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Week of April 30, 2007
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National Lawyer Novelist to Speak at Law Day Luncheon, Tomorrow, May 1
The Austin Bar Association's Law Day Luncheon takes place tomorrow, Tuesday, May 1 - and you don't
want to miss out. Join us in welcoming special guest speaker, national lawyer novelist James Grippando.
Grippando is a best-selling author of twelve legal thrillers, including When Darkness Falls, and has
recently written his first book for young adults, Leapholes, a story that leads its reader through
monumental legal cases throughout history. His insight, experience, and humor promise to be extremely
entertaining combination.
In addition, the Austin Bar will be recognizing Ronnie Earle in honor of his 65th birthday and his
ongoing commitment to the Austin legal community.
Date: Tuesday, May 1
Time: 11:45 a.m.
Location: Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, 700 San Jacinto, Capital Ballroom
Tickets are sold out! For more information, please call 472-0279.
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AYLA Board Elections Begin Tomorrow, May 1
The Austin Young Lawyers Association will be holding elections for 2007-2008 Board positions from
May 1 through May 10. All AYLA members who have provided an e-mail address to the AYLA office will
receive an e-mail from Ballot Box on May 1. Those who do not receive an e-mail or choose to vote in
person can visit the AYLA office May 1 through May 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday, and vote with a paper ballot.
To view information on board candidates, visit AYLA's Web site at www.ayla.org.
For more information, contact Debbie Kelly at debbie@austinbar.org
or 472-0279.
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Summary Jury Trial is Back - Cases Wanted Now Through This Tuesday, May 1
The Austin Bar Association, in partnership with the Travis County District Courts and the University
of Texas Law School, created the Summary Jury Trial Project in the spring of 2006.
A summary jury trial combines the information from a condensed trial-complete with witnesses and a
jury-with a mediation between the two parties. It allows the parties to try their case in front of a
jury and hear their findings. Although the outcome of the trial is non-binding, the information
provided by the jury is invaluable in helping the parties understand the probable outcome of proceeding
to a full, binding trial.
This year, the project will be conducted from May 21 through June 1 in the Eidman Courtroom at the
UT Law School.
Cases can be submitted now through this Tuesday, May 1, 2007. Case Submission Forms are available at
www.austinbar.org/SummaryJuryTrialApplication.pdf
or can be e-mailed to you by contacting Randy Howry at
rhowry@hermanhowry.com.
Completed forms should be faxed to Geoff Weisbart at 482-6891.
For additional information, contact Judge Darlene Byrne, Judge Joe Hart, Tracy McCormack, Geoff Weisbart,
or Randy Howry.
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Bankruptcy Section Seminar - This Friday, May 4
Join the Austin Bar's Bankruptcy Section as they present a day-long seminar titled "Red Flags: An
Overview of Non-Bankruptcy Laws to Help Your Clients' Welfare and Your Income Stream."
Topics include: Texas Deceptive Trade Practice and Consumer Protection Act, Defective
Construction/Repairs, Home Equity Issues, Landlord/Tenant, Predatory Lending, Truth-in-Lending/
Installment Loans/Payday Loans, Debt Collection Practices, Credit Reporting, and Insurance Scams
and Other Red Flags.
Date: Friday, May 4
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Seminar Room, 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 700
CLE Credit: 5.5 hours (1.5 hour ethics)
Cost: $110 for section members; $115 for nonmembers; $95 for legal assistants
RSVP: To Lisa C. Fancher at 322-4708 or lfancher@fbhh.com
For more information contact Lisa Fancher at 322-4708 or
lfancher@fbhh.com
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E-Filing in the Travis County District Courts, This Friday, May 4
As most lawyers in the Austin area have heard by now, Judge John Dietz has issued a standing order
mandating electronic filing and electronic service for designated cases filed in the District
Courts of Travis County. The case types that Judge Dietz designated as TexasOnline eFile cases are:
Asbestos Related Injury, Home Equity Foreclosures, and Negligence.
To help you learn about this topic of growing importance, Travis County District Courts are
holding an informative CLE on e-filing, hosted by Judge Dietz and District Clerk Amalia
Rodriguez-Mendoza.
The timely CLE will be presented by CaseFileXpress, One Legal, Inc., Law Place, TexasOnline eFiling
for Courts, MyFileRunner, Forms Workflow, and ProDoc.
