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Week of April 12, 2010
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Austin Bar and AYLA Elections
Annually in May, both the Austin Young Lawyers and Austin Bar hold elections for the next year's officers and directors. This year, the Austin Bar board candidates are uncontested, and therefore will not require a vote. Early voting for AYLA directors and officers began on Friday, April 9. If you are a member of AYLA, you should have received an e-mail form Ballot Box on April 9. You may choose to vote in person rather than online by coming to the AYLA office at 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700.
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Last Week to Volunteer with Pick Me! A Jury of My Peers this Week
Time is running out to volunteer with the popular Pick Me! A Jury of My Peers program. Whether you’d like to serve as an attorney or judge, there are still plenty of classes that need your help this week. 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.
Click here to sign up to volunteer and view open dates. For more information or questions, please contact Brooke Williams at 472-0279 ext. 108 or Brooke@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 Tuesday 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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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 eight participants for the class to take place. The class currently has six registrants so there's still plenty of room for you!
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AYLA Docket Call Moved to April 22
Date: Thursday, April 22
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Cedar Door, 201 Brazos St.
This month's AYLA Docket Call has been moved from this Thursday to next. Stop by for a drink with friends on AYLA. Spring has sprung and it's time to get out of the office and from behind that desk. See you next week!
Don't forget to thank our sponsor the Judge Jeff Rose Campaign.
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Members Only Free Fourth Friday, April 23
Date: Friday, April 23
Time: noon to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: Free
Speaker: Professor Stanley Johanson, The University of Texas School of Law
Topic: Common Ethical Issues Through the Eyes of an Extremely Ethical Person
RSVP to Marissa@austinbar.org or 472-0279.
It’s never too early to get a jump on your CLE hours for the year. Join the Austin Bar for our monthly Members Only Free Fourth Friday. A member benefit you don’t want to miss, it’s a great way to meet other Austin-area attorneys while earning crucial CLE hours.
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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.
Those not attending Bench Bar can still attend this year's Law Day Luncheon, featuring Justice Eva Guzman of the Texas Supreme Court as the keynote speaker.
Close to 30 judges will be attending this year and tickets are only $35. 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. In addition to Justice Guzman, the lunch will feature awards presented to Ann Forman (posthumously); Phil Friday; Chief Estela Medina; De Leon & Washburn; and Iris Gibson. RSVP to Marissa Lara-Arebalo at Marissa@austinbar.org.
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Donate Your Time to LegalLine
Lawyer Referral Service’s monthly LegalLine is an invaluable resource to the public offering brief legal advice over the phone. Lawyer volunteers use the LRS office to help callers determine if further legal help is required. If more assistance is needed, callers are referred to LRS for a consultation with a lawyer or to other community service organizations for assistance.
As of now, volunteers are needed for June 1, July 6, and Aug. 3. Contact Shawn Jamail at Shawn@austinbar.org to participate.
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Featured Member Benefit: Austin Bar Career Center
Looking for a change of pace? Needing to hire someone new for your office? The Austin Bar Career Center is a great place to start your search for that new job or fresh talent. Click here to start your search.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Tuesday, April 13 - Real Estate Law Section Meeting
Wednesday, April 14 - Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Section Meeting
Thursday, April 15 - Constuction Law Section Meeting
Monday, April 19 - Civil Litigation Section Meeting
Thursday, April 22 - Business, Corporate & Tax Law Section Meeting
Thursday, April 22 - 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.
Tuesday, April 20 - Publications Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 22 - People's Law School Committee Meeting
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