Events Calendar

Texas Environmental Law Journal edit session.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/02/12677/

Early registration for Spring 2012 through the Law School website only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/03/12514/

Assault & Flattery audition sign-ups are in the breezeway October 3 through 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Auditions will be held October 10, 12, and 13 beginning at 6 p.m. Come sign up for your 10-minute audition slot! No talent necessary! Please send any questions regarding A&F auditions to producer@assaultandflattery.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/03/12632/

(#CEWnp) Not sure you want to practice law? Learn how you can utilize your JD in various consultation careers. Panelists include Elizabeth P. Lippincott ’94, Vice President at Vianovo, who combines international campaign experience with legal advocacy and analytical skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of issues ranging from international software piracy to economic development; John Langmore ‘89, John Langmore Consulting, who is a transportation and land use consultant as well as Vice Chairman of Capital Metro; Patricia V. Hayes, PVH Consulting Group, LLC, who provides public policy consulting, general management consultations, and more; and Mike Rinehart ‘80, Founder of Your Beyond with more than 12 years of experience as a life coach. Co-sponsored by Beyond Any Bar and moderated by Aaron Borden, '13. Lunch will be served afterwards. Please RSVP by Friday, September 30, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/03/12661/

Application packets should be received by the CSO, in electronic form to Nicole Simmons at nsimmons@law.utexas.edu, by noon on Monday, October 3, 2011. Comments will be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2011.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/03/12237/

Catalina Smulovitz, Director of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella in Argentina, will speak on "Legal Inequality and Domestic Violence. Who gets what and when at the Sub national Level?"

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/03/12409/

(#CEWtrans) 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 Wesley Watts ’08, Associate at Baker Botts, Maria Sanchez, Austin Energy; Doug Booth ’92, The Law Office of Douglas A. Booth, P.C.; and Kim McMath ‘92, formerly Senior Corporate Legal Counsel, Director of Legal Affairs at ST-Ericsson Inc. and Associate General Counsel at STMicroelectronics. Moderated by Professor David Sokolow. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by Friday, September 30, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/03/12662/

Fellowship application and supporting documents are due by mail on Monday, October 3, 2011, to the Skadden Fellowship office.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/03/12234/

How do you put a price tag on local seafood, pristine beaches, and clean water? Presented by Kenneth R. Feinberg, administrator of the $20 billion fund established in the wake of the 2010 British Petroleum Deepwater Horizon oil spill, will discuss his careet, how he approaches his work, and the ethics of putting a "price tag" on a human life.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/03/12570/

Early registration for Spring 2012 through the Law School website only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/04/12515/

Assault & Flattery audition sign-ups are in the breezeway October 3 through 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Auditions will be held October 10, 12, and 13 beginning at 6 p.m. Come sign up for your 10-minute audition slot! No talent necessary! Please send any questions regarding A&F auditions to producer@assaultandflattery.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/04/12656/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/04/12376/

Kenneth R. Feinberg, administrator of the $20 billion fund established in the wake of the 2010 British Petroleum Deepwater Horizon oil spill, will discuss his career, how he approaches his work, and the ethics of putting a "price tag" on a human life.

Pizza will be served.

RSVP to Gena Dawson at gdawson@law.utexas.edu

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/04/12619/

(#CEWlit) Learn about careers in litigation, what litigators find rewarding about their jobs, and the skills and experiences that are important for litigators. Panelists include Jody Scheske, Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP; Mark Levy ‘01, Office of the Attorney General – Antitrust Division; Gregg Cox ‘92, Director, Public Integrity Unit of the Travis County District Attorney; and Trevor Taylor ’98, Law Office of Trevor A. Taylor and Immediate Past President, Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association. Moderated by Tracy McCormack, Director of the Advocacy Program at UT Law.

Lunch will be served afterwards. Please RSVP by Monday, October 3, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/04/12665/

The Power Lunch Series is designed to teach women law students in journal and student organization leadership positions the meaning of organizational power, and provide them with an understanding of how to gain and utilize that power in an effective and positive manner to achieve career success.

The PLS lessons are from the 2011 Women’s Power Summit on Law & Leadership. Hear video replays of two of the most thought-provoking panels of the Summit. Each video will be followed by a discussion session the subsequent week.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/04/12669/

How will you balance children and a successful legal career? Let's talk about it. Join Law Students for Reproductive Justice, the Center for Women in Law, Women's Law Caucus and the Texas Journal of Women and the Law for an open conversation on parenting and careers in the law.

