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Week of January 19, 2010
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Do You Have Your Tickets for the 2010 Austin Bar Foundation Gala?
Date: Saturday, Jan. 30
Time: 6:30 – Cocktails; 8:00 – Dinner
Location: Austin Music Hall, 208 Nueces
Cost: Individual tickets are $135; Half Table Sponsorships (five guests) are $1,250; Table Sponsorships (table for 10 guests) are $2,500; Foundation Sponsorships (table for 10 guests) are $5,000; and Foundation Benefactor tickets (table for 10 guests) are $10,000.
The 2010 Austin Bar Foundation Gala has received a Texas-size twist that we know Austin Bar members and their guests will enjoy. Grab your boots and Stetson for A Night Under the Texas Stars as we dance, eat, drink, and raise funds for the Austin Bar's many charitable projects. Contact Debbie Kelly at 472-0279, x105 or Debbie@austinbar.org for tickets. Click here for more information on 2010 Austin Bar Foundation Gala.
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Breakfast with the Judiciary, Jan. 21
Date: Thursday, Jan. 21
Time: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: $10
RSVP to Michelle McFadyen at Michelle@austinbar.org or 472-0279, x111.
Judge Orlinda Naranjo from the 419th Judicial Civil District Court is ready to answer your questions over a hot breakfast. RSVP to Michelle McFadyen today and rise and shine with the Austin Bar next Thursday!
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AYLA Docket Call, Jan. 21
Date: Thursday, Jan. 21
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Elephant Room, 315 Congress Ave.
Loosen your tie or kick off your heels with AYLA at their monthly Docket Call. Celebrate the end of another workweek with friends and colleagues at The Elephant Room next Thursday. Thank you to Docket Call sponsor Synergen Consulting.
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Members Only Free Fourth Friday CLE, Jan. 22
Date: Friday, Jan. 22
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Speaker: Judge Suzanne Covington, 201st Judicial Civil District Court
Topic: Professionalism in and around the Courtroom--a Judge's Perspective from 19 Years on the Bench
CLE: 1 hour
Cost: Free
RSVP to Marissa Lara-Arebal at Marissa@austinbar.org or 472-0279, x111.
Still recovering from those holiday shopping sprees? That's no reason to miss out on great CLE! The Austin Bar invites you to one of our favorite programs: Members Only Free Fourth Friday CLE. Earn one hour of CLE over lunch next Friday all while saving a buck.
Judge Covington will cover attorney-court communications, courtroom demeanor, and dealing with stressful situations.
Thank you to our sponsor Primus Networks. For more information on Primus Networks, please contact Jane Sanders at 225-5424 or jane.sanders@primusnetworks.com.
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AYLA Lunchtime CLE, Jan. 25
Date: Monday, Jan. 25
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
CLE: 1 hour
Cost: Free
RSVP to Debbie Kelly at Debbie@austinbar.org or 472-0279, x111.
Ever wondered what an in-house corporate counsel does? Interested in becoming one yourself or in learning how to provide more effective services to your corporate clients? Then come join AYLA for a free hour-long CLE on corporate counsel practice. A panel of counsel from Dell, Velocity Credit Union, and Seton will share their perspectives on what it takes to be a successful corporate counsel, what they expect from outside counsel, and current challenges and best practices.
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Austin Lawyer's Support Group, Jan. 28
Date: Thursday, Jan. 28
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Topic: Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Please join the Austin Lawyers Support Group for their first meeting as Mary Boone speaks about Cognitive Behavior Therapy. This therapy focuses on identifying and reframing thinking errors that lead to negative feelings which, in turn, lead to problematic or self-defeating behaviors. It's a mind and mood-altering experience without chemicals, hangovers, or risk of legal problems!
Meetings are confidential. For more information, please call Texas Lawyers Assistance Program at 1-800-343-8527.
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Free CLE Training Seminar on Children's Medicaid Appeals, Jan. 29
Date: Friday, Jan. 29
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: Free for those who agree to handle two Medicaid appeals during calendar year 2010. The seminar will cost $190 for other attendees.
In partnership with Advocacy, Inc. and Texas Legal Services Center, Volunteer Legal Services is holding an all day CLE seminar. It will be a nuts-and-bolts type training so no previous experience in health care law is required. Paralegals who have a supervising attorney to assist as needed are welcome to attend.
