10 - 12:00am
Application due for BOA Alumni Relations 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/
| 11 - 10:30am 2013-02-11T14:00-06:00
UT Law CLE CW13 Car Crash Seminar Planni - 3:30pm 2013-02-11T17:15-06:00
CLBE Workshop - 3:45pm 2013-02-11T17:30-06:00
Legal Epistemology - 3:45pm 2013-02-11T00:00-06:00
Standards Committee Meeting
| 12 - 10:30am 2013-02-12T14:00-06:00
SHOW THE LOVE BAKE SALE 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/ - 3:30pm 2013-02-12T17:00-06:00
Alien Tort Claims Act: 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/ - 3:45pm 2013-02-12T16:45-06:00
Yoga Club Meeting
| 13 - 8:30am 2013-02-13T10:30-06:00
Breakfast Tacos with Andrews Kurth LLP 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/ - 9:00am 2013-02-13T14:00-06:00
UT Law Academy - 10:30am 2013-02-13T14:00-06:00
SHOW THE LOVE BAKE SALE 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/ - 12:00pm 2013-02-13T13:00-06:00
Redistricting Panel 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/ - 3:30pm 2013-02-13T16:30-06:00
Tarlton Talk - 6:00pm 2013-02-13T19:00-06:00
IPLS Meeting 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/
| 14 - 10:30am 2013-02-14T14:00-06:00
SHOW THE LOVE BAKE SALE 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/ - 11:30am 2013-02-14T13:00-06:00
Faculty Colloquium - David Heymann - 11:45am 2013-02-14T12:45-06:00
Federal Courts Judicial Clerkship Panel - 1:15pm 2013-02-14T14:00-06:00
TLF Summer Fellowship Info. Session 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/
| 15 - 8:30am 2013-02-15T17:00-06:00
Environmental Regulation of Fossil-Fuele 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/ - 9:00am 2013-02-15T16:15-06:00
Constitutional Foundations 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/ - 10:00am 2013-02-15T00:00-06:00
Spring OCI - Preselect Sched. Begins - 11:30am 2013-02-15T13:00-06:00
Faculty Colloquium - 12:00pm 2013-02-15T13:00-06:00
Meet Lt. Gen. Dana Chipman, US Army JAG
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Spring OCI - Preselect Sched. Ends - 8:15am 2013-02-16T14:00-06:00
Constitutional Foundations 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/ - 6:00pm 2013-02-16T00:00-06:00
Spring OCI - Alternate Sched. Begins
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Spring OCI - Alternate Sched. Ends
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Law Week sponsored by the SBA 45th Annual W. Page Keeton LAW WEEK 2013 sponsored by the Student Bar Association
Law Week is filled with awesome social events, building community, and supporting local charities!
Monday-Thursday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Casino Night Ticket Sales
Monday (8-4, Atrium): Blood Drive
Monday-Thursday: Tag Jurisdiction
Tuesday (11:15-11:50a.m., Tom Clark Lounge): Meet & Greet with Dean Farnsworth
Tuesday-Thursday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Book/Clothing Drive + Tshirt Giveaway
Wednesday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Tacos with the SBA
Thursday (8:00p.m., Aussies Grill and Beach Bar): VolleyBar Review
Saturday (10:00p.m., Hilton): Casino Night
More details to come!
Questions: Email texas.sba@gmail.com. Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/18/15086/ - 8:00am 2013-02-18T17:00-06:00
SBA Blood Drive As part of Law Week, the Student Bar Association will be hosting a blood drive with the Blood Center of Central Austin! The blood drive will take place in the atrium from 10a.m.-4p.m.
Appointments are recommended.
To make an appointment,
1) go to www.inyourhands.org
2) log in to your account, or create a new one if you have not donated before.
3) click "donate now"
4) click "search by group code"
5) enter B157 as the group code and a date range that includes 2/18/13
6) select the UT Student Bar Association blood drive and pick an appointment time
If you have any questions, please contact Trevor Melvin at t.melvin@utexas.edu. Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/18/15499/ - 12:30pm 2013-02-18T13:30-06:00
BOA General Meeting Board of Advocates members, and prospective members, are invited to attend this general meeting. Get information on how to get involved in Mock Trial, Moot Court, Voir Dire, Admiralty, or advocacy in general.
