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The Austin Bar Association is accepting nominations for the following awards to be given at the Annual Gala on Friday, April 22nd:

David H. Walter Community Excellence Award – The award is given by the Austin Bar Foundation Board to an Austin Bar member who has recently made a significant impact in the community and, at the same time, raised the profile of the profession.

Larry F. York Mentoring Award – The award honors a Central Texas lawyer or judge who has demonstrated exceptional skill and generosity in mentoring younger members of the bar.

The Distinguished Lawyer Award – Recognizes the dedication and hard work of an attorney who has practiced for 30 years or more and significantly contributed to the profession and the community.

Joseph C. Parker Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – This award is given annually to an attorney who demonstrates excellence in promoting the ideals of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the legal profession or in the community.  The lawyer is selected through an open nominations process, with the ultimate selection being made by the co-chairs of the Austin Bar Association Diversity Committee or a committee they designate.

Please send name, short bio, and reason for nomination to DeLaine Ward by February 25th.

On behalf of the Austin Bar Association, I would like to share the results of the 2022 Judicial Preference Poll with you. The poll was administered by a vendor independent of the Austin Bar Association.

I, personally, am thankful to have such esteemed and thoughtful candidates willing to serve as elected officials.  Travis County certainly appears to be in good hands for years to come. I wish each of you the best as you proceed towards early voting beginning February 14th and the primary election on March 1st.
 
Also, I thank each of you whom participated in our judicial forums. It was a privilege to host three engaging, informative, and professional discussions. Ensuring voters are informed is a priority for the Austin Bar and I’m glad you were able to assist us towards that end.
 
Sincerely,
David Courreges
President of the Austin Bar Association

Let’s Get Cracking: Join AYLA for its inaugural Crawfish Boil Fundraiser on Saturday, April 9. Purchase tickets here. Please contact Debbie Kelly for more information.

We would like to thank the following members who have paid off their pledge to the Austin Bar Foundation and have continued to support the good-works of the foundation by becoming Sustaining Members.

The Caldwell County Veterans Service Office is hosting a FREE in-person legal advice clinic for Active Duty Military Service Members, Veterans, and military family members! March 9, 2022, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Caldwell County Justice Center, 1703 S. Colorado St., Lockhart, TX.  If you’re able to volunteer for this in-person clinic, please click here to sign up.

Civil District Judicial Forum – Today at 12 pm
It’s not too late to register for the live forum today. You’re invited to this exclusive member only event to hear directly from the candidates running in the 261st, 419th, and 455th court elections. Participants will earn 0.5 CLE credits.
Moderator: Patrick Keel
Candidates: Daniella DeSeta Lyttle, Eugene Clayborn, Judge Catherine Mauzy, Laurie Eiserloh, Pam Davis, Judge Cleve Doty, Judge Madeleine Connor
 
Criminal District Courts Judicial Forum – Recording
Did you miss the Criminal District Courts Forum with candidates from the 331st and 403rd courts on January 28th? Watch the replay for 0.5 CLE credits through the on-demand CLE library. Members must be logged in to view the on-demand page.
Moderator: Judge Dave Phillips
Candidates: Judge Chantal Eldridge, Jessica Huynh, Judge Brandy Mueller, Craig Moore
 
Criminal County Courts Judicial Forum – Recording
Did you miss the Criminal County Courts Forum with candidates from the 4th, 5th, and 6th county courts on February 3rd? Watch the replay for 0.5 CLE credits through the on-demand CLE library. Members must be logged in to view the on-demand page.
Moderator: Judge Bob Perkins
Candidates: Judge Dimple Malhotra, Jana Ortega, Tanisa Jeffers, Mary Ann Espiritu, Leslie Boykin, Denise Hernandez, and Judge Nick Chu (candidate for Justice of the Peace Precinct 5)

Austin Lawyer: Stay Connected! Get the latest news from the judicial community in Travis County. In the February issue of Austin Lawyer read about why sharing your skill through volunteerism is important, adapting to change, upcoming events, AYLA and more. Read the latest issue here.

Thursday | February 17th | 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Star Bar – 600 W. 6th Street

Sponsored by: Kim Tindall & Associates

The Austin Bar Association is accepting nominations for the following awards to be given at the Annual Gala on Friday, April 22nd:

David H. Walter Community Excellence Award – The award is given by the Austin Bar Foundation Board to an Austin Bar member who has recently made a significant impact in the community and, at the same time, raised the profile of the profession.

Larry F. York Mentoring Award – The award honors a Central Texas lawyer or judge who has demonstrated exceptional skill and generosity in mentoring younger members of the bar.

The Distinguished Lawyer Award – Recognizes the dedication and hard work of an attorney who has practiced for 30 years or more and significantly contributed to the profession and the community.

Please send name, short bio, and reason for nomination to DeLaine Ward by February 18th.

The Austin Bar Association will a host a series of judicial forums for candidates seeking judicial office in Travis County. These are virtual events for “members only” allowing you to hear from the candidates themselves. You can also earn .50 MCLE credit for each forum.

Current List of Scheduled Forums and Registration
(all forums are held 12:00 pm-1:30 pm CT)

Thursday | February 3, 2022

Tuesday | February 8, 2022