Calendar of Events

August 27-29, 2007

Texas Trade Mission to Mexico 2007 will be held in Mexico City on August 27-29, 2007. The Invest in Texas Seminar will be part of the VIII Texas Trade Mission to Mexico-Energy Sector.

February 20, 2007

Bancomext Seminar: Seminario Establecimiento y Operacin de Negocios en los Estados Unidos: Aspectos Prcticos y Juridicos - Exportaciones e Inversiones ser presentado en el Centro de Capacitacin de Comercio Internacional (CENCACI) en Mxico, D.F.

November 15, 2006

The Houston Minority Business Council is pleased to inform that The Toppins & Shaneour Law Firm, P.C. has been selected as a recipient of the 2006 Emerging Ten (E-10) Award.  The Toppins & Shaneour Law Firm is proof that minority business enterprises personify E-xperience, E-xpertise and E-xcellence.  The honoring luncheon will be held on November 15, 2006 from 11:30-1:30 in the Exhibition Center of the J.W. Marriott Hotel.

October 6, 2006

The Toppins & Shaneour Law Firm is hosting a reception to celebrate the addition of Crystal A. Fox, Managing Attorney and Catherine A. Shaneour, Of Counsel on October 6, 2006 at Post Oak Grill Restaurant & Bar.

September 7, 2006

Wilka will be a speaker at the 3rd National Latina Symposium, A Celebration of Latina Empowerment in Washington, D.C., September 7, 2006.

August 28-30, 2006   

Invest in Texas Seminar will be held in Mexico City at the Sheraton Maria Isabel & Tower.  The Invest in Texas Seminar will be part of the Annual Texas Trade Mission in Mexico.  This seminar will target Mexican companies interested in establishing business in Texas.  The seminar will feature Texas specialists in law, accounting, finance, real estate, as well as presentations of Texas communities interested in promoting their cities.  Wilka will be speaking about “Texas Labor and Employment Law.”

August 8, 2006

Wilka will be a speaker at the Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association Seminar on August 8, 2006.  She will be speaking about “How To Protect Your Business In A Divorce.”  The seminar will take place at 11:30am at The Houston Club.

July 20, 2006

Wilka will be a speaker at the 2006 Business Professional Women/USA (BPW/USA) National Conference July 20, 2006 in Dallas, TX.  Wilka will present a workshop for BPW members focused on creating welcoming BPW Local Organizations through embracing diversity.  The workshop will provide sensitivity training of a variety of factors (age, race, ethnicity, class, etc.) and train members on creating a chapter culture that will facilitate the recruitment and engagement of a diverse range of members.

July 2, 2006

Wilka will be a panelist for “The Basics of Your Business” panel at the LATINA Style Business Series on Friday, July 2, 2006 in Houston.  The event will be covered in LATINA Style Magazine, typically attracts 175 to 200 Latina business owners seeking to grow their business and Latina professionals interested in starting business as well as key business, community and government leaders.  The Business Series will take place at the Doubletree Hotel in Houston Downtown (400 Dallas Street) from 8:00 am to 4:00pm.

June 1, 2006

Wilka will be a panelist for The Houston Bar Association Minority Opportunities in the Legal Profession Committee’s (“HBA”) 2006 Minority Opportunities in the Legal Profession Summer Association Luncheon June 1, 2006.  The luncheon will feature a diverse panel of highly accomplished and distinguished attorneys, from diverse legal practices.  The messages and lessons will be especially beneficial for all minority summer associates in attendance. 

May 19, 2006

2006 Cinderella Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show benefiting Variety-The Children’s Charity of Houston will be held May 19, 2006 at the Westin Oaks Galleria Hotel in Houston, TX.  Wilka, chair of the event, invites you to join her honor five outstanding modern-day Cinderella and their Fairy Godmothers or Fathers that kept them faithful to their dreams.  The honorees are: Marion Luna Brem, Dr. Margaret Ford, Maria Marin, Beth Wolff and Martha Wong.  For sponsorship, tickets and more information call (713) 621-5588.