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GlobalGlobal OutreachOutreachTYLA’s primary objective this year was to not only positivelyimpact the lawyers and citizens of Texas today, but alsosignificantly impact people far beyond our borders fordecades to come. TYLA’s human trafficking public awarenessproject, Slavery Out of the Shadows: Spotlight On HumanTrafficking, and our interactive web-based pipeline project,What Do Lawyers Do?, are shining examples of projectsAlyssa J. Longthat meet our objective. Undoubtedly, these projects will C.E. Rhodes, Jr.continue to make a difference in the lives of people across the country for many years.TYLA also expanded its services to members and law school students. Our partnership with the InternationalLaw Section of the State Bar of Texas evidences TYLA’s commitment to educating our members about theimportance of the Rule of Law at home and abroad, and the basics of practicing law in a more diverse andintertwined world. The Nuts and Bolts of International Law was a smashing success and we hope that thisproject will continue to be a part of the International Law Section’s Annual Institute. From The Inside Out:In-House Counsel’s Advice to Young Lawyers, a joint project with the Florida Young Lawyers Division, sharescorporate counsel’s advice with our members regarding client expectations and service. Criminal Law 101: AnOverview of the Criminal Justice Process provides a practical resource for prosecutors and criminal defenseattorneys when educating victims or clients about the Texas criminal justice process. Financial ResourcesGuide For A Public Interest Career summarizes strategies and resources that law students may find usefulwhen determining whether to pursue a career in government or public interest law.The projects mentioned above are just a snapshot of all of the work the Board of Directors and the TYLA teamdid this year. Please take a look at the following pages to see all of the amazing projects done to educate thepublic and serve our members. Several of the law-focused education and member services projects wouldnot have been possible without the initial work done by the late Keith Krueger, TYLA Secretary. We rememberhim on page19.Lastly, thank you for giving us the incredible honor, distinct privilege, and deeply humbling experience ofrepresenting and serving you. We sincerely hope that this year TYLA has made you more proud than ever tobe a Texas young lawyer.Sincerely,C.E. Rhodes, Jr.President 2012–2013Texas Young Lawyers AssociationAlyssa J. LongChair 2012–2013Texas Young Lawyers Association1
- BOARD OF DIRECTORS The TYLA Board is made up of an Executive Committee, Directors, and Liaisons. The Executive Committee consists ofthe President, President-elect, Chair, Chair-elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Immediate Past President. ThePresident-elect is elected by TYLA membership while the other officers are elected by the Board of Directors; all serveone-year terms. Each member of the Executive Committee acts as an advisor to at least one TYLA committee.The 33 Directors represent 21 districts from around the state and serve as liaisons to the local affiliates in their districts.Directors serve as chairs or co-chairs of the various TYLA committees. Directors are nominated and elected by the TYLAmembers in their districts and serve two-year terms.Liaisons include a Texas Supreme Court Justice, American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division representatives, a lawstudent, a law school dean, and a member of the Access to Justice Commission.OfficersC.E. RhodesPresidentBaker Hughes, IncCameron J. CoxChair-electElsey & Elsey Law FirmAaron T. CappsDistrict 5, Place 2The Peavler GroupAlyssa J. LongChairUSAANatalie Cobb KoehlerImmediate Past PresidentBosque County AttorneyKoehler Law Firm, P.C.Patrice B. ChildressDistrict 18, Place 1Beck Redden L.L.P.Alfonso CabañasVice PresidentCabañas