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Week of July 2, 2007
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AYLA Docket Call - July 12
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
July 12 for Docket Call and get your weekend started a little early!
Please note the date change. Docket Call was originally scheduled for July 19, but will now be July 12.
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel, 701 Congress Ave.
Sponsored by Navigant Consulting
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Independence Day Celebration - Save 20%* on LexisNexis® Bookstore Purchases until July 13th
As you celebrate our nation's independence with fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, and other summer activities,
enjoy a special Independence Day discount from LexisNexis. This is a limited-time exclusive member benefit offering
available only to members of the Austin Bar Association
Visit www.lexisnexis.com/bookstore and enter promo code JULY4 when you check out to receive 20%* off your LexisNexis
bookstore purchases until July 13.
*Discount not available on all products. Some restrictions may apply. Discount does not include sales tax, shipping and
handling where applicable. Offer expires July 13, 2007.
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The Texas Lyceum Public Conference 2007 – July 13
The Texas Lyceum will hold a conference on July 13 to discuss issues regarding the separation of church and state.
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Barton Creek Resort and Spa, 8212 Barton Club Drive
Cost: $225
CLE Credit: 7.5 hours
Click here for more information and to register.
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Free CLE from Austin Asian American Bar Association – July 18
Join the AAABA as they present “One Lawyer for Company and Employee” on Wednesday, July 18.
Speaker: Tom Nesbitt
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Seminar Room, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: Free
CLE Credit: 1.0 hour
RSVP to: Michelle at michelle@austinbar.org or 472-0279.
Happy hour to follow
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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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Save the Date - ALS Fundraiser, August 2
Join the Austin Bar for its ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Fundraiser on behalf of Nancy Matchus and the family of
Austin attorney Michele Morgan.
Date: Thursday, August 2
Time: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St.
Special Guest: Senator Kirk Watson
Watch Austin Lawyer and Bar Code for more information.
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Memorialize a Loved One Through the Austin Bar Foundation
The Austin Bar Foundation is accepting memorials and other gifts. If you would like to contribute on behalf of someone,
the Austin Bar will send a letter to the family that a donation has been made by you.
Send contributions to the Austin Bar Foundation, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700, Austin, Texas 78701, or call 472-0279 to
charge your donation.
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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, July 10, CAFA Section
COMMITTEES:
There are no committee meetings this week.
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