Events Calendar

TLF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that raises money for students who spend their summers doing unpaid public interest work. This year, the spring pledge drive is March 4 - March 22nd.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/18/15944/

The Health Law & Bioethics Society and Federalist Society will host Ms. Ann Dunkelberg from the Center for Public Policy Priorities and Mrs. Arlene Wohlgemuth from the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Ms. Dunkelberg and Mrs. Wohlgemuth will speak on the policies the State of Texas envisions in light of the Affordable Care Act. Professor Bill Sage will moderate.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/18/16033/

TLF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that raises money for students who spend their summers doing unpaid public interest work. This year, the spring pledge drive is March 4 - March 22nd.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/19/15945/

Vanita Gupta, Deputy Legal Director of the ACLU and Director of the ACLU’s Center for Justice, will speak on her life in the law. Lunch will be served. Co-sponsored by the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law and Career Services Office.

11:45 - 12:45, Eidman Courtroom

12:45 - 1:45, Jury Room

Pizza served between sessions

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/19/15592/

TLF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that raises money for students who spend their summers doing unpaid public interest work. This year, the spring pledge drive is March 4 - March 22nd.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/20/15946/

The Federalist Society will host guest speaker Ilya Shapiro. This event is for Federalist Society members only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/20/15931/

Please join us for a half-day forum on university engagement with communities. Highlighting recent case studies involving UT faculty and students, the forum offers an opportunity for meaningful discourse about cultivating effective community engagement relationships and a chance to assess the strengths and challenges of community-university partnerships. The forum will bring together faculty, students, administrators, and community members who are engaged in this work and in a position of influence teaching, policy, and practice. Scott J. Peters, Co-Director at Imagining America, will deliver the keynote, followed by case studies, interactive breakout sessions, and final reconvening. The day will end with a reception and poster session featuring student projects. For more information on Dr. Peters and Imagining America, visit http://imaginingamerica.org More information: Registration is avaialble at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5475846404. Registration for this event is required.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/20/16263/

Land Use Planning Fundamentals—the ideal primer or refresher—covers how governmental regulation affects real estate and community development, and explains the sometimes mystifying terminology used by planners, developers, and land use lawyers. Hear perspectives from both sides of the development process and learn the best way to address issues that arise.

2013 topics include:

- The Private vs. Public Interplay of the Roles of City Manager, Planning Director and Developer - Basics of Regulation - Basics of Zoning - Platting 101 - Options for Handling Nonconformities - Day-to-Day Real Estate Issues in a City Attorney's Office

Register at www.utcle.org/conferences/LB13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/20/16230/

TLF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that raises money for students who spend their summers doing unpaid public interest work. This year, the spring pledge drive is March 4 - March 22nd.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/21/15947/

UT Law's Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law brings together a distinguished faculty of both academics and practitioners for a series of presentations designed to provide a comprehensive overview of oil and gas legal issues.

The program opens with the definitive primer on how to drill an oil or gas well and continues with sessions on the Rule of Capture; oil and gas interests; a four-session look at the oil and gas lease including classification, royalty valuation, implied covenants and other clauses; conveyancing; and the Joint Operating Agreement.

Register at www.utcle.org/conferences/OP13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/21/16233/

The Land Use Planning Conference is a must for anyone involved in land use, planning and land use law in Texas. The conference focuses on real-world problems and offers practical solutions, and brings together an outstanding faculty including developers' attorneys, land use planners, local government attorneys, engineers, and state and local regulators.

Hear in-depth discussion on how the land development process in Texas actually works with guidance and advice from the experts on the myriad issues confronting the development community and federal, state and local governments.

2013 Program highlights include:

- Case law and legislative updates - Series of presentations on public-private partnerships, including financing and ethical issues - Fair Housing and confronting “Not in My Back Yard,” plus new uses in residential areas - Special Districts: Policy Issues - Demographic Characteristics and Trends in Texas: Implications for Land Use - Friday morning breakfast breakout sessions on timely issues - 2.25 hours of ethics

Register at www.utcle.org/conferences/LD13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/21/16231/

For lawyers, navigating children and careers can be daunting. Hear from leading lawyers who have done it and from their children who have lived it. Attendees will gain insights into how to chart their own paths to fulfilling careers and families. Speakers: Melanie Gray, Partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and son, Chris Wawro Kathleen C. Lake, Retired Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP and son, Ethan Lake Lisa Pennington, Managing Partner (Houston), Baker Hostetler and son, John Furlow

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/21/15608/

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/2013/03/21/15961/

David Vladeck, outgoing Director of the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection, Georgetown Law Professor, and Co-Director of the Institute for Public Representation at Georgetown Law, will discuss some of the challenges confronting Congress and the Executive as they seek to address consumer privacy concerns in today's digital economy, as well as specific intiatives that the FTC undertook to protect consumer privacy during his tenure at the agency. Cookies and light refreshments will be provided!

