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Week of June 28, 2010
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Independence Day Closing Notice
The Austin Bar Association office will be closed Monday, July 5 to celebrate Independence Day. We hope that Austin Bar members are able to do the same to enjoy the long weekend with friends and family.
In addition, Bar Code will also take a vacation next week and return Monday, July 12.
Have a safe and fun 4th of July!
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Health Care Reform: What It Means for Employers, July 6
Date: Tuesday, July 6
Time: noon to 1 p.m.
Location: 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700, Seminar Room
Speaker: Tye Andersen
Cost: Free
RSVP to Michelle McFayden at Michelle@austinbar.org
Changes in health care legislation are in development! Everyone will want to be informed and attend Tye Andersen's presentation addressing the issues and implications for employers. Join us for this free, members only session.
This lunchtime CLE opportunity is brown bag only.
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South Austin Business Council Luncheon, July 13
Date: Tuesday, July 13
Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Omni Hotel, Downtown, 700 San Jacinto Blvd.
Topic: The Need and Impact of a New Austin Convention Center Hotel
Speaker: Bob Lander, President and CEO, Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau
Cost: $30 early/$35 week-of/$40 day-of for Council Members, $40 early/$45 week-of/$50 day-of for Non-Members
The South Austin Business Council Luncheon will feature keynote speaker Bob Lander, President and CEO of the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau. Lander explores the need for a new Austin Convention Center hotel and its potential impact on the local economy.
For more information or to register, please click here
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AYLA Docket Call, July 15
Date: Thursday, July 15
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Belmont, 305 West 6th St.
Enjoy this month's Docket Call like a Vegas high-roller would at the Belmont. Leave your wallet or purse behind because cocktails and snacks are compliments of AYLA, BBVA Compass Bank, and John Rubin, Bi-Lingual Mediation Services.
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AYLA Beer and Wine Tasting with Judges, July 28
Date: Wednesday, July 28
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Gingerman Pub, 301 Lavaca St.
Cost: $30 per person, $50 per couple
Tickets To purchase tickets, call Debbie Kelly at 472-0279 x105 or email Debbie@austinbar.org.
Judge some brews with the judges! Kick back and enjoy the opportunity to talk with the judges in a casual setting. This is a great opportunity for summer clerks and young lawyers to meet and mingle with Austin's judiciary.
AYLA members and summer clerks are invited to join AYLA on Wednesday, July 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Gingerman Pub for a beer and wine tasting with Judge David Phillips, County Court at Law #1; Judge Orlinda Naranjo, 419th District Court; Judge Scott Jenkins, 53rd District Court; Judge Stephen Yelenosky, 345th District Court; Judge Lee Yeakel, U.S. District Judge; Judge Gisela Triana-Doyal, 200th District Court; and Chief Justice Woodie Jones, Third Court of Appeals.
AYLA would appreciate sponsors for the event. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Cindy Grossman at cgrossman@gsrp.com.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Tuesday, June 29 - Bankruptcy 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.
There are no committee meetings at this time.
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