Please join DAABA and other sister bar organizations for an insightful Q&A panel discussion featuring esteemed DFW-based state and federal judges, together with experienced Dorsey & Whitney LLP litigators, as moderators. This session will provide education to litigation attorneys on best practices for litigating TRO hearings in both state and federal courts in Dallas and Collin Counties. Topics will include effective litigation strategies, critical deadlines, filing requirements, persuasive writing, and oral advocacy.

Featured Speakers:

Hon. Martin Hoffman, District Judge, 68th Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas 

Hon. Christine Nowak, District Judge, 493rd District Court of Collin County, Texas

(former U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas)

Hon. Rebecca Rutherford, U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern

District of Texas

Hon. Nicole Muñoz, Associate Judge, Civil District Court of Dallas County, Texas

Moderated By:

Edward J. Loya, Jr. and Alexa Balderrama

Date:  Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Format: In Person Only. 

Registration & Reception: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm CT

Program: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm CT

Location: Dorsey & Whitney LLP, 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600, Dallas, TX 75201.

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