Open Doors to Federal Courts Brown Bag Luncheon Series | We welcomed Judge Ed Prado to the FBA's February 28, 2007, brown bag luncheon at the Wood federal district courthouse.

On-Going Project! | Committee To Study Local Rules Governing Appeals from U.S. Bankruptcy Court to U.S. District Court

Free MCLE to FBA Chapter Members and Guests! United States Supreme Court 2005-2006 Term In Review| On Friday, August 11, 2006 at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m. and again on Friday, August 25, at 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. the San Antonio Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the United States District Clerk co-sponsored the video presentation of the Federal Judicial Center's satellite broadcast of "The United States Supreme Court, 2005-2006 Term in Review."

September 13, 2006 Luncheon | We are pleased to welcome Colin Parks, a Assistant Professor of Law, St. Mary's University School of Law.

Wednesday April 12, 2006 Luncheon | We are pleased to welcome Diego Pena, Attorney, AT&T Services, Inc. as our April monthly luncheon speaker.

Wednesday March 8, 2006 Luncheon | We are pleased to welcome James Ehler as our March monthly luncheon speaker. Mr. Ehler is the General Counsel, Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, State Bar of Texas.

February 8, 2006 Luncheon | We are pleased to welcome Nancy Ratchford and Deborah Williamson as our February monthly luncheon speakers who will address the recent amendments to the Bankruptcy Code and changes in substantive and procedural law.

January 11, 2006 | We are pleased to welcome Gerald Goldstein of Goldstein, Goldstein & Hilley, P.C., who will discuss: "The Indictments: Tom DeLay and Scooter Libby." Mr. Goldstein is a nationally recognized criminal defense lawyer who is well-known for his incisive analysis and commentary. We are honored that he has made time in his very busy schedule to share his observations on two criminal prosecutions now in the news, and the hot topics and issues they showcase.

December 14, 2005 | We are pleased to welcome Professor Douglas Laycock of the University of Texas School of Law who will provide an update on First Amendment Establishment Clause cases. Professor Laycock participated in the case recently decided by the United States Supreme Court involving the display of the Ten Commandments on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol. Prof. Laycock is well-known for his scholarship in religious freedom and the First Amendment.

November 9, 2005 | We are pleased to welcome Johnny Sutton, United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas who will discuss the United States Attorney's Office's "Current Prosecution Priorities."

October 12, 2005 | We are pleased to welcome Honorable Phil Hardberger, Mayor, City of San Antonio, Texas who will discuss "The Law's Response to Terrorism: The Role of Cities."

September, 16, 2005 Federal Court Practice Seminar |

September, 14, 2005 Luncheon | Professor Linda S. Mullenix
Rita and Morris Atlas Chair in Advocacy
University of Texas School of Law

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August 2005 Luncheon

June 2005 Luncheon | United States Bankruptcy Judge Ronald King

May, 11, 2005 Luncheon | Colonel Will Gunn
Chief Defense Counsel
U.S. Dept of Defense Military Commissions
The Guantanamo Trials

April, 13, 2005 Luncheon | Military Support for Operation Iraqi Freedom, LTC R. Barry Robinson, US Army Reserve

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March 9, 2005 Luncheon | Immigration Law and Homeland Security Today Greg Ball

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February 9, 2005 Luncheon | Electronic Discovery: Rule Changes to Address the Problems Hon Lee H. Rosenthal Judge, US District Court, Southern District of Texas

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January 12, 2005 Luncheon | Executive Compensation: Is There a Federal Question?
Prof Reynaldo A. Valencia, St. Mary's University School of Law

December 8, 2004 Luncheon | The Federal Court Funding Crisis
U.S. District Judge Royal Furgeson

November 10, 2004 Luncheon | View from the 5th Circuit
Hon. Edward C. Prado, Judge, U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals

October 13, 2004 Luncheon | The Blakley Decision's Impact on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Richard Durbin, Chief Criminal Division,
US Atty Office, WDTX

September 8, 2004 Luncheon | Trademark Law: A Primer
David Cho, Esq., SBC Corp.

August 11, 2004 Luncheon | Terrorism Law: What is it?
Professor Robert L. Summers, Assoc. Dir, St. Mary's Univ. Center for Terrorism Law

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