Events Calendar

TBD

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/14/16921/

Buy your tickets for TLF's Fall Auction! Buy early to save: tickets are $10 on Monday, $15 Tuesday through Thursday, and $20 at the door.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/14/17594/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/14/17383/

Prof. Sager's Fall 2013 #29477 class

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/14/17559/

Learn how to effectively tailor your resume for various legal jobs in the private and public sector. Please bring your laptop and draft legal style resume to the workshop. Examples of resumes are provided in the CSO Career Development Handbook that you will receive during the 1L Orientation and Career Development Workshops. All 1Ls must submit a copy of your resume to the CSO at least 24 hours prior to your first career counseling appointment, which will take place after October 15.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/14/16754/

TBD

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17013/

Buy your tickets for TLF's Fall Auction! Buy early to save: tickets are $10 on Monday, $15 Tuesday through Thursday, and $20 at the door.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17605/

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

This program will teach law students the meaning of organizational power and provide them with an understanding of how to gain and utilize that power in an effective and positive manner to achieve career success.

The PLS lessons are from the 2011 Women’s Power Summit on Law & Leadership. Hear video replays of two of the most thought-provoking panels of the summit. Each video will be followed by a discussion session with guest attorneys the subsequent week.

You must commit to a full course, as the video and discussion are designed to work together:

Course I: Jeffery Pfeffer, "Power: How to Get It, Use It, and Keep It" | October 8: Video | October 15: Discussion

Course II: Distinguished Women Lawyers, "Leveraging Power Into New Opportunities" | October 22: Video | October 29: Discussion

RSVP to or 512-232-1911.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17519/

To outline or not to outline? Is that the question? Learn what an outline is and how it can help you. See examples of different forms of outlines.

This session is intended for Sections 2, 3, and 4. Section 1 may attend a repeat session on Thursday, Oct 17 at noon in TNH 2.137

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17098/

Tom Bohl is an assistant attorney general at the Texas Attorney General’s Office, where he has worked for 21 years, defending state environmental appeals in district and appellate courts, prosecuting civil suits to enforce environmental and public health laws, and representing the state in interstate water matters. Tom will speak about working at a state agency and the attorney general’s internship program. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, October 14, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

The Energy Center Distinguished Lecture Series brings energy and environmental law speakers to campus to speak with UT Law students and faculty. Sponsored by The Center for Global Energy, International Arbitration and Environmental Law; the Environmental Law Society; the Texas Journal of Oil, Gas and Energy Law; the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund; and the Career Services Office.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17157/

Sometimes law students are told they have two options: a miserable life earning decent money at a law firm, or a rewarding job coupled with a vow of poverty. This isn’t true. Jeff Rowes, a senior attorney with the Institute for Justice, will discuss his public interest career path. The Institute for Justice, the nation’s leading libertarian public interest law firm, offers the best of both worlds: cutting-edge constitutional litigation, combined with competitive pay. Sound interesting? Learn what steps you can take now to put yourself on a path to litigating the kind of cases you read about in the newspaper and your casebooks. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, October 14, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17378/

Prof. Sager would like to add refreshments for his Const. Law II: Religious Liberty class to be on Tuesdays (not just Wednesdays).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17400/

The UT Law Immigration Clinic and Pro Bono Program are hosting a clinic on October 20th to assist pro se petitioners in applying for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). This is the training for that event.

To sin up: Send an email to Andrew Hill at ahill@law.utexas.edu.

For questions, please contact Andrea Meza at ameza0317@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17502/

Judges will meet & prepare for the Novice Mock Trial Semi-Finals

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17603/

TBD

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/16/17014/

Buy your tickets for TLF's Fall Auction! Buy early to save: tickets are $10 on Monday, $15 Tuesday through Thursday, and $20 at the door.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/16/17606/

Prof. Sager's Fall 2013 class Constitutional Law II: Religious Liberty (#29477)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/16/17280/

TBD

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17015/

Buy your tickets for TLF's Fall Auction! Buy early to save: tickets are $10 on Monday, $15 Tuesday through Thursday, and $20 at the door.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17607/

Graduate Portfolio Program in Dispute Resolution Brown Bag Series presents-

Professor Linda Golden, Dept. of Marketing, McCombs School of Business "Perspectives on Markets, Fraud and Risk" Refreshments served.

