Austin Bar Blog

The time is now to participate in our 2022 Austin Bar Board Election. Members will receive a ballot from BallotBox. Cast your vote! Four director candidates will be elected. The candidates are: Sandy Bayne, Elliott Beck, Leslie Boykin, Sam Denton, Judge Maya Guerra Gamble, Mike Johnson, David King, Sarah Nicolas, and Shelby O’Brien.
 
The board plays a vital role in the programs and initiatives set forth by the Austin Bar. Your vote makes a difference. Go to our website to learn more about the candidates here.

The 2022 Annual Bench Bar Conference will be held Friday, June 3rd at the Austin Country Club. Experience a team of judges sharing knowledge on the various topics to ensure you are “in the know” with the judicial process and best practices. Bench Bar sponsorships and registration are now available here.

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! June 29, 2022, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Caldwell County Justice Center, 1703 S. Colorado St., Lockhart, TX.  If you’re able to volunteer for this in-person clinic, please click here to sign up.

The Austin Lawyer is seeking applications for a co-editor. The editors of the Austin Lawyer solicit articles, edit copy, and contribute their own articles as space allows. The position of editor is a great opportunity to amplify diverse voices in the Austin Bar community and to encourage a wide variety of content for our readers. Interested applicants please send a statement of interest and a résumé to Sonta Henderson by Friday May 27, 2022. The time commitment is approximately ten hours a month, to edit next month’s copy and assist with soliciting articles for upcoming issues. The ideal candidate has a love of writing and editing and keen attention to detail. Please apply to be a part of a wonderful team serving our legal community!

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.

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

Veterans can also complete an intake application via phone.  Call 512.472.0279 x110 to see if you qualify.

Volunteers may select a specific timeslot or attend the entire duration of the clinic to provide advice. Sign up here.

Join the Austin Young Lawyers Association Health & Wellness Committee for a FREE 2-hour instructor-led Intro to Bouldering Class on May 21, 2022, at 12:00 at Austin Bouldering Project-Springdale. Come learn the basics of bouldering, have a fun workout with fellow young lawyers, and join us after class for a beer or cider nextdoor at Friends and Allies Brewing + Austin Eastciders. AYLA members who attend will also receive an AYLA dri-fit shirt and other fun door prizes. Register here.

How to Get More Business than You Can Handle

Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CT

Presented by Brad Houston.

To RSVP and receive the Zoom link please email Joseph Gagen.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Homecoming on Friday night! Your presence made the 19th annual gala a splendid affair! The Austin Bar Foundation appreciates your participation and support.

19th Annual Austin Bar Foundation Honorees: Congratulations to the honorees named at our Homecoming Gala! 

Your contributions to the legal community, commitment to volunteerism, mentorship, and DEI help to make Central Texas a better place. We appreciate you!

David H. Walter Community Excellence Award: Leah Bhimani Buratti
Larry F. York Mentoring Award: Colleen Sullivan
Joseph C. Parker Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Kennon Wooten

 
The Distinguished Lawyer Award: Ashton Cumberbatch | Karen Kennard | Laura Bellegie Sharp

Read more here.

We appreciate you and your commitment to the Bar as a member, as part of a section, or committee. We want to offer you a free photography session with the firm of JRussell Photography, who specializes in “Executive Portraits,” beginning May 16, 2022, through the 20th from 8am-4pm. There is no better time to commemorate your membership with the Bar as we move towards a new year. The photography session will take place at Hilgers House located at 712 W. 16th St. in Austin, Texas at no cost for you. 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.

The time is now to participate in our 2022 Austin Bar Board Election. Members will receive a ballot from BallotBox. Cast your vote! Four director candidates will be elected. The candidates are: Sandy Bayne, Elliott Beck, Leslie Boykin, Sam Denton, Judge Maya Guerra Gamble, Mike Johnson, David King, Sarah Nicolas, and Shelby O’Brien.
 
The board plays a vital role in the programs and initiatives set forth by the Austin Bar. Your vote makes a difference. Go to our website to learn more about the candidates here.