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Week of March 2, 2009
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Leadership Austin: Engage Speaker Series Breakfast, March 3
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Location: Chez Zee, 5406 Balcones Drive
Cost: $25 ($20 for members of the Essential Class Alumni Association)
Time: 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast;
8:00 to 9:00 a.m. – Presentation
The most recent available American Hospital Association survey reports that Central Texas hospitals spent almost $500 million to care for the un- and under-insured in Central Texas. Historically, teaching hospitals, academic physicians, and residency programs form the backbone of the nation’s healthcare safety net. Teaching hospitals, which represent 30 percent of all hospitals, provide 80 percent of the charity care delivered in the country. Recent news has highlighted a potential affiliation agreement between the Seton Family of Hospitals and the University of Texas that would allow the Seton system to serve as the primary teaching hospitals for an Austin-based medical school. Where does this potential agreement stand? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a regional medical school in Central Texas, and how might it impact the healthcare safety net in this region?
Speakers:
- Susan Davenport - Vice President, Business Retention and Expansion, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
- Dr. Sam Shomaker - Seton Family of Hospitals
- Discussion moderated by Jim Walker - Executive Director, Central Texas Sustainability Indicators Project
For information on Leadership Austin please visit www.leadershipaustin.org. To register for the Engage Speaker Series, please click here.
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Limited Scope Representation Comes to Travis County, March 4 and March 18
Sometimes a client does not require your full time or attention. This is the perfect instance to draw up a contract for Limited Scope Representation. This is the concept of providing only specified legal services to a client, rather than handling all aspects of a client’s case.
There are two upcoming opportunities for you to learn more about Limited Scope Representation; a great way to gain from an expanded market of persons who are able to afford some legal assistance.
Date: Wednesday, March 4
Location: Green Pastures, 811 W. Live Oak St.
Time: noon
Cost: $18 for Family Law Section Members, $20 for Non-Members of the Family Law Section, and $25 at the door
CLE: .75 hours
RSVP to abafls@yahoo.com or 472-1311.
Date: Wednesday, March 18
Location: Ned Granger Building, Commissioner's Courtroom, 314 W. 11th St., 1st Floor or view it through Webcast by clicking here
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 for lunch if watched at the Ned Granger Building; free if viewed from your home or office computer
RSVP to the Lawyer Referral Service at leslie@austinbar.org or 472-1311 if watching the Web cast at the Ned Granger Building.
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National Healthcare Decision Day Preparation, March 5
Date: Thursday, March 5
Location: Seton's Administrative Office Building, 1345 Philomena St.
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
CLE: 1 hour
RSVP to Julie Wright at jwright@fulbright.com
Seton Family of Hospitals is partnering with AYLA for National Healthcare Decision Day on Thursday, April 16. Healthcare Decision Day is a nationwide effort to call attention to the importance of every adult taking the time to complete Advanced Directives. These directives allow individuals to make healthcare choices prior to a time when they may lose capacity to make healthcare decisions. Some studies show that as many as 80 percent of adults do not have Advanced Directives! AYLA would like to be part of changing that statistic and helping people understand that it is never too soon to put your wishes in writing. Seton and AYLA will be conducting a series of "Education Day" workshops during the week of April 13 through 17 and are looking for attorneys who can volunteer two hours of time during that week to assist with the workshops.
The training will provide education on the following topics:
- Four Types of Advance Directives: Directive to Physicians Family
or Surrogates, Medical Power of Attorney, Out-of-Hospital
Do-Not-Resuscitate Order, Declaration for Mental Health Treatment
- How to complete the forms for these Advance Directives
- Witnessing requirements for the forms
- When the directives are/are not in effect
- Process for resolving conflicts that may arise at the end-of-life
Please RSVP to Julie Wright at jwright@fulbright.com if you plan to attend the training and would like to volunteer for two hours the week of April 13 through 17.
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Financial Planning in Chaotic Times Seminar for AYLA Members, March 6
Date: Friday, March 6
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free; lunch will be provided
RSVP to Debbie Kelly at Debbie@austinbar.org.
How have you reacted during these chaotic times? Avoided opening your 401K statements because it is too painful? Cruised your neighborhood to see who is having their house foreclosed? Wondered why Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com can afford multiple Super Bowl ads?
Members of AYLA are invited to join Kuruvila Mani of Mani Financial Services in a discussion of what you can do to stay focused on your priorities during these chaotic financial times.
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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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Austin Bar Association's Annual Blood Drive, March 24
Date: Tuesday, March 24
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
It's that time of year again! It's time for Austin Bar members to roll up their sleeves and get to work donating blood. Upcoming Bar Code E-bulletins will have information on when and how to sign-up your office to donate.
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Women's Resource Fair Needs Your Help, March 28
Date: Tuesday, March 24
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
The Austin Young Lawyers Association is holding the second annual Women's Resource Fair for homeless and low-income women on Saturday, March 28 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Schmidt-Jones Family Life Center, 1300 Lavaca Street (Across from the First United Methodist Church).
Last year, 130 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 20 lawyer volunteers. Even more attendees are expected this year. In addition to the services from last year, dental care, hair stylists and others will be added.
Like last year, attendees will be able to access a legal clinic staffed with lawyer volunteers. It will be a one-day only event for the lawyers; they'll just be there to counsel and advise. Any follow-up that's needed will be handled by Texas RioGrande Legal Aid or by a referral to Volunteer Legal Services. Lawyers will be needed for morning (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and afternoon (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.) shifts, but of course, if anyone wants to stay all day, that's fine too! Contact Heather Godwin at hgodwin@trla.org to volunteer for the legal clinic, indicating which shift you are available for.
Also needed:
- Volunteers to help set up on Friday afternoon/evening and to break down after the event on Saturday afternoon. Volunteers are also needed throughout the day on Saturday to help with registration, intake, childcare, and the clothing closet. Please contact Lauren Kleine or Cindy Tom at womensresourcefair@hotmail.com or 343-7887 to volunteer.
- Clothing donation 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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Advertise with Austin LSA for Free
Are you looking for qualified applicants? Are you needing to save money on advertising for that open position? Austin Legal Secretaries Association offers free postings on its career center board to assist you in filling your staffing needs. The postings are available for viewing on Austin LSA’s website at www.austinlsa.org. However, Austin LSA respects your privacy and only releases information regarding the posting upon proof of membership in Austin LSA. Please contact Mary Bernal at mbernal@lglawfirm.com or 322-5838 for more information.
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Featured Corporate Partner: Navigant Consulting
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Wednesday, March 4 - Labor & Employment Law Section CLE
Wednesday, March 4 - Family Law Section CLE
Thursday, March 5 - Civil Appellate Law Section CLE
Tuesday, March 10 - Real Estate Law Section CLE
Wednesday, March 11 - International Law Section CLE
Thursday, March 12 - Financial Institutions Section CLE
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.
Friday, March 6 - Women's Resource Fair Committee Meeting
Monday, March 9 - Finance Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 12 - Austin Bar Nominating Committee Meeting
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