Monday, May 20

Civil Litigation Section CLE

Topic: Ethics 20/20: Rounds One and Two of Changes, More to Come?
Speakers: Professor John S. Dzienkowski, Dean John F. Sutton, Jr. Chair in Lawyering and the Legal Process at the University of Texas School of Law
Time: Noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave, Suite 700
CLE: 1 hour, including 1 hour ethics credit
Cost: $12 for Section members
RSVP to Elizabeth Walker at ewalker@beckredden.com or 900-3203 by noon on Friday, May 17.



Wednesday, May 22

Labor & Employment Section CLE

Topic: You Can't Do That! ADA/ADAA Developing Issues & Pitfalls
Speakers: Brian East of Disability Rights Texas
Time: Noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
CLE: 1 hour credit
Cost: $10 for Section members
RSVP to Dianne Johnson at  DCJohnson@gdhm.com or 480-5779 by noon on Friday, May 17.

This session will address some of the latest developing compliance dilemmas faced by employers and persons with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments, as applied to disciplinary actions, reasonable accommodations and other work place disability issues. 



Thursday, May 23

Solo/Small Firm Section CLE

Topic: Legal Writing: Six Key Techniques for Sentences
Speaker: Professor Wayne Schiess, Director of the David J. Beck Center for Legal Research, Writing, and Appellate Advocacy at the University of Texas School of Law
Time: Noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
CLE: .75 hours credit
Cost: Free for Section Members, $10 for Non-section members.
RSVP to Bill Biggs at wbiggs@sbcglobal.net by noon on Tuesday, May 21.

Lunch will be provided by the Solo/Small Firm Section. Lunch includes a salad, pizza, and a beverage. Pizza options will be available for vegetarians and gluten-free diets.



Friday, May 24

Members Only 4th Friday Free CLE

Topic: Advice & Counsel: Selected Ethical Issues for Practitioners
Speaker: Professor Stanley M. Johanson, James A. Elkins Centennial Chair in Law; University Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas School of Law
Time: Noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
CLE: 1 hour, including 1 hour ethics credit
Cost: FREE; open to Austin Bar Association members only.
RSVP to Marissa at marissa@austinbar.org or call 472-0279, x100.
RSVP early to reserve your seat - this CLE will fill up quickly!

This Month's Highlights

  • 5/2 : Environmental Law Section CLE
  • 5/3 : Bankruptcy Law Section CLE
  • 5/3 : Courageous Conversation: The Impact of Racism & Poverty on the Law
  • 5/6 : Law Day Luncheon & Annual Meeting
  • 5/6 : Veterans Legal Advice Clinic
  • 5/8 : Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Section CLE
  • 5/10 : Austin Advisors Forum (Estate Planning Section Full-day CLE)
  • 5/10 : Family Law Section Full-day CLE
  • 5/14 : Real Estate Section CLE & Breakfast
  • 5/15 : Administrative Law Section CLE
  • 5/16 : Breakfast with the Judiciary: Judge Stephen Yelenosky
  • 5/16 : Civil Appellate Law Section CLE
  • 5/16 : Construction Law Section CLE
  • 5/16 : Solo/Small Firm Section Happy Hour
  • 5/20 : Civil Litigation Section CLE
  • 5/22 : Labor & Employment Section CLE
  • 5/23 : Solo/Small Firm Section CLE
  • 5/24 : Members Only 4th Friday Free CLE
  • 5/28 : ADR Section CLE
  • 5/28 : Health Law Section CLE
  • 5/29 : Estate Planning & Probate Law Section Happy Hour
  • 5/30 : Austin Lawyers Support Group
  • 5/30 : Construction Law Section Happy Hour
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