Non Austin Bar Articles

The Texas Board of Law Advocates is seeking volunteers to serve as judges for its series of moot court competitions. 

Volunteers are needed for the following dates:

Tuesday, October 8th at 6:00PM
Thursday, October 10th at 6:00PM
Tuesday, October 15th at 6:00PM
Thursday, October 17th at 5:00PM

To sign up, please fill out this form. 

Travis County Women Lawyers Association is now accepting applications for its 2024-2025 Mentoring Program! Our mentoring program matches experienced Mentors with a Mentee in the first five years of practice, according to respective backgrounds and legal interests. The Mentors and Mentees will develop a mentoring relationship throughout the year and will be able to discuss career and personal goals, as well as methods to improve legal skills, adjust to the challenges of law practice, and explore new legal career options.

Applicants interested in being either a mentor or mentee should fill out this application and email it to megan.miel@gmail.com by Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.

The City of Austin's Economic Development Department is hosting a free virtual class on housing co-op models and community housing alternatives, such as:

Real Estate Investment Co-ops

Limited Equity Co-ops

Market Rate Co-ops

Rental Equity Nonprofits

Date: July 17, 2024

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Location: Online, register at abca.coop/events.

Speakers:

Ryan Nill, housing cooperative expert

John Eastman, HappyLane Limited Cooperative Association (LCA)

Andrew Reicher, Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB)

Kelli Soika, Cohousing Houston 

The 2025 Travis County Civil District Courts Schedule has been released. Click here to download the schedule as a PDF. 

Regularly scheduled docket calls will not occur the weeks of March 17-21 (Settlement Week) and Sept. 2-5 (Settlement Week).

Set civil cases online at https://www.traviscourtsapplications.org/portal

To obtain information, visit http:traviscountytx.gov/courts

The Austin Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers support group meets each Tuesday in-person (beginning 5/21/24) and by ZOOM. Law students, lawyers, and judges are welcome to attend for support for substance use and/or other mental health challenges. This is a confidential support group that is independent of TLAP or any other organization.

The in-person meeting will be held at Ben De Leon’s office:

De Leon Law, PLLC

Mira Vista Office Building

2705 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 225

Austin, TX 78746

Also held by Zoom.
 
https://zoom.us/j/9508612647 

Meeting ID: 950 861 2647

One tap mobile (click and it should call automatically) +13462487799,,9508612647# By Manual Phone just Dial    +1 346 248 7799 and enter Meeting ID: 950 861 2647

For online self-care resources, including more support, check out TLAP’s Support Toolbox: www.texasbar.com/TLAPSupportToolbox

Austin Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers

Time: This is a recurring meeting on Tuesdays at noon

Leadership Austin will host an informational session for those interested in applying for the 2025 cohort programs.

Date: April 25, 2024

Time: 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: Jackson Walker, 100 Congress Ave, Suite 1100

RSVP here.

The City of Austin has an Associate Judge - Central Booking position open. Learn more here. Apply here by May 17, 2024.

The City of Austin has a Substitute Judge - Central Booking position open. Learn more here. Apply here by May 17, 2024.

VLS’s Basic Litigation Seminar aims to provide you with the skills and resources needed to try a VLS general law case. This is a practical course emphasizing basic trial skills and Travis County trial court procedures. Use your trial skills to change lives. Each year, thousands of low-income Central Texans turn to VLS for legal help navigating the civil justice system. For many of them, VLS is their only resource. To ensure we can meet this need, VLS offers this seminar at no cost to attorneys who agree to take two civil pro bono cases through VLS during the 2024 calendar year. Otherwise, you can purchase a ticket for $150. 

Date: April 19^th   

Time: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location: Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility (CFCF), 1^st Floor Multipurpose Room 

If you will agree to take two cases during 2024, you can register HERE 

If you want to purchase a ticket for $150, you can register HERE 

To prepare Texas attorneys for the upcoming State Bar of Texas referendum vote on new rule proposals, the Texas Center for Legal Ethics will host a FREE Ethics to Go online seminar.

What Do I Need to Know About the Rule Changes?

Date: March 29, 2024

Time: 12 p.m.

Location: Zoom

CLE: 1 hour of Ethics

Click here to register.

Speaker: Former Austin Bar President Claude E. Ducloux - Member, Supreme Court Appointee, Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda 2018-2024

Moderator: Jonathan Smaby, Executive Director, Texas Center for Legal Ethics

Texas Center for Legal Ethics hosts free monthly Ethics to Go webinars. Learn more here.

And mark your calendars: 

Voting for the referendum will begin on April 1, 2024, and end at 5 p.m. on April 30, 2024. The 2024 rules referendum vote will be held in conjunction with the State Bar of Texas/TYLA president and district director elections.

The 2024 Expunction Expo will be held on April 27th in South Austin (address confidential, provided upon registration). The Expo will help residents remove old Travis County arrest records from their criminal history. Clearing an arrest record is called "expunction” in Texas. At the event, attorney volunteers will help community members expunge their Travis County criminal records, allowing them better access to both housing and jobs, as well as giving them a sense of relief. This is a one-day volunteer commitment.

Attorney 9am-12pm shift

Attorney 11am-2pm shift