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SABBA 2025 Holiday Party – December 5, 2025

Holiday Party

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.
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Link to KSAT info page: https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/12/01/what-to-know-about-the-san-antonio-marathon-street-closures-routes-expo/

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 Bar/Bistro FORMERLY KNOWN as
Pat O’Brien’s, San Antonio,
at 121 Alamo Plaza,
San Antonio, TX.

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San Antonio Fantasy

 

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October 2025 Meeting – TOP TEN LIST, and More, by Judge Ronald B. King

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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.

Map to San Antonio Country Club.

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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”.

Court homepage information regarding Judge King

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November 2025 Meeting – Presentation by the Honorable Craig A. Gargotta, Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, WDTX

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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.

Map to San Antonio Country Club.

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The speaker this month will be  the Honorable Craig A. Gargotta, Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas.

Judge Gargotta

About Judge Gargotta – Information  from U.S. Bankruptcy Court, W.D. of Texas

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September, 2025, Meeting – “Transparency vs. Privacy.”

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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.

Map to San Antonio Country Club.

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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.

Information Page for Honorable Michael M. Parker, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge

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Duties to Disclose vs. Desire for Confidentiality

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*Presentation Powerpoint:

SABBA Presentation 2025 mmp FINALDownload

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).

August, 2025, Zoom Meeting – “Out of Office: A Personal Look at One Lawyer’s Mental Health Journey.”

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  • 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.

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July, 2025, Zoom Meeting – “AI and Modern Practice of Law”

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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.

Follow this link for Mr. Hardy’s website.

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“A Typical AI Agent”

June 2025 Meeting – “2025 FCRA update”

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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.

Map to La Fonda Restaurant (Alamo Heights)

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The program for June, 2025 is “2025 FCRA update”, presented by William M. Clanton.

William M. Clanton
Law Office of Bill Clanton, P.C.
926 Chulie Dr.
San Antonio, Texas 78216
210 226 0800
210 338 8660 fax

Website of Law Office of Bill Clanton, P.C.

May, 2025, Meeting – “NACBA Roundup and Student Loan Update”

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The monthly meeting for May, 2025,  will be held on Tuesday,  May 27th, 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.

 

Map to La Fonda Restaurant (Alamo Heights)

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The presentation for May, 2025 will be “ NACBA Roundup and Student Loan Update”.  Presentation will be made by Heidi McLeod.

Heidi McLeod Law Office PLLC
3355 Cherry Ridge Dr #214, San Antonio, TX 78230

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Website for NACBA

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April, 2025, Zoom Meeting – “Subchapter V Trustees’ Panel”

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The monthly meeting for April, 2025, will be held on Tuesday,  April 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 April, 2025, is “Subchapter V Trustees’ Panel.”

Follow this link for:
Trustees covering Subchapter 5 case assignments in the Western District of Texas (scroll down to “Western District”)

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Digging Out, and Restructuring – with the help of Subchapter V procedures.

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List of Subchapter V Trustees covering the Western District of Texas:

Michael Colvard
300 Convent Street
San Antonio, TX 78405
E-mail: mcolvard@mdtlaw.com
Phone: (210) 220-1334

Catherine S. Curtis
P. O. Box 720788
McAllen, TX 78504
E-mail: ccurtis@pulmanlaw.com
Phone: (956) 489-5958
Fax: (956) 331-2815

Melissa Haselden
700 Milam, Suite 1300
Houston, TX 77002
E-mail: mhaselden@haseldenfarrow.com
Phone: (832) 819-1149

Todd Headden
7600 Burnet Road, Suite 530
Austin, TX 78757
E-mail: theadden@haywardfirm.com
Phone: (737) 881-7104

Tom Howley
711 Louisiana Street, Suite 1850
Houston, TX 77002
E-mail: tom@howley-law.com
Phone: (713) 333-9120

Jarrod Martin
1200 Smith Street, Suite 1400
Houston, TX 77002
E-mail: JBM.Trustee@chamberlainlaw.com
Phone: (713)356-1280

Sylvia Mayer
P.O. Box 6542
Houston, TX 77265
E-mail: smayer@smayerlaw.com
Phone: (713) 893-0339

Drew McManigle
700 Milam, Suite 1300
Houston, TX 77002
E-mail: drew@macco.group
Phone: (410) 350-1839

Michael O’Connor
613 NW Loop 410
Suite 840
San Antonio, TX 78216
E-mail: oconnorlaw@gmail.com
Phone: (210) 729-6009

Brad Odell
1500 Broadway, Suite 700
Lubbock, TX 79401
E-mail: bodell@mhba.com
Phone: (806) 765-7491

Chris Quinn
26414 Cottage Cypress Lane
Cypress, TX 77433
E-mail: chris.quinn2021@outlook.com
Phone: (713) 498-8500

Brendon Singh
2502 La Branch Street
Houston, TX 77004
E-mail: BSingh@ts-llp.com
Phone: (832) 975-7300
Fax: (832) 975-7301

Eric Terry
3511 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
E-mail: eric@ericterrylaw.com
Phone: (210) 468-8274