Lawyers Association. Join us for socially distanced fun, networking, and community!
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Virtual CLE Lunch
FREE CLE Webinar - March 16, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. CST
Register here today!
Please join us for TCYLA's upcoming webinar: Christopher Matthew Lankford of the Lankford Law Firm presenting "Jury Trials in the Covid Era"
Prior to founding the Lankford Law Firm, Christopher M. Lankford was a managing partner at the Law Offices of Lankford & Knapp. He founded the Lankford Law Firm in order to focus on criminal defense and to allow himself the flexibility to serve a broader range of clients. As a Fort Worth criminal defense attorney and DWI lawyer, he takes pride in fighting for individual's rights, freedom, and protecting them from the harsh consequences of the criminal justice system.
Christopher has been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer each year from 2014-2016 by the National Trial Lawyers Association (NTLA) for Texas (North) and a 2014 & 2015 Top Attorney by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine. He is rated "Superb" by Avvo attorney ratings, Avvo's highest rating. Christopher graduated from Baylor Law School with a concentration in Criminal Law. While attending Baylor, he worked in the McLennan County District Attorney's office. He holds degrees from the University of Texas at Arlington and Tarrant County College. Christopher is also a graduate of the Texas Criminal Trial College in Huntsville, TX.
He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCCDLA), Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA), Tarrant County Bar Association (TCBA), Christian Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA), National College for DUI Defense (NCDD), and the College of the State Bar of Texas (The College).
Christopher is a United States Marine Corps veteran. Enlisting a month after September 11, 2001, he served primarily as a legal administration clerk. He also served in key roles such as a security specialist and a marksmanship instructor. He now spends much of his free time volunteering, attending sporting events, or participating in triathlons, endurance, and adventure races.
This event will be a Zoom meeting format. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom meeting details and "Join Meeting" link. For questions, please contact laurensc@tarrantbar.org.
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TCBA's Diversity Committee Presents:
SIDE Bar Conversations
"Titans of Law: Celebrating Fort Worth’s Black Legal Heavyweights"
Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. CST
Join the Diversity Committee to celebrate and hear from local Titans of Law and stay for a toast to them and the Tarrant County legal community. Guest mixologist Karmen Johnson will help us prepare a simple and festive toast at the end of the program.
The first 25 to register will receive a free “mixer set” for the toast; sets will be available at TCBA for pick up.
An Open Discussion | FREE Event
Co-hosted by: L. Clifford Davis Legal Association and Black Women Lawyers Association
Register here.
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TCBA's Diversity Committee Presents:
Book Club Discussions
on The New Jim Crow and History of Fort Worth in Black and White
Monday, March 22, 2021 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CST
Reading the book is not required, all are welcome.
Co-hosted by: L. Clifford Davis Legal Association and Black Women Lawyers Association
Register here.
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TCYLA Lawyer Contact List for
TAMU Law Students
What would you go back and tell your 1L self? Were you the first in your family to attend law school? Were you overwhelmed by all the new fields of law you discovered? Did you wish you knew more lawyers you could ask questions to and seek advice from? Help students at Texas A&M University School of Law navigate their first year of law school by participating in the TCYLA Lawyer Contact List. This list will be made available to 1Ls in the coming months as a resource for them to reach out to lawyers to learn more about various fields of law or obtain advice about law school generally.
Enter your information here. If you have any questions, please contact Spencer Mainka.
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TCYLA Volunteer Opportunity -
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County is in need of meal delivery drivers. TCYLA's community involvement committee is organizing a group to volunteer as drivers. If you would like to participate or have any questions, please reach out to John Easter.
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Volunteer Legal Opportunities
Phone Consult for a Veteran: Sign up here.
Volunteer for LegalLine: Most Thursdays from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Sign up here.
Volunteer with TLTV:
- Click here to submit what type of cases you could assist pro bono
- Click here to sign up to do a free phone consultation for a veteran
- Follow TLTV on social media using these links to stay in the know- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Emails
- Email Kayla Dailey for more information about ongoing volunteer opportunities.
Want to know more about volunteering with Tarrant County Volunteer Attorney Services? Click here.
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Want to be published in this newsletter?
TCYLA is incorporating members’ submissions into our monthly newsletter. This is a great way to get your name out there as well as your article! Please email Elizabeth Haslam to submit your piece and/or make further inquiries. All articles will be subject to review and approval by the TCYLA Board of Directors.
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TCYLA Member Benefits
TCYLA is beginning to offer recorded presentations and free CLEs, including a recent Wellness event featuring anxiety specialist Dr. Kathryn Soule, PhD, LPC, at TCYLA's E-Community.
While you are at the E-Community, take time to check out and update your profile in the TCYLA member directory. TCYLA's E-Community will be continually updated with new content and free CLEs throughout the year.
If you are not a member of TCYLA, you may now apply online here.
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