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handle is hein.barjournals/hdba0030 and id is 1 raw text is: Dallas Bar Association Volume 30 9 Number 1 9 January 1, 2006 Focus: SOLO & SJMAL FIRMS Local Attorneys Support Legal Aid for the Poor by Alicia Hernandez he Dallas Bar Association and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas kicked off their 13th Annual Campaign for Equal Access to Jus- tice in 2005 to benefit the Dallas Volunteer Attor- ney Program, a joint program of the Dallas Bar Association and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas. The campaign's fund- ing helps DVAP continue re- cruiting, training and support- ing volunteer attorneys who provide free legal services to low-income residents in Dallas. Since its beginning in 1993, the campaign has raised more than $3 million for legal aid to the poor. This year's major donors Michael and Judy Shot have demonstrated their confi- dence in the campaign and the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program for many years. Michael and Judy Keller Shore, major donors to the campaign for eight years, are supporting the campaign again this year with a $25,000 gift. The Shores have donated $180,000 to the campaign since 1999. Hon. Deborah G. Hankinson, a major donor for three years and a member of the Texas Equal Access to Justice Commission, continues to dem- onstrate her support for legal services through her contribution to this year's campaign in the amount of $20,000. Justice Hankinson has given $40,000 to the campaign since 2003. Koons, Fuller, Vanden Eykel & Robertson, PC., a major donor for 11 years, again pledged $15,000 to this year's campaign, raising its total contributions to $152,500. In addition to their financial support, the attorneys of Koons Fuller support the campaign individually and volunteer for DVAP by taking pro bono cases and mentoring other attorneys on Members of the DBA and Community Service Fund Board of donors to the Campaign for Equal Access to Justice at a receptic endorf's jewelers. Pictured, from left to right, are Diane Couchma Hauer & Feld LLP; DBA President Mark K Sales, of Hughes & Luce Koons, Fuller, Vanden Eykel & Robertson, PC.; Sally Crawford, of. of Sorrels & Udashen; and Frank E Stevenson II, of Locke Liddell their pro bono cases. Ken Fuller, one of the firm's named partners, has volunteered two days a week with DVAP since the summer of 2002. Baron & Budd P.C. has been a supporter of DVAP and the campaign for many years. In addition to representing pro bono clients and volunteering at Hon. Deborah G. Hankinson clinics over the years, Baron & Budd has donated a total of $158,000 since 1994, including a $15,000 donation this year to the campaign. Brown McCarroll, L.L.P., a major donor for 11 years has given $146,740 to the Campaign for Equal Access to Justice since 1995. Waters & Kraus L.L.R continues to show its support for the pro bono campaign. This year's con- tribution of $12,750 brings their total contributions to the campaign to $87,750 since 2000. Waters & Krause attorneys also volunteer through the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program. As of our print date, the campaign has raised more than $316,000. Several dedicated volunteers have donated their time and fund-raising skills to make this year's cam- paign a success. Barry Sorrels, a member of the DBA board of directors, is the campaign's general chair. Sally Crawford, a member of both the DBA and LANWT boards, is the campaign co- chair. Ms. Crawford is also a long-time volunteer attorney and pro bono coordinator for Jones Day and received the 2005 Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award from the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program. Beverly Godbey and Ike Vanden Eykel have chaired the Major Donor Division for five and six years, respectively. Michael Hurst and Monica Latin are chairs of the Major Firm Division, and Directors honored major Aubrey Connatser and Pete on recently held at Bach- Trosclair are chairing the Solo an. of Akin Gump Strauss and Small Firm Division. LLP; Ike Vanden Eykel, of Jones Day; Barry Sorrels, I & Sapp LLP CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Dallas Bar Inaugurates Mark K Sales 97th President by Jenna Wright ow-income residents who have legal problems -- pos- sibly with a fraudulent mort- gage lender or an ex-spoUse who will not pay child support - are often denied access to the justice system because legal aid resources are stretched thinl. Mark K. Sales, the 97th presi- dent of the Dallas Bar Association, will emphasize the responsibility of all lawyers to serve pro bono publico, for the public good. He will also direct his efforts at educating Mark K Ses the public regarding the importance of lawyers and the legal system. More than 829,000 Texas families live in poverty, and a recent State Bar of Texas survey found that 45 percent of low-income households had at least one leg-l problem. Overall, for approxi- mately 70 percent of the legal needs identified, no advice or assis- tance was available. As federal and state funds dedicated to legal services for the poor continue to dwindle, the need for a private commitment to pro bono service is critical, Mr. Sales said. Among the programs planned in 2006 to encourage members of the bar to commit to pro bono work is Law-lapalooza, the DBA's first ever battle of lawyer bands, aimed at raising funds and driving awareness to pro bono work. Mr. Sales believes that serious projects can become even more appealing to likely volunteers and contributors when an element of fun is added. Mark Sales will also work with local lawyers to educate the public about the importance of the legal profession in a democratic society. The incoming president points out that, in a poll commis- sioned recently by the ABA, only 55 percent of Americans can NINUEDF ON PAGE5 The Inagral of' DA's 2004 PresLtdet MARK K. SALES satudayJanary21 The e Westivn Calleria cocail-s 6:30 p.ml. Dinnvuver 7:30 p.mv. Eve iuvuvucL uves dnuvner, dacnug to A a NI ght's DayU, siLevntutvon, cai and RvGUopen ar aLL evuvg. Tickets $125 each -TabLes of Teon ,L250 This event is always a sellout, so get your tickets now! Buy tickets online at www.dallasbar.org Or send checks to DBA Inaugural, 2101 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX 75201. Questions: Call (214) 220-7484. * MKJutie AwardLuncheon Hiqb School Mock Trial Competition See Paqe 2 Court Rules on School Finance Reform ........................................... 3 Business Development Tips for Small Firm Lawyers.................. 7 ILawyer Referral Service Builds Client Bases.............................. 8 ES

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