Events Calendar

In 2013, the Renewable Energy Institute widens its scope to address developments on the state, national and international scale. Join A-list speakers including former Colorado Governor and current Director of the Center for the New Energy Economy, Bill Ritter, and FERC Chairman, Jon Wellinghoff, for two and a half days of presentations covering legal updates, practice tips and broader policy discussions about renewable energy now and in the future.

Institute highlights include:

International Renewable Energy Track focuses on developing international renewable energy projects, with case studies of Brazil, Turkey, Poland and Mexico

Nuts and Bolts of Renewable Energy Track focuses on financing, tax risks and incentives, power purchase agreements, surface usage conflicts with mineral exploration, new ALTA title insurance endorsements, revisions to the FTC Green Guides, severance of wind rights and wind leases

A comprehensive cost and benefit comparison of renewable energy vs. fossil fuels, the influence of the natural gas boom on renewable energy and a utility roundtable from the energy buyer’s perspective

Success stories of renewable energy development from Arizona State Land Commissioner, Vanessa Hickman, and Former Colorado Governor, Bill Ritter

Legislative, regulatory, litigation and policy updates for wind, solar, storage and distributed energy in Texas and nationwide, with a special focus on three storage facilities currently in operation–including the McIntosh CAES facility

The role of the United States Army in renewable energy innovation is presented by John Lushetsky, Executive Director of the U.S. Army Energy Initiatives Task Force

The program includes faculty and sponsors representing internationally recognized organizations and firms from across all sectors involved in the renewable energy industry—with local, state and federal government agencies, energy providers and cooperatives, national renewable energy advocacy associations and experts from Poland, Turkey and Brazil.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/28/15923/

In 2013, the Renewable Energy Institute widens its scope to address developments on the state, national and international scale. Join A-list speakers including former Colorado Governor and current Director of the Center for the New Energy Economy, Bill Ritter, and FERC Chairman, Jon Wellinghoff, for two and a half days of presentations covering legal updates, practice tips and broader policy discussions about renewable energy now and in the future.

Institute highlights include:

International Renewable Energy Track focuses on developing international renewable energy projects, with case studies of Brazil, Turkey, Poland and Mexico

Nuts and Bolts of Renewable Energy Track focuses on financing, tax risks and incentives, power purchase agreements, surface usage conflicts with mineral exploration, new ALTA title insurance endorsements, revisions to the FTC Green Guides, severance of wind rights and wind leases

A comprehensive cost and benefit comparison of renewable energy vs. fossil fuels, the influence of the natural gas boom on renewable energy and a utility roundtable from the energy buyer’s perspective

Success stories of renewable energy development from Arizona State Land Commissioner, Vanessa Hickman, and Former Colorado Governor, Bill Ritter

Legislative, regulatory, litigation and policy updates for wind, solar, storage and distributed energy in Texas and nationwide, with a special focus on three storage facilities currently in operation–including the McIntosh CAES facility

The role of the United States Army in renewable energy innovation is presented by John Lushetsky, Executive Director of the U.S. Army Energy Initiatives Task Force

The program includes faculty and sponsors representing internationally recognized organizations and firms from across all sectors involved in the renewable energy industry—with local, state and federal government agencies, energy providers and cooperatives, national renewable energy advocacy associations and experts from Poland, Turkey and Brazil.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/29/15924/

Reminder for 3Ls planning to sit for the Texas July 2013 Bar Exam: in order for your In-State Application to Take the TX Bar Exam to be considered timely-filed it must be postmarked by Jan. 30. This deadline is strictly enforced. A $150 late fee will apply for all applications filed after Jan. 30 and up to the Mar. 30 absolute postmark deadline.

Applicants who have not yet filed their Declaration of Intention to Study Law must do so prior to or with their In-State Application.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/30/14763/

In 2013, the Renewable Energy Institute widens its scope to address developments on the state, national and international scale. Join A-list speakers including former Colorado Governor and current Director of the Center for the New Energy Economy, Bill Ritter, and FERC Chairman, Jon Wellinghoff, for two and a half days of presentations covering legal updates, practice tips and broader policy discussions about renewable energy now and in the future.

Institute highlights include:

International Renewable Energy Track focuses on developing international renewable energy projects, with case studies of Brazil, Turkey, Poland and Mexico

Nuts and Bolts of Renewable Energy Track focuses on financing, tax risks and incentives, power purchase agreements, surface usage conflicts with mineral exploration, new ALTA title insurance endorsements, revisions to the FTC Green Guides, severance of wind rights and wind leases

A comprehensive cost and benefit comparison of renewable energy vs. fossil fuels, the influence of the natural gas boom on renewable energy and a utility roundtable from the energy buyer’s perspective

Success stories of renewable energy development from Arizona State Land Commissioner, Vanessa Hickman, and Former Colorado Governor, Bill Ritter

Legislative, regulatory, litigation and policy updates for wind, solar, storage and distributed energy in Texas and nationwide, with a special focus on three storage facilities currently in operation–including the McIntosh CAES facility

The role of the United States Army in renewable energy innovation is presented by John Lushetsky, Executive Director of the U.S. Army Energy Initiatives Task Force

The program includes faculty and sponsors representing internationally recognized organizations and firms from across all sectors involved in the renewable energy industry—with local, state and federal government agencies, energy providers and cooperatives, national renewable energy advocacy associations and experts from Poland, Turkey and Brazil.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/30/15925/

Join us for a conversation with ABA President Laurel Bellows on Leadership and Entrepreneurship, hosted by the Women's Law Caucus, the Center for Women in Law, and the Career Services Office. Many thanks to Kirkland & Ellis and Ms. JD for sponsoring this event!

