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Week of August 31, 2009
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Update Your Headshot this Week through Sept. 2
Aging is not a bad thing. But having a headshot from the early eighties is. Update your headshot this week through Sept. 2 with Matt Lemke. To schedule a sitting with Matt for $45, contact him directly at 970-2633 or Matt@MatthewLemke.com. A pricing and information sheet can be found here.
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Contributions in Memory of Emily C. Jones
Emily C. Jones, former executive director of the Texas Access to Justice Commission and former director of Texas Lawyers Care, died Aug. 3 following a five-year battle with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer. Jones, 60, began her involvement with pro bono and legal services during law school and never stopped. She joined Texas Lawyers Care, the legal services/pro bono support department of the State Bar of Texas, as a staff attorney in 1996 where she was quickly promoted to the TLC director position before becoming the executive director of the Commission.
Known as a feisty and strong-spirited advocate for access to justice initiatives in Texas, Jones committed her entire career to helping low-income Texans gain access to legal assistance. More than that, Jones led by example, even while facing personal health obstacles, inspiring other Texas attorneys to do pro bono work.
Contributions can be made to several places in memory of Jones to honor her selflessness and integrity:
- GHRC-USA (Guatemalan Human Rights Commission) - a tax exempt 501c3 organization which has devoted its efforts to human rights work in Guatemala since 1982. Please send to Jennifer K. Harbury, 300 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco, Texas 78596;
- Texas Access to Justice Foundation;
- Hospice Austin by mail (payable to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759), online, or by phone at 342-4700 or 800/445-3261;
- your union's COPE fund.
You may also honor Jones by using your skills to provide access to justice for the less fortunate.
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Attention: Notice of New Filing Fees
The Travis County District Clerk's office has issued a notice of new fees. Effective Tuesday, Sept. 1, a $5.00 archive fee will be added for the filing of a new suit, cross-action, counterclaim, intervention, contempt action, motion for new trial, or third-party petition. New fees will also take effect Friday, Jan. 1.
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Bar & Grill Casting Call for "Adventures in Downsizing," September 10
Date: Thursday, Sept. 10
Location: Austin Bar Office, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Bar & Grill is back! The Austin Young Lawyers Association (for the benefit of the AYLA Foundation) will be staging a new Bar & Grill show on Nov. 6 and 7 at the Rollins Theater in the Long Center.
Whether you've never seen a Bar & Grill show or been a part of every one, you won't want to miss out on this year's production, "Adventures in Downsizing." Whether you sing (prepare a song or we'll have something for you to try), dance (show us a routine or we'll have steps for you to learn), act (we'll have readings from the script), or spin plates (fine bone china only, solid gold accents preferred), you can be a part of this great Austin tradition. Auditions are open to all attorneys.
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Web Address Change to Online Texas Constitution and Statutes
The Texas Legislative Council is updating its Texas Constitution and Statutes Web site. As of Tuesday, Sept. 1, users will be able to access the new features and updates at www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us and www.constitution.legis.state.tx.us. New features will include a section lookup tool and more display options. After Tuesday, Sept. 1, links to the old version of the Texas Constitution and Statutes will no longer operate. If you are using the old version of the Texas Constitution and Statutes, be sure to change your URL settings to the new addresses.
For Web administrator inquiries concerning the new links and features, please contact Dan Marquette at 463-1155.
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Appointment of Chapter 13 Standing Trustee Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division
The office of the United States Trustee for Region 7 is seeking resumes from persons wishing to be considered for appointment as a standing trustee to administer cases filed under chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. The appointment is for cases filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division. Compensation depends on disbursements. Maximum compensation including benefits is now $190,217 annually. In addition, the trustee operation receives payments for certain necessary and actual expenses.
The minimum qualifications for appointment are set forth in Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulation at Part 58 (28 C.F.R. Part 58). To be eligible for appointment, an applicant must possess strong administrative, financial, and interpersonal skills. Experience and/or training in management is desirable. Fiduciary experience or familiarity with the bankruptcy area is not mandatory.
A successful applicant will be required to undergo an FBI background check, and must qualify to be bonded. Although standing trustees are not federal employees, appointments are made consistent with federal Equal Opportunity policies, which prohibit discrimination in employment.
Forward resumes to: Office of the United States Trustee, ATTN: Peggy C. Taylor, Administrative Officer, 515 Rusk Ave., Suite 3516, Houston, TX 77002. All resumes should be received on or before Thursday, Oct. 1.
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After the Bar Exam
After The Bar Exam is a new program by the State Bar of Texas designed to reach out to future members of the legal profession during the three-month gap between when they take the bar exam and when they become licensed. AfterTheBarExam.com offers resources and free CLE intended to address concerns of those facing the challenges and opportunities of a life in the law. If you have questions or comments, please email the State Bar at after@texasbar.com.
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Austin Bar Closed Monday, Sept. 7
The Austin Bar will be closed for Labor Day next Monday, Sept. 7. Please look for your next Bar Code e-Newsletter on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Enjoy the long weekend!
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Featured Corporate Partner: LexisNexis September Coffee Break Webinar Series
The LexisNexis September Coffee Break Webinars are up! These Webinars have provided quick complimentary 20-minute to one-hour sessions to legal professionals for the last few years. All sessions are appropriate for both current LexisNexis users and non-users. And when an individual attends two Coffee Break Webinars in any one month, they will receive one $5 Gourmet Coffee Card. For more information on the Webinars such as topics and dates, click here.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Wednesday, Sept. 2 - Family Law Section Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 8 - Real Estate Section Meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 9 - Oil, Gas, & Mineral Law Section Meeting
Thursday, Sept. 10 - Financial Institutions 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.
Tuesday, Sept. 1 - Women's Resource Fair Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 2 - Legal Build Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 8 - Austin Bar Foundation Gala Committee Meeting
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Proud corporate sponsors of the Austin Bar Association
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