Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Donation
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Houston Lawyers Foundation
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to sponsor the Houston Lawyers Association 71st Annual Scholarships and Awards Gala on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the amount not to exceed $2,500.00, and made payable to Houston Lawyers Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization.
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Background and Discussion:
The Houston Lawyers Association Annual Gala is the organization's largest fundraising event of the year, providing crucial support for the HLA Scholarship Program and service initiatives. Sponsorships help to empower the next generation of legal professionals by sustaining community programs, including pro bono clinics and advocacy efforts across the Greater Houston Area.
For decades, HLA has dedicated its work to addressing injustice, improving legal services, and championing the needs of the Black community in Houston and across Texas. Through mentoring, professionalism, coalition-building, and advocacy, HLA continues its mission to elevate the legal profession and positively impact society.
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
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