Thursday, October 17, 2013 11:30am-1:00pm. UT Law School, Jury Room, CCJ 2.310

Bring your lunch, and bring your friends who might be interested in ADR!

The Graduate Portfolio Program in Dispute Resolution offers an interdisciplinary approach to the teaching and study of dispute resolution.

For more information, visit the website at www.utexas.edu/law/centers/cppdr/portfolio/or contact the Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution at 512-471-3507 or cppdr@law.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17625/

Rights of the Incarcerated: Theory vs. Practice

Does representation stop when your client goes to jail or prison? What should defense attorneys and human rights activists know about prison conditions and the laws that inmates face when drafting grievances and writs?

Join us for a discussion of prisoners’ rights with Michelle Smith,’11, former Equal Justice Works Fellow at the Texas Civil Rights Project, and Terri LeClercq, Ph.D., author of Prison Grievances; when to write, how to write, a graphic novel written for inmates, and former UT Law professor

To attend, RSVP to Rachel Sidopulos (rsidopulos@law.utexas.edu), by noon on Tuesday, October 15th.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17317/

Learn how to effectively tailor your resume for various legal jobs in the private and public sector. Please bring your laptop and draft legal style resume to the workshop. Examples of resumes are provided in the CSO Career Development Handbook that you will receive during the 1L Orientation and Career Development Workshops. All 1Ls must submit a copy of your resume to the CSO at least 24 hours prior to your first career counseling appointment, which will take place after October 15.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/16753/

To outline or not to outline? Is that the question? Learn what an outline is and how it can help you. See examples of different forms of outlines.

This session is intended for Section 1, but all students are welcome to attend.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17389/

The Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice invites you to an information session on human rights internships and fellowships. This is a great opportunity to learn about opportunities with human rights organizations as well as international courts and tribunals. Former fellows and interns will share their experiences and will be available to answer questions. Law school faculty and the CSO will also be on hand to discuss the logistics and merits of these opportunities. Pizza will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17597/

Join the Texas Federalist Society on Thursday at Noon to hear from 5th Cir. Senior Judge, Emilio Garza. A UT Law Alum, Judge Garza was appointed in 1991 to serve on the 5th Circuit and achieved senior status in 2012. His name was rumored to be on the short list for the US Supreme Court in 1991 and again in 2005 for the seats ultimately filled by Justice Thomas and Justice Alito.

Judge Emilio Garza Thursday, Oct. 17th Noon | Eidman Courtroom Lunch provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17626/

Final round of novice mock trial- judges greeting/dinner

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17604/

This is the final round of the Gardere Novice Mock Trial competition. This is an advocacy competition sponsored by Gardere and facilitated by the Board of Advocates.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17642/

The TLF Fall Auction is an annual event where students can bid on events hosted by their professors and goods or gift cards donated by community businesses. All proceeds go toward supporting public interest law fellowships at UT Law—benefiting organizations, their clients, and your classmates.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/16685/

TBD

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/18/17016/

Faculty from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) and from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law will meet on October 18 and 19, 2013 for a workshop hosted by UT School of Law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/18/16933/

CSO Career Counselor Natalie Aitken will discuss strategies and tips to help international LL.M.s build their professional network. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Thursday, October 17, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/18/17078/

Students from the Hargrave Society will be volunteering at Austin Pets Alive from 1:30 until 4:00 p.m., 1156 W. Caesar Chavez St, 78703.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/18/17723/

Reception and dinner in the Susman Academic Center, Robin C. Gibbs Atrium

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/18/17242/

Faculty from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) and from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law will meet on October 18 and 19, 2013 for a workshop hosted by UT School of Law

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/19/16934/

Family Day welcomes law students' family and friends, with or without their student, beginning with a continental breakfast, a talk with Dean Farnsworth, and a mock classroom experience led by Prof. Wellborn. Guided tours of the school and law library are available with advance registration. The popular and enjoyable BBQ lunch requires a $10 payment for each student and family member attendee, collected in advance during online registration.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/19/17536/

Student Animal Legal Defense Fund and Environmental Law Society are hosting an off-leash dog hike at Turkey Creek Trail on October 19, 11:30-1:30. The trail is a fairly easy 3 mile loop with lots of places for the pups to splash around. Meet us in the parking lot around 11:15-11:30, and we'll leave from there once everyone arrives. If you get lost or have questions, call Lindsay at 208.841.2263.

