Events Calendar

Travis County District Court will hold a trial in the Eidman as part of the Judges in Residence series

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/07/10702/

The Spring Pledge Drive raises money to support law students doing public interest work during the summer. By collecting donations and pledges TLF provides stipends to students chosen by the donors. We encourage the entire UT community to come out and support public interest law by pledging what they can and spreading the word to family and friends. We hope that this year's donations will fund even more students than in the past.

TLF will be in the Atrium the week of March 7th and again the week after spring break until March 25th from 10-2 PM, collecting donations and answering any questions you may have about the Pledge Drive. Faculty, students, friends and family are all welcome to donate either in person at the law school atrium or on our website (texaslawfellowships.org). For further questions, please contact Kimberly Ashworth (kimberly.ashworth@gmail.com) or Marissa Neuman (marissa.s.neuman@gmail.com).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/07/10982/

Even if you attended the previous panel on summer judicial internships, we encourage you to take advantage of this program to visit directly with judges and judicial staff over lunch about what interns do in their courts and why judicial internships are valuable. Guests include Judge Lee Yeakel ’69, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas; Judge H. Christopher Mott, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas; Administrative Law Judges Tommy Broyles and Craig Bennett, State Office of Administrative Hearings; Kyle Kaiser ’03, Staff Attorney for Justice Dale Wainwright, Texas Supreme Court; and Anna Dowe ’01, Staff Attorney for Judge Lawrence Meyers, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Pizza will be served. RSVP by Friday, March 4, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/07/10345/

Jose Maria Abascal, a prominent arbitrator and arbitration specialist from Mexico City, will give a lunch-time talk covering international arbitration issues in Latin America. Señor Abascal has a fascinating background, having served as a court member of the LCIA for a number of years, and he has been intimately involved in drafting amendments to Uncitral’s model law on international arbitration. Please join us for a fascinating discussion.We will provide the lunch.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/07/10805/

Mentor Information Meeting

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/07/10962/

The Human Rights and the Arts Working Group at the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice invites you to attend a screening of the film "Nostalgia de la Luz"! The screening will take place on Monday, March 7 at 3:30pm.

A discussion on human rights and their portrayal in film will follow, featuring Prof. Carcamo-Huechante (Department of Spanish and Portuguese), Prof. Zipporah Wiseman (School of Law), and Dr. Lucas Lixinski (Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice).

Among many intersecting themes, the film sheds light on several Chilean women’s search for their relatives, victims of “enforced disappearance” during Augusto Pinochet’s reign. The film, written and directed by Patricio Guzmán, was featured in the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, with the following synopsis:

“In Chile, at three thousand metres altitude, astronomers from all over the world gather together in the Atacama desert to observe the stars. The desert sky is so translucent that it allows them to see right to the boundaries of the universe.

It is also a place where the harsh heat of the sun keeps human remains intact: those of the mummies, explorers and miners. But also the remains of the dictatorship's political prisoners.

Whilst the astronomers examine the most distant galaxies in search of probable extraterrestrial life, at the foot of the observatories a group of women are digging through the desert soil in search of their disappeared relatives…”

Questions may be directed to Rapoport Center Human Rights Scholar, Stacy Cammarano, at stacy.cammarano@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/07/11144/

Travis County District Court will hold a trial in the Eidman as part of the Judges in Residence series

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/08/10719/

The Spring Pledge Drive raises money to support law students doing public interest work during the summer. By collecting donations and pledges TLF provides stipends to students chosen by the donors. We encourage the entire UT community to come out and support public interest law by pledging what they can and spreading the word to family and friends. We hope that this year's donations will fund even more students than in the past.

TLF will be in the Atrium the week of March 7th and again the week after spring break until March 25th from 10-2 PM, collecting donations and answering any questions you may have about the Pledge Drive. Faculty, students, friends and family are all welcome to donate either in person at the law school atrium or on our website (texaslawfellowships.org). For further questions, please contact Kimberly Ashworth (kimberly.ashworth@gmail.com) or Marissa Neuman (marissa.s.neuman@gmail.com).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/08/11002/

Are you currently enrolled in a seminar? Having trouble choosing a paper topic or getting started with your research? Reference librarians are here to help! Reference Librarians will be available in George’s Café on Tuesday, March 8th from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. This is the last day of Reference-on-the-Go, so be sure to stop by to ask questions or set up an appointment for more in-depth research help!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/08/11182/

Learn how to overcome the fear of networking and how to successfully strategize your networking options. Panelists include Jason Cook ’00, Alex Rose ‘06, Deepa Nama ’09, and Dwayne Norton of Alston + Bird LLP who are sponsoring the program. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, March 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/08/10269/

Join us for a fun and exciting evening meeting new people and expanding your contacts via speed networking! Space is limited to the first 35 students who sign up IN PERSON in the CSO (TNH 3.130) at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2. You must be able to attend the entire event from 5-6:30 p.m. Students who sign up in advance will have the opportunity to network one-on-one with legal professionals from a variety of practice areas, as well as fellow students, during several short (8-10 minutes) speed networking rounds. Sponsored by Alston & Bird LLP.

Following the program, there will be a reception from 6:30-7:00 p.m. that is open to all UT Law students. RSVP to the reception only by Monday, March 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/08/10270/

Join us for the first Texas Law Democrats meeting of the semester! Meet your fellow law school Democrats and learn more about our organization. This semester we will have social, networking, and service opportunities. We will also have snacks at the meeting!

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 5:30-6:30 p.m. TNH 3.142 Questions? Email txlawdems@gmail.com

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/08/11202/

Travis County District Court will hold a trial in the Eidman as part of the Judges in Residence series

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/09/10720/

The Spring Pledge Drive raises money to support law students doing public interest work during the summer. By collecting donations and pledges TLF provides stipends to students chosen by the donors. We encourage the entire UT community to come out and support public interest law by pledging what they can and spreading the word to family and friends. We hope that this year's donations will fund even more students than in the past.

