Office of Minority Affairs - State Bar of Texas

Meet Hon. Sandra Avila Ramirez, one of our speakers at this year’s TMAP. She’ll be co-presenting on “Juvenile Law Update.” View the brochure at texasbar.com/TMAP for more information and register today! #TMAPCLE

The State Bar of Texas Women and the Law Section will be hosting their Third Annual International Women’s Day celebration across 13 cities in Texas on Thursday, March 6, 2025. They are also presenting a 1 hr CLE titled ‘You Have a Law Degree. Now What?’ Find a location near you and SAVE THE DATE! Wear purple or white and come celebrate with the women lawyers and Judges working hard to?#AccelerateAction.

We just wrapped up an incredible Texas Law Student Development Program! ?? Huge thanks to our amazing panelists, the students who attended, and a special shoutout to UNT Dallas College of Law for hosting this inspiring event! ??

“The first step in making connections with anyone is always stepping into spaces as your true and full and beautiful authentic self and embracing the richness of your experiences.” In this video, attorney and TYLA director Anietie Akpan shares steps on how attorneys can use their backgrounds as an asset for legal networking and building community. She also mentions how affinity bar groups can offer mentorship, programs, and resources to help attorneys. #AuthenticityMatters #NetworkingTips

Today we held our first TMCP Steering Committee meeting of the year! ?? We’re excited to start planning the 33rd Annual TMCP Conference in Dallas Oct. 7-9. Meet the 2025 committee and stay tuned for more updates on texasbar.com/TMCP. #TMCP2025

“Your past experiences and your background—they make up who you are, and they have shaped you as a person.” As an attorney from an underrepresented background, legal networking can sometimes feel daunting due to feelings of not belonging, challenges in relating to peers, or self-doubt about your worth in professional spaces. In this video, family law attorney and State Bar director Britney E. Harrison shares valuable insights. She offers tips for building meaningful relationships, overcoming networking challenges, and making connections even as an introvert. #NetworkingTips #AuthenticityMatters

Join us on April 16th in Houston for the 22nd annual TMAP CLE program! View the brochure and register now at www.texasbar.com/tmap.?#TMAPCLE

The State Bar of Texas Office of Minority Affairs is now accepting interest forms to join the TMCP Steering Committee for the 2025 program! This is your chance to help shape the future of the Texas Minority Counsel Program. Interested? Complete the online interest form at texasbar.com/tmcp by December 31, 2024. #TMCP2025 #SBOTDiversity #LegalProfession #LegalCommunity?

?? Attention all future lawyers! ?? The State Bar of Texas Diversity in the Profession Committee's 2024-2025 Bar Exam Prep Scholarship application cycle is now OPEN! ?? Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to support your bar exam journey. For more details and to apply, visit ?? bit.ly/dipscholarship2025 #TexasLaw #BarExamPrep #DiversityInLaw #Scholarships #LegalCommunity #FutureLawyer #TexasBar #BarExam2025

Today's CLE, hosted by the State Bar of Texas Women in the Profession Committee, explored the many ways to leverage a J.D. beyond traditional practice. A big thank you to Cali Franks-Field, Caroline Hall Nelson, and Kathy Richardson for sharing your valuable insights and experiences with fellow attorneys. ???? #WomenInLaw #LegalProfession #AlternativePaths #CLE #SBOTdiversity