San Antonio Bar Association

Yesterday's Chili Cook-Off and Family Fun Day was an incredible success! Participants and attendees enjoyed a day filled with good food, activities and friendly competition. It was the perfect day to savor the different and unique chili recipes and spend time with family and friends. The competition was fierce, but our impartial judges and crowd crowned the following winners: 🔹 1st Place: Steptoe & Johnson, Devil's Kiss Chili. Chef - Marty Truss 🔹2nd Place: BRCK Criminal Defense Attorneys, Felonious Assault. Chef - Stephen Barrera 🔹3rd Place & People's Choice Award: Bexar County District Attorney's Office, DA Saucy Odyssey. Chef - Joshua Sandoval 🔹Best Booth: Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P., HHZ Chili Masters A special thank you goes out to our generous sponsors, and the Barrera family for hosting us at their beautiful Barrera Family Arci Bar 7 Ranch. We can't wait to see everyone again next year!

Congratulations to our newly sworn-in attorneys! Today marks the beginning of an exciting journey in the legal profession, and we are thrilled to welcome this group into our legal community. A special thank you to County Judge Peter Sakai and District Court Judge Angélica Jiménez for officiating this memorable ceremony. Photos from the event can be viewed here https://ow.ly/Qs2B50TK5wy

Congratulations to the newest members of our legal community on passing the bar exam! Your hard work and dedication have paid off. Wishing you a successful and impactful journey in the legal field. Register here for our upcoming New Lawyer Swearing-In Ceremony & Reception https://ow.ly/6TKj50TG1OB

Happy Birthday to our President, Patty Vargas! We celebrate you today and the incredible leadership you bring to our community. Your dedication, passion and tireless efforts make a positive impact on all of us. We wish you another year of continued success and joy!

Keep up with the latest Western District of Texas court summaries. Read San Antonio Lawyer's Federal Court Update by Soledad Valenciano, Melanie Fry, and Jeffrie Lewis in the Sept/Oct issue here. #SALawyer

In San Antonio Lawyer's latest Fourth Court Update, Justice Irene Rios explores the No-Contact Rule, Rule 4.02 which prohibits a pro se lawyer from contacting an opposing party without the consent of that party’s counsel. #SALawyer

Our 10th Annual SABA & SAYLA Chili Cook-Off is just around the corner, and it's time to see who can dethrone our reigning champions! Whether you're ready to compete or just want to enjoy a day of delicious chili with the family, we can't wait to see you there!

The IRS is expecting a huge number of gifts will be made before the 2026 drop in the estate tax exception. Looking for practical advice on the subject? Be sure to read the latest San Antonio Lawyer article by C. P. Schumann, CPA, CVA, MAFF: Why Your Gift Tax Return Requires Adequate Disclosure. #SALawyer Read online here: https://ow.ly/eS7w50TgQKs

What a night at the San Antonio Bar Foundation's 2024 Gala, Memphis Blues! We celebrated 40 years of charitable giving, honored our Lifetime Achievement recipient, the Honorable Charlie Gonzalez, and recognized the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association honorees! Stay tuned later this week for a full recap!

As we prepare for the 2024 SABF Gala, we want to express our deep appreciation to our Patron Sponsors Sara E. Dysart, PC, Muriel F. Siebert Foundation and The Vargas Family for their generous sponsorship. Your support makes it possible for us to recognize excellence and celebrate achievements in our legal and civic communities. Thank you for your commitment! Click here to learn more about our honorees: https://lnkd.in/gmyBwGvF #SABFGala#SAYLA#Gratitude #CommunityImpact#SABarFoundationGala #CommunityImpact #FundraisingGala #SupportLocalCauses #NonprofitFundraiser #PhilanthropyEvent #SocialImpact #CommunityEngagement