We will explain the difference between intramural and interscholastic competitions. Also, we will discuss our upcoming planned events. BOA will be accepting applications for BOA Directors positions soon.
1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls welcome! You don't have to be a member to attend. You can pay dues at the meeting if you decide to join BOA!
Tiff's Treats after the meeting! Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/18/16050/ - 3:45pm 2013-02-18T17:30-06:00
Legal Epistemology
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Law Week sponsored by the SBA 45th Annual W. Page Keeton LAW WEEK 2013 sponsored by the Student Bar Association
Law Week is filled with awesome social events, building community, and supporting local charities!
Monday-Thursday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Casino Night Ticket Sales
Monday (8-4, Atrium): Blood Drive
Monday-Thursday: Tag Jurisdiction
Tuesday (11:15-11:50a.m., Tom Clark Lounge): Meet & Greet with Dean Farnsworth
Tuesday-Thursday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Book/Clothing Drive + Tshirt Giveaway
Wednesday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Tacos with the SBA
Thursday (8:00p.m., Aussies Grill and Beach Bar): VolleyBar Review
Saturday (10:00p.m., Hilton): Casino Night
More details to come!
Questions: Email texas.sba@gmail.com. Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/19/15093/ - 11:00am 2013-02-19T12:30-06:00
Going In-House In this teleconference, moderator Dawn-Marie Bey, Partner at King & Spalding LLP (Washington, DC) will lead a panel of corporate counsel who hold positions with the world's leading technology companies. The panelists will share thought on how to successfully transition to corporate counsel and we will explore issues such as timing, what to expect, pitfalls, how to advance, managing outside counsel and other aspects to consider before going in-house. Panelists include Lesley Boveri, Senior IP Attorney, IP Compliance and Transactions, SAP; Yoncha Kundupoglu, Director of Licensing, Technicolor; Tiep Nguyen, Director, FMSA Patent Center (FPC), Fujitsu Management Services of America, Inc.; Juan Otero, Corporate Counsel and Secretary, Energy Recovery, Inc.; Aurelia Flores Roch, Senior Counsel, Science Applications International Corp.; and Jim Zeng, IP Compliance Counsel for Asia Pacific, SAP. RSVP by Monday, February 18, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab. Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/19/16116/ - 11:15am 2013-02-19T12:00-06:00
Dean's Reception - Law Week As a part of Law Week, join Dean Farnsworth and the Student Bar Association for a reception in the Tom Clark Lounge from 11:15-11:50a.m. with pizza and cookies. Please feel free come with questions for the Dean and to celebrate Law Week! Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/19/15504/ - 12:00pm 2013-02-19T13:00-06:00
TLF Summer Fellowship Info. Session TLF will host an information session on Tuesday, 2/19, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in 2.138. 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/2013/02/19/16088/ - 3:30pm 2013-02-19T17:00-06:00
The Fight for Elder Justice in the U.S. Marie-Therese Connolly, Recipient of MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Fellowship, Senior Scholar, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, will speak on Elder Justice in the United States.
Reception to follow in the Jamail Pavilion Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/19/14761/ - 3:45pm 2013-02-19T16:45-06:00
Yoga Club Meeting
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Law Week sponsored by the SBA 45th Annual W. Page Keeton LAW WEEK 2013 sponsored by the Student Bar Association
Law Week is filled with awesome social events, building community, and supporting local charities!
Monday-Thursday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Casino Night Ticket Sales
Monday (8-4, Atrium): Blood Drive
Monday-Thursday: Tag Jurisdiction
Tuesday (11:15-11:50a.m., Tom Clark Lounge): Meet & Greet with Dean Farnsworth
Tuesday-Thursday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Book/Clothing Drive + Tshirt Giveaway
Wednesday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Tacos with the SBA
Thursday (8:00p.m., Aussies Grill and Beach Bar): VolleyBar Review
Saturday (10:00p.m., Hilton): Casino Night
More details to come!
