Events Calendar

TELJ members edit issue 45:3

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/01/20053/

On Monday, January 26th, Jones Day and the Texas Law Alumni Association is pleased to announce that it will kick off its Spring 2015 Townes Hall Morning Coffee for all students every Monday morning. Please bring your favorite travel mug from home (we are “going green,” so no paper products will be provided) and enjoy FREE coffee every Monday morning to start off your week on behalf of Jones Day and the Alumni Association. Coffee will be located at one, large station located near the 1L Classrooms (by TNH 2.140, TNH 2.139, etc.) beginning at 8:45 am.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/02/20068/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/02/20159/

Supreme Ct. Seminar refreshments

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/02/20126/

Globalization Seminar Mondays refreshments

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/02/20090/

Don't bring your lunch! Enjoy Chicken, Beef, and Vegetarian fajitas grilled fresh on the law school lawn! 2 tacos for $6 or 3 tacos for $8. Rice & beans included on both plates. Cash, check, credit/debit are accepted. Proceeds benefit the CHLSA scholarship fund.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/03/19968/

Andrews Kurth's Public Finance Partners Adrian Patterson and Tom Sage will do a lunch presentation and round table discussion on the Public Finance practice area.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/03/20179/

This is the first of a three-part series about succeeding in your summer clerkship.

Niki Moore of 3L+ Law Prep, together with Brandt Leibe, Partner King & Spalding (Houston and DC); Angela Olivarez, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (Houston); and Emily Harbison, Associate, Baker & McKenzie (Houston), will discuss how to excel in your summer clerkship. Learn about professionalism; and how to exceed employer expectations, seek work and manage assignments, balance priorities and deadlines in a professional manner, build successful relationships, and identify opportunities and avoid pitfalls in social events.

Lunch provided by Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. Please RSVP by Monday, March 2, on Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/03/20186/

We will be going over the Gold E. Locks trial script.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/03/20253/

ALSA General Meeting

Contact number (281)777-9488

Account number 1960008451 (for cleaning)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/03/20100/

ALSA General Meeting

Contact number (281)777-9488

Account number 1960008451 (for cleaning)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/03/20105/

Weekly luncheon for TexasLaw faculty members

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/04/19629/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/04/20166/

Globalization Seminar refreshments

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/04/20111/

The Alumni Association is having a reception for Houston alumni on Wednesday, March 4 at The Houston Club, 910 Louisiana Street at 6:00 p.m.To register please visit http://law.connect.utexas.edu/HOU15

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/04/19787/

Due to inclement weather, Lives in the Law with Dale Ho will take place on Thursday, March 5, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the Eidman Courtroom.

Dale Ho, director of the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project, will speak at 11:45 a.m. in the Eidman Courtroom about voter suppression at the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. From 12:45-1:45 p.m., he’ll meet informally with students in the Jury Room to discuss his career path and answer questions.

Ho supervises the ACLU's voting rights litigation nationwide. He has litigated cases under the federal Voting Rights Act and the National Voter Registration Act, including Shelby County v. Holder, and is a frequent television commentator on voting rights issues. Prior to joining the ACLU, he was Assistant Counsel at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

Lunch will be served at 12:45 p.m. RSVP by Wednesday, March 4, on Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Individual Meetings with Dale Ho on March 5 - 20-minute slots available from 2:15-3:35 p.m. in the Career Services Interview Suite Interested students can meet directly with Dale Ho, director of the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project, following his Lives in the Law presentation.

To sign up for a 20-minute time slot, please email your availability to Nicole Simmons at nsimmons@law.utexas.edu. Preference will be given to students who attend either the 11:45 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. presentations. Hurry while spaces are still available!

