of the Texas Open Meetings Act and the Public. Information Act. Alan holds it all together and in his own unique way ins
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IMLA Honors Attorney Alan Bojorquez Congratulations to attorney Alan Bojorquez on
ents a concurrent session each year at the Annual
format in addition to the traditional hard copy.
winning the International Municipal Lawyers
TML Conference. For the last three years Alan has
The new sixth edition covers a variety of mu-
Association’s Marvin J. Glink Private Practice
served as a moderator for the panel session, which
nicipal topics including but not exclusive to open
Local Government Lawyer of the Year Award!
is comprised of municipal officials serving and
records, open meetings, economic development,
discussing the practical and legal implementation
human resources, municipal court, and municipal
of the Texas Open Meetings Act and the Public
finance. It also includes duties and responsibilities
IMLA states: “In addition to the traditional qualities of excellence in the practice of law, the award seeks to recognize a private law practitioner who
of governing bodies, mayors, municipal clerks,
has provided outstanding service to the public
finance directors, municipal judges, human re-
and who possesses an exemplary reputation in the
source directors, and boards and commissions
legal community, the highest of ethical standards,
members. The Manual is an important resource for
and who revels in maintaining a life that balances
city officials, law firms specializing in municipal
a passion for professional excellence with the joy
law, and other governmental entities. It is also a
of family and friends. In addition, the award seeks
textbook for TMCA’s certification program.
to recognize a person who exhibits qualities of openness and humility, coupled with a sincere
In 2011 Alan established a TMCA scholarship in
concern for the interests of others, including the
honor of the late Susan Rocha, a fellow attorney
professional development of newer practitioners.”
and frequent speaker for the TMCCP Legislative
Alan Bojorquez, principal, Bojorquez Law Firm,
Information Act. Alan holds it all together and in
PC, has dedicated himself to serving Texas
his own unique way inserts bits of practical legal
municipalities. Alan is a friend and supporter
advice during the presentation.
of municipal clerks/city secretaries throughout Texas, and has partnered with TMCA to provide
Most importantly, Alan authors the Texas Munici-
continuing education for municipal clerks. Alan
pal Law and Procedure Manual published by TMCA.
is a frequent speaker at TMCCP educational semi-
He has revised and supplemented the Manual on
nars, including the biennial TMCCP Legislative
an annual basis for the past 10 years. In 2014 Alan
Update Seminar following each Texas legislative
expanded and reorganized the Manual, and for the
session. As an affiliate of TML, TMCA also pres-
first time the Manual was published in electronic
Update Seminars. Alan continues to sponsor the Susan Rocha Scholarship on an annual basis, and in so doing he continues to contribute toward the continued education and professional development of Texas municipal clerks.
