UPCOMING EVENTS
EMPOWERED VOICES: Supporting Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
Join SABA Houston and the the Houston Trial Lawyers' Association for a special panel discussion about gender-based and domestic violence awareness and key resources for survivors in the South Asian community. Featuring Swati Narayan of Daya Houston, Kusum Warsi of the Harris County District Attorneys' Office, and Nisha Pahuja, director of To Kill a Tiger. The panel will be moderated by former US Attorney and current Bracewell partner Alamdar Hamdani. The discussion will be followed by a screening of the Academy-Award nominated film To Kill a Tiger. To Kill a Tiger is a Hindi-language documentary about an Indian family who campaign for justice after their teenage daughter is raped. Venue, dinner, and drinks generously provided by AZA.
📅 Date: Friday March 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
📍 Venue: AZA, 1221 McKinney St, Ste 24, Houston, TX
🎟️ Tickets: Registration is free.
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Join SABA Houston and the the Houston Trial Lawyers' Association for a special panel discussion about gender-based and domestic violence awareness and key resources for survivors in the South Asian community. Featuring Swati Narayan of Daya Houston, Kusum Warsi of the Harris County District Attorneys' Office, and Nisha Pahuja, director of To Kill a Tiger. The panel will be moderated by former US Attorney and current Bracewell partner Alamdar Hamdani. The discussion will be followed by a screening of the Academy-Award nominated film To Kill a Tiger. To Kill a Tiger is a Hindi-language documentary about an Indian family who campaign for justice after their teenage daughter is raped. Venue, dinner, and drinks generously provided by AZA.
📅 Date: Friday March 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
📍 Venue: AZA, 1221 McKinney St, Ste 24, Houston, TX
🎟️ Tickets: Registration is free.
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TITANS OF THE SOUTH ASIAN BAR: Dinner and CLE Discussion
Join us for a delicious dinner and riveting panel discussion with the Titans of the South Asian Bar at Kiran's! Featuring Monica Karuturi of Centerpoint, Priya Coffey of Jackson Walker, Alamdar Hamdani of Bracewell, and Joe Ahmad of AZA.
📅 Date: Thursday April 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 pm
📍 Venue: Kiran's, 2925 Richmond Ave, Ste 160, Houston, TX
🎟️ Tickets: Buy tickets here -- space is limited!
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Join us for a delicious dinner and riveting panel discussion with the Titans of the South Asian Bar at Kiran's! Featuring Monica Karuturi of Centerpoint, Priya Coffey of Jackson Walker, Alamdar Hamdani of Bracewell, and Joe Ahmad of AZA.
📅 Date: Thursday April 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 pm
📍 Venue: Kiran's, 2925 Richmond Ave, Ste 160, Houston, TX
🎟️ Tickets: Buy tickets here -- space is limited!
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PAST EVENTS
Give back with SABA and Kid's Meals
Make a real difference for our community with SABA and Kid's Meals. We'll roll up our sleeves to prepare fresh, healthy meals for Houston's hungriest pre-school kids. It's a chance to create help real people and forge new connections while having fun in the process. Please dress casually with closed-toed shoes. Children 8 and up only.
📅 Date: Saturday March 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
📍 Venue: Kid's Meals, 330 Garden Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX
🎟️ Tickets: Registration limited to 25
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Make a real difference for our community with SABA and Kid's Meals. We'll roll up our sleeves to prepare fresh, healthy meals for Houston's hungriest pre-school kids. It's a chance to create help real people and forge new connections while having fun in the process. Please dress casually with closed-toed shoes. Children 8 and up only.
📅 Date: Saturday March 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
📍 Venue: Kid's Meals, 330 Garden Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX
🎟️ Tickets: Registration limited to 25
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RAMADAN IFTAR DINNER
The Muslim Bar Association of Houston, the Muslim Legal Society of Texas, SABA, and AZA invite you to share moments of joy and togetherness during the holy month of Ramadan at a joint Iftar dinner.
📅 Date: Tuesday March 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
📍 Venue: Reza Persian Grill, 5714 Hillcroft Ave, Houston, TX 77002
🎟️ Tickets: Register here
Valet parking courtesy of AZA
The Muslim Bar Association of Houston, the Muslim Legal Society of Texas, SABA, and AZA invite you to share moments of joy and togetherness during the holy month of Ramadan at a joint Iftar dinner.
📅 Date: Tuesday March 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
📍 Venue: Reza Persian Grill, 5714 Hillcroft Ave, Houston, TX 77002
🎟️ Tickets: Register here
Valet parking courtesy of AZA
RAMADAN CLE: A Guide for Lawyers and Judges
Join SABA, the Muslim Bar Association of Houston, and Judges Shannon Baldwin, Rabeea Sultan Collier, and Gloria E. Lopez for a discussion to foster inclusivity and cultural competence during Ramadan. We will discuss practical guidance for lawyers and judges on navigating trial schedules, accommodating observant jurors, witnesses, and court personnel and ensuring courtroom procedures that respect religious practices. The discussion will also include bias and prejudice and its impact on voir dire and arguments of counsel (to bench and jury), along with the judiciary’s role in voir dire. We will also explore the ethical importance of cultural awareness and its role in equitable advocacy and representation, with a focus on dispelling common myths and misconceptions about Islam and Ramadan in the legal field.
📅 Date: Thursday February 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
📍 Venue: Civil Ceremonial Suite at the Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline, 17th floor, Houston, TX 77002
🎟️ Tickets: Register now for free!