This event is a forum for practitioners and students to meet and discuss their experiences and questions regarding the compatibility of being both a parent and an attorney. Panelists include:

Manuel Escobar: McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore, LLP Kristin Etter: Sumpter & Gonzales, LLP Professor Jennifer Laurin: UT Law Andrea Marsh: Texas Fair Defense Project Professor Gretchen Sween: Dechert, LLP and UT Law

Lunch will be provided following the conversation. Students of all genders are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/04/12692/

Notable Supreme Court litigators and UT law professors will discuss the major cases of the 2011 Supreme Court term.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/04/12697/

Larry Waks from Jackson Walker will be speaking about Copyright and Trademark law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/04/12681/

Early registration for Spring 2012 through the Law School website only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/05/12516/

Assault & Flattery audition sign-ups are in the breezeway October 3 through 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Auditions will be held October 10, 12, and 13 beginning at 6 p.m. Come sign up for your 10-minute audition slot! No talent necessary! Please send any questions regarding A&F auditions to producer@assaultandflattery.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/05/12657/

(#CEWre) Come learn more about real estate law from practitioners in the commercial, financial, and residential sectors. Panelists include Jerry Harris ‘69, Partner at Brown McCarroll; Scott Marks ‘94, Director at Coats Rose; Stephen Butler, Shareholder at Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody; Tom Terkel, Founder and Principal at FourT Realty; and Russ Ham, solo practitioner, semi-retired. Moderated by Adrian Dunbar, '12, and Aaron Borden, '13 of the Real Estate Law Students Association. Lunch will be served and is sponsored by Brown McCarroll. Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 4, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/05/12666/

In the 6th floor Faculty Lounge (6.251) Prof. David Anderson and five other participants will make a speaker phone call to a participant who cannot attend in person. They will eat lunch, too.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/05/12690/

Early registration for Spring 2012 through the Law School website only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/06/12517/

Assault & Flattery audition sign-ups are in the breezeway October 3 through 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Auditions will be held October 10, 12, and 13 beginning at 6 p.m. Come sign up for your 10-minute audition slot! No talent necessary! Please send any questions regarding A&F auditions to producer@assaultandflattery.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/06/12658/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/06/11958/

(#CEWjud) This program is highly recommended for 2Ls and 3Ls who are considering applying for judicial clerkships. Robert Pitman '88, newly appointment U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas and former magistrate judge, and Lisa Hobbs '00, former Supreme Court of Texas General Counsel currently with Vinson & Elkins, 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. Moderated by Judicial Clerkship Faculty Advisor Elana Einhorn. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 5, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/06/12384/

On October 6 at 11:30 AM, the SBA and I are sponsoring a Town Hall Meeting. I will give a report on the State of the Law School, take questions, and join in a discussion with all of you who come. Prime among the topics I plan to take up are:

• The Deanship • Budgetary Matters, including Tuition • New Faculty and New Programs • The Employment Picture

Our meeting will be in the Susman Godfrey Atrium. Cookies and soft drinks will be served. The refreshments will be available at 11:15. I’ll make my remarks at 11:30. We’ll leave plenty of time for questions and discussion.

This is the first Town Hall meeting of the year. The SBA and I plan several meetings, where we can take up other questions or explore some of these questions in greater depth.

Please join us!

--Larry Sager

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/06/12703/

(#CEWlabor)Come learn about building an employment law practice from attorneys who represent employees, employers and government agencies. Panelists include Jason Boulette ’97, and Alice McAfee ’04, Boulette & Golden LLP; Philip Durst ’82, of Deats, Durst, Owen and Levy, PLLC; Allison Bowers ’99, of Hutcheson Bowers, LLP; and David Halpern ‘94, Office of the Attorney General.

Lunch will be provided and is sponsored by the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 5, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/06/12667/

The Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice invites you to an information session for human rights internships and fellowships. This is a great opportunity to learn about opportunities with human rights organizations as well as international courts and tribunals. Former fellows and interns will share their experiences and will be available to answer questions. Food will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/06/12674/

a Law and Philosophy workshop by Kimberly Ferzan

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/06/12474/

Early registration for Spring 2012 through the Law School website only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/07/12518/

2011 Fall Litigation Institute (trial skills seminar for 2L and 3L students)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/07/12371/

The majority of on-campus interviews (Session II) are held in the Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122). You should come by the Career Services Interview Suite prior to your interview to find out the exact location. Schedules will also be posted in the hallway in front of the Interview Suite by 6 p.m. the night before. The CSO offers 14 timed lockers, located next to TNH 3.129, that students may use while they are participating in OCI.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/10/12021/

To outline or not to outline? Is that the question? Learn what an outline is and how it can help you. See examples of different forms of outlines. Yes, you have to do it yourself. Getting an outline from your roommate’s brother’s friend’s website won’t help you on the exam. Yes, you should already be thinking about exams.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/10/12499/

NEW TIME and LOCATION. Elena Espinoza with Education Pioneers will be holding office hours on Monday, October 10, starting at 2:30 p.m. in the LBJ Office of Student and Alumni Programs, which is located on the first floor in Sid Richardson Hall (SRH 3.104).

