The County Law Library Committee supports and promotes the facility, partnerships, and resources of the Robert W. Hainsworth Harris County Law Library and highlights ways that HBA members and the public can interact and benefit with the library.
Starting in the 2025-2026 Bar year, the HBA Historical Committee will merge with the County Law Library Committee, partnering in its work to preserve Houston’s legal history. The “HBA Living History Project” will continue with the County Law Library, preserving the stories of legal legends from Houston’s legal community for future generations.
Watch More Videos from the Living History Project Here
2025-2026 Co-Chairs:
Hon. Julie Countiss, Former Justice at Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas
J. Laurens Wilkes, Winston & Strawn LLP
Dave Louie, LyondellBasell
For more information on this committee, contact Associate Executive Director Ashley Gagnon Steininger at ashleyg@hba.org or (713) 759-1133.
Texas Bar Journal - May 2026
Thank you to 2025-2026 State Bar of Texas President Santos Vargas for spotlighting the LAWPods! We're proud of our partnership with Houston Volunteer Lawyers, the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, the Harris County Commissioners Court, and the Harris County Attorney’s Office to expand access to justice in greater Houston.
Read President Vargas' message here.
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On January 13, 2025, HBA President David Harrell had the honor of speaking and participating in a ribbon cutting celebration at the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library.
The event unveiled the fourth Lactation Pod, continuing the important work of HBA Immediate Past President Diana Gomez. These pods offer a safe, welcoming space for nursing mothers, made possible through the collaboration of the HBA Gender Fairness Committee, Harris County officials, and a generous grant from the Texas Bar Foundation.
Special thanks to Commissioner Lesley Briones, Hon. Ravi K. Sandill, Hon. Cheryl Elliott Thornton, Hon. Latosha Lewis Payne, Hon. Michael Gomez, and all those involved in making this initiative a reality.
The event also welcomed the debut of the LAWPod (Legal Access Workspace), an innovative resource designed to bridge the justice gap and provide Houstonians with access to essential legal tools. This milestone reflects the dedication of the HBA County Law Library Committee, the Harris County Attorney's Office, and the County Law Library, led by Andre Davison.
These accomplishments underscore the HBA’s ongoing commitment to ensuring Harris County residents and attorneys have the resources needed to navigate the legal system. Together, we are creating positive change!
