Where: TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)

Sponsored by: Christian Legal Society

Join the Christian Legal Society for Bible study, lunch, and fellowship. Lunch is provided, and all are welcome.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)

Sponsored by: Chicano/Hispanic Law Students Association

General meeting for CHLLSA members

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

Sponsored by: Intellectual Property Law Society

Join TIPLJ and IPLS for a lunch panel with McKool Smith! Come hear from McKool Smith attorneys about their practice, experiences in intellectual property law, and life at the firm. Lunch will be provided to attendees.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)

Sponsored by: Society Program

Section1 Exam Panel for first semester finals.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Sponsored by: Career Services

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Baker McKenzie, learn more about the firm, and grab lunch.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

Sponsored by: Intellectual Property Law Society

Join TIPLJ and IPLS for a lunch panel with Sheppard Mullin! Come hear from Sheppard Mullin attorneys about their practice, experiences in intellectual property law, and life at the firm. Lunch will be provided to attendees.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 2.124 (Reaud Classroom)

Sponsored by: The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law

Join the Strauss Center for International Security and Law, the Texas Space Law and Policy Society, and the Longhorn Airmen for a talk on “Navigating National Security and Space Law” with Michael Sinclair, Senior Counsel, Office of General Counsel for Intelligence and Security at the Department of War. Moderated by Strauss Center Space Law Program Lead and UT Law Professor Caryn Schenewerk, she’ll discuss with a U.S. Dept. of War legal expert how current national security legal issues, including engagement with the commercial space sector, achieve U.S. national security interests.

Lunch will be served. Garage parking is available for a fee at the Manor Garage, the Brazos Garage, and the San Jacinto Garage. Parking will not be validated.

Biography Michael Sinclair is senior counsel at the Department of War, (DoW) Office of General Counsel (OGC) (Intelligence & Security). He is responsible for the intelligence and operations practice area and has extensive experience with legal issues involving space/counter-space and sensitive space systems; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; electromagnetic warfare; geospatial intelligence; and measurement & signature intelligence.

Professor Sinclair worked at the Department of Air Force (DAF), OGC as associate general counsel for aviation and space prior to his work with DoW OGC. He is a retired Coast Guard judge advocate with over 25 years of mixed operational and legal experience including command afloat, as the Coast Guard’s legislative counsel at Coast Guard Congressional Affairs, and details to the Department of Homeland Security OGC (Operations and Enforcement Division), the National Security Council, and as a fellow at the Brookings Institution. He is a non-resident senior fellow for space security at the Atlantic Council, Scowcroft Center for National Security, Forward Defense and a non-resident scholar at George Washington University’s Space Policy Institute.

Professor Sinclair has been teaching at GW Law since 2020 and currently teaches International Law in Domestic Courts, National Security Law, and Upper Level Writing.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

More information: https://www.strausscenter.org/events/navigating-national-security-and-space-law/

Where: TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)

Sponsored by: Thurgood Marshall Legal Society

Join the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society (TMLS) for a panel discussion featuring five professionals working in public interest law. Panelists will share insights into their career paths, experiences, and the opportunities and challenges of pursuing public interest work. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the diverse ways attorneys can serve their communities, advocate for underserved populations, and make a meaningful impact through the law.

All students are welcome to attend, regardless of their current practice area interests. We look forward to an engaging conversation about the many ways to build a fulfilling career in public interest law!

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)

Sponsored by: Texas Federalist Society

Join the Texas Federalist Society for a presentation by Professor Henry T. C. Hu on his recent article examining Strategy Inc.'s Bitcoin treasury model and its implications for corporate governance, financial regulation, and shareholder welfare.

Professor Hu will explore how Strategy's business model departs from that of traditional public corporations, the novel financial risks it creates for shareholders, and the broader implications of this model for capital markets and economic growth.

The presentation will be followed by commentary from Michael Mazidi, Senior Associate at Baker Botts, and an audience Q&A.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

More information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScc_wOLB3ni9b9vVHETqr8fL_6_O63sTsYMIoplSRXnDmno0w/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Where: TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Sponsored by: William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law

Join the Justice Center’s Student Advisory Board for our monthly Public Interest Office Hours! These sessions are aimed at providing peer support for students who want to learn more about public interest lawyering. This month, members of the Student Advisory Board will be available to answer any questions students have about internships, classes, and more. If you’re a 1L who is not sure where to begin on your public interest journey, this is also for you! Your Student Advisory Board is here to support you in forging that path. Stop by the breezeway for conversation, agua fresca, and tacos!

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)

Sponsored by: Christian Legal Society

Join the Christian Legal Society for Bible study, lunch, and fellowship. Lunch is provided, and all are welcome.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)

Sponsored by: Fit to Practice

Join Fit to Practice and the Texas Real Estate Law Society for a wellness lunch panel featuring attorneys from Jones Day, discussing fitness, mindset, and what it means to be "fit to practice" as a BigLaw attorney. The panel includes brief introductions from each speaker, 45 minutes of guided discussion, and 15 minutes of open Q&A. Lunch will be provided, sponsored by Jones Day.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

More information: https://www.instagram.com/fittopractice_utlaw/

Where: TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)

Sponsored by: If/When/How

Whether we’re seeking reproductive healthcare or advocating for others, we deserve to know our rights.

