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US District Judge Xavier Rodriguez was presented his formal portrait at the April 12, 2024, Portrait Unveiling Ceremony at the US Courthouse. Sponsored by the San Antonio Bar, SABA Federal Court Committee and the Federal Bar Association -SA Chapter, the ceremony commemorates Judge Rodriguez’s 20 years of service on the federal bench and his invaluable contributions to the legal community. Please click to view the 90-second highlight reel and event photos.

Chamberlain Hrdlicka today announced that Jaime Vasquez has been named the managing shareholder of the firm’s San Antonio office. “We are excited for Jaime Vasquez to begin as managing shareholder of the San Antonio office, and we expect the office to continue to grow and prosper under his leadership,” said Larry Campagna, Chamberlain Hrdlicka’s managing shareholder. “Jaime is a great community leader and a consummate lawyer. “ 

SABA member, SALSA’s Equal Justice Works Fellow/Disability Staff Attorney Mónica Palma received the Barbara F. Kishpaugh Advocate Award from the SABA Probate, Guardianship, and Estate Planning Law Section. This award celebrates Mónica's commitment to serving our community's most vulnerable members through advocacy and program expansion that improves the lives of individuals with disabilities and special needs at Morgan's Multi-Assistance Center (MAC).

Robert L. Soza, Jr. was recognized as the recipient of the 2024 President’s Award at the 3rd annual San Antonio Legal Services Association (SALSA) Justice Luncheon, held on April 10 at the Mays Family Center at the Witte Museum.

The San Antonio Bar Association is pleased to welcome our newly elected SABA Board of Directors. Board members begin their term on August 1, 2024. Officers joining President Patricia "Patty" Rouse Vargas are Nick Guinn as President-Elect, Jaime Vasquez as Treasurer and Emma Cano as Secretary. Steve Chiscano will serve as the Immediate Past-President & Chair of the San Antonio Bar Foundation, and Donna McElroy will serve as the Immediate Past Chair of the San Antonio Bar Foundation. 

Directors newly elected to a two-year term (2024-2026) are Cynthia Orr,  Jorge Herrera (second term), Abel Martinez and Kristal Thomson. Directors entering their second year of service (2023-2025) are Kacy Cigarroa, Melissa Morales Fletcher, Elizabeth "Liz" Provencio and Krishna Reddy.

Law Week in San Antonio was filled with engaging events aimed at promoting legal education and civic participation.

The highlight was the Law Day Luncheon held at the Witte Museum, where election scholar, Professor Joshua Sellers from UT-Austin School of Law delivered an insightful talk on the evolution of US elections. He discussed the impact of primary elections, small donation platforms, and gerrymandering on candidate independence and emphasized the role of attorneys in advocating for electoral reforms like ranked voting and managing programs for civic engagement with our school-aged citizens.

Additionally, the week saw initiatives such as the Legal Beagle reading reaching over 600 elementary students, the distribution of pocket constitutions to 2000 jurors, and the sharing of Fiesta medals with civic leaders and fairgoers at our King William Fair information booth. Planning will start soon for next year's celebration. Email events@sabar.org  to join the Law Week planning committee. We want to participate in the King William Parade 2025!

The Hon. Jefferson Moore was presented his formal portrait at the April 23, 2024, Portrait Unveiling Ceremony at the 186th District Court. Judge Kristina Escalona hosted the ceremony where friends and family celebrated Judge Moore's service to the legal community. 

Former Congressman, the Hon. Charlie Gonzalez, was featured on Texas Talk, a local PBS television program about Texas people and politics, hosted by SA Express-News columnist, Gilbert Garcia. See the episode from March 21, 2024.

Celebrate the rule of law by joining in fellowship at the April 30 Law Day Luncheon and hear keynote speaker Professor Joshua Sellers discuss how attorneys can promote democracy in our everyday lives. Law Week is the SA Bar’s annual community outreach of civic education events. Join us at the luncheon, volunteer for an elementary school reading or jury appreciation or sponsor these important values.

The SA Bar Foundation welcomed 20 new Fellows, a group of friends who serve as patrons of the charitable heart of the legal community. The San Antonio Bar Foundation funds civic education, pro bono programs and, through scholarship, supports the pipeline of future lawyers in our legal community.  Click the button to view the one-minute highlight reel of the March 19th New Fellows Fiesta.