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Week of January 12, 2009
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Cancellation: This Thursday's Breakfast with the Judiciary
Austin Bar has cancelled this Thursday's Breakfast with the Judiciary. This great program will return next month on Thursday, Feb. 19. Check upcoming issues of Bar Code for information on the visiting judge and how to RSVP.
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Renew Your Membership Dues by January 19 to Participate in the 2009 Judicial Evaluation Poll
Mark it on your calendar, tie a string around your finger, set an alarm on your phone - whatever it takes to remember to renew your Austin Bar Association membership dues by next Monday, Jan. 19 so you can participate in the 2009 Judicial Evaluation Poll.
If you have questions about the poll or your membership status, please contact the Austin Bar at 472-0279. Don't delay!
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Member's Free Fourth Friday CLE, January 23
Date: Friday, Jan. 23
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: FREE; lunch provided by HT Staffing
Topic: Tried and True Techniques for Pickin' a Jury
Speaker: Richard "Racehorse" Haynes
CLE: 1 hour
RSVP to Mollie Gallagher at Mollie@austinbar.org or 472-0279.
It's back! Free Fourth Friday makes its first appearance of the New Year with legendary Texas criminal defense attorney Richard "Racehorse" Haynes.
Once referred to in Time magazine as one of the top six criminal lawyers in America, Racehorse has been involved in such landmark cases as The State of Texas vs. John Hill and the T. Cullen Davis murder trial. On a funnier note, he also represented the infamous Morganna, a.k.a. "The Kissing Bandit," who kissed everyone from Pete Rose to Nolan Ryan during baseball games.
Save a buck or two and join the Austin Bar for a free lunch and hour of CLE. This is one speaker you don't want to miss!
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2009 Austin Bar Foundation Gala, January 24
Date: Saturday, Jan. 24
Time: 6:30 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction; 8:00 Seated Dinner
Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto Blvd.
Cost: $165 for individual tickets; $2,500 to sponsor a table of 10; $5,000 to be recognized as a Foundation Sponsor; $10,000 to be recognized as a Foundation Benefactor
The Austin Bar Association brings you a night of Celtic revelry! Join us for an Enchanted Evening on the Emerald Isle as we raise funds to support the many projects of the Austin Bar Foundation. Take part in the Silent Auction before dinner, and the Super Silent and Live Auctions throughout the evening. You could win priceless sports memorabilia, unique pieces of art, or even a much needed vacation.
The following awards will also be presented:
David H. Walter Community Excellence Award - John Blazier
2009 Distinguished Lawyer Awards - Pike Powers and Robert J. Hearon, Jr.
For tickets, please contact Mollie Gallagher at Mollie@austinbar.org by Sunday, Jan. 18. See the Austin Bar Web site for a list of auction items.
We'll see you on the dance floor where we'll be grooving to the sounds of the Mysterious Ways!
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Civil Litigation Section to Vote on New Board of Directors, January 26
Date: Monday, Jan. 26
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
RSVP to Liz Parker at lparker@scottdoug.com
The Civil Litigation Section will be holding an administrative meeting to vote on the new Board of Directors. To view the seats to be voted on, please click here.
The meeting will also cover upcoming Section activities. All Section members are invited and encouraged to come vote and share their ideas for the upcoming year!
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AYLA Looking for Volunteer Mock Trial Judges, February 7
Date: Saturday, Feb. 7
Location: Travis County Courthouse, 1000 Guadalupe
AYLA is seeking volunteers willing to serve as judges for the Central Texas High School Mock Trial Competition. This competition allows teams of high school students from area schools to prepare and present all aspects of a mock trial (opening argument, closing argument, direct and cross examination of several witnesses). The winning team advances to the State Mock Trial Competition in Dallas with possible advancement to the national competition.
Mock trial experience is not necessary to serve as a judge. There is virtually no advance preparation needed (all judges will receive information describing the relevant issues). The time commitment is minimal -- each round lasts approximately two hours -- and CLE credit is available.