Join us for lunch on Wednesday and hear our Executive Board discuss the state of reproductive rights in Texas before the upcoming legislative session in January! We’ll be providing information and resources, as well as answering your questions.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)

Sponsored by: The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law

On Thursday, November 12th, please join the Strauss Center for International Security and Law in hosting Siddharth Dadhich, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Strategic Enforcement in the DOJ's National Fraud Division, and Justin Simmons, US Attorney with the DOJ's Western District of Texas, as they discuss national security law and DOJ career pathways.

The event will be moderated by Professor Brian Pérez-Daple. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Susan Crane (scrane@austin.utexas.edu) to attend the event, as spots are limited.

Biographies: Siddharth D. Dadhich is the Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Strategic Enforcement in the National Fraud Enforcement Division, where he oversees the National Enforcement Section, District Fraud Counsel Section, and the National Fraud Detection Center. Mr. Dadhich began his career as an Honors Attorney at the Department of Justice Antitrust Division focusing on civil merger enforcement in the defense, industrials, and aerospace industries. He worked as a federal prosecutor in the District of Oregon, Western District of Texas, and the Southern District of California. His federal prosecution experience includes investigating and prosecuting cases involving benefits fraud, complex fraud—including the trial of the largest investment fraud case in the history of the District of Oregon—public corruption, cybercrime, narcoterrorism, domestic terrorism, violent crime, child exploitation, narcotics, and immigration offenses. Before joining the Department, Mr. Dadhich clerked for Judge Patrick Bumatay of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, for Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, and for Judge Andrew Hanen of the Southern District of Texas. He served as a special counsel on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Mr. Dadhich received his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law and undergraduate degrees in finance and philosophy from The University of Texas at Austin.

Justin Simmons began working as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas in December 2020, working out of the San Antonio office. Mr. Simmons has prosecuted a wide variety of crimes, including drug crimes, cartel-related crimes, human trafficking, gun crimes, white-collar crimes, and immigration offenses. Mr. Simmons also served as the SAR Coordinator for the Western District of Texas. In that role, Mr. Simmons was tasked with leading a group of federal, state and local law enforcement agents and officers in reviewing and evaluating SARs filed by various financial institutions. Mr. Simmons also served as the Elder Justice Coordinator for the Western District, giving presentations to various groups in the San Antonio area regarding the many criminal schemes perpetrated on the elderly. Mr. Simmons also served on the leadership team for the South Texas Officers and Prosecutors Human Trafficking Task Force, giving various presentations to law enforcement personnel regarding financial investigations in the human trafficking context. Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney’s office, Mr. Simmons was a commercial litigator at the law firm of Scheef & Stone in Frisco, Texas, and, prior to that, he was an Assistant District Attorney in Collin County, Texas.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Sponsored by: Texas Real Estate Law Society

Join TRELS and attorneys from Greenberg Traurig to learn more about real estate law and related practice in a large law firm setting! This is a great opportunity to learn more about law firm life, real estate and transactional law generally, and to network with attorneys from Greenberg Traurig. Lunch will be provided.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)

Sponsored by: Christian Legal Society

Join the Christian Legal Society for Bible study, lunch, and fellowship. Lunch is provided, and all are welcome.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)

Sponsored by: Space Law & Policy Society

Professor Caryn Schenewerk will discuss her work in the space industry and foster dialogue about how students can develop a career path leading to work in industries within or adjacent to Space Law. Lunch from Taco Bell (or another similar alternative) will be served. The event is sponsored by the Strauss Center.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)

Sponsored by: Christian Legal Society

Join the Christian Legal Society for Bible study, lunch, and fellowship. Lunch is provided, and all are welcome.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)

Sponsored by: Christian Legal Society

Join the Christian Legal Society for Bible study, lunch, and fellowship. Lunch is provided, and all are welcome.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)

Sponsored by: Christian Legal Society

Join the Christian Legal Society for Bible study, lunch, and fellowship. Lunch is provided, and all are welcome.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)

Sponsored by: Christian Legal Society

Join the Christian Legal Society for Bible study, lunch, and fellowship. Lunch is provided, and all are welcome.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Sponsored by: William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law

The Summer Public Service Program provides stipends to rising 2Ls and 3Ls working in low-paying or unpaid summer internships in nonprofit, government, and legislative offices. Justice Center staff will provide information about the SPSP for summer 2027, including eligibility, funding, and how to apply, and answer students’ questions. Lunch will be provided.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

This event is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only. For full event information, please visit the Events Calendar entry for this event and login with your UT EID.

Where: TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Sponsored by: David J. Beck Center for Legal Research, Writing, & Appellate Advocacy

Attendence at this event is by invitation only.

The Beck Awards Ceremony honors our Teaching Quizmasters for one and two years of service, student winners of the Beck award, The Review of Litigation's best-brief award, and competitors in the Hutcheson First-Year Moot Court Competition.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

More information: https://law.utexas.edu/legal-writing/beck-awards/