You graduated from law school. Now what? Entering the legal community can often be an intimidating process. The Austin Bar wants to help you with this transition and bridge the gap from law school to lawyer. 

Time: Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700

Topics Include:

• State and Federal Local Rules
• Legal Ethics
  • Attorney marketing rules
  • Grievances procedures/disciplinary rules
  • Avoiding the unintended attorney-client relationship
• Criminal Law: What You Are Assumed to Know
  • DWI law
  • How to get someone out of jail
• Community Involvement
  • Bar association programs
  • Community organizations
  • VLS & pro bono work
• New Attorney Expectations: What You Need to Know to Shine

Resource Fair and Tour of Courthouse to follow

CLE: 4 Hours

Cost: Free for Members of the Austin Bar Association and Austin Young Lawyers Association, $50 for Non-Members

RSVP to Michelle McFadyen at (512) 472-0279 or michelle@austinbar.org

Time: Noon

Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 700

Topic: The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission: Overview and Hot Topics

Speakers: Kevin Levine & Steven Ogle

CLE: .75 Hours

Cost: $15 for Section Members, $20 for Non-Members

RSVP to Timothy Eubank at  Timothy.Eubank@gmail.com

Time: Noon

Location: Texas State Teachers Association, 316 W. 12th Street

Topic: Legal Malpractice, Fee Disputes and Grievances

Speaker: Brooks Schuelke

CLE: 1 Hour Ethics

Cost: Catered lunch available for $15 for Section and TCWLA Members, $20 for Non-Members

RSVP to Bill Biggs at wbiggs@sbcglobal.net

Time: 7:30 a.m.

Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 700

Judge: Judge Woodie Jones

Cost: $22

RSVP to Michelle McFadyen at (512) 472-0279 or michelle@austinbar.org

Time: Noon

Location: Jackson Walker L.L.P., 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1100

Topic: Assisting Clients with Turnarounds and Restructuring in a Challenging Economy

Speaker: Kit Webster

CLE: 1 Hour

Cost: $15 for Section Members, $20 for Non-Members

RSVP to Susan Bryant at (512) 495-6107 or sbryant@mcginnislaw.com

Time: Noon

Location: Green Pastures Restaurant, 811 W. Live Oak Street

Topic: A Trial Judges Perspective on Appellate Lawyers in the Trial Court

Speaker: Honorable Stephen Yelenosky

CLE: 1 Hour

Cost: $18

RSVP to Wade Crosnoe at (512) 703-5078 or wadecrosnoe@thompsoncoe.com

Time: Noon

Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 700

Topic: The Ethics of Striking Back: The Noble Lawyer and the Rehabilitation of the Profession

Speaker: William J. Chriss

CLE: 1 Hour of Ethics

Cost: $10 for Section Members, $15 for Non-Members, Brown Baggers are free

RSVP to Jeff Janota at jjanota@chmc-law.com

Time: Friday November 21 at 3:00 through Saturday November 22 at 12:30

Location: Fredericksburg Inn & Suites, 201 S. Washington St., Fredericksbug TX

Topic: Procedures, Transportation and Bonds - What We All Need to Know
Speaker: Presented by the Travis County Sherrifs Department

Topic: What to do When Police Go to Far
Speaker: Cliff Brown

Topic: The Art of War
Speakers: Gary Cobb & Joe James Sawyer

Topic: Identifying Brady
Speakers: Bryan Case & Laura McElroy

Topic: Interpreters Forum
Speakers: Presented by Spanish and Deaf Interpreters

Topic: Using Froensic Science in Trial
Speaker: Darla Davis

Topic: 6th Amendment Discussion
Speakers: Judge Mike Denton, Hays County District Attorney Sherrie Tibb, Todd Dudley

Cost: $195 to $215 for a Double Room, $275 to $295 for a Single Room

CLE: 6.5 Hours

Cost includes lodging, CLE, afternoon snack, wine tasting, dinner honoring Ronnie Earle and Saturday's breakfast

RSVP to Michelle McFadyen at (512) 472-0279 or michelle@austinbar.org

Thank you to our sponsors Waddell & Reed and The Critical Update

Time: Noon

Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 700

Topic: FDIC Deposit Insurance

Speaker: Shannon Phillips

CLE: 1 Hour

Cost: $20 for Members, $25 for Guests

CLE: 1 Hour

RSVP to Susan Bryant at sbryant@mcginnislaw.com