“I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution”
Thomas Jefferson (1789)

This image is one of several of The Watergate Trial Sketches created by the late nationally renowned artist John D. Hart during the trial of President Nixon’s White House aides H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, and former attorney general John Mitchell. TEX-ABOTA wishes to thank The Turkewitz Law Firm for the use of the image.

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Houston 2023 Annual Dinner & Awards Honors Legends in Law

The Houston chapter held its Annual Awards Dinner & New Member induction on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Briar Club in Houston. ABOTA

TEX-ABOTA Honors the 2023 Chapter Recipients for Excellence in Civility and Ethics

Last Friday night was a very special evening at the Tower Club overlooking downtown Dallas. TEX-ABOTA honored each local chapter’s selection for the Award

East Texas – ABOTA Chapter Wins Chapter of the Year

FROM MICHAEL C. SMITH’S EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS BLOG I am ridiculously proud to recognize my East Texas chapter of the American Board of