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Week of October 6, 2008
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State Bar of Texas Military Law Section CLE & 50th Birthday Celebration, October 10 - 11
Date: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 – 11
Location: State Bar of Texas, 1414 Colorado
Cost: $120 for the program and Saturday luncheon; $35 additional luncheon tickets for guests
CLE: 6.25 hours
Register by contacting Kay Perry at 210/287-4348.
Plan to join the State Bar of Texas Military Law Section for their fall meeting and CLE program. Attendees will hear from several lawyers who defended courts martial arising out of Haditha, Iraq. A military judge will share her experience hearing cases in Iraq, and there will be a presentation on the Boumediene v. Bush Supreme Court case. In addition to an informative program, the section will be celebrating its 50th year with a reception Friday evening.
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24th Annual John Ben Shepperd Texas Leadership Forum, October 10 - 12
The centerpiece of the Texas Leadership Forum is the opportunity for some of the best and brightest young professionals in Texas to engage in hands-on breakout sessions aimed at discovering and developing solutions to the challenges facing our great state, and compete for the opportunity to work with members of the Texas Legislature to develop legislation to address these issues.
The weekend also provides plenty of opportunities to network, build relationships, and collaborate with your peers and colleagues in the setting of our beautiful State Capitol. (CLE is available for legal professionals.)
This year the agenda includes some exceptional guests, such as Texas House of Representatives Speaker Pro Tempore Sylvester Turner, Texas State Senator Kel Seliger, Clark Ervin, Director of the Homeland Security Initiative at the Aspen Institute, and John Boettiger, President of the Texas Lyceum and many other outstanding local and state leaders.
For more information on cost and how to register, visit the Texas Leadership Forum Web site.
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People to People Citizen Ambassador Program: U.S. - India Law Forum
As Chair of the U.S. - India Law Forum, Richard Pena invites you to join him and other prominent legal professionals to participate in this important international exchange. This delegation, specializing in law and legal systems, will convene in India from February 28 through March 8, 2009.
Continuing Legal Education credits are being sought for this program and will be confirmed prior to the time of travel. Participants may qualify for approximately 12.5 CLE credit hours.
The purpose of the U.S. - India Law Forum is reciprocal knowledge and expertise exchange between American and Indian legal professionals. This cross-cultural program is designed to:
- examine and explore the two largest legal communities in the world - the U.S. and India;
- meet with some of India's leading lawyers and discuss key legal issue in both countries; and
- increase cross-cultural understanding and appreciation of the legal profession.
You may apply for enrollment for the delegation by clicking here. Select Apply and enter your first and last name. Next, in the three drop down boxes, select Law, India, and U.S. India Law Forum with Pena.
If you have questions regarding the delegation, you are encouraged to contact their Program Representative at People to People Citizen Ambassador Programs, Debbie Long, at 877/787-2000 x7921.
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Breakfast with the Judiciary, October 16
The Honorable Stephen Yelenosky, 345th District Civil Court, will be this month's guest for Breakfast with the Judiciary.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 16
Time: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Cost: $22 (includes breakfast and parking validation)
RSVP: Advance reservation and pre-payment are required. Reserve your spot by contacting Michelle McFadyen at Michelle@austinbar.org
or 472-0279 x111. Please send your check to Michelle McFadyen at the Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700, Austin, Texas 78701.
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People's Law School Needs Your Help!
How time flies! People's Law School had a very successful year; however, it's already time to start planning for 2009 and the PLS Committee invites you to be a part of it.
Hundreds of Central Texans will take over University of Texas Law School in February for the one-day event, which puts Austin-area lawyers at the podium discussing basic legal issues.
Classes are offered during three one hour sessions. Subjects include divorce, child custody, wills, criminal law, immigration, credit repair, and more.
Join the committee by clicking here and attend their first meeting at noon at the Austin Bar office this Thursday, Oct. 9. Please RSVP with Brooke Williams by noon on Wednesday, Oct. 8 for lunch at Brooke@austinbar.org or 472-0279 x108.
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Big Bear Hugs and Books Needed for Austin Adoption Day
Children are not the only ones being adopted on Adoption Day. Several hundred teddy bears also find a new home and family on this special day. One large teddy bear is presented to each child being adopted in Travis County, and one small bear is given to each of their siblings.
Bears and books geared toward toddlers through young adults may be dropped off at the District Court offices at the Courthouse or brought to the Austin Bar’s office at 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700. The Adoption Day Committee asks that bears (or other stuffed animals) be new or very gently loved and books be in perfect condition.
To participate in this memorable and rewarding opportunity, contact Denise Hyde at 479-9911 or Kat Hinson at the Austin Bar at 472-0279 x107.
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Featured Corporate Partner: Rainmaker
Rainmaker offers full image technology and file copying document productions of any size. Rainmaker technology combines speed, practicality, quality control, and ease of use. Click here to visit Rainmaker's Web site. For more information contact Thomas Rutledge at 512/472-9911.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Tuesday, October 7 - Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Meeting
Wednesday, October 8 - Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Section Meeting
Thursday, October 9 - Environmental Law Section Meeting
Thursday, October 9 - Financial Institutions Section Meeting
Tuesday, October 14 - CAFA DVD Viewing
Tuesday, October 14 - International Law Section Meeting
Tuesday, October 14 - Estate Law Section Meeting
Wednesday, October 15 - Administrative Law Section Meeting
Thursday, October 16 - Business, Corporate & Tax Law Section Meeting
Thursday, October 16 - Construction 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.
Thursday, October 9 - People's Law School Committee Meeting
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