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Week of May 4, 2009
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Reminder: Last Week to Vote in Austin Bar and AYLA Board Elections
Another year has passed and it is again time to elect new members to the Austin Bar and AYLA Boards. Voting is being conducted via electronic ballot through Thursday, May 7. For information such as candidates and online voting instructions, please click here.
If you have not received an e-mail from Ballot Box or choose to vote in person, you may do so at the Austin Bar office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700 during the voting period. Your last opportunity to vote in person will be at the annual meeting held during the Law Day Luncheon on Thursday, May 7.
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Quad Section CLE & Mixer, May 5
This event is a free CLE & mixer sponsored by the ADR, Civil Litigation, Construction & Health Law Sections for section members only. Psychologist Dr. Robert Moats will discuss client personality types and dealing with them, as a litigator, mediator and practitioner.
Date: Tuesday, May 5
Location: McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore, 600 Congress Ave., Suite 2100
Time: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. with a Happy Hour to follow
Cost: Free for and open only to ADR, Civil Litigation, Construction, and Health Law Section members
CLE: 4 Hours
RSVP: Debbie Maquet at 495-6136 or dmaquet@mcginnislaw.com
Your effectiveness as a mediator can be dependent upon your ability to read and work with the psychology of the participants. This presentation will offer a framework for identifying and collaborating with the psychology that underlies the positions taken by the parties and their attorneys. The overall goal is to improve your skills at overcoming rather than inadvertently increasing psychological resistance to resolution. Focus will be given to recognizing and differentiating between categories of psychological self-protection (with examples from films), and learning the respective "dos" and "don'ts" for reaching an agreement. The program will conclude with practice exercises.
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Law Day Luncheon & Annual Meeting, May 7
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 11:45 a.m.
Location: AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, 1900 University Ave., Salon C
Cost: $55 per person; $550 for a table of 10
RSVP to Mollie Gallagher at Mollie@austinbar.org or 472-0279.
Join writer, actor, author, and creator of the The Nobelity Project Turk Pipkin as he speakes on One Peace at a Time: From Lincoln to Nobelity. Law Day honorees include:
Jeana Lungwitz - Regina Rogoff Award
Jeff Jury - Professionalism Award
Anne Yeakel - Liberty Bell Award
Luke Ellis - Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
Hilton K. Moore - J. Chrys Dougherty Award
Clark, Thomas & Winters - Joseph H. Hart Award
Also to be honored are the winners of the Law Day essay and poster contests from local elementary, middle, and high schools.
The Law Day Luncheon & Annual Meeting is your last chance to vote in the Austin Bar and AYLA board elections. Contact Mollie Gallagher today and don't be left out!
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Leapholes: Be a Bookworm for the Bar, May 11 - 14
If you missed out in participating in Leapholes last year, here's your chance to take part this year. In this short and easy-to-read novel, James Grippando educates young readers not only about the legal system but about the changes the legal system creates in society and invites young readers to analyze the benefits and detriments of historical legal precedent.
Be a part of legal history now by volunteering a couple hours of your time to discuss the book with young readers in our local schools between May 11 and 14. We do all of the work for you, all you have to do is curl up with a good book!
To volunteer, please click here to view the available class dates and times. Once you have selected a date and time that works best with your schedule, contact Brooke Williams at Brooke@austinbar.org or 472-0279 x108.
If you have questions about the project, please contact Law Related Education Co-Chair, Rob Robinson, at Robert.Robinson@oag.state.tx.us or Brooke Williams at Brooke@austinbar.org or 472-0279 ext. 108.
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Free Golf for AYLA Members at Lost Creek Country Club, May 15
Date: Friday, May 15
Time: Registration - noon; Shotgun Start - 1:00 p.m.; After Party - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lost Creek Country Club, 2612 Lost Creek Blvd.
RSVP by Wednesday, May 13 Pam.Staulcup@ourclub.com or 892-1205, ext 104. Please indicate if you are participating in golf and the party, or one of the two.
Lost Creek Country Club has invited AYLA members to a free and friendly round of 18 holes. Not a golfer? Attend the after party for great food and drinks to celebrate the end of another week.
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2009 Legal Build: Fundraising Shortage Causes Construction Delay
The Austin Bar Association and Austin Habitat for Humanity kicked off the fourth biennial Legal Build project on March 13. The goal was to start building a home for Tamika Nobles and her family in May, but the build start date has been postponed until June, at the earliest, because only $13,130 - i.e., about a fifth of the funds necessary to construct a home - had been donated to 2009 Legal Build. It is essential to make more progress, as Tamika and her three children will continue living in unsafe housing until the necessary $65,000 is raised to construct their home.
To start constructing the home in June, Legal Build must raise at least $32,500 by the end of May. Please click here and donate now so that this project can get started. Remember, donations are tax deductible.
The Legal Build Committee understands that in these tough economic times, many people are donating less than they would under normal circumstances. But consider this: if each member of the Austin Bar clicks on the link and gives $25, they will exceed their goal. So, please give as much as you can. Every cent matters!
For more information about the project, sponsorship opportunities, and other ways to get involved, please contact Mishell Kneeland at 965-5463. Thanks in advance for anything you can give to help change the lives of Tamika and her three children.
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Robert W. Calvert Chapter of American Inns of Court Accepting Applications
The Robert W. Calvert Chapter of the American Inns of Court is accepting applications for new members through May 22. The American Inns of Court movement is modeled after the English Inns of Court system and is composed of over 30,000 members in 48 states and the District of Columbia. The Calvert chapter meets monthly to examine issues related to ethics and professional conduct in the field of law.
Applicants should send a letter requesting membership, along with a current resume and two reference letters, to the nominations committee c/o Jody Scheske, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, 300 W. 6th St., Suite 2100, Austin, TX 78701 or by e-mail to jscheske@akingump.com.
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Join the Inaugural Class of Leadership State Bar of Texas
Be one of the first to join the 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!
Notably, Austin has already recruited the largest number of student participants in this competition. Leadership SBOT will be having a local final competition with the support of Judge Eric Sheppard, Judge Lora Livingston, Judge Scott Jenkins, President of the Austin Bar Association Bob O'Boyle, and many others!
They are 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 State Bar of Texas. In addition to supporting such deserving high school students, this is an effective way to demonstrate your commitment to investing in our youth through recognition in publications that are supporting this initiative, and to remind your clients and peers of your commitment to our community - and the education of our youth.
Please view competition details and make a generous contribution at www.LeadershipSBOT.com through their PayPal account. Please direct questions and comments to Ami Desai.
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Nominations for Dispute Resolution Center's Peacemaker Awards Open
Know an individual or organization that has recently helped to peacefully resolve a conflict or concern? If so, nominate them for a 2009 Peacemaker Award by August 31.
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Featured Corporate Partner: West, a Thomson Reuters Business
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Wednesday, May 6 - Labor & Employment Law Section Meeting
Tuesday, May 12 - Real Estate Law Section Meeting
Wednesday, May 13 - Oil, Gas, and Mineral Law Section Meeting
Thursday, May 14 - Financial Institutions Section Meeting
COMMITTEES:
The following Austin Bar Committees are meeting at the Austin Bar office, 816 Congress, Suite 700.
Parking is available in the adjacent garage, accessible from 9th Street. Please feel free to attend any that interest you.
Since lunch is provided, please RSVP by noon the previous day to Mollie@austinbar.org or call 472-0279 with your name and the name of the committee.
Wednesday, May 6 - Legal Build Committee Meeting
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Proud corporate sponsors of the Austin Bar Association
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