Upcoming Events
2021 Virtual Law Day Celebration
Topic: Advancing the Rule of Law Now The rule of law is the bedrock of American rights and liberties—in times of calm and unrest alike. The 2021 Law Day theme—Advancing the Rule of Law, Now—reminds all of us that we the people share the responsibility to promote the rule of law, defend liberty, and pursue justice. Speaker: Louis J. Freeh Managing Director and Vice Chairman, AlixPartners Former FBI Director MCLE 1.00 CLICK HERE to register. Supported by: Dallas Bar Association Austin…
| 1 CLE credit hour
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Labor & Employment Section Remote CLE
Topic: Unanswered Questions in Texas Non-Compete Litigation Speaker: Zach Wolfe You would think that after 100 years of Texas case law on non-competes, most questions would be answered, but many issues in Texas non-compete litigation remain unsettled today. This presentation by Zach Wolfe, an experienced non-compete litigator (and blogger at www.fiveminutelaw.com), will cover key unanswered questions in Texas non-compete law and litigation, discuss the opposing arguments, and offer potential answers. 1 hour partic. CLE Free CLICK HERE to register to attend…
| 1 CLE credit hour
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Cooking with the Judiciary
JOIN THE AUSTIN BAR ASSOCIATION’S LAWYER WELL-BEING COMMITTEE FOR “COOKING WITH THE JUDICIARY.” The final session of the series for this Bar year features Judge Jan Soifer cooking with Judge Raul Gonzalez moderating. Registration will open within three weeks of each event. RSVP link is coming soon! COVID got you down and messing with your social plans? Nothing beats stress like a good home-cooked meal! Join us once a month for a cooking class led by two local judges via…
Austin Bar Association Virtual Equity Summit
Paving a Path to a More Equitable Community: Examining Equity with a Spotlight on Race Join the Austin Bar Association for its inaugural Equity Summit on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost for the virtual event is free and open to the public. 5 hours partic. CLE; 5 hours Ethics The program will begin with an introduction by Austin Bar President Kennon Wooten and Austin Bar Equity Committee Chair Judge Maya Guerra Gamble. Following the…
Family Reunification for Children in Immigration Custody Remote CLE
Topic: Family Reunification for Children in Immigration Custody Over 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children are in immigration custody right now, and 90% of them have a relative in the US who can sponsor them. Fifty percent have a biological parent here. The Austin-based organization VECINA has launched a Family Reunification Project to train and mentor pro bono attorneys to assist sponsors with reunification paperwork. This CLE will discuss why we are seeing the influx of children at the border, the process of reunification and release from detention, and…
| 1 CLE credit hour
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Solos Supporting Solos
Topic: Benefits of the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section Speaker: Ron Bunch, JD, President, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section of the State Bar of Texas. To identify and learn more about the programs and services provided by the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section of the State Bar of Texas. 0.75 hours partic. CLE Free RSVP to Joseph Gagen to get the Zoom link.
| 0.75 CLE credit hours
Diversity Bar Mixer (Remote)
Please join us for a virtual evening for the Austin Diversity Bar Mixer. This annual event includes attorneys from across Austin’s largest women and minority bar organizations gathering for a night of fellowship and philanthropy. Participating organizations: Austin Asian American Bar Association, Austin LGBT Bar Association, Austin Black Lawyers Association, Hispanic Bar Association, South Asian Bar Association of Austin and Travis County Women Lawyers Association Free CLICK HERE to register.
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Crafting for Shelter Animals (Remote)
Please join the Austin Bar Animal Law Section on Saturday, May 22nd 10:00-11:00 for Crafting Goodies for Shelter Animals! This event is free and open to Austin Bar and AYLA members and their families. The projects will be fun and simple and will be donated to help animals in local shelters have a more comfortable and fun stay until they find their forever homes. Please RSVP to kelley@dwyerlawaustin.com and she can send you the Zoom info and a list of…
Solo Small Firm Section Remote CLE
Topic: Financial Considerations When Buying or Selling a Law Practice Speaker: Sonia Desai, Managing Director, Forensic, Litigation and Valuation Services, Weaver; Marcie Finnigan, Partner, Private Client Services Group, Weaver Ms. Desai and Ms. Finnigan will discuss key valuation and due diligence considerations from the perspective of both a buyer and a seller of a solo or small law practice. In addition, they will address optimal tax strategies for structuring a sale and related tax implications. 0.75 hours partic. CLE Cost…
$10 | 0.75 CLE credit hours
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Solos Supporting Solos
Topic: Lawyer Well-being in the Age of the Coronavirus Speaker: Chris Ritter, JD, Med, Director, Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program, State Bar of Texas To identify the obstacles and solutions to staying fit to practice law including the resources available to lawyers to take care of themselves and to be fit for the practice of law pursuant to their ethical duties. 0.75 hours partic. CLE 0.75 hours Ethics RSVP to Joseph Gagen to get the Zoom link.
| 0.75 CLE credit hours
