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Week of June 25, 2007
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Last Week for Blood Drive!
Throughout the month of June, the Austin Bar Association, in competition with the Travis County Medical Association
and Austin CPA Society, is donating blood in support of the Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas. The summer months
are, unfortunately, an especially busy time for the Center and they need our help.
In less than an hour, you can make a big difference in someone else's life. Donate blood at
The Blood and Tissue Center on Lamar or at the Round Rock location.
This is the last week for the blood drive and the Austin Bar needs your help for the home stretch. Don’t miss your
opportunity to help save a life, and, while you’re at it, help us beat those other professionals.
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International Law Section Ready for Action, Meeting Tomorrow, June 26
For those of you wanting to be active in the Austin Bar’s International Law Section, have we got some news for you.
Martin Lutz of DuBois Bryant & Campbell is reviving this section and wants your input. He will hold a luncheon on
Tuesday, June 26, to elicit members’ views as to how the section can best accomplish its mission, which is to assist
its members in developing and maintaining their international practices.
This is a great way for attorneys practicing international law to get the most out of their Austin Bar membership. Attend
and let your opinions be heard!
Time: Noon
Location: Austin Bar Seminar Room, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
RSVP: To receptionist@austinbar.org or 472-0279. Lunch will be provided.
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Leadership Austin's Latest Program - Kickoff Party June 27
Leadership Austin's Emerge program brings together emerging leaders under age 40 for engaging conversation in an
educational networking format. Events consist of moderated discussions with emerging leaders and a mix of experts on issues
of interest critical to the local community. Emerge events are lively, provide excellent opportunities for networking, and
foster meaningful dialogue among individuals interested in developing a lifelong leadership career.
The 2007 program will kick off in August and consist of five monthly sessions where leadership skills, targeted specifically
to emerging leaders, will be taught in an intimate setting of 60 participants.
If you are interested in participating in Emerge, please join us at the June 27 Kickoff Party for information about the
program and application process. Registration is free and you may RSVP your attendance by clicking here.
Date: Wednesday, June 27
Time: 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Third Base Sports Bar, 1717 West 6th Street
Map and Directions
*Free appetizers and drink specials will be provided.
Applications for selection to the program will be available for download on June 27.
Click here for program dates
and details.
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The Juggling Act: Caring for Aging Parents vs. Career Advancement - This Friday, June 29
Do you have a plan to prevent a working caregiver crisis? Many people are caught in the “sandwich generation” of
juggling their careers, a family, and caring for an elderly or aging loved one.
Something’s got to give if you don’t have a plan. Most of the time it’s your career and personal wealth that will take
a hit. And it’s not just impacting employees. Working caregivers are costing American firms as much as $33.6 billion
annually in loss of productivity.
Join the Austin Bar Association this Friday, June 29, at 11:30 a.m. as we explore the issues involving working caregivers and
the long-term care solutions available to provide protection and assurance for firms and their employees.
Speakers panel:
- Carol Marak, Founder, WorkingCaregiver.com
- Peter Berardino, CEBS, CLTC, MetLife Resources Representative
- Representatives from Caring Connections
RSVP today to michelle@austinbar.org. The first 20 RSVP’s will receive a free
Starbucks gift package.
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AYLA Judicial Wine Tasting - July 19
Join AYLA for a new and exciting event, the AYLA Judicial Wine Tasting. Four members of the judiciary and one of our local
legislators will select a wine to share at the event and will discuss their favorites.
Guests include: Judge Barbara Hervey, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals; Judge Darlene Byrne, 126th District Court; Judge
Gisela Triana, 200th District Court; Judge Elisabeth Earle, Travis County Court at Law #7; and Texas State Representative
Eddie Rodriguez, District 51.
This is a great way for young lawyers to interact with local judiciary and legislative delegates on a personal level. A
limited number of spots are available, so sign up today!
Date: Thursday, July 19
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Seminar Room, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: $40
RSVP: To Debbie Kelly at Debbie@austinbar.org or 472-0279
All proceeds from the wine tasting will go to the AYLA Foundation, which supports such community projects as Holiday
Baskets and They Had a Dream, Too.
Additionally, AYLA is offering sponsorship opportunities at several financial levels that include tickets to the event, as
well as advance recognition. All sponsorships are tax deductible.
For more information regarding sponsorship, please contact Mari Robinson at
mari.robinson@tmb.state.tx.us or Mike Johnson at
mjohnson@thompsoncoe.com.
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Peace Maker Award - Nominate Someone Today!
Every two years, the Dispute Resolution Center’s Board of Directors selects recipients for the Peace Maker Award given to
individuals, groups, organizations, or other qualifying entities that have successfully engaged in peacemaking efforts;
resolved a current or potential conflict peacefully or otherwise took steps to increase the presence of peaceful resolution
in our community.
If you know of know of recognition-worthy efforts pertaining to managing conflict successfully, please fill out the
nomination form and return
to the Center per written instructions by Friday, August 31.
An award ceremony will be held in late October 2007. If your nominee is selected, both you and the nominee and his/her
guest will be invited to join the celebration at the University of Texas Club at the New Alumni Center.
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Legislative Update
Austin Bar member David Chamberlain, along with San Angelo attorney Guy D. Choate, has prepared a report on the
2007 Texas Legislative Session for an upcoming State Bar seminar. Bills Affecting the Civil Justice System in the
80th Session covers more than 50 bills considered during the recent legislative session. Please
click here to view
this legislative update.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Tuesday, June 26, International Law Section
Wednesday, June 27, Labor & Employment Law Section
Thursday, July 5, Environmental, Natural Resources, and Water Law Section
COMMITTEES:
Judicial Affairs Committee Meeting - June 25
Time: Noon
Location: Austin Bar Seminar Room, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
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