2024-10-30T15:07:33-05:00 2023-12-31 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 77027 990 2023-01-01 954216564 American Board of Trial Advocates - Chapters AMER 2148717523 2001 Bryan St 3000 Dallas TX 75201 Andrea La'Verne Edney President 2148717523 2024-10-30 1 0 Barbara Murphy P01386215 7134395739 2024-10-30 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Andrea La'Verne Edney 2001 Bryan St 3000 Dallas TX 75201 4603099 1 1 1975 X www.abota.org X 1958 CA To improve advocacy standards and benefit the public through more effective representation. 219 217 3 224 0 0 248965 129673 4134643 4467417 3754 6009 0 0 4387362 4603099 451870 412117 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4087772 4277578 4539642 4689695 -152280 -86596 4638145 4551549 0 0 4638145 4551549 To foster improvement in the ethical and technical standards of practice in the field of advocacy for individuals in the civil justice system. The organization works to preserve the jury system and improve the skills of trial lawyers. 0 0 ABOTA conducts seminars and meetings to educate trial lawyers and honor the accomplishments of its members. The organization provides financial assistance to members and students to participate in educational events conducted by ABOTA or the Foundation. To promote the preservation of the jury system through educational outreach programs. 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 7 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 X 219 217 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 CA X Brian Tyson 2148717523 2001 Bryan St Ste 3000 Dallas TX 75201 Steven W Quattlebaum National President 1.00 15.00 X X 0 60000 0 Christopher Beeman Foundation President 1.00 15.00 X X 0 24000 0 Andrea La'Verne Edney National President-Elect 1.00 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Jennifer Haltom Doan National Vice President 1.00 5.00 X X 0 0 0 S Lester Tate III Treasurer 1.00 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Corinne C Hodak Secretary 1.00 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Karen C Burgess Appointee 1.00 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Gordon S Rather Jr Appointee 1.00 5.00 X X 0 0 0 JD Smith Appointee 1.00 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Quentin D Brogdon Past President Appointee 1.00 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Doris Cheng Past President Appointee 1.00 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Lewis R Sifford Immediate Past President 1.00 5.00 X 0 0 0 Hon Jerome B Abrams ABOTA - National Appointee 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mary E Alexander ABOTA - National Appointee 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Pedro Raul Alvarez Jr ABOTA - National Appointee 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Hilary C Banker ABOTA - National Appointee 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher J Beeman ABOTA - National Appointee 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Quentin D Brogdon ABOTA - National Appointee 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Karen C Burgess ABOTA - National Appointee 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joseph Alan Callier ABOTA - National Appointee 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Adriana H Cardenas ABOTA - National Appointee 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 David E Cherry ABOTA - National Appointee 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Robert A Cole ABOTA - National Appointee 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Cynthia Diggs ABOTA - National Appointee 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Winford L Dunn Jr ABOTA - National Appointee 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Philippa Victoria Ellis ABOTA - National Appointee 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Curtis W Fenley III ABOTA - National Appointee 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kathleen A Gallagher ABOTA - National Appointee 1.00 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0 Robert L Rush Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kimberly Sayre Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Hella V Scheuerman Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mikkie R Schiltz Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Geoffrey Sessions Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Laura Bellegie Sharp Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 JD Smith Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher J Smith Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jason Snell Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ryan S Squires Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Clay M Stevens Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 David M Stillwell Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Judith A Susskind Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jill P Telfer Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tad Thomas Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jeffrey M Tillotson Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Daniel Torrens Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Deborah S Tropp-Thompson Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Truelove Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joseph P Tunstall III Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Greg W Turman Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Darryl Scott Vereen Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas Brian Vertetis Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Peter J Wanek Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kirk G Warner Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Leila H Watson Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Charles C Webb Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Charles C Weddle III Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Andrew Weinstock Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Hon Daun A Weliever- Simpson Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 William M White Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Lee Wildermuth Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Paul D Williams Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Michael T Wise Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 David Lincoln Woodard Chapter Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Tyson Executive Director 1.00 37.50 X 0 245284 46023 Sarah Wahlert Kersh Associate Executive Director 4.75 33.75 X 0 167713 30084 Molly McDonald Foundation Assoc Executive Director 0.00 38.50 X 0 136586 35153 0 633583 111260 0 0 1 0 0 43562 86111 129673 Membership dues 900099 2429436 2429436 Convention and seminar 900099 1765617 1765617 Other activities 900099 272364 272364 4467417 6009 6009 4603099 4467417 0 6009 218373 193744 18989 22141 6126 19667 27769 73993 22983 18615 610111 2355262 33203 Administrative fees 645913 Program expenses 422806 4689695 3495638 3061376 1142507 1490173 4638145 4551549 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 4638145 4551549 4638145 4551549 4638145 4551549 -86596 0 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 1 0 1 Foundation of the American Board of Trial Advocates 2001 Bryan St Ste 3000 Dallas TX 75201 570969581 501(c)(3) 70195 0 General support Texas Tech Law School Foundation 1802 Hartford Street Lubbock TX 79409 741590489 501(c)(3) 6770 0 General support Foundation of the Federal Bar Association 4075 Wilson Blvd FL 8 Arlington VA 22203 520741814 501(c)(3) 12500 0 General support Civics Learning Project 1300 SW 6th Ave Ste 190 Portland OR 97201 930847940 501(c)(3) 10000 0 General support 4 0 Scholarships 20 68928 Fellowship program expenses 13 61500 Sponsorships 35 63315 Part I, Line 2: The organization contributes to reputable, recognized charities to further their educational programs, promoting the preservation of the jury system and educational outreach. These contributions are made at the organization's discretion. 0 0 0 Brian Tyson Executive Director 0 244284 0 1000 0 0 0 24529 0 21494 0 291307 0 0 Sarah Wahlert Kersh Associate Executive Director 0 166213 0 1500 0 0 0 16771 0 13313 0 197797 0 0 Molly McDonald Foundation Assoc Executive Director 0 135086 0 1500 0 0 0 13659 0 21494 0 171739 0 0 Part I, Line 3 The performance of the Executive Director and Associate Executive Directors is reviewed annually, and salaries are compared to the National Association of Bar Executives' annual survey. The ABOTA Executive Committee reviews and approves compensation for these postitions. Salaries and benefits are allocated between the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Foundation of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The organization is a member organization. Members have voting rights to nominate and elect National Board Members and National Board Representatives. There are eight membership classes in ABOTA, including member, associate, advocate, diplomat, honorary diplomat, judge, emeritus member, and international member. All classes of membership have voting rights except honorary diplomats and international members. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Members have voting rights to nominate and elect National Board Members and National Board Representatives. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Finance Director and the Executive Director review Form 990. It is then forwarded to the President for a final review and signature. A copy of the 990 is made available online to all Trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Board and Trustees annually review and sign the conflict of interest policy at the year's first board meeting. In the event of a conflict, the conflicted party is excused from voting on the matter. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Foundation of the American Board of Trial Advocates 2001 Bryan St Ste 3000 Dallas TX 75201 570969581 Support advocacy programs SC 501(c)(3) Line 7 American Board of Trial Advocates 1 American Board of Trial Advocates - National 2001 Bryan St Ste 3000 Dallas TX 75201 952504030 Public interest CA 501(c)(6) 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Foundation of the American Board of Trial Advocates C 70195 Cash