Association of Attorney Mediators

          Houston Chapter; Secretary (1997-1998), Treasurer (1998-1999)

Mexican American Bar Association of Houston

          AMICUS Award, 1989

Houston Bar Association

          Charter Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

          Former Director

          Former Chairperson, Probate Estate and Trust Law Section

          President's Award, 1987 - 1988

          Former Co-Chairperson, Harris County Law Library Committee

State Bar of Texas

          Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section

          Family Law Section

          General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section; Council Member

American Bar Association

          Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section

Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Special Court Judges,

          State Delegate, appointed by Chief Justice Phillips, 1994

National College of Probate Judges