Austin Bar Professional Committees

Austin Lawyers Assistance Program
Co-Chairs: Woodie Jones, Velva Price, and Judge David Phillips
Educates the public and legal community regarding mental health issues; provide support for attorneys suffering with depression.

Bench Bar Conference (Joint committee with AYLA)
Co-Chairs: Lauren Mathews, Judge Stephen Yelenosky, Virginia Greenway, and Todd Wong
Organizes and implements the annual conference for Travis County lawyers and judges.

CLE Programs
Chair: Jeff Rose
Organizes and develops continuing legal education programs.

Foundation Gala
Chair: Michelle Cheng
Silent Auction Co-Chairs: Steve Foster, Elias Lorenzana, and Karen Watkins
Plans and produces annual gala to raise money for the Austin Bar Foundation.

Future Planning
Co-Chairs: Matt Dow and Judge Elisabeth Earle
Reviews short and long term goals and objectives for the Austin Bar.

Law Day Luncheon
Co-Chairs: Steve Foster and Judge Darlene Byrne
Creates and implements activities to educate the public and children about the meaning and importance of Law Day, conducts an essay and poster contests of local students on the ABA Law Day theme, and organizes the annual Law Day Luncheon.

Legislative
Chair: Tom Forbes
Monitors legislation affecting the legal community and helps educate the membership on it.

Membership
Chair: David Whittlesey
Works on increasing membership in the Austin Bar, particularly in the government, criminal and solo areas.

Publications/Web Site (Joint committee with AYLA)
Chair: Candace Windel
Creates and implements policies and procedures for Austin Lawyer, Bar Code and www.AustinBar.org