Committees
Committees
Committees are fundamental to HLA's relationship building with one another and with our community. Each is led by a member chair and meets on a regular cycle.
If you are interested in serving or have an inquiry, contact the corresponding committee chair directly using the addresses below.
Standing Committees
Advocacy
Vernique Hutchinson & Kourtney Benton · Second Thursday, 12:00pm
Community Service
Che Bonner-Walton · First Wednesday, 6:00pm
Gala/Scholarships
Markia Bordeaux · First Monday, 6:00pm
Coordinates and recommends the recipients of the student scholarships and annual awards funded by the Houston Lawyers Foundation, and organizes additional scholarships or grants administered by HLA.
Bylaws & Elections
Jhanalyn Blount · As needed
Oversees and supervises the procedures for the election of officers and members-at-large at the Annual Meeting, accepts nominations, and enacts the policies and procedures necessary to effectuate its business.
Membership
Fallon Hamilton Vaughn · Third Wednesday, 6:00pm
Responsible for recruiting members through the distribution of membership applications, the Fall and Spring Mixers, and any other event the Board designates as a recruitment activity.
Continuing Legal Education
Élan Moore-Jones · Third Thursday, 6:00pm
Organizes and implements quality continuing legal education courses and seminars on topics that are relevant and significant to HLA members and reflective of important national developments.
Historical
Elizabeth Lockett · Third Wednesday, 12:00pm
Mentorship
Cawlyn Robinson & Vanesti Brown · Fourth Thursday, 12:00pm
Communications
Vacant · As needed
Finance & Fundraising
Joseph Dumas · Third Thursday, 12:00pm
Reviews the annual budget for HLA's activities, coordinates all financial planning with the Treasurer, and plans and executes the association's fundraising activities.
Judicial Oversight & Selection
Mariah Gorom · First Thursday, 6:00pm
Monitors the Houston judiciary on a regular and systematic basis on behalf of HLA. During judicial elections, the committee interviews candidates and makes endorsement recommendations to the members.