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31 Headnotes 1 (2007)

handle is hein.barjournals/hdba0031 and id is 1 raw text is: Dallas Bar Association Volume 31,9 Number 1,9 January 1, 2007 FocUS: HEALTH LAW Attorneys Generously Support Pro Bono Legal Services in Dallas by Alicia Hernandez he Dallas Bar Association and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas will recognize major do- nors to the annual Campaign for Equal Ac- cess to Justice at the inaugural of DBA President Beverly Godbey on Saturday, January 20. The an- nual campaign, which culminates at the inaugural, supports the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, a joint program of the DBA and LANWT. Michael & Judy Keller Shore Since it began in 1993, the campaign has raised more than $3.6 million for legal aid to the poor. This year's major donors to the campaign include new donors and those who have helped to fund the program for many years. Michael and Judy Keller Shore have been major donors to the campaign for nine years. Not only are they supporting the campaign again this year with a $25,000 gift, but they have offered to match any campaign gifts of $5,000 or greater from new donors or those who haven't given to the campaign since 2001. It is important to our family that new support- ers of the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program be identified, cultivated and motivated to support legal services for the poor and underserved in our community, according to Mr. and Mrs. Shore. We hope that by matching gifts from others that we can pass the torch of leadership on to a new generation of donors and supporters. Only by expanding support and involvement to others can this program hope to meet its potential for service in our community. The Shores have donated $205,000 to the campaign since 1999. Andy Payne of The Payne Law Group is this year's newest President's Circle Donor, contribut- ing $25,750 to the campaign. Professionally, I've been blessed in many ways, Mr. Payne said. I'm fortunate to have a career that continues to be both personally and fi- nancially rewarding. Considering these blessings, Ike Vanden Eykel, managing Robert W Dupuy, chair of partner of Koons, Fuller, Van- Brown McCarroll L.L.P den Eykel & Robertson PC. I'm also fortunate to be in a position to give back to those in need. Mr. Payne, like others who donate to the cam- paign, believes that for attorneys, Equal Access to Justice is a perfect avenue for giving.... [Tihis program allows us to give back to the civil justice system, which benefits us all. Providing legal services to the less fortunate is an undertaking that is unique and exclusive to those with a law license, he added. Instead of Hon. Deborah G. Hankinson Andy Payne providing a month of meals, legal aid may help a client obtain government benefits that will feed them indefinitely. Rather than spending a night in a shelter, legal services may prevent a foreclo- sure and keep a permanent roof over a family in need. Mr. Payne was also motivated by another significant DVAP supporter. My mentor, John Howie, said that it is a shame that most law- yers drive cars that are more expensive than their charitable contributions, Mr. Payne noted. John's comment continues to ring true with me, and it has inspired me to get involved in helping Equal Access to Justice. Hon. Deborah G. Hankinson, a major donor for four years, continues to demonstrate and in- crease her support for legal services through a $25,000 contribution to this year's campaign. Jus- tice Hankinson has given $65,000 to the campaign since 2003. Koons, Fuller, Vanden Eykel & Robert- son, P.C. has been a major donor for 12 years. With this newest gift of $15,000, the firm has con- tributed $167,500 to the campaign. Brown McCarroll, L.L.P. has been a major donor for 12 years. The firm has donated $15,000 to the 2007 campaign, and has given $161,740 to the Campaign for Equal Access since 2005. As of our print date, this year's campaign has raised more than $464,000. Several dedicated volunteers have donated their time and fundraising skills to make this year's campaign a success. Sally Crawford, a partner with Jones Day, who received the State Bar's Frank J. Scurlock Award for her outstanding pro bono work, is the general chair of this year's campaign. Paul Stafford, a senior trial attorney at Hughes & Luce, LLP, and a member of the DBA Board of Directors, is the campaign's co-chair. The 2007 Campaign Committee members in- SEE EQUAL ACCESS, ON PAGE 10 Judicial Selection in Texad AMILK Justice Avard Luncheon See Page 2 Employment Law: Court Looks at Noncompete Agreements ............ 5 Who Owns the Surgery Center in Your Neighborhood?............... 7 Health Law: Clinical Research Trials ......................................... 8 The lntt at o f DBA'k2007 rS&e4eLt- BEVERLY BELL GODBEY Sa iwday, Jcwn ray 20 a The WeVtn GcaUera Cocktads6:30 p.mw. Dnner 7:30 p.mi dim , dag t Cc4noa a d opeV bar c l ev t Tce-s$125 ezh~ TW~esofTe4i $ 1,250 Buy tickets online at www.dallasbar.org Or send checks to DBA Inaugural, 2101 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX 75201. Questions: Call (214) 220-7403.

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