In this week’s edition of P.S., one Houston firm prepares for a fourth-annual dinner that celebrates Muslim culture and, this year, raises funds for earthquake victims in the Middle East. Plus, details on multiple legal clinics conducted by Dallas lawyers throughout the month of April. Natalie Posgate reports.
P.S. — Spring Fundraising Warms Up, Pro Bono for In-House Lawyers — Updated
This edition of P.S. highlights three upcoming fundraising events, one award, an opportunity to learn from in-house lawyers focused on pro bono and a thank you to a major Texas Lawbook Foundation donor.
‘Such a Privilege’: New HK Partner Reflects on Career as a Nonprofit Lawyer
Jonathan Blum has a multitude of skills as a corporate lawyer, but he’s one of the few who represents nonprofits instead of for-profits. The Lawbook recently spoke with Blum about his career path to practicing nonprofit law, trends in the charity and nonprofit world and why he recently moved his practice to Holland & Knight.
P.S. — Supporting Entrepreneurial Women of Color, Dallas Legal Clinic March Dates
This week’s edition of P.S. spotlights multiple legal clinics — one recently launched by Squire Patton Boggs that assists startups owned by women of color and nearly two-dozen clinics taking place throughout Dallas in March that are sponsored by Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program and various law firms and corporations. Other firms mentioned in this week’s P.S. include Polsinelli, Hunton Andrews Kurth and DLA Piper.
Black and Woman-Owned Firm Spotlight: Stewart Law Group
As Black History Month comes to a close and Women’s History Month approaches, The Texas Lawbook found it appropriate to shine a spotlight on Stewart Law Group, which fits the bill as both a Black- and woman-owned commercial defense firm. In a Q&A, firm founder Amy Stewart discusses how she began her firm, the firm’s greatest successes and obstacles, and how racial bias still shows up in the modern practice of law.
Amplifying Black Women’s Voices in the Workplace
While the barriers Black women face in the workplace have improved with time and collective concerted efforts at change, there is still a long way to go. For the benefit of my children and others, I want my life to reflect that I was a part of that change, even in the smallest way.
15 GCs and Senior In-House Counsel Talk Diversity, Law Firms, Pipeline
The Texas Lawbook interviewed 15 corporate GCs and senior in-house counsel in Houston and the DFW area about the role of diversity in hiring outside counsel, specific steps law firm leaders can take to improve diversity and address the pipeline.
Corporate counsel at Keurig Dr Pepper, McAfee, Schlumberger, Noble Corp, HF Sinclair, Ocwen Financial, Tuesday Morning, Talen Energy, PepsiCo Foods, American Airlines, Shell USA, Phillips 66, MB2 Dental and BHP give their insight related to DEI issues.
P.S. — UT Law’s Women in Law Luncheon, Gibson Dunn’s Pro Bono Awards
In this week’s edition of P.S., we have information on the speaker, honoree and sponsors of the upcoming biennial award luncheon for the Center for Women in Law, an organization affiliated with the University of Texas School of Law and background on Gibson Dunn’s prestigious Frank Wheat Memorial Awards, which recognizes lawyers within the firm for their pro bono work each year. Other firms mentioned this week include Baker Botts, Haynes and Boone, Katten, Norton Rose Fulbright, Kean Miller and many more. Corporations mentioned include AT&T, Jacobs, Toyota and FTI Consulting.
Frost Brown Todd Renames Diversity Scholarship After Late Houston MP
Frost Brown Todd has renamed its diversity scholarship after Zenobia Bivens, the late managing partner of the firm’s Houston office who unexpectedly passed away last year at the age of 40. The scholarship aims to support law students who are excelling academically and demonstrating a commitment to diversity and serving the community.
P.S. — Nonprofit Spotlight: Genesis Women’s Shelter
For this week’s edition of P.S., Natalie Posgate talked with Genesis Women’s Shelter to discuss the nonprofit’s upcoming annual luncheon featuring Nicole Kidman, the expanded legal services available to domestic violence victims in Genesis’ brand new facility and how lawyers can help the organization carry out its mission to empower women and children affected by domestic abuse. Firms mentioned include Munck Wilson Mandala, Stinson and Cowles & Thompson.