Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 24, Asia Society Texas, in partnership with the Asian American Bar Association in Houston, will present a film by award-winning filmmaker, Jon Oaski. This documentary, entitled Not Your Model Minority, explores the historic and cultural roots of the model minority myth imposed on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in academic, professional, and political contexts.
Read moreCelebrating Arab Americans in the Law
In recognition of Arab American Heritage Month and the diverse national and cultural identity groups that comprise the Arab American community, today’s blog post will focus on Arab Americans in the law. National Arab American Heritage Month celebrates a community of rich cultures and histories – linked together by unifying traditions, yet distinct in many remarkable ways — not only for achievements in the legal profession, but for contributions to all aspects of American society, in Houston, in Texas, and in the nation.
Read moreFree Virtual Program (4/11/22): Legal Research for the Non-Law Librarian
In conjunction with the 2022 SWALL/HALL Annual Meeting, all are invited to attend a free virtual program, “Legal Research for the Non-Law Librarian,” Monday, April 11, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Members of the local library community, as well as other information professionals who need a basic understanding of legal research and reference, are welcome. Register for free here, by choosing the last option on the page.
Read more2022 Houston Bar Association Book Drive - March 28 to April 8
The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library is pleased to be a collection location for Houston Bar Association Book Drive donations during our open hours, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Read moreFree Virtual CLE - 80 Years Later: The Legacy of Japanese American Incarceration and Korematsu v. The United States
Join us Thursday, February 17, 2022, for a virtual CLE called “Free Virtual CLE - 80 Years Later: The Legacy of Japanese American Incarceration and Korematsu v. The United States.” This program begins with a screening of “Alternative Facts: The Lies of Executive Order 9066,” a one-hour documentary about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. This documentary also depicts the process undertaken to overturn Fred Korematsu’s conviction for violating an internment order in Korematsu v. The United States. After the screening, panelists will discuss the making of the film, the history of Korematsu v. The United States, the role of state judiciaries in protecting individual rights, and the importance of civic engagement. CLE Credit (Texas): 2.0 hours of MCLE; 1.0 hour of Ethics
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