2026 Business Partner Prospectus

Connecting Your Business with Houston's Premier Legal Community

Why Partner with HTLA?

The Houston Trial Lawyers Association (HTLA) stands as the leading voice for plaintiff trial lawyers in the Southeast Texas Region. As a Business Partner, your company gains direct access to our distinguished membership of attorneys, law firms, and legal professionals who actively seek trusted vendors and services.

Your partnership investment delivers dual value: meaningful exposure for your business while sustaining HTLA's mission to provide exceptional continuing legal education, powerful advocacy, and impactful community outreach programs.

There are two ways to become a Fellowship, Sustaining, or Contributing Business Partner of HTLA.  Vendors who want to support HTLA and get their marketing message in front of HTLA members can either purchase one of the Business Partner packages that are described below or spend an equivalent amount of funds by selecting individual sponsorship opportunities from those listed in the prospectus.

Our Members Are Your Customers

• Access to one of the largest local Trial Lawyer Associations in the country
• Premium Decision-Makers: Direct access to attorneys and law firms with significant purchasing power
• Trusted Network: Members who value and actively seek reliable business partnerships
• Active Community: Engaged professionals who participate in events and utilize partner services
• Geographic Reach: Comprehensive coverage of the Greater Houston Region's legal market

 

Business Partnership Levels

Champion Business Partner

$40,000 | Limited to 6 Partners

Transform your business relationship with Houston's trial lawyer community through our premier partnership level.

Exclusive Benefits Include:

• Educational Access: Attend 10 monthly CLEs, 10 webinars, 4 workshops, 4 Focus Your Case for Free
• Marketing Platform: 4 company-focused webinars and 6 membership emails
• Networking Opportunities: Access to membership socials, Women's Caucus events, and law school meet & greets
• Presenting Sponsorship for All Signature Events:
  • HTLA Derby
  • HTLA Bayou City Classic (Includes hole sponsorship)
  • Casino Night: All In
  • Pickle Ball Tournament
  • Justice for All Family Day
• Digital Presence: Social media video advertising (4 per year) and rotating website banner with logo + rotating ad on homepage
• Leadership Access: Address Executive Committee and Board of Directors at (9) meetings, Highlighted at Annual Membership Lunch and Annual Party
• Newsletter Distribution: Post your company newsletter on HTLA listserv
• Event Recognition: Major event acknowledgment with presentation screen advertising
• HTLA Membership
   

Fellowship Business Partner

$30,000 |  Limited to 6 Partners

Comprehensive engagement with Houston's trial lawyer community through extensive event participation and marketing opportunities.

Your Investment Includes:

• Educational Access: Attend 8 monthly CLEs, 8 webinars, 3 workshops, 3 Focus Your Case for Free
• Marketing Platform: 3 company-focused webinars and 4 membership emails
• Networking Opportunities: Access to membership socials, Women's Caucus events, and law school meet & greets
• Premium Event Participation:
  • Triple Crown sponsorship at judicial event: HTLA Derby
  • Hole sponsorship at golf event: HTLA Bayou City Classic
  • Game Table Sponsor at Casino Night: All in for Justice
  • Annual Pickleball Tournament Sponsor
  • Justice for All Family Day Event Sponsor
• Digital Presence: Social media video advertising (3 per year) and rotating website banner with logo
• Leadership Access: Address Executive Committee and Board of Directors at (7) meetings, Highlighted at Annual Membership Lunch and Annual Party
• Newsletter Distribution: Post your company newsletter on HTLA listserv
• Event Recognition: Major event acknowledgment with presentation screen advertising
• HTLA Membership

Sustaining Business Partner

$25,000 | Limited to 8 Partners

Strategic partnership providing substantial access to HTLA's legal community and events.

Partnership Benefits:

• Educational Access: Attend 6 monthly CLEs, 6 webinars, 2 workshops, 2 Focus Your Case for Free
• Marketing Platform: 2 company-focused webinars and 3 membership emails
• Networking Opportunities: Access to membership socials, Women's Caucus events, and law school meet & greets
• Premium Event Participation:
  • Preakness Stakes sponsorship at judicial event: HTLA Derby
  • Hole sponsorship at golf event: HTLA Bayou City Classic
  • Casino Night: All in for Justice Event Sponsor
  • Annual Pickleball Tournament Event Sponsor
  • Justice for All Family Day Event Sponsor
• Digital Presence: Social media video advertising (2 per year) and rotating website banner with logo
• Leadership Access: Address Executive Committee and Board of Directors at (5) meetings, Highlighted at Annual Membership Lunch and Annual Party
• Newsletter Distribution: Post your company newsletter on HTLA listserv
• Event Recognition: Major event acknowledgment with presentation screen advertising
• HTLA Membership

Contributing Business Partner

$20,000 | Limited to 10 Partners

Essential partnership level providing meaningful engagement with Houston's trial lawyer community.

