Austin Black Lawyers Association

05/28/2026

Elissa Henry, Managing Attorney of Homestead Estate Lawyers, presented an informative and educational 1.0 hour CLE for in April 2026: I Will or I Won't? Key Estate Planning Considerations for the Modern Professional.

Thank you ! Stay tuned for more ABLA CLEs! ⚖️

05/14/2026

, Trademark and Estate Managing Attorney at Tastemakers Legal, PLLC, shared dynamic insights in her CLE yesterday on law practice: visibility, attracting quality clients, and strengthening professional relationships. The thank you and look forward to your next CLE!

05/09/2026

Your legal skills are only part of a successful practice.

The real question is:
Do you have a system for attracting, serving, and retaining the right clients—consistently?

Join ABLA for a CLE on:

Building a Sustainable Law Practice: Client Development, Professional Visibility, and Practice Growth Strategies

This session is designed for attorneys who want practical, ethical, and repeatable ways to:
• strengthen client relationships
• improve visibility and referral flow
• build sustainable lead generation systems
• support the long-term financial health of their practice

If you’re ready to move beyond inconsistent client flow and into a more structured, intentional practice—this is for you.

📍 Zoom or In-Person at Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody
🗓 Wed., May 13, 2026
⏰ 12 PM

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85085767487?pwd=mcxA4yfWlu6ECEZxu8kLgUux9yfMZj.1

Meeting ID: 850 8576 7487
Passcode: 4LBx8f

05/09/2026

Your legal skills are only part of a successful practice.

The real question is:
Do you have a system for attracting, serving, and retaining the right clients—consistently?

Join ABLA for a CLE on:

Building a Sustainable Law Practice: Client Development, Professional Visibility, and Practice Growth Strategies

This session is designed for attorneys who want practical, ethical, and repeatable ways to:
• strengthen client relationships
• improve visibility and referral flow
• build sustainable lead generation systems
• support the long-term financial health of their practice

If you’re ready to move beyond inconsistent client flow and into a more structured, intentional practice—this is for you.

📍 Zoom or In-Person at Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody
🗓 Wed., May 13, 2026
⏰ 12 PM

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85085767487?pwd=mcxA4yfWlu6ECEZxu8kLgUux9yfMZj.1

Meeting ID: 850 8576 7487
Passcode: 4LBx8f

04/24/2026

The ABLA Foundation 2026 Virgil C. Lott Scholarship application is now open through April 30, 2026. This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in Central Texas who demonstrate leadership, community involvement, strong academic performance, extracurricular participation, and financial need.

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.austinblacklawyers.com/scholarship-application

04/18/2026

✨️ Last night, the Austin Black Physicians Association joined with the Austin Black Lawyers Association at a social hour to deepen our network and advance the next generation of Black professionals. The Roosevelt Room set the perfect scene for building meaningful relationships and strengthening cross-professional connections. Thank you all for coming out! ⚕️⚖️

04/09/2026

A gracious thank you to The Honorable Justice Stewart of the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for speaking in Austin today. The Austin Black Lawyers Association and the Federal Bar Association are honored by your presence! ⚖️

04/06/2026

Join ABLA for our monthly meeting with a CLE presented by Elissa Henry of Homestead Estate Lawyers: Key Estate Planning Considerations for the Modern Professional, April 8 at 12 PM ⚖️

Join ABLA on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 12 PM - 1 PM for our monthly general body meeting with a free, one-hour CLE presented by Elissa Henry of Homestead Estate Lawyers — I Will or I Won't: Key Estate Planning Considerations for the Modern Professional.

02/28/2026

02/28/2026