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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20260124T063923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T064123Z
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SUMMARY:Deadline - Chapter Nominations due for TEX-ABOTA Awards
DESCRIPTION:DEADLINE – All final vetted nominations from the Houston Chapter for TEX-ABOTA Awards are due to TEX-ABOTA Awards Committee Chairs. \nChapter Award Categories: Trial Lawyer of the Year\, Jurist of the Year\,  and the Champion of Civil Justice Awards \n 
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/deadline-chapter-nominations-due-for-tex-abota-awards/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20260124T065113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T065113Z
UID:10000018-1775088000-1775174399@houstonabota.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee VETTING Results due
DESCRIPTION:Assigned Membership Committee vetting results are due to both Dwaine Massey and Amy Wurdeman via email.
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/membership-committee-vetting-results-due/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T130000
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20260126T080103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T071047Z
UID:10000028-1775563200-1775566800@houstonabota.org
SUMMARY:Talk Tuesday Webinar - Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Houston Chapter is hosting the TEX-ABOTA Talk Tuesday Webinar. \n“Civility in the Courtroom – Views from the Bench” \n(1 hr. CLE – .25 Ethics – Texas – Approved) \nFeaturing:  Judge Alfred H. Bennett\, Judge Nicole V. Perdue\, and Judge Beau A. Miller \nModerators: Mark Lapidus and Dennis Barrow \nPlease pre-register for the ZOOM Link Click here for Link to Register
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/talk-tuesday-webinar-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20260124T070442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T072435Z
UID:10000020-1776362400-1776369600@houstonabota.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting (Review Vetting & Finalize Nominees for Ballot)
DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee Meeting – Grotto (Westheimer location) \n\nVetting Review and Finalize Nominees for Ballot;\nNeed video submissions of final candidates prior to General Voting meeting.\nGive Notice of General Membership Meeting for VOTING set for May 7 at The Briar Club\n\nPlease see link for Meeting Invite and RSVP – Link to Invite & RSVP \nYou must RSVP to attend. 
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-review-vetting-finalize-nominees-for-ballot/
LOCATION:Grotto\, 4715 Westheimer\, Houston\, TX\, 77027\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston ABOTA":MAILTO:houstonabota@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20260124T071424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T062409Z
UID:10000021-1776384000-1776470399@houstonabota.org
SUMMARY:Notice of General Membership Meeting - VOTING
DESCRIPTION:The Houston Chapter General Membership Meeting – VOTING will be held on May 7\, 2026 at the Briar Club at 6:00 pm \nSee attached link to REGISTER to attend: \n_Link to REGISTER__ \nYou must PRE- REGISTER to attend and VOTE. All members that are not pre-registered will NOT be able to VOTE.
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/notice-of-general-membership-meeting-voting/
LOCATION:TX
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20260124T071945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T062635Z
UID:10000022-1778176800-1778184000@houstonabota.org
SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting - VOTING
DESCRIPTION:You must be PRE-REGISTERED to attend and vote. Notice of this General Meeting was sent out to all members on April 17\, 2026.
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/general-membership-meeting-voting-2/
LOCATION:The Briar Club\, 2603 Timmons Ln\, Houston\, TX\, 77027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20260124T073331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T073831Z
UID:10000023-1778198400-1778284799@houstonabota.org
SUMMARY:Notify Nominators of Final Approved Candidates
DESCRIPTION:After the General Meeting\, all nominators will be notified by email if their candidate is approved & received 75% of the votes from Houston Members in attendance. \nNEXT STEPS: \n\nThe approved candidate will need to complete the ABOTA Application (link here_________) and submit a $300 check made out to “ABOTA”\nDeadline to submit materials to Dwaine Massey & Amy Wurdeman is Friday\, May 15\, 2026\nSend the original ABOTA application and check to:\n\nAmy Wurdeman\, c/o Houston ABOT\, 13903 Rustic Hills Lane\, Cypress\, TX 77429\n\n\nAlso please send a pdf copy of the completed ABOTA application\, trial worksheets\, and a copy of the check to both Dwaine Massey and Amy Wurdeman via email by May 15\, 2026.\nDO NOT SEND TO NATIONAL ABOTA – all applications and checks will be returned.
