This committee is responsible for planning quarterly luncheons to provide networking and CLE opportunities for members of the association who are 40 years of age or older.
2024-2025 Co-Chairs:
Kelly Frels, Bracewell LLP
Denise Oncken, Harris County District Attorney's Office
For more information on this committee, contact HBA Projects and Events Director Bonnie Simmons at bonnies@hba.org or (346) 471-3418.
Join Us at the Upcoming Senior Lawyers Forum, September 12
Mark your calendars and join us for our first forum of the year on Thursday, September 12 at the iconic Brennan's of Houston! We're thrilled to welcome Ted Meyer from Blank Rome LLP as our guest speaker. Ted will delve into the fascinating intersection of law and sports, exploring how lawyers have played a crucial role in the creation of baseball dynasties.
HBA Senior Lawyers Forum, February 28
Thank you to Rice University Political Science Fellow Mark P. Jones for speaking at the Senior Lawyers Forum at Brennan's on February 28. Jones gave a presentation on key legislation to come out from Austin last year, and offered insight on how this year's elections will play out.
Lawyers and AI? Trust But Verify, November 15
What does the emergence of artificial intelligence mean for lawyers in their practice? That’s the question at the center of the talk given by Cameron Powell (Gregor Wynne Arney) for the HBA Senior Lawyers Forum on November 15.
The program was accredited for 1 hour of MCLE. You can view the materials here.
Questions? Please contact Bonnie Simmons at bonnies@hba.org.
Thank you to all who joined us for the Senior Lawyers Forum with speaker Erica Grigg, April 18
Erica Grigg, Director of the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program (TLAP), presented at the final Senior Lawyers Forum of the 2022-2023 bar year on April 18. Several HBA members and their guests joined us at Brennan’s to hear Grigg share her personal journey, what TLAP provides to Texas attorneys, and how attendees could connect others to TLAP’s resources.
Click here to view the presentation materials from April 18
Senior Lawyers Forum: Rodeo Law and Order With Samantha-Anne Nadolny, January 17
The Senior Lawyers Forum, hosted by the HBA Senior Lawyers Committee, was held on Tuesday, January 17 at Brennan's. Our guest speaker was Samantha-Anne Nadolny with Select Energy Services. Samantha-Anne talked about what goes on behind the scenes of one of Houston’s biggest events of the year, laying out the legal issues that are part of producing an event as large as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
More Resources and Materials
Watch "The State of Our Criminal Justice System in Houston" by Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg
Watch the Senior Lawyers Forum presentation where Bryn Poland, Mayo & Poland, PLLC spoke to the group about the 10 Things You Need to Know About Medicare.
Watch the Senior Lawyers Forum presentation where Brian Wice spoke to the group on “Are You Ready for Your Close Up? Ethical Dealings with the Media”.
The course number for the recorded video is 174136395. Please self-report for 1 hour MCLE and 1 hour Ethics credit.