Law Firm, PLLCDirectorsCameron J. CoxDistrict 11Elsey & Elsey Law FirmKathryn E. BoatmanDistrict 6, Place 6Andrews Kurth L.L.P.Angela CruseturnerDistrict 9Baylor Law SchoolVictor VillarrealSecretaryVillarreal & Romero, PLLCRobert E. BoothDistrict 21Mills Shirley LLPRebekah Steely BrookerTreasurerPassman & JonesRebekah Steely BrookerDistrict 5, Place 1Passman & JonesKristy Piazza BlanchardPresident-electKoons Fuller, P.C.Priscilla D. CamachoDistrict 18, Place 1Greater San Antonio Chamberof Commerce2D. Lance CurrieDistrict 5, Place 3Carrington, Coleman, Sloman &Blumenthal, LLPLacy L. DurhamMinority At-Large Director,Large CityDeloitte Tax LLP
Bill GardnerDistrict 5, Place 4Macdonald Devin, P.C.Leif OlsonDistrict 6, Place 2The Olson Firm, P.L.L.C.Shannon Steel WhiteDistrict 12Wood, Boykin & Wolter, P.C.Laura L. HaleDistrict 16Sprouse Shrader Smith P.C.Sally PretoriusDistrict 8, Place 2The Law Offices of Becky BeaverBaylor WorthamDistrict 7U.S. Attorney’s OfficeSoraya Yanar HanshewMinority At-Large Director,Small CityTexas Rio Grande Legal Aid, Inc.Danny RazoDistrict 14Law Office of Danny RazoSam HoustonDistrict 18, Place 2Houston Dunn, PLLCBaili B. RhodesDistrict 2West, Webb, Allbritton& Gentry, P.C.Dustin M. HowellDistrict 8, Place 1Office of Solicitor GeneralJustice Paul GreenSupreme Court LiaisonClint HarbourAccess To Justice LiaisonOffice of Attorney GeneralShivali SharmaDistrict 1Texas Sixth Court of AppealsWendy A. HumphreyDistrict 3Texas Tech University Schoolof LawJohn W. ShawDistrict 10, Place 2Whitaker Chalk Swindle& Schwartz, PLLCCelina Lopez CarterDistrict 6, Place 5M-I Swaco, A SchlumbergerCompanyC. Barrett ThomasDistrict 15The Thomas FirmBecky MataDistrict 10, Place 1National Labor Relations BoardAmanda N. Torres,Minority At-Large Director,Small CityBranscomb P.C.Kimberly Smith MorrisDistrict 4Smith Law OfficeLiaisonsPaul TuMinority At-Large Director,Large CityArrington, Tu & Burnett LLPAmanda NavaretteDistrict 17Ector County District Attorney’sOfficeVictor VillarrealDistrict 19Villarreal & Romero, PLLCErin O’DriscollDistrict 6, Place 3Morgan, Lewis & BockiusBrandy M. WingateDistrict 13Smith Law Group, P.C.Anita BarksdaleABA YLD District 25RepresentativeJackson Walker L.L.P.Jobe RodgersABA YLD District 26RepresentativeMcCleskey, Harriger, Brazill &Graf, L.L.P.Dean Dannye HolleyLaw School LiaisonThurgood Marshall Schoolof LawTexas Southern UniversityGreg SiemankowskiLaw Student LiaisonBaylor Law SchoolIN MEMORIAMKeith L. KruegerCollege StationIn Loving Memory1978–20123
Service to the PublicAn estimated 18,000 foreign nationals are traffickedinto the United States each year, for both forcedlabor and sexual exploitation.“This person matters andthey have a voice—and theirstory is going to be told—and we’re not just going toask, we’re going to demandthat the law is followed andthat protection is given andthat justice is brought forthese victims ”Kirsta MeltonBexar County, Asst. DistrictAttorneyHuman Trafficking: the recruitment, harboring,transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person forlabor or services, through the use of force, fraud, orcoercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntaryservitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.- Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000Trafficking is often mistaken as solely an internationalproblem, but the number of American children at riskof trafficking is ten times higher than the 18,000international victims trafficked across U.S. borders.Survivor Debbie Loredo:More than 100,000 children per year are at risk ofsexual exploitation in the United States.For more information about human trafficking and whatyou can do to combat it, please visit:www.tyla.org4“I’m actually excited to wakeup in the morning . . .I can’twait what today is going tohave for me today instead ofGod please take me Andnow it’s like . . . please don’ttake me no more . . . I amsomebody.”
