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Week of August 18, 2008
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Austin Lawyer Wants Your Opinion!
The Austin Lawyer newsletter is launching "The Great Debate," a new point/counterpoint feature in our September issue. Each month, Austin Bar President Bob O'Boyle and Austin Lawyer Editor Candace Windel will debate a current issue, not solely from the perspective of what the law is, but considering how public policy may drive the evolution of law.
This month's question:
Was the State of Texas justified in seizing the minor children from parents at the Yearning for Zion Ranch?
Please e-mail your response to austinbar@austinbar.org with the subject line "Austin Lawyer Quote" and indicate whether you want your name included. The top 4 to 6 quotes will be included in the September issue of Austin Lawyer.
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E-Filing 101: Upcoming E-Filing Changes and Important Operational Dates, August 19
Last week's Bar Code incorrectly listed Erica Lopez's e-mail. Her correct e-mail is erica.lopez@co.travis.tx.us. Please contact Erica with any questions or to RSVP for this event.
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 19
Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon
Location: County Clerk's Training Center, 5501 Airport Blvd.
CLE: 1.0 hours
Cost: Free
The Travis County District Clerk, along with the County Clerk and District Judge John Dietz, is extending an invitation to the Austin and Travis County legal community to attend E-Filing 101. The event will include one hour of free CLE credit as well as important upcoming e-filing changes and operational dates in the Travis courts.
RSVP to Erica Lopez at 854-9737 or erica.lopez@co.travis.tx.us.
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Members Only Fourth Friday Free CLE, August 22
Date: Friday, Aug. 22
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Speaker: Senator Kirk Watson
Topic: What To Expect In The 81st Legislative Session
CLE: 1.0 hours
Cost: Free; thank you to our sponsor, PMG, Your "Off-Site" Personnel Department
Gas prices got you down? The Austin Bar wants to help you save a buck!
RSVP to Michelle McFadyen at 472-0279 x111 or Mollie@austinbar.org to earn a FREE hour of CLE while listening to Senator Kirk Watson. Lunch is on PMG so bring your appetite
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Client Development: How to Use the Internet to Find and Attract New
Clients, August 26
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 26
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
CLE: .5 hours
RSVP to Michelle McFadyen at Michelle@austinbar.org
Lexis Nexis would like you to enjoy a complimentary lunch and learn about the latest developments in internet marketing strategies and search engine optimization. Presented by Brian Farrell, this free CLE promises to be both interesting and beneficial to your practice.
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Recent Supreme Court Cases Likely to Have a Practical Impact in Federal
District Court, September 4
Date: Thursday, Sept. 4
Time: noon
Location: Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin Downtown, 701 Congress Ave.
CLE: 1.0 hours
Cost: $20 per person for FBA members, $25 for nonmembers
Join Judge Sam Sparks for a CLE lunch as he discusses recent, precedent-setting Supreme Court cases.
Please register with Beverly Waak at bwaak@fulbright.com. Pre-payment is required by Thursday, Aug. 28, and should be sent to:
Beverly Waak
Fulbright & Jaworski
600 Congress Ave., Suite 2400
Austin, TX 78701
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Let's Celebrate "State Bar President Silver Medalist"...Claude Ducloux, September 6
Date: Saturday, Sept. 6
Time: 6:30 p.m. registration and cocktails; 7:15 p.m. program begins
Location: Renaissance Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd.
He's made us all laugh for years. Let's return the favor. Join JoAnn Merica as emcee and many special celebrity guests including the Bar & Grill Singers, Senator Kirk Watson, Tom Kite, Dicky Grigg, Former State Bar President Martha Dickie, Don Carnes and other surprise guests as they roast the man who has had such a positive influence on the legal profession and the Central Texas community.
All Proceeds designated for Family Eldercare’s Capital Campaign & Endowment Fund. Please click here to view an invitation and for an RSVP card.
For more information, please contact, Amanda Lynch at 512/483-3561 or alynch@familyelcercare.org
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Nominate an Outstanding Colleague by September 22
The Austin Bar Association will be presenting the David Walter Community Excellence Award and the Distinguished Lawyer Awards at the 2009 Austin Bar Foundation Gala.
The Austin Bar is currently accepting nomination for these prestigious awards. All nominations must be submitted by Monday, Sept. 22, to the Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700, Austin, Texas 78701 or e-mailed to DeLaine Ward at Delaine@austinbar.org.
The David Walter Community Excellence Award is presented to an Austin Bar member who has recently made a significant impact in the community and, at the same time, raised the profile of the profession.
Past winners include:
2004 - Given to David Walter posthumously
2005 - Denise Hyde
2006 - Todd Wong
2007 - Clarke Heidrick
2008 - Cindi Lazzari(posthumously)
The 2009 Austin Bar Distinguished Lawyer Award recognizes the dedication and hard work of an attorney who has practiced for 30 years or more and has significantly contributed to the profession and the community.
Past winners include:
2001 - Judge Tom Blackwell, Judge Mace Thurman, and Will Davis
2002 - Jack Eisenberg, Dick McCarroll, and Sam Perry
2003 - Tom Davis, Pam Giblin, Judge Pete Lowry, and Broadus Spivey
2004 - Mike Cook and Larry Temple
2005 - Shannon Ratliff, Bill Whitehurst, and Larry York
2006 - Tim Herman and Pat English
2007 - Richard Pena and Fred B. Werkenthin
2008 - Tom Ausley and Myra McDaniel
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16th Annual Land Development Seminar, September 26
Date: Friday, Sept. 26
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Omni Austin Hotel, 700 San Jacinto Blvd
CLE: 6.5 hours
Cost: $135 for Section Members, $150 for Austin Bar/AYLA Members, $160 for Non-Members
Save the date to join the Real Estate Section as they explore nine interesting topics at the 16th Annual Land Development Seminar. RSVP to Michelle McFadyen at Michelle@austinbar.org.
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Regina Rogoff to be Honored at 2008 Rostow Awards Dinner, October 16
Date: Thursday, Oct. 16
Time: 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. Reception; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Dinner & Awards Ceremony
Location: Four Season Hotel – Austin, Grand Ballroom, 98 San Jacinto Blvd.
Cost: $150 for an individual ticket; sponsorships are available
The Austin Project invites you to their 2008 Rostow Awards Dinner where longtime Executive Director of Legal Aid, Regina Rogoff, will be honored with the Leadership Award. Rogoff has a long record of service to the Austin community in both the legal and healthcare areas, and is being recognized for the profound impact and contribution she has made through her work with People's Community Clinic, Central Texas Legal Aid, and in her many other leadership roles.
For more information on purchasing tickets or becoming a sponsor, please contact Christine Gaussiran at Christine@theaustinproject.org.
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Register Now for Race for the Cure and Win Big Bucks
Over 660 participants have already registered for the 2008 Race for the Cure sponsored by Komen Austin!
Their goal is to pump up registration by adding 50 new registrants per day through the end of August. Anyone who registers for the Race by August 31 will be entered in a drawing to win a $100 gift card from Academy Sports & Outdoors. Spread the word to friends and family about the Race and encourage them to register and win.
Register now by clicking here.
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Featured Corporate Partner: Lexis Nexis
LexisNexis offers flexible services and big savings for attorneys in small law firms, new members, and solo practitioners. Their wide range of services include client development, research solutions, practice management and litigation services. Click here to take advantage of your exclusive Member Benefit.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Tuesday, August 26 - Health 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 to receptionist@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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