Where: Tom Clark Lounge

Sponsored by: Texas Law Veterans Association

Join The Law Veterans Association for coffee and conversation every Wednesday from January 14 to April 22 in the Tom Clark Lounge. A great way to connect with fellow veterans, build community, and start your day with good company and caffeine. All Texas Law veteran students, alumni, and friends 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 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Sponsored by: Bernard & Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights & Justice

2026 Earth Day Forum featuring special guest Diane Wilson (Activist, Author, and Goldman Environmental Prize winner)

Join the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice and the Sissy Farenthold Fund for Peace and Social Justice for a 2026 Earth Day Forum with activist, author, and 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize winner Diane Wilson. The theme of the forum is “Fighting Pollution: Protecting People and Planet with Law, Advocacy, and Action.” Celebrate Earth Day by learning more about how law, policy, and protest can be used to protect our planet—and explore how you can contribute as a student, scholar, or community member.

Welcome from Professor Gerald Torres (Yale School of the Environment & Yale Law School; Board Chair of Earth Day Network)

In conversation with Professor Erin Gaines (University of Texas School of Law)

Light Refreshments to be served following the event.

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/humanrights/events/fighting-pollution-protecting-people-and-planet-with-law-advocacy-and-action/

Where: TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)

Sponsored by: Bech-Loughlin First Amendment Center

The Bech-Loughlin First Amendment Center and the Jewish Legal Society are excited to welcome in Rabbi Mara Nathan to discuss her case: Rabbi Nathan v. Alamo Heights ISD. Rabbi Nathan is challenging Texas’s requirement for public schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms. She will be joined by her counsel from the ACLU.

Professor Michael Helfand, a leading establishment clause scholar will speak alongside Rabbi Nathan. His recent work has focused on Ten Commandments laws.

A kosher lunch will be served.

Please RSVP at this link: https://forms.gle/WvWGrRYmoXjRViCKA

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://forms.gle/WvWGrRYmoXjRViCKA

The University will be closed.

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.

The University will be closed.

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.

The University will be closed.

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: William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law

Details coming soon.

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.