First Friday CLEs
Stay current and connected with First Friday CLE, a monthly, members-only continuing legal education program offered exclusively to attorneys belonging to the section. Each session features one hour of free CLE, presented virtually for your convenience.
Upcoming First Friday CLE dates and topics:
- September 25, 2026: Understanding and Addressing Legal Needs in Legal Deserts
- October, 2026: Building and Sustaining Pro Bono Engagement
- November, 2026: Veteran Discharge Upgrades
- December, 2026: Probate 101
- January, 2027: Precedent and Authority in Texas Courts
Specific presentation dates, times, and registration information are announced via Section eblasts to members in advance of each CLE and posted in the Members section of the website. We hope you’ll join us each month for timely, relevant CLE programming.
2026 Poverty Law Section Meeting
Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Section Meeting! It was wonderful to see so many colleagues, reconnect with friends, and celebrate the work we do together to advance access to justice.
Congratulations to Gloretta “Glo” Thornton, this year’s Impact Award recipient, and Larry Spain, recipient of the Noble Award! We’re grateful for all you do and for the difference you make in the lives of those we serve.
