Non Austin Bar Articles

Each year, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas recognizes two individuals and a law firm that went above and beyond to help those in need through pro bono legal services.

The Susan P. Burton award is given annually to a volunteer attorney who has been licensed 5 years or less for exemplary pro bono service (taken the most cases). This year’s winner is Kara L. O’Shaughnessy of Gray Becker P.C.

The Joseph H. Hart Award honors firms that demonstrate the integrity and commitment to providing legal assistance for the less fortunate that Judge Joe Hart has demonstrated throughout his legal and judicial career. This year’s winner is The Law Office of Jason Wright.

The J. Chrys Dougherty award is given annually to a volunteer attorney for exemplary dedication and commitment to the principle of access to justice for all people regardless of income. This year’s winner is Toni Blazi of Blazi Mediation.

The UT School of Law is looking to hire a half-time clinical professor to teach in its Environmental Clinic. Get more information and apply to this position here.
 
The UT School of Law is looking to hire a clinical fellow to join the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic. Get more information and apply to this position here.

Join TLAP for Stories of Remission and Recovery on Oct. 9. This free virtual CLE provides 1 hour of CLE Ethics credit. Get the Zoom link here.

As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) is seeking volunteer attorneys to provide pro bono legal services to survivors of domestic violence. Learn more about TRLA here and volunteer here.

The Sisters in Law and Cafecitos are joining forcing again for a lunch and learn on Oct. 4 at 11:30 a.m. at McGinnis Lochridge, W. 6th St. Hear from Paulina Artieda, executive director of the New Philanthropists, who will lead a discussion on how to elevate new and experienced board members of color and allies as governing members on nonprofit boards. Specifically, the discussion will focus on how to navigate mainstream nonprofits through a culturally conscious perspective. Lunch will be provided. RSVP here.

Congratulations to the 2023 VLS outstanding volunteer award winners!
 
Susan P. Burton Award (The Susan P. Burton award is given annually to a volunteer attorney who has been licensed 5 years or less for exemplary pro bono service): Kara L. O’Shaughnessy

J. Chrys Dougherty Award (The J. Chrys Dougherty award is given annually to a volunteer attorney for exemplary dedication and commitment to the principle of access to justice for all people regardless of income): Tony Blazi

Joseph H. Hart Award (The Joseph H. Hart Award honors firms that demonstrate the integrity and commitment to providing legal assistance for the less fortunate that Judge Joe Hart has demonstrated throughout his legal and judicial career): The Law Office of Jason Wright

What are the career trade-offs of being in-house counsel? The Austin Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), UT Law, and Kirkland & Ellis are hosting a panel discussion on this topic, and you’re invited to attend! October 12, 2023, 4:00-6:30 p.m. A happy hour will follow the discussion. Register here.

The Travis County Women Lawyers Scholarship Fund has created two new scholarships that honor retired Judge Lora Livingston and retired Judge Orlinda Naranjo. A fundraiser at which both judges will be in attendance has been set for 5:30 pm on Oct. 26, 2023, at Hilgers House, 712 W. 16th Street.
 
Please click here for sponsorship opportunities and to buy tickets.

Mark your calendar for Judge Nicholas Chu’s investiture, Probate Court #2 and Probate Courts Open House, Oct. 6th, 1:30PM at the Probate Courts (200 W. 8th St., Austin, TX 78701).  All are invited. Free parking available one block over at the 700 Lavaca St. Garage.

Sponsored by the Estate Planning & Probate Section of the Austin Bar Association.

Veracruz All Natural Restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Serving homemade Mexican food, fresh juices, smoothies and Aguas Frescas. Check out their menu at veracruzallnatural.com