Richard Pena’s Awards and Achievements
Richard Pena - Attorney and Mediator
Richard Pena’s service to the lawyers of our country includes numerous achievements and recognitions, many of which are listed below. Richard also received the Distinguished Lawyer Award presented by the Austin Bar Association in 2007. You can view the award in QuickTime or WindowsMedia. Richard’s current resume can also be downloaded.
- Board of Governors, 2007-
- State Delegate, 2002-2007
- House of Delegates, 1998-
- Nominating Committee Executive Committee, Conference of State Delegates, 2002
- Steering Committee, Vice Chair, 2004-2006
- Chair: Subcommittee on Elections Guidelines, 2006
- Credentials and Admissions Committee, 2000-2004 Vice Chair 2002-2004
- World Justice Project, Presidential Advisory Committe, 2007-2008
- Commission on the World Justice Project, 2008-2009
- Presidential Appointments Advisory Committee, 2005-2006, 2008-2009, Chair 2009-2010
- ABA Task Force on Hurricane Katrina, 2005-2006
- National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP) Executive Council, 2000-2003
- Commission on Immigration, Chair 2004-2007 (See Article)
- Advisory Committee on Immigration Pro-Bono, 1999-2002
- Commission on Immigration Policy, Practice and Pro-Bono, 2002-2004
- Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund Selection Committee, 2001-2003
- Colloquium on Diversity Invitee, 1999
- ABA Accreditation Task Force, 2008-2009
- Tort and Insurance Section, 1999-Present
- Board of Directors, 2000 – current , Vice President, 2006-2008, President 2008-present
- Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, Secretary, 2003, Chair Elect 2004, Chair 2005
Check out these articles for additional information: 1, 2, and 3.
Other Achievements and Recognition
- People to People Ambassador Program
- Led Delegations of Texas and U.S. Lawyers to South Africa, China (2), Tibet, Cuba (3), Vietnam, Cambodia, India (2), Russia, and Egypt 2000-09. See photos.
- Eisenhower Achievement Award, 2006
- State Bar of Texas - Offices
- President 1998-1999
- Director (District 9, 1991-1994)
- Texas Bar Foundation
- Chairman, 1996-1997
- Vice Chairman, 1995-1996
- Secretary/Treasurer, 1994-1995
- Trustee, 1994-present
- State Bar of Texas - Recognitions
- Presidential Citation, State Bar of Texas, 1991, 2000, 2004
- Legal Services Award, MALDEF, 2001
- Board of Directors
- Travis County Bar Association, 1986-1987
- Legal Aid Society of Central Texas, 1984-1987
- Texas Supreme Court Historical Society, 2007
- Continuing Legal Education Speaker, numerous occasions and locations
- Who’s Who Publications: Marquis Publications, numerous mentions in several categories
- Outstanding Hispanic Lawyer, Austin, Mexican-American Bar Association of Texas, 1989
- Chair, James Watson Inn, 1997-1998
- Master, American Inns of Court, Austin, Texas Chapter, 1993
- Recipient, Legal Service Award for Texas, Mexican-American Bar Association of Texas, 2001
- LULAC Council No. 85, Austin, Honorary Member, 1998
- President of the Capitol Area Mexican-American Lawyers Association, 1984
- Outstanding Young Men of America, 1982, Austin Jaycees
- Leadership Austin, Austin Chamber of Commerce, 1985-86
- Board of Directors, Center for Battered Women, 1972-82
- Board of Directors, Austin Association for Retarded Citizens, 1987-88
- Board of Directors, Boys’ Club of Austin & Travis County, 1987-88
- Chairman, Homeless Planning & Implementation Council, City of Austin, 1996-97
- Instructor, Business Law, St Edward’s University, Austin, Texas, 1983
- Instructor, Business Law, Austin Community College, 1981-82