Questions: Email texas.sba@gmail.com. Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/20/15094/ - CANCELED 2013-02-20T00:00-06:00
UT Law CLE PA13 Planning Meeting - 12:00pm 2013-02-20T14:00-06:00
Protecting the Elderly in Texas - 12:00pm 2013-02-20T13:30-06:00
Practice Area Lunch - 12:45pm 2013-02-20T18:15-06:00
VALCON 2013 Join leading restructuring and valuation experts–attorneys, private equity investors, bankers, financial advisors and workout specialists–to network and discuss cutting-edge valuation issues and market developments.
Presented by The American Bankruptcy Institute, The Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors, and The University of Texas School of Law
View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/VA13 Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/20/14594/ - 6:30pm 2013-02-20T00:00-06:00
Washington D.C. Alumni Reception
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Law Week sponsored by the SBA 45th Annual W. Page Keeton LAW WEEK 2013 sponsored by the Student Bar Association
Law Week is filled with awesome social events, building community, and supporting local charities!
Monday-Thursday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Casino Night Ticket Sales
Monday (8-4, Atrium): Blood Drive
Monday-Thursday: Tag Jurisdiction
Tuesday (11:15-11:50a.m., Tom Clark Lounge): Meet & Greet with Dean Farnsworth
Tuesday-Thursday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Book/Clothing Drive + Tshirt Giveaway
Wednesday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Tacos with the SBA
Thursday (8:00p.m., Aussies Grill and Beach Bar): VolleyBar Review
Saturday (10:00p.m., Hilton): Casino Night
More details to come!
Questions: Email texas.sba@gmail.com. Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/21/15095/ - 8:15am 2013-02-21T09:15-06:00
Coffee & Conversation with Rudy Metayer - 8:30am 2013-02-21T17:30-06:00
School Law Conference - 8:45am 2013-02-21T17:45-06:00
VALCON 2013 Join leading restructuring and valuation experts–attorneys, private equity investors, bankers, financial advisors and workout specialists–to network and discuss cutting-edge valuation issues and market developments.
Presented by The American Bankruptcy Institute, The Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors, and The University of Texas School of Law
View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/VA13 Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/21/14595/ - 11:30am 2013-02-21T13:00-06:00
Faculty Colloquium - Jordan Steiker - 12:00pm 2013-02-21T14:00-06:00
CSO Open House Stop by and meet the CSO staff to learn more about what the CSO has to offer including how to find a summer job and prepare for Spring OCI interviews. The student-run Action Committee for Career Services (ACCS) will be taking confidential feedback, providing one-on-one peer advice about OCI, and conducting tours of the Interview Suite so you know what to expect during Spring OCI.
Pizza and Tiff’s Treats will be served. Sponsored by the Action Committee for Career Services. Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/21/16118/ - 12:00pm 2013-02-21T14:00-06:00
CSO Open House This is a great opportunity for all students to come to the CSO interview suites to talk to career counselors, walk through the steps of OCI, and have all your OCI questions answered before Spring on campus interviews begin next week. Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/21/16130/ - 3:30pm 2013-02-21T17:00-06:00
TMLS G-Body Meeting - 6:30pm 2013-02-21T00:00-06:00
New York Alumni Reception
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Excellence in Diversity Weekend - All day
Spring Trial Academy - 8:30am 2013-02-22T11:45-06:00
VALCON 2013 Join leading restructuring and valuation experts–attorneys, private equity investors, bankers, financial advisors and workout specialists–to network and discuss cutting-edge valuation issues and market developments.
Presented by The American Bankruptcy Institute, The Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors, and The University of Texas School of Law
View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/VA13 Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/22/14596/ - 12:00pm 2013-02-22T00:00-06:00
Spring Trial Academy Instructor Meeting
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Excellence in Diversity Weekend - 10:00pm 2013-02-23T00:00-06:00
Casino Night - SBA Spring Gala Join the Student Bar Association for our annual Casino Night party on Saturday, February 23 at Hilton Austin (500 E. 4th Street)! The party will include a casino, prizes, food, drinks, and a DJ! Casino Night is the last event of Law Week.
Tickets will go on sale in the Atrium on Monday, February 18.
If you have any questions, email texas.sba@gmail.com. Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/23/15085/
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