The University of Texas at Austin   School of Law

Texas Journal of Women and the Law is receiving applications for Spring Write-On. Applications are due February 5, 2013. For more information email Alyssa Flores at alyssa.flores@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/03/15846/

First, second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Spring On-Campus Interviews per employer requests. Online bidding ends at 5 p.m. today via UT Law Symplicity.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/04/15635/

Texas Journal of Women and the Law is receiving applications for Spring Write-On. Applications are due February 5, 2013. For more information email Alyssa Flores at alyssa.flores@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/04/15847/

Texas Journal of Women and the Law is receiving applications for Spring Write-On. Applications are due February 5, 2013. For more information email Alyssa Flores at alyssa.flores@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/05/15848/

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

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

The Health Law & Bioethics Society will be holding its first meeting of the semester on Tuesday, February 5th at noon in TNH 3.114.

This semester we will host and event which will be a discussion by two leading experts from the Center for Public Policy Priorities and the Texas Public Policy Foundation about the direction the State is taking in light of the Supreme Court’s Affordable Care Act decision. Tentatively, this event will be held on March 18th, the first class day after Spring Break.

Near the end of the semester, we will hold elections for the HL&BS Board for the 2013-2014 academic year.

If you are interested in joining our student organization, please come!

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/05/16019/

Free yoga class for law school students, faculty and staff. All experience levels welcome. Equipment provided but please wear comfortable clothing.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/05/15979/

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://www.utexas.edu/law/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://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/07/14587/

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

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

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar.

You must also turn in your SBA Candidate Petition form by Thursday, March 21 by 2:30p.m. in the ballot box outside of the SBA Office TNH 2.128E. Petitions available here: http://www.utexas.edu/law/orgs/sba/SBA/constitution.htm.

Elections will take place from 10:30a.m.-2:30p.m. in the Atrium on Wednesday, March 27.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/07/16040/

The Association of Corporate Counsel - Austin Chapter will present a panel discussion on the practice of corporate in-house law. Always wondered what these lawyers do? How they got their jobs? Learn about corporate hiring practices, what it is like to be in-house counsel, and how law firm and in-house practices differ. Panelists include Christopher Rhodes, Senior Counsel, The Travelers Companies, Inc.; Ana Ward, ’96, Sr. Vice President and General Counsel, Asuragen; Mark Walker, Counsel, IBM Corp.; and Nestor Ho, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Silicon Laboratories. Moderated by Feras Mousilli,’03, Technology Attorney, Dell, Inc. Also learn about ACC-Austin’s informal mentor program.

Reception to follow in the Susman Godfrey Atrium from 4:30-6:30 p.m. RSVP for both the panel and reception by Wednesday, February 6, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Part of the Career Exploration Series, which offers students an opportunity to learn more about different areas of the law and network with leading practitioners in these areas.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/07/15910/

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

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

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar.

Ron Allen will be the speaker.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/07/15331/

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://www.utexas.edu/law/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://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/07/14818/

Students will work with a pro bono attorney representing a political asylum petitioner.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/07/15587/

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://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/08/14819/

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

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

The Board of Advocates is accepting applications for Alumni Relations Director.

The Alumni Relations Director is responsible for outreach to BOA alumni for events and support. These events include the alumni happy hour, spring banquet, law firm sponsorships, and continuing legal education opportunities. The Alumni Relations Director has the opportunity to work with local practitioners and judges.

Those interested in the position should submit a resume as well as a brief statement describing your interest in becoming a member of the BOA Executive Board to Veronicachidester@me.com

Applications are to be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday, February 10th.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/10/16022/

Planning meeting for the UT Law CLE CW13 Car Crash Seminar

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/11/15709/

Class Seminar

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/11/16046/

Michael Risinger

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/11/15332/

Standards & Rules Committee Meeting

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/11/16005/

The Abuse Survivors Assistance Program (ASAP) is hosting a fundraiser in the Atrium—we’ll have cookies, cupcakes, and brownies, as well as PB&A for you healthy types. All proceeds go directly to the immediate needs of domestic violence survivors.

We’ll also be giving everyone an opportunity to sponsor a domestic abuse survivor. Come by and learn about these brave souls who work hard to rebuild their lives with a little bit of help from everyone at UT Law who donates to the cause.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/12/16053/

Giant multi-national companies are being sued in U.S. Courts for human rights abuses committed against foreign nationals in foreign territories!

Come learn about this fascinating and controversial topic, currently under review by the U.S. Supreme Court in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Shell. There, Nigerian citizens have sued petroleum giant Shell for damages in connection with the killing and violence in the Ogoni Delta.

This event will have all sides represented and seek to provide an educational forum for students from all perspectives. The Law School's Professor Derek Jinks, an expert in international law, will be among the panelists.

Excellent food will be served.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/12/15957/

Free yoga class for law school students, faculty and staff. All experience levels welcome. Equipment provided but please wear comfortable clothing.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/12/15980/

Andrews Kurth LLP invites all 1L students to join them for breakfast and coffee in the Law School Atrium. The Austin, Dallas and Houston Hiring Partners and Recruiters will be in attendance to answer questions about the Firm. Please be sure to stop by on your way to class!

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/13/15498/

Note: This event’s full details are restricted to UT Law faculty and staff members only.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/13/14237/

The Abuse Survivors Assistance Program (ASAP) is hosting a fundraiser in the Atrium—we’ll have cookies, cupcakes, and brownies, as well as PB&A for you healthy types. All proceeds go directly to the immediate needs of domestic violence survivors.