If you can volunteer a couple of hours on Saturday, Feb. 7 to help some potential future lawyers, please contact AYLA Mock Trial Committee co-chairs Nicki Glauser or Alfonso Hernandez.
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Become a Leader at the Bar Deadline February 27
The Austin Bar is seeking members that demonstrate a history of activity within the organized bar to serve as officers and directors for the 2009 - 10 year. Officer positions are one-year terms. Director positions are for two years. Nominees for the office of president-elect shall have served at least two years on the Board of Directors prior to assuming office.
Interested? Please send a resume along with the position title by Friday, Feb. 27 to: Austin Bar Association, Attn: Nominating Committee, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700, Austin, TX 78701.
The Nominating Committee's decision will be announced on or before Saturday, March 15. The number of candidates to be nominated for each position shall be left to the discretion of a majority of the Nominating Committee. Any qualified member not receiving the nomination of the committee may be included on the ballot by submitting a written petition signed by 75 members of the Bar. Such written petitions must be submitted by Thursday, April 9.
Voting shall be conducted at the annual meeting of the membership on Thursday, May 7 and via electronic ballot. If there is a contested race, early voting will begin on Thursday, April 16, 15 business days prior to the annual meeting.
If you have questions about the election process, please contact Austin Bar Executive Director DeLaine Ward at 472-0279.
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Recognize a Fellow Attorney by March 13
Here's your chance to acknowledge a fellow attorney who always rises to the occasion. The Austin Bar Association is seeking nominations for two awards that will be presented at our annual Law Day Banquet on Thursday, May 7.
Regina Rogoff Award
The Regina Rogoff Award is given annually to an attorney in Travis County that has demonstrated outstanding service in the public/non-profit sector. This award was created as a lasting tribute to the career achievements of Regina Rogoff, who started with Legal Aid in 1973 and was Executive Director for 19 years.
The Professionalism Award
The Professionalism Award is presented by the Austin Bar Association and Texas Center for Professionalism to a local lawyer who best exemplifies, by conduct and character, truly professional traits, who others in the bar seek to emulate, and who all in the bar admire.
Please send nominations by Friday, March 14 to DeLaine Ward at Delaine@austinbar.org or Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700, Austin, Texas 78701
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Featured Members Only Seminars: Events to Better Your Practice and Life
PowerPoint for Attorneys, January 30
Date: Friday, Jan. 30
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Topic: PowerPoint for Attorneys
Speaker: New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Austin
Cost: Free to members of the Austin Bar Association; lunch will be provided
RSVP to Michelle McFadyen at Michelle@austinbar.org or 472-0279 x111.
Retirewise Four-Part Seminar
Dates: Tuesday, Jan. 27; Tuesday, Feb. 3; Tuesday, Feb. 10; Tuesday, Feb. 17
Time: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Topic: Making the Most of Your Retirement
Speaker: MetLife
Cost: Free to members of the Austin Bar Association
RSVP to 877/590-0985 ext. 1704 or www.metliferetirewise.com.
Click here for more information and topics that will be covered in each seminar.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Tuesday, January 13 - Real Estate Law Section Meeting
Wednesday, January 14 - Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Section Meeting
Thursday, January 15 - Business, Corporate & Tax Law Section Meeting
Thursday, January 15 - Civil Appellate Law Section Meeting
Thursday, January 15 - Construction Law Section Meeting
Friday, January 16 - Estate Planning Section Meeting
Wednesday, January 21 - Administrative Law Section Meeting
COMMITTEES:
The following Austin Bar Committees are meeting at the Austin Bar office, 816 Congress, Suite 700.
Parking is available in the adjacent garage, accessible from 9th Street. Please feel free to attend any that interest you.
Since lunch is provided, please RSVP by noon the previous day to Mollie@austinbar.org or call 472-0279 with your name and the name of the committee.
Tuesday, January 13 - People's Law School Committee Meeting
Friday, January 16 - Women's Resource Fair Committee Meeting
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