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Week of October 29, 2007
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Bar & Grill is HERE! This Saturday, November 3
Tickets are still available for the 16th Annual Bar & Grill Show: Austin Legal. Join us for another night of inspired music and skits performed by the talented cast of Austin attorneys. Featuring the return of Marvin Khan, Mongolian Arbitrator, as well as future classics Lord of the Files and Celebrity Block Tango, this year's show promises fun for all.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 3
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Westlake High School Fine Arts Facility
Tickets are $35 and $20 and can be purchased through the Austin Bar office at 472-0279 through Nov. 2. General seating tickets can be purchased at the door, Nov. 3. Proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters and Volunteer Legal Services.
Don't miss out! Buy your tickets today!
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Trick or Treat: AYLA Free CLE, This Wednesday, October 31
Topic: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Travis County Local Rules But Were Afraid To Ask
Date: Wed., Oct. 31
Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Each quarter, AYLA holds a free CLE for its members over the lunch hour.
This Wednesday, the CLE will focus on mastering the Central Docket and the
Travis County Local Rules. All those awaiting November Bar results are
also invited to attend.
This CLE will not only review the basics, but address real problems confronted by AYLA members over the years and how they were resolved.
Led by a panel of senior AYLA attorneys, including former and current
staff attorneys for state court judges, this CLE will be especially
beneficial for lawyers new to Travis County (and those awaiting Bar
results!).
So grab some lunch (lunch will not be provided) and head over to the Bar
offices October 31 for this free Halloween Treat.
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Free Franchise Tax Update, October 31
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Ave.
CLE & CPE: 3.0 hours
RSVP: Call (800) 252-1390 or send an email to rsvp.austinseminar@cpa.state.tx.us.
Franchise tax experts from the Texas Comptroller of Public accounts will present a free seminar to introduce the revised Texas franchise tax, sometimes referred to as "the Margins Tax," to taxpayers and their representatives. This program will provide valuable information to anyone interested in learning about the entities that are subject to the tax and the new margin calculation.
For more information, visit the Comptroller's Web site.
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Volunteer for LegalLine, November 6
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Austin Young Lawyers Association is looking for volunteers for LegalLine, which is held the first Tuesday of every month. LegalLine provides the public the opportunity to obtain answers to simple legal questions from licensed attorneys. AYLA is expecting an especially high call volume in Nov. since LegalLine will be featured on News 8 throughout the day before the phone lines open. Please e-mail Adam Schramek if you would like to volunteer.
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Federal Court Practice Seminar, Deadline This Wednesday, October 31
Time/Date: 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Avenue
MCLE: 7 hours, including 1.00 hour of ethics
Cost: $150
All registration forms must be postmarked by October 31, 2007, to ensure a space at the seminar.
Sponsored by the Austin Chapter of the FBA and the Austin Bar Association, the evening will feature federal judges, experienced civil practitioners, criminal prosecutors, and federal public defenders. This seminar presents the nuts and bolts of federal court practice, with a focus on practicing in the Western District of Texas, as well as current hot topics, including electronic filing, new federal sentencing guidelines, and electronic discovery. The seminar satisfies the course requirement for admission to the Western District of Texas.
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Marie Hejl and AYLA: A Recipe for Charity
Marie Hejl - often known as the "cooking lawyer" around Austin - is teaming up with the Austin Young Lawyers Association to raise money for Austin Young Lawyers Association's annual Holiday Baskets project. This project provides gifts (both useful and fun) and approximately $135 of groceries to an average of 75 Austin-area families.
Marie's first cookbook, Cooking With Marie: On Any Occasion!,
is now available for pre-orders and will continue to be on sale throughout the holiday season.
For all books purchased by AYLA members, Marie will donate all profits to Holiday Baskets.
So knock out some of your holiday shopping early and help make Holiday Baskets a success. You can purchase a
book at www.withmarie.com
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Suits for Santa
Former President of AYLA, Jeff Rusk, is working in conjunction with AYLA to bring suits to SafePlace, a shelter for battered and sexually abused women. Please bring gently worn items to the AYLA office at 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700, now through Dec. 14.
Items can also be dropped off at any Austin Comet Cleaners. All business attire is accepted - suits, shoes, belts, ties, blouses, skirts, etc.
Many abused women are often forced to leave their homes quickly without clothes or personal belongings. Your donation will help these women begin a new, independent life.
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Austin Bar Association Unveils New Online Career Center
The Austin Bar Association is proud to announce the launch of our new online Career Center. This easy to
use service will allow job seekers to submit resumes, search job openings and receive new job alerts via email.
Employers also benefit by gaining access to Austin's most qualified legal professionals and staff. Thank you in
advance for supporting the Austin Bar Association Career Center. Your participation will allow us to continue meeting
our goals in best serving our members and advancing our local legal community.
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Let Your Voice Be Heard
The state of Texas is currently holding an election, which includes 16 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Early voting is available now through Friday, Nov. 2, at various locations throughout Travis County and the surrounding counties. For a list of Travis County early voting locations, please click here. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6.
The proposed amendments involve a wide variety of issues. A sample ballot is available online. The League of Women Voters of Texas provides a non-partisan voters’ guide. If you have any questions on Proposition 15, please contact Austin Bar member and Board President of the Austin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure George Noelke at noelke@noelke.org for more information on this issue or click here.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Tuesday, Oct. 30 – International Law Section CLE
Thursday, Nov. 1 -- Environmental Law Section CLE
Wednesday, Nov. 7 -- Family Law Section CLE
Thursday, Nov. 8 -- Advanced Dispute Resolution Section CLE & Happy Hour
Thursday, Nov. 8 -- Financial Institution Section CLE
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 to receptionist@austinbar.org or call 472-0279 with your name and the name of the committee.
Tuesday, Oct. 30 - Judicial Affairs Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 6 - Adoption Day Attorney Committee Meeting
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