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The Jim Bowmer Professionalism Award

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Home Awards The Jim Bowmer Professionalism Award

Awarded annually since 1992 to an outstanding College member based on achievement or contribution to professionalism. A plaque is given to the recipient and a cash award of $1,000 is given to the Texas Access to Justice Foundation, or the law school of their choice, in the name of the award recipient. The award is named in honor of Jim D. Bowmer, of Temple, Texas, the originator of the idea of the State Bar College and a co-founder of the College.

2022 Recipient – Jennifer A. Hasley

Jennifer A. Hasley practices law and is the managing partner at Hasley Scarano, L.L.P. where she maintains a statewide trial and appellate practice focused on attorney disciplinary issues, attorney licensure, and professional liability claims involving negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, fraud and other deceptive practices.  Jennifer is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a Thomson Reuters Texas Super Lawyers for the Professional Liability Attorney category.

Much of Jennifer’s time is spent helping attorneys avoid litigation by providing trusted guidance on legal ethics and vigorously defending against unfounded grievances that seem to overwhelm the State Bar of Texas disciplinary system.  Jennifer is also passionate about helping law students and young lawyers develop their skills and confidence through direct mentorship.  When needed, she represents law students and recent graduates navigate through the character and fitness review process before the Texas Board of Law Examiners.

Prior to forming the law firm of Hasley Scarano, she spent more than eight years as an Assistant Disciplinary Counsel for the State Bar of Texas.  She graduated from University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 1993 and practiced for a short time in Pennsylvania before landing in Texas.  She received her Master of Laws in Health Law & Policy from the University of Houston Law Center in 1995.

Jennifer is the 2021-22 President of the Houston Bar Association.  Her year of service reflected her intense work ethic and profound respect for the law by focusing on professionalism, creating a Military & Veterans Committee and enhancing pro bono legal services for veterans through the established Veterans Legal Initiative, and celebrating the accomplishments of HBA members.  Jennifer has co-chaired two of the most well-attended and successful HBA/HBF Harvest Celebrations which collectively raised over $1.8 million dollars to support the pro bono legal services provided by Houston Volunteer Lawyers.  She has spent more than 25 years volunteering through HBA community projects, events and partnerships. She has served as Chair of the Houston Volunteer Lawyers, as well as president of the Houston Lawyer Referral Service and Dispute Resolution Center.  Jennifer also serves on the Executive Committee of the Garland R. Walker Inn of Court which promotes professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence in the legal profession.  Jennifer is a recognized and frequent speaker on legal ethics.


CERTIFICATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND HONORS:

  • Texas Board of Legal Specialization – Board Certified, Civil Trial Law (since 2007)
  • Thomson Reuters, Texas Super Lawyers – Professional Liability (2021, 2022)
  • Thomson Reuters, Texas Super Lawyers – Top Women Attorneys (2021, 2022)
  • H Texas Magazine, Recognized as one of Houston’s Top Lawyers in Legal Malpractice (2010-20)
  • HBA President’s Award, Co-chair Civil Bench Bar Committee (2020-21)
  • HBA President’s Award, Co-chair Minority Opportunities in the Legal Profession Committee (2009-10)
  • HBA President’s Award, Co-chair CLE Committee (2006-07)
  • Texas Lawyer – Selected as one of Top 50 Texas In-House Lawyers and nicknamed the “Public’s Champion” (11/05)


