2010-2011 Committees - to download a Volunteer form, click here.
The Tarrant County Bar Association has over 40 programs and committees that address the needs of lawyers in Tarrant County. Additionally, it has a number of programs that provide attorneys in the county opportunities to help the local community in general. These programs have won recognition and awards from the State Bar of Texas and community organizations time and time again.
These committees depend upon the active participation of the members of the Tarrant County Bar to be successful. Serving on a committee not only helps to keep Bar activities meaningful, but offers a great way to meet other attorneys in the area, and provides an opportunity for Tarrant County lawyers to become involved in their profession and community. One of our re-instated Committees is the Mentor Program. If you want to volunteer as an attorney to mentor a young lawyer, or you are a young lawyer who would like the benefit of a mentor while you learn your practice, click on Mentor Volunteer Form to print a form.
This section describes the member, public, social, and bar administrative services of the Tarrant County Bar Association. After reviewing the committees, please complete the form and indicate the committee or committees that you wish to serve. If you would consider serving in a leadership position, be sure to check that area.
For over 100 years, the Tarrant County Bar Association has been dedicated to making a difference in the professional lives of its members and in benefitting the local community as a whole. You can help to keep our local Bar activities meaningful by participating in the activities of the Tarrant County Bar Association by joining a committee today. Contact the TCBA office at 817-338-4092 to volunteer.
Administrative Committees
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Bylaws - Review bylaws, draft amendments or recommendations for changes upon request of the TCBA Board of Directors.
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*Election - Composed of 9 TCBA members with 3 appointed each year for a 3 year term. Nominates slate of officers and directors to be placed on the ballot each year.
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Finance - Reviews the monthly finances of the Association and assists the Secretary-Treasurer in preparation of budget for approval by the Board of Directors.
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Judicial Evaluations & Polls - Upon the request of the Board of Directors, develops and distributes judicial candidate qualification and preference polls in election years, and in non-election years, a judicial evaluation poll. Assists in the distribution to TCBA members and the general public.
CLE Committees
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All Star CLE Seminar - Plans and conducts one full-day seminar for the Association.All Star CLE Seminar - Plans and conducts one full-day seminar for the Association.
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Bench Bar Conference - Plans and conducts an annual Bench Bar Conference for the TCBA
attorneys and judicial members.
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Brown Bag Seminars - Plans and conducts seminars on varying topics of interest to all members of TCBA.
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CLE Membership Luncheons - Obtains speakers for the membership luncheons.
Communications Committees
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Editorial - Assists the Editor and Staff Editor in publishing the Bulletin and soliciting legal articles for the publication.
Community Service Projects
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Bears & Books Project - Coordinates the collection of bears and books for National Adoption Day and the Family Courts.
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Big Brothers & Big Sisters - Acts as a liaison between local law firms and the Big Brothers and Big Sisters agency (which matches adults in one-on-one mentoring relationships with local children) by opening doors for presentations about the program to potential mentors.
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Blood Drive - Plans and conducts the annual blood drive.
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Canned Food Drive - Oversees the annual drive for the Tarrant Area Food Bank.
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Elder Law Handbook - Revises the Elder Law Handbook as needed and seeks funds to cover publishing costs.
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Fee Arbitration - Reviews and hears disputes between clients and attorneys (and between attorneys) regarding attorney fees.
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LegalLine - Seeks volunteers for the bi-monthly LegalLine, a free call-in public service.
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National Adoption Day - Coordinates with other organizations in the planning of the adoption training sessions and the National Adoption Day event.
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People's Law School - Plans and coordinates an annual event to provide free information and education on the legal system to the
public.
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Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans - Develop a network of lawyers to assist veterans who otherwise could not afford counsel and to develop and assist a pro-bono legal clinic for veterans.
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Transition to Practice CLE Committee - Plan CLE meetings for the mentor program in 2011.
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Trinity Habitat for Humanity - Solicits funds and seeks volunteers for the building of a Habitat Home. Obtains sponsors for meals provided for the volunteers during construction.
Membership Committees
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50-Year Lawyer - Plans the program to recognize local attorneys who have practiced law in Texas for 50 years.
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Diversity Program - Promotes active involvement and participation of ethnic minority attorneys.
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Lawyer Referral Service - Reviews application and guidelines for membership in LRS.
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Membership - Promotes membership in TCBA and solicits new members.
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Mentor Program - Seeks experienced attorneys to mentor young lawyers in developing their practice of law.
Social & Fund Raising Events
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Court Staff Appreciation - Plans an event in appreciation of all court personnel.
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Docket Call Socials - Coordinates bi-monthly socials, including seeking sponsors and securing locations.
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Holiday Party - Plans and decorates for the annual Holiday Party.
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Law Day Awards Dinner - Plans the annual awards dinner and coordinates with subcommittees
- Blackstone Award - Selects the recipient in accordance with guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors.
- Professionalism Award - Selects the recipient in accordance with guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors.
- Silver Gavel Award - Selects the recipient in accordance with guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors.
* Indicates a rotating committee, three volunteers are selected each year to serve a three-year term.