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Week of June 29, 2009
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Leadership State Bar of Texas Nominations Due this Wednesday, July 1
The State Bar of Texas and Texas Young Lawyers Association are looking for 20 Texas lawyers to participate in LeadershipSBOT. This diversity initiative is designed to recruit, train, and retain Texas lawyers for leadership positions in the legal community and the State Bar of Texas. Program participants will be selected to reflect the cultural, ethnic, geographic, and practice area diversity of the state.
Participants will examine what is expected of leaders and receive guidance and advice from current leaders on appropriate activities in which to be engaged in to be effective in the profession and respected in the community.
Nomination forms for LeadeshipSBOT 2009-2010 should be submitted by this Wednesday, July 1. Once a nomination is received, the SBOT will follow up with that individual to ascertain their interest and commitment in participating. You're encouraged to nominate an attorney who has not previously participated in a bar association or local affiliate leadership academy. Self-nominations will also be accepted.
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Italian Food and Legislation: An Irresistible Combination this Thursday, July 2
Date: Thursday, July 2
Time:11:30 a.m.
Location: Cannoli Joe's, 4715 US-290 E
Cost: $15
Topic: Sausage and Sage Public Policy
CLE: 1 hour
What has happened to business taxation? What changes affect agencies and regulations? What is Texas' financial position?
If you can answer all these questions and don't want anything to eat or drink then you don't need to be here! But everyone else can truly benefit from this fun and practical presentation brought to you by The Fowler Law Firm.
Please RSVP with Amy Martin at amartin@thefowlerlawfirm.com or 441-1411.
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Leadership Austin Emerge Kick-Off Party, July 7
Date: Tuesday, July 7
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Six Lounge and The Tap Room, 117 W. 4th St.
Cost: Free
Leadership Austin's Emerge Program helps young professionals develop leadership skills and build relationships to make a positive impact in Austin. Join Leadership Austin to network with other young Austin professionals and mingle with Emerge graduates. Learn more and RSVP at www.leadershipaustin.org.
Please contact Hannah Nokes at hnokes@leadership.org or 499-0435, x117 for more information on Leadership Austin.
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Texas Access to Justice Magna Stella Award Nominations Due July 10
The Texas Access to Justice Commission is seeking nominations for the Pro Bono Category. The Pro Bono Category recognizes corporate legal departments - not individuals. (Any individuals you wish to recognize can be nominated for the ATJ Corporate Counsel Pro Bono Award, details for which will be circulated in Spring of 2010.) Please nominate a deserving corporate legal department using this form by July 10.
As you will note from the nomination form, Magna Stella has several categories of awards. If you have questions regarding other Magna Stella Awards, please direct those questions to the Texas General Counsel Forum at 214/999-4317.
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Austin Chamber's South Austin Business Council Luncheon, July 13
Date: Monday, July 13
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: AT&T Conference Center, 1900 University Ave.
Cost: Early registration - $30 for members and $40 for future members; After July 9 - $35 for members and $45 for future members; Day of event - $40 for members and $50 for future members
Speaker: Sen. Kirk Watson
Small employers providing employee health insurance, renewable energy, transportation, and transparency are among issues Sen. Kirk Watson has worked to address during the 2009 Legislative Session.
Speaking at the Austin Chamber's South Austin Business Council luncheon, Sen. Watson will discuss the upcoming special session and key legislation left on the table. He has represented the residents of State Senate District 14 since 2006 and currently serves as Chair of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Register before Thursday, July 9, to take advantage of the early registration discount.
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Peace Maker Award - Nominate Someone by Aug. 31
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 recognition-worthy efforts pertaining to managing conflict successfully, please fill out the nomination form and return to the Center per written instructions by Monday, August 31.
An award ceremony will be held in late October. If your nominee is selected, both you and the nominee and his/her guest will be invited to join the celebration.
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Featured Member Benefit: The Law Firm Merchant Account from Affiniscape
The Law Firm Merchant Account, credit card processing for attorneys, is a custom payment solution designed with the input of bar associations and legal professionals. Affiniscape Merchant Solutions examined the requirements for handling client funds and developed a payment solution that resolves the ethical dilemma attorneys face when processing credit cards. The Law Firm Merchant Account is endorsed and recommended by over 50 bar associations nationwide as the correct way to process credit cards. To learn more, please click here or call 366-6974.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
There are no section meetings at this time.
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.
Tuesday, June 30 - Legal Build Committee Meeting
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