Events Calendar

Clinical faculty will be on hand to informally discuss clinics and internships to be offered in Spring 2011.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/09/27/8885/

UT Law Alum, Chuy Ramirez, will address the Chicano/Hispanic Law Students’ Association on Monday, September 27th, at 11:30am in TNH 3.125. Author will be signing books following the event.

Ramirez’ topic will be Counsel to the Corporate Entity, A Lot of Law and a Little Bit of Politics. He will also be reading brief excerpts from his book, Strawberry Fields, A Book of Short Stories, published earlier in the year by First Texas Publishers. A Class of '83 UT law school grad, Chuy Ramirez, served as Articles Editor for the Texas International Law Journal. He published a note entitled, “Altering the Policy of Neglect of Undocumented Immigration from South of the Border." In law school, Ramirez was an active participant in the Chicano Law Students Association, served as a director on the Legal Research Board, and initiated the publication of Rio Rojo, a student publication.

Ramirez’ address will focus on the attorney’s ethical standards in representing both public governmental bodies and corporations. Currently, Ramirez’ practice focuses on commercial transactions and public finance. As a bond attorney, he has represented many governmental units in South Texas in connection with their issuance of tax-exempt bonds. He is currently corporate legal counsel for Lone Star National Bank, a Texas national bank with branches throughout South Texas and in San Antonio.

Recent reviews of Ramirez’ book highlight his unique style and sensibility through the eyes of the adolescent main character, a successful attorney who reflects on his past through a reflexive journey. Boston University professor, Dr. John Hart, writes, “Strawberry Fields is a beautifully written, well-told tale of remembrance, reflection, and renewal. Strawberry Fields is a very important book for its insightful portrayal of Chicano culture, values, and hardships, of lingering impacts of racism and economic deprivation, and of continuing efforts by Chicanos to be accorded respect and dignity in the twenty-first century…and beyond.”

University of Texas Pan American professor, Dr. Genaro Gonzalez, an author of four novels himself writes, “Chuy Ramírez’ description of harvesting strawberries while living in a squalid labor camp is at once lyrical and sober. There is an adolescent’s sense of adventure on experiencing the world beyond his barrio, yet the wonder is tempered with a more mature portrayal of the hardships of camp life. He incorporates those experiences into the emotional crisis of Joaquín, now a successful attorney, who senses that his spiritual tumult is somehow linked to that long-ago summer.”

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/09/27/8944/

Moves Coordination Meeting

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/09/27/8903/

As the first guests in the Rapoport Center's human rights happy hour speaker seires, Daniel M. Brinks and Varun Gauri will co-present a lecture on “Assessing the Distributive Impact of Social and Economic Rights Litigation: More Litigation = More Inequality?” Brinks is an associate professor at the Department of Government. Gauri is a senior economist in the Development Research Group of the World Bank.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/09/27/8813/

We are meeting to finalize details for the Literary and Visual Art Show which will take place October 4-8 and to assign committees.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/09/27/8912/

Clinical faculty will be on hand to informally discuss clinics and internships to be offered in Spring 2011.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/09/28/8886/

The Criminal Law Association, with the American Constitution Society and the Public Interest Law Association co-sponsoring, is having Brad Levenson, the new Director of the Texas Office of Capital Writs, come speak about the creation of his office, what his office means for indigent defense in Texas, and his life in the law.

Food will be provided, first-come first-served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/09/28/8939/

Clinical Faculty and Staff will be on hand to informally discuss clinics and internships to be offered Spring 2011. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/09/29/8887/

Early Registration for Spring 2011 will occur October 4-8. First year students are NOT automatically registered for spring; all students need to complete the registration process. First year students may select one elective, worth 1-3 credits. At the session, the Student Affairs Office will discuss the registration process, considerations in choosing electives, and your course choices throughout your career at the law school

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/09/29/8937/

Mary Dudziak, Unversity of Southern California

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/09/30/8694/

Clinical faculty, staff and students will be on hand to informally discuss the clinics and internships offered at UT Law in Spring 2011. Pizza and drinks will be provided. All students are invited!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/09/30/8888/

There will be a meeting on Thursday, September 30th, from 2:15 to 3:00 in TNH 3.114 to discuss the Eighteenth Annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court Competition in Vienna in Spring 2011. Please join us to find out how you can apply to be part of the UT Law team attending the competition.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/09/30/8954/

The Alumni Association is hosting a party welcoming all 1Ls at Shoal Creek Saloon, 909 North Lamar Boulevard, at 6:00 p.m. on September 30.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/09/30/8522/

Breakfast meeting with John Beckworth's son to discuss the Law school.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/01/8945/

