Last week, we recognized Hispanic Heritage Month. This week, before September concludes, we are celebrating National Deaf Awareness Month. Both are annual observances of the history, culture, and contributions of the communities they honor. An additional focus of this post is the importance of effective communication when interacting with the justice system. It includes resources for law enforcement and the court system to use in providing more accessible channels of communication for everyone.
Read moreNational Voter Registration Day 2021
It’s National Voter Registration Day! Now is the time to prepare for the year’s upcoming elections. Register in September, vote in November!
Read moreFree CLE for Texas Lawyers on 9/30/21: Free Legal Tech for Everyone
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. for “Free Legal Tech for Everyone,” a free Legal Tech Institute webinar from the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library. This program is accredited by the State Bar of Texas for 1.0 hour of CLE. This program will be recorded, and accreditation is valid though April 2022.
Read moreTrans Legal Aid Clinic Houston -- FREE Virtual Clinics September 16 & 18
Do you need to update your ID and other documents? The Trans Legal Aid Clinic - Houston can help! Volunteer attorneys will assist you in navigating the process to correct your name and/or gender marker on your identifying documents (driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, etc.). Clinics will be held on September 16, 2021, at 6:00 pm and September 18, 2021, at 11:00 am. To register for these free virtual clinics, please visit https://cutt.ly/Lv8XzpH
Read moreA Sign of Our History - Honoring the Legacy of Robert W. Hainsworth
Beginning this week, visitors to the Law Library will pass beneath a reminder of Harris County’s civil rights history and a leader who pressed for equal access to the law for all.
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