TLF will be in the Atrium the week of March 7th and again the week after spring break until March 25th from 10-2 PM, collecting donations and answering any questions you may have about the Pledge Drive. Faculty, students, friends and family are all welcome to donate either in person at the law school atrium or on our website (texaslawfellowships.org). For further questions, please contact Kimberly Ashworth (kimberly.ashworth@gmail.com) or Marissa Neuman (marissa.s.neuman@gmail.com).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/09/11003/

Get your financial house in order. This practical workshop is open to all UT Law students, but is geared towards 3Ls entering public interest law or government. Presented by Mark O’Malley and Sarah Erp, New York Life Insurance Company. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Tuesday, March 8, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/09/10274/

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar.

Senator Rodney Ellis was elected to the Texas Senate in 1990. He has passed over 500 pieces of legislation including the TEXAS Grant program, which has disbursed $1.8 billion in tuition dollars and fees to over 207,000 students. Senator Ellis is a leader in economic development, education, civil rights, responsible environmental policy, tax cuts for the middle class, criminal justice, and workforce development issues. On March 9th the senator will be discussing the 82nd Legislative Session in the Auditorium at 2:00.

The session began Tuesday, January 11th and will conclude May 30th. Governor Rick Perry designated two emergency issues for the session: 1) abolishing sanctuary cities in Texas, and 2) protecting private property rights in eminent domain cases. Come hear Senator Rodney Ellis talk about this already controversial legislative session.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/09/11122/

The Intellectual Property Law Society will host its next meeting WEDNESDAY 3/9/11.

Speaker: Matt Hawkins and Nate St. Clair Firm: Jones Day Topic: TBD Date: 3/9/11 Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Room: 3.142 Food: Maudie's

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/09/11163/

Travis County District Court will hold a trial in the Eidman as part of the Judges in Residence series

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/10/10721/

The Spring Pledge Drive raises money to support law students doing public interest work during the summer. By collecting donations and pledges TLF provides stipends to students chosen by the donors. We encourage the entire UT community to come out and support public interest law by pledging what they can and spreading the word to family and friends. We hope that this year's donations will fund even more students than in the past.

TLF will be in the Atrium the week of March 7th and again the week after spring break until March 25th from 10-2 PM, collecting donations and answering any questions you may have about the Pledge Drive. Faculty, students, friends and family are all welcome to donate either in person at the law school atrium or on our website (texaslawfellowships.org). For further questions, please contact Kimberly Ashworth (kimberly.ashworth@gmail.com) or Marissa Neuman (marissa.s.neuman@gmail.com).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/10/11004/

Adam Cox (Chicago)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/10/10666/

Travis County District Court jury trial

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/10/10707/

The Court Access Program is a consortium of legal and social service providers designed to assess whether civil and criminal courts in Travis County are adequately meeting the needs of families who experience domestic violence. The Court Access Program will collect data that will be used to improve the legal process for survivors of domestic violence. The Court Access Program is currently recruiting law student volunteers to attend protective order hearings to collect data, paying particular attention to treatment of litigants and the outcomes of hearings. The Court Access Program, through the UT Law Pro Bono Program, is seeking students who can monitor Travis County courts during the weeks from March 21 through April 15. Court monitoring sessions will take place from 8am-12pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students are asked to commit to at least one two-hour shift on either a Tuesday or Thursday between 8am-12pm. Students may volunteer for as many sessions as their schedule allows. There will be a two-hour training at the Law School for interested students on this Thursday, March 10th, at 5pm. We will provide pizza for participants. Students who wish to attend the training should email Elena Yujuico at eyujuico@law.utexas.edu, and should include their availability for either a Tuesday or Thursday court watch session(s) between March 21 through April 15. For further information contact Susannah Volpe at susannah.volpe@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/10/11223/

Travis County District Court will hold a trial in the Eidman as part of the Judges in Residence series

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/11/10722/

The Spring Pledge Drive raises money to support law students doing public interest work during the summer. By collecting donations and pledges TLF provides stipends to students chosen by the donors. We encourage the entire UT community to come out and support public interest law by pledging what they can and spreading the word to family and friends. We hope that this year's donations will fund even more students than in the past.

TLF will be in the Atrium the week of March 7th and again the week after spring break until March 25th from 10-2 PM, collecting donations and answering any questions you may have about the Pledge Drive. Faculty, students, friends and family are all welcome to donate either in person at the law school atrium or on our website (texaslawfellowships.org). For further questions, please contact Kimberly Ashworth (kimberly.ashworth@gmail.com) or Marissa Neuman (marissa.s.neuman@gmail.com).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/11/11005/

Travis County District Court jury trial

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/11/10708/

Note: This event’s full details are restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff members only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/11/10281/

Travis County District Court jury trial

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/11/10709/

The Spring Pledge Drive raises money to support law students doing public interest work during the summer. By collecting donations and pledges TLF provides stipends to students chosen by the donors. We encourage the entire UT community to come out and support public interest law by pledging what they can and spreading the word to family and friends. We hope that this year's donations will fund even more students than in the past.

TLF will be in the Atrium the week of March 7th and again the week after spring break until March 25th from 10-2 PM, collecting donations and answering any questions you may have about the Pledge Drive. Faculty, students, friends and family are all welcome to donate either in person at the law school atrium or on our website (texaslawfellowships.org). For further questions, please contact Kimberly Ashworth (kimberly.ashworth@gmail.com) or Marissa Neuman (marissa.s.neuman@gmail.com).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/12/11006/