SABA Houston

01/06/2026

Light up the night at SABA Houston's annual Bollywood Bash, this year's Annual Membership Party! Don your favorite lenghas and kurtas and party to Bollywood beats. Jump on our early-bird pricing now: members and their guests pay just $10, non-members pay $30. Prices jump to $30 (members and their guests)and $60 (non-members) after January 18, and it will be $60 at the door, so you might as well act now. Finally ready to become a member? Click here: https://south-asian-bar-association-of-houston.square.site/

📅 Date: Saturday January 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
📍 Venue: The Kennedy, 3210 W Dallas St, Houston, TX 77019
🎟️ Tickets: Buy tickets here: SABAMembershipParty2026.eventbrite.com/ -- $10 for SABA members+guests / $30 non-members until Jan 18, then prices jump! Email Faryal Gul ([email protected]) with any questions.

12/16/2025

SAVE THE DATE: The Annual SABA Charity Gala will be on April 18, 2026 at the stunning Le Tesserae! Grab your friends and spread the word--it's going to be an unforgettable night of celebration, connection, impact, and good times.

Want first dibs on buying tables? Tables for the SABA Gala sell out fast. This year, you can sign up for the exclusive notification list to find out first when our table sales open! Sign up here: 
https://forms.gle/d3d2x1j6gmhEXT73A

Want to remember how much fun you had at last year's gala? Our official event photos are available to view and download at this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rFVZK0zlMmaAqZ1EXsn15PbDCMq4-Yvl?usp=sharing

📅 Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30-10:30 pm
📍 Venue: Le Tesserae, 2940 Riverby Road, Suite F500, Houston, TX 77020
🎟️ Tickets: Ticket link is coming soon!
❓ Questions: For any questions in the meantime, contact Gala Chair Shruti Modi at [email protected]

Add the gala to your Outlook calendar now: https://lnkd.in/gBs3khba

09/27/2025

SABA is proud to feature South Asian leaders in senior management at supermajors and premier investment funds. Join us for insightful discussions and networking opportunities. Learn about the latest developments in the energy industry, sustainability efforts, and new policies shaping the future. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting in the field, this event is perfect for anyone looking to stay up-to-date with the dynamic energy landscape with South Asian flair. Featuring:

Hyder Kazimi, Global Lead for Energy and Private Equity at McKinsey & Co
Fermeen Fazal, Senior Counsel at Chevron
Alysha Alibhai, Senior Counsel at TotalEnergies
Mariam Boxwala, Senior Counsel at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
Mohammed Diwan, Managing Counsel at ExxonMobil

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
📍 Venue: Vinson & Elkins, 845 Texas Ave, Suite 4700, Houston, TX 77002
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/current-trends-in-the-energy-industry-tickets-1693618361109 Light bites will be provided.
❓ Questions: Contact Syed Mahmud Rizvi, [email protected]

Add the panel to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/event/vJ26730918+outlook

08/14/2025

Join SABA for an enchanting evening of art and culture featuring an exclusive guided tour of "From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection" at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Discover the stories woven into centuries-old fabrics and celebrate India's legacy as a global center of textile brilliance!

📅 Date: Sunday September 7, 2025
⏰ Time: Gates open at 3:30pm, event starts at 4:00pm
📍 Venue: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Audrey Jones Beck Building, 5601 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005
🎟️ Tickets: Buy your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saba-presents-a-night-at-the-museum-tickets-1578787258189 -- $35 adults, $25 children. SABA membership not necessary.

Contact Faryal Gul for all event questions!

08/13/2025

We’re kicking off our 2nd annual Mentorship Program!

We will match young South Asian Houston lawyers (1st-7th year of practice) with more experienced ones. We will pair mentors/mentees who are working in similar practice areas.

We ask that you commit to meeting your paired mentor at least four times a bar year (September 2025 – August 2026) by attending our planned mentorship events—two larger events (one in the fall and one in the spring), and two smaller ones. Past examples include a gourmet cooking class and pickleball. Outside of these pre-planned events, we encourage mentors and mentees to meet/talk at their desired frequency.

If you’re interested in joining the program as a mentee, please fill out this form: https://shorturl.at/zkOvM

06/20/2025

We're keeping the good times rolling through the summer. Join us for our Summer Associate and Attorney Mixer! This is open to law students of all backgrounds and our SABA Houston members.

