Events Calendar

Please join ACS for a film screening, discussion, refreshments, and networking.

In our democracy, the courts hold out the promise of safeguarding everyone, regardless of wealth and power. But that fundamental promise of equal justice under law is facing a severe threat. Buried in everyday agreements for products, services, and jobs is fine print saying when you are harmed, you can’t go before an impartial jury or judge. Instead, these forced arbitration clauses send you to a decision-maker picked by the company that wronged you. Not surprisingly, one study found that arbitrators rule for companies over consumers 94 percent of the time. And you’re stuck with their decision because there’s no appeal. It’s a rigged system that helps companies evade responsibility for violating anti-discrimination, consumer protection, and public health laws.

Narrated by former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich, AFJ’s new short documentary Lost in the Fine Print tells the story of three everyday people who found themselves trapped in this system—and the impact of forced arbitration on their lives and livelihoods.

Lost in the Fine Print is a game-changer. It demystifies the concept of forced arbitration, and urges us to demand change. After the screening, we invite you to participate in a conversation about this critical issue and learn about how we can all stand up to reclaim core democratic principles.

Featured Speakers:

Michelle D. Schwartz, Director of Justice Programs, Alliance for Justice N. Alex Winslow, Executive Director, Texas Watch Javier Espinoza, The Espinoza Law Firm

This event is sponsored by Alliance for Justice, the American Constitution Society–UT Law Chapter, Texas Watch, Public Citizen and Texas Trial Lawyers Association.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/14/20376/

On April 15-17, 2015, the Center for Women in Law will convene leaders in law in Austin, Texas for the 2015 Women’s Power Summit on Law and Leadership. The Women's Power Summit, held every two years, is one of the most significant gatherings of women attorneys in the country. Law school deans, general counsel, federal and state judges, members of law firm management, government officials, state bar presidents, and other prominent women lawyers will attend the 2015 Women’s Power Summit, marking the fourth time leaders will gather in Austin to address issues of vital importance to women lawyers.

Invitation-only event | Invitations are non-transferable

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/15/19030/

Please join us for the next event in the Rapoport Center's Human Rights Happy Hour Speaker Series. The event will feature Gilbert Achcar (SOAS, University of London), who will speak on “The Arab Upheaval: Roots, Dynamics, and Prospects.” The event is co-sponsored by Texas A&M University, the University of Texas at San Antonio, and Middle Eastern Studies at UT Austin.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/15/20261/

On April 15-17, 2015, the Center for Women in Law will convene leaders in law in Austin, Texas for the 2015 Women’s Power Summit on Law and Leadership. The Women's Power Summit, held every two years, is one of the most significant gatherings of women attorneys in the country. Law school deans, general counsel, federal and state judges, members of law firm management, government officials, state bar presidents, and other prominent women lawyers will attend the 2015 Women’s Power Summit, marking the fourth time leaders will gather in Austin to address issues of vital importance to women lawyers.

Invitation-only event | Invitations are non-transferable

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/16/19031/

Join ACS for a panel discussion about local efforts to reform the criminal justice system in Austin through legislation and activism, the impact these efforts have on minority communities, and how law students and lawyers can participate.

THURSDAY, 12:00-1:00 pm, Fleming Room

Lunch will be served.

Panelists: --Elizabeth Henneke, Policy Attorney, Texas Criminal Justice Coalition --Antonio Buehler, Founder, Peaceful Streets Project --Nelson Linder, President, NAACP Austin

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/16/20401/

Spring 2015 Distinguished Lecture Series Sponsored by the Energy Center Speaker: Professor Owen Anderson. Professor Owen Anderson teaches on topics of Oil, Gas, and Natural Resources at the University of Oklahoma College of Law and a visiting professor at the University of Texas School of Law. Professor Anderson's presentation is entitled "Shifting Political Dynamics: Emerging Energy Issues in the Developing World."

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/16/20140/

All Texas Law international and domestic LL.M. students and international exchange students are invited to meet and network with Texas Law LL.M. alumni and friends to learn about their student experience and career path after graduation. Hosted by the Texas Law Career Services Office and Office of Graduate and International Programs, this mixer is a great way to expand your network and meet local LL.M. alumni, so don't miss out!

The Texas Law LL.M. Alumni-Student Mixer will be held Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd. in Austin (map). Scholz Garten is one mile from the Law School, which is about a 15-20 minute walk (see map above).

Dress is business casual. Please RSVP by Thursday, April 9, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/16/20367/

On April 15-17, 2015, the Center for Women in Law will convene leaders in law in Austin, Texas for the 2015 Women’s Power Summit on Law and Leadership. The Women's Power Summit, held every two years, is one of the most significant gatherings of women attorneys in the country. Law school deans, general counsel, federal and state judges, members of law firm management, government officials, state bar presidents, and other prominent women lawyers will attend the 2015 Women’s Power Summit, marking the fourth time leaders will gather in Austin to address issues of vital importance to women lawyers.

