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Week of April 5, 2010
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One Volunteer Opportunity with Pick Me! A Jury of My Peers this Week
Do you have an hour of free time this week? The award-winning program has an opening this week that needs to be filled quickly:
- Wednesday, April 7 - 11:25 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Liberal Arts & Science Academy - 1 Attorney
The response by the teachers, students, lawyers, and judges has been overwhelmingly positive. Two attorneys and one judge are needed for each classroom to conduct a mock voir dire. It is imperative that we fill these spots and keep our commitment to each class.
There are plenty more volunteer opportunities through Friday, April 16. Click here to sign up to volunteer and view other open dates. For more information or questions, please contact Brooke Williams at 472-0279 ext. 108 or Brooke@austinbar.org.
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Members Social Networking Lunch, April 8
Date: Thursday, April 8
Time: noon
Location: Green Pastures Restaurant, 811 W. Live Oak
Cost: $21
RSVP to Michelle McFadyen at 472-0279, x111 or Michelle@austinbar.org.
Looking to get more involved in the Austin Bar? Would you like to meet some new Austin Bar members? As the latest Austin Bar member benefit program, this monthly social lunch hour is the perfect place for new and seasoned members to come together and make the most of their membership.
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UT Law Small and Midsize Firm Happy Hour, April 8
Date: Thursday, April 8
Time: 6:00 ot 8:00 p.m.
Location: Serranos at Symphony Square, 1111 Red River St.
RSVP by tomorrow, April 6 to Amanda Watkins at awatkins@law.utexas.edu or 232-6056.
The Career Services Office at The University of Texas School of Law invites you and your fellow practitioners to join them at their 10th annual Small & Midsize Firm Happy Hour. This is an opportunity to meet outstanding UT Law students and share your insights about working in a small or midsize firm or as a solo practitioner.
Dress is business casual. Tex-Mex food and drink will be served.
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Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans Committee Training, April 12
Date: Monday, April 12
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Baylor University School of Law
Cost: Free
Incoming State Bar President Terry Tottenham is focusing on veterans' legal issues during his term. The Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans Committee is hosting a training in Waco at Baylor University School of Law on Monday, April 12. The training will cover the process in appealing a veteran's benefit case that has been turned down. Seating is very limited. If you are interested in participating in this free CLE, please contact Kelley Jones King at kking@texasbar.com The Austin Bar Association has formed a Veterans Committee to be chaired by Randy Howry and Jo Ann Merica. The committee plans to have a legal clinic around Veterans Day. If you are interested in participating, please e-mail DeLaine Ward at Delaine@austinbar.org.
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Austin Legal Secretaries Association Monthly Meeting, April 13
Date: Tuesday, April 13
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Topic: Ethics
RSVP to pheaney@vbllp.com or alexis.montgomery@strasburger.com.
LSA will host their monthly meeting next Thursday and invites you to attend. No State Bar CLE is offered, but it is a great way to network and learn about changes in the law. RSVP to reserve your spot.
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Breast Cancer Legal Advocacy Workshop, April 16
Date: Friday, April 16
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Brown McCarroll, 111 Congress Ave.
Cost: Free
Out of all women born today, one in eight will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life. Chances are you or someone you know has had some experience with this disease. Cancer patients face a variety of legal problems related to their illness including healthcare concerns, insurance company refusal to authorize needed treatment, and employment related issues. This seminar will provide information to assist attorneys who do not ordinarily handle cases of this type. Attendees will become aware of practices, procedures, and statutory enactments that will help them to assist clients with legal problems resulting from their illness. Information will also be provided on how attorneys can become advocates for breast cancer patients.
The panel will address a number of legal issues related to a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, including insurance coverage and ERISA issues, labor and employment issues, public benefits, and a comprehensive review of a hypothetical patient’s case.
To register for this event by Thursday, April 8, please click here.
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Multidistrict Litigation CLE and Luncheon, April 16
Date: Friday, April 16
Time: noon to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: $35
CLE: 1.5 hours
RSVP to AustinMDLCLE@kslaw.com.
Curious about multidistrict litigation? Have you ever wondered which judges get selected for the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation? What factors make a case more likely to get MDL treatment? Which district courts get assigned MDL cases?
Current MDL Panel Judge and Senior United States District Judge Royal Furgeson will address these questions and more regarding multidistrict litigation next Friday.
Presented by the Austin Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas
Antitrust and Business Litigation Section.
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Self-Defense Workshop for Austin FitBar, April 17
Date: Saturday, April 17
Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Castle Hill Fitness, 1112 N. Lamar, Suite D
Cost: Free and open to Austin Bar members only
RSVP to celeste@castlehillfitness.com is required.
Have too many episodes of Law & Order or Criminal Minds left you a little jumpy? Then it's time to take a Self Defense class courtesy of Castle Hill Fitness. Reclaim your peace of mind and learn how to protect yourself.
There must be at least 8 participants for the class to take place.
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Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Bench Bar Conference, April 30
Join the Austin Bar Association and the Austin Young Lawyers Association in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Bench Bar Conference April 30 at the Austin Country Club. To honor this milestone, organizers have designed a program to encourage discussion between the bench and bar regarding practice in Travis County through panel presentations with audience participation and collaboration.
In addition, this year's luncheon will be in conjunction with Law Day, featuring Justice Eva Guzman of the Texas Supreme Court as the keynote speaker.
Close to 30 judges will be attending this year. After a full day of CLE, attendees will be treated to a wine tasting, dinner, and game night with judges. Click here for a registration form.
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Featured Member Benefit: Lifetime Fitness South
Lifetime Fitness South is interested in giving Austin Bar members a discount on membership, products, and services. We are currently trying to assess the interest level of Austin Bar members. If you might be interested in joining, please e-mail Michelle McFadyen at Michelle@austinbar.org.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Wednesday, April 7 - Family Law Section Meeting
Wednesday, April 7 - Labor & Employment Law Section Meeting
Thursday, April 8 - Financial Institutions Section Meeting
Tuesday, April 13 - Real Estate Law Section Meeting
Wednesday, April 14 - Oil, Gas & Mineral 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 Marissa@austinbar.org or call 472-0279 with your name and the name of the committee.
Tuesday, April 6 - Austin Bar Foundation Meeting
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