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Week of December 14, 2009
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Happy Holidays to Your and Yours from the Austin Bar Staff
The Austin Bar Association would like to extend warm wishes to you and your family this holiday season. We hope you are able to take some time away from your desk and office to enjoy the important things in life: family, friends, and relaxing.
The Austin Bar staff will be out doing the same Dec. 24, 25, and Jan. 1. If you have any Austin Bar business, please let us know what we can do for you before or between these dates. Once again, Happy Holidays!
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Registration Full for Third Annual Holiday Ethics CLE
Due to an overwhelming response, this year's Holiday Ethics CLE is closed. But don't fret if you are unable to attend! Members Only Free Fourth Friday CLE returns in January with a chance to earn one hour of free CLE. Look to future Bar Code issues for more information.
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Help AYLA Spread Holiday Cheer, Dec. 19
Date: Saturday, Dec. 19
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Austin Young Lawyers Association's 27th annual Holiday Baskets Project is this Saturday, Dec. 19. The goal of the project is to provide groceries, gifts, a legal-resource guide, a personalized holiday card, and (if funds permit) a gift certificate and/or calling card to local families who need assistance during the holidays. This year, AYLA is working with Blue Santa in an effort to maximize the number of families served and increase the level of donations to each family in need.
AYLA still needs volunteers and funds for Holiday Baskets to succeed. With assistance from invaluable volunteers, AYLA will deliver the holiday baskets this Saturday beginning at 11:00 a.m. AYLA needs a couple more volunteers to call families this week to verify their addresses and remind them of the deliveries. AYLA also needs a few more volunteers to deliver the holiday baskets. Sign up to volunteer online, and contact Kennon Peterson if you have any questions or concerns.
Donations are fully tax-deductible (your canceled check is your receipt), and for only $135 you can sponsor an entire family! Donate online or send checks made payable to AYLA Foundation to Austin Young Lawyers Association, Attn: Debbie Kelly, re: Holiday Baskets, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700, Austin, Texas 78701.
Thanks for your consideration and happy holidays!
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AYLA Seeking Volunteer Mock Trial Judges, Feb. 6
AYLA is seeking volunteers willing to serve as judges for the Central Texas High School Mock Trial Competition on Saturday, Feb. 6. This competition allows teams of high school students from area schools to prepare and present all aspects of a mock trial (opening argument, closing argument, and direct and cross examination of several witnesses). The winning team advances to the State Mock Trial Competition in Dallas with possible advancement to the national competition.
Mock trial experience is not necessary to serve as a judge. There is virtually no advance preparation needed (all judges will receive information describing the relevant issues). The time commitment is minimal--each round lasts approximately two hours--and CLE credit is available. The competition will take place in the Travis County Courthouse at 1000 Guadalupe.
If you can volunteer a couple of hours to help potential future lawyers, please contact AYLA Mock Trial Committee co-chairs Nicki Glauser at nglauser@velaw.com or Brad Compere at bcompere@hernandezsimpson.com.
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Save the Date - Legislative Seminar, Feb. 12
Date: Friday, Feb. 12
Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Cost: Free
CLE: 1.5 hours
Mark your calendar now to attend the Austin Bar Legislative Committee Meeting and Seminar which will cover the legislative process and key issues impacting the profession and the civil justice system. Local senators and representatives will be invited and attendees will be led in a discussion by Dicky Grigg, Jay Harvey, and David Courreges, among others.
Watch Bar Code for more information.
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Featured Member Benefit: Law Firm Merchant Account by Affiniscape
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
There are no Section meetings at this time.
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 Marissa@austinbar.org or call 472-0279 with your name and the name of the committee.
Tuesday, Dec. 15 - Publications Committee Meeting
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