Turkey Creek Trail, map: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=turkey+creek+trail+austin&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x865b344478eac6d7:0x79678dfd6b26a4c3,Turkey+Creek+Dr,+Austin,+TX+78730&gl=us&ei=CFNbUvPCG6m52QXY7IGICA&ved=0CD8Q8gEwAg

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/19/17624/

The UT Law Immigration Clinic and Pro Bono Program are hosting a clinic to assist pro se petitioners in applying for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

The address is as follows: Richardson Family Learning Center Sierra Vista Apartments 4320 South Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78748

There will be signs up around the complex identifying the location of the Richardson Family Learning Center.

To sign up: Send an email to Andrew Hill at ahill@law.utexas.edu.

For questions, please contact Andrea Meza at ameza0317@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/20/17501/

Prof. Sager's Fall 2013 #29477 class

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/21/17560/

New location! Food will be served. Please RSVP by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, to kallie.dale@utlaw.utexas.edu.

Learn about practicing law for a union legal department, a workers’ rights center, a law firm representing unions and workers, and a government agency regulating the workplace. Find out how to get a job promoting workplace justice. In addition, learn about the Peggy Browning Fund Fellowship Program, which offers 10-week funded summer fellowships for first and second-year law students, provides stipends to law students who dedicate their summer to advancing the cause of workers’ rights, and encourages law students to consider labor law as a viable career choice. Panelists include Joseph Baniszewski, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board; Richard Brean, General Counsel, United Steelworkers; Julia Penny Clark, ’73, Bredhoff & Kaiser, P.L.L.C.; Glenda Pittman, Glenda Pittman & Associates, P.C.; William Beardall, Adjunct Professor of Law, Transnational Worker Rights Clinic at UT Law; and Kallie Dale Ramos, 2L, 2013 Peggy Browning Fellow. Moderated by UT Law Professor Jack Getman.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/21/17379/

The Chicano/Hispanic Law Students' Association presents its semi-annual FAJITA FIESTA to fund scholarships. We'll be selling plates of beef/chicken/veggie fajitas - grilled on site - with all the fixings in the Atrium. We usually sell out so come out, enjoy delicious food, and support this great cause!

Cash and credit accepted.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/22/17431/

The Health Law & Bioethics Society invites all UT Law students interested in the practice of health care law to hear about the practice from the following panelists: Steve Aragon, ’88, Chief Legal Counsel, Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Carla Cox, ’76, Partner at Jackson Walker L.L.P. (Austin); Beth Devery, Director of the Health Services Division of Travis County; Penny Hobbs, Partner at McGinnis Lochridge (Austin); and Lee Spangler, Vice President of Medical Economics at the Texas Medical Association and former Associate General Counsel/outgoing Chair of the Health Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.

Special thanks to Jackson Walker for providing lunch. RSVP by Monday, October 21, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab. Space is limited! Co-sponsored by the Career Services Office.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/22/17244/

In celebration of National Pro Bono Week, students are invited to hear Trish McAllister, Executive Director of the Texas access to Justice Commission.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/22/17505/

Come have lunch with two Andrews Kurth real-estate lawyers: Center for Women in Law Founding Member Kathleen Wu and fifth-year attorney Kathleen Tarbox.

Kathleen Wu will share stories from her 30+ years’ experience in real estate, finance, and business transactions. She will offer students invaluable insight from her vantage point as both Managing Partner and Hiring Partner of the Dallas office as well as member of the firm’s Compensation, Finance, and Policy Committees.

Kathleen Tarbox, who has come to work closely with Kathleen Wu since her graduation from the University of Virginia School of Law in ’09, will share experiences from her practice which focuses on commercial real estate and general business transactions.