Your Benefits Include:

• Educational Access: Attend 4 monthly CLEs, 4 webinars, 1 workshops, 1 Focus Your Case for Free
• Marketing Platform: 1 company-focused webinars and 2 membership emails
• Networking Opportunities: Access to membership socials, Women's Caucus events, and law school meet & greets
• Premium Event Participation:
  • Secretariat Sponsor at judicial event: HTLA Derby
  • Cruz the Course Sponsor at golf event: HTLA Bayou City Classic
  • Casino Night: All in for Justice Event Sponsor
  • Annual Pickleball Tournament Event Sponsor
  • Justice for All Family Day Event Sponsor
• Digital Presence: Social media video advertising (1 per year) and rotating website banner with logo
• Leadership Access: Address Executive Committee and Board of Directors at (3) meetings, Highlighted at Annual Membership Lunch and Annual Party
• Newsletter Distribution: Post your company newsletter on HTLA listserv
• Event Recognition: Major event acknowledgment with presentation screen advertising
• HTLA Membership
   

À La Carte Sponsorship Opportunities

Perfect for companies seeking targeted event visibility or enhanced partnership benefits

All sponsorship levels below will receive a post-event list of attendees

All in for Justice - Casino Night (January 2026)

Entertainment Sponsor - $8,000

Speak-Easy Bar Sponsor - $7,500

Gaming Table Sponsor - $5,000

Valet Sponsor - $5,000

House Bar Sponsor - $2,500

Swag Sponsor - $1,000

Gift Bag Sponsor - $300

• Can’t make it? Add a company-branded item to our gift bag!

Judicial Event – Derby Day (April 23, 2026)

Triple Crown Sponsor - $7,500

• Featured logo placement on banners, TVs, VIP suite, signage, promotional items
• Program inclusion and comprehensive digital marketing
• 15 tickets included with valet parking

Kentucky Derby (Bar) Sponsor - $5,000

• Logo featured on banners, signage, promotional items, and program
• Digital marketing inclusion
• 10 tickets with valet parking

Preakness Stakes (Food Stations) Sponsor - $5,000

• Comprehensive logo placement and digital marketing
• 8 tickets with valet parking

War Admiral (Valet) Sponsor - $2,500

• Strategic logo placement and program inclusion
• 8 tickets with valet parking

Secretariat Sponsor - $1,500

• Company name featured on signage and promotional materials
• 4 tickets with valet parking

HTLA Bayou City Classic - Golf Tournament (October 2026)

*Golf play is restricted to HTLA Attorney Members Only

19^th Hole Sponsor - $7,000

• Premium branding on all tournament materials and communications
• Prime tent location at clubhouse start/finish of course
• (2) Four-person carts for use

Putting Competition Sponsor - $5,000 (1 available)

• Premium on-course hospitality area
• Custom entertainment and engagement opportunities offering prizes during putting competition
  • Putting location will be situated along the course path as one of the holes
• Featured recognition in all communications
• (2) two-person carts for use

Hole Sponsor - $4,000 (4 available)

• Dedicated hole booth with games, beverages, and giveaways
• Digital marketing inclusion
• (2) Two-person carts for use

Cruise the Course Cart Sponsors - $3,500

• Mobile branding opportunity with beverage service
• Custom cocktail and beer service capability
• (1) Four-person carts for use

Breakfast Sponsor - $2,500

• Morning hospitality hosting
• Featured signage at breakfast
• (2) Four-person carts for use

Four-Part Trial Series: Voir Dire to Closing

                  Will be conducted across 4 separate dates

Sponsor - $2,000

• Happy Hour each day
• Company logo on signage
• Company logo on event registration site
• Company logo on event marketing emails

 

VP's of Sponsorship and Marketing
Will Hatchett & Michael Clinton
Rhonda High, Rhonda@htla.org
Dallon James, Dallon@htla.org