S.C. Johnson Law, PLLC

09/02/2026

Dear JLTLA Family,

As we approach the 2026 midterm elections, the JLTLA Public Policy Committee is answering the National Bar Association’s call to action through its nonpartisan Election Protection Initiative, focused on three pillars: Educate. Convene. Mobilize.

As part of this effort, we are hosting a Voter Deputy Training on September 2 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This training will give participants the opportunity to become certified to register eligible voters in Dallas County and help us expand voter registration efforts throughout our community.

For generations, Black lawyers have played an important role in protecting voting rights and ensuring our communities have access to the ballot. As we head into another important election, we have an opportunity to continue that work right here in Dallas.
This training is only the beginning. Over the next few months, the Public Policy Committee will be partnering with other community organizations on additional voter education and election protection efforts, and we hope our JLTLA family will continue to join us.

If you have been looking for a way to get involved this election season, this is a great place to start.

Voter Deputy Training
September 2 | 6:00–8:00 PM
2413 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75215

You can register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or clicking the registration link below. We look forward to seeing you there and working alongside you throughout this election season.

In Solidarity,
JLTLA Public Policy Committee

07/18/2026

First ever Statewide Criminal Record Clearing Day with legal aid organizations across Texas. Scan the QR code or follow the link for a clinic location near you.

06/30/2026

Unfortunately things like this happen all the time. Estate planning is not just for older people. You cannot simply explain to a judge that a parent was absent or that you don't know an heir. Estate planning is essential for anyone, at any age, who amasses valuable assets.

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05/13/2026

This is a very necessary conversation for a very uncertain time. In the blink of an eye the SCOTUS dismantled the Voting Rights Act — legislation that for decades served as one of the nation’s strongest protections against voter suppression and discrimination at the ballot box. At a time when access to voting continues to shape the future of our communities, this decision has left many people asking: where do we go from here?

Join the L. Clifford Davis Legal Association and the Maryellen Hicks Black Women Lawyers Association on Tuesday, May 19 at noon for an important discussion examining the impact of the Callais decision, the history and legacy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and where we go from here.

Our panelists will bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and perspective while also providing tools and strategies to help move us forward during this critical moment in our nation’s history.

This is more than a conversation about the past — it is a conversation about the present and the future of voting rights, civic engagement, and protecting democracy.
All are invited to attend.

Click the link in the comments to register or download the QRcode.

*1 hour CLE approved

05/11/2026

🚨Free Resources🚨 If you are representing yourself, or know someone who needs assistance in one of the categories listed below, share this flyer.😊

05/07/2026

🚨 Texas Attorney Held In Contempt After Allegedly Repeatedly Using Racial Slur In Court 🚨

A sanctions hearing was scheduled Wednesday morning in Brazoria County after attorney Michael Phillips was reportedly held in contempt during a family court proceeding.

According to a press release, Phillips allegedly repeatedly used the N word in open court during a contentious family law trial involving attorney Brenda Derouen, a Black female attorney representing the petitioner in the case.

The release states the incident happened during cross examination after discussions involving evidence, character, and prior conduct connected to the case. Derouen reportedly asked the court for permission to briefly step out after feeling overwhelmed and disrespected.

The court later held Phillips in contempt, with a sanctions hearing set for May 6 in Brazoria County’s 300th District Court.

The press release describes the incident as “racialized courtroom conduct” and is calling for accountability within the legal system.

Source: The Public Opinion Court

05/05/2026

Year 15. WOW. What have I learned? I'm no longer timid about my gift anymore. Went through A LOT to get here. I know what I know and for so long it was scary to realize truly how my brain works and how I overcome. I'm grateful for this place I am currently in. Looking forward to the next 15 years. Hopefully I will be able to announce retirement. Happy Anniversary to ALL my fellow legal peeps. Baby it's ONLY UP from here.