Mexican American Bar Association of Houston

MABAH extends its sincere gratitude to our January meeting sponsor: Leach & Minnick, P.C., Attorneys at Law (F. Richard Leach and Gloria A. Cantu Minnick).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joint Holiday Party 2011
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Resolution vs. Commitment – Something to Ponder!

 

 


 
 
MABAH Regular Meeting
Location:
Fiesta Guadalajara
3522 Irvington Blvd.
Houston, TX 77009
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Many years ago, a small group of Mexican-American attorneys and law students would meet informally to discuss issues unique to the Spanish-speaking attorney. More and more often, the purpose of these meetings was to discuss legal remedies to the many injustices and problems facing the Hispanic community in Houston and throughout Texas. One April evening in 1972, a formal meeting was held to organize an association long overdue: THE MEXICAN AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION.

What We Do

Objectives:

to maintain and elevate standards of professional conduct;

to increase professional skills through Continuing Legal Education (State Bar MCLE accredited);

to improve the opportunities for an promote recognition of the capabilities of Hispanic attorneys;

to encourage its members to participate in pro-bono legal services;

to speak on behalf of the Hispanic community on legal issues affecting the community; and

to promote a better understanding of the legal profession to the Hispanic community and the general public.

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Our History

In 2010, MABAH enters its 38th year of service to the Hispanic Attorney and, most importantly, to the Hispanic community. It is one of the largest Hispanic law organizations in the State of Texas with a diversity of talent, expertise and leadership.

Since 1986, MABAH has co-sponsored with the Houston Bar Association, a monthly call-a-lawyer project called "Consejos Legales," providing free legal advice in Spanish. MABAH has established itself as one of the most effective, specialized bar associations of the State Bar of Texas. MABAH is a founding chapter of The Mexican American Bar Association of Texas. It was one of the first Texas chapters of the Hispanic National Bar Association.

MABAH is proud of the diverse nationalities of its members: Puerto Rican, Argentinean, Mexican, Cuban, Mexican-American and non-Hispanic. It is truly representative of the Hispanic Community of Metropolitan Houston, and as dynamic. Tradition and established recognition are the reasons we have chosen to remain known as The Mexican American Bar Association. Membership is open to any licensed attorney, members of the judiciary, or graduate of an accredited law school.

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News/Events

January Meeting - RESCHEDULED

 

February Meeting

Judge Maria T. Jackson of the 339th District Crt. and Judge Hazel B. Jones of the 338th District Crt.

Topic:  “Ramifications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Padilla v. Kentucky Case

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Primary Candidates Interview Screening
UPDATE

MABAH’s Executive Committee has voted today to postpone our candidate interview screenings that are scheduled to take place next week due to the redistricting controversy. Notice is being sent by email and fax to candidates in contested races who were scheduled to be interviewed next week. We appreciate the participation of all candidates who were scheduled to interview and apologize for any inconvenience. We are monitoring the legal developments and will make further announcements as they become appropriate.

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MABAH Thanks . .  .