General Civil Litigation Section Information

The Civil Litigation section is the oldest and largest of the Austin Bar Association sections. Members include judges and litigators from across the practice spectrum. Each month, the section’s Board of Directors host a luncheon with a one-hour CLE program, culminating with the “Ultimate Trial Notebook” seminar in the winter. The section actively supports and offers participation opportunities in bar projects, providing donations and sponsorships throughout each bar year.

Upcoming Events

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Clinic with Volunteer Legal Services- October 29, 2025

Ultimate Trial Notebook – November 14, 2025, 9:00-5:00, TBD

Wine & War Stories – December 8, 2025, 5:30 pm., TBD

Litigation CLE – January 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m., at McGinnis Lochridge

Litigation CLE – February 23, 2026, 12:00 p.m., at McGinnis Lochridge

Litigation CLE – March 23, 2026, 12:00 p.m., at McGinnis Lochridge

Litigation CLE – April 27, 2026, 12:00 p.m., at McGinnis Lochridge

Ethics CLE – May 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m., at McGinnis Lochridge

Officers

Chair
Greg Sapire, Maynard Nexsen

Vice Chair
David Armendariz, Pirkey Barber PLLC

Treasurer
Sarah Nicolas, Ramon Worthington Nicolas & Cantu, PLLC

Secretary
Daniela Peinado Welsh, Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody

Immediate Past Chair
Liane Noble, Vinson & Elkins

Board Members
Jenny Lloyd
Michelle Arishita
David Goode
Danielle Hatchitt
David King
Scott Weatherford
Lauren Bradley
Leslie Mason
Mary Henderson