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Week of June 9, 2008
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New Fellows of the Austin Bar Foundation
The mission of the Austin Bar Foundation is to support and expand the provision of legal-related charitable and educational programs and services in Central Texas. The contributions of the Austin Bar Foundation Fellows help provide and support legal services to the poor, legal education programs, and assistance to lawyers in need.
New Life Fellows:
Karl Bayer
New Fellows:
Lowell Keig
Nicolai von Kreisler
Becky Beaver
David Chamberlain
Thank you to these new Fellows of the Austin Bar Foundation! Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
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AYLA Docket Call, June 19
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Toland Law Firm and The Snell Law Firm, 818 W. 10th Street
RSVP to Hannah Kenah at 512/460-3090 or 512/477-5291
Join AYLA in celebrating the new offices of Toland Law Firm and The Snell Law Firm. There will be plenty of music, food, adult beverages, and fun!
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Make a BIG Difference with Big Brothers & Big Sisters, June 17
Time: noon
Location: Thompson Coe, 701 Brazos, Suite 1500
Topic: Hour of Magic
RSVP: Please contact Tracie Guthrie at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas, Partnership Coordinator, at 472-5437 x237 or Mike Johnson with the AYLA Mentoring Committee for more information.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas and AYLA continue to recruit attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants to be a friend and mentor to Central Texas schoolchildren during the 2008-2009 school year. Please join them for an "Hour of Magic" on June 17 at noon to find out about the experiences of your colleagues who already have a Little Brother or Sister.
"Bigs" typically meet with their "Little" once per week for about an hour during the school year. These visits take place at the child's school, most often during the child's lunch hour. There are several participating schools located throughout Austin, typically only a few minutes away from downtown.
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What Texas Lawyers Need to Know About Mexican Law, June 20
Time: noon
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
Topic: Mexican Law CLE
CLE: .75 hours
Cost: Free; Lunch is being provided by Pulman, Cappuccio & Pullen
RSVP to Michelle McFadyen at 472-0279 x111 or Michelle@austinbar.org.
The Austin Bar wants you to be prepared for whatever case comes your way; even those that might incorporate Mexican law. Join us for this free and informative CLE!
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A Celebration of Travis County History, June 24
Time: noon
Location: Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Courthouse, 1000 Guadalupe St., 2nd Floor Lobby
Sponsors: Travis County Commissioners Court, the Travis County Historical Commission, the Austin Bar Association, and the Austin Black Lawyers Association
Join us as we recognize the history of Travis County! Explore the courthouse on a self-guided tour and take in historical displays. Also, be one of the first to see the new Travis County brochure. You might learn something new about this great place we call home.
Click here to view the invitation.
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Komen Austin & Race for the Cure Need Your Help, June 30
The 2008 Race for the Cure team is hard at work recruiting Sponsors for this year’s Race. If your firm might have an interest in being a Sponsor, please click here now to learn more.
Sponsorship requires a cash donation of $2,500-$50,000 and qualifies you for different levels with increasing privileges for larger donation levels. Perks vary by level of donation and include: Company name inclusion in Race publicity, including t-shirts and posters; a booth in the sponsor tent, special recognition on Race day, and complimentary Race registrations.
Please contact George Noelke with any further questions at noelke@noelke.org.
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Mark Your Calendars! The Ultimate Trial Notebook Seminar Rescheduled, September 5
Second chances do not come around that often, but when they do, you had better sit up and take notice. The Ultimate Trial Notebook Seminar has been rescheduled for Friday, September 5, meaning you can still sign up for a great CLE that you almost missed.
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. with a Happy Hour directly following
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 700
CLE: 5.5 hours including .5 hours of ethics
Cost: $125 for Civil Litigation Section Members, $150 for Austin Bar Association Members, and $175 for non-members
RSVP to Michelle McFadyen at (512) 472-0279 x111 or Michelle@austinbar.org.
Watch the Austin Bar Web site and Bar Code for more information as this event draws closer!
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Featured Corporate Sponsor: Waddell & Reed
Waddell & Reed is a foremost financial advising service. They offer full service financial advising services through providing personal, comprehensive financial planning and solid investment and insurance products delivered to you by skilled, well trained financial advisors. Austin Bar Members are eligible for a %20 discount on financial plannng services.
Visit www.waddell.com. For more information contact Mark Callahan at 512-453-1555 ext. 128.
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Wednesday, June 10 - CAFA Section DVDs
COMMITTEES:
The following Austin Bar Committees are meeting at the Austin Bar office, 816 Congress, Suite 700.
Parking is available in the adjacent garage, accessible from 9th Street. Please feel free to attend any that interest you.
Since lunch is provided, please RSVP to receptionist@austinbar.org or call 472-0279 with your name and the name of the committee.
Thursday, June 12 - People’s Law School Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 12 - Women’s Resource Fair Committee Wrap-Up Meeting
Wednesday, June 18 - Publications Committee Meeting
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Proud corporate sponsors of the Austin Bar Association
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