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Week of July 16, 2007
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The Red Cross Needs Your Help!
Texas has experienced its worst flooding in over 50 years, and the Red Cross has been there to help. The Red Cross has
responded to floods across Texas - from Wichita Falls down to Harlingen, including the severe flooding here in Central Texas.
Current cost estimates for statewide Red Cross flood response are around $4 million, and they need our help!
The Red Cross is asking Austin Bar Association members to consider helping the victims of thousands of disasters across the
country each year, disasters like the Texas floods, by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief
Fund. This fund enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to the victims of disaster.
To donate:
- Go online to http://www.firstgiving.com/austinbar. After you make a
donation, you will receive an automatic email confirming your donation.
- If you prefer, you can mail your donation by check to Austin Bar member and member of the board of the Red Cross of
Central Texas, Kurt Kuhn. Mailed donations should be made payable to the “American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund”
and should be sent to Kurt Kuhn at Brown McCarroll, 111 Congress, Suite 1400, Austin, Texas, 78701.
The Red Cross honors donor intent – if you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster, please do so at the time
of your donation.
For any questions, contact Adrian Loucks, Director of Development for the Red Cross of Central Texas at (512) 929-1229.
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Free CLE from Austin Asian American Bar Association – This Wednesday, July 18
Join the AAABA as they present “One Lawyer for Company and Employee” this Wednesday, July 18.
Speaker: Tom Nesbitt, Fulbright & Jaworski
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Seminar Room, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: Free
CLE Credit: 1.0 hour (ethics)
RSVP to: Michelle at michelle@austinbar.org or 472-0279.
Happy hour to follow
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What’s Your Favorite Judge’s Favorite Wine?
Learn that and more at AYLA’s Judicial Wine Tasting. Join AYLA, four members of the judiciary, and one of our local
legislators for wine, hors d’ oeuvres, and a chance for personal contact with our special guests.
Guests include: Judge Barbara Hervey, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals; Judge Darlene Byrne, 126th District Court; Judge
Gisela Triana, 200th District Court; Judge Elisabeth Earle, Travis County Court at Law #7; and Texas State Representative
Eddie Rodriguez, District 51.
This is a great way for young lawyers and summer associates to interact with local judiciary and legislative delegates on a personal level.
Space is limited for this exclusive event, so sign up today!
Date: Thursday, July 19
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Seminar Room, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: $40
RSVP: To Debbie Kelly by Wednesday, July 18, at Debbie@austinbar.org or 472-0279
All proceeds from the wine tasting will go to the AYLA Foundation, which supports such community projects as Holiday
Baskets and They Had a Dream, Too.
Additionally, AYLA is offering sponsorship opportunities at several financial levels that include tickets to the event, as
well as advance recognition. All sponsorships are tax deductible. The deadline for sponsorships is tomorrow,
Tuesday, July 17.
For more information regarding sponsorship, please contact Mari Robinson at
mari.robinson@tmb.state.tx.us or Mike Johnson at
mjohnson@thompsoncoe.com.
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Austin Bar Members-Only Free CLE - Friday, July 27
The Austin Bar Association is offering free CLE opportunities now on the fourth Friday of each month for members of the
Austin Bar.
Join us on Friday, July 27 for:
Title: How Bankruptcy Affects Non-Bankruptcy Lawyers
Speaker: Lynn Butler, Brown McCarroll
Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Seminar Room, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: Free; Thanks to sponsor Provident Mortgage Group, lunch will be provided.
To RSVP, e-mail or call Michelle or Mollie at 472-0279 by noon on Thursday, July 26. Please specify whether or not you
would like lunch.
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Ethics Can Be Murder – TCWLA Provides CLE with a Literary Twist
Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association presents “Ethics Can Be Murder” on Friday, July 27.
Join San Antonio author and attorney Jay Brandon, Judge Lora Livingston, and attorney and ethics expert Chuck Herring for
a discussion of the ethical issues raised in Brandon’s exciting book, Executive Privilege. In this action-packed
thriller, which is provided to you as part of your registration, the First Lady seeks a divorce from the sitting President
of the United States. The ensuing cover-up of government secrets, assassination plots, and dirty dealing, make this book a
fast-paced read.
Don’t miss your chance for this thrilling way to earn your ethics credit. The CLE is limited to a small number of
registrants to facilitate discussion – so sign up today!
Date: Friday, July 27
Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Seminar Room, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
CLE Credit: 3.0 hours (ethics)
Cost: $65 for TCWLA members, $85 for nonmembers
Send checks to Velva L. Price, Law Office of Hubert Bell, Jr., 1907 N. Lamar, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78705
For questions contact Velva L. Price at 469-9006.
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Save the Date - ALS Fundraiser, August 2
Join the Austin Bar for its ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Fundraiser on behalf of Nancy Matchus and the family of
Austin attorney Michele Morgan.
Date: Thursday, August 2
Time: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St.
Special Guest: Senator Kirk Watson
Watch Austin Lawyer and Bar Code for more information.
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Listen to This – American Bar Brings You Great Resources
The American Bar Association offers a wealth of free audio resources that you can listen and subscribe to, including:
- Information on technology and the business of law;
- Tips and tactics for trial practice;
- CLE; and,
- ABA authors discussing a variety of legal topics.
Click here to listen to the current episode of
each of the four podcasts offered on your computer. You don't need an iPod to listen or subscribe to any episode, but you
can subscribe to any of these podcasts and have them automatically downloaded to your computer and iPod or other mp3 player.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
There are no section meetings this week.
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.
Adoption Day Attorney Committee Meeting – July 19
Time: Noon
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