Join SABA, the Muslim Bar Association of Houston, and Judges Shannon Baldwin, Rabeea Sultan Collier, and Gloria E. Lopez for a discussion to foster inclusivity and cultural competence during Ramadan. We will discuss practical guidance for lawyers and judges on navigating trial schedules, accommodating observant jurors, witnesses, and court personnel and ensuring courtroom procedures that respect religious practices. The discussion will also include bias and prejudice and its impact on voir dire and arguments of counsel (to bench and jury), along with the judiciary’s role in voir dire. We will also explore the ethical importance of cultural awareness and its role in equitable advocacy and representation, with a focus on dispelling common myths and misconceptions about Islam and Ramadan in the legal field.
📅 Date: Thursday February 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
📍 Venue: Civil Ceremonial Suite at the Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline, 17th floor, Houston, TX 77002
🎟️ Tickets: Register now for free!
Paddle up with SABA Pickleball -- UPDATED DATE
Serve up some fun and network with Houston's legal eagles at SABA Houston's pickleball extravaganza! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting court in the game, this is your chance to volley ideas with fellow attorneys while showing off your paddle prowess. Rescheduled due to the cold front!
📅 Date: Wednesday February 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
📍 Venue: Bumpy Pickle, 554 Lockwood Drive, Houston, TX 77011
🎟️ Tickets: Register now for free!
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Serve up some fun and network with Houston's legal eagles at SABA Houston's pickleball extravaganza! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting court in the game, this is your chance to volley ideas with fellow attorneys while showing off your paddle prowess. Rescheduled due to the cold front!
📅 Date: Wednesday February 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
📍 Venue: Bumpy Pickle, 554 Lockwood Drive, Houston, TX 77011
🎟️ Tickets: Register now for free!
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Meet the 2024 Judicial Candidates with the South Asian, Mexican American, Asian American, and Muslim Bar Associations of Houston!
Join us in person to get to know the candidates for judge who will be on your ballot for the general election on November 5. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, hear their views, and engage with the people vying to represent you. Don't miss out on the chance to make an informed decision when it's time to cast your vote. Come prepared to learn, discuss, and connect with our future judges. See you there!
📅 Date: October 17, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
📍 Venue: AZA, 1221 McKinney St, Ste 2400, Houston, TX 77010
🎟️ Tickets: Register now for your free ticket!
Complimentary valet parking on McKinney, directly across from Pappas Bros. Light bites and parking courtesy of AZA and Jackson Walker.
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Join us in person to get to know the candidates for judge who will be on your ballot for the general election on November 5. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, hear their views, and engage with the people vying to represent you. Don't miss out on the chance to make an informed decision when it's time to cast your vote. Come prepared to learn, discuss, and connect with our future judges. See you there!
📅 Date: October 17, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
📍 Venue: AZA, 1221 McKinney St, Ste 2400, Houston, TX 77010
🎟️ Tickets: Register now for your free ticket!
Complimentary valet parking on McKinney, directly across from Pappas Bros. Light bites and parking courtesy of AZA and Jackson Walker.
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Bollywood Bash Time!
Light up the night at SABA Houston's annual Bollywood Bash!! Don your favorite lenghas and kurtas while chomping on Aga's, partying to Bollywood tunes, and enjoying the open bar. The best part? It all benefits the Landing, a Houston-based anti-trafficking organization. Dance the night away for a great cause! Bollywood chic attire requested.
📅 Date: October 12, 2024
⏰ Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
📍 Venue: Sincerely Tipsy, 5115 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007
🎟️ Tickets: Not needed, just show up! Email to purchase a table with bottle service.
Sponsored by AZA.
Light up the night at SABA Houston's annual Bollywood Bash!! Don your favorite lenghas and kurtas while chomping on Aga's, partying to Bollywood tunes, and enjoying the open bar. The best part? It all benefits the Landing, a Houston-based anti-trafficking organization. Dance the night away for a great cause! Bollywood chic attire requested.
📅 Date: October 12, 2024
⏰ Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
📍 Venue: Sincerely Tipsy, 5115 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007
🎟️ Tickets: Not needed, just show up! Email to purchase a table with bottle service.
Sponsored by AZA.
Y'all Ready to Round Up?
SABA Houston is beyond excited to host this year's SABA North America Leadership Retreat. We're kicking off the weekend Texas-style with a welcome reception for our out-of-town guests you won't want to miss. Live music, flowing drinks, and a queso bar await you, so grab your boots and join us.
📅 Date: Friday October 11, 2024
⏰ Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
📍 Venue: The Rustic, 1836 Polk St, Houston, TX 77003
🎟️ Tickets: Not needed, just show up!
Sponsored by AZA.
SABA Houston is beyond excited to host this year's SABA North America Leadership Retreat. We're kicking off the weekend Texas-style with a welcome reception for our out-of-town guests you won't want to miss. Live music, flowing drinks, and a queso bar await you, so grab your boots and join us.
📅 Date: Friday October 11, 2024
⏰ Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
📍 Venue: The Rustic, 1836 Polk St, Houston, TX 77003
🎟️ Tickets: Not needed, just show up!
Sponsored by AZA.
Legal Pitfalls Small Businesses Make: What you need to do to avoid costly mistakes
Thursday, September 12, 2024
6:30pm-8:30pm
LyondellBasell Tower
1221 McKinney St, P1 Lobby Conference Room
Houston, Texas 77010
Valet parking, cocktails, and dinner provided. Register ASAP because seating is limited.
Sponsors: Beck Redden and AZA
Thursday, September 12, 2024
6:30pm-8:30pm
LyondellBasell Tower
1221 McKinney St, P1 Lobby Conference Room
Houston, Texas 77010
Valet parking, cocktails, and dinner provided. Register ASAP because seating is limited.
Sponsors: Beck Redden and AZA
