Christina Melton Crain President Dallas Bar Association 2009

 
Law & Government Explorers
DBA members teach Boy Scouts about the law and government. To participate and join the DBA Community Involvement Committee, contact Teddi Rivas at (214) 220-7447.

Law Week in DISD Classrooms
DBA members speak to Dallas ISD middle school students each April/May during Law Week. Volunteers are asked to commit to one class and simple teaching materials are provided. To volunteer, contact Amy Smith at asmith@dallasbar.org or (214) 220-7484.

Law in the Schools
Each fall, DBA members volunteer to address middle or high school classrooms within Dallas ISD. Basic teaching materials are provided and the time commitment is approximately 3 hours. This is an easy way to make an impact with young students. To volunteer, contact Amy Smith at asmith@dallasbar.org or (214) 220-7484.

High School Mock Trial
DBA members serve as coaches and judges for the Texas High School Mock Trial Program. To volunteer, contact Amy Smith at asmith@dallasbar.org or (214) 220-7484. For more information, visit http://www.dallasbar.org/thsmtc/.

Mi Escuelita Reading Program
DBA members participate in a program for pre-school at-risk children to teach English and pre-reading skills. Join the DBA Community Involvement Committee, by contacting Teddi Rivas at (214) 220-7447.

Trinity River Mission Program
DBA members participate in a reading and mentoring program for non-English speaking children, who need assistance with homework and computers. Join the DBA Community Involvement Committee, by contacting Teddi Rivas at (214) 220-7447.

Senior Lawyers Mentoring Program
DBA members can volunteer to mentor young lawyers or lawyers in transition; or members can be matched with a seasoned lawyer through this informal program. For more information, contact Kathryn Tarangioli at KTarangioli@dallasbar.org or (214) 220-7450.