Austin Bar Association Staff

DeLaine Ward - Executive Director

DeLaine has served as Executive Director for the Austin Bar Association and Austin Young Lawyers Association for more than 20 years. She oversees the daily operations of the association, implements programs as directed by the Boards of Directors, and ensures adherence to the annual budget. For information regarding past or current Austin Bar/AYLA committee projects, grants, applications and more, contact DeLaine at delaine@austinbar.org or call 472-0279, x. 104.

Kat Hinson - Director of Communications

Kat serves as managing editor of the monthly publication, Austin Lawyer, manages the content of the Austin Bar Web site, and interacts with local media to provide feature and background information for news stories. Also, she helps organize several special events including Austin Adoption Day, People's Law School, Law Day Luncheon, and the Pump-a-Pint Blood Drive. For information on special events, Austin Lawyer, or the Web site, please contact Kat at kat@austinbar.org or call 472-0279, x. 107.

Brooke Williams - Communications Assistant

Brooke serves as assistant to the Director of Communications, writes articles for Austin Lawyer, and coordinates information and writes the weekly e-newsletter, Bar Code. Entries for Austin Lawyer briefs and calendar and events for Bar Code may be sent to brooke@austinbar.org or call 472-0279, x.108.

Debbie Kelly - Director of AYLA and Special Events

Debbie handles all activities for the Austin Young Lawyers Association and helps organize several special events including the Bench Bar Conference, Bar & Grill show, and Austin Bar Foundation Gala Auction. For questions about AYLA, the AYLA Foundation, or if DeLaine is not available contact Debbie at debbie@austinbar.org or call 472-0279, x. 105.

Carol Tobias - Director of Membership

Carol manages the Austin Bar Association membership database. Her other duties include organizing the Criminal Law Retreat and the publication of the Austin Bar's Membership Directory. For more information on how to join the association or for questions regarding membership dues, membership status, or any changes or updates to your membership information, contact Carol at carol@austinbar.org or call 472-0279, x. 106.

Michelle McFadyen - CLE Coordinator

Michelle coordinates the association's continuing legal education program. For questions regarding any past or upcoming MCLE courses/seminars sponsored by the Austin Bar, an Austin Bar section, or AYLA, contact Michelle at michelle@austinbar.org or call 472-0279, x. 111.

Mollie Gallagher - Receptionist

Our receptionist is the friendly voice greeting callers and visitors to the Austin Bar. She is happy to answer your questions or connect you to someone who can. For general questions, event and meeting RSVPs, and merchandise orders, contact Mollie at mollie@austinbar.org or call 472-0279, x. 100.

Jeannie Rollo - Executive Director, Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas
Jeannie has been overseeing this program for more than 10 years. She manages all aspects of this public service organization including interfacing with the LRS board, budgeting, marketing, and administering community service projects. For information about LRS, contact Jeannie at jeannie@austinbar.org.

Leslie Ornelas - Executive Assistant, LRS
Leslie is the assistant to the executive director, assisting with outreach to community organizations and scheduling LRS activities. She also is part of the intake team. She may be reached at leslie@austinbar.org.

Annie Herrera - Intake Counselor, LRS
Annie is part of the intake team, taking calls from the public, screening legal consumers, administering paperwork, and interfacing with participating lawyers. Her e-mail is annie@austinbar.org.