ABA President Laurel Bellows will be speaking on leadership and entrepreneurship and answering questions from young attorneys and law students nationwide via a live streaming event. If you have a question, please submit no later than Thursday, January 17, on Ms. JD's Facebook Page or to Ms. JD's Twitter Account (@msjdtweets).

Ms. Bellows is the principal of her own law firm, The Bellows Law Group, P.C., as well as the current president of the American Bar Association. She was the second woman president of the 22,000-member Chicago Bar Association, and has been listed among Working Mother Magazine's 25 Most Influential Working Mothers in the country among other awards and distinctions. Laurel's presentation is an unsurpassed opportunity for law students and junior attorneys to get tips and tricks for tackling leadership and entrepreneurship in the law.

Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP by Monday, January 28, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/31/15755/

On Friday, February 1, Heather Jarvis will be speaking about "Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps" during lunch from noon-1:15 p.m. as part of the Public Service Career Fair. Many government and nonprofit professionals stand to gain tens of thousands of dollars of student debt relief from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program established by the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. But the program requirements can be confusing. Heather knows how to break it down step-by-step so it makes sense once and for all. She'll also be discussing the new Pay As You Earn Repayment Plan.

A former capital defense attorney with law school debt, Heather Jarvis now dedicates her expertise to helping student loan borrowers make better decisions so that higher education can be a reality for all - not just those who can afford it. Specializing in training for high-debt borrowers and the people who love them, Heather has provided guidance and information to thousands of students and alumni. RSVP by Tuesday, January 29, on Eventbrite at http://HeatherJarvis.eventbrite.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/01/13194/

FBI recruiter, Mirella Rodriguez, will discuss open opportunities for Special Agent positions. RSVP by Thursday, January 31, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/01/15645/

The Law School will honor its scholarship donors and recipients on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Robin C. Gibbs Atrium in the Stephen D. Susman Academic Center.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/01/14766/

Pamelya Herndon, Executive Director, Southwest Women’s Law Center will speak on her life in the law

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/05/15590/

The Honorable Rodney G. Ellis will be presented with the Virgil C. Lott Medal on Tuesday, February 5th at 6:30 p.m. in the Kondorsky Donor Lounge at the Long Center.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/05/14867/

Join leading securities law experts, including practitioners, bankers, market makers, regulators and judges at the 35th Annual Conference on Securities Regulation and Business Law at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin for two days of engaging topics.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join us for superb materials, A-list speakers from Texas, New York, and Delaware, and terrific networking opportunities, including buffet lunches and Thursday evening's reception.

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/SR13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/07/14587/

For more information on this event, please visit www.utcle.org/conferences/SN13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/07/15103/

Our general body meeting to organize events, give announcements, and fellowship with friends. Meetings are every other week.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/07/15954/

The Rapoport Center's ninth annual conference, entitled "Impunity, Justice and the Human Rights Agenda," will be held at the University of Texas School of Law on February 7-8, 2013. This multidisciplinary conference will bring together scholars, human rights advocates and policy makers from around the world to assess critically the human rights movement's focus on anti-impunity. Panels include "The Anti-Impunity Professional: A View from Inside," "The Criminal Law Paradigm," "Criminalization and the Politics of Transition," and "Transitional Justice Outside the Criminal Law Paradigm."

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/07/15117/

The Texas International Law Journal is hosting its annual International Law Symposium on February 7 and 8 in the Thompson Conference Center. This year's faculty sponsor is Professor Westbrook and the topic will be International Insolvency. In the wake of the Euro Debt Crisis, this Symposium will offer forward-thinking viewpoints on the future of international finance.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/07/14818/

The Texas International Law Journal is hosting its annual International Law Symposium on February 7 and 8 in the Thompson Conference Center. This year's faculty sponsor is Professor Westbrook and the topic will be International Insolvency. In the wake of the Euro Debt Crisis, this Symposium will offer forward-thinking viewpoints on the future of international finance.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/08/14819/

For more information on this event, please visit www.utcle.org/conferences/SN13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/08/15104/

Join leading securities law experts, including practitioners, bankers, market makers, regulators and judges at the 35th Annual Conference on Securities Regulation and Business Law at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin for two days of engaging topics.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join us for superb materials, A-list speakers from Texas, New York, and Delaware, and terrific networking opportunities, including buffet lunches and Thursday evening's reception.

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/SR13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/08/14590/

The Rapoport Center's ninth annual conference, entitled "Impunity, Justice and the Human Rights Agenda," will be held at the University of Texas School of Law on February 7-8, 2013. This multidisciplinary conference will bring together scholars, human rights advocates and policy makers from around the world to assess critically the human rights movement's focus on anti-impunity. Panels include "The Anti-Impunity Professional: A View from Inside," "The Criminal Law Paradigm," "Criminalization and the Politics of Transition," and "Transitional Justice Outside the Criminal Law Paradigm."

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/08/15118/

Austin Bar Association's Environmental Section and the Texas Environmental Law Journal will host a joint lunch at UT Law. Three guest speakers will discuss emerging issues in environmental law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/08/15829/