Events Calendar

Arbitration meeting for about 10 people

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/17/14613/

The UT Diplomat in Residence, Julie Connor, will provide information on opportunities in the Foreign Service and U.S. State Department. The application process will also be discussed.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/17/15049/

The Board of Advocates is hosting a mandatory informative meeting at 5PM on Monday, September 17 in the Jeffers Courtroom to go over the rules for the Gardere Novice Mock Trial Tournament, which will commence on October 2.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/17/15037/

Completed Applications for 1L Section Representatives are due by 5 p.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/17/15040/

Arbitration Meeting for about 10 people.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/18/14692/

Vote for your 1L Representatives, State Bar Association Junior Rep, and Editor of the Writ from 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m. in the Atrium!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/18/14944/

Come win fabulous prizes and feast on treats while checking out the Tarlton Law Library!

The library is throwing open its doors so that UT law students can find out more about our services and tour the facility. You’ll get to see the hidden collections and chat with different librarians about all of the resources at your disposal. There will be treats and drawings for prizes at different stations. At the end of your visit, you’ll receive a gift and can enter your name for a grand prize drawing.

We look forward to seeing you then!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/18/14824/

This event will occur either Tuesday or Thursday of the Fall 2012 semester, starting next Thursday 09/13 at 1:30 until 2:30 in room TNH 5.257. Lunch boxes and water, cups and ice. follow

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/18/14996/

CSO Career Counselor Natalie Aitken will discuss strategies and tips to help international LL.M.s build their professional network. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, September 17, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/18/14929/

ELS Speaker Series on Tuesday, September 18th at 12:00 pm in the Eidman Jury Room featuring Adam Abrams of the Texas Environmental Law Center. Mr. Abrams will talk about climate change litigation and the public trust doctrine. Lunch will be served.

This past summer, Mr. Abrams successfully litigated one of the first cases in the nation to use the public trust doctrine to force state action on climate change. (Angela Bonser-Lain, et al. v Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Case No. D-1-GN-11-002194). The lawsuit is part of legal action in 49 states, the District of Columbia, and against the federal government on behalf of youth to compel reductions of CO2 emissions that will counter the negative impacts of climate change. The case relies upon the long established principle of the public trust doctrine, which requires all branches of government to protect and maintain certain shared resources fundamental for human health and survival.

The Environmental Law Society is a social and professional student organization at the Law School that coordinates and brings together environmentally-minded students for educational, volunteer, career-oriented and social events. ELS provides students with networking events, an environmental job database, and its members' various experiences in order to assist fellow members in pursuing environmental career opportunities both during and after Law School. ELS also sponsors hiking and camping trips, happy hours, and speakers in an effort to provide a better Law School experience for its members.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/18/14982/

In the midst of an economic downturn, thoughtful career planning is a must and more information is helpful in formulating a career plan. This panel will explore the career path and planning process for four successful attorneys. What prepared them for a career practicing intellectual property law? What was the role of networking in leading to their current position? What advice do they have for students and attorneys in building a career? How did they find success and fulfillment in the practice of law? These questions and others will be addressed by Judge Paul Grewal, Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of California; Scott Herbst, partner with Finnegan Henderson; Erin Dunston, partner with Buchanan Ingersoll; and Stephanie Schonewald, associate with Steptoe & Johnson. Presented by the Federal Circuit Bar Association (FCBA) committees for Diversity, and Law Clerks and Students.

Students may attend the webinar in the Jeffers Courtroom or register to watch on https://fedcirbar.webex.com by clicking on the “Register” link next to “Diverse Career Paths”. Registration password is “CareerPaths12”.

