WELCOME to the San Antonio Bar Association.  One of the premier local bar associations in the United States, with a proud history of service going back more than a century, the San Antonio Bar Association is dedicated to this mission:

To serve our clients and the public with the highest degree of dedication and professionalism in the continuing pursuit of equal justice for all under law.

2008 Installation Photo Gallery!   SAVE THE DATE    (Dec.) Subpoena Deadline, 11/10 Bexar County Holiday, 11/11 Reception for Judge Furgeson, 11/12 CJP St. Mary’s Clinic, 11/18 Ethics Video CLE, 11/19 Last Chance Videos, 11/20-21 SABF Fun Run, 11/22 Bexar County Holiday, 11/27-28 NO November SABA Luncheon Fountain Re-dedication Ceremony, 12/7 (Jan.) Subpoena Deadline, 12/10 SABA/SABF Holiday Luncheon, 12/11 "Real Estate Law Update" CLE, 12/11 Ethics Video CLE, 12/17 "Labor & Employment Law for Dummies" CLE, 12/18 Bexar County Holiday, 12/25

Bidding Judge Furgeson Farewell - Nov. 12 The San Antonio legal community will honor Judge Royal Furgeson who is leaving the Western District of Texas and moving to Dallas at a reception on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the King William Garden House (El Mirador)  722 S. St. Mary’s.  5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.  Please stop by to say farewell! The 17th Annual Courthouse Fun Run - Nov. 22   Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 22, 2008 for the San Antonio Bar Foundation’s annual four-mile Courthouse Fun Run.  The 17th Annual Fun Run is a fun filled family event you will NOT want to miss! Each year, the 4-mile walk/run event brings members of the San Antonio business, legal, and law enforcement communities together in an effort to raise funds and awareness for the San Antonio Police Department’s Police Athletic League (PAL) and the San Antonio Bar Foundation’s charitable programs.  The San Antonio Police Athletic League is the largest organization of law enforcement agencies formed to prevent juvenile crime and violence,  designed to steer at-risk youth away from negative behaviors such as gangs and drugs, by directing their energies toward athletic and recreational activities and education. Utilizing off duty police officers, the program teaches children ages six to sixteen the concepts of team play, fairness, and safety.  Steering at-risk-children into athletics at an impressionable age is an effective way to prevent them from joining gangs, abusing drugs and leading a life of crime. This supervision, constructive influence and the expanded public awareness about the role of our police officers is immeasurable. Celebrating 25 years of serving the community, the San Antonio Bar Foundation is committed to community-based efforts to minimize conflict and to implement and support pro bono and educational programs.   The Foundation’s mission is to promote justice through educational and charitable activities.  Events such as the Annual Courthouse Fun Run enable the Foundation to support important community initiatives such as the Wills Clinic, the People’s Law School, and the Peer Mediation Training program in local schools. Sponsorship levels are $300 (Silver), $500 (Gold) and $1,000 (Platinum), and entitle each sponsor to free entries for the race, including all pre/post-race activities, mention in the Subpoena, your name or firm’s name on the T-shirt, registration brochures, and finish line banners.  The number of free entries begins with ten entries at the $300 level and increases with each sponsor amount.  Individual registration is $20 per person through November 18; November 19 through race day, registration fee is $25 person.  The race begins at 8 a.m. and starts at Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 East Grayson, San Antonio, TX. To register on-line, please go to www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1629402 or search for “San Antonio Bar Foundation” at www.active.com. Lady Justice Fountain returns to Courthouse On Sunday, December 7, 2008, County Judge Nelson Wolff and his wife Tracy Wolff, President of the Hildago Foundation, will host a special holiday event to unveil the historic Lady Justice Fountain as she returns to her rightful place, the Courthouse lawn. The 16-foot tall fountain was originally installed on the east courtyard in 1895. As the years passed, it was removed and fell into disrepair. In 2003, the Hidalgo Foundation located the fountain, and sought a sponsor to mend it and bring it back home. After much arduous re-creation and restoration by famed sculptor Gilbert Barrera, the Lady Justice sculpture and fountain will be officially unveiled to the community on December 7 at 5:30 p.m. The entire courthouse community is invited to the event. There will be a reception, ceremony and music by the San Antonio Symphony as the fountain is lit. Much gratitude goes to Ronald and Karen Herrmann for sponsoring the restoration. The Wolff’s are responsible for initiating the fountain’s return and making sure all elements of the historic project came together to beautify our courthouse once again. “This fountain is an elegant symbol of our law community,” said Judge Wolff. “We are so proud to showcase this sculpture as part of the city center. She brings beauty and stateliness to our building.” Along with the fountain, the courthouse north lawn will debut landscape upgrades and the front facade of the courthouse will be illuminated for the holidays. “We hope to see our law community at this event,” said Tracy. “This is really for them. It honors the work they do in these halls and signifies to the public that this is the place where fair justice is dispensed.” The Commissioners Court, District and County Judges, State Legislators and many more are expected to attend. We hope to see you at this historic event.