Presented by the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law, the Career Services Office, and the ACLU of Texas; cosponsored by the Chicano/Hispanic Law Students Association, Public Interest Law Association, Texas Journal on Civil Liberties & Civil Rights, and the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/05/19799/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/05/19920/

A panel of distinguished speakers will discuss the practice of oil, gas, and energy law in government and industry careers.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/05/18837/

ACS Student Convention.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/06/19575/

On Friday, March 6, five judges from around the country will be at Texas Law to speak with students about clerkships and the application process. Every student who already has a 2016-term clerkship or is applying for a 2016 clerkship is required to attend the panel and one of the breakout sessions; 1Ls are also encouraged to attend.

The following judges will be participating in the Workshop: Judge Leslie Southwick, U.S. District Court for the Fifth Circuit (Jackson, MS); Judge Vince Chhabria, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (San Francisco, CA); Judge Lance Africk, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (New Orleans, LA); Judge Elaine Kaplan, U.S. Court of Federal Claims (Washington, DC); and Justice Jeff Brown, Supreme Court of Texas (Austin, TX).

For a complete agenda, which includes the panel “Creating Your Strongest Clerkship Application,” from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Eidman Courtroom followed by breakout sessions with the judges from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., please contact Katie Deetjen at clerk-admin@law.utexas.edu.

Students may also RSVP by Wednesday, March 4, on Symplicity. Please note for the breakout sessions with judges in small groups, students will be assigned a session and given the room number upon arrival at the panel.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/06/19033/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/06/19790/

Trial skills training workshop for 2L interscholastic mock trial team.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/06/20194/

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

Please join WilmerHale partner Debo Adegbile for a meet and greet luncheon. He will speak briefly on his career experiences throughout the public, private, and government sectors, followed by a casual discussion and opportunity to ask questions. Mr. Adegbile worked for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and as a senior counsel on the staff of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary prior to joining WilmerHale in New York. He was also previously nominated to serve as the U.S. Assistant Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Division.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/06/20237/

The American Constitution Society is hosting its National Student Convention at the law school this year on March 6-7! Students from law schools across the country will join us for an exciting two-day event at the law school, with keynote speaker Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood on Friday evening at the LBJ Presidential Library. Saturday panels include: Progressive Family Values, Organizing & Messaging, A Conversation with Federal Judges, and Voting Rights Institute Training. Saturday keynotes feature WilmerHale partner Debo Adegbile and former Texas state senator Wendy Davis. Join UT Law's ACS for a great event!

For information on the speakers, panels, schedule, and registration, see here: http://bit.ly/1vDRHu5.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/06/20263/

The Biggest Open House in Texas! For those unfamiliar with the program, Explore UT features close to 400 programs across campus including performances, exhibits, lectures and activities for the entire family.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/07/18383/

The American Constitution Society is hosting its National Student Convention at the law school this year on March 6-7! Students from law schools across the country will join us for an exciting two-day event at the law school, with keynote speaker Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood on Friday evening at the LBJ Presidential Library. Saturday panels include: Progressive Family Values, Organizing & Messaging, A Conversation with Federal Judges featuring Judge Gregg Costa and Judge Vince Chhabria, and Voting Rights Institute Training. Saturday keynote speakers include WilmerHale partner and ACS Board Member Debo Adegbile and former Texas state senator Wendy Davis. Join UT Law's ACS for a great event!

For information on the speakers, panels, schedule, and registration, see here: http://bit.ly/1vDRHu5.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/07/19584/

TELJ members edit issue 45:3

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/08/20054/

The Texas Law Fellowships (TLF) application will be available beginning Monday March 9th at texaslawfellowships.org.

TLF funds Texas Law students who complete 400 hours of unpaid work in the public interest at qualifying organizations during the summer.

