The DBA strengthens its members in the legal field through service, representation, and community leadership.
The Dallas Bar Association has played a fundamental role in the legal field, promoting service, leadership, and greater representation in Dallas. Its impact is reflected in programs, initiatives, and opportunities that elevate the voice in the legal profession.
It is through this lens of service and leadership that we share excellent news: the recognition of Nuestro Campeón, Javier Perez, as a new member of the DBA’s Board of Directors. Keep reading to learn more about the DBA and the significant achievement that placed Javier on its board.
What is the DBA?
You are probably wondering what the DBA, or Dallas Bar Association, is. It is one of the largest and most active organizations or associations of lawyers in Texas, founded by 40 attorneys in 1873. Its principles include:
- Promoting professional excellence among lawyers.
- Fostering community service, including legal clinics and access-to-justice programs.
- Supporting continuing legal education and professional development in this field.
- Driving leadership and civic participation within the legal system of Dallas, Texas.
- Connecting the more than 13,000 attorneys who make up its membership.
What is the Election Process for DBA Board Members?
The process for electing Board Members in professional organizations usually follows a similar model, but it is important to mention that each association may have its own internal rules. In the case of the DBA, they implement an internal mechanism, which is designed to guarantee leadership, transparency, and representation among its more than 13,000 member attorneys.
It is essential to mention that small adjustments may arise each year, but in general, the model works like this:
- Candidate Nominations
At the DBA, there is a nominating committee that identifies and proposes candidates. Candidates can also be presented through petitions signed by members of the Dallas Bar Association. One vital thing to know is that all nominees must be members in good standing.
- Eligibility Verification
This step helps to confirm that each candidate meets the specific requirements of the association, which commonly include a good professional and ethical record. Previous participation in committees or industry activities is also often highlighted.
- Publication of the Candidate List
The DBA officially announces the candidates for the various Board of Directors positions. Each candidate presents a brief biography and their service history.
- Voting
When it is time to choose the selected candidates, all active members of the association can vote. In the case of the DBA, voting is carried out by the more than 13,000 member attorneys and is usually done electronically to ensure broad participation. Each member is entitled to one vote for each available position.
- Vote Counting and Certification
The organization verifies the results transparently and certifies the winners. Subsequently, the DBA publicly announces the new members.
- Beginning of the Mandate
The new members of the Board of Directors begin their term on the date established by the organization. Their new responsibilities include:
- Oversight of programs
- Support for committees
- Representation of the membership
- Driving service and justice initiatives
- Support for the administrative operation of the association
The Leadership of Nuestro Campeón, Javier Perez, Is Recognized by the Legal Community: New Member of the DBA Board of Directors
We are proud to inform you that Nuestro Campeón, attorney Javier Perez, has been elected by the 13,000 member attorneys of the Dallas Bar Association to the DBA Board of Directors.
This is, without a doubt, a confirmation by the Dallas legal community, which recognizes Javier’s leadership, service, and dedication to every family he accompanies and serves.
Why Did Javier Perez Achieve This Recognition?
Attorney Javier Perez has achieved recognition as a new member of the DBA Board of Directors due to his professionalism. His career trajectory supports this appointment. Learn a little about the career of Nuestro Campeón.
Professional Experience
- Bilingual litigator and community leader dedicated to helping people obtain justice.
- Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
- Extensive experience in trials and litigation in state and federal courts, arbitration, and before agencies such as the EEOC and the Texas Workforce Commission.
- Owner and Attorney at Perez Law PLLC, a boutique employment law firm based in Dallas.
- Of Counsel at Crain Brogdon LLP, focused on catastrophic injury and civil litigation.
Leadership and Community Impact
- Two-time President of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association (DHBA).
- Founding member of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Foundation.
- Recipient of the Estrella Award (2015) and the President’s Award (2024).
- Member and part of the selection committee of the Texas Bar Foundation.
- Serves on the HERO’s Men’s Auxiliary Board of the Genesis Women’s Shelter.
- Elected member of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers and Dallas Women Lawyers Foundation foundations.
Awards and Recognitions
- Top Latino Lawyer — Latino Leaders Magazine.
- Top Lawyer Under 40 — Hispanic National Bar Association.
- Named Rising Star and Super Lawyer — Super Lawyers Magazine.
- Recognized as Best Lawyer in Dallas and Best Lawyer Under 40 — D Magazine.
Judicial and Civic Service
- Member of the Merit Selection Panel Committee for District Court Magistrate Judge recommendations (Dallas).
- Served on the Hispanic National Bar Association Judicial Endorsement Committee.
- Member of the Dallas Bar Association Board.
- Appointed member of the City of Dallas Civil Service Board.
- Alumnus of the Latino Center for Leadership Development.
Education and Career
- Double graduate of the University of Texas.
- Former extern for Justice David Medina of the Texas Supreme Court, Magistrate Judge J. Scott Hacker, and MALDEF.
- Founding partner of a plaintiff’s litigation firm alongside former Federal Judge Joe Kendall.
- Resides in Oak Cliff, Dallas, with his wife Caelie, his son Leo (8), and his rescue dog Hugo.
Stay tuned to our website, as we will have new updates on everything Nuestro Campeón, attorney Javier Perez, will accomplish as a new member of the DBA Board of Directors. Don’t miss it!