Education Pioneers is one of a very select few national organizations developing and infusing top leadership talent broadly into the education sector outside of the classroom. With a mission to identify, train, connect, and inspire a new generation of leaders dedicated to transforming America’s education system to ensure that all students receive a quality education. Education Pioneers has been building a nationwide network of high-potential professionals and supporting them to launch non-teaching education careers since 2003. Students are encouraged to stop by to learn more about their fellowships.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/10/12431/

The majority of on-campus interviews (Session II) are held in the Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122). You should come by the Career Services Interview Suite prior to your interview to find out the exact location. Schedules will also be posted in the hallway in front of the Interview Suite by 6 p.m. the night before. The CSO offers 14 timed lockers, located next to TNH 3.129, that students may use while they are participating in OCI.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/11/12022/

Are you a 2L thinking of applying for a postgraduate public interest fellowship? Are you a 3L thinking about applying for one after your judicial clerkship? This panel presentation will address how you should be preparing now to position yourself as a viable candidate for these highly competitive fellowships. Panelists include Ian Spechler ‘07, Staff Attorney with Disability Rights Texas and former Skadden fellow; Adriana Rodriguez ‘11, EJW fellow with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid in Laredo; Jordan Pollock ‘12, current 3L fellowship applicant; and Nicole Simmons, Public Interest Career Counselor. Moderated by Mary Crouter, Assistant Director of the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law.

Additional guests include Meredith Shytles ‘11, Skadden Fellow with Disability Rights Texas, and Michelle Smith ‘11, EJW Fellow with Texas Civil Rights Project.

Lunch will be served afterwards. RSVP by Monday, October 10, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/11/12389/

The Power Lunch Series is designed to teach women law students in journal and student organization leadership positions the meaning of organizational power, and provide them with an understanding of how to gain and utilize that power in an effective and positive manner to achieve career success.

The PLS lessons are from the 2011 Women’s Power Summit on Law & Leadership. Hear video replays of two of the most thought-provoking panels of the Summit. Each video will be followed by a discussion session the subsequent week.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/11/12683/

Clark Neily, Senior Attorney at the Institute for Justice, will debate Professor Lino Graglia of The University of Texas School of Law on the topic: “Judicial Activism & the Proper Role of the Judiciary”.

The lunch will be catered by Pappasito’s Tex-Mex.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/11/12714/

Students interested in health law are invited to share pizza and information about possible careers in the field. Hosted by Dr. Bill Sage, UT Law professor and Vice Provost for Health Affairs, with attorneys David Hilgers (Brown McCarroll) and Jerry Bell (Fulbright & Jaworski).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/11/12602/

The majority of on-campus interviews (Session II) are held in the Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122). You should come by the Career Services Interview Suite prior to your interview to find out the exact location. Schedules will also be posted in the hallway in front of the Interview Suite by 6 p.m. the night before. The CSO offers 14 timed lockers, located next to TNH 3.129, that students may use while they are participating in OCI.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/12/12023/

Fellowship application and supporting documents must be submitted online by Wednesday, October 12, 2011.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/12/12236/

What does 'for the general welfare' mean today? Professor Forbath will be tackling this question during a live, nationwide webinar as part of the American Constitution Society's series on constitutional interpretation. Focusing on economic and social rights, he will discuss a reform-minded, distributive tradition of constitutional law and politics.

After the national address, Professor Forbath will continue the discussion with those students and faculty in attendance. Tiff's Treats and other refreshments will be provided.

Date/Time: Wednesday, October 12 at 2:00pm Location: Eidman Courtroom

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/12/12715/

Education Pioneers is one of a very select few national organizations developing and infusing top leadership talent broadly into the education sector outside of the classroom. With a mission to identify, train, connect, and inspire a new generation of leaders dedicated to transforming America’s education system to ensure that all students receive a quality education. Education Pioneers has been building a nationwide network of high-potential professionals and supporting them to launch non-teaching education careers since 2003. Students are encouraged to stop by to learn more about their fellowships. RSVP by Tuesday, October 11, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/12/12390/

On Wednesday, October 12, the IPLS will host the annual mixer with the Austin IP Law Association (AIPLA). Come join us and take this opportunity to meet several local attorneys in the IP practice.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/12/12708/

The majority of on-campus interviews (Session II) are held in the Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122). You should come by the Career Services Interview Suite prior to your interview to find out the exact location. Schedules will also be posted in the hallway in front of the Interview Suite by 6 p.m. the night before. The CSO offers 14 timed lockers, located next to TNH 3.129, that students may use while they are participating in OCI.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/13/12024/

