“I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution”
Thomas Jefferson (1789)

This image is one of several of The Watergate Trial Sketches created by the late nationally renowned artist John D. Hart during the trial of President Nixon’s White House aides H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, and former attorney general John Mitchell. TEX-ABOTA wishes to thank The Turkewitz Law Firm for the use of the image.

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Register and Book Room Now for the 2026 Santa Fe CLE Roundup – June 18-21

We are excited to announce the 2026 Santa Fe CLE Program will be held June 18-21, 2026, at Eldorado Hotel & Spa in beautiful

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The East Texas Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) successfully conducted an impactful 7th Amendment Symposium on February 12, 2026, in

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The 17th annual Santa Fe CLE Roundup & Annual Dinner was held June 19-22 at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa. Our attendance continues to