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Week of May 10, 2010
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Courthouse Survey Launched
On Wednesday, May 5, the Austin Bar Association launched a survey of Austin Bar members requesting input on current and future needs surrounding court services and space.
Travis County is preparing a Strategic Needs Analysis and Facilities Master Plan for its Central Campus to plan for the appropriate space for county services in the downtown area, from today until 2035. The Analysis and Plan includes consideration of a new civil courthouse.
Input from area attorneys is key in creating a courthouse that meets the current and future needs of the citizens of Travis County. The survey was sent to all Austin Bar members for whom we have e-mail addresses. If you did not receive an e-mail, please check your spam filter, and set it to accept e-mails from BallotBox@BallotBoxOnline.com.
If you have further comments about the courthouse plans, would like to participate in the Courthouse Subcommittee, or would like to publicly share your experiences regarding the current courthouse, please contact Kat Hinson at Kat@austinbar.org.
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Travis County Civil Courts Online Information Seminars, May 14 and 28
Date: Friday, May 14 and Friday, May 28
Time: noon
Location: Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Courthouse, 1000 Guadalupe St., 250th Judicial District Courtroom
The Travis County Court Administrator's Office is introducing a new online service that allows users to submit Settings Requests and Ready Announcements 24 hours a day. Ready Announcements are still subject to the timing requirements set forth in Travis County Local Rules 3.1 and 3.2, but this new service allows users to submit their requests and announcements outside the normal 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. operating hours of the Court Administrator's Office.
Please join them at an informative seminar on Friday, May 14 or Friday, May 28. You will have the opportunity to register to use the new service at both of these sessions!
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AYLA Docket Call, May 20
Date: Thursday, May 20
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Chupacabra Cantina, 400 E. 6th St.
Stop by Chupacabra Cantina for a chance to unwind with friends at this month's Docket Call. Leave your wallet or purse behind because your cocktails and snacks are on AYLA and the Supporters of Bill White for Texas.
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Austin Bar Fit Challenge: Group Road Ride, May 22
Date: Saturday, May 22
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Castle Hill Fitness, 1112 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite B
Looking to add some variety to your workouts? Tired of the countless miles on the treadmill? Join your buddies at Castle Hill for a road ride in honor of May being Bike Month in Austin! There will be free oatmeal and coffee served at the cafe before the ride to get your pedals going. A beginner and intermediate group will be established before the ride so all levels are welcomed.
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Robert W. Calvert Chapter of American Inn of Court Accepting Applications, May 25
The Robert W. Calvert Chapter of the American Inn of Court is accepting applications for new members through May 25. The American Inn of Court movement is modeled after the English Inns of Court system and is composed of over 30,000 members in 48 states and the District of Columbia. The Calvert chapter meets monthly to examine issues related to ethics and professional conduct in the field of law. Applicants should send a letter requesting membership, along with a current resume and two reference letters, to the nominations committee c/o Jody Scheske, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, 300 W. 6th St., Suite 2100, Austin, TX 78701 or by email to jscheske@akingump.com.
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Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Needs Your Help
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid is attempting to identify the most pressing needs for no-cost civil legal services for eligible clients in our service area. Because there are approximately 20,000 eligible clients for each of their attorneys, they are not able to accept every potential client who needs help.
They are requesting your help in gaining opinions and information about the most pressing legal needs in our community. Please take the time to use this link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Z2YDR23 and complete the survey. The survey will be available through July 2010.
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Lunchtime CLE for AYLA Members Rescheduled, June 23
Date: Wednesday, June 23
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 Lawyer's 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
Did you think we left you hanging? Last week's CLE for members of AYLA has been moved to Wednesday, June 23. So make note and join us next month for what is sure to be an informative afternoon.
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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Featured Corporate Partner: LexisNexis Total Practice Solutions
LexisNexis and the Austin Bar Association have partnered to provide valuable member benefit packages and pricing for attorneys in solo and small law firms. LexisNexis Total Practice Solutions are unique offerings that are affordably priced and help in the business and practice of law. Visit their website to learn about your LexisNexis member benefits, products and services. To discuss your firm's unique needs, contact Kevin Bill at 512-/689-4928 or Kevin.Bill@lexisnexis.com.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Tuesday, May 11 - Real Estate Law Section Meeting
Wednesday, May 12 - Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Section Meeting
Monday, May 17 - ADR & Civil Litigation Joint Section Meeting
Wednesday, May 19 - Administrative Law Section Meeting
Thursday, May 20 - Civil Appellate Section Meeting
Thursday, May 20 - Construction 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, May 18 - Publications Committee Meeting
Friday, May 21 - Women's Resource Fair Committee Wrap Meeting
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