Date: Friday, May 4
Time: 9:00 a.m. to Noon (guided tours by service providers and district clerk staff)
Location: Travis County Courthouse, 1000 Guadalupe, Room 314
CLE Credit: 1.0 hour
RSVP: To Lydia Garcia at 854-9737 or
Lydia.garcia@co.travis.tx.us
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Cast Your Ballot for Austin Bar Board Positions and Proposed Bylaw Change - Last Chance, May 1
Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 1, is your last chance to vote in the Austin Bar Board election. E-mail ballots
for the 2007 Board elections have been sent out to all Austin Bar members who provided their e-mail addresses.
If you have not received the e-mail or choose to vote in person,
you may visit the Austin Bar office at 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, April 30, and 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, May 1 or cast your ballot
at the annual Law Day Luncheon Tuesday, May 1 at 11:45 at the Omni Hotel.
Bios of the Board Candidates can be viewed on the Austin Bar Web site at
www.austinbar.org/austinboardcandidates.shtml.
A proposed amendment to the bylaws is also on the ballot. Please visit
www.austinbar.org/2007amend.shtml
for more information.
If you have provided your current e-mail address and have not received an electronic ballot, or if you have
any questions, please contact the Austin Bar Association at 472-0279.
If you received the poll and had trouble voting, please contact Scott at
scott@austinbar.org
or 472-0279.
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Law Day Appreciation - Save 30 percent* on LexisNexis Bookstore Purchases, May 1 through May 8
Each year on May 1, Law Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the significance of the practice of law
and justice. This year, in honor of Law Day, LexisNexis is extending a special Law Day Appreciation sale
to members of the Austin Bar. Available through May 8, 2007, Austin Bar members can receive a 30
percent discount on bookstore purchases made at the LexisNexis online bookstore.
Visit
http://bookstore.lexis.com/bookstore/catalog?pcode=LNLAWDAY
to receive 30 percent* off your LexisNexis bookstore purchases from May 1 through May 8. Choose the
books you need to enhance your practice, and enjoy them at a discount. You may also go directly to
http://bookstore.lexis.com/bookstore/catalog
and enter promo code LNLAWDAY when you check out.
*30 percent discount not available on all products. Some restrictions may apply. Offer ends May 8, 2007.
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Pictorial Directories Have Arrived - Pick Yours Up Today!
The Austin Bar's 2006-2007 Pictorial Directories are here and ready for your viewing pleasure.
Directories are available for pick up at the Austin Bar office, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you are an attorney at a firm with more than 15 attorneys, then
yours will be delivered to your office.
For questions, please call 472-0279.
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Say Cheese! 2007-2008 Membership Directory Photos
RCL Portrait Design will again be taking photos for the Austin Bar's 2007-2008 membership directory during
the month of May. If you have never been photographed or would like a new photo taken, please call RCL at
266-8921 to arrange an appointment. There is a $7 sitting fee.
You may also submit a photo for the directory to jenny@austinbar.org.
Submitted photos must be at least 300 dpi at a size of 2" by 3".
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PAPA Turns 20 - May 11
The Political Asylum Project of Austin is celebrating 20 years of immigrant advocacy with a birthday
luncheon honoring attorney and immigrant rights champion Barbara Hines. Come celebrate with them!
Date: Friday, May 11
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Stephen F. Austin Intercontinental Hotel, 701 Congress Ave.
For more information, call 289-8618 or e-mail: papaturns20@gmail.com
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Nominate a Worthy Candidate for Inn of Court Membership - Due June 1
The Robert W. Calvert Inn of Court is accepting membership nominations for the Inn year 2007-08 in the
Associate, Barrister, and Master categories.
If you would like to be nominated, or to nominate yourself, contact W. Wade Porter at 620 Congress Ave.,
Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78701 or wwp@aaplaw.com. You may also contact
any current Inn member.
Please include a resume as well as any references or endorsements. The deadline for submitting nominations is
June 1, 2007.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Wednesday, May 2, Family Law Section Meeting
Tuesday, May 8, Real Estate Law Section Meeting
Wednesday, May 9, Oil, Gas, & Mineral Law Section Meeting
Thursday, May 10, Financial Institutions 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 to
receptionist@austinbar.org
or call 472-0279 with your name and the name of the committee.
People's Law School Committee Meeting - May 2
Time: Noon
Animal Welfare Committee Meeting - May 4
Time: Noon
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