We’ll also be giving everyone an opportunity to sponsor a domestic abuse survivor. Come by and learn about these brave souls who work hard to rebuild their lives with a little bit of help from everyone at UT Law who donates to the cause.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/13/16054/

Join us as the Federalist Society and the American Constitution Society host a panel discussion on Section Five of the Voting Rights Act as the U.S. Supreme Court gears up to hear oral arguments in Shelby County v. Holder, a case directly challenging Section Five's constitutionality. Professor Joseph Fishkin will moderate the discussion on Section Five's constitutionality and its implications in election law litigation and legislation. Please invite anyone interested in this relevant subject. The featured speakers are:

Luis Figueroa, Legislative Staff Attorney, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund; Allison Riggs, Staff Attorney, Voting Rights, Southern Coalition for Social Justice; and Trey Trainor, Of Counsel, Beirne, Maynard, & Parsons LLP

Chick-fil-A lunch will be provided.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/13/16031/

Professor Stanley M. Johanson will talk about his research interests and methods.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/13/15928/

Attorneys from Sidley Austin will be presenting at the meeting.

Sidley Austin LLP is one of the world’s premier law firms, with a practice highly attuned to the ever-changing international landscape. The firm has built a reputation for being a powerful adviser for global business, with approximately 1700 lawyers in 18 offices worldwide.

Sidley’s Dallas office is the only office that focuses on a single practice area – intellectual property law. Our professionals have extensive experience in all areas of this practice, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secret law. Our lawyers work principally in the litigation and trial of patent infringement actions that are filed around the country, including many cases in the Eastern District of Texas.

MICHAEL HATCHER is the hiring partner for Sidley’s Dallas office, overseeing all recruiting efforts including summer associate and lateral associate recruiting. Mike’s practice principally involves patent litigation with an emphasis on cases in the Eastern District of Texas and on Hatch-Waxman drug patent litigation. Mike is also involved in litigation and counseling regarding trademark, domain name dispute, copyright, and trade secret law, including a trademark/domain name dispute case resolved on the fast-track in the Eastern District of Virginia.

DAVID T. DEZERN is an associate in the Dallas office. He handles a range of intellectual property law issues, focusing primarily on patent litigation

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/13/16043/

We have chocolate-covered strawberries today!

The Abuse Survivors Assistance Program (ASAP) is hosting a fundraiser in the Atrium—we’ll have cookies, cupcakes, and brownies, as well as PB&A for you healthy types. All proceeds go directly to the immediate needs of domestic violence survivors.

We’ll also be giving everyone an opportunity to sponsor a domestic abuse survivor. Come by and learn about these brave souls who work hard to rebuild their lives with a little bit of help from everyone at UT Law who donates to the cause.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/14/16055/

Note: This event’s full details are restricted to UT Law faculty and staff members only.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/14/15400/

A panel of Texas federal judges will discuss judicial clerkships at their courts and what students can do to make themselves competitive clerkship candidates. Panelists include the Hon. Priscilla Owen, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; the Hon. Jane Boyle, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas; the Hon. Ronald King ‘77, Chief U.S. Bankrupcty Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas; and the Hon. Henry Bemporad, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. RSVP by Wednesday, February 13, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/14/15268/

TLF will host an information session on Thursday, 2/14 from 1:15-2:05pm in 2.140. The info. session will address how to apply for a TLF fellowship, our annual Pledge Drive, TLF's new application process, and common questions and concerns. All students interested in applying for a fellowship and in TLF's selection process and mission should attend. Thank you!

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/14/16087/

The purpose of the conference is to bring together academics and practitioners who are at the cutting edge of the interface between the environmental laws (and particularly the Clean Air Act) and the electric utility industry.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/15/14417/

Texas Law Review's 2013 Symposium will take place Friday, February 15, 2013 and Saturday, February 16, 2013 in the Eidman Courtroom. All students, faculty staff are welcome to attend. Focusing on constitutional interpretation, the event will explore the extent to which text, precedent, and doctrine are based on objective norms, relative rights, and social sentiments. We look forward to hosting some of the most renowned constitutional scholars in the US. For more information and a full list of panelists please visit: http://www.texaslrev.com/symposium/.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/15/15052/

Preselected students may begin scheduling via UT Law Symplicity for Spring On-Campus Interviews. Scheduling for preselected students ends tomorrow, Saturday, February 16, at noon. Alternate students may begin scheduling available interviews at 6 p.m. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/15/15636/

Note: This event’s full details are restricted to UT Law faculty and staff members only.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/15/15230/

Professor Chesney is hosting a visit by Lieutenant General Dana Chipman, who is serving as the 38th Judge Advocate General of the U.S. Army. General Chipman will talk about a number of hot legal issues with which the Army currently is wrestling, as well as his views on the JAG as a career option.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Thursday, February 14, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/15/15890/

Preselected students must accept/decline interviews by noon via UT Law Symplicity for Spring On-Campus Interviews. Alternate students may begin scheduling available interviews at 6 p.m. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/16/15637/

Texas Law Review's 2013 Symposium will take place Friday, February 15, 2013 and Saturday, February 16, 2013 in the Eidman Courtroom. All students, faculty staff are welcome to attend. Focusing on constitutional interpretation, the event will explore the extent to which text, precedent, and doctrine are based on objective norms, relative rights, and social sentiments. We look forward to hosting some of the most renowned constitutional scholars in the US. For more information and a full list of panelists please visit: http://www.texaslrev.com/symposium/.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/16/15053/

Alternate students may begin scheduling via UT Law Symplicity for Spring On-Campus Interviews. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis and ends tomorrow, Sunday, February 17, at noon.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/16/15638/