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Week of February 5, 2007
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2007 Judicial Evaluation Poll Results Are In
The Austin Bar Association has completed the 2007 Judicial Evaluation Poll. Members were asked to
evaluate those area judges who have been in office for at least 18 months. Respondents were asked to rate
many traits, such as fairness, temperament, and work ethic, among others.
For results of the Evaluation Poll,
please click here.
For questions regarding poll procedures, please contact the Austin Bar at 472-0279.
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Wow Your Sweetie and Benefit VLS, February 8
This Valentine's Day, surprise your loved one (or yourself!) with original art created by fellow
attorneys. This Thursday, February 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Lakeside Mediation Center and local
attorney-artists have teamed up to benefit Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas through a
silent auction.
Come on out to browse and bid while enjoying some nibbles and libations. Works include oils,
mixed media, sculpture, carved objects, quilting, and a handmade bass guitar. All proceeds benefit VLS.
Date: Thursday, February 8
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lakeside Mediation Center, 3825 Lake Austin Boulevard, Ste. 403
Cost: FREE
For more information, contact Trish McAllister at 476-5550, ext. 303 or
tmcallister@vlsoct.org
For directions, visit www.lakesidemediation.com
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Administrative Law Seminar This Friday, February 9
The Administrative Law Section will be holding its General Counsel Seminar this Friday, February 9,
and you don't want to miss out on this one! Learn about Current Issues in Social Services and Public
Welfare Agencies, Current Issues in Utilities, Financial/Real Estate Issues, and more.
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Location: Norris Conference Center, 2424 W. Anderson Ln.
Cost: $105 for section members, $135 for other Austin Bar members
CLE Credit: 5.0 hour
To register or for more information, please visit the Administrative Law Section of the Austin Bar
Web site at
http://www.austinbar.org/sectionadmin.shtml.
For more information, please call 472-0279.
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Recognize Your Hero, Nominations Due February 12
The American Red Cross wants to know, "Who is your hero?"
The Heroes of Central Texas Celebration is an opportunity for the American Red Cross of Central Texas
and its community partners to formally honor and recognize the selfless deeds of those hardworking,
tireless members of the community. It is a way to pay tribute to individuals who, through their
courageous acts, have made our neighborhoods better places to live.
Award winners and finalists will be recognized in the following categories: Adult Good Samaritan,
Community Impact, Education, Medical Professional, Military, Pet/Animal Hero, Professional Rescuer,
Workplace, and Youth Good Samaritan.
Nominate a hero in your life by clicking here
http://www.centex.redcross.org/index.php?pr=hero_nomination.
The nomination deadline is February 12 at 5:00 p.m.
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Rise and Shine! Austin Bar's Breakfast with the Judiciary, February 15
Judge Eric Shepperd will be this month's guest for Breakfast with the Judiciary.
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Austin Bar Seminar Room, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: $20 (includes breakfast and parking validation)
RSVP: Advance reservation and pre-payment are required. Reserve your spot by contacting Debbie Kelly at
debbie@austinbar.org or 472-0279.
Please send your check to Debbie Kelly at the Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700,
Austin, Texas 78701.
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AYLA February Docket Call and Movie Night, February 15
On February 15, kick back, and join AYLA for its February Docket Call. AYLA invites you and a
guest to join them for happy hour with free drinks and appetizers - not a bad way to unwind at the
end of the week.
And after that, stick around and watch a first-run movie - for free!
Time: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. - movie begins
Location: Alamo Draft House South, 1120 South Lamar
Thank you to sponsors Alamo Draft House, Commercial Texas, RLS, and Bates Investigation!
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Learn the Basics of CPS Cases, February 15
Join Judges Darlene Byrne, Jeanne Meurer, John Hathaway, and Rhonda Hurley as they present a free CLE on
"The Basics of CPS Representation."