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/notify-nominators-of-final-approved-candidates/
LOCATION:TX
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20260124T075000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T075106Z
UID:10000024-1778803200-1778889599@houstonabota.org
SUMMARY:Deadline to submit ABOTA Applications\, Trial Worksheets\, & Checks to Houston Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Deadline for final APPROVED Candidates to submit their ABOTA Applications\, Trial Worksheets and checks made out to “ABOTA” to Houston Chapter.\nMail ORIGINALS to:  Amy Wurdeman\, Executive Director – Houston ABOTA\, 13903 Rustic Hills Lane\, Cypress\, TX 77429 \nE-MAIL pdf Copies to:  Dwaine Massey & Amy Wurdeman
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/deadline-to-submit-abota-applications-trial-worksheets-checks/
LOCATION:TX
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20260124T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T075648Z
UID:10000025-1780876800-1780963199@houstonabota.org
SUMMARY:Final New Member Applications due to ABOTA by Houston Chapter
DESCRIPTION:DEADLINE – All New Member ABOTA applications\, trial worksheets and checks to be sent via Fed Ex to Colton Richerson at ABOTA by Amy Wurdeman. \n***Make sure all application forms are signed and all documents are attached (application\, trial worksheets\, check)
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/final-new-member-applications-due-to-abota-by-houston-chapter/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T220000
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20260515T190108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T190759Z
UID:10000030-1781811000-1781820000@houstonabota.org
SUMMARY:Santa Fe Kick-Off Dinner with East Texas & Houston Chapters
DESCRIPTION:Join the Houston and East Texas Chapters at The Sunset Terrace for an amazing Kick-Off Dinner after the TEX-ABOTA welcome happy hour social. Your reservation is your ticket.\nDeadline to register is June 11\, 2026. \nPlease click on the link below to register.\nClick here for Invite and Reservation Link
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/santa-fe-kick-off-dinner-with-east-texas-houston-chapters/
LOCATION:The Sunset Terrace\, 112 W. San Francisco Street\, Suite 310\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87501\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston ABOTA":MAILTO:houstonabota@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T203000
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20260515T192024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T192328Z
UID:10000031-1782928800-1782937800@houstonabota.org
SUMMARY:Wine\, Whiskey\, & War Stories Social
DESCRIPTION:Join the Houston Chapter for another fun and engaging social with your fellow ABOTA colleagues. \nFood and beverages are on us! \nParking will be free with validation from valet. \nPlease RSVP on the link below! \n(link INVITE and RSVP page) \n 
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/wine-whiskey-war-stories-social/
LOCATION:Stella’s Wine Bar at The Post Oak Hotel\, 1600 West Loop South\, Houston\, TX\, 77027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston ABOTA":MAILTO:houstonabota@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20260909T060955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T060955Z
UID:10000035-1786039200-1786046400@houstonabota.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Flora – Frida Room\, 3422 Allen Parkway\, Houston\, TX\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston ABOTA":MAILTO:houstonabota@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20260909T061255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T061255Z
UID:10000036-1788220800-1788307199@houstonabota.org
SUMMARY:Deadline to submit 2027 Chapter Officers & NBRs to National
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/deadline-to-submit-2027-chapter-officers-nbrs-to-national/
LOCATION:TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston ABOTA":MAILTO:houstonabota@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T133000
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20260909T052245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T052245Z
UID:10000032-1789815600-1789824600@houstonabota.org
SUMMARY:Juror Appreciation Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow ABOTA members\, guests\, and local judges for a unique opportunity to engage directly with jurors who have served on actual trials to gain valuable insights from their perspective. \nHear candid feedback from real jurors about their experiences\, including the challenges they encountered throughout the trial process. Learn how trials are perceived from the juror’s point of view and discuss ways we can enhance the jury experience and\, ultimately\, trial outcomes. \nThis brunch will also provide an opportunity to recognize and thank those who have served on juries and helped preserve our Seventh Amendment right to trial by jury. \n**Members may bring 1 newer lawyer from their firm as a guest. \n*You must REGISTER to attend before September 10\, 2026 \nSPACE IS LIMITED so register TODAY!
