Austin Bar Blog

The 20th Annual Austin Bar Foundation Gala was held January 28th and we want to thank all of our sponsors and everyone who attended and planned this signature event – it could not have happened with you! It was an incredible success in networking, raising funds for the Austin Bar Foundation’s initiatives and celebrating Austin’s best and brightest legal minds and careers. Get the back story and see the gala video presentations of each of our Distinguished Lawyer award winners: Judge Lora Livingston, Bobby Taylor, and Judge Lee Yeakel.

The Austin Bar/AYLA Law Related Education committee and the YMCA of Austin invite you to join our volunteer program. We are excited to offer several volunteer opportunities at our upcoming Texas Youth & Government (YG) State Conferences:
 
High School State Conference
March 2-5, 2023

More information and volunteer sign up can be found here.

If you are interested in running for a position as a director of officer of the Austin Bar Association, please fill out and submit this form by Monday, March 6th.

Officer positions are one-year term; director positions are for two years. Nominees for the office of president-elects shall have served at least two years on the board of directors prior to assuming office.

The Nominating Committee’s decision will be announced on or before March 15. The number of candidates to be nominated for each position shall be left to the discretion of a majority of the Nomination Committee.  Any qualified member not receiving the nomination of the committee may be included on the ballot by submitting a written petition signed by 75 members of the Austin Bar. Such written positions must be submitted by April 7.  

Voting shall be conducted via electronic ballot. If you have any question about the nomination or election process, please contact DeLaine Ward at delaine@austinbar.org; 512-472-0279 ext 104.

Thank you very much for attending, or otherwise supporting, the Austin Bar Foundation’s 20th Annual Gala.  It was so wonderful to have nearly 600 lawyers, judges and friends working together to raise money for the benefit of the Austin Bar Foundation’s various programs supporting access to justice, pro bono efforts, and legal-related grant programming.

This year, we’re raising money for the Diversity Fellowship Program and the Veterans Clinic. To donate, click here and please follow the prompts to complete your donation by Friday, February 3rd. Thank you very much for your consideration and for all you do to care for our legal community, and our Austin-area neighbors.

Happy New Year!! We hope 2023 is a chance for a new year, healthier you! Please join AYLA and the Health and Wellness Committee for an informative event on injury prevention and evaluation on Saturday, February 11, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT with Airrosti. This presentation will be at the Hilgers House, 712 W. 16th St. Austin, TX. We hope to see you there and RSVP here.

Electric Shuffle – Thursday, February 16 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
91 Red River St. | Austin, TX 78701
Sponsored by Electric Shuffle.

The Civil Litigation Section of the Austin Bar Association presents the 17th Annual Ultimate Trial Notebook. This day long CLE provides tips and tricks for a successful trial, including a discussion on pre-trial preparations, jury selection versus juror elimination, opening statements and closing arguments, soliciting witness testimony, and challenging evidence.

In Person at Thompson Conference Center
Feb. 3, 2023, 8:30 am – 6:00 pm.
More information and registration can be found here.

The Austin Bar/AYLA Law Related Education committee and the YMCA of Austin invite you to join our volunteer program. We are excited to offer several volunteer opportunities at our upcoming Texas Youth & Government (YG) State Conferences:

High School State Conference
March 2-5, 2023

More information and volunteer sign up can be found here.

Attorney volunteers will provide brief legal advice in their preferred practice area(s) to veterans in need. Walk-ins are welcome or you may pre-register online.  Sign up starts at 1:30 p.m. and please sign in before 3:30 p.m.

Veterans can also complete an intake application via phone. Call 512.472.0279 x110 to see if you qualify. For more information, please see the click here.

Volunteers may select a specific time slot or attend the entire duration of the clinic to provide advice. Volunteer here.

Monday, February 13, 2023 | 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM CT

Austin VA Outpatient Clinic | 7901 Metropolis Drive |  Austin, Texas, 78744

Time is drawing near for the Austin Bar Foundation's 20th Annual Gala this Saturday, January 28th. While gala ticket sales are closed, there is still time to buy a $100 raffle ticket for a chance at a $10,000 giveaway.  The winner will be chosen at the Masquerade Gala. You don't have to be present to win. It's a great deal. Case closed. Get your tickets now here.