Austin Bar Blog

Thursday, February 24, 2022 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT

Speaker: Erin Leake, The Vaught Law Firm, P.C.

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Now through the end of February, the Austin Young Lawyers Association will be supporting the Austin Diaper Bank.  The Austin Diaper Bank supports diaper need in all age groups, from newborns to the elderly. Your donations help us keep Central Texas families clean and dry. Below is a link to their Amazon Wishlist to purchase items that they need and send them directly to the diaper bank. If you could please comment "AYLA" when provided the opportunity. Members can also donate directly to the diaper bank at one of the locations listed on their website donation page (click HERE to see location drop offs). The Austin Diaper Bank is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm to accept donated diapers.  You can also leave donations in the outdoor bin outside their back warehouse door or at the outdoor bin at the Whole Foods Market downtown and Arbor Trails.
 
There is an immediate need for diapers in sizes 4, 5, 6, and tampons.
 
Click HERE to go to the Austin Diaper Bank Amazon Wishlist. For more information about the Austin Diaper Bank and how to support them you can go to austindiapers.org

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Friday, February 18, 2022 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT

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Early voting is underway until Feb. 25 in Travis County. Election Day is March 1st. Get informed! View our Judicial Forums featuring candidates seeking election.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s poll. You can view the results here. We appreciate your commitment to supporting Austin Bar initiatives.

The Austin Bar Association is accepting nominations for the following awards to be given at the Annual Gala on Friday, April 22nd:

David H. Walter Community Excellence Award – The award is given by the Austin Bar Foundation Board to an Austin Bar member who has recently made a significant impact in the community and, at the same time, raised the profile of the profession.

Larry F. York Mentoring Award – The award honors a Central Texas lawyer or judge who has demonstrated exceptional skill and generosity in mentoring younger members of the bar.

The Distinguished Lawyer Award – Recognizes the dedication and hard work of an attorney who has practiced for 30 years or more and significantly contributed to the profession and the community.

Joseph C. Parker Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – This award is given annually to an attorney who demonstrates excellence in promoting the ideals of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the legal profession or in the community.  The lawyer is selected through an open nominations process, with the ultimate selection being made by the co-chairs of the Austin Bar Association Diversity Committee or a committee they designate.

Please send name, short bio, and reason for nomination to DeLaine Ward by February 25th.

On behalf of the Austin Bar Association, I would like to share the results of the 2022 Judicial Preference Poll with you. The poll was administered by a vendor independent of the Austin Bar Association.

I, personally, am thankful to have such esteemed and thoughtful candidates willing to serve as elected officials.  Travis County certainly appears to be in good hands for years to come. I wish each of you the best as you proceed towards early voting beginning February 14th and the primary election on March 1st.
 
Also, I thank each of you whom participated in our judicial forums. It was a privilege to host three engaging, informative, and professional discussions. Ensuring voters are informed is a priority for the Austin Bar and I’m glad you were able to assist us towards that end.
 
Sincerely,
David Courreges
President of the Austin Bar Association

Let’s Get Cracking: Join AYLA for its inaugural Crawfish Boil Fundraiser on Saturday, April 9. Purchase tickets here. Please contact Debbie Kelly for more information.

We would like to thank the following members who have paid off their pledge to the Austin Bar Foundation and have continued to support the good-works of the foundation by becoming Sustaining Members.

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! March 9, 2022, 1:00 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.