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Week of December 7, 2009
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AYLA Holiday Party, Dec. 10
Date: Thursday, Dec. 10
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Max's Wine Dive, 207 San Jacinto
It's time to bust out the eggnog and mistletoe, and AYLA is happy to usher in the holiday season a little early this Thursday.
Don't forget your pocketbook or wallet since this is a great time of year to donate to those less fortunate through AYLA Holiday Baskets. In its 27th year, Holiday Baskets really needs your help. Read below for further details on this great project.
The goal of the Holiday Baskets Project is to provide groceries, gifts, a legal-resource guide, a holiday card, and (if funds permit) a calling card to 75 local families who need assistance during the holidays. This year, AYLA is working with Blue Santa in an effort to maximize the number of families served and increase the level of donations to each family in need.
AYLA needs volunteers and funds for Holiday Baskets to succeed.
- With assistance from invaluable volunteers, AYLA will deliver the holiday baskets on Saturday, December 19, 2009, beginning at 11:00 a.m. If you want to volunteer, contact Kennon Peterson at kennonpeterson@hotmail.com or 463-4353. You may also donate and volunteer online.
- Donations are fully tax-deductible (your canceled check is your receipt) and for only $135 you can sponsor an entire family! Send checks made payable to AYLA Foundation to Austin Young Lawyers Association, Attn: Debbie Kelly, re: Holiday Baskets, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700, Austin, Texas 78701.
Thanks for your consideration and happy holidays!
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Annual VLS Divorce Basics Seminar, Dec. 11
Date: Friday, Dec. 11
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
CLE: 6.5 hours including 1 hour of ethics
It’s not too late to sign up to attend Volunteer Legal Service’s annual Divorce Basics Seminar. It will be held this Friday, Dec. 11.
The seminar is free for attorneys who agree to take two divorce or custody matters within a 12-month period. Otherwise, the cost is $190. Register by contacting Anna K. Meyers at 476-5550, ext. 304 or akmeyers@vlsoct.org.
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Third Annual Holiday Ethics CLE, Dec. 18
Date: Friday, Dec. 18
Time: 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: Free for and open to Austin Bar members only
CLE: 3 hours of Ethics CLE
Speakers: Claude Ducloux, Judge Eric Shepperd, Judge Charles Baird, and Michael Schless
RSVP to Marissa Lara-Arebalo at 472-0279 or marissa@austinbar.org.
Tis the season of giving and the Austin Bar wants to give you free CLE! Join us at the Austin Bar and celebrate the comfort and joy of having three more hours of Ethics CLE under your belt. RSVP today to reserve your spot.
Thank you to our sponsors Pivot Networks and AMERX Office Solutions. For more information on Pivot Networks, please contact Jeff Truscott at 444-8324, x201. Contact Jennifer Davis at 334-0835 for more information on AMERX Office Solutions.
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Austin Lawyers for Hunger Relief 2009
Join the Austin Bar and AYLA as we try to alleviate the hunger pangs of those around the globe. You may choose whether your charitable donation is felt locally or used for international relief. Click here for more information on the Hunger Relief project and how to donate.
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AYLA Seeking Volunteer Mock Trial Judges, Feb. 6
AYLA is seeking volunteers willing to serve as judges for the Central Texas High School Mock Trial Competition on Saturday, Feb. 6. This competition allows teams of high school students from area schools to prepare and present all aspects of a mock trial (opening argument, closing argument, and direct and cross examination of several witnesses). The winning team advances to the State Mock Trial Competition in Dallas with possible advancement to the national competition.
Mock trial experience is not necessary to serve as a judge. There is virtually no advance preparation needed (all judges will receive information describing the relevant issues). The time commitment is minimal--each round lasts approximately two hours--and CLE credit is available. The competition will take place in the Travis County Courthouse at 1000 Guadalupe.
If you can volunteer a couple of hours to help potential future lawyers, please contact AYLA Mock Trial Committee co-chairs Nicki Glauser at nglauser@velaw.com or Brad Compere at bcompere@hernandezsimpson.com.
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Save the Date - Legislative Seminar, Feb. 12
Date: Friday, Feb. 12
Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: Free
CLE: 1.5 hours
Mark your calendar now to attend the Austin Bar Legislative Committee Meeting and Seminar which will cover the legislative process and key issues impacting the profession and the civil justice system. Local senators and representatives will be invited and attendees will be led in a discussion by Dicky Grigg, Jay Harvey, and David Courreges, among others.
Watch Bar Code for more information.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Wednesday, Dec 9 - Labor & Employment Law Section Meeting
Wednesday, Dec 9 - Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Section Meeting
Thursday, Dec 10 - Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Meeting
Thursday, Dec 10 - Business, Corporate & Tax Law Section Meeting
Monday, Dec 14 - Solo/Small Firm 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 Marissa@austinbar.org or call 472-0279 with your name and the name of the committee.
Monday, Dec. 14 - Austin Bar Foundation Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Dec. 15 - Publications Committee Meeting
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