Austin Bar Blog

"Twas' the night before Christmas when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The Austin Bar was empty! For how long you say? Indeed, just for the holiday. From December 26th through the 30th, the doors will be closed, please don't confuse this with being deposed. From the top of the porch to the top of the wall, no one will be there to answer your call. Staff will be back, have no fear or fright! Happy Holidays to all and to all a good night!"

The Austin Bar Association is closed from December 26 through 30th for the holiday season.

Steven Douglass Arnold

Darryll Wayne Grubbs

Robb Looney

Kimberly (Kim) Yelkin

Support Is ALWAYS In Season! The Austin Bar Foundation proudly thanks this year's gala sponsors. Support from this elite group enables us to continue our charitable work and initiatives throughout Central Texas. We are glad to celebrate this 20th annual event with you.

A Special Message from Your President: Please view now.

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, January 9, 2023 | 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM CT

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

The Austin Bar recognizes the loss of these longtime members:
• Skipper Lay Obituary
• Leland L.G. Skip Smith Obituary

We Want to Know You Better in 2023! Follow these simple steps to update your areas of practice: log into your account, select “update my profile”, and then “update my areas of practice.”

Members: Your second notices have been emailed. Please remember to pay your dues by December 31st! We look forward to a prosperous 2023 with you. Questions? Concerns? Contact carol@austinbar.org.

Attention Members – Be On the Lookout (BOLO)! We urge you to visit Hilgers House to see what’s happened this Holiday Season! Tune into this special news segment here.

PALS program provides free dog and cat food on a monthly basis to more than 450 pets owned by current Meals on Wheels Central Texas clients. Pets get the food they need. Clients, many of whom are socially isolated, benefit from interaction with pet-loving volunteers.

The Austin Bar Association Animal Law Section is organizing a Holiday Donation Drive to make sure as many PALS clients as possible receive holiday presents/supplies for their pets this year!

WISHLIST:

• Unopened storebought treats, new or gently used/clean toys, beds, leashes, and any other pet supply item!
• Plush toys for dogs, small bags of cat treats, wand toys for cats, cat scratchers, and pet beds of all sizes!!!

Once you have a donation ready, you can drop it off at Hilgers House at 712 W. 16th St. through December 16th between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions, contact Bliss at (512) 496-8890.