The monthly meeting for February, 2026 will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 as an ONLINE CONFERENCE. Zoom invitation is included in the email sent out with this announcement.
Social* begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by an informative presentation at 5:30 p.m.
*(Comestibles and libations are the participant’s own responsibility).
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The presentation for February, 2026 is “Chapter 7 Trustees’ Panel.”
Current Chapter 7 Trustees taking assignments in the San Antonio Division of the Western District of of Texas are:
John Patrick Lowe, Chapter 7 Panel Trustee 2402 East Main Street Uvalde, Texas 78801 (830) 407-5115
Randolph N. Osherow, Chapter 7 Panel Trustee 342 West Woodlawn, Suite 100 San Antonio, Texas 78212 (210) 738-3001
Jose C. Rodriguez, Chapter 7 Panel Trustee 342 W. Woodlawn, #103 San Antonio, Texas 78212 (210) 738-8881
The monthly meeting for January, 2026, will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
at the La Fonda Restaurant (Alamo Heights) , at 8633 Crownhill Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78209.
Social begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by an informative presentation at 5:30 p.m. Each member will receive Two Drink Coupons, and Snacks will be provided. Members and Guests are welcome to order and pay for dinner from LaFonda, as they wish.
Kevin Epstein informs us that long-time bankruptcy attorney and SABBA member Mel Eichelbaum passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, surrounded by his entire family. Memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Melvin “Mel” N. Eichelbaum (August 3, 1942 – December 8, 2025) was a prominent San Antonio-based attorney known for his work in bankruptcy law, consumer law, and civil rights. He passed away at the age of 83. Career and Legacy Legal Aid Work: After serving in the U.S. Army and earning his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1967, Eichelbaum began his career as a staff attorney for the Bexar County Legal Aid Association. He represented low-income individuals and pursued significant civil rights cases, some of which resulted in landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Private Practice & Specialization: He later became a named partner at the downtown firm of LeLaurin, Adams, Eichelbaum & Sanders and eventually became a solo practitioner, focusing on bankruptcy and consumer law. Author and Speaker: In 2019, he published the book, The Legal Aid Lawyer, which recounts his experiences with these impactful cases from a personal perspective. He frequently gave talks on his book and cases at various organizations, including St. Mary’s Law School and the Texas Jewish Historical Society. Community Involvement: He was an active member and leader in many organizations, including the San Antonio Bar Association, the San Antonio Bankruptcy Bar Association (where he served as president), Jewish War Veterans (Post 753), Temple Beth-El, and the Boy Scouts of America. Awards: His advocacy and writing earned him numerous honors, including the 1985 TSTA School Bell Award for outstanding editorial writing. Personal Life: Mel Eichelbaum was a devoted family man, survived by his wife of 58 years, Marlene, his two sons and their wives, and four grandchildren. He was known for his warmth, generosity, and strong commitment to Justice.
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In pulling information concerning Mel, I ran across this description regarding a book that Mel compiled about Legal Aid Lawyers, and the description also has some biographical information.
Latest new regarding closures, alternate routes. Erin Coughlin notified us of this information: inform members of the downtown road closures during the SABBA holiday party. Attendees will want to plan to park outside of the 5k route (as shown here. Using a rideshare app might also be a good idea to avoid any issues with parking. EC.
If I (DB) have any additional information before the evening’s festivities, I will add those to the TOP of this page, so check back at this post prior to traveling. Please be careful about parking, and whether there are any Police-posted temporary signs regarding parking. They have a reputation of negligence in posting, and may mount signs affecting cars already parked.
If any attendees are planning on running the 5K Friday, or running half or full marathon on Sunday after an evening at (late, great) Pat O’Brien’s , please let us know so we can marvel with awe and amazement! David Bosworth SABBA Secretary
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The San Antonio Bankruptcy Bar Association will meet for their annual affair to honor and thank the Bankruptcy Clerk’s office, and sip, sup, meet and greet members and guests,
on Friday evening, December 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
The monthly meeting for October, 2025, will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at the San Antonio Country Club, at 4100 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio, Texas.
Social begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by an informative presentation at 5:30 p.m.
The presentation for October is by Judge Ronald B. King, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, on the topics of: “Inside Baseball — Historical View of the Bankruptcy Courts in the Western District of Texas” and “Top Ten List of Pat Lowe Bankruptcy Cases”.
The monthly meeting for November , 2025, will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the San Antonio Country Club, at 4100 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio, Texas.
Social begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by an informative presentation at 5:30 p.m.
The monthly meeting for September, 2025 will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the San Antonio Country Club, at 4100 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio, Texas.
Social begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by an informative presentation at 5:30 p.m.
The presentation for September, 2025, is “Transparency vs. Privacy, Duties to Disclose vs. Desire for Confidentiality” by Honorable Michael M. Parker, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge.
This is a Powerpoint doc, and can be downloaded to desktop or laptop, and pulled up in Powerpoint. (If necessary, on mobile device, download the app: LibreOffice Viewer).
The monthly meeting for August, 2025, will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, as an ONLINE CONFERENCE. Zoom invitation is included in the email sent out with this announcement.
Social* begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by an informative presentation at 5:30 p.m.
*(Comestibles and libations are the participant’s own responsibility).
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The presentation for August, 2025, is titled “Out of Office: A Personal Look at One Lawyer’s Mental Health Journey.” It is presented by Sarah Wood, Career Law Clerk to Judge Bradley. This presentation focuses on her (Ms. Wood’s) personal experiences with mental health challenges, including burnout, anxiety, and depression, and her journey to recovery.
The monthly meeting for July, 2025, will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, as an ONLINE CONFERENCE. Zoom invitation is included in the email sent out with this announcement.
Social* begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by an informative presentation at 5:30 p.m.
*(Comestibles and libations are the participant’s own responsibility).
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The presentation for July, 2025, is “AI and Modern Practice of Law,” presented by Chase Hardy, Attorney.
Charles “Chase” Hardy Jr. is a Texas Trial Attorney focusing on personal injury and high-stakes litigation. A proven advocate, Chase has recovered more than $15 million for his clients in his first five years of practice, successfully trying more than 10 cases to verdict. In 2025, he founded HARD LAW to revolutionize the practice by integrating advanced technology with aggressive trial advocacy, creating one of the most formidable litigation firms in Texas.
The monthly meeting for June, 2025, will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the La Fonda Restaurant (Alamo Heights) , at 8633 Crownhill Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78209.
Social begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by an informative presentation at 5:30 p.m. Each member will receive Two Drink Coupons, and Snacks will be provided. Members and Guests are welcome to order and pay for dinner from LaFonda, as they wish.
