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Week of July 27, 2009
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Wall Raising for Tamika Nobles' Legal Build a Huge Success
On Saturday, July 18, members of the Austin Bar Association, Tamika Nobles and her family, and many dedicated Habitat for Humanity volunteers gathered at the Legal Build home site for a truly inspiring occasion - the raising of the walls for Tamika's home! It was hot work, but we don't think anyone who was there would have missed it.
Among the participants were: Susan Salch, Sheri Hiroms, and David Greenberg of Cantilo & Bennett, whose $10,000 donation allowed us to begin building; David Sheppard (who nicely provided lunch for the workers); Judge Raul Gonzalez, Justice of the Peace, Pct. #4; Sarah Foster, Haynes and Boone; Kennon Peterson, the Supreme Court's Rules Attorney; Mishell Kneeland and Frank King from the Attorney General's Office; and Jessica Walters, a summer associate from Thompson Coe, along with family members and friends.
A brief ceremony commemorating the start of the project kicked off the day and reminded everyone of the hard work that Habitat for Humanity does every day to ensure that affordable housing is available to hardworking people like Tamika.
Tamika and her friends worked side by side with members of the Austin Bar and volunteers. The group worked hard in the heat but by the end of the day the walls for Tamika's home were in place and the trusses were on the roof, ready for the next group to install. Everyone agreed that it was a rewarding and fulfilling experience! A longer report and pictures are available on Austin Habitat's blog.
Although this represents a terrific milestone for this year's Legal Build, the committee still needs to raise just over $33,000 to complete Tamika's home. Every bit helps. Please consider clicking here and helping them reach their goal so that Tamika can move into a safe home this fall!
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U. S. District Judge Lee Yeakel to address Criminal Law Section, July 29
Date: Wednesday, July 29
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: $10
RSVP to Amber Vazquez Bode at amberv@lawyers.com
The Criminal Law Section of the Austin Bar Association would like to invite all Austin Bar members to hear United States District Judge Lee Yeakel make a very important announcement regarding new policies and procedures in federal court. All attorneys who practice criminal law or have an interest in what is happening in federal court are strongly encouraged to attend.
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2010 Equal Justice Works Fellowship Webinar, July 29
Equal Justice Works will be holding a series of Webinars this summer to explain the 2010 Equal Justice Works Fellowship Application process to career services providers and interested host organizations. The presentation will include how to apply for the Fellowship, as well as a question and answer period. The Webinar for Texas will take place on Wednesday, July 29, from 3 to 4 p.m.
If interested in attending, please send an e-mail to Carlyn Zaugg at czaugg@equaljusticeworks.org with your name and organization. Once you respond, she will send a message with information on how to login and phone into the Webinar. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Carlyn at 202-466-3686, x133.
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Let Your Voice be Heard by Friday, July 31
That's right, the Austin Bar Association wants your opinion on how we're doing. However, you have limited time to do so. Please complete the Membership Survey that was sent via e-mail by Friday, July 31, and let us know what you think about Austin Bar programs, benefits, services, etc. This is YOUR association, and to best serve you, we need to know what you like, what you don't like, what's working for you, and what's not.
Contact Carol Tobias at Carol@austinbar.org or Kat Hinson at Kat@austinbar.org with any questions about the survey.
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CLE Committee Seeking New Ideas, August 3
Date: Monday, August 3
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
RSVP to Michelle McFadyen at Michelle@austinbar.org
Do you have fresh, interesting ideas for CLE this Bar year? Or maybe you have a new take on an old topic? If so, please contact Michelle McFadyen at Michelle@austinbar.org or 472-0279 x111 and speak with her about joining the CLE Committee. Take advantage of this opportunity to plan what CLE you'll be earning this year.
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School Supply Drive Aims to Make 2009-2010 an A+ Year
New shoes are not the only thing some children are lacking at the beginning of the school year. Many do not have the pencils, paper, or other basic supplies to help them be successful from day one of the new school year.
That is why the Austin Bar and AYLA have partnered with For the Children to contribute to the education of public elementary school students in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties by procuring and distributing basic school supplies. Campus allocation is based on the number of students qualifying for federal free or reduced-cost lunch programs.
To help start these students off on the right foot, you may bring cash, checks made out to For the Children, or supply donations to the Austin Bar office by Friday, Aug. 7. Don't forget to put a donation box in your office to gently remind co-workers to donate. Click here to learn more about the For the Children program.
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Settlement Week: Sept. 14 - 18
The Austin Bar Association, in collaboration with the Travis County district judges, the County Court at Law judges, and the Dispute Resolution Center, is holding Settlement Week from Sept. 14 - 18, which gives people a chance to settle their cases in a cost-effective manner with the aid of a trained, neutral mediator.
If you would like to submit a case, please fill out and submit the case submission sheet to the Dispute Resolution Center no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2009. The $25 administrative fee (checks made payable to the Dispute Resolution Center) should be delivered to the DRC with the case submission sheet.
You may obtain a settlement week package by clicking here.
The Austin Bar is looking for attorney mediators to volunteer in this public service project. Click here for a Mediator Form, due to the DRC no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2009.
For specific questions regarding Settlement Week, please call Kris Donley, Executive Director of the Dispute Resolution Center, at 279-1901 or Settlement Week Chair Jason Snell at 477-5291.
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State Bar of Texas: A Message from the President
SBOT President Roland Johnson shares some thoughts on the economic downturn and how the SBOT is here to help. Click here to read the article in full.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Wednesday, July 29 - Criminal 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.
Judicial Affairs Committee was erroneously reported as having a meeting tomorrow, July 28. The committee will resume meetings in the fall.
Tuesday, July 28 - Legal Build Committee Meeting
Monday, August 3 - CLE Committee Meeting
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