Douglas Greene 
President 
 

Cicely Nedd-Thomas 
President-Elect 
 

Sean Colston 
1st Vice-President 
 

Faye Watson 
2nd Vice-President 
 

Phelesa Guy 
Secretary 
 

Lateph Adeniji 
Treasurer 
 

Bobbie Edmonds 
Parliamentarian 
 

Board of Directors 

Marla Lee 
Jackie Robinson 
Sonyia Byrd 
Hon. Wayne Salvant Gwinda Burns 
 

Past Presidents 

Marla Lee  
1997-98 
Brian Newby 1996-97 
Bobbie Edmonds 1995-96 
Stan Hatcher 1994-95 
Terry Boone  
1993-94 
Cheryl Williams 1992-93 
Winfred Colbert 1990-92 
Nelda Harris 1989-90 
Glenn Lewis 1988-89

* As we begin a new year we will hopefully have several projects in which everyone can participate; particularly since I know how much more work everyone is clamoring to undertake. 
 

* To start with we are planning a reception for Judge Sam Lindsey, the first ever African-American Federal Judge to be appointed in the Northern District of Texas. It's about time! The reception tentatively is scheduled to be held at the Fort Worth club, some time in October, 1998, depending on the Judge's schedule. This is a joint project sponsored by TCBBA and TCBA. Judge Lindsey was sworn in on September 11, 1998 in Chief Federal Judge Buchmeyer's chambers. Please contact Louis Sturns @817-561-9996  for further updates. Donations are needed to help underwrite this historic event. If we are going to do it, let's do it right. 
 

* Plans are also underway to hopefully institute an ongoing community program entitled "The People's Law School". This is an informative program presented by lawyers from TCBBA (possibly in conjunction with JL Turner) to give the public (non lawyers) nuts and bolts basic rights in areas of the law that non lawyers encounter. Example Torts, landlord-tenant rights, criminal law, family law etc. This event is tentatively scheduled for the Spring of 1999. Volunteers and panel participants are needed, please contact Jackie Robinson  at 817- 877-4800 or email= jrobinson@GwinnRoby.com for details. 
 

* Will we ever get 501 (c) tax exempt status?  
 
 
* Do we want to have a Christmas party this year?  We need to make reservations and plans now if we want this to come off smoothly.

* For all you people in need of CLE, please contact Theresa Austin, to help her schedule the CLE lectures. 
 

* We also look forward to the continued success of our x-mas play and the rally for education. Keep up the good work Bobbie. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Please remember that we as lawyers have an obligation to assist the next generation to stand on our shoulders and be the lawyers of the future.  
 

* I hope through our officer's hard work and your input this year, we can have another successful year. Remember if all the parts do not function the engine does not work. Thanks for all your anticipated help in the upcoming year. 

On behalf of this years officers, I look forward to working with you and for you throughout the year to make this year another productive year for TCBBA.  
 
 

ANNUAL TCBBA SCHOLARSHIP               BANQUET   
 
   Don’t forget that our our annual banquet is 
scheduled for 6:30pm, Friday, SEPTEMBER 11, 1998 at the Radisson hotel in downtown Ft.  Worth.  
Our speaker is Judge Morris Overstreet of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.  Tickets are $40 per person and $500 per table.  Contact Marla Lee or any TCBBA member for tickets 

September 22, 1998 at 6:00pm 
Tarrant County Bar Assoc. 1351 Calhoun St. 
Ft. Worth, Tx 
 

2. AGENDA 

1. Call to Order 

2. Introduction of new officers 

3. Reading and approval of 8/18/98 minutes 

4. Officer and Committee reports 

a. Treasurer's report (Lateph) 

b. Banquet committee (Manuel) 

5. Committee assignments 

6. Old Business 

7. New Business 

8. Announcements  

9. Adjourn  
 
 

MONTHLY TCBBA             LAWYER PROFILE  
  
Huey Mitchell: 
 
     Huey, is a 1960 graduate of Texas Southern Law School .  His offices are located at 600 N. Main St.  in Ft.  Worth.  Attorney Mitchell is a general practitioner, practicing under his firm name of “Huey P.  Mitchell, P.C.”  
     In 1973, Huey entered into private practice here in Ft.  Worth after working in private practice in Houston with the law firm of Williams& Lott. While in Houston, Huey  he was their first ever African-American Assistant City Attorney.  He also worked as an Assistant Regional counsel for HUD. 
    When first beginning his practice locally, Huey, formed a partnership with Attorney Norman N.  Bonner under the name Mitchell & Bonner.  Shortly thereafter Judge Mary Ellen Hicks joined his firm as an associate.  At that time, Judge L. Clifford Davis and Judge Pete Perez were the only other minorities in private practice in Ft.  Worth.  Attorney Mitchell was a charter member of TCBBA and he also helped reorganize the Ft.  Worth  Black Chamber of Commerce.  Huey, was one of the first, if not the first, African -American Judge for the city of Fort Worth Municipal Court.  
          Huey is married to Nelvia G.  Mitchell. They have two children and one grandchild. They also own a 113 person day care facility which is leased to Tarrant County as a Head Start facility. Congratulations Huey on your 30 plus years of successful law practice.  We look forward to 30 more (smile).  
 
