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October 2021
Recovery of Attorney’s Fees in UIM Cases After Allstate v. Irwin
Mr. Tom Crosley was lead trial and appellate counsel for plaintiffs in the Allstate v. Irwin and Allstate v. Inclan cases. The Woodlands Bar Association is thrilled for Mr. Crosley to speak to its members and guests about the impact of Irwin on Attorney's Fees in UIM cases. He will discuss the issues raised by the Texas Supreme Court’s 2021 opinion, and will provide a roadmap on pleading, discovery, and proof of attorney’s fees in underinsured motorists cases.
Find out more »November 2021
Using Technology to Enhance Your Legal Searches & Prepare for Litigation
Please join the WBA for a Zoom CLE on Wednesday, November 17th at 12pm. Josh Petersen, Texas attorney and Westlaw trainer, will provide insight about using technology to help enhance legal research and to help effectively prepare for litigation. After the CLE, attendees will also receive a 2-week trial password so attendees and their staff can try out Westlaw Edge. In addition, each attendee will receive a free Uber Eats or Grub Hub lunch card as an extra thank you…
Find out more »December 2021
WBA ZOOM CLE: Use of TRCP 91a (Baseless Dismissal) and TCPA (Texas Citizens Participation Act): The Basics, Key Cases & Practice Tips
Join Stephen Edmundson, commercial defense counsel, and Justin Bernstein, appellate counsel, (both of Greenberg Traurig) as they discuss the basics elements of Tex. R. Civ. P. 91a (what it is, what it isn’t, when to use it, mandatory inclusions, timing requirements, effects of amendments and withdrawals, basic procedural issues, attorney fees provisions, and appeals). In addition, the presentation will touch on the rule’s 2019 amendment and escalated use, as well as key/representative cases and practice tips. The second half of…
Find out more »January 2022
Membership Celebration Happy Hour
Renew your membership and join us for a Happy Hour to celebrate! January 19, 2022 The Goose's Acre ( 21 Waterway Ave, The Woodlands, TX 77380) 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Generously sponsored by Wham & Rogers, LLC https://www.whamandrogers.com/
Find out more »February 2022
WBA FEB. CLE: Take Your Opposing Counsel to Lunch Day
Please join the WBA for its February CLE presented by Diane St. Yves-Brewer via Zoom entitled "Take Your Opposing Counsel to Lunch Day." Diane will discuss professionalism, civility and the Texas Lawyers' Creed. She will focus on how to zealously advocate for your client while not being a jerk. She will also discuss how to deal with opposing counsel who is wholly unreasonable and how to keep the peace and advocate at the same time.
Find out more »WBA Members Networking Breakfast
The WBA is happy to announce our first Networking Breakfast for 2022! Wednesday, February 16, 2022, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM Another Broken Egg, Portofino Shopping Center (19075 Interstate 45 S., Ste 102, Shenandoah, TX 77385) Reservations for this free event are required and space is limited to 35 WBA members, so RSVP today! THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL
Find out more »March 2022
WBA ZOOM CLE – Using the Story Model in Trial
Join the WBA for a Zoom CLE presented by Mark and Ryan Wham entitled "Using the Story Model in Trial." Rene and Mark will discuss what social science and brain science teach us about how to use stories to inform and persuade juries.
Find out more »April 2022
WBA ZOOM CLE: SCOTUS and Affirmative Action – Law Professor Series
Please join the WBA for a Zoom CLE as Professor Seth Chandler of UH Law Center discusses The Supreme Court of the United States and affirmative action. Professor Chandler will explore the history of the issue and provide analysis of Students for Fair Admissions v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina.
Find out more »WBA Member Networking Happy Hour – April 13th
Join us at Kirby's Steakhouse for a WBA Members Networking Happy Hour. It's on our calendar, now put it on yours! When: Wednesday, April 13, 2022, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Where: Kirby's Steakhouse, 1111 Timberloch Place, The Woodlands, Texas. Not a member yet? Forgot to Renew? Don't worry, just click here! Graciously Sponsored By Berkeley Research Group, LLC www.thinkbrg.com
Find out more »May 2022
WBA ZOOM CLE: Running Your Law Firm as a Business
Please join the WBA for a Zoom CLE presented by James Rosenblatt entitled "Running Your Law Firm as a Business." James will discuss important aspects of running a law firm, including entity structures, governing documents, and COVID-19 related developments.
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