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Week of September 29, 2008
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The Constant Counselor Ethics Sustainability Amidst Change, October 1
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 1
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Belo Mansion, 2101 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX 75201
Cost: $125 (includes luncheon and reception)
Hosted by the Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism, this program will address the sustainability of high-performing corporate law environments small, medium, and large and the pressures of law departments to maintain accountability and integrity. There will be presentations focusing on:
- the Corporate Counsel's role in ethics sustainability;
- the Corporate Counsel's relationship with auditors and the Board Audit Committee; and
- the perspective of the Audit Committee and the expectations of Corporate Counsel.
To register, visit www.txethics.org.
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State Bar of Texas Military Law Section CLE & 50th Birthday Celebration, October 10 - 11
Date: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 - 11
Location: State Bar of Texas, 1414 Colorado
Cost: $120 for the program and Saturday luncheon; $35 additional luncheon tickets for guests
CLE: 6.25 hours
Register by clicking here and returning the form by Friday, Oct. 3.
Plan to join the State Bar of Texas Military Law Section for their fall meeting and CLE program. Attendees will hear from several lawyers who defended courts martial arising out of Haditha, Iraq. A military judge will share her experience hearing cases in Iraq, and there will be a presentation on the Boumediene v. Bush Supreme Court case. In addition to an informative program, the section will be celebrating its 50th year with a reception Friday evening.
Those wishing to pay by credit card should contact Chris Barker in Jim Higdon's law office at 210/349-9933, and be sure to mention you are with the Military Law Section and registering for this event (if Chris Barker is not available, please ask for Cindy Garrett). If you have any questions or would like to register after Oct. 3, please contact Kay Perry at 210/287-4348.
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24th Annual John Ben Shepperd Texas Leadership Forum, October 10 - 12
The centerpiece of the Texas Leadership Forum is the opportunity for some of the best and brightest young professionals in Texas to engage in hands-on breakout sessions aimed at discovering and developing solutions to the challenges facing our great state, and compete for the opportunity to work with members of the Texas Legislature to develop legislation to address these issues.
The weekend also provides plenty of opportunities to network, build relationships, and collaborate with your peers and colleagues in the setting of our beautiful State Capitol. (CLE is available for legal professionals.)
This year the agenda includes some exceptional guests, such as Texas House of Representatives Speaker Pro Tempore Sylvester Turner, Texas State Senator Kel Seliger, Clark Ervin, Director of the Homeland Security Initiative at the Aspen Institute, and John Boettiger, President of the Texas Lyceum and many other outstanding local and state leaders.
For more information on cost and how to register, visit the Texas Leadership Forum Web site.
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Dial for Good, October 13 - 17
Volunteer Legal Services needs YOU to call your fellow attorneys during their annual week-long Phone-a-Thon fundraiser from Oct. 13 - 17. Prizes to callers who raise the most money! Contact Trish McAllister at tmcallister@vlsoct.org or 476-5550 x303 for more information.
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People to People Citizen Ambassador Program: U.S. - India Law Forum
As Chair of the U.S. - India Law Forum, Richard Pena invites you to join him and other prominent legal professionals to participate in this important international exchange. This delegation, specializing in law and legal systems, will convene in India from February 28 through March 8, 2009.
Continuing Legal Education credits are being sought for this program and will be confirmed prior to the time of travel. Participants may qualify for approximately 12.5 CLE credit hours.
The purpose of the U.S. - India Law Forum is reciprocal knowledge and expertise exchange between American and Indian legal professionals. This cross-cultural program is designed to:
- examine and explore the two largest legal communities in the world - the U.S. and India;
- meet with some of India's leading lawyers and discuss key legal issue in both countries; and
- increase cross-cultural understanding and appreciation of the legal profession.
You may apply for enrollment for the delegation by clicking here. Select Apply and enter your first and last name. Next, in the three drop down boxes, select Law, India, and U.S. India Law Forum with Pena.
If you have questions regarding the delegation, you are encouraged to contact their Program Representative at People to People Citizen Ambassador Programs, Debbie Long, at 877/787-2000 x7921.
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Big Bear Hugs and Books Needed for Austin Adoption Day
Children are not the only ones being adopted on Adoption Day. Several hundred teddy bears also find a new home and family on this special day. One large teddy bear is presented to each child being adopted in Travis County, and one small bear is given to each of their siblings.
Bears and books geared toward toddlers through young adults may be dropped off at the District Court offices at the Courthouse or brought to the Austin Bars office at 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700. The Adoption Day Committee asks that bears (or other stuffed animals) be new or very gently loved and books be in perfect condition.
To participate in this memorable and rewarding opportunity, contact Denis Hyde at 479-9911 or Kat Hinson at the Austin Bar at 472-0279 x108.
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Join a Race for the Cure Team Today!
Come out and walk, run, or skip for a cure at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sunday, Nov. 2. With two great teams to join, you have absolutely no excuse to not partake in the fun for such a worthy and necessary cause.
Participate with other Austin Bar members and join the Fitness Committee's team to help make it the largest team of any other non-corporate organization. To join, click here. Go down the page to the "Austin Lawyers" team and then to the far
right to click on "Join Team." Contact Fitness Committee Chair, Brad Houston, at Brad@BradHoustonLaw.com with any questions you might have.
You may also join or donate to the team of President of the Susan G. Komen Austin affiliate George Noelke, the Cure Happens Today, by clicking here. The team is made up of Komen Austin board members and our community leaders who are inspired to end breast cancer. If you have any questions, please contact George Noelke at noelke@noelke.org. This address was incorrect in the past two Bar Codes. Please note the correct address is noelke@noelke.org.
Make a difference this year by donating, participating as an individual, or creating your own firm team at www.komenaustin.org.
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Featured Member Discount: Austin Bar Association Career Center
Austin Bar Association Career Center can help you find the perfect employer or employee. Just register with our virtual recruiting office to take advantage of an extensive resource center that allows you to: post/edit your confidential resume online, research potential employers, post jobs, view online resumes of qualified candidates, receive online tips for resume writing, interviewing, etc.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Tuesday, September 30 - CAFA Section Meeting
Wednesday, October 1 - Family Law Section Meeting
Wednesday, October 1 - Labor & Employment Law Section Meeting
Tuesday, October 7 - Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Meeting
Thursday, October 9 - Environmental 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.
Tuesday, September 30 - Judicial Affairs Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 1 - Law Day Committee Meeting
Monday, October 6 - AYLA Judicial Reception Committee Meeting
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