The El Paso Women's Bar Association is hosting a mentor/mentee mixer for its Mentors in Law & Equality (MILE) Program.

29th Annual Judge David C. Guaderrama El Paso Criminal Law Seminar Friday, Oct 13 - Saturday, Oct 14 Location: Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort Presented by: Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association To make reservations, call: 1-800-545-9011, ext 7660. LOCATION: Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort (www. innofthemountaingods.com) 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., Mescalero, NM 88340 COST: $200 for all attorneys and judges. Materials on USB flash drive provided. MCLE: 12.0 HOURS TEXAS AND NM MCLE CREDITS (APPLIED FOR), INCLUDES 1.5 HOURS ETHICS COST: $200 for all attorneys and judges. Materials on USB flash drive provided. ACCOMMODATIONS: A block of rooms has been reserved for Oct 12th ? 15th (*room block is extended for anyone wanting to stay additional days. Only Friday night is required.) At our special room rate of $89-$169.99 (depending on room type and date) plus taxes & fees per night. To make your reservation, call 1-800-545-9011, ext. 7660. Inform the reservation clerk that you are with the El Paso Criminal Law Seminar to get the group room rate. HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 27TH. QUESTIONS? CALL THE CHAMBERS OF U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE MIGUEL A. TORRES (915) 534-6732 Registration form

The El Paso Bar Association and the El Paso Young Lawyers Association are seeking nominations for the following awards that will be given at our annual Law Day Dinner on Friday, April 21, 2023 at El Paso Country Club. Submit the following nominations to the EPBA at info@elpasobar.com HONORABLE SAM PAXSON OUTSTANDING JURIST: The nominee must be currently serving as an active Administrative, Federal or State Judge. In addition, while all outstanding qualities are considered, particular attention is given to exemplified professional proficiency, service to the profession and service to the community. OUTSTANDING SENIOR LAWYER: The nominee must be licensed to practice in Texas. The nominee must have practiced law for 30 years or be over the age of 60 and have practiced law for 15 years. In addition, while all outstanding qualities are considered, particular attention is given to exemplified professional proficiency, service to the profession and service to the community. OUTSTANDING LAWYER: The nominee must be licensed to practice in Texas. The nominee must be aged out of the Young Lawyer category (i.e. over the age of 36 years of age on June 1, 2022), but not yet eligible for the Senior Lawyer category. In addition, while all outstanding qualities are considered, particular attention is given to exemplified professional proficiency, service to the profession and service to the community. HON. ENRIQUE H. PENA OUTSTANDING MEDIATOR AWARD: The nominee should be one that encourages and uses collaboration, counseling, and problem-solving skills in such a way that he/she is able to build consensus around an option that best addresses the goals and interests of the parties involved. Additional considerations include service to the community and legal profession. OUTSTANDING GOVERNMENT ATTORNEY: The nominee must be licensed to practice in Texas. The nominee must work for one of the Federal, State, County or Municipal government entities. While all outstanding qualities are considered, particular attention is given to exemplified professional proficiency, service to the profession and service to the community. DUANE A. BAKER PROFESSIONALISM AWARD: The nominee must be licensed to practice in Texas. He/she is a person who best exemplifies by conduct and character, truly professional traits that others in the bar seek to emulate. The nominee should be an inspiring role model for the bar, respected by his/her peers, and someone who makes us proud of the legal profession. Nominations can be based on a lifetime or a specific occurrence of professionalism. In addition, attention is given to service to the profession and service to the community. *** Submit the following nominations to Cris Estrada at: cestrada@jdarnell.com OUTSTANDING YOUNG LAWYER: The nominee must be licensed to practice in Texas and must be 36 years of age or younger, or is in his/her first five years of licensure, regardless of age, on June 1, 2022. In addition, while all outstanding qualities are considered, particular attention is given to exemplified professional proficiency, service to the profession and service to the community. OUTSTANDING PRE-LAW STUDENT (THE CORI A. HARBOUR AWARD): The nominee must be a student enrolled in an institute of higher learning who plans to study law after graduation. In addition, while all outstanding qualities are considered, particular attention is given to service to the community, service to the profession, academic ability, maturity and integrity. LIBERTY BELL AWARD: This award is given to a non-attorney who has made a selfless contribution to his/her community to strengthen the effectiveness of the American system of justice by instilling better understanding and appreciation of the law. (Nominees cannot be standing for election or re-election when the award is given).

