SABA Houston

08/10/2026

🎬✨ Bollywood, besties & a night at the movies — SABA Houston is bringing Bollywood to the big screen! 🍿🎥

Join us for a fun-filled evening at moth, featuring classic film feels, great food, refreshments, popcorn, and—most importantly—great company. Grab your besties, get comfy, and come enjoy a night of Bollywood magic with us! 🍿✨

📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
🕕 06:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 moth | 1506 Lorraine Street, Houston, TX

🎟️ SABA Members: FREE
🎟️ Guests: $25

REGISTRATION ➡️ Scan QR code or use this link: https://www.houstonsaba.com/event-6795092

Come for the movie, stay for the snacks, and make some memories with your SABA Houston family 💃🏽🎬

07/12/2026

⚖️ The Supreme Court’s 2025–2026 Term was one of the most closely watched in recent memory, delivering decisions that will shape constitutional law, administrative law, civil rights, religious liberty, federal litigation, and the broader legal landscape for years to come.

Join SABA Houston, South Asian Bar Association of Austin, and SABA Dallas for our annual Supreme Court Update, featuring an exceptional panel of advocates whose collective experience includes arguing before the Court, briefing dozens of cases, and helping shape the conversations around some of the Term's most significant decisions.

🔗 REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/3SXufMj

🔹Pratik Shah (Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP) – Head of Akin's Supreme Court and Appellate Practice, with 18 arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court and lead counsel in this Term's landmark tariff decision, Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump.

🔹Eric Rassbach (The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty) – Veteran Supreme Court advocate with more than 100 cases briefed before the Court and multiple Supreme Court victories, including involvement as amicus counsel in Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections.

🔹Raffi Melkonian (Wright Close Barger & Guzman) – Accomplished appellate litigator who successfully argued and won Fort Bend County v. Davis before the U.S. Supreme Court and is widely recognized for his appellate advocacy and commentary.

🔹Thaila Sundaresan (Davis Wright Tremaine LLP) – Appellate litigator with an active Supreme Court practice focused on significant constitutional issues, including service as amicus counsel in Barbara v. Trump.

🔹Kalpana Peddibhotla (South Asian American Justice Collaborative) – Veteran civil rights advocate and amicus counsel in this Term's closely watched birthright citizenship case, Trump v. Barbara.

Together, our panel will unpack the Term's most significant decisions, discuss emerging legal trends, and explore the practical implications for lawyers, businesses, policymakers, and communities across the country.

📅 July 15, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM CT
💻 Zoom | Link will be sent to registrants the morning of the event.
🎓 1.0 MCLE Credit Pending

We look forward to welcoming attorneys, judges, law students, and legal professionals for an insightful and engaging discussion.

06/14/2026

Serve. Volley. Connect. 🏓
Join SABA Houston for our Pickleball Mixer at Bumpy Pickle on Thursday, June 25! All skill levels welcome—whether you're a seasoned pro or picking up a paddle for the first time. Food, drinks, paddles, and good company provided.

Spots are limited! REGISTER HERE: http://bit.ly/4ehnP1B

04/27/2026

Join us for this year's Titans of the South Asian Bar! This event includes an intimate dinner and panel discussion featuring some of the most accomplished members of the South Asian legal community: the Honorable Rabeea Collier of the 113th Harris County Civil District Court, Muhammad Aziz of Abraham Watkins, Sarah Thomas of Harris Health, and Ayesha Najam of Gibbs & Bruns. The panelists will share insights into their career paths, reflect on how their heritage has shaped their journeys, and offer guidance and mentorship to the next generations.

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00-8:30 pm
📍 Venue: Kiran's, 2925 Richmond Ave Suite 160, Houston, TX 77098
🎟️ Tickets: Buy your tickets here! Dinner included. https://titans2026.eventbrite.com/
❓ Questions: Email [email protected]

An intimate dinner and panel discussion featuring some of the most accomplished members of the South Asian legal community.

04/27/2026

SABA and the MABAH/Mexican American Bar Association of Houston present: MAY THE FOURTH (AMENDMENT) BE WITH YOU: THE RISE OF ICE. This day-long event features Judge Chris Morton (230th Criminal District Court), District Attorney Sean Teare, Justice Meagan Hassan and William Demond, Justice Kristin Guiney, Rina Gandhi, counsel for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, District Attorney Sean Teare, and many more! Six hours of CLE and Star Wars costumes encouraged. A nearby networking event will follow.

📅 Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
📍 Venue: Spring Street Studios, 1824 Spring St #101, Houston, TX
🎟️ Tickets: $60/ticket. Register here: https://riseofice.rsvpify.com/

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