WHEN: Thursday, March 21 at 3:30pm

WHERE: TNH 3.125

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/21/16390/

TLF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that raises money for students who spend their summers doing unpaid public interest work. This year, the spring pledge drive is March 4 - March 22nd.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/22/15948/

The Land Use Planning Conference is a must for anyone involved in land use, planning and land use law in Texas. The conference focuses on real-world problems and offers practical solutions, and brings together an outstanding faculty including developers' attorneys, land use planners, local government attorneys, engineers, and state and local regulators.

Hear in-depth discussion on how the land development process in Texas actually works with guidance and advice from the experts on the myriad issues confronting the development community and federal, state and local governments.

2013 Program highlights include:

- Case law and legislative updates - Series of presentations on public-private partnerships, including financing and ethical issues - Fair Housing and confronting “Not in My Back Yard,” plus new uses in residential areas - Special Districts: Policy Issues - Demographic Characteristics and Trends in Texas: Implications for Land Use - Friday morning breakfast breakout sessions on timely issues - 2.25 hours of ethics

Register at www.utcle.org/conferences/LD13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/22/16232/

Now in its 39th year, the Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute has earned the reputation of being the definitive course for attorneys in private practice, in-house counsel, E&P operators, and landmen. This year's conference brings together a distinguished faculty of both academics and practitioners for a full day of presentations covering the latest in oil and gas developments.

2013 program highlights include:

- Professor Ernest Smith's annual Case Law Update - Current Surface Use Issues - The Expanding Reach of Exculpatory Provisions and Releases in Asset Purchase and Joint Operating Agreements - Use of Natural Gas for Power Generation - Horizontal Wells and Commingling - The Supreme Court and Landowner Condemnation-Industry and Landowner Perspectives - Ethics: What Lawyers Can Learn About Professionalism and Communication from the Career of Abraham Lincoln

Register at www.utcle.org/conferences/OG13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/22/16235/

TMLS concludes each year with an annual banquet honoring our outgoing third-year members who have dedicated their time and efforts, the African-American legal community, and our donors for their distinguished support of the organization and the community. We also extend invitations to the admitted students in the hopes that we can welcome them into the fold, let them know who we are, and share what they can b a part of before they set foot in the law school in the fall.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/22/16421/

The University of Texas School of Law’s Higher Education Taxation Institute (HETI) provides a unique forum for college and university tax professionals from around the country to examine and discuss federal tax issues and compliance, legislative, judicial, regulatory and administrative changes affecting colleges and universities. Don't miss valuable expertise, timely insight into federal tax law developments, and numerous networking opportunities with sessions that include:

- Updates from key IRS officials - Sunday Evening Keynote Presentation by the U.S. Department of Education—The Future of Higher Education - Major developments in college and university tax law - Issues in tax-exempt finance, alternative investments, charitable contributions and employment law - In-house counsel advice and strategies for managing IRS audits - Hot topics in college and university UBIT - Preparing and implementing a tax-exempt bond and compliance policy - Practical approaches to evaluating and structuring joint venture opportunities - Changing tax regulations regarding foreign payees - Risks and opportunities in global expansion of higher education

Register at www.utcle.org/conferences/UT13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/24/16226/

The University of Texas School of Law’s Higher Education Taxation Institute (HETI) provides a unique forum for college and university tax professionals from around the country to examine and discuss federal tax issues and compliance, legislative, judicial, regulatory and administrative changes affecting colleges and universities. Don't miss valuable expertise, timely insight into federal tax law developments, and numerous networking opportunities with sessions that include:

- Updates from key IRS officials - Sunday Evening Keynote Presentation by the U.S. Department of Education—The Future of Higher Education - Major developments in college and university tax law - Issues in tax-exempt finance, alternative investments, charitable contributions and employment law - In-house counsel advice and strategies for managing IRS audits - Hot topics in college and university UBIT - Preparing and implementing a tax-exempt bond and compliance policy - Practical approaches to evaluating and structuring joint venture opportunities - Changing tax regulations regarding foreign payees - Risks and opportunities in global expansion of higher education