Information Sessions about the application process will be held at the following times: March 10th, 12pm-1pm, TNH 2.140 March 12th, 12pm-1pm, TNH 2.140 March 24th, 12pm-1pm, TNH 2.139

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/09/20274/

On Monday, January 26th, Jones Day and the Texas Law Alumni Association is pleased to announce that it will kick off its Spring 2015 Townes Hall Morning Coffee for all students every Monday morning. Please bring your favorite travel mug from home (we are “going green,” so no paper products will be provided) and enjoy FREE coffee every Monday morning to start off your week on behalf of Jones Day and the Alumni Association. Coffee will be located at one, large station located near the 1L Classrooms (by TNH 2.140, TNH 2.139, etc.) beginning at 8:45 am.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/09/20069/

1Ls and 2Ls have an opportunity to talk to TELJ members and get materials to apply for membership to Texas Environmental Law Journal prior to Summer Write-on. For an electronic copy of our application form and instructions, please visit our website: http://www.telj.org/join.html.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/09/20264/

Supreme Ct. Seminar refreshments

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/09/20127/

Globalization Seminar Mondays refreshments

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/09/20091/

TIPLJ is currently seeking applicants for the 2015 Summer Staff positions. This is a great opportunity for students to get involved with the journal early and to gain editing experience before Fall OCI.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/10/20287/

1Ls and 2Ls have an opportunity to talk to TELJ members and get materials to apply for membership to Texas Environmental Law Journal prior to Summer Write-on. For an electronic copy of our application form and instructions, please visit our website: http://www.telj.org/join.html.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/10/20269/

Kirkland & Ellis Roundtable lunch and discussion with TJOGEL students.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/10/20203/

Discussion about the 1L experience

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/10/20254/

Joe Noel, Reference Librarian and Lecturer with the Tarlton Law Library will talk about legal research strategies for summer clerkship assignments. He’ll discuss how to familiarize yourself with your firm's research environment, what questions to ask when you receive an assignment, and best practices for deciding where to start your research.

Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by Monday, March 9, on Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/10/20191/

Thurgood Marshall Legal Society presents Southern Comfort: Chicken & Waffles Fundraiser. On Tuesday March 10th, TMLS will be in the Susman Godfrey Atrium selling southern style breakfast from 12:00 pm – 2:30pm. This semester, TMLS is offering a choice of Chicken with Belgian Waffles for $7 per plate and Chicken and Blueberry or Apple Streusel Waffles for $8 per plate. Vegetarians are welcome as well as we are offering Belgian Waffles for $4 per plate or a Blueberry or Apple Streusel Waffle for $5 per plate. Every menu option comes with free waffle toppings like strawberries, cool whip, maple syrup, chocolate syrup, butter, and Nutella. Don’t miss out! Come out on Tuesday for your SoCo lunch!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/10/20188/

The TLF application is available beginning March 9th at texaslawfellowships.org. TLF will host three information sessions throughout the application period to provide guidelines for applicants and to answer any questions about the applications.

Information Sessions: March 10th, 12pm-1pm, TNH 2.140 March 12th, 12pm-1pm, TNH 2.140 March 24th, 12pm-1pm, TNH 2.139

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/10/20275/

Federalism Seminar featuring Ernie Young

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/10/20255/

Closed meetings between the Board of the Texas Environmental Law Journal and candidates for the new Board.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/10/20258/

Space is limited to the first 75 1Ls! 1L sign-up is on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, MARCH 10, on Symplicity.

Learn the finer points of business dining and protocol over a three-course seated dinner presented by Mary Crane (www.marycrane.com). Guests will receive a copy of her latest book, 100 Things You Need to Know: Business Etiquette: For Students and New Professionals. The dinner and book giveaway are generously sponsored by Locke Lord LLP, who will be hosting a cocktail reception for registered attendees prior to dinner from 6:15-7:00 p.m. All guests should be seated for dinner by 7:00 p.m. Dress is business casual.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/10/20256/

TIPLJ is currently seeking applicants for the 2015 Summer Staff positions. This is a great opportunity for students to get involved with the journal early and to gain editing experience before Fall OCI.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/11/20288/

1Ls and 2Ls have an opportunity to talk to TELJ members and get materials to apply for membership to Texas Environmental Law Journal prior to Summer Write-on. For an electronic copy of our application form and instructions, please visit our website: http://www.telj.org/join.html.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/11/20270/