Invitation-only event | Invitations are non-transferable

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/17/19032/

This year’s Reunion is April 17–18, 2015 and honors classes whose years end in “0” and “5” from 1965–2010. All Texas Law alumni are encouraged to attend the festivities. Registration is open!

Please visit http://www.utexas.edu/law/alumni/reunion/index.php for the agenda and to register. For questions, please contact reunion@law.utexas.edu

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/17/20232/

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

The Review of Litigation presents a panel series on E-discovery: Evidence, Ethics, and Enigmas

9:00am – 10:00am - Chances and Challenges: The Promise and Peril of Mobile Evidence, the Cloud and the Internet of Things

10:00am – 11:00am - Panel Discussion, Policing in Private Practice: The Future Attorney- Client Relationships and E-discovery Obligations

11:00am – 12:00pm - Panel Discussion, Judicial Perspectives on E-discovery Case Management: How much is too much?

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/17/20365/

Please join the Center for Women in Law and Cokie Roberts for an examination of women in positions of leadership and influence.

As a pioneering journalist and political commentator for ABC News and NPR, Cokie Roberts is all too familiar with the challenges leaders face when entrusted with executing substantial agendas. In this keynote presentation, Ms. Roberts will draw from her own experience and her historical research on American women for her new book, Capital Dames, to provide an uplifting look at the power of women to lead change.

General admission is $60 (includes book). There is no charge for Texas Law students, faculty, and staff. For an additional fee, attendees can enjoy a buffet lunch on the lawn of the Four Seasons. Please go to www.centerforwomeninlaw.org to register.

For more information, contact Courtney Chavez at cchavez@law.utexas.edu or call 512-232-1911.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/17/20321/

The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Court competition is a 64-person, single-elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas School of Law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/17/19665/

This year’s Reunion is April 17–18, 2015 and honors classes whose years end in “0” and “5” from 1965–2010. All Texas Law alumni are encouraged to attend the festivities. Registration is open!

Please visit http://www.utexas.edu/law/alumni/reunion/index.php for the agenda and to register. For questions, please contact reunion@law.utexas.edu

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/18/20233/

TLF will hold our annual Excellence in Public Interest Awards where we honor individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the public interest law community. The event will be held at the home of Bill and Stephanie Whitehurst.

Time and more details to follow.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/19/19806/

The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Court competition is a 64-person, single-elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas School of Law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/19/19667/

The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Court competition is a 64-person, single-elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas School of Law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/20/19666/

The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Court competition is a 64-person, single-elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas School of Law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/20/19668/

This conference will serve as the culmination of the Rapoport Center's three-year project on Sissy Farenthold. It will consider from both an historical and contemporary perspective many of the issues to which Sissy has dedicated her life. The conference will be closely tied to the Frances T. “Sissy” Farenthold Papers at UT’s Briscoe Center for American History, which touch on many facets of her wide-ranging career, from her political campaigns to her important role in the international women’s peace movement and in human rights advocacy around the world.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/23/20138/

The Sam Houston Senate of Delta Theta Phi, composed of current UT Law students and supported by distinguished alumni of the legal fraternity, is pleased to announce the initiation of a new class of members. The initiation is planned for Thursday, April 23, at 6 p.m. In attendance will be the initiates, current members of Delta Theta Phi, and several of the fraternity's local alumni.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/23/20405/

Welcome!

This year's symposium addresses the confluence of wildlife conservation, land use, and development, focusing on how these often conflicting goals are complicated in Texas by the pressures of climate change, water use, and severe drought. We are pleased to announce that this year’s keynote speaker is former Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt. Pursuant to the theme and Mr. Babbitt’s background, there will be four panels throughout the day featuring a diverse collection of speakers from the private sector, NGO's, and local, state, and federal government, covering important topics related to land use and conservation, including: •A look at the past, present, and future of the Balcones Canyonlands Habitat Conservation Plan.

•Analysis of important EPA and USFWS proposed rules and their interactions with the Endangered Species Act. •A discussion of climate change, drought, and endangered species policy in an increasingly thirsty Texas. •An exploration of the themes of Secretary Babbitt’s book, Cities in the Wilderness: A New Vision of Land Use in America, focusing on clashes between conservation and land use decisions in the United States, with specific strategies for building cooperative alliances among local, state, and federal stakeholders.

The symposium counts as 5 Hours of CLE, including 1 Hour of Ethics.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/24/19939/

Frances T. "Sissy" Farenthold: A Noble Citizen

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/24/20139/