Empowering Women: Legal Essentials for Life and Work

  • Wednesday, January 08, 2025
  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Ridglea Country Club, 3700 Bernie Anderson Ave., Fort Worth, TX

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Join us for an engaging and informative session featuring three expert attorneys who will share critical legal insights every woman should know. This panel will cover employment law, ensuring fair treatment in the workplace; wills and estates, helping you secure your legacy; and family law, addressing essential matters for personal and family well-being. Tailored for women in Tarrant County, Texas, this session aims to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate life's legal challenges with clarity and purpose.

11:30 a.m. - Registration

11:45 a.m. - Lunch Service

12:00 noon - Program


Vianei Lopez Braun

Shareholder, Labor and Employment

DeckerJones


Vianei heads the labor and employment law group for Decker Jones, P.C. and is the firm’s Chief Development Officer. She is a frequent author and speaker on employment law issues.


Vianei is also a member of the Board of Directors of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIN) and serves on their compensation, nominating & governance and risk committees. She is the Chair of First Financial’s Fort Worth Regional Advisory Board.


In addition, Vianei is a member of the Board of Trustees of Texas Health Resources and serves on their audit & compliance committee. She is a past Board Chair of the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation.





Karen Telschow Johnson, Esq.

Attorney


Following graduation from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, KarenTelschow Johnson went on to receive her J.D. in 1998 from Texas A&M University School of Law. Johnson focuses on asset protection, with an emphasis on Wills, Estate Planning, Probate, Advance Care Planning matters and Elder Law. The goal of Telschow Johnson law, now in its 11th year, is to help our clients plan for a successful tomorrow utilizing the assets and resources available to them today.


Karen remains active in the community as Chair of the Board of Directors for 60 & Better and President of the Board of Care & Prepare. In addition to formerly being on the Board of the Women’s Policy Forum, Ms. Johnson is currently Chair of the City of Fort Worth Human Relations Commission. When not hiking with her dogs, and still attempting to guide her two daughters through life, she attends as much live theater as possible.



 

Kelly Decker

Kelly Decker Law

Kelly opened Kelly Decker Law in 2017 after 10 years of learning from the

best downtown law firm, Decker Jones, PC where she was a partner for 7

years. She is a Fort Worth Native, with three kids attending FWISD

schools.


Kelly is board certified in Family Law and has been practicing for 19

years. Her expertise focuses on high conflict, either because the custody

stakes are high or because a family business is on the line.


Kelly obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at

Austin in Government and History. She is a Longhorn fan when they are

winning. Her law Degree is from Texas Tech University where she earned

awards in client counseling and moot court competitions.


Kelly’s office is located on Camp Bowie Boulevard and the law firm is a

member of Camp Bowie District, Inc.


She is a Junior League of Fort Worth Sustaining member, a public-school

advocate, and her kids’ private driver.



Cost for WPF members is $35; cost for guests is $45.
Unpaid no-shows will be billed.

Women's Policy Forum is a non-partisan educational and networking organization. Views expressed in presentations are those of the speaker and do not imply endorsement by WPF.

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