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November 2018
Employment Law Update
Presented by experts in the employment field, the annual Employment Law Update is designed to assist employers to protect their business from possible labor or employment lawsuits. The event is coordinated in conjunction with The Woodlands Bar Association. Who Should Attend: In-house Counsel Human Resources Professionals Certified Public Accountants Business Owners Managers Professional Employer Organizations Staffing Professionals Attorneys Speakers Topics: Personal Injury Lawyers Want You: Overtime Pay Navigating the Hiring Process: The Ins and Outs of Interviews, Background Checks and…
Find out more »November 14th CLE “Series LLCs” Presented by Leigh Freeman
Leigh Freeman, Attorney at Law PLLC, will speak on the pros and cons of Series LLCs. This relatively recent mechanism in the Business Organizations Code offers convenience and reduced expenses, but is not without risks. One hour CLE. Lunch will be provided.
Find out more »Montgomery County Legal Aid Coalition Clinic
MCLAC (a coalition of Lone Star Legal Aid, Woodlands Bar Association, Montgomery County Bar Association, ExxonMobil Law Department, Montgomery County Law Library, Dispute Resolution Center of Montgomery County, Montgomery County Women’s Center, Tahirih Justice Center, Beacon Law, and supported by The Strong Law Firm) are beginning their monthly legal clinics for this fall. Attorneys are needed to interview pre-screened clients and provide legal advice; the volunteers are also encouraged to take some of these clients through the clinic, if possible. The MCLAC clinics…
Find out more »December 2018
“A Teacher, a Student and a Parent Walk into and Bar… and ask You for Advice” CLE
Susan Herbst Soto will present "A Teacher, a Student and a Parent Walk into a Bar...and Ask You for Advice" Registration is now open for the December 12th CLE presentation by Susan Herbst Soto. This seminar covers the most common legal questions that teachers want answered; the top school law landmines from the adult student's perspective; and what parents of children in Texas public schools need to know. The presentation will include a discussion of the ethics decisions an attorney…
Find out more »WBA Holiday Party
When: Wednesday, December 19th starting at 6:30 Where: CRÚ Food & Wine Bar Heavy hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets included with entry. Register by end of day Friday, December 14th: $20 per person. Regular Price: $30 per person
Find out more »January 2019
Join the Energy Resources Section for Breakfast on Tuesday, January 15
Starting this January, the Energy Resources Section of the WBA will be holding a monthly breakfast for practitioners in The Woodlands area. This is a purely social breakfast—no CLEs, no sales presentations, no moderated discussions. Nothing but breakfast and comradery for those of us practicing in the energy industry. The first breakfast will be Tuesday, January 15 at 7 AM at the Egg & I on Research Forest. Future breakfasts will be held on the third Tuesday of every month,…
Find out more »February 2019
February 13th CLE, REGISTRATION CLOSED
“Just got a great settlement! Could I also get disbarred?” We’ll talk ethics in legal negotiations – but it won’t be boring. You’ll walk away eyes wide open. Presented by Alan Bush. Ethics credit - 1 hour.
Find out more »April 2019
April 10th CLE Asset Protection for Texas Real Estate Investors
Please join us April 10th from 11:30 to 1:00 as Thais Amaral Tellawi presents "Asset Protection for Texas Real Estate Investors". The presentation outlines common asset protection considerations and options that attorneys should be aware of when advising real estate investors, including an overview of debtor protection laws, homestead laws, the role of business entities, and other strategies. One hour CLE credit. Lunch from Churrascos is included.
Find out more »May 2019
May 8th CLE: The Business Case for Mediation
Join us on May 8th as Denise Peterson presents the Business Case for Mediation. Zealous advocacy for our clients means helping them find the right solution to their case – which may not always be a trial in front of a judge or jury. Denise Peterson will explore key points in litigation where mediation may be the best, most cost effective solution for your client’s case, including pre-litigation and post-trial time frames. She will also discuss the impact of arbitration clauses and…
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