 
 

a. To our outgoing president Marla Lee, for her emails and other hard work during this past year. Enjoy the rest Marla. Remember you're just a phone call away. 
 

b. To Bobbie Edmonds, on her recent selection to serve on the Board of Directors of the Tarrant County Bar Association.  
 

c. To Michael Heiskell, on his new position of President-elect of the Texas Criminal Defense lawyers Assoc.  

d. To Judge Mamie Bush-Johnson, Sean Colston and Ollie Jefferson on their upcoming elections for Judge and State representative (respectively) Good luck to all! Don't forget to vote on November 3rd!  
 
e.  To Judge Wayne Salvant on his 
recent TCBA lecture entitled “Alternative 
Sentencing Programs” presented on 9/8/98 at the Ft.  Worth Club.   And we thought jail and acquittals were the only options. (smile).     
 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES   
 

* For all you private practitioners in need of assistance in drafting motions, summarizing depositions, drafting interrogatories and writing briefs, please contact Andrea Martin, Pres. Texas Weslyan Law School BALSA chapter. Tel# 817-560-2639. Email address = blsatwsl@Mailexcite.com. Remember these students could use the experience and we can use the help. 
 

* U.S. Attorney's Office in Dallas/ Ft. Worth is rumored to be hiring for a special drug prosecutor position. Contact Renee Harris @817-252-5200 

* Federal Public Defender's office is currently seeking a new attorney for its Ft. worth office. Salary commensurate with experience. A working knowledge of the spanish language is desirable. For info. Contact Douglas Greene @ 817-978-2753 
 

          COMMUNITY  
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 

*  9/17/98 Portrait hanging of Judge John  
   Street @ 3:00pm  352th District Courtroom  Tarrant County Justice Center 
 

* 9/18/98 12:30-3:45pm- TCBA Brown Bag 
Seminar: “Civil Trial Part 1" Ramada Inn 
 

* 9/22/98 @12:00noon Sexual Harassment/Ft. Worth Club/ "An analysis of Farragher & Ellerth  
 

* 9/29/98 9-12 noon. CLE class "What's Hot  in Pi" & 1-4pm =   Ethics. By TCBA 
 

* 10/3/98 Annual Howard University Alumni Tennis  Tournament.  Please  contact  Jim Austin for info @   817-923-9305. 

* 10/13/98 Ft.  Worth Black Chamber      of   Commerce  Golf Tournament @ Fossil Creek.  Contact Ft. Worth Black Chamber @ 817-531-8510.

*Carlson was charged with stealing a Mercedes Benz, and after a long 
trial, the jury acquitted him. Later that day Carlson came back to the judge who had presided at the hearing. "Your honor," he said, "I wanna get out a warrant for that dirty lawyer of mine." "Why ?" asked the judge. "He won your acquittal. Why do you want to have him arrested?" "Well, your honor," replied Carlson, "I didn't have the money to pay his fee, so he went and took the car I stole." (A true story) 
 
*A newly established lawyer, wanting to impress the first client coming into his office, picked up the phone and said, "I'm sorry, but I have a tremendous case load and won't be able to look into this for at least a month." He then hung up, 
turned to the young man in his office and 
asked, "What can I do for you, sir?" "Nothing," replied the young man. "I'm just here to hook up your phone." 
 

Membership Dues  

Just a friendly reminder: Drop your $25 check in the mail for your 1998-1999 annual TCBBA dues today. Our treasurer is always available. Contact Lateph Adeniji @ 817-654-1161 
 
 

TCBBA MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY  
  

If your name and/or address is not included in our members directory, located on our Web page (see above for address) please contact Marla Lee @ 348-7525 or email her at LeeM@commcredit.com. Please include your correct name, address, telephone number, email address, law school, date of graduation and areas of concentration. ASAP!  
 

People on the Move 
 

*Cicely Nedd-Thomas has relocated her offices to 1335 N. Beltline Rd. Suite #15 B, Irving, Tx. 972-252-2679  
 

* Sonyia Byrd's law office is located at 1407 Texas Street, Suite #103 @ the corners of Summit and Texas Streets in Ft. worth. She has office space available for another lawyer at this prime downtown location, in her office suite. To contact Sonyia call 817-882-8900. 
 

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* Why are there no African-American Supervisors at the Tarrant County DA's office? 
 

*  Are there any African-American or any minority Federal law clerks in the Northern District of Texas? 
 

* Are there any minority law firms who do any contract work for the city of Ft. Worth? 
 
 

LOCAL  INTERNET PROVIDERS  

For those of you interested in getting on the internet, below is a helpful list of some of the local internet access providers along with their telephone numbers to assist you. 

* Flashnet communications - 817-332-8883. 
   Charge is $6.95 per month 

* SWBell - 888-792-4638.  Charge is $20 per   month  

* Cyberramp - 800-835-3888.  Charge is $9.95     per month 

* America on Line (AOL) 800-827-6364.  
  
* Prodigy - 800-213-0992.  

* JUNO - this is an email only service.  
  
*  Internet America - 1-800-Be-A-Geek