The University of Texas at Austin

Advocacy Faculty

Velva Price

Ms. Price is currently Assistant Counsel for Frank Rivas & Associates. She litigates primarily insurance defense, workers compensation and subrogation cases, and authors coverage opinions. She previously served as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Austin.


Education

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Colorado Collete (1983)
Doctor of Jurisprudence, The University of Texas School of Law (1986)

Community and Bar Activities

Austin Black Lawyers Association, Past President

Austin Community Radio, Inc. a/k/a KAZI 88.7, Treasurer

Austin Women’s Political Caucus, Former Treasurer

Austin Young Lawyers Association, Past Director

City of Austin Minority/Women Business Enterprise Advisory, Former Chair

Colorado College National Alumni, Council Member

State Bar of Texas Women in the Law Section, Former Board member

State Bar of Texas District Nine Grievance, Former Committee Chair

Travis County Bar Association n/k/a Austin Bar Association, Past President 2000-2001

Travis County Sheriff’s Civil Service, Commission Chair

Travis County Women Lawyers Association, Past President and Contribution to the

Minority Community Award, 1997

State Bar of Texas, Board of Directors, 2001 - Present

Travis County Women Lawyers Scholarship Trust, Inc., Board Member

Volunteer Legal Services, Board Member