Austin Bar Blog

Check-out the elections page for insight on the nominees seeking election to the Board of Directors for the Austin Bar Association. Election will be held April 13 – May 4.

Jo Betsy Lewallen Szebehely, 87, a lifelong Austinite, died on March 16, 2022, after a brief illness. She was a Partner at Hearn, Knolle, Lewallen, Livingston & Holcomb for 9 years and then in private practice until she retired in 1999. During this time, she offered considerable pro-bono professional services and community volunteer services. See the full obituary here.

Please see the 2023 Travis County Civil District Courts Schedule here.

I Got a Feeling That Friday's Gonna Be a Good Good Night! Join us at the Austin Country Club for Homecoming! Our event begins at 7pm on April 22. This semi-formal event is like one you’ve never seen! The annual gala is held to raise funds for the Austin Bar Foundation, which is the charitable arm of the Austin Bar Association. 

This CLE provides you with an overview of law and policy surrounding refugees and asylum seekers in the United States. We will cover our nation's historical treatment of refugees and asylum seekers, a rundown of asylum law, and talk about how lawyers can get involved assisting asylum seekers today. Participants are encouraged to take a pro-bono case at the conclusion of this CLE.

Speakers:
Lindsay Goldford Gray, CEO, VECINA
Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, Attorney/CEO, Lincoln-Goldfinch Law

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT

Learn more and register here.

How to Get More Business than You Can Handle

Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CT

Presented by Brad Houston.

To RSVP and receive the Zoom link please email Joseph Gagen.

Common Errors to Avoid at Trial – From the Perspective of an Appellate Attorney

Fri, March 25, 2022 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT

Learn more and register here.

The newest Austin Bar Association section, Eminent Domain, invites you to their first networking and CLE event. Members interested in joining this exciting new section should attend this event to learn more!

Wednesday, March 23rd | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

Speakers: Kristina Silcocks, Foley & Lardner | Ashley Croswell, Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP | Anthony Blazi, Mediator

Members attending in person can bring a nonmember as their complimentary guest by emailing Sections Manager Chase Brunson to register your guest. Learn more and register here.

The following candidates are running unopposed for the AYLA officers and board of directors. The new board will take office on July 1, 2022, along with Blair Leake, who will serve as AYLA’s president. Leake has been on AYLA's board since 2017, and has served as secretary, treasurer, and president-elect. Leake is a shareholder at Wright & Greenhill, P.C.
 
Sarah Harp – President-Elect, Emily Morris – Treasurer, and Ciara Parks – Secretary

Directors: The four unopposed board members David Holmes, Joseph Keeney, Meghan Kempf, and Samantha McCoy join directors Eric Cuellar, Jenna Malsbary, Lena Proft, and Gracie Wood Shepherd whose terms expire in 2023.

Join us at Hilgers House for a week of activities as we show our appreciation for you. Great food and Prizes!

Monday: Momentous Monday with AYLA from 5:30-7:00pm
Tuesday: Taco & Tech Tuesday from 8:00-10:00am
Wednesday: Wellness Wednesday from 8:00-10:00am
Thursday: Throwback Thursday (Virtual Event)
Friday: FriYAY Friday from 5:30-7:00pm

Also, the following free CLES will be presented online during Member Appreciation Week:

Monday: Travis County District Courts Update
Tuesday: Legal Standards & Ethical Duties in Technology Competence
Wednesday: How Trauma Affects Lawyers and What to do About It
Thursday: Lessons Learned as a Seasoned Attorney with Judge Soifer
Friday: Texas Marijuana Criminal Law & Local Enforcement

Find more information here!