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Week of December 1, 2008
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Celebration Honoring Ronnie Earle, December 2
Join the Travis County District Attorney's Office in honoring Ronnie Earle's 32 years of outstanding leadership and service as District Attorney for Travis County.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 2
Time: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Stubb's Bar-B-Q, 801 Red River
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Last Chance to Volunteer for Pick Me! This Wednesday and Thursday
The Pick Me! Committee needs your help this Wednesday, Dec. 3 and Thursday, Dec. 4! This is your chance to take part in a worthwhile and fun youth project that will help high school students understand the importance of jury duty.
Volunteers are needed tomorrow for the following schools, times, and roles:
- Eastside Memorial High School, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 10:35 a.m. to 12:10 p.m., 1 Judge, 2 Attorneys
- Eastside Memorial High School, Thursday, Dec. 4, 1:15 to 2:35 p.m., 1 Attorney
The program involves a three-day curriculum which includes the history of the jury system on Day 1, a mock voir dire conducted by attorneys and judges on Day 2, and a video trial on Day 3. We are looking for attorney and judge volunteers for the Day 2 mock voir dire.
Sign up now! Please e-mail Brooke Williams at Brooke@austinbar.org with your volunteer preference or questions about the program. You may also contact the Committee Co-chairs Leslie Dippel Leslie.dippel@co.travis.tx.us and Robert Robinson robert.robinson@oag.state.tx.us.
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Retirement Ceremony Honoring Judges Meurer and Cooper, December 3
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 3
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location:Travis County Courthouse
Join in honoring the Honorable Margaret Cooper of the 353rd District Court and the Honorable Jeanne Meurer of the 98th District Court as they retire from the bench.
Judge John Dietz will present remarks on behalf of both judges before the portrait unveiling. Following the ceremony, a reception will take place sponsored by the Austin Bar Association; Travis County Women Lawyers Association; Civil Litigation Section; Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Section; Civil Appellate Law Section; Alternative Dispute Resolution Section; and the Family law Section.
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AYLA Holiday Party, December 4
Date: Thursday, Dec. 4
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Perry's Steakhouse, 114 W. 7th St.
It's time to bust out the eggnog and mistletoe, and AYLA is happy to usher in the holiday season a little early this Thursday. Join them at Perry's Steakhouse for an evening of merriment and festivities.
Don't forget your pocketbook or wallet since this is a great time of year to donate to those less fortunate through AYLA Holiday Baskets. In its 26th year, Holiday Baskets really needs your help this year. Read below for further details on this great project.
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Members Only Free Holiday Ethics CLE, December 12
Date: Friday, Dec. 12
Time: 1:15 to 4:30 p.m. with a Happy Hour following immediately after
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
CLE: 3 hours of Ethics CLE
Cost: free
RSVP to Michelle McFadyen at Michelle@austinbar.org or 472-0279 x111.
The Austin Bar wants to be the first to wish you Happy Holidays with a gift of free CLE! Topics include:
- Conflicts and Avoiding Claims
- The Ethics of Striking Back
- Blaming It On the Software
- Negotiating Fee Disputes
And what is the holiday season without a little celebrating? Stay after the presentations to wind down your week at Happy Hour.
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AYLA Holiday Baskets Needs Your Help This Week
AYLA is desperately low on donations needed to fund the 26th Annual Holiday Baskets Project, which is less than two weeks away. As a reminder, through this project AYLA gives groceries, small gifts, phone cards, and a legal-resource guide to local families in need. This year, the recipient families were pre-screened and identified by Volunteer Legal Services, American Gateways (formerly Political Asylum Project of Austin), the UT Law Survivor Support Network, Texas Community Building With Attorney Resources, and UT Law Clinics.
Generally, AYLA tries to help 75 families through the Holiday Baskets Project. This year, however, AYLA selected only 65 families to account for the depressed economy and difficult fundraising times. Despite this adjustment, as of today, AYLA does not have enough money to purchase all of the groceries, much less the gifts. If AYLA does not receive a large amount of donations by the end of this week, some or all of the children will have to go without gifts this year.
Please give whatever you can give (even if it's a small amount) and encourage co-workers, family members, and friends to do the same so that AYLA can provide modest holiday meals and gifts to local families who can't afford even the most basic essentials this holiday season. Remember that you can support an entire family by donating $135. You can donate online by clicking here or send your tax-deductible donation, payable to the AYLA Foundation, to:
Austin Young Lawyers Association
Attn: Mollie Gallagher (RE: Holiday Baskets)
816 Congress Ave., Ste. 700
Austin, TX 78701
All donations are greatly appreciated. Special acknowledgment will be given to those who donate at the following levels: Platinum ($1,000 or more) — recognized as a platinum sponsor in Austin Lawyer, named on a placard at the AYLA Christmas Party, and identified as a platinum sponsor to the families; Gold ($750-$999) — recognized in Austin Lawyer as a gold sponsor and identified as a gold sponsor to the families; and Silver ($500-$749) — recognized in Austin Lawyer as a silver sponsor.
If you have any questions about Holiday Baskets, please contact Kennon Peterson (kennonpeterson@hotmail.com or 463.1353), Chris Popov (cpopov@velaw.com or 542.8636), Dustin Howell (Dustin.Howell@courts.state.tx.us or 463.1326), or Monty Exter. Thanks in advance for your consideration and support!
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Featured Member Discount: Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. has opened a store location in Austin at the Domain. Tiffany's has invited all Austin Bar members to establish a no fees business account which includes a 15% discount. To take advantage of this opportunity, call 800/770-0800 and press 2 to speak with a Tiffany representative. Please include Lynley Chadwell on your application to guarantee the best service.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Wednesday, December 3 - Family Law Section Meeting
Thursday, December 4 - Environmental Law Section Meeting
Tuesday, December 9 - Real Estate Law Section Meeting
Wednesday, December 10 - Labor & Employment Law Section Meeting
Wednesday, December 10 - Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Section Meeting
Thursday, December 11 - Alternative Dispute Resolution 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, December 9 - Law Day Committee Meeting
Wednesday, December 10 - Membership Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 11 - People's Law School Committee Meeting
Friday, December 12 - Bench Bar Committee Meeting
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Proud corporate sponsors of the Austin Bar Association
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