Dear family and friends: On December 27, 2022, my family and I received a phone call that changed our lives forever. Our father, our world, had passed unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep. He was an amazing father, caring son, supportive brother, loving partner, hardworking attorney and so much more. Those that had the honor of meeting him knew he was a giving, humble, free spirited man who could make anyone laugh. He was a man who gave everything and asked for nothing. His generous nature touched the hearts of so many. He lived for his clients, his friends and family, and especially his children. He never missed a recital, a game, a race, an assembly; he always showed up. We find peace in knowing he will continue to show up as our guardian angel, forever watching over us, cheering us on. He is survived by his parents, Roberto and Yolanda Parra; brothers, Beto, Manny and Ricky Parra; children Vanessa, Victor, Nico and Karina Parra; grandchild, Lukas Simental and Maria Parra and Sarah Perez. Please join us in celebrating his life and memory. Visitation: Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. Funeral Procession: Friday, January 6, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home to follow to Mount Carmel Cemetery.

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I share with you the news that Stancy Stribling passed away in her sleep Monday, December 13, 2021. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends in this difficult time. Wishing her family courage, strength and love to help them through this loss.

Steven Clifton James passed peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on November 13, 2021. He was a proud son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and husband. He was loved and cherished by many. He was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on January 23, 1953, to Janet Ruth James and Clifton Ray James. He was extremely proud of his New Mexican heritage. Steve and his brothers Mike and Tim grew up in multiple El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline communities. After graduating from Eunice High School in 1971, Steven went on to attend New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. After graduation his mother Jan convinced him to attend law school and he chose the University of Texas, of which he became a lifelong fan.
Steve enjoyed a life filled with the adventures of traveling, and was happiest when enjoying a glass of chardonnay. He loved supporting the arts and local businesses. With his family, he attended many concerts, plays, musicals, and movies. He expressed his love through gift giving most of all, and would collect presents from all over the world as he traveled. Celebrating all things El Paso brought him joy, such as being a season pass holder for UTEP football and basketball (no matter their records) and for the first five years of the Chihuahuas. He avidly supported the Longhorns and the Cowboys. Christmas was his favorite holiday, and he went all out in all areas to make it memorable every year for his family.
Steve was a dedicated attorney and practiced law for 42 years. He spent most of his career as a sole practioner in El Paso, where he developed a reputation as one of the most formidable trial lawyers in West Texas. In addition to his active trial practice, Steve also won multiple cases in the Supreme Court of Texas. He served as Section Representative to the State Bar Board of Directors, Chair of the Texas Bar College, President of the El Paso Bar Association, and Chair of the State Bar Consumer & Commercial Law Section. He especially enjoyed being a frequent and popular Summer School CLE speaker in Galveston, where he annually vacationed with family as well. It was here that he developed a reputation for terribly off key singing in his presentations. His children fondly recall this singing as well, as each morning?s wake up call was a song that progressively got more off key the longer it took to you to rise.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Jan and Clifton James, and his brother Tim James. He is survived by son Seth (Anna) and daughter Sarah and their mother Gayle, daughter Naomi (Julian) and her mother Robin, his brother Michael (Peggy), and sister in law Kim. He is also survived by his grand-children Nicholas, Andrew, Josephine, and Rye whom he loved dearly. Survivors also include close friend Yvette Muir and her two children Jon Taylor and Ashley, as well as many nephews, nieces, friends, and extended family members.
Services to celebrate the life of Steven C. James will be held at St. Clements Church, 801 Oregon, El Paso, TX, on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 at 2:00 pm. A reception will follow at his daughter's home.

Law Day Dinner and Awards Presentation - List of Law Day Award Winners - Saturday, June 12, 2021 - The Women's Club * * * * * * * * * * EL PASO BAR ASSOCIATION Janet Monteros, President and The Board of Directors invite you to the Law Day Dinner and Awards Banquet Saturday, June 12, 2021 The Women's Club 1400 N. Mesa Cocktail Hour - 6:00 p.m. Dinner and Awards Presentation - 7:00 p.m. $75.00 per person $600 - Table of 8 Your Dinner Ticket will include two (2) drink tickets Send your check, payable to "El Paso Bar Association" to: El Paso Bar Association, 500 E. San Antonio, Room 1204, El Paso, Texas 79901. Please RSVP if you plan on attending to ngallego@elpasobar.com You can also pay online at https://elpasobar.com/Payment# * * * * * * * * * * * * * El Paso Bar Association Law Day Award Winners Albert Armendariz Award - Judge Ricardo Samaniego President's Award - James F. Scherr Duane A. Baker Professionalism Award - Chantel Crews Honorable Sam Paxson Outstanding Jurist - Honorable Linda Chew Outstanding Senior Lawyer - Doris Sipes Outstanding Lawyer - Lisa Hayes Pro Bono Award - Jessica Kludt Pro Bono Award - Richard Mattersdorff Fred J. Morton Outstanding Government Attorney - Jennifer VandenBosch * * * * * * * * * * El Paso Young Lawyers Association Law Day Award Winners President's Award - Jordan Scruggs Outstanding Young Lawyer - Andrew Cavazos Cori A. Harbour Outstanding Pre-Law Student - Malea McMurray Liberty Bell Award - Rachel Scott * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * THE WOMEN'S CLUB AND THE EL PASO BAR ASSOCIATION WILL COMPLY WITH EXISTING GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES ON SOCIAL DISTANCING FOR SEATING ARRANGEMENTS, INTERACTIONS AND RECOMMENDING THE USE OF MASKS FOR THIS EVENT.