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/juror-appreciation-brunch/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 1611 Lamar St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston ABOTA":MAILTO:houstonabota@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20260909T062825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T062840Z
UID:10000037-1791482400-1791489600@houstonabota.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting & New Member Orientation to follow
DESCRIPTION:  \n6:oo p.m. – Executive Committee Meeting \n7:00 p.m. – New Member Orientation and Meet & Greet with 2026 & 2027 Executive Committee (following the EC Meeting)
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-new-member-orientation-to-follow/
LOCATION:Willie G’s Seafood\, 1640 West Loop S\, Houston\, TX\, 77027\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston ABOTA":MAILTO:houstonabota@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T163000
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20260909T064153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T064205Z
UID:10000038-1791991800-1791995400@houstonabota.org
SUMMARY:Civility Matters Program - South Texas College of Law
DESCRIPTION:Houston ABOTA is hosting our 2026 Civility Matters Program at South Texas College of Law. This program helps promote professional ethics and civility to local law students in a panel discussion format. We will have one local judge and two ABOTA attorneys (Plaintiff & Defense) preferably that attended STCL on the panel. \nA reception will follow in the foyer for the students and ABOTA members that attend. \nFormal invite link to be added soon.
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/civility-matters-program-south-texas-college-of-law/
LOCATION:South Texas College of Law – Auditorium\, 1303 San Jacinto St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston ABOTA":MAILTO:houstonabota@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T193000
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20261015T201352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T201758Z
UID:10000039-1793295000-1793302200@houstonabota.org
SUMMARY:Beaumont Bench Banter
DESCRIPTION:Come mix and mingle with Jefferson and Orange County judges along with fellow ABOTA members at Hearsay Beaumont. Lite bites and beverages will be provided. \n 
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/beaumont-bench-banter/
LOCATION:Hearsay – Beaumont\, 461 Bowie Street\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston ABOTA":MAILTO:houstonabota@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20261015T205029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T205029Z
UID:10000041-1794322800-1794330000@houstonabota.org
SUMMARY:Civility Matters Program - U of H Law School
DESCRIPTION:Houston ABOTA is hosting an additional 2026 Civility Matters Program at The University of Houston Law School. This program helps promote professional ethics and civility to local law students in a panel discussion format. We will have one local judge and two ABOTA attorneys (Plaintiff & Defense) preferably that attended The University of Houston on the panel. \nA reception will follow for the students and ABOTA members that attend. \nMORE INFO WILL BE POSTED SOON  \n 
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/civility-matters-program-u-of-h-law-school/
LOCATION:The Univeristy of Houston Law School\, TX\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston ABOTA":MAILTO:houstonabota@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T223000
DTSTAMP:20261111T130937
CREATED:20261015T204217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T072908Z
UID:10000040-1794508200-1794522600@houstonabota.org
SUMMARY:Annual Awards Dinner & New Member Induction
DESCRIPTION:Join Houston ABOTA for our Annual Awards Dinner and New Member Induction Ceremony! We are adding a little Texas Flair this year with a BOOTS\, BOLOS\, & BLING theme. \nBusiness & Western Chic Attire (Elegant evening attire with a Texas Twist – boots\, statement buckles\, boots\, and bling) \nCocktails – 6:30 p.m. \nDinner – 7:00 p.m.
URL:https://houstonabota.org/event/annual-awards-dinner-new-member-induction/
LOCATION:The Briar Club\, 2603 Timmons Ln\, Houston\, TX\, 77027\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston ABOTA":MAILTO:houstonabota@gmail.com
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