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We are very excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website! Visit us at www.TCYLA.org.
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Virtual CLE Lunch
FREE CLE Webinar - May 18, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. CST
Register here today!
Please join us for TCYLA's upcoming webinar: Robbie Clarke of Bonds Ellis Eppich Jones Schafer, LLP presenting "Bankruptcy Basics."
Robbie Clarke focuses his practice on corporate and transactional matters as well as workouts, restructurings, and bankruptcies involving distressed companies and investors. He draws on his large law firm experience to represent individuals and companies of all sizes across a wide range of industries. He has advised companies on transactional matters in and out of court and has also represented creditors, committees, debtors, litigants, and purchasers of assets or companies in many different types of bankruptcies and restructurings. He has experience encompassing a wide variety of industries, including oil and gas, shipping, banking, finance, and healthcare.
Mr. Clarke has spent his career involved in large, complex matters representing companies and investors in Texas, Delaware, New York, and Virginia. He initially focused on representing large secured creditors and financial institutions in bankruptcy and reorganizations before transitioning to representing large companies or groups of creditors in significant chapter 11 reorganization cases and related transactional matters. More recently, he has also advised small and mid-size companies on corporate governance and other general corporate and transactional matters.
Mr. Clarke graduated from Washington & Lee University School of Law magna cum laude in 2011 and Washington & Lee University magna cum laude with his B.A. in 2006
This event will be a Zoom meeting format. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom meeting details and "Join Meeting" link. For questions, please contact laurensc@tarrantbar.org.
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TCYLA Networking Happy Hour
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. CST
Lola’s Trailer Park | 2735 W 5th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Please join us for TCYLA’s first happy hour back in person! We will be meeting outdoors on the patio at Lola’s Trailer Park 2735 W 5th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Thanks to Simplified Title Company and TCYLA Immediate Past-President Martin Garcia for generously sponsoring!
TCYLA practices safety protocols, including the requirement to self-screen for COVID symptoms before attending. Lola’s requires masks when not consuming food or beverage. Attendees assume all risks of injury or sickness.
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Fall Slow-Pitch Softball League
The TCYLA spring slow-pitch season softball is underway! If you would like to come out and support the team (or play!), the upcoming May games are as follows:
- May 13 – 6:45 pm
- May 20 – 7:30 pm
- May 27 – 8:30 pm
Games are located at 3300 Bryant Irvin Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76109 and adult beverages are permitted on a BYOB basis (please, no glass containers). Games last approximately one hour and all start times are subject to change based upon weather conditions. If you have any questions or would like to play, reach out to John Easter.
TCYLA practices safety protocols in accordance with state and local rules, including the requirement to self-screen for COVID symptoms before playing and maintaining 6-feet distance between players at all times. Masks are encouraged. Players assume all risks of injury or sickness.
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TCYLA Volunteer Opportunity -
Taste Project
Saturday, June 12, 2021 | Time TBD
Taste Project is in need of volunteers. TCYLA's community involvement committee is organizing a group of on-site volunteers as serves, greeters, bussers, prep cooks, and dishwashers. If you would like to participate or have any questions, please reach out to John Easter.
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TCBA's Diversity Committee Presents:
Book Club Discussions
on Implementing Diversity by Marilyn Loden
Monday, May 17, 2021 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CST
Reading the book is not required, all are welcome.
Co-hosted by: L. Clifford Davis Legal Association and Black Women Lawyers Association
Register here.
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TCBA's Diversity Committee Presents:
SIDE Bar Conversations
"The Intersection of Race and Gender"
Thursday, May 20, 2021 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CST
Women of color experience unique barriers in the legal field, and in the world. We will discuss intersectionality, the wage gap, and inclusion of women as part of the conversation to create a more equitable legal field.
An Open Discussion | FREE Event
Co-hosted by: L. Clifford Davis Legal Association and Black Women Lawyers Association
Register here.
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TCYLA Lawyer Contact List for
TAMU Law Students
What would you go back and tell your 1L self? Were you the first in your family to attend law school? Were you overwhelmed by all the new fields of law you discovered? Did you wish you knew more lawyers you could ask questions to and seek advice from? Help students at Texas A&M University School of Law navigate their first year of law school by participating in the TCYLA Lawyer Contact List. This list will be made available to 1Ls in the coming months as a resource for them to reach out to lawyers to learn more about various fields of law or obtain advice about law school generally.
Enter your information here. If you have any questions, please contact Spencer Mainka.
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Volunteer Legal Opportunities
Phone Consult for a Veteran: Sign up here.
Volunteer for LegalLine: Most Thursdays from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Sign up here.
Volunteer with TLTV:
- Click here to submit what type of cases you could assist pro bono
- Click here to sign up to do a free phone consultation for a veteran
- Follow TLTV on social media using these links to stay in the know- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Emails
- Email Kayla Dailey for more information about ongoing volunteer opportunities.
Want to know more about volunteering with Tarrant County Volunteer Attorney Services? Click here.
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Want to be published in this newsletter?
TCYLA is incorporating members’ submissions into our monthly newsletter. This is a great way to get your name out there as well as your article! Please email Elizabeth Haslam to submit your piece and/or make further inquiries. All articles will be subject to review and approval by the TCYLA Board of Directors.
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TCYLA Member Benefits
TCYLA is beginning to offer recorded presentations and free CLEs, including a recent Wellness event featuring anxiety specialist Dr. Kathryn Soule, PhD, LPC, at TCYLA's E-Community.
While you are at the E-Community, take time to check out and update your profile in the TCYLA member directory. TCYLA's E-Community will be continually updated with new content and free CLEs throughout the year.
If you are not a member of TCYLA, you may now apply online here.
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