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Week of June 1, 2009
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Job Posting: Attorney II or III - 53rd District Court
There is currently a job opening with Judge Scott Jenkins in the 53rd Judicial Civil District Court. To view the job description and requirements for employment, please click here.
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Reception for State Bar of Texas President-Elect Terry Tottenham, June 4
Date: Thursday, June 4
Time: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: AT&T Conference Center, Tejas Dining Room and Patio
1900 University Ave.
RSVP by calling 472-0279 x0
You are cordially invited by the Fellows and Life Fellows of the Austin Bar Foundation to a reception honoring incoming State Bar of Texas President-Elect Terry Tottenham. Join us to celebrate Terry's recent election victory and to congratulate him in person!
Parking is available in the garage located on 20th St.
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Family Eldercare Fans in Harmony Gala Featuring the Bar & Grill Singers, June 13
Date: Saturday, June 13
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd.
Family Eldercare’s Summer Fan Drive saves lives by providing fans and air conditioners to low-income older adults, people with disabilities, and families with children, and raises funds for other critically needed services as well.
Join the Bar & Grill Singers for an elegant evening of food, a silent auction, and festivities. Click here for more information.
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The Abuse and Neglect Case: A Practitioners Guide, June 18
Date: Thursday, June 18
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: University of Texas, The Commons Conference Center,
10100 Burnet Rd., #137
Cost: $18
CLE: 8.25 participatory hours including 1.25 ethics hours
Register by clicking here. Online registration is available through Wednesday, June 17.
The National Association of Counsel for Children in Denver is hosting a series of trainings called "The Abuse and Neglect Case: A Practitioner's Guide" in 14 cities throughout Texas in 2009, with their Austin training being held on June 18. This day long training event is focused on the needs of Respondent Parent's Counsel, Attorneys ad litem, and other practitioners who work in this area. It will provide a multidisciplinary overview of an abuse and neglect case from before its inception through final orders and appeal.
Please contact Peter Koelling at the NACC with any questions.
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2009 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, June 25 - 26
Date: June 25 and 26
Location: Hilton Anatole Hotel, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas 75207
Cost: One-day registration - $150; Two-day registration - $245
Register by clicking here. Reserve your hotel accommodations at 214/748-1200.
Join the State Bar of Texas for the 2009 Annual Meeting in Dallas. Highlights include:
- Bar Leaders Recognition Luncheon with keynote speaker David Brooks.
- Bench Bar Breakfast featuring co-founder of the Southern Poverty Law Conference Morris Dees.
- General Session Luncheon including a presentation from historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin.
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and Dallas attorney Bryan A. Garner presenting “Making Your Case.” *At press time, Scalia is committed to presenting if the Supreme Court’s schedule permits.
- Former FBI Director William Sessions speaking about the impact of digital pixels and the double helix on law practice and law enforcement.
- Section sponsored CLE tracks and joint programs including the Legislative Update, Senior Lawyers Track, Work Life Balance CLE, and Diversity Summit.
- Panel discussion with Dean Larry Sager (University of Texas School of Law), Dean John Attanasio (Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law), Dean Brad Toben (Baylor Law School), and Dean Ken Starr (Pepperdine Law School) titled "Future of the Profession – In the Eyes of Those Training the Next Generation."
Your registration includes access to all CLE events, Annual Meeting-sponsored meals, and all MCLE materials on a flash drive.
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Law and Legal Systems Delegation to Israel, November 7 - 15
Past Austin Bar President Richard Pena invites you to join him on a unique cultural and professional exchange program to Israel that includes time spent in some of the most intriguing locations in the world. The schedule will include professional meetings and discussions with your international colleagues, as well as an introduction to Israel 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 Richard’s previous experiences as delegation leader, he had remarkable face-to-face interactions with international peers through this exchange. He would be honored to share this unparalleled opportunity for professional development with you.
If you are interested in attending, we urge you not to delay your application as delegations tend to fill quickly. Apply online or find out more at www.peopletopeople.com.
If you prefer, contact your program representative, Gina Schumacher, at 877/787-2000, ext. 7920, or asia@peopletopeople.com.
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Recession Rescue from the American Bar Association
The American Bar Association wants you to know that you can count on them to help you get through these uncertain times. To provide you with relevant resources and benefits to assist you during this economic downturn, they have developed an Economic Recovery Resources Web site. It includes information on job searching, practice management, stress management, and many other helpful topics.
In addition to the portal, they have created the ABA Recession Recovery Teleconference Series. These programs are free to American Bar members and address topics such as marketing yourself, succeeding as a solo practitioner, adapting to the new legal environment, and stabilizing your outlook in an unstable world.
Don't forget to come back regularly, as resources, benefits, and programs will continue to be added as they become available.
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Featured Member Discount: American Bar Association Law Practice Management Books
ABA Law Practice Management Books are 20 percent off for Austin Bar members through LPM. Click here for more information.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Thursday, June 4 - Environmental Law Section Meeting
Friday, June 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 Mollie@austinbar.org or call 472-0279 with your name and the name of the committee.
There are no committee meetings at this time.
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