The Fall Litigation Institute is a 4-week hands-on, crash course in trial skills – from the basics of laying a foundation to advanced witness examination techniques. It is open to second- and third-year law students of all experience levels. Registration begins at noon on August 27th and ends at 8:00 a.m. on September 7th. For more information and for registration instructions, see www.law.utexas.edu/advocacy/fli.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/01/8725/

Meeting with Professor John Winslade

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/01/8946/

Law Students for the Arts is putting on an art show October 4th - October 8th in the atrium. Any student, faculty, or staff member can enter. Entries can include any piece of art capable of being hung, such as: photography, painting, drawing, poetry, etc. For more information or to obtain an entry form, email megan.dagerman@gmail.com. The deadline to enter is September 29th.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/04/8900/

Continuing students can early register for Spring 2011 class via the law school system.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/04/8981/

Environmental law is a growing field that covers many different issues and career paths. Come learn more about environmental law from practitioners in the public interest, private, and government sector. Panelists include Stephanie Bergeron Perdue, Deputy Director of the Office of Legal Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Brian Faulkner '95, Associate with Baker Botts, LLP; and moderated by Jeff Civins, '75, Partner at Haynes & Boone, LLP and Best Lawyers' 2010 Austin Environmental Lawyer of the Year. Lunch will be served after the program. RSVP by Friday, October 1, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/04/8573/

This program is highly recommended for 2Ls and 3Ls who are considering applying for judicial clerkships. Professor Emily Kadens, Professor Elana Einhorn and Director of Judicial Programs, Remi Ratliff, will tell you why clerking is a valuable experience and how to prepare now to become a great applicant. Get tips on selecting courts and judges, asking for letters of recommendation, and putting together a good application.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/04/8572/

Learn about various careers in criminal law from a private attorney, prosecutor, and public defender perspective. Panelists will discuss their careers and offer advice on how to land a job in criminal law. Panelists include Laura Ferry, Texas Defender Service; Brad Levenson, Director, Office of Capital Writs; Gail Van Winkle, Travis County District Attorney's Office; and Attorney Sandra Ritz, '93. Moderated by Robert Kepple, Executive Director, Texas District & County Attorneys Association. Cookies and refreshments will be served after the program. RSVP by Friday, October 1, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/04/8574/

Monday, Oct 4, room 3.127, 4:00-5:30pm Hotline Volunteer Training for Jane's Due Process Panel planning on Assisted Reproductive Technologies Good Company and Snacks!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/04/8962/

Law Students for the Arts is putting on an art show October 4th - October 8th in the atrium. Any student, faculty, or staff member can enter. Entries can include any piece of art capable of being hung, such as: photography, painting, drawing, poetry, etc. For more information or to obtain an entry form, email megan.dagerman@gmail.com. The deadline to enter is September 29th.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/05/8929/

Continuing students can early register for Spring 2011 class via the law school system.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/05/8982/

The Drawing Board Luncheon is a regular colloquium series designed to permit members of the UT faculty (permanent and visiting) to present projects at an early stage of development. Unlike many colloquia series, here and elsewhere, that are often described as fora for the presentation of "works in progress" but which, in actuality, feature works that are entirely, or substantially, complete, the Drawing Board lives up to its name. This is a forum for faculty members who would like feedback, suggestions, and guidance at a point in time at which they can be made use of.

Mitch Berman on "TBA"

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/05/8807/

Learn about careers in transactional law in both the private and public sectors. Panelists will discuss the various career options in transactional law, the market for transactional lawyers, the skills and training that are important, and how to enter the field. Panelists include Robert McCarthy ’00 , partner at K&L Gates; Lowell Keig ’88, general counsel for Youth & Family Centered Services; and Doug Booth ’92, Law Offices of Douglas A. Booth, P.C. Moderated by David Valenti, managing shareholder at Valenti Corporate GC, PC. Lunch will be served after the program. RSVP by Monday, October 4, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/05/8575/

Learn more about the practice of handling wills, estates and probate matters and how to be successful in this practice area. Panelists include Clay Cowan ’95, partner at Malish & Cowan, PLLC; Tricia Gray, Senior Trust Administrator, Risk Manager at Wells Fargo Texas Trust & Investment Center; and Joe Marrs ’02, Attorney at Law. Moderated by Brad Korell, partner at Korell & Frohlin, LLP. Cookies and refreshments will be served after the program. RSVP by Monday, October 4, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/05/8576/

Law Students for the Arts is putting on an art show October 4th - October 8th in the atrium. Any student, faculty, or staff member can enter. Entries can include any piece of art capable of being hung, such as: photography, painting, drawing, poetry, etc. For more information or to obtain an entry form, email megan.dagerman@gmail.com. The deadline to enter is September 29th.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/06/8930/

Continuing students can early register for Spring 2011 class via the law school system.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/06/8983/

