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43 Headnotes 1 (2018)

handle is hein.barjournals/hdba0043 and id is 1 raw text is: Dallas Bar Association HE Michael Hurst to be Inaugurated as DBA's 109th President On January 20, 2018, Michael K. Hurst will lead the Dallas Bar Asso- ciation into its 145th year as its Pres- ident. I have a habit of writing down words to describe people when I first meet them, said Mike Lynn, of Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP. For Michael, I wrote that he is 'bright, deferential, trustworthy, supportive, and ambitious. I like him.' Not a bad description of my partner who sin- cerely cares about lawyers, the prac- tice of law, and our profession. We always tell our children that actions speak louder than words. In Michael's case, his actions speak vol- umes. Those who work with Michael know he is devoted to his family, the practice of law, the community, and his colleagues. His professional life serves as a living embodiment of the DBA's mission statement, which is to serve and support the legal profes- sion in Dallas and to promote good relations among lawyers, the judi- ciary, and the community. As the solo Chair of the Equal Access to Justice Campaign in 2013, Michael raised a record amount of legal aid for low-income families and individuals. As a co-chair of the Pro Bono Activities Committee, he helped provide free legal help to the low-income residents of Dallas County. Michael served as President of the Community Service Board and even received the Lois Bacon Spe- cial Services Award for his pro bono work. Michael leads by example. When he leads, he brings his friends and colleagues along with him. Ever since we have known Michael, he and has family have selflessly deliv- ered Thanksgiving meals to families who receive pro bono legal services. Illustrative of his style of leading by example, this annual practice has expanded and now, leaders within the DBA, as well as those within his law firm, help needy families every Thanksgiving. Michael's leadership and efforts to fund pro bono legal ser- vices will be a prominent part of his programming this year as he devel- ops a Pro Bono Endowment, having already secured significant gifts from individuals and corporations in Dal- las including Michael and his wife, Jane Rose Hurst. An accomplished trial lawyer, Michael is consistently ranked as amongst the best attorneys around. IVIIUI1IUI -lIU!, Both of us have tried cases with Michael and are constantly impressed by how sharp, well-reasoned, and personable he is. Don Godwin, a for- mer law partner of Michael's, said of him: Michael and I tried several jury trials together dating back to the 90s. He is a natural in the courtroom with a very accomplished and proven abil- ity to communicate very well with juries and judges. He is a gifted trial lawyer with a disarming manner. He can be a fierce cross examiner and in a moment's notice can be as mild mannered as needed for the circum- stance. U.S. News & World Report selected Michael as one of the Best Lawyers in America in Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment Litigation, and Real Estate Litiga- tion. Texas Monthly named Michael as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Texas. Benchmark Litigation selected Michael as a Litigation Star. The Dallas Business Journal named Michael as one of the Top 15 Busi- ness Defenders. He also received outstanding young lawyer awards from both the Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) and the Dal- las Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL). He was also the first male to receive the Dallas Women Law- yers Association's Louise B. Raggio Award. Even more impressive, those serv- ing as opposing counsel to Michael note his ability to vigorously advo- cate for his clients while maintain- ing high professionalism standards. He is very professional and a credit to the legal profession, added Mr. Godwin. He loves the practice of law, and more than anything profes- continued on page 10 6 Jones Day Takes the Lead in the EAJ Campaign 8 Tino Ramirez to Receive 2018 MLK Justice Award 10 DBA Offers New Member Benefit-Online CLE 2 1 Who Breached First, and Was It Material? DBA MEMBER REMINDER - RENEW TODAY! 2018 DBA DUES STATEMENTS have been mailed and must be paid by December 31, 20171! Mail in your payment or go to dallasbar.org and click on Renew Your Membership NOW! Thank you for your support of the Dallas Bar Association! ES

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