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Week of November 5, 2007

Criminal Law Retreat Next Weekend, November 16-17

Location: Fredericksburg Inn & Suites, 201 South Washington
CLE: 6.5 hours

Let the Bar help you relax and earn 6.5 CLE hours. In addition to the high quality program you've come to expect from the Criminal Law Retreat, the weekend will feature a Wine & Biergarten Crawl and Homemade Peach Ice Cream Social. The Bar hopes you will take a little time out for you!

Please click here for the great lineup of speakers, schedule, and registration information. Fax the registration form to 473-2720. Contact Michelle McFadyen at 472-0279 for more information.

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Tuesday is Last Chance for Early Bird Special, Ethics at the Alamo, November 15

Register for the exciting game show CLE, Ethics at the Alamo, by Tuesday, Nov. 6, for the special price of $125. Join MC Claude Ducloux and an inspiring panel of Austin celebrities for the most fun you'll have earning Ethics CLE.

Confirmed contestants/expert panelists:
Judge Andrew Austin
Judge Suzanne Covington
Judge Elisabeth Earle
Sam Johnson
Jeff Jury
Patrick Keel
Judge Orlinda Naranjo
David Sheppard
Warren Vavra
Judge Lee Yeakel

Date: Thursday, Nov. 15
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Location: The NEW Alamo Drafthouse Downtown, 320 E. 6th Street
Cost for Civil Litigation Section Members: $110
Cost for members of AYLA and those who Register by Nov. 6: $125
Cost for General Registration: $140
CLE: Application for two hours of ethics CLE credit will be submitted.

Ethics at the Alamo is sponsored by AYLA and Capital Area AIDS Legal Project. To register, visit http://www.asaustin.org/site/PageServer?pagename=caalp_ethics2007.

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Volunteer for LegalLine, Tuesday, November 6

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Austin Young Lawyers Association and the Lawyer Referral Service 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 Nov. 6 since LegalLine will be featured on News 8 throughout the day before the phone lines open. Please e-mail Adam Schramek to volunteer.

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ADR Section Happy Hour & CLE, THIS Thursday, November 8

Time: 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, 401 Congress Ave.
Speakers:
Mark L. Perlmutter, Perlmutter & Schuelke;
Chris Phillips, Lloyd Gosselink Blevins Rochelle & Townsend;
Jeff Jury, Burns Anderson Jury & Brenner
CLE: .5 hours
Cost: Free

Hosted by the ADR and Civil Litigation Section.

Who said CLE had to be boring? Join the ADR Section for great drinks, great food, and FREE CLE.

RSVP to Michelle McFadyen at michelle@austinbar.org or call 472-0279.

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Executive Power Under Siege, November 8

Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: LBJ Library, 2313 Red River St., Brown Room, 10th Floor
Speaker: David Rivkin, Baker Hostetler

The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law's International Security Speaker Series presents: Executive Power Under Siege. Rivkin will discuss the key legal and policy issues relating to the Bush Administration's use of executive power in the Global War on Terror, and will argue that the Constitution's framers intended to create a strong executive power in American government that is essential for successful American foreign policy today.

The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law works to engage the best minds in academia, government and the private sector in developing practical solutions to the pressing problems of an increasingly globalized world. For more information on the Strauss Center, please visit www.RobertStraussCenter.org.

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Breakfast with the Judiciary, November 15

Jumpstart your day with Judge David Phillips and a hot breakfast at the Bar.

Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: $20 (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. Please send your check to Michelle McFadyen at the Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700, Austin, Texas 78701.

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AYLA Members Only: Don't Miss the AYLA Evening with the Judiciary, November 15

All AYLA members are invited to attend the 9th annual Evening with the Judiciary. This is an excellent opportunity for young lawyers to interact with various judges.

Money will be collected for Holiday Baskets. Please bring cash or check to donate to this worthy cause.

Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto Blvd.

For more information, please contact Debbie Kelly at 472-0279

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Free THIRD Friday, November 16

Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Speaker: Todd Smith
Topic: Appellate Issues
CLE: 1.0 hours

Join the Bar for a free hour of CLE and lunch. This month's Free Fourth Friday has been moved due to Thanksgiving. RSVP to Michelle McFadyen at michelle@austinbar.org.

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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 and have it signed at the AYLA Holiday party Dec. 6.

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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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Upcoming Meetings

SECTIONS:
Wednesday, Nov. 7 -- Family Law Section CLE

Thursday, Nov. 8 -- Advanced Dispute Resolution Section CLE & Happy Hour

Thursday, Nov. 8 -- Financial Institution Section CLE

Friday, Nov. 9 -- Technology & Computer Section CLE

Monday, Nov. 12 -- International Law Section CLE

Tuesday, -- Real Estate Section Meeting & Breakfast

Wednesday, -- Oil, Gas & Mineral Law 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, Nov. 6 - Adoption Day Attorney Committee Meeting

Tuesday, Nov. 13 - People's Law School Committee Meeting

Friday, Nov. 16 - Women's Resource Fair Committee Meeting

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