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Week of September 28, 2009
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American Bar Association's State & Local Government Fall Meeting, Sept. 30 - Oct. 3
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 30 - Friday, Oct. 3
Location: InterContinental Stephen F. Austin, 701 Congress Ave.
The American Bar invites Austin Bar members to join the State and Local Government Law Section for their Fall Council Meeting. This meeting offers an opportunity to earn approximately five hours of CLE Credit on Friday, Oct. 2, as well as a chance to interact with the section’s leadership to learn how the section can assist your practice.
To learn more about this event, please visit the American Bar's Web site by clicking here.
If you cannot attend the entire meeting, join them for a kickoff reception at the Headliner’s Club, 221 W. 6 St., Suite 1100, on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 5:00 p.m. Please RSVP to bsurles@smith-roberston.com by Wednesday, Sept. 23.
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West Free CLE, Oct. 2
Date: Friday, Oct. 2
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Topic: Productivity Solutions for Litigators
Cost: Free CLE and lunch for Austin Bar members only
RSVP to Michelle@austinbar.org or 472-0279, x111.
West brings Austin Bar members the chance to earn one free hour of CLE. Join this Corporate Partner at the Austin Bar office for lunch and learn how to make your practice more productive. RSVP today to secure your spot.
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Join the Animal Welfare Committee, Oct. 8
Date: Thursday, Oct. 8
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
RSVP to Carol Tobias.
Austin is a very pet-friendly city so it only makes sense for the Austin Bar to have an Animal Welfare Committee. If animals large and small hold a special place in your heart, join the committee next Thursday for lunch.
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Austin Diocese Red Mass, Oct. 8
Date: Thursday, Oct. 8
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Red Mass - 203 E. 10th St.; Reception - 1600 Congress Ave.
RSVP to redmasscommittee@austindiocese.org.
The annual Austin Diocese Red Mass is being celebrated this year at St. Mary's Cathedral on Thursday, Oct. 8. The Austin Diocese invites all judges, attorneys, and other members of the legal community working in the Diocese of Austin. This year's speaker is John O'Leary, an inspirational and spiritual speaker. There will be a reception immediately following the Red Mass at the Diocese of Austin Chancery Office.
Red Mass marks the beginning of the judicial year and is a historical tradition within the Catholic Church. Dating back to the 13th century when it officially opened the term of court for most European countries, the first recorded Red Mass was celebrated in the Cathedral of Paris in 1245.
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Navigant Consulting Free CLE, Oct. 9
Date: Friday, Oct. 9
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Topic:Information Security Breaches: Detection, Response and Management
Speakers: Aaron Philipp & Todd K. Lester
Cost: Free CLE and lunch for Austin Bar members only
RSVP to Michelle@austinbar.org or 472-0279, x111.
Corporate Partner Navigant Consulting wants to help you secure your practice and clients' privacy. RSVP today to learn how to protect your practice from and react to information leaks.
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Experience Austin with Leadership Austin, Oct. 9 - Nov. 3
Experience Austin is an informative, interactive orientation to the city that introduces participants to Austin's issues, icons, institutions, and the people actively involved in creating solutions. The program is presented as a five session survey of Austin, including behind the scenes tours and introductions to leaders in the local government, economic, education, healthcare, and arts and entertainment communities. The program is ideal for those who are new to town or want to become more deeply engaged with all Austin has to offer. Experience Austin participants leave with a greater love for Austin and connections that will enrich both their personal and professional lives.
This season's programs will take place throughout October and the first week of November. Click here to register and learn more.
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Federal Court Practice Seminar, Nov. 13
Date: Friday, Nov. 13
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Topic: Productivity Solutions for Litigators
Cost: Free for Federal Bar Association members if registered before Friday, Oct. 16; $150 for all other attendees (Add $15 if checks/applications are postmarked after Saturday, Oct. 31.)
CLE: 7 hours including 1 hours of ethics credit
The Austin Chapter for the Federal Bar Association has been serving the Austin federal practitioner since 1985. Today, the Austin Chapter is growing fast, and presently has more than 130 members. The Austin chapter is committed to providing a community forum for all of the participants in the federal courts in Austin, and invites Austin Bar members to attend their Federal Court Practice Seminar.
All instructors are judges or prominent Austin attorneys, and each will be appearing live. A CD with rules, forms, and case discussion outlines will also be provided at the seminar. This course not only satisfies MCLE requirements, but also meets the federal practice seminar requirement for admission to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. To register, click here.
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State Bar of Texas President-Elect Process Underway
The State Bar Board of Directors is soliciting candidates for the 2010 president-elect race. State Bar Rules stipulate that the 2010 president-elect nominees shall come from non-metropolitan counties of the state (all counties except Bexar, Dallas, Harris, Tarrant, and Travis).
The Board of Directors Policy Manual describes the criteria for selecting nominees. The Board will consider potential nominees' involvement in State Bar committee work, knowledge of State Bar operations, participation in local and specialty bar association, and other activities demonstrating leadership ability. Although prior membership on the state Bar Board of Directors is not a prerequisite for nomination, it is important in determining whether a lawyer is a qualified nominee. Nominees should submit a resume and state of views of the key issues facing the Bar, the role they would play in dealing with those issues, and what they would seek to accomplish during their tenure as President, all within the overall strategic plan of the State Bar.
Over the years, the office of State Bar president should include men and women, ethnic and racial minorities, lawyers from large and small firms and sole practitioners, and those from urban and rural areas of the state. The Board is working toward that end in the selection process.
The Board Nominations and Elections Subcommittee is accepting names and background information of potential candidates. Please write the subcommittee to recommend potential candidates:
c/o Harper Estes and Joe Shannon,
Nominations & Elections Subcommittee Co-Chairs
P.O. Box 12487
Austin, TX 78711-2487
Anyone submitting a name for consideration should first obtain that person's consent to have his/her name submitted.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Tuesday, Sept. 29 - Technology and Computer Law Section Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 1 - Environmental, Natural Resources, and Water Law Section Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 7 - Family Law Section Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 7 - Labor & Employment Law Section Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 8 - Financial Institutions 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.
Monday, Oct. 5 - CLE Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Oct. 6 - Women's Resource Fair Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 8 - Animal Welfare Committee Meeting
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