Austin Bar Blog

The Caldwell County Veterans Service Office is hosting a FREE in-person legal advice clinic for Active Duty Military Service Members, Veterans, and military family members! Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Caldwell County Justice Center, 1703 S. Colorado St., Lockhart, TX.  Walk-ins are welcome or veterans may pre-register online! If you’re able to volunteer for this in-person clinic, please click here to sign up.

Bench Bar 2022 was a huge success! The Austin Bar Associations and AYLA thanks its moderators, panelists, and members for participating in this annual event. Our legal community is rich with individuals dedicated to making the community better and it shows! Plus, CONGRATULATIONS to our Austin Bar and AYLA award winners named at Bench Bar. The work of these professionals has made an impact in the field of law.

Ira Davis – 2021 Regina Rogoff Award for Public Interest Work (Posthumous)
Leslie Dippel – 2022 Regina Rogoff Award for Public Interest Work
Mary Evelyn McNamara – Professionalism Award
Joseph Keeney - Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
Johnny Galan - Liberty Bell Award
Judge Sherry Statman - Mentor Award

Support the Leadership Academy Class Project for 2022. Buy your tickets or make a donation for Lawlapalooza now. This is a can’t-miss carnival at Hilgers House! Proceeds help to renovate the Victim-Witness Room at Gardner-Betts.
 

This year’s Austin Bar Association Equity Summit has an incredible lineup of speakers and programs that will cover a wide range of topics spanning Gender Equity and how it impacts the law and our lives. Join the virtual summit where attendees will receive 5 ethics credits and then for the in-person happy hour at 5pm. This virtual event is Friday, June 10th, from 10:00 am – 3:30 pm. Get information to help your practice thrive. Register here and join us!

Join us at the 2022 Bench Bar on June 3! This event features topics to assist attorneys in the courtroom, provide best practices and more. Get up-close and personal insight on what you need to know from more than a dozen judicial leaders. Some of the topics include: Courthouse Update, Virtual Practice Do’s and Don’ts, Legal Updates, and Meet the DA and County Attorney. The annual conference begins 8:30 a.m. at the Austin Country Club. Register Now! To register a judicial staff attorney at the special staff rate, contact Chase Brunson. Sponsorships are also available ($500, $750, and $1000). Contact Debbie Kelly. Go to our website for more details.

Lessons Learned from 50 Years in the Legal Profession

Thu, June 16, 2022 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CT

The speaker has served in the legal profession for over 50 years as a practicing attorney, a federal district judge, and a law school dean. He will share his insights on what it means to participate in the legal profession with the highest ethical and professional standards.

Speaker: The Honorable Royal Ferguson

To RSVP and receive the zoom link for this event please email Joseph Gagen.

Join us to learn more about a relatively new financial market and its unique public/private nature. This webinar will outline the mechanics of TX-PACE financing, share best practices, and identify how local lenders are benefiting from providing PACE financing to their best customers.Financing

Thu, May 26, 2022 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT | Online

Register here.

The Diversity Fellowship Program continues to thrive thanks to eager participants and dedicated sponsors. We are proud to recognize the following firms for their support of the program. Each contributed $7,500; ensuring our participants gain valuable experience in the legal community through internships.

2022 Sponsors include: McGinnis Lochridge, Locke Lord, Jackson Walker, Lloyd Gosselink, Graves Dougherty, Scott Douglass, Naman Howell, and Greenberg Traurig. KUDOS to everyone helping to make this year a success.

JRussell Photography, who specializes in “Executive Portraits,” is now at Hilgers House through the May 25, 2022 from 8am-4pm. Have your photograph taken for free! A professional portrait photographer will photograph you in several poses and you can view your proofs immediately on-site. The photo you select will be included in the Bar’s online directory. Additional portraits are available to those wishing to purchase, but there is no obligation.  

Please call JRussell at 512-266-8921 to schedule your session. You can also schedule online at www.goJRussell.com (choose "Schedule" from the menu, then choose "Guest Account" for the calendar). If you do not schedule either by calling or online, JRussell will call to set-up a session with you.  We hope you participate in obtaining your headshot and enjoying the experience with us. We look forward to seeing you at Hilgers House.

Join us at the 2022 Bench Bar on June 3! This event features topics to assist attorneys in the courtroom, provide best practices and more. Get up-close and personal insight on what you need to know from more than a dozen judicial leaders. Some of the topics include: Courthouse Update, Virtual Practice Do’s and Don’ts, Legal Updates, and Meet the DA and County Attorney. The annual conference begins 8:30 a.m. at the Austin Country Club. Register Now! To register a judicial staff attorney at the special staff rate, contact Chase Brunson. Sponsorships are also available ($500, $750, and $1000). Contact Debbie Kelly. Go to our website for more details.