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Week of September 21, 2009
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Volunteer Opportunity: American Gateways, Sept. 22
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 22
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Chez Zee Cafe & Dessert Bakery, 5406 Balcones Dr.
RSVP to Maura Powers at 371-3746
American Gateways, a local non-profit that provides free and low cost legal services to immigrant victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, invites you to learn how you can get involved. Join them for wine and appetizers at Chez Zee and find out where your skills can best be used.
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Members Only Social Lunch, Sept. 24
Date: Thursday, Sept. 24
Time: noon
Location: Green Pastures Restaurant, 811 W. Live Oak St.
Cost: $21
Host: Chris Popov
RSVP to Michelle McFadyen at Michelle@austinbar.org or 472-0279, x111.
Take a breather from your caseload, earning CLE, and the office with other Austin Bar members at the Members Only Social Lunch. No speakers or slideshow presentations here. Enjoy lunch with friends and other members of the legal community. This new Members Only program is quickly becoming a favorite so RSVP today.
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The Ethics Course, Sept. 24
Date: Thursday, Sept. 24
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Texas Law Center, Hatton W. Sumners Conference Room, 1414 Colorado, 1st Floor
Cost: $150
The Texas Center for Legal Ethics & Professionalism knows how difficult it can be to earn ethics credit. That is why they are offering The Ethics Course; a day long seminar offering only Ethics CLE. Topics include Managing Your Practice, Navigating the Ethics Rules, and The Ethics of Mental Health. To register, visit their Web site here.
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Nominate a Colleague for the David H. Walter and Distinguished Lawyer Awards by this Friday
The Austin Bar Association will be presenting the David H. Walter Community Excellence Award and the Distinguished Lawyer Awards at the 2010 Austin Bar Foundation Gala on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010
The Austin Bar is currently accepting nominations for these prestigious awards. All nominations must be submitted by Friday, Sept. 25, to the Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700, Austin, Texas 78701 or e-mailed to DeLaine Ward at < ahref="mail:DeLaine@austinbar.org">DeLaine@austinbar.org.
The David H. Walter Community Excellence Award is presented to an Austin Bar member who has recently made a significant impact in the community and, at the same time, raised the profile of the profession.
The 2010 Austin Bar Distinguished Lawyer Award recognizes the dedication and hard work of an attorney who has practiced for 30 years or more and has significantly contributed to the profession and the community.
Don't miss this opportunity to recognize a colleague who has made an impact on you and our community. Hard work deserves a night of recognition!
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14th Annual Criminal Law Retreat, Sept. 25 and 26
Date: Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26
Location: Lakeway Resort & Spa, 101 Lakeway Drive
CLE: 6.5 hours (including 1 hour of Ethics)
The Austin Bar Criminal Law Section is hosting the 14th Annual Criminal Law Retreat. Take this opportunity to join other criminal law attorneys and judges in the relaxing setting of the Lakeway Resort and Spa. Speakers include Richard "Racehorse" Haynes, Judge Cathy Cochran and others. Click here for more information and to register.
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Members Only Free Fourth Friday, Sept. 25
Date: Friday, Sept. 25
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: Free
CLE: 1 hour
RSVP to Mollie Gallagher at Mollie@austinbar.org or 472-0279.
Few things in life are better than free things. Join Judge F. Scott McCown as he gives a Legislative Update presentation. RSVP today and don't miss one of the greatest Member Benefits of being a part of the Austin Bar.
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Special "Lawyers' Nights" at Austin Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure," Sept. 25
Austin Shakespeare is performing "Measure for Measure" at the Rollins Theater of the Long Center through Sept. 27. "Measure" is one of Shakespeare's most law-oriented plays, and an opportunity for lawyers to explore the themes of the play will be presented for members of the Austin Bar.
Friday, Sept. 25, Austin lawyers will be able to obtain ethics CLE credit prior to the show when Claude Ducloux speaks on "Shakespeare’s Ethical Quandaries: Ten Ethical Problems in 'Measure for Measure' Analyzed Under the Texas Rules of Ethics" at 7:00 p.m. at the Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Admission is $35 or $15 with the price of a ticket. Proceeds to benefit Austin Shakespeare. To purchase tickets, contact alex@austinshakespeare.org. This program has been approved for 0.5 hours of ethics CLE credit. For more information on the show, click here.
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American Bar Association's State & Local Government Fall Meeting, Sept. 30 - Oct. 3
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 30 - Friday, Oct. 3
Location:InterContinental Stephen F. Austin, 701 Congress Ave.
The American Bar invites Austin Bar members to join the State and Local Government Law Section for their Fall Council Meeting. This meeting offers an opportunity to earn approximately five hours of CLE Credit on Friday, Oct. 2, as well as a chance to interact with the section’s leadership to learn how the section can assist your practice.
To learn more about this event, please visit the American Bar's Web site by clicking here.
If you cannot attend the entire meeting, join them for a kickoff reception at the Headliner’s Club, 221 W. 6 St., Suite 1100, on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 5:00 p.m. Please RSVP to bsurles@smith-roberston.com by Wednesday, Sept. 23.
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West Free CLE, Oct. 2
Date: Friday, Oct. 2
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Topic: Productivity Solutions for Litigators
Cost: Free CLE and lunch for Austin Bar members only
RSVP to Michelle@austinbar.org or 472-0279, x111.
West brings Austin Bar members the chance to earn one free hour of CLE. Join this Corporate Partner at the Austin Bar office for lunch and learn how to make your practice more productive. RSVP today to secure your spot.
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Experience Austin with Leadership Austin
Experience Austin is an informative, interactive orientation to the city that introduces participants to Austin's issues, icons, institutions, and the people actively involved in creating solutions. The program is presented as a five session survey of Austin, including behind the scenes tours and introductions to leaders in the local government, economic, education, healthcare, and arts and entertainment communities. The program is ideal for those who are new to town or want to become more deeply engaged with all Austin has to offer. Experience Austin participants leave with a greater love for Austin and connections that will enrich both their personal and professional lives.
This season's programs will take place throughout October and the first week of November. Click here to register and learn more.
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Help Put a Texas Twist on Austin Bar Foundation's 2010 Gala
The Austin Bar Foundation Gala is getting a makeover. The 2010 event will be Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Austin Music Hall minus the formal tuxedos. Instead, grab your boots and Stetson for A Night Under the Texas Stars in Texas tuxedos.
This overhaul is going to take a team effort and the Gala Committee needs your help. To join the committee, contact Carol Tobias at 472-0279, x106 or Carol@austinbar.org.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Thursday, Sept. 24 - Solo/Small Firm Section Meeting
Thursday, Sept. 24 - Business, Corporate, and Tax Law Section Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 29 - Technology and Computer 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, Sept. 23 - Law Day Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 29 - Judicial Affairs Committee Meeting
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