SOS seeks to build awareness of human trafficking, a globalepidemic affecting the lives of tens of thousands of victims withinour own borders. Through a combination of expert analysis definingthe scope and operation of the crime and inspiring personal talesof human trafficking survivors, Project SOS educates the publicSOS seeksbuildneededawarenessof humanand providesthetotoolsto combatthis trafficking,problem inatheircommunities.global epidemic affecting the lives of tens of thousandsof victims within our own borders. TYLA has presentedTYLA debutedSOS inJanuary 2013 tocoincidewith Nationalthe SOS Projectvideo fickingofAwarenessmonth.Thepresentationtookpeople in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Sanplaceat the Antonio,South TexasCollegeLaw inHoustonHidalgowith aCounty,showing ofEl Paso,Fort ofWorth,Lubbock,the videoa panelProjectdiscussionwith expertsand followedFort BendbyCounty.SOS educatesthe featuredpublic inthe film. The diverse group of attendees, including practitioners,and provides the tools needed to combat this problemresearchers, and law students, raved about the presentation.in their communities.Following this premier, TYLA rolled the project out statewide,including presentations to hundreds of people in Austin, Dallas,San Antonio, Lubbock, and Fort Bend County.5
The Unconscious Truth: The Legal and Physical Effectsof Binge DrinkingDaNae Couch, an alumna of Baylor Universityand a third year law student at Texas TechUniversity School of Law, was named MissTexas 2012. She is a spokesperson for TYLA’sThe Unconscious Truth: The Legal and Physical Effects ofBinge Drinking, which educates the public about the signsand consequences of binge drinking.Peace of Mind: A Guide to Supporting SpecialKids with Special NeedsPeace of Mind is intended to identify and generally explain thefollowing unique issues that parents of children with specialneeds commonly face: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Housing Laws Disabilities Laws and Protection in the Workplace Financial Planning Estate Planning Supplemental Security Income & Medicaid Resources for Parents with Special NeedsChildrenTYLA hosted several roll outs of Peace of Mindthis year: October 25-27 – Bryan/College Station February 1-2 – Austin May 24-25 – Dallas6
Preventing Fraud on VeteransTYLA created a pamphlet to help veterans and their families protect their resources and avoid loss fromfraud. The pamphlet explains how a veteran is declared incompetent and how to appeal a decision onceit is made. The pamphlet also explores how Veterans Affairs (VA) appoints a fiduciary, the screeningprocess before the appointment is made, the changes in the process of recouping losses due to VAnegligence, and the common means by which pension fraud occurs. The pamphlet explains theDependent’s Indemnity Compensation (DIC) program, the new GI bill, and how new recruits aredeceived during the recruiting process. It also addresses the means by which the False Claims Act isused in prosecuting civil law suits for GI bill abuse.CIVILREMAININGTOO N D IN GE TO RE SPER ’S G U ID LL S FO R SE RV IC EA N O FF ICCALAM INN O N C RIRemaining Civil: An Officers Guide to Respondingto Non-Criminal Calls for Service“Remaining Civil: An Officer’s Guide to Responding to Non-Criminal Calls for Service” is atwo-part project created by the TYLA Law Focused Education Committee. The project isdesigned to educate officers and civilians about the availability of civil remedies arisingfrom common scenarios presented by emergency calls. The first part of the projectconsists of a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education(TCLEOSE) certified training block that discusses the best practices for answering callsinvolving domestic disputes, custody disputes, evictions, repossessions, animal calls,and mental health commitments. The second part of the project consists of informationalpamphlets to assist citizens in dealing with their non-criminal legal issues and to directthem to appropriate resources to assist them in resolving their legal dilemma.Healing the WoundsThis video, available in Spanish and English, was shown in Bastrop to approximately 30to 35 domestic violence survivors. This video was also shown in San Antonioto 35 to 40 domestic violence survivors of the Battered Women’sShelter. During the San Antonio presentation, TYLAalso presented candy bags to survivor’s childrenand had hair and style tipsfrom a hair stylist and fashionconsultant. The video includesdetails on what victims of domesticviolence can expect when utilizingthe courts to obtain a protectiveorder, temporary restraining orderor divorce. The video portrays thestory of “Melinda,” a domestic violencesurvivor, and her journey through thelegal process. The goal of the program isto educate victims of family violence abouttheir legal rights. Hopefully, after viewingthis program, some of the victim’s fear andconfusion about the legal system will be eliminated.78
