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Week of May 14, 2007
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Austin Bar Association Welcomes New Board of Directors
The members of the Austin Bar Association have spoken. The Board of Directors for 2007-2008 are:
- President - Jo Ann Merica
- President-Elect - Bob O'Boyle
- Secretary - Ann Greenberg
- Treasurer - David Whittlesey
Directors:
- David Chamberlain
- Judge Elisabeth Earle
- Jeff Rose
- Lance Sharp
Congratulations to the Board of Directors, both new and those back for another year!
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AYLA's New Board of Directors
The results are in for the AYLA election. The Board of Directors for 2007-2008 are:
- President - Jeff Edwards
- President-Elect - Amy Welborn
- Treasurer - Chris Popov
- Secretary - Mari Robinson
Directors:
- Nicki Grodner
- Cindy Grossman
- Adam Schramek
- Kennon L. Peterson
Congratulations to the Board of Directors, both new and those back for another year!
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Rise and Shine! Austin Bar's Breakfast with the Judiciary - This Thursday, May 17
Judge Suzanne Covington, 201st District Court, 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 Michelle McFadyen at
michelle@austinbar.org or 472-0279.
Please send your check to Michelle McFadyen at the Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700, Austin,
Texas 78701.
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Join AYLA for Fun and Networking at Docket Call - This Thursday, May 17
Looking for a way to have a good time and to get to know your fellow young lawyers? AYLA's got you covered -
join them May 17 for Docket Call and get your weekend started a little early!
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Key Bar, 617 W. 6th St.
Sponsored by Digital Discovery Solutions and Flashback Data
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What You Need to Know to be a Court Appointed Advocate, May 21
Travis County Women Lawyers' Association presents a seminar on the keys to representing parents
and children in court appointed cases.
Learn valuable information on the following topics:
- I Got the Appointment - Now What Do I Do? The Nuts and Bolts of a CPS Case
- Ethical Considerations for Court Appointed Advocates
- Clients with Disabilities
- Mediation for Court Appointed Advocates
- What You Need to Know About Available Services for Your Child Client With Mental Illness or Other Disability
- Defending Against a Petition for Enforcement by Contempt: The Court Appointed Attorney in an Attorney General or Domestic Relations Office Case
- Guardianship in Probate Court
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Winstead, 401 Congress Ave., Suite 2100
CLE Credit: 7.25 hours (1.0 hour ethics)
Cost: $80 for members, $100 for nonmembers
For a registration form and more information, click here.
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Contemporary Bankruptcy Issues, May 22
Join the Austin Black Lawyers Association and Austin Bar as they present a CLE on bankruptcy issues that
are affecting people now.
Date: Tuesday, May 22
Topic: Contemporary Bankruptcy Issues
Speaker: Mechele Dickerson, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, UT Law School, Fulbright and
Jaworski Professor in Law
Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Seminar Room, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
CLE Credit: 1.0 hour
Brown bag; Free parking
For more information or to RSVP by Monday, May 21, contact Orlesia Hawkins at
ohawkins@gdhm.com.
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AYLA's Women-Only Spa Night, May 24
Had a long week and need some pampering? AYLA is hosting its first ever women-only spa night on
Thursday, May 24. Sit back, relax, and have a mani-pedi while sipping some wine, ease that tension
from hunching over your desk all day with a massage, and nosh on fabulous appetizers while you're at it.
Date: May 24
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Seminar Room, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
RSVP: To debbie@austinbar.org; this event is limited to 50 people
and is for AYLA members only (you are welcome to bring your assistants).
Sponsored by Waddell Reed
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Austin Bar Members-Only Free CLE - Friday, May 25
The Austin Bar Association is offering free CLE opportunities now on the fourth Friday of each month for
members of the Austin Bar.
Join us on Friday, May 25 for:
Title: Legislative Update
Speaker: Sen. Kirk Watson
Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Seminar Room, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: Free; Pizza and drinks will be served for $5.00 or you can bring a lunch.
To RSVP, e-mail
or call Michelle or Mollie at 472-0279 by noon on Thursday, May 24.
Please specify whether or not you would like lunch; no shows who reserve lunch will be billed.
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Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance: What You Need to Know
The next time you gather with your friends, listen to some of their conversations. If your friends are in
their late forties or fifties, much of the talk won't be about their children; instead the conversation will
be about their parents and their long-term care issues and concerns.
This type of scenario has been a real wake up call, so many are asking what they can do so their children are not
faced with the same problems. A solution for many is Long-Term Care Insurance, which is designed to help pay
for the cost of long-term care services if you need them. Depending on the type of policy and coverage selected,
this insurance can provide coverage for services in many settings such as your own home, adult day services,
assisted living facilities, or nursing homes. Some policies even provide a cash benefit once it's established
you are eligible for services.
Peter Berardino, who has worked with the Austin Bar for over 20 years on its SEP and insurance needs, will be
happy to provide you with free information on long-term care. He is also offering a discount to Austin Bar
members on long-term care policies. Please feel free to contact him at 512-482-9026 or
pberardino@metlife.com.
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U.S. Supreme Court Bobble Head Dolls
Take the U.S. Supreme Court home with you or have them entertain you for hours at your office. The justices
are on sale - no, they're not taking bribes - they're up on eBay. The Austin Bar has a collection of U.S.
Supreme Court bobble heads for sale on eBay for a mere $250 and they're going to go fast.
Visit our eBay auction page by
clicking here
and place your bid today. You don't want to miss your chance. Who knows, this may be your only chance to catch
a glimpse of the higher court.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Wednesday, May 16, Administrative Law Section Meeting
Thursday, May 17, Construction Law Section Meeting
Thursday, May 17, Civil Appellate Law Section Meeting
Friday, May 18, Estate Planning & Probate Law Section Meeting
Thursday, May 24, Solo/Small Firm 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 to
receptionist@austinbar.org
or call 472-0279 with your name and the name of the committee.
Publications Committee Meeting - May 16
Time: Noon
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