Austin Bar Blog

Association of Corporate Counsel Austin has invited AYLA to join a volunteer opportunity to assist Meals-on-Wheels with packing grocery bags for its Healthy Options Program for the Elderly (HOPE) on Friday, 2/21/25 beginning at 10am at 3227 East 5th Street. From sorting, to packing, to cleanup, this project tends to take groups three to four hours to complete, and groups of 10 to 12 people are recommended to ensure the project is completed in that timeframe. This is a physical volunteer opportunity requiring lifting when creating the assembly line, when situating the food, and when putting the finished bags on shelves. 

This is a great opportunity to network with in-house counsel. 

RSVP by 2/19 

Join AYLA for Docket Call!

Date: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025

Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Location: Mean Eyed Cat, 1621 W. 5th St

Thank you to the Austin Bar's Administrative Law Section for sponsoring this Docket Call.

Click here to register

Join Leadership Austin for its third annual conference, where community and business leaders are invited to engage in this year’s theme:  Anchoring In Community: Shaping Central Texas Together. This year’s conference will feature our Keynote Speaker, Mayor Kirk Watson, along with dynamic speakers, interactive panels, and opportunities to collaborate with other changemakers. It’s an ideal space to share your perspective, build connections, and strengthen your commitment to the community. Registration is now open at www.leadershipaustin.org.

The February 2025 issue of Austin Lawyer is now available. Click here to read online.

Judge Eric Shepperd has formally announced that he plans to retire from County Court at Law #2 at the end of his term in December 2026. We thank him for his 20 years of service. Read his letter here.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025

Time: 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Location: Playstreet Sunset Valley, 5601 Brodie Ln Ste 940, Sunset Valley, Texas, 78745

Register here

Immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch will provide a timely overview of current border policies, mass detention practices, and accelerated deportation procedures affecting Texas communities. This free one-hour online CLE will equip attorneys from all practice areas with essential knowledge about how recent immigration enforcement changes impact their clients. The training includes practical guidance for identifying immigration issues across practice areas and opportunities for pro bono assistance.

Date: Feb. 10, 2025

Time: 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Zoom and in-person, Frost Bank Tower, 401 Congress Ave., Suite 1170, 11th floor

Parking validation available, provide license plate number

In-person limited to 40 people, lunch provided

Register here

The Austin Bar is considering creating a new Insurance Section that would provide relevant CLE to insurance member attorneys (coverage and defense).

Interest has also been expressed in forming a Juvenile Law Section.

If you are interested in helping with the formation of either section, please email DeLaine Ward.

Click here to watch the videos honoring the 2025 Austin Bar Foundation Gala Award honorees David Armbrust, Denise Davis, Thomas R. Phillips, and Austin Kaplan. Congratulations, once again, to these deserving and inspiring attorneys!