Date: Thursday, February 15
Time: Noon
Location: 1000 Guadalupe, 126th District Court, 4th Floor
CLE Credit: 1.0 hour pending (no ethics)
Cost: free brown bag CLE (lunch is not provided)
RSVP: No RSVP needed
For more information, contact Sara Foskitt at 854-4915 or
sara.foskitt@co.travis.tx.us
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What All Good Law Firms Have in Common, Free CLE February 17
The Continuing Legal Education department at The University of Texas School of Law is joining the
Texas State Bar Association to present a day-long program titled "What All Good Law Firms Have in Common:
The Basics of Establishing, Organizing, and Operating a Successful Law Practice."
This program brings distinguished Texas attorneys from around the state to the UT Law School where
they will discuss the culture, challenges, rewards, and operational practices of successful law firms
of all sizes.
Location: Eidman Courtroom, University of Texas School of Law
CLE Credit: 6.0 hours (including 1.25 ethics credit)
Cost: Free; continental breakfast and lunch will be provided
For a complete program schedule and details, please visit
http://www.utexas.edu/law/conferences/lawpractice.
This program is open to members of the Austin Young Lawyers' Association and the Texas Young Lawyers'
Association.
Please RSVP by sending an email to
jlarson@law.utexas.edu
with your name, firm, and bar card number.
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E-Filing in the Travis County District Courts, February 23
The way you file your court cases is about to change - within the next few months, e-filing will
become mandatory in Travis County District Court cases.
Plans currently call for a phased plan for e-filing to become mandatory according to filings types
(and in this order):
- Asbestos litigation
- Foreclosures
- Personal Injury
- And the remainder
If you need to learn the basics, we've got your chance to do so.
The Travis County District Courts, along with the District Clerk's office, will be co-sponsoring a CLE
course titled "E-Filing in the Travis County District Courts" on Friday, February 23.
The general session will last one hour and will be followed by breakout sessions by two electronic
service providers, Case File Express and Pro Doc. The District Clerk's office will also demonstrate
how they process an E-filed document when it arrives in their inbox.
Hosted by: Judge John K. Dietz, 250th District Court, and Amalia Rodriguez-Mendoza, District Clerk
Time: 9:00 am to Noon
Location: Travis County Courthouse, 250th District Court, Room 314
CLE Credit: 1.0 hour
Attorneys, legal assistants, and any other legal support staff are encouraged to attend.
To RSVP, or if you have any questions, please contact Lydia Garcia at 854-9737.
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People to People Goes to Russia
People to People Ambassador Programs brings you a unique, life-changing opportunity. The program
invites you to join them for the U.S.-Russia Joint Conference on the Rule of Law in St. Petersburg,
Russia from November 2-9, 2007. Richard Pena will spearhead the trip and will be joined by distinguished
co-chairs:
- Justice Wallace Jefferson, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas
- Steven Walther, past chair of the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
- Irena Lieberman, director of the ABA Commission on Immigration
- Steven Zack, past chair of the Board of Directors of the ABA
- General Alfred Valenzuela, Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary’s Law School
- Steven Tober, New Hampshire State Bar
People to People International was founded in 1956 by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower in an effort
to better promote cultural understanding through the direct communication of individuals from different
countries. For 50 years, the program has developed teams of specialists in a variety of disciplines
to allow face-to-face communication among colleagues.
People to People provides a professionally rewarding experience for each delegation member by providing
them with an opportunity to share their experiences and expertise, discuss common problems, compare
recent findings, and to learn from their international counterparts and fellow team members.
For questions regarding the delegation, please contact an associate of People to People Ambassador
Programs at (877) 787-2000 or e-mail
info@ambassadorprograms.org
For more information, visit http://www.ambassadorprograms.com.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Wednesday, February 7, Family Law Section Meeting
Thursday, February 8, Financial Institutions Section Meeting
Thursday, February 8, Labor & Employment Law Section Meeting
Tuesday, February 13, Real Estate Law Section Meeting
Tuesday, February 13, Business Law Section Meeting
Tuesday, February 13, Civil Litigation Section Meeting
Wednesday, February 14, Oil & Gas Law Section Meeting
Thursday, February 15, Construction Law Section Meeting
COMMITTEES:
There are no committee meetings this week.
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