El Paso Bar Association and UTEP present Continuing Legal Education Virtual Event - CIVIL TRACK Thursday, February 4, 2021 @ 6:00 p.m. Friday. February 5, 2021 @ 8:00 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2021 @ 8:00 a.m. * * * * * * * * * * * Registration fees are: $350.00 for Members of EPBA $375.00 for nonmembers $200.00 for Paralegals and Government Attorneys Please add $25 after February 2, 2021January 21, 2020. You can pay online at our website, go to https://elpasobar.com/Payment# * * * * * * * * * * Approved for 14.25 hours of MCLE, including 3.75 hours of Ethics by the State Bar of Texas. Pending approval by the State Bar of New Mexico. Schedule Please note that we might make some changes to the schedule and add speakers Thursday, February 4, 2021 - Living Legends Interviews of Honorable Kathleen Cardone, Honorable Linda Chew and Honorable Sue Kurita. Friday, February 5, 2021 - Civil Track Appellate Update Labor Law and Covid Medical Damages Update Family Law Update Ethics in Communication with the Courts Ethics in Mediation Probate and Covid Voir Dire Presentation, the Plaintiff's Perspective Ethics in Communications with Opposing Counsel Saturday, February 6, 2021 How to Obtain Records from the County Sheriff Conducting a Pretrial Investigation During the Covid Pandemic State Jury Trials During Covid Federal Jury Trials During Covid If you have any questions, please contact Nancy at ngallego@elpasobar.com Registration fee: $350.00 - EPBA Members $375.00 - Non Members $200.00 - Paralegals $200.00 - Government Attorneys Send Payment to: https://elpasobar.com/Payment# If you have any questions regarding payment nancy@elpasobar.com

Join us on celebrating 100 years. A special online Dallas Bar Association program. Women's Equality Day 2020 with Nina Totenberg, NPT, Correspondent, Legal Affairs. Registration fee $30. MCLE: 1.00

The Spring Bar Journal, 2019 is now available for your reading pleasure. Please check it out.

June Bar Association Luncheon Tuesday, June 11, 2019 12:00 Noon ~ El Paso Club ~ 201 E. Main, 18th Floor ~ $20 per person We will have the Election and Swearing in of the Officers and Directors for the 2019-2020 Bar Year Officers: President - Daniel Hernandez President-Elect - Janet Monteros Vice President - Hon. Laura Strathmann Treasurer - Monica Perez Secretary - Danny Razo Directors - 3 year term: Merwan Bhatti Daisy Chaparro Milad Farah Hon. Penny Hamilton Hon. Sue Kurita Door prizes will be given out Please RSVP by Monday, June 10, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. to Nancy at ngallego@elpasobar.com

Join the El Paso Bar Association at our Annual Holiday Party on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. ? 7:30 p.m. at the El Paso Community Foundation Room, 333 N. Oregon Street. We will have food, drinks, music, fun and a Silent Auction to Benefit the El Paso Bar Foundation. Join us for some Holiday Cheer!!! If you would like to donate an item for the Auction, please contact Nancy at ngallego@elpasobar.com

November Bar Luncheon on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 12:00 noon, at the El Paso Club, 201 E. Main, 18th Floor. Cost is $20 per person. Please note that if you are a veteran of the armed services you will be the guest of the El Paso Bar Association. We want to thank you for your service, Guest speaker will be Michael Amarel, Director of the El Paso Veterans Administration Healthcare System. We would like to thank our sponsor Texas Certified Development Company for their generous support. Please RSVP to Nancy at ngallego@elpasobar.com by Monday, November 12, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. We hope to see you there.

El Paso Bar Association September Bar Luncheon on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 12:00 noon at the El Paso Club, 201 E. Main, 18th Floor Cost of the luncheon is $20 per person. Guest Speaker will be Hannah Dyal, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. who will speak on the Life Cycle of a Disaster and How to Spot Disaster Legal Issues. Approved for 1/2 hour of MCLE by the State Bar of Texas. Please RSVP by Monday, September 9, 2019 at 12:00 noon to Nancy at ngallego@elpasobar.com

El Paso Bar Association presents our 24th Annual Civil and Criminal Trial Practice Seminar at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel in the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans, LA on February 6, 7 & 8, 2020 Rooms start at $159 per night, book your rooms at: https://reservations.Travelclick.com/77701?groupID=2569671 to get our room rate. We will be providing approximately 14.25 hours of MCLE, including 3 hours of Ethics by the State Bar of Texas. The schedule and list of speakers will be up shortly. If you would like to be a sponsor of this seminar, please contact Nancy at ngallego@elpasobar.com