Download the event brochure and register online.
Please contact Anna K. Meyers at 476-5550, ext. 304 or akmeyers@vlsoct.org for additional information.
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AYLA Looking for Volunteer Mock Trial Judges, Feb. 6
Austin Young Lawyers Association is seeking volunteers willing to serve as judges for the Central Texas High School Mock Trial Competition on Saturday, Feb. 6. 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. The competition will take place in the Travis County Courthouse at 1000 Guadalupe.
If you can volunteer a couple of hours on Saturday, Feb. 6 to help some potential future lawyers, please contact AYLA Mock Trial Committee co-chairs Nicki Glauser nglauser@velaw.com or Brad Compere bradleycompere@yahoo.com.
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Women's Resource Fair Needs Your Help, March 27
The Austin Young Lawyers Association is holding the third annual Women's Resource Fair for homeless and low-income women on Saturday, March 27 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Schmidt-Jones Family Life Center, 1300 Lavaca St. (Across from the First United Methodist Church).
Last year, close to 400 homeless and low-income women and children came to the fair and were able to access medical care, social services, resume writing workshops, and clothing in addition to legal services provided by lawyer volunteers. Even more attendees are expected this year.
The WRF Committee is asking for donations of water bottles, pocket calendars, small umbrellas, hotel size toiletries, notepads, and pens. The WRF Committee would also appreciate donations of canvas bags to make it easier for attendees to tote these things. Please bring all donations to the Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700. Debbie Kelly is available to answer any questions you have at 472-0279, x105 or Debbie@austinbar.org.
Clothing donations are needed for this year's clothing closet. Women's business casual attire (especially larger sizes) and children's clothes are needed most. Please bring all donations by Friday, March 27 to the Austin Bar Association office at 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700. Please contact Michelle McFadyen at Michelle@austinbar.org or 472-0279, x111 with questions.
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SBOT 2010 YouTube Contest - The Importance of the Legal System
Calling all budding actors, producers, and directors! The State Bar of Texas is holding its annual YouTube Contest and is looking for participants to creatively answer the following questions: Why are lawyers important to our society? How is the court system important to our society?
Contestants should answer either of those questions in a short 30 second, family-friendly video that flows like a public service announcement. To enter, submit your video to www.youtube.com/group/texansonjustice by Thursday, April 1. You must also mail an original copy of your video on DVD or videotape to YouTube Contest, c/o State Bar of Texas, Attn: Judy Marchman, 1414 Colorado St., Austin, TX 78701. Include your name and YouTube username on the copy.
There will be divisions for participants who are over and under 18 years of age. If a contestant is under 18 years old, he or she must submit a signed parental permission form found at www.texasbar.com/texansonjustice. Division winners will receive $500, an expenses-paid trip to the awards presentation in Austin in April, and the chance for their video to be made into a PSA for the State Bar. A People's Choice Award will also be selected.
Lights, camera, action - it's time to roll the footage and see what kind of acting chops the members of the Austin Bar have.
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Featured Member Discount: Law Firm Merchant Account
There's never been a better time to begin accepting credit cards in your firm! Use credit cards to gain new clients, quickly get paid, and reduce collections in 2010. Save up to 25 percent off processing fees when you switch to the Law Firm Merchant Account.
For a limited time, open a Law Firm Merchant Account at NO COST! The contract is month-to-month and all standard fees associated with opening a merchant account are waived. Begin accepting credit cards and guarantee payment for your legal services.
Today through Feb. 12, 2010, the $150 virtual terminal start-up-fee is waived for all Austin Bar Association members. Call 866/376-0950 or click here.
About the Law Firm Merchant Account
The Law Firm Merchant Account, credit card processing for attorneys, is a custom payment solution. AMS examined the requirements for handling client funds and developed a solution that resolves the ethical dilemma attorneys face when processing credit cards. The Law Firm Merchant Account is approved and recommended by over 50 bar associations as the correct way to accept credit cards.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Wednesday, Jan. 20 - Administrative Law Section Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 21 - Business, Corporate & Tax Law Section Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 21 - Civil Appellate Section Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 21 - Construction Law Section Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 28 - Solo/Small Firm 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 Marissa@austinbar.org or call 472-0279 with your name and the name of the committee.
Wednesday, Jan. 27 - Women's Resource Fair Committee Breakfast Meeting
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