Ben Barlow was sworn in as a new director of the State Bar of Texas on  June 20^th. He represents Tarrant, Johnson, Hill and Ellis counties. For the 2013-2014 year, Mr. Barlow will serve on the Affordable Legal Services Committee and New Director’s Orientation Committee. In addition, he will serve as a board advisor to  the State Bar’s School Law section and  Labor and Employment Law section. He will also act as advisor to the Bar’s Court  Rules and Professionalism standing committees. .