State Bar of Texas

10/20/2026

“Legal marketing used to mean a website, a few referral lunches, and maybe a Facebook ad. That world is gone. Artificial intelligence has changed how clients search for lawyers, how they decide who to trust, and how fast they expect a response once they find you.”

In the October issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Ruby L. Powers shares tips on how law firms can use AI as a tool to help them build trust with clients and stand out from the competition.

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10/19/2026

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10/16/2026

⚖️ Here’s the ethics question of the month!

Attorneys Betty and Hank are starting a new personal injury firm. Each previously worked elsewhere as an associate, and they are excited about managing their new firm. In preparing for the firm’s opening, Betty and Hank discuss whether they have a duty to notify clients of the State Bar of Texas’ grievance process. Betty recalls some sort of notice being provided at her previous firm—and both agree they should make sure they are compliant.

Under state law, how are they required to notify clients of the State Bar grievance process?

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10/15/2026

ICYMI: The State Bar of Texas is accepting nominations for an at-large director position on the Board of Directors. Nominations are due December 1, 2026.

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Catch up on highlights from the 2026 Local Bar Leaders Conference in the October issue of the Texas Bar Journal. Discover what Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Jesse F. McClure III discussed during his keynote presentation and learn about trends shaping the bar, access to justice issues in Texas, how to handle a crisis with help from the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program, and more.

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10/14/2026

Curious about how artificial intelligence can support your practice?

Join the Law Practice Management Program of the State Bar of Texas for “Ask a Human: A Q&A Session Exploring AI.” This live question and answer online event provides attorneys and legal staff the opportunity to ask practical questions about AI and its use in the legal profession.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to enhance your use of AI, this interactive session will offer guidance, resources, and perspectives on using it effectively and responsibly. Topics may include:

🤖Navigating emerging trends in law practice
🤖Managing risks and ethical concerns
🤖Exploring how AI can enhance your efficiency
🤖Integrating tools responsibly while protecting your clients and your firm.

Date: November 18, 2026
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 pm (CST)
Location: Zoom

Register and submit your questions today! https://hubs.la/Q04B2LqK0

*This Q&A is not eligible for CLE credit

10/13/2026

“Among the most consequential errors a transactional attorney can commit is the premature abandonment of a prospective transaction due to the perception of unmitigable risk.”

In the October issue of the Texas Bar Journal, David Taubenfeld and Natalie Dubose, partners in the Insurance Recovery Group and the Mergers and Acquisitions groups at Haynes and Boone, examine insurance and alternative risk transfer mechanisms in transactional practice.

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10/13/2026

“The hardest cybersecurity conversation in your firm is not the one with the IT vendor. It is the one with the client whose habits put the engagement at risk without either of you knowing it.”

In the Legal Tech column in the October issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Majo Castro discusses cybersecurity duties inside a law firm when a client is putting sensitive information at risk.

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10/12/2026

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