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Week of April 19, 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 from 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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19th Biennial Institute on Texas Law for Military Attorneys, April 22 & 23
Date: Thursday, April 22 and Friday, April 23
Time: noon to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Sam Houston Club, 1212 Stanley Road, San Antonio
Cost: $125 (Austin Bar members receive the pre-registration fee)
The Military Law Section of the State Bar of Texas invites you to this two-day event featuring topics such as Texas Consumer Law, Military Lending Act & Debt Collection, Texas Family Law, and more. This is not a great opportunity for just those legal professionals associated with the military, but for anyone interested in attending.
For a registration form and complete list of topics offered, please click here. Have questions? Please call 210-384-7365.
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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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Austin Lawyers Support Group, April 29
Date: Thursday, April 29
Time: noon to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Topic: AKS About Suicide To Save A Life: How & Why This is Critical for Attorneys in Austin/Travis County
Speaker: Merily H. Keller
The Austin Lawyers Support Group is a monthly education and support group for lawyers, judges and, law students seeking help or support while healing from depression, addiction, job stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues.
This month's meeting will be lead by Merily H. Keller, consultant in suicide prevention to Mental Health America of Texas and founding board member of Texas Suicide Prevention Council will speak about suicide deaths in our area as well as provide information on a new, non-proprietary gatekeeper training program that emphasizes recognizing suicide warning signs, and engaging in the ASK process: Asking about suicide, Seeking more information, and Knowing how and where to refer to help.
For more information, please call Texas Lawyer Assistance Program at 800-343-8527.
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Austin Bar Legislative Committee Meeting Update, April 29
The House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence interim hearing scheduled for Thursday, April 29 has been canceled. Asbestos-related mesothelioma causation and barratry testimony will now be heard on Wednesday, May 26.
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2010 Law Day Luncheon, April 30
Date: Friday, April 30
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Location: Austin Country Club, 4408 Long Champ Dr.
Speaker: Justice Eva Guzman
Held in conjunction with the Bench Bar Conference, this year's Law Day event will encompass the theme "Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges" and feature Justice Eva Guzman of the Texas Supreme Court as the speaker.
In addition, student winners of the Law Day Essay and Poster Contests will be recognized as well as the following honorees:
- Regina Rogoff Award: Ann Forman (posthumously)
- Professionalism Award: Phil Friday, Friday, Friday & Kazen
- AYLA's Liberty Bell Award: Chief Estela Medina, Travis County Juvenile Probation Department
- VLS' Joseph H. Hart Award: De Leon & Washburn
- VLS' J. Chrys Dougherty Award: Iris Gibson, Haynes and Boone
Tickets for the Law Day luncheon only are $35; click here for a ticket form. To pay by phone or for more information, contact Marissa Lara-Arebalo at Marissa@austinbar.org or 472-0279 x0. Mail checks, payable to the Austin Bar Association to 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700, Austin, TX 78701. If you are attending the Bench Bar Conference, the Law Day luncheon is included in the registration fee. To register for the Bench Bar Conference, click here.
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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 Offers New Job Flash
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:
Wednesday, April 21 - Administrative Law Section Meeting
Thursday, April 22 - Business, Corporate & Tax Law Section Meeting
Thursday, April 22 - Solo/Small Firm Section Meeting
Wednesday, April 28 - CAFA 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
Tuesday, April 27 - Judicial Affairs Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 29 - Animal Welfare Committee Meeting
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