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Are you interested in a leadership role in AYLA? Nominations are now open for the 2022-2023 bar year for both Officers (President-Elect, Secretary and Treasurer) and Directors (4 positions). Nomination forms are due on Friday, March 4.

Election Rules | Election Form

The Ethics Challenge Revisited – How Well Do You Know the Rules? Part II

Thursday, February 17, 2022 | 7:30 am - 8:30 am

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

Austin Bar and AYLA Members are invited to attend “Travis County Court Townhall – Returning to the Courthouse.” Chat with Travis County Civil, Family, and Criminal Court Judges to discuss the return to in-person proceedings and other updates in the New Year. Attendees will be able to choose their breakout room in accordance with their area of practice to speak directly with the judges.

March 4, 2022 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT

Register Here.

Our annual Judicial Preference Poll deployed on Jan. 24 and runs through Feb. 4th. Your input is valued! Please take time to complete the poll. Make your voice heard. Click here for names of candidates seeking office. This list may be subject to change before the primary election.

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Don’t get left out in the cold! Pay your membership dues by January 22nd to remain a member of the Bar.

Two of the Bar’s premiere events will be held in the coming months.

Annual Gala on April 22nd: Save the date for this exciting event as we recognize some of our own for outstanding achievements and contributions.

Bench Bar on June 3rd: 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.

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The Austin Bar Association will a host a series of judicial forums for candidates seeking judicial office in Travis County. These are virtual events for “members only” allowing you to hear from the candidates themselves. You can also earn .50 MCLE credit for each forum.

Current List of Scheduled Forums and Registration
(all forums are held 12:00 pm-1:30 pm CT)

Friday | January 28, 2022

Thursday | February 3, 2022

Tuesday | February 8, 2022

The Austin Bar seeks board nominations for 2022-2023. If you’re interested in running for a position as a director or an officer, send your resume indicating the position by Friday, Feb. 25 to: Austin Bar Association. ATTN: Nominating Committee, 712 W. 16th St., Austin, TX 78701. You may also contact Austin Bar Executive Director DeLaine Ward.  Director positions are two years; officer positions are one year. Nominees for the office of president-elect must have served at least two years on the board of directors prior to assuming office. Decisions made by the Nominating Committee will be announced on or before Tuesday, March 15.

Learn “How to Not Lose Yourself as a Lawyer” by participating in the Well-Being Committee Ethics CLE Event on Feb. 11  from noon-1pm, via zoom. Find more information and register here.