A Welcoming Home: Be a Foster FamilyThere is a critical need in every community for families to open their homes to children who have been abused, neglected,or abandoned. The availability of a loving foster family is essential to creating a safe place for childrenwho have experienced trauma and neglect. Foster families play a criticalrole to the growth and development of a child by creating a stable andloving home. Consequently, TYLA partnered with the Departmentof Family Protective Services to create, AWelcoming Home: Be aFoster Family to encouragegood families in underrepresented areas tobecome foster parents.This project seeks to haveyoung lawyers and othersdistribute information to areas that have disproportionate representationwith regard to foster care.Be the difference. Children fromacross Texas arehelp. These childin need ofren have neverknown what ithave a safe andmeans toloving place tocall home. Youdifference in thecan make alife of a child byopening your homprovide a safe ande tonurturing environment.neither known safeTo a child who hasty nor learned totrust, the smallestof a welcominggesturehome could be lifechanging.There is a criticalneed in every community for familiesvolunteer to open their homes totochildren who havebeenabused, neglected, or abandoned.The availabilityfoster family is esseof a lovingntial to creatinga safe place forwho have experienchildrenced trauma andneglect. Fosterplay a critical rolefamiliesto the growth anddevelopment ofby creating a staba childle and loving home environment.Answer the calland find out more about beginnijourney towardng thehelping a childin need by becfoster family.oming air homeoved from thetem are remNEEDneed.MEET THEfoster care systo meet thisdren in thethe systems are neededofilieoutfam Many chilgerand foste and agincommunities nding time in foster carare spe Childrennent family.ing a permabefore findchildthe life of aBENEFITSnitynity to changeyour commu The opportu make a difference inworldtoerence in the The chanceto make a diffnityortu The opppublich a private orSTEPSSession witInformationning Attend an-service trairequired pre Attend the a home studyin Participateagencyorcege and/or diverprintsof of marria Show prouding FBI fingyd check incla home stud Completeory backgroun adults in the household childrenhistlinaa crimneglectedcheck on alland Undergolectsednegabuse/es ofan abun about issu Undergotraining to lear Attend freeENTSL REQUIREMADDITIONA te sleeping spaceequalive in the hom Have adechildren tomore than 6policy Allow nol disciplineof the homea nonphysicaty inspections Agree tolth and safehea,fire Permittificationall pets/First Aid Cer Health Department for Vaccinatemaintain CPRlocal Obtain and ing as required by thetest Obtain TBersmbmeg each yearhouseholdre of traininhours or mo Attend 20URCESTEXAS RESOuiry LineAdoption Inqter Care andStatewide Fos051-800-233-34RE)Exchange (TAtion ResourceTexas Adop hildren.orgptcdow.a05ww00-233-34TARE Help 1-8ationFamily AssociTexas y care ands and commu Provide dai children in their schoolsdforbirth familie Advocaterkers informen with theirdren’s casewo de to reunify childrechilpKeema tive of efforts Be suppor itive role modelposaevid Proskillsdren learn life Help chilltmature adua responsible DFPSstable, andENTSagency orREQUIREM years of age, financiallychild-placing21twith a private and lifestyle Be at leastionlicadappanoun Completearding backgrrmation reg Share inforences Provide refeTEXAS YOUNG LAWYERS ASSOCIATAND STAIONTE BAR OF TEXASThe Guide to Traffic CourtThe Guide to Traffic Court is a pamphlet geared toward educating the public about theprocess in municipal court when handling traffic citations. The pamphlet discusses thedefendants’ rights, appearance in court, what to expect when going to court, trial procedure,pleas, defensive driving as an alternative, deferred adjudication, fines and what happensif the court’s orders are not obeyed. There is also a Q&A section that includes answers tocommon questions.THESTATRE BAEXOF TAST-CLIENYENRATTOPONSHIITALER839 61/15 043GUIDE TOTRAFFICCOURTAAttorney-Client RelationshipTYLA’s Attorney-Client Relationship packet seeks to inform the public about definition, scope, andcommon issues with the attorney-client and work-product privileges. The relationship between alawyer and his or her client is unique. Lawyers and clients must be able to communicate freely, sharingideas and strategic decisions to ensure that a client is zealously represented. The attorney–clientprivilege and the work product doctrine make this possible. The attorney–client privilege preventsdisclosure of confidential information learned by an attorney during client representation.The work product doctrine protects material prepared, mental impressions developed, orcommunications made in anticipation of litigation or trial. This pamphlet explains the basics ofboth protections, and highlights some common pitfalls for clients to avoid.39565 02/13
TYLATyLA in SchoolsWhat Do Lawyers Do?TYLA introduced What Do Lawyers Do?, an interactive web-based project designed to educate high school andcollege students about becoming a lawyer, includes the process of getting into law school, the law school experience,and the variety of career options practicing attorneys can select. Prior to the launch of the website, attorney paneldiscussions took place with more than 300 students at high schools and colleges in Laredo, Edinburg, El Paso, CorpusChristi, Austin, and Waco.9
Vote America! Honor the Fight, Exercise Your RightTYLA used Vote America! Honor the Fight, Exercise Your Right tosuccessfully educate and encourage Texas citizens to exercise theirright to vote in the 2012 election. This project is synonymous withTexas legal education and resonates with Texas students, teachers,lawyers, and citizens. The VoTexas Curriculum Guide was alsoupdated to reflect the current Texas Educational Agency’s TEKSrequirements. The Vote America! video was presented this year toover 3,000 students at the following schools: 10Memorial High School (McAllen)James Nikki Rowe High School (McAllen)Argyle Middle School (Denton)Wagner High School (San Anton
Koons Fuller, P.C. Cameron J. Cox Chair-elect Elsey & Elsey Law Firm Natalie Cobb Koehler immediate Past President Bosque County Attorney Koehler Law Firm, P.C. DiRECTORs Kathryn E. Boatman District 6, Place 6 Andrews Kurth L.L.P. Robert E. Booth District 21 Mills Shirley LLP Rebekah steely Broo