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

  • State Bar of Texas (member since 1995)
  • Women & the Law Section (since 2021)
  • General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Section (since 2007)
  • Continuing Legal Education Committee (2004-07)
  • Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee (2000-01)
  • Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow (member since 2003, Life Fellow since 2012)
  • Houston Nominating Committee (2012-15)
  • Texas Bar College, Fellow (member since 2004, Fellow since 2013)
  • Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists (2021-present)
  • American Inns of Court – Garland R. Walker Inn (member since 2001), Executive Committee (since 2004),
  • Houston Bar Association (member since 1995)
  • Board of Directors – President (2021-22), President-elect (2020-2021), Treasurer (2019-20), First Vice President (2018-19), Second Vice President (2017-18), Director (2009-17)
  • Litigation Section (since 2007), Vice Chair (2017-18)
  • Appellate Section (since 2022)
  • Law Practice Management Section (since 2007), Chair (2008-10), CLE Chair (2008-11)
  • Harris County Bench Bar Pro Bono Awards Committee (2009-10, 2021-22)
  • Civil Bench Bar Conference Co-chair (2020-21)
  • HBA/HBF Harvest Celebration Co-chair (2019-20, 2021-22)
  • Audit, Finance & Harvest Celebration Committee, Chair (2019-20)
  • Membership Committee, Co-chair (2015-16, 2019-20)
  • Generational Change Task Force, Chair (2018-19)
  • Fee Dispute Committee (2000-05, 2007-09, 2015-2021), Chair (2007-09)
  • Historical Committee, Co-chair (2017-18)
  • Professionalism Committee (2007-09), Co-chair (2016-17)
  • Gender Fairness Committee, Co-chair (2013-14)
  • Lawyers Against Waste Committee, Co-chair (2011-12)
  • Campaign for the Homeless Committee, Co-chair (2010-11)
  • Minority Opportunities in the Legal Profession Committee, Co-chair (2009-10)
  • John J. Eikenburg Law Week Fun Run Committee (2010-11)
  • Administration of Justice Committee (2009-10)
  • Speakers Bureau Committee (2000-01 and 2009-10)
  • CLE Committee (2001-07) – Co-chair (2006-07), Institutes (2005-06), Seminars (2004-05)
  • IDEA – Interprofessional Drug Education Alliance (2002-04), Chair (2002-03-10th Anniversary)
  • Speakers Bureau Committee (2000-01)
  • Houston Bar Foundation, Life Fellow (since 2005); Ex-Officio Board Member (2021-22)
  • Houston Volunteer Lawyers Board of Directors (2018-22) – Ex-Officio (2021-22)
  • Chair (2019-20), Treasurer (2018-19)
  • Pro Bono Equal Access Champion Program (since 2015)
  • Houston Lawyer Referral Service, Board of Directors (2010-14, 2020-21) – Ex-Officio (2021-22), Immediate Past President (2013-14), President (2012-13), Budget and Finance Committee (2010-11)
  • Dispute Resolution Center’s Board of Directors (2012-2016, 2020-21) – Ex-Officio Board Member (2021-22), Immediate Past President (2015-16), President (2014-15), President-elect & Treasurer (2013-14); and Volunteer Mediator (Community and Litigation Disputes) (2000-07)
  • National Organization of Bar Counsel (1998-2006)
  • Baylor College of Medicine-University of Houston Law Center, M.D./J.D. Advisory Committee (2004-08)
  • San Jacinto College Legal Assistant Advisory Committee (2001-2019), Co-chair (2003-2019)

Past Recipients

2021

Kim Askew, Dallas

2020

Hon. Ernest Aliseda, McAllen

2019

Chad Baruch, Dallas

2018

Mickey R. Davis, Houston

2017

Coyt Randal (Randy) Johnston, Dallas

2016

Richard L. Spencer, Houston

2015

Hon. Patricia Alvarez, San Antonio

2014

John G. Browning, Dallas

2013

Robert Pelton, Houston

2012

James Cooper, Houston

2011

Paul N. Gold, Houston

2010

Al Ellis, Dallas

2009

Charles M. Wilson, III, Dallas

2008

Hon. David E. Keltner, Fort Worth

2007

Edward Lindsay, Houston

2006

Mark W. Laney, Plainview

2005

Dana D. Jacobson, San Antonio

2004

Robert L. Meyers, Dallas

2003

Robert H. Dawson, Midland

2002

Claude E. Ducloux, Austin

2001

Andrew S. Hanen, Houston

2000

James H. (Blackie) Holmes III, Dallas

1999

James E. Brill, Dallas

1998

Broadus A. Spivey, Austin

1997

Thomas H. Watkins, Austin

1996

Eugene P. McGreal, Plano

1995

Rosa J. Pace, Borger

1994

Steven C. Laird, Dallas

1993

Bernard O. Dow

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