9:00am – 10:15am “Disaster response to assist attorneys and community” (1.25 Hrs, .5 hrs Ethics)

Speakers:

• Andrew VanSingel (ABA YLD, Director of Disaster Legal Services)
• Victor Flores (Texas Young Lawyers Association, President-Elect)
• Kevin Pagan (City of McAllen, City Attorney and Emergency Management Coordinator)

Presentation of various resources and materials for those impacted by natural disasters and discussion on national,state, and local examples of disaster relief efforts.

10:15am – 11:30am “Life cycle of disaster response and how you can help: Handling a FEMA Appeal case” (1.25 Hrs)

Speakers:

• Tracy Figueroa (Attorney - Disaster Assistance Group Coordinator)
• Andrew VanSingel (ABA YLD, Director of Disaster Legal Services)
• Amy Starnes (State Bar of Texas, Public Information Director)

Summary: Presentation on how to file a FEMA Appeal and discussion about various legal resources provided by the State Bar of Texas and the American Bar Association, including among others the State Bar of Texas Disaster Relief Hotline.