The 2009 Annual Judicial Education Conference, held this year at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, was an overwhelming success. Over 550 judges attended the conference that covered such diverse topics as: Immigration, Updates, Domestic Violence, Ethics and more.

Retired Chief Justice John Hill and Justice James Campbell

Judge Steve Smith, 2009-10 Judicial Section Chair-Elect, and Judge David Garcia, 2009-10 TCJ and Judicial Section Chair.

Judge Lora Livingston was honored for her       services on the TCJ Board of Directors.

Judge Craig Estlinbaum, Judge P.K. Rider, Judge Marc Holder

Chief Justice Jim Worthen, Justice Dori Garza

Judge Carter Schildknecht and Justice Mackey Hancock

Presiding Judge B.B. Schraub, Associate Director Tana Petrich, Presiding Judge Dean Rucker, Presiding Judge Kelly G. Moore.

Thanks to Texas Court Reporters!

We would be incredibly remiss if we didn't mention the outstanding volunteers from TCRA! These ladies took on the big task of putting together and staffing the Silent Auction this year at the Annual Conference. Because of their efficiency and enthusiasm, the Silent Auction was packed with great goodies to bid on, and TCJ raised more than $10,000, one of the most successful auctions ever. Thank you to the following fantastic volunteers:

2009 Silent Auction Volunteers

Pam Esquivel, TCRA President – 107th District Court
Jo Anne Leger, VP of Finance – 253rd District Court
Karen Freeman, Co-Chair – County Court At Law No. 1
Marigay Black – County Court At Law No. 2
Holly Gilbert – 221st District Court
Lisa Morton – 396th District Court
Melanie Oldham – 392nd District Court
Lisa Williams – 367th District Court
Robin Cooksey – 410th District Court
Melinda Garriga – County Court at Law No. 2

And the winner is....

Judge Mike Herrera was the lucky winner of the 2009 Annual Judicial Education Conference raffle that raised over $10,000 for TCJ. Raffled off this year was a pair of his and hers Rolex watches. Congratulations, Judge Herrera!

Executive Director Mari Kay Bickett and Judge Ralph Strother

Judge Jeffrey Walker, Judge Steve Smith, Judge Olen Underwood

Retired Chief Justice John Boyd, Retired Justice Don Reavis, Justice Terrie Livingston, Justice Sue Walker, Retired Chief Justice Marilyn Aboussie

Justice Carolyn Wright, Judge Erleigh Wiley, Judge Louis Sturns, Justice Mary Murphy

Judge David Evans, and Smart Start vendor Debra Coffey.