Events Calendar

As the third guest in the Rapoport Center's Human Rights Happy Hour Speaker Series, Lora Wildenthal will deliver a lecture titled, "Asylum Rights between Left and Right: The German Case." Wildenthal is an associate professor of History and chair of the History Department at Rice University. Lecture co-sponsored by the Institute for Historical Studies.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/25/8816/

Dean Lawrence Sager and Doug Bandow of the Cato Institute will be discussing the tension between between free exercise and no establishment of religion. Food will be provided after the event.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/25/9205/

The Chicano/Hispanic Law Students Association proudly presents our semi-annual Fajita Fiesta. We will be preparing and grilling steak, chicken, and vegetable fajitas (with all the trimmings) on site and selling plates around lunch time to benefit our Endowed Scholarship Fund.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/26/9089/

Author Ian Graham talks about his book "Unbillable Hours". Pizza and drinks provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/27/8925/

Join us for a screening of "Mario's Story". Snacks provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/27/8926/

The University of Texas School of Law and The Tribunal Electoral del Poder Judicial de la Federácion de Mexico will jointly present a 2-day academic seminar. Session topics include: Electoral Systems and Institutions, US and Mexico Reapportionment Political Parties in the US and Intra-Party Democracy in Mexico and Regulating Money in Political Campaigns

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/28/9261/

All UT Law students are invited to attend the CSO's 13th Annual Cocktails & Conversation networking reception, which provides the perfect opportunity to meet and network in a casual setting with UT Law alumni and friends. Student parking at the AT&T Garage is provided. You must bring your parking validation to the check-in table. Free street parking and UT Shuttle (40 Acres) is also available. The AT&T Conference Center is located on campus at 1900 University Blvd. at MLK Blvd. This is a great way to expand your network, so don’t miss out! Dress is business casual. RSVP by Wednesday, October 27, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/28/8583/

The University of Texas School of Law and The Tribunal Electoral del Poder Judicial de la Federácion de Mexico will jointly present a 2-day academic seminar. Session topics include: Electoral Systems and Institutions, US and Mexico Reapportionment Political Parties in the US and Intra-Party Democracy in Mexico and Regulating Money in Political Campaigns

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/29/9262/

The Texas Environmental Law Journal is hosting its first annual symposium on the legal and environmental impacts of extracting gas from shale. The symposium will convene an interdisciplinary group of speakers representing the oil and gas industry, environmental interests, and legal practitioners. 3.5 hours of CLE credit is available for a registration fee of $75.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/29/8914/

The law school is honoring Stephen D. Susman on October 29th for his generosity in creating a new academic center. Time TBA.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/29/8445/

Oral arguments in USA v. State of Arizona will be heard by a panel of three judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Law School will broadcast this event beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Francis Auditorium.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/11/01/9401/

Lawrence Waks, an attorney with Jackson Walker, L.L.P. in Austin, will speak to Law Students for the Arts on current issues and trends in entertainment law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/11/02/9303/

PILA is hosting a public interest summer job panel for 1Ls and 2Ls for students to share their experiences of the day-to-day work in different public interest jobs. We are going to have 4 speakers discuss their experiences in their summer public interest jobs:

· Kelsey Snapp worked at the National Office of Appleseed in Austin Texas doing policy advocacy

· Kathryn Olson worked at the Texas ACLU in Austin doing impact litigation work

· Alec Swafford worked at the Orleans Public Defenders Office in New Orleans doing indigent criminal defense

· Kimberly Ashworth worked at the Cook County State Attorney’s Office Juvenile Division doing criminal prosecution work

Please join us to hear about their experiences and ask questions. We will be serving pizza.

The lunch will take place TOMORROW, Wednesday, November 3, at 11:30am in the Jury Room (next door to the Eidman Courtroom)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/11/03/9481/

Law and Philosophy Workshop

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/11/04/8835/