Weekly luncheon for TexasLaw faculty members

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/11/19630/

Attorneys from Kirkland & Ellis will give an introduction to the M&A Process of Private Equity clients as well as an overview of the differences between private and public transactions. Attendees are also invited to a Networking Reception hosted by Kirkland & Ellis later in the evening.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/11/20141/

Interested in being a Mentor for the 1L class or a Coordinator for a Society? Come to this informational session to hear about the requirements of the positions. Current mentors and society coordinators will also discuss their experiences. All students who are interested in being a mentor must attend one of the information sessions. This session will repeat at noon on Thursday, 3/12 in TNH 2.138

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/11/20239/

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

Globalization Seminar refreshments

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/11/20112/

TIPLJ is currently seeking applicants for the 2015 Summer Staff positions. This is a great opportunity for students to get involved with the journal early and to gain editing experience before Fall OCI.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/12/20289/

1Ls and 2Ls have an opportunity to talk to TELJ members and get materials to apply for membership to Texas Environmental Law Journal prior to Summer Write-on. For an electronic copy of our application form and instructions, please visit our website: http://www.telj.org/join.html.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/12/20271/

The State Bar of Texas International Law Section and the Career Services Office present an informal talk by lawyers who practice international law. Come learn the different paths each of the participants took out of law school to become international lawyers. Learn about what their practice is like (big firm, in-house, business and boutique) and learn the pros and cons of practicing international law. The presentation will be informal with ample opportunity for questions and to meet the participants. If you are interested in international law, don’t miss this presentation!

Panelists include Karla Pascarella, General Counsel, Isolux Corsan, LLC, who practices international project development, corporate law and business transactions; Luemara Wagner, '06, Partner, Hunter Wagner PLLC (Austin), who practices international family law; Lydia Gonzalez Gromatzky, '86, Of Counsel, Andrews Kurth LLP (Austin), who practices international environmental law; Lilly Teng, Senior Partner, Americas, AWR LLoyd (San Antonio), who is an M&A advisor for Asian and American clients; Lisa Shelton, Partner, Andrews Kurth LLP (Austin), who practices international environmental law; and Derek Anchondo, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP (Houston), who practices international oil and gas law.

Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 11, on Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/12/20178/

Interested in being a Mentor for the 1L class or a Coordinator for a Society? Come to this informational session to hear about the requirements of the positions. Current mentors and society coordinators will also discuss their experiences. All students who are interested in being a mentor must attend one of the information sessions. This session is a repeat of the Wed, 3/11 session at 3:30pm.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/12/20238/

The TLF application is available beginning March 9th at texaslawfellowships.org.

TLF will host three information sessions throughout the application period to provide guidelines for applicants and to answer any questions about the applications.

Information Sessions: March 10th, 12pm-1pm, TNH 2.140 March 12th, 12pm-1pm, TNH 2.140 March 24th, 12pm-1pm, TNH 2.139

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/12/20276/

Join UT Law's ACS on March 12 in TNH 3.125 for a discussion on the marriage equality movement in Texas from the early 1970s to the present.

Our guest speaker will be former State Representative Glen Maxey. Glen Maxey was Texas' first openly LBGTQ representative and served from 1991 - 2003. Maxey is also a founding member of AIDS Services of Austin and Equality Texas.

Hope to see you there!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/12/20284/

Please join us for the next event in the Rapoport Center's Human Rights Happy Hour Speaker Series. The event will feature Peter Balakian (Colgate University), who will speak on "The Armenian Genocide and Modernity." The event is co-sponsored by the Department of History and the Institute for Historical Studies.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/12/19997/

TIPLJ is currently seeking applicants for the 2015 Summer Staff positions. This is a great opportunity for students to get involved with the journal early and to gain editing experience before Fall OCI.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/13/20290/

TIPLJ is currently seeking applicants for the 2015 Summer Staff positions. This is a great opportunity for students to get involved with the journal early and to gain editing experience before Fall OCI.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/14/20291/