New Austin Bar Board Takes Office July 1
The Austin Bar Association announces the new Board of Directors for the 2009 - 2010 bar year:
- President - Ann Greenberg of Walsh, Anderson, Brown, Schulze & Aldridge
- President-Elect - David Whittlesey, Andrews Kurth
- Secretary - David Chamberlain, Chamberlain♦McHaney
- Treasurer - Lance Sharp, Sharp Firm
Directors (elected for a two-year term):
- Judge Elisabeth Earle, County Court at Law #7
- Jeff Rose, Attorney General's Office
- Judge Eric Shepperd, Count Court at Law #2
- Amy Welborn, Kelly, Hart & Hallman
Also serving on the board and completing their two-year term in June 2010 are Leslie Dippel, Brad Houston, Lauren Mathews, and Chris Oddo.
Austin Bar Member Directory Goes Public!
The Austin Bar is happy to announce that we have launched our new online Membership Directory, which is open to both members and the public. Click here to view this exciting new addition to Austin Bar's Web site.
Areas of practice/board certification listing, a biography, or your Web site link can be added for a small fee. Please complete the Online Directory form and return with payment.
To makes changes or additions to your contact information, please contact Carol Tobias at Carol@austinbar.org or 472-0279, x106.
Legal Build Launches
The Austin Bar Association and Austin Habitat for Humanity have launched the fourth Legal Build.
This year, the partnership will provide an opportunity for the Nobles family to own a home. This family has completed nearly 400 hours of "sweat equity" building homes with Austin Habitat and 24 hours of housing counseling. The family will purchase their home with the help of a zero-interest mortgage, which they will repay.
Almost half of the money needed to complete the Nobles' home has been raised. However, we still need your help! Click here to donate.
Upcoming CLE
Free Fourth Friday for Members Only
Date: August 21, 2009
Time: Noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 700
Topic: Client Relationships in Hard Economic Times
Speaker: Jacqueline Rixen
CLE: 1 Hour Ethics
Cost: Free, open only to members of the Austin Bar Association
RSVP to Mollie Gallagher at Mollie@austinbar.org
Leadership State Bar of Texas
Join the inaugural class of Leadership State Bar of Texas in making a difference in our community! The Great Debate 2009, an essay and debate competition, will promote interest in legal careers and the field of law among high school students across Texas. Most importantly, the winners of the competition will
be awarded substantial scholarships to attend college.
Leadership SBOT is currently recruiting companies, firms, judges, individuals, and attorneys to support The Great Debate 2009 and impact the lives of high school students. Sponsors will receive recognition in all marketing materials as part of the final Debate Competition taking place at the Annual
Meeting of the SBOT.
To view competition details and make a generous contribution through the Leadership SBOT paypal account, please click here. Please direct questions and comments to Ami Desai.
