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Week of April 26, 2010
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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: ASK 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. She 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 Update
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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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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Fit Bar Committee Participates in 28th Annual Schlotzsky's Bun Run 5k, May 2
Date: Sunday, May 2
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Auditorium Shores, Riverside Dr. and S. 1st St.
The Schlotzsky's Bun Run is Austin's longest running 5k race. Co-sponsored by Austin Young Men's Business League, proceeds benefit Austin Sunshine Camps. ASC provides hundreds of underprivileged kids the opportunity to go to summer camp, absolutely free, where they get leadership training, team-building exercises, and interaction with role models from AYMB.
This year, Austin Fit Bar has obtained a registration discount code for Austin Bar members giving you no excuse not to get your buns running for the cause. The code to receive $2 off registration is ABAFIT2010. Click here to register and use the code. We'll see you at the race!
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Lunchtime CLE for AYLA Members, May 7
Date: Friday, May 7
Time: noon to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Topic: White Collar Meets Flashing Red Lights - A Civil Lawyers Guide to the New Trend in Criminalization in Lieu of Litigation or Regulation
Speaker: David Gonzalez, Sumpter & Gonzalez
Cost: Free
RSVP to Julie Wright at jwright@fulbright.com
Austin criminal defense attorney David Gonzalez of Sumpter & Gonzalez will deliver an entertaining and informative presentation on how criminal investigations can imperil your civil clients and what can be done to preserve your clients' rights. AYLA members RSVP today for this free hour of CLE.
This lunchtime CLE opportunity is brown bag only.
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Law and Legal Systems Delegation to Brazil, Nov. 13-21*
Richard Pena invites you to join him on a unique cultural and professional exchange program that includes time spent in some of the most intriguing locations in the world. Their schedule will include professional meetings and discussions with international colleagues, as well as an introduction to Brazil at sites that will expand your knowledge and broaden your cultural view.
People to People Citizen Ambassador Programs provides extraordinary access to people and places, giving insight far beyond what ordinary "tourists" can hope to experience. During his previous experiences as a delegation leader, Pena has had remarkable face-to-face interactions with international peers through these People to People exchanges.
If you are interested in attending, do not to delay your application as delegations tend to fill quickly. Apply online or find out more at www.peopletopeople.com.
*Participants return to the United States on Nov. 22.
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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 28 - CAFA Section Meeting
Wednesday, April 28 - International Law Section Meeting
Wednesday, May 5 - Family Law Section Meeting
Wednesday, May 5 - Labor & Employment 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 27 - Judicial Affairs New Courthouse Subcommittee Meeting
Thursday, April 29 - Animal Welfare Committee Meeting
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