The Center for Women in Law, through the Tuesday Power Lunch Series, aims to highlight prominent women lawyers from a wide range of career paths in the legal profession. Power Lunch attendees will have a chance to discuss their own career interests and goals in a supportive, informative, and judgment-free environment.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/22/17520/

Harry Reasoner will join the Hodges Society for lunch.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/22/17589/

Professor John Dzienkowski will host a small group lunch. By invitation and sign-up only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/22/17729/

Prof. Sager would like to add refreshments for his Const. Law II: Religious Liberty class to be on Tuesdays (not just Wednesdays).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/22/17401/

Student volunteers will prepare parole packets for victims of domestic violence incarcerated for killing their batterers. They will use information from interviews with inmates conducted by students in the Domestic Violence Clinic to gather information to support the parole packet.

To apply: Submit resume to Andrew Hill at ahill@law.utexas.edu

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/22/17503/

Last day to submit an application to graduate in December; forms are available in the Student Affairs Office. Deadline to register In Absentia.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/23/16199/

Pizza and drinks for all who report Pro Bono hours!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/23/17506/

Andrews Kurth will be offering advice to summer and first year associates

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/23/17731/

Prof. Sager's Fall 2013 class Constitutional Law II: Religious Liberty (#29477)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/23/17281/

Come to hear discussion of topics in intellectual property law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/23/17742/

Pizza and drinks for all who report Pro Bono hours!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/24/17507/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/24/16710/

Hodges Society small group lunch with Faculty Advisor Patrick Woolley (by invitation and sign-up only).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/24/17724/

Join ACS to discuss recent developments in the VRA.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/24/17568/

Join us as four prominent practicing lawyers from Austin and New York share their experience and answer questions about practicing law in the arts and entertainment industry. Panelists will also provide practical advice about how to jump-start your career serving the needs of artistic clients. Options such as solo-practitioner, biglaw entertainment attorney, taking artists as pro bono clients, and going in-house for a music label or film company will all be discussed. A catered lunch will be provided.

Panelists include: Amy Mitchell, Amy E. Mitchell, PLLC, Austin Sheri Hunter, Norton Rose Fulbright, Austin Bill Hart, Proskauer Rose, New York, NY Maria de Cesare, AMC Networks, New York, NY

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/24/17583/

Catherine Jewell, the Career Passion Coach, will walk you through the networking process and provide a practical guide to building a strong network and landing a job. Catherine will give you many concrete tips on how to conduct yourself in networking situations and prepare you for Cocktails and Conversation, which takes place later in the evening, and beyond. Whether you are a 1L, 2L, or 3L, now is the time to begin laying the groundwork for a robust professional network, and this program will give you the tools to grow your network. RSVP by Wednesday, October 23, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/24/17540/

Are you an older student, second-career student, married and/or parenting student, or a student who otherwise departs from the mold of the "traditional" law student - or would you enjoy mingling with them? The Student Affairs Office is sponsoring an initial meeting of non-traditional students to help organize a student organization for interested students. We'll also talk about the great Halloween event the law school sponsors for the children of students!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/24/17702/

Hargrave Faculty Advisor Derek Jinks will have lunch with students in section 3.2.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/24/17730/

Sign-up at 9:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 is on a first-come, first-served basis on UT Law Symplicity . Back by popular demand! Participating UT Law J.D. students will have the opportunity to network one-on-one with legal professionals from a variety of practice areas, as well as fellow students, during several short (8-10 minutes) speed networking rounds prior to Cocktails & Conversation. We request that students commit to attend the entire speed networking portion of the event. Please arrive no later than 5:00 p.m. Free parking available in the Museum Garage.

Then afterwards, join us for our 16th Annual Cocktails & Conversation. Your RSVP for Speed Networking will also be noted for Cocktails & Conversation. Dress is business casual.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/24/17011/

All UT Law J.D. students are invited to attend the CSO's 16th Annual Cocktails & Conversation networking reception, which provides the perfect opportunity to meet and network in a casual setting with UT Law alumni and friends. Free parking available in the Museum Garage. This is a great way to expand your network, so don’t miss out! Dress is business casual. RSVP by Wednesday, October 23, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab

Sponsored by the Career Services Office and the UT Law Alumni Association.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/24/17012/

Policy Leadership in the Anti-Trafficking Movement: How Texas' new laws fight slavery

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/25/17396/

Jason Crandall with the Law School Writing Center will discuss how to write a strong and effective personal statement for your judicial clerkship applications. Many judges find these statements very helpful, so make yours as good as possible! Lunch will be served. RSVP by Thursday, October 24, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/25/17485/