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Week of September 8, 2008


Make a Difference Today through Austin Bar Projects

The Austin Bar Association maintains 20 committees through which numerous projects and programs are coordinated. From promoting diversity in the legal profession to developing a variety of CLE offerings to maintaining relations between the Bench and Bar, Austin Bar committees offer a wide range of opportunities for members to get involved.

Please visit the Austin Bar Web site to learn about each committee and sign-up for your favorites. Please contact Carol Tobias at 472-0279 x106 with any questions concerning committees.

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There's Still Time to Take Part in the Austin Bar's Second Annual ALS Fundraiser

The Austin Bar's Second Annual ALS Fundraiser was a homerun! However, the Austin Bar still has a few auction items left, meaning you still have time to join the fight against ALS. Please join the Austin Bar in combating ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) on behalf of Nancy Matchus and the family of Austin attorney Michele Morgan.

Visit the Austin Bar Web site for pictures of the auction items. We know you'll find something there that will make a great accessory in your office, game room, or even as a Christmas present.

Contact Debbie Kelly regarding the items at 472-0279 x105 or Debbie@austinbar.org.

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CLE Committee Working Lunch, September 15

Date: Monday, Sept. 15
Time:noon.
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700

The Austin Bar's committee for the planning and execution of our Fourth Friday Free CLE Program needs you! This is your golden opportunity to be a guiding force in the creation of exciting, relevant CLE programs for the upcoming year, which include planning the Newly Licensed Attorney, Jumpstart CLE and our annual Holiday Ethics Seminar. You are invited and encouraged to attend a working lunch at the Austin Bar office on Monday, Sept. 15 to have your voice and ideas heard. In the meantime, you may share your suggestions with Michelle McFadyen at Michelle@austinbar.org. All suggestions are welcome!

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Breakfast with the Judiciary, September 18

Date: Thursday, Sept. 18
Time:7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: $22 (includes breakfast and parking validation)
RSVP: Advance reservation and pre-payment are required. Send your check to Debbie Kelly at the Austin Bar Association address listed above or email Debbie at Debbie@austinbar.org or call 472-0279 x105

Getting out of bed at the end of the week can sometimes be a real drag. Join United States District Judge Lee Yeakel and let the Austin Bar help you start your Thursday off right.

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Upcoming Meetings

SECTIONS:
Tuesday, September 9 - CAFA DVD Viewing

Tuesday, September 9 - Real Estate Law Section Meeting

Wednesday, September 10 - Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Section Meeting

Thursday, September 11 - Financial Institutions Section Meeting

Wednesday, September 17 - Administrative Law Section Meeting

Thursday, September 18 - Business, Corporate, and Tax Law Section Meeting

Thursday, September 18 - Civil Appellate Law Section Meeting

Friday, September 19 - Estate Planning and Probate 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.

Wednesday, September 10 - Settlement Week Committee Meeting

Monday, September 15 - CLE Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 17 - Austin Bar Foundation Meeting

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