📅 Date: July 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
📍 Venue: Weights+Measures, 2808 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004
🎟️ Tickets: https://SABASummerMixer2025.eventbrite.com
❓Questions: Reach out to [email protected]

02/19/2025

Paddle up with SABA Pickleball -- UPDATED DATE

Serve up some fun and network with Houston's legal eagles at SABA Houston's pickleball extravaganza! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting court in the game, this is your chance to volley ideas with fellow attorneys while showing off your paddle prowess. Rescheduled due to the cold front!

📅 Date: Wednesday February 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
📍 Venue: Bumpy Pickle, 554 Lockwood Drive, Houston, TX 77011
🎟️ Tickets: Grab one of the 2 remaining spots: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pickleball-tickets-1226889683069

02/14/2025

Make a real difference for our community with SABA and Kids' Meals, Inc.. We'll roll up our sleeves to prepare fresh, healthy meals for Houston's hungriest pre-school kids. It's a chance to create help real people and forge new connections while having fun in the process. Please dress casually with closed-toed shoes. Children 8 and older only.

📅 Date: Saturday March 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
📍 Venue: Kid's Meals, 330 Garden Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX
🎟️ Tickets: Registration limited to 25 here: https://lnkd.in/gnVPtx2H

Grab a calendar invite here: https://lnkd.in/gWRq7mxF

02/14/2025

The Muslim Bar Association of Houston, the Muslim Legal Society of Texas, SABA, and AZA: Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing invite you to share moments of joy and togetherness during the holy month of Ramadan at a joint Iftar dinner.

📅 Date: Tuesday March 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
📍 Venue: Reza Persian Grill, 5714 Hillcroft Ave, Houston, TX 77002
🎟️ Tickets: https://shorturl.at/frDnY

Valet parking courtesy of AZA

02/14/2025

Join SABA, the Muslim Bar Association of Houston, Judge Shannon B. Baldwin, Judge Rabeea Collier, and Judge Gloria E. Lopez for a discussion to foster inclusivity and cultural competence during Ramadan. We will discuss practical guidance for lawyers and judges on navigating trial schedules, accommodating observant jurors, witnesses, and court personnel and ensuring courtroom procedures that respect religious practices. The discussion will also include bias and prejudice and its impact on voir dire and arguments of counsel (to bench and jury), along with the judiciary’s role in voir dire. We will also explore the ethical importance of cultural awareness and its role in equitable advocacy and representation, with a focus on dispelling common myths and misconceptions about Islam and Ramadan in the legal field.

📅 Date: Thursday February 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
📍 Venue: Civil Ceremonial Suite at the Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline, 17th floor, Houston, TX 77002
🎟️ Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gaR8CnuF

11/01/2024

To commemorate the Festival of Lights, we honor the spirit of Diwali—an occasion symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. Diwali is a time to come together with family, friends, and community to reflect on the values that guide us and to reaffirm our commitment to justice, equality, and unity.

In the spirit of Diwali, let us continue to illuminate our paths with compassion, wisdom, and a dedication to uplifting each other and our communities. Whether through our work in law or our connections in everyday life, we are reminded of the importance of standing together and fostering environments of respect and inclusion.

May this Diwali bring you and your loved ones joy, prosperity, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Warm wishes,
SABA Houston

10/15/2024

Now teaming up with HYLA - Houston Young Lawyers Association for our Meet the Candidates event too! Come out to AZA: Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing on Thursday and reserve your spot here: https://shorturl.at/IKZzc -- space is limited!

Meet your 2024 Judicial Candidates with SABA Houston, MABAH/Mexican American Bar Association of Houston, the Asian American Bar Association of Houston and now the Muslim Bar Association of Houston!

Join us in person to get to know the candidates for judge who will be on your ballot for the general election on November 5. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, hear their views, and engage with the people vying to represent you. Don't miss out on the chance to make an informed decision when it's time to cast your vote. Come prepared to learn, discuss, and connect with our future judges. See you there!

📅 Date: October 17, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
📍 Venue: AZA, 1221 McKinney Street, Suite 2400, Houston, Texas 77010
🎟️ Tickets: Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-meet-the-candidates-tickets-1027561914347

Complimentary valet parking on McKinney, directly across from Pappas Bros Steakhouse. Light bites and parking courtesy of AZA: Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing and Jackson Walker.