August
2008
The Firm sponsored the Mexican-American Bar Association of Texas Foundation
Luncheon. This luncheon benefits the Hispanic scholarships program, which
supports Houston law school students in legal education. The
Mexican-American Bar Association of Texas Foundation is a forum and a means
for lawyers to promote the social, economic, and educational advancement of
all people of Texas
June
2008
The Firm is a Gold Sponsor of the
10th anniversary DuPont Minority Counsel Conference, which took place in
Wilmington, Delaware on June 25-27, 2008. The MCC is an annual event that
brings together lawyers and other professionals of color to DuPont to
network, hear from distinguished speakers, and participate in professional
workshops
June
2008
Andrew Schirrmeister was elected President of the World Affairs Council of
Houston for 2008-2009. The World Affairs Council brings world-class leaders
and thinkers to Houston for the exchange of ideas in formats as diverse as
luncheons, private dinners and corporate briefings, and is one of Houston’s
most prestigious citizen forums. The Council presents all sides of current
global issues, promotes better understanding of international relations and
contributes to national and international policy debates.
April
2008
Will Russell spoke at the seminar "Remedies in Commercial, Investment and
Energy Arbitrations" hosted by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the
Houston International Arbitration Club, and the University of Texas on April
17–18, 2008. His presentation was titled "Alternative Fee Structures in
International Arbitration." The speech focused on the numerous ethical and
practical issues arising out of alternative fee structures, such as
contingency fees, in international arbitration.
April
2008
The Firm is pleased to support the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Southwest
Region and to have served as a patron sponsor of its 2008 Karen H. Susman
Jurisprudence Award luncheon, attended by George Diaz-Arrastia, John Klug
and Joe Matta. The ADL is one of the nation’s premier human relations and
civil rights organization leading the fight against anti-Semitism, racism,
prejudice, and bigotry. The Karen H. Susman Jurisprudence Award recognizes
exemplary contributions to the legal profession and continued dedication to
the mission of the ADL. The Firm congratulates Robin Gibbs as this year’s
Award recipient. www.adl.org/southwest
March
2008
The Firm is pleased to serve as a silver corporate sponsor of the Houston
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (HHCC). Will Russell, Bob Flora, and Joe Matta
recently attended the HHCC’s 15th Annual Meeting & Corporate Partners
Luncheon. The HHCC is an aggregator of information, resources and a promoter
of interests related to the Hispanic business community and is a catalyst
for businesses and professionals to create and develop resources needed to
build profitable and dynamic businesses.
www.houstonhispanicchamber.com
JANUARY
2008
Andrew Schirrmeister has joined the Board of Trustees of the Houston Grand
Opera.
December
2007
George Diaz-Arrastia was invited to
deliver a talk on representing Latin American Clients in U.S. litigation to
the VIII Annual Partner’s Conference of UC & CS América, S.C. held in Mexico
City on December 10-11, 2007. UC & CS is an international consortium of
accounting firms with offices throughout Latin America, the United States
and Canada, and is associated with Eur/Audit International, a European
consortium of accounting firms. A PowerPoint of George’s presentation (in
Spanish) can be found at this link (the PPT is attached to this email). (We
may also want to link to the UC & CS web site, which is uccs-america.org.mx).
November
2007
George Diaz-Arrastia presented a paper on
“Evictions: Residential and Commercial” at the University of Houston Law
Foundation Advanced Real Estate Litigation Conference that was held in
Houston on November 6 and in Dallas on November 16, 2007. (read
more).
October
2007
The firm was a sponsor of the St. Agnes Academy team at the Susan G. Komen
Foundation Race for the Cure. The Susan G. Komen Foundation is dedicated to
education and research about the causes and treatment and the search for a
cure for breast cancer. [See
attached].
October 2007
The Firm is a Gold Sponsor for the World Affairs Council of Houston Event
“Revolution of Hope: The Life, Faith and Dreams of a Mexican President,”
with featured speaker Vincente Fox, former president of Mexico.
August 2007
Baker Hughes Incorporated, Chevron and the Firm sponsored the World Affairs
Council of Houston’s Event “Inside Nigeria,” with featured speaker Former
Nigerian Minister of Finance, Nigozi Okonjo-Iweala. This Event was part of
the Africa’s New Dawn 2007 Fall Speaker Series.
June
2007
Andrew Schirrmeister was elected Vice President of the World Affairs Council
of Houston for 2007-2008. The World Affairs Council brings world-class
leaders and thinkers to Houston for the exchange of ideas in formats as
diverse as luncheons, private dinners and corporate briefings, and is one of
Houston’s most prestigious citizen forums. The Council presents all sides
of current global issues, promotes better understanding of international
relations and contributes to national and international policy debates.
April 2007
The Firm is pleased to serve as a supporter of The Texas Supreme Court
Historical Society. The Society is a private non-profit organization
dedicated to the collection and preservation of the history of the Supreme
Court of Texas. The Society conducts educational programs, supports
historical research, publishes books, journals, and electronic materials,
and collects antiques and artifacts related to the court’s history. These
activities increase the public’s awareness of the Court’s contributions to
our nation’s rich constitutional heritage.
http://www.supremecourthistory.org/06_research/06.html
March 2007
The Firm is pleased to serve as a supporter of the Houston Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce. The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is an aggregator of
information, resources and a promoter of interests related to the Hispanic
Community both locally and nationwide. It is a catalyst for businesses and
professionals to create and develop resources needed to build profitable and
dynamic businesses.
www.houstonhispanicchamber.com
JANUARY 2007
The Firm is pleased to serve as a gold
circle patron for the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. The MCCA was
founded in 1997 and advocates for the expanded hiring, retention, and
promotion of minority attorneys in corporate law department sand the law
firms that serve them. MCCA accomplishes its mission through the collection
and dissemination of information bout diversity in the legal profession.
http://www.mcca.com/