Register at www.utcle.org/conferences/UT13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/25/16227/

The University of Texas School of Law’s Higher Education Taxation Institute (HETI) provides a unique forum for college and university tax professionals from around the country to examine and discuss federal tax issues and compliance, legislative, judicial, regulatory and administrative changes affecting colleges and universities. Don't miss valuable expertise, timely insight into federal tax law developments, and numerous networking opportunities with sessions that include:

- Updates from key IRS officials - Sunday Evening Keynote Presentation by the U.S. Department of Education—The Future of Higher Education - Major developments in college and university tax law - Issues in tax-exempt finance, alternative investments, charitable contributions and employment law - In-house counsel advice and strategies for managing IRS audits - Hot topics in college and university UBIT - Preparing and implementing a tax-exempt bond and compliance policy - Practical approaches to evaluating and structuring joint venture opportunities - Changing tax regulations regarding foreign payees - Risks and opportunities in global expansion of higher education

Register at www.utcle.org/conferences/UT13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/26/16228/

Please join us for a special event featuring Miguel Sarre, Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Public Law at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM). Professor Sarre will present a talk entitled “Prisons in Latin America: Building up the Wall of Separation between Justice and Revenge.” The event is co-sponsored by the Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies and the Immigration Clinic. Lunch will be provided; RSVP to humanrights@law.utexas.edu

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/26/16383/

Need a notary for your state bar exam application? Notaries are available in the Susman Godfrey Atrium at the Susman Godfrey Atrium from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Notaries are not available outside of these hours on these dates. Students must be prepared to show a photo ID and the notary must witness the student sign the document. Notaries are available for Law School and state bar-related business only. There is no charge.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/27/16330/

CHLSA will be selling baked goods to raise money for scholarships for students doing public interest work. We will begin selling in the atrium at 10am until 3 or sold out.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/27/16335/

The Federalist Society will host a debate on national security and terrorism between Professor Robert M. Chesney and Greg McNeal. Mr. McNeal, among other things, co-directed a transnational counterterrorism program for the U.S. Department of Justice.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/27/15932/

Need a notary for your state bar exam application? Notaries are available in the Susman Godfrey Atrium at the Susman Godfrey Atrium from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Notaries are not available outside of these hours on these dates. Students must be prepared to show a photo ID and the notary must witness the student sign the document. Notaries are available for Law School and state bar-related business only. There is no charge.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/28/16333/

Please join us for a discussion of recent developments with immigration law experts Lucas Guttentag of the ACLU, and Nina Perales of MALDEF Moderated by Professors Michael Churgin and Barbara Hines, UT Law School

Nina Perales is Vice President of Litigation for MALDEF. Lucas Guttentag is senior counsel and founding national director of the Immigrants’ Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation and Yale Law School Distinguished Senior Fellow in Residence. The event organizers have request 2 hours of CLE.

Lunch provided. Please RSVP to Rachel Sidopulos, rsidopulos@law.utexas.edu, by March 22 to reserve your spot.

Cosponsored by the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law and the Immigration and Nationality Section of the State Bar of Texas

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/28/15849/

The Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, The Texas Observer, and the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History will host a panel discussion entitled “The Legacy of the Dirty Thirty.” The panel will explore a pivotal period in Texas politics in the early ’70s when a group of lawmakers, known as the Dirty Thirty, challenged the influence of special interest in the Legislature and the power of House leadership.

Panelists will be Sissy Farenthold, Dirty Thirty member and former gubernatorial candidate; Tom Bass, Dirty Thirty member and former Harris County commissioner; Terry O’Rourke, legal strategist, Dirty Thirty; Ronnie Dugger, founding editor of The Texas Observer. The moderator will be State Rep. Ana Hernandez Luna of Houston.

The event is free and open to the public. RSVP at Walthall@texasobserver.org.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/28/16098/

Reminder for 3Ls planning to sit for the Texas July 2013 Bar Exam: in order to sit for the exam, your In-State Application to Take the TX Bar Exam must be post-marked by March 30. This deadline is strictly enforced.

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

The TX BLE is not open on weekends. If you would like to hand deliver your completed application by the preceding Friday, their office is located at:

205 W. 14th St. Ste 500, Austin, TX 78701

You're encouraged to arrive well in advance of the 5 PM closing time.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/30/14764/