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Week of December 8, 2008
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Members Only Free Holiday Ethics CLE, December 12
Date: Friday, Dec. 12
Time: 1:15 to 4:30 p.m. with a Happy Hour following immediately after
Location: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700
CLE: 3 hours of Ethics CLE
Cost: free
RSVP to Michelle McFadyen at Michelle@austinbar.org or 472-0279 x111.
The Austin Bar wants to be the first to wish you Happy Holidays with a gift of free CLE! Topics include:
- Conflicts and Avoiding Claims
- The Ethics of Striking Back
- Blaming It On the Software
- Negotiating Fee Disputes
And what is the holiday season without a little celebrating? Stay after the presentations to wind down your week at Happy Hour.
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Be a Leader in the Civil Litigation Section
Any members of the Litigation Section interested in serving on the Section’s Board of Directors are asked to forward their resume for consideration to Joe Brophy at joe@harreninterest.com or Cindy Connolly at cconnolly@scottdoug.com no later than Sunday, Dec. 21.
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January 2009 Investiture Ceremonies
The Austin Bar would like to invite you to be a part of our upcoming judicial swearing-in ceremonies:
Monday, January 5, 2009
Judge Rhonda Hurley, 98th District Court
Judge Scott Ozmun, 353rd District Court
Judge Texanna Davis, Associate Judge
11:00 a.m.
250th District Court, 3rd floor
Travis County Courthouse
1000 Guadalupe
A reception will follow the ceremony.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Judge Laura Jacks, Associate Judge, Probate Court
11:00 a.m.
Probate Court, Room 217
Travis County Courthouse
1000 Guadalupe
A reception will follow the ceremony sponsored by the Estate Planning & Probate Section.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
The Honorable Rosemary Lehmberg, District Attorney
11:00 a.m.
250th District Court, 3rd floor
Travis County Courthouse
1000 Guadalupe
A reception will follow the ceremony.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Judge Jim Coronado, 427th District Court
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Allan House
1104 San Antonio
If inclement weather, the swearing-in will be held in the 331st District Courtroom, 9th Floor, Criminal Justice Center.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Chief Justice Woodie Jones, Third Court of Appeals
4:00 p.m.
Third Court of Appeals Courtroom
Price Daniel Building
209 W. 14th
A reception will follow the ceremony at the Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado, Room 101 sponsored by the Civil Appellate Section and the law firm of Alexander, Dubose, Jones & Townsend.
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Renew Your Membership Dues to Participate in the 2009 Judicial Evaluation Poll, January 15
Mark it on your calendar, tie a string around your finger, set an alarm on your phone - whatever it takes to remember to renew your Austin Bar Association membership dues by Thursday, Jan. 15 so you can participate in the 2009 Judicial Evaluation Poll.
The 2009 Judicial Evaluation Poll will be taking place shortly after the beginning of the year. Don't delay!
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Featured Member Discount: Moving Mountains Corporate Chair Massage
The Austin Bar Association has linked up with Moving Mountains Corporate Chair Massage to help you really do something dynamic for you and your office. Moving Mountains is offering Austin Bar members $10 off an hour of massage. Pattern yourself for success now and make the commitment to brighten your life and the lives of your staff and coworkers.
Moving Mountains will come to your office Monday through Friday at a time that is perfect for you. These folks are professional and highly adept in alleviating pain and long term stress patterns. More than that, they bring a break in the day that sets you up for winning the real race and just feeling good. It is a small investment in money and time and it garners big rewards. Your office deserves this!
For more information, you may visit the Moving Mountains Web site or email info@MovingMountainsTexas.com
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Upcoming Meetings
SECTIONS:
Tuesday, December 9 - Real Estate Law Section Meeting
Wednesday, December 10 - Labor & Employment Law Section Meeting
Wednesday, December 10 - Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Section Meeting
Thursday, December 11 - Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Meeting
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 by noon the previous day to Mollie@austinbar.org or call 472-0279 with your name and the name of the committee.
Wednesday, December 10 - Membership Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 11 - People's Law School Committee Meeting
Friday, December 12 - Bench Bar Committee Meeting
Wednesday, December 17 - Women's Resource Fair Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 18 - Mack Kidd Fund Committee Meeting
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Proud corporate sponsors of the Austin Bar Association
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