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Week of August 10, 2009
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Mina Brees Passes Away at 59
The Austin Bar Association is deeply saddened by the death of Austin attorney Mina Brees. President of the Austin Bar in 1999 through 2000, Brees displayed a long history of service to the Austin community and to the legal profession. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
A memorial service is tentatively set for Monday, Aug. 17 at the First United Methodist Church. Information on the time will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
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Donations Being Sought in Name of Former Travis County Court at Law Judge
Wilfred Aguilar, who drew upon life experiences to aid dozens of criminal defendants, passed away Tuesday, July 28. An advocate for defendants suffering from mental illness, Aguilar served as judge of Travis County Court at Law No. 5 from 1985 to 2000.
Aguilar also served as a mentor to many young lawyers and continued to offer his counsel to them after going into private defense practice in 2000. He viewed the courthouse and legal community as a family and did his part to promote that feeling.
To make a donation in the name of Wilfred Aguilar, please contact Brian Diego Allen-Aguilar at 300-4549.
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Legal Build Needs 60 $500 Donations to Finish Tamika's Home
All that stands between Tamika and her finished home is 60 $500 donations - and some elbow grease! If your firm can give $500 to Legal Build, Habitat will guarantee your firm three volunteer spots on the build - a completely uplifting, if hot, experience! Watching and helping Tamika's home be built, and meeting Tamika, is an extremely rewarding experience. Check out the Legal Build blog on the Habitat Web site for more info and to see your fellow lawyers hard at work.
You can donate online or contact Mishell Kneeland for more information at mishell.kneeland@gmail.com or 965-5463.
Thanks for supporting Legal Build and helping Tamika's dream of home ownership come true!
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Travis County District Courts Local Procedures Update, August 17
Date: Monday, Aug. 17
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
CLE: .75 hours
Cost: Civil Litigation Section members - $15; Austin Bar and AYLA members - $20; nonmembers - $25
RSVP Liz Parker at lparker@scottdoug.com.
Don't get caught breaking the rules! The Civil Litigation Section is hosting a lunch meeting to update you on changes to the Travis County District Courts Local Procedures regarding settings and announcements for hearings, jury trials, and bench trials via the Internet.
Warren Vavra, Travis County Court Administrator, and Nolan Martin, Travis County IT Manager, will address any changes and technical issues you might encounter. An interactive slide show will cover how to set and announce hearings, jury trials, and bench trials.
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AYLA Docket Call, August 20
Date: Thursday, Aug. 20
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: OMNI Hotel, Atrium Bar, 700 San Jacinto
Celebrate the kids going back to school, the weekend being on the horizon, the cooler months ahead, or whatever you'd like with AYLA at this month's Docket Call. Enjoy drinks and light snacks provided by Kim Gruber and Austin Centre Suites.
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Lights…Camera…CLE, August 21
Date: Friday, Aug. 21
Time: 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 1120 S. Lamar
Topic: movie screening of The Unforeseen followed by a panel discussion titled "How Well Does Bankruptcy Protect Non-Creditor Interests?"
CLE: amount pending approval
RSVP to Frank Lyon at frank@franklyon.com.
Join the Bankruptcy Section for a night at the movies. The Unforeseen is a documentary about the environmental battles in Austin and focuses primarily on the struggles between Gary Bradley and Save our Springs as well as being partially the story of three bankruptcies: Circle C Joint Venture, Gary Bradley, and SOS.
A CLE opportunity unlike most, the cases being shared are local and affect those in the Austin community. Contact Frank Lyon at frank@franklyon.com with questions.
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Third Annual Law & Order Night at Dell Diamond, August 27
Date: Thursday, Aug. 27
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Location: The Dell Diamond, 3400 E Palm Valley Bl., Round Rock
Cost: Box Seats - $6; Home Run Porch - $3.50; Berm - $3
The Round Rock Express Baseball Club wants to take you out to the ballgame. Enjoy a fun-packed evening of America's pastime, crackerjacks, and discounted tickets with fellow legal professionals and family.
Click here to order your tickets before Thursday, Aug. 20.
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Smile and Say Cheese, Aug. 31 through Sept. 2
Is your headshot looking a little dated? Matt Lemke will be scheduling portrait sittings at the Austin Bar office from Aug. 31 through Sept. 2. Please look to future Bar Code e-Newsletters for more information.
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Featured Member Discount: Law Firm Merchant Account
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Monday, Aug. 17 - Civil Litigation Section Meeting
Friday, Aug. 21 - Bankruptcy Law 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, Aug. 19 - Law Day Committee Meeting
Friday, Aug. 21 - Adoption Day Committee Meeting
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