Laredo Bar Association

Thank you!!

A massive thank you to everyone who donated to support the Laredo Bar Association's Costume Drive. Over 50 costumes, as well as monetary donations, were donated to support local students in need!

A special thank you to our drop off location partners, JCA Law, PLLC, Whitworth Cigarroa, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, and Judge Oscar R. Liendo!

LBA's Costume Drive ends tomorrow!

If you do not have costumes, but would like to support the drive, you can donate at https://square.link/u/WonDEWkM .

Costumes can be dropped off at JCA Law, PLLC, Whitworth Cigarroa, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, and Judge Oscar R. Liendo.

Thank you to our drop off partners!

One week left to support the Laredo Bar Association's Costume Drive!

Message us with any questions you may have.

There are less than 2 weeks left in the Laredo Bar Association's ongoing Halloween Costume Drive! Costumes and funds donated will go to support local students in need.

A special thank you to our drop off site partners: JCA Law, PLLC, Whitworth Cigarroa, PLLC, Judge Oscar R. Liendo, and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid!

The Laredo Bar Association is excited to invite you to the 24th Annual Red Mass. A reception following mass will be held at La Posada, where Chief Justice Rebeca Martinez of the Fourth Court of Appeals will be our keynote speaker. Attendees will receive 1.0 hour of ethics CLE credit. Please join us as we celebrate this special event!

The Laredo Bar Association is holding a Halloween Costume Drive now through October 17 to support local students in need and make sure every student can have a happy Halloween. As part of the drive we are collecting new or gently used costumes and accessories, and new face paint or Halloween makeup. If you do not have items to donate, but would like to support the drive, you can also donate at https://square.link/u/WonDEWkM. Please join us in supporting this worthy cause!

Items can be dropped off at the following locations:
JCA Law
216 W Village Blvd.

Whitworth Cigarroa
602 Calton Rd.

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
1702 Convent Ave.

Webb County Justice Center
JP Pct. 1, Pl. 2, Oscar R. Liendo
1110 Victoria St., Suite 103

📢 Join the Laredo Bar Association for our Membership Drive at Otilia’s Restaurant on September 19, 2024!

✨ This is your chance to reconnect with the legal community, enjoy fantastic perks, and network with fellow members.

📅 Event Details: 🗓️
Date: September 19, 2024
Time: 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Location: Otilia’s Restaurant, 3311 E Del Mar Blvd Suite 101, Laredo, TX

Special Offers for Attendees: 📸 Free Professional Headshot to enhance your professional image 🍹 Exclusive Drink Vouchers (first 30 members to sign up get two free drinks!) 🍽️ Complimentary appetizers for all attendees

Be sure to secure your spot for the headshot session and register in advance to grab those drink vouchers. You won't want to miss these exciting benefits!

👉 Pre-Register now and mark your calendar:
https://forms.gle/fygh7P63rL1fgYGV6

The Laredo Bar Association would like to inform you that the Webb County Democratic Party will be hosting a Meet & Greet with two candidates for the 4th Court of Appeals: Justice Liza Rodriguez and Judge Cynthia Chapa, today at Frontera Beer Garden, from 7pm-9pm.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday September 5, 2024
Time: 7:00PM-9:00PM
Location: Frontera Beer Garden, 3301 San Bernardo, Laredo, TX

In Memory of Eddie Pena and Jimmy Sandoval

The Laredo Bar Association mourns the profound loss of two remarkable pillars of our legal community—Eddie Pena and Jimmy Sandoval. Both were not only esteemed lawyers but also true advocates for justice, dedicating their lives to serving our community with unparalleled passion and integrity. As we grieve their passing, we also celebrate their extraordinary contributions and the positive impact they had on our community.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with their families, friends, and all who were fortunate to know and work with these exceptional individuals. May their memories continue to inspire us and may they rest in peace.

The Guzman Law Firm is seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney to join their team. They focus on Criminal Defense and Family Law. They are offering a competitive salary of $90,000 with bonuses and retirement benefits.

💼 Preferred: Trial or Mock Trial experience.

📧 Send your resume to [email protected] for consideration.

🎉 **Exciting Announcement!** 🎉

We're thrilled to introduce the newly elected board members of the Laredo Bar Association! Congratulations to these distinguished professionals who will be leading our organization into a new chapter of growth and success. 🌟

**President:** Natalie Lewis
**President-Elect:** Carlos Mariano Guerra
**Vice President:** Mario Perez
**Past President:** Amber Holmes
**Secretary:** Toni Taylor
**Treasurer:** Holly Hourigan
**Events Coordinator:** Wayo Davila
**CLE Director:** Mario Guerra
**Director of Community Service:** Caitlin Fish

We are confident that their leadership and dedication will drive our mission forward, fostering excellence in the legal community. Please join us in welcoming and supporting our new board members! 👏

Representing the Laredo Bar Association at the SBOT Local Bar Leaders Conference to meet other bar leaders around the state and learn about ways to foster a strong, thriving, active bar.

Pictured from left to right: President-elect Carlos Guerra, Vice President Mario Perez, Director of Community Service Caitlin Fish, and TYLA President-elect Alyson Martinez.

🚨Free CLE, Monday, June 17th, 3:00pm, Federal Courthouse 🚨

The 2024 Kazen Fellows demonstrated exceptional performance today. A big congratulations to the LISD middle school and high school students who were selected for this prestigious internship. We express our sincere gratitude to all contributors for their unwavering commitment to the success of this program. A special acknowledgment goes to the Honorable Judge Diana Saldana and the Honorable Judge Diana Song Quiroga for their unwavering dedication to our students. We eagerly anticipate the diverse range of enriching experiences that our students will partake in over the forthcoming weeks. Credit: LISD

We are thrilled to share that, a member of LWCBA, Carlos Guerra, recently visited TAMIU Dusty’s Junior University Summer Camp to inspire the next generation of legal minds. Carlos encouraged the kids to consider a future in law. During the presentation, students gained insights into the various responsibilities and tasks that lawyers perform and learned in a hands-on manner about the creative approach to forming arguments.

Thank you Attorney Estella Rodriguez for volunteering at the Veteran’s Legal Clinic! Estella is a long time clinic volunteer!

Thank you Attorney Carlos Guerra for volunteering at the Veteran’s Legal Clinic!

Thank you Mike Castañeda for sponsoring refreshments and snacks for the Veteran’s Clinic!

Thank you TRLA and Attorney Caitlin Fish with all your support at the Veteran’s Clinic!

Thank you Attorney Ana Laura Cavazos Ramirez for helping with the Veteran’s Legal Clinic!

Thank you to the Law Office of George Altgelt for helping with the Veteran’s Legal Clinic!

Thank you to the Law Office of Fred Trevino for assisting with the Veteran’s Legal Clinic!

Thank you to the Marine Corps League, Laredo Detachment #895 for supporting us at the Veteran’s Legal Clinic!