Distinguished legal leaders step up to champion attorney professionalism

The Texas Center for Legal Ethics is pleased to announce its new board leadership and the appointment of three new trustees, effective June 1.

Pablo J. Almaguer, previously chair-elect of the Board of Trustees, will assume the chair’s role. In addition, Scott Parks has been elected by the board as chair-elect.

Each of the three new members of the Board of Trustees brings extensive experience in bar service.

• Linda Acevedo joins the board after a 33-year career with the State Bar of Texas, including a decade as chief disciplinary counsel. In addition to other roles, she previously served as liaison to the Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas and the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee.

• Dwight McDonald, director of clinical programs at Texas Tech University School of Law, has more than two decades of private practice experience and a history of bar leadership. He recently served on the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors and as president of the Lubbock Area Bar Association.

• Bobby Ramirez is a former chair of the Commission for Lawyer Discipline. He has been board certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2004. He previously served as a member of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been recognized for his outstanding professionalism.

"We are incredibly fortunate to welcome such high-caliber individuals to our board," said Mr. Almaguer. "The collective experience of our new and returning trustees, particularly their deep roots in state bar service, will be invaluable as we continue our mission to promote the highest standards of ethics and professionalism among Texas lawyers."

Steve Burke and Toni Kersey have been reappointed to the Board of Trustees, ensuring continued stability and institutional knowledge for the organization.

“The Texas Center for Legal Ethics is resolute in its commitment to ethics and professionalism," said executive director Brad Johnson. “The addition of Linda, Dwight, and Bobby, along with the steady leadership of Pablo and Scott, provides a wealth of practical experience to the Center. We are also excited about the continued service of Steve and Toni. Their collective experience and dedication to service will be instrumental as the Center continues to expand its educational outreach.”

About Texas Center for Legal Ethics

Founded in 1989 by three former Texas Supreme Court chief justices, the Texas Center for Legal Ethics promotes the values contained in the Texas Lawyer’s Creed. The Center offers extensive legal ethics and professionalism resources, including educational courses, publications, and more. For more information, visit http://www.legalethicstexas.com.

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