Interested in politics? Want to run for public office or work behind the scenes on policy matters? This is a great opportunity to learn how to use your JD in these arenas. Panelists include Jessica Farrar '11, Texas State Representative of District 148; Jesse Ancira ’95, General Counsel/Senior Tax Advisor to Texas Speaker of the House Joe Straus; Ware Wendell '02, Chief of Staff for Texas Senator Wendy Davis, District 10; Mark Kuster '92, Texas Legislative Council; Gabriela Moreno Saenz ’05, CHRISTUS Health; with more panelists to be named. Moderated by Joe Bill Watkins ’68, semi-retired lobbyist/Vinson & Elkins. Lunch will be served after the program. RSVP by Tuesday, October 5, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/06/8577/

The American Constitution Society is hosting a panel discussion on comprehensive immigration reform in the wake of SB1070 and subsequent litigation.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/06/8890/

The Intellectual Property Law Society will host its next meeting WEDNESDAY, 10/06/10.

Firm: Howrey Speaker: Georgianna Braden Topic: Patent Trolls Date: 10/06/10 Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Room: 3.142 Food: Chinese

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/06/8956/

Law Students for the Arts is putting on an art show October 4th - October 8th in the atrium. Any student, faculty, or staff member can enter. Entries can include any piece of art capable of being hung, such as: photography, painting, drawing, poetry, etc. For more information or to obtain an entry form, email megan.dagerman@gmail.com. The deadline to enter is September 29th.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/07/8931/

Continuing students can early register for Spring 2011 class via the law school system.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/07/8984/

Attention 2Ls & 3Ls: Expand your professional network by becoming a member of the Action Committee for Career Services! Members of the Action Committee for Career Services (ACCS; pronounced "Aces") partner with the Career Services Office to perform employer outreach, staff on-campus recruiting programs and off-campus receptions, and help develop career-related resources. In the past, several ACCS have received interviews and offers as a direct result of helping with CSO projects. To become a member of the ACCS, please submit your application online. 1Ls may join the ACCS in the spring.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/07/9004/

Networking is more than just collecting business cards; it's about people. Whether you plan to open your own firm, work in government, or make a career in Biglaw, your career will be defined by your ability to build a team of friends and advisers. Come learn how to identify who you must know and how they can become as invested in your success as you are. Austin attorneys Brad Houston and Margaret Schmucker, along with Deb Freeman, Assistant Director for Communications in the CSO, will discuss making the connections you need to succeed. Presented by the Future Solo and Small Firm Attorneys Group. Pizza will be served. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 6, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/07/8920/

Lawyers from the private and public sectors will discuss the types of practices involved in health care law, as well as the skills and training that are important, and how to enter the field. Panelists include Kathy Poppitt '88, shareholder at Cox Smith; Nancy Shellhorse, Of Counsel at Carls, McDonald & Dalrymple L.L.P.; Steve Aragon, Chief Legal Counsel at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission; and Antonio Cobos, Partner, Sharp & Cobos, LLP. Refreshments will be served after the program. RSVP by Wednesday, October 6, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/07/8955/

UT Law open house for the general public and prospective students. Events include an admissions question and answer, student services panel, mock class, tours of the law school, and law student panel. RSVP required and registration opens September 13.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/08/8519/

Law Students for the Arts is putting on an art show October 4th - October 8th in the atrium. Any student, faculty, or staff member can enter. Entries can include any piece of art capable of being hung, such as: photography, painting, drawing, poetry, etc. For more information or to obtain an entry form, email megan.dagerman@gmail.com. The deadline to enter is September 29th.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/08/8932/

Ariel Porat, NYU School of Law

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/08/8905/

FLI make-up sessions

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/08/8990/

College students will be here from Prairie View A & M to discuss admission questions.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/08/9001/

The State Bar of Texas Committee on Immigration and Naturalization Laws will present a panel reflecting different aspects of Immigration Practice; i.e., business representation, family representation, children and juveniles, individuals, and academia. Panelists include the Hon. David Ayala, U.S. Immigration Court; the Hon. Deitrich Sims, Dallas Immigration Court; the Hon. Margaret Burkhart ’83, U.S. Immigration Judge; Wiley Blakeway, Field Office Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; William L. Finley ‘97, Deputy Regional Counsel, INS; Robert Loughran, Partner, FosterQuan, LLP; Mario Rojo del Busto, Director of International Faculty & Scholar Services, Texas A&M University; Linda Brandmiller, Director, Immigration Services at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio; and Rebecca R. Massiatte, Associate, Jackson Lewis LLP. Moderated by Mark Harrington, Committee Chair. The panel will take place from 1:15-3:00 p.m. with a reception following in the Jamail Pavilion. RSVP by Thursday, October 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/08/8578/

Continuing students can early register for Spring 2011 class via the law school system.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/08/8985/

Development Meeting

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/08/9003/