Jim Cicconi will be the guest speaker. RSVP required. Event is open to the first 35 students who respond.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/13/12322/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/13/12557/

Professors Kelly Haragan and Wendy Wagner will give an overview of projects they are working on and other projects they find particularly interesting. Students will have a chance to ask questions and discuss these projects with Professors Haragan and Wagner in a relaxed setting.Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Gena Dawson at gdawson@law.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/13/11913/

Join students and law schools across the country in a live streaming-video conversation with Attorney General Eric Holder about what can be done to increase access to justice. This online video conversation or “watch party” will also feature public service champions who are being honored by the White House. The event aims to encourage law students to think of new ways to use their degrees to help secure basic rights for all Americans. Students may submit questions to Attorney General Holder and/or the public service champions via email during the event. Law schools across the nation will participate in the conversation, to be held on Thursday, October 13, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 pm CST. Please join us for this opportunity to engage with the White House on closing the justice gap.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/13/12652/

(#CEWenergy) The Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, & Energy Law, in conjunction with the Texas Oil & Gas Law Society and the Career Services Office, will be hosting its annual Energy Law Career Panel. Energy law practitioners from large firms, small firms, and government entities will be discussing careers in energy law, in addition to answering students’ questions. Energy law practitioners from large firms, small firms, and government entities will be discussing careers in energy law, in addition to answering students’ questions. Panelists include Amy Maxwell '07, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel for Commissioner David Porter, Railroad Commission of Texas; Davin McGinnis '00, Partner, Scott, Douglass & McConnico; Shay Kuperman, Associate, Vinson & Elkins; and John Hays '74, Hays & Owen, LLP. Moderated by Matthew Greenberg, '12.

Reception to follow. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 12, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/13/12668/

Law and Philosophy workshop by Robin Kar

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/13/12475/

Enjoy free drinks and food at the first American Constitution Society Student-Attorney Happy Hour of the year next Thursday, October 13, at 5:30 pm at Scholz's Garten on 16th and San Jacinto (http://www.scholzgarten.net/). It will be a great opportunity to meet local progressive attorneys, professors, and students. Additionally, you will be able to sign up to have a local ACS attorney mentor.

Who we are: We are the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy, one of the country's leading progressive legal organizations. ACS is a national organization comprised of law students, lawyers, academics, and community members who are working to ensure that the fundamental principles of human dignity, individual rights and liberties, genuine equality, and access to justice are in their rightful, central place in American law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/13/12696/

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

Second annual TELJ Symposium

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/14/11999/

The majority of on-campus interviews (Session II) are held in the Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122). You should come by the Career Services Interview Suite prior to your interview to find out the exact location. Schedules will also be posted in the hallway in front of the Interview Suite by 6 p.m. the night before. The CSO offers 14 timed lockers, located next to TNH 3.129, that students may use while they are participating in OCI.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/14/12025/

Jaime Spellings, General Tax Counsel for ExxonMobil, will be at the law school on Friday, October 14, to speak to students interested in a career in energy tax. Mr. Spellings will also discuss summer internship opportunities as well as entry level jobs in the tax department. Mr. Spellings and a colleague taught Oil and Gas Tax last spring and will be teaching it again during the Spring 2012 semester.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/14/12704/

Business and Professional People for the Public Interest (BPI) offers the Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellowship, an exceptional fellowship opportunity for a recent law or public policy graduate. One of the country’s foremost public interest law and policy centers, BPI seeks out and addresses compelling issues of social justice and quality of life in the Chicago region. Currently BPI works to preserve and increase affordable housing, transform public housing, improve Chicago’s public schools, and promote open and honest government in Illinois.

Fellows receive an attractive salary and benefits (including school loan repayment assistance, based on need). Applications for the 2012 Fellowship are due Friday, October 14, 2011.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/14/12635/

Are you working as an RA for a law school professor this year? Are you interested in working as an RA in the future? Do you want to brush up on your research skills, even if you are not an RA? To help you hit the ground running, the Tarlton Law Library is offering special research training for law students who are or may be RAs. All students are welcome to attend. The class is scheduled for Friday, October 14 at 1 p.m. in Tarlton’s Computer Learning Center on the library’s third floor.

We will explain research techniques for resources most requested by faculty, including how to find e-journals and link directly to their text though our TALLONS catalog and how to find electronic journals and databases that are offered through the UT General Libraries. We will also go over administrative details like how to check out materials for faculty from various UT libraries and how to request an item from interlibrary loan. And we will be available to answer any questions you may have about library research, whether for yourself or your faculty member.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/14/12682/