RSVP by Monday, September 17, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab. If you are a 1L or LL.M., RSVP to Victor Garcia at vgarcia@law.utexas.edu with the subject line “RSVP to Diverse Career Paths”.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/18/15065/

The Student Affairs Office is holding a mandatory student organization meeting at 2:15 on Tuesday, Sept 18 in the Auditorium. All UT Law student organizations must have representation at the meeting. We’ll go over events, accounting, rules for publicizing events and how to use the many resources available to you as student orgs.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/18/15039/

Completed applications are due by 5:00 p.m. (Central) September 18, 2012.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/18/14445/

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

p>Equal Justice Works and the Southern Public Defender Training Center (SPDTC) have launched a new initiative to combat the growing problem of public defender offices being underfunded, understaffed and burdened with insurmountable caseloads. Public Defender Corps will provide intensive training and mentoring to new attorneys with the goal of supporting the public defender community and raising the standard of representation across the country.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/18/14449/

CHLSA will be holding a general body meeting at 6pm in room 3.127. Dinner will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/18/15057/

display of all study abroad programs available for our students.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/19/14952/

The first Law Students for Reproductive Justice meeting of the year will be this Wednesday, 9/19, from 3:30 to 4:30pm in TNH 3.125. We'll be talking about what Reproductive Justice is and what it means to all of us, as well as some of the events we have coming up this semester and volunteer opportunities in the community.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/19/15058/

The Law Yoga Club will be meeting at 3:45 in 3.140. All skill levels are welcome and the class is free. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat if you have one.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/19/15055/

Justice Willett of the Texas Supreme Court will be speaking at the Federalist Society Membership Meeting.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/19/14966/

The Women's Law Caucus' first meeting of the year is on Wednesday, September 19th at 6pm in TNH 2.138.

Come sign-up for events and learn about what WLC is doing this semester and year. Pizza will be served.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/19/15050/

The Federalist Society will host a speaker who will discuss the issue of intellectual property piracy.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/20/14898/

Vote in the runoff Student Bar Association elections in the Atrium from 11a.m.-2p.m.!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/20/14945/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/20/12472/

Come learn about the recent re-districting and voter identification decisions and how they will impact Texas elections. Hear what these decisions and others on the horizon mean for the Voting Rights Act. Professor Fishkin will be discussing these important voting rights decisions and answering question. Pizza will be provided. When: September 20, 2012, 1:15 Where: TNH 3.125

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/20/15054/

Learn strategies to manage your educational debt, including the UT Law and federal loan repayment and forgiveness programs for lawyers pursuing jobs in the government and public interest sectors. Co-sponsored by the Career Services Office and the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law. Refreshments will be served after the program. RSVP by Wednesday, September 19, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab or RSVP to Victor Garcia at vgarcia@law.utexas.edu with the subject line “Debt Management”.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/20/14911/

Please join us for a screening of the award-winning documentary, MISS REPRESENTATION. We will gather at 5 pm for light refreshments and the moving screening will begin promptly at 6:00.

ABOUT THE MOVIE: Like drawing back a curtain to let bright light stream in, Miss Representation uncovers a glaring reality we live with every day but fail to see. Directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the film explores how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in influential positions in America and challenges the media’s limiting and often disparaging portrayals of women, which make it difficult for the average girl to see herself as powerful. In a society where media is the most persuasive force shaping cultural norms, the collective message that our young women and men overwhelmingly receive is that a woman’s value and power lie in her youth, beauty, and sexuality—and not in her capacity as a leader. While women have made strides in leadership over the past few decades, the United States still ranks 90th in the world for women in national legislatures, depression rates have doubled among teenage girls, and cosmetic surgery on minors has more than tripled in the last ten years. Stories from teenage girls and provocative interviews with politicians, journalists, academics, and activists like Condoleezza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Margaret Cho, Rosario Dawson and Gloria Steinem build momentum as Miss Representation accumulates startling facts and statistics that will leave the audience shaken and armed with a new perspective. FEATURED IN THE FILM: Caroline Heldman, PhD, Associate Professor of Political Science: Occidental College Condoleezza Rice, PhD, Former U.S. Secretary of State, Senior Fellow: Hoover Institution, Professor of Political Economy: Stanford University Dianne Feinstein, U. S. Senator, California Dolores Huerta, Activist & President, Dolores Huerta Foundation Geena Davis, Academy Award-winning Actor & Founder of See Jane Gloria Steinem, Feminist Organizer & Writer Jackson Katz, PhD, Educator, Filmmaker: Tough Guise Author, The Macho Paradox Jane Fonda, Academy Award-winning Actor & Activist Jean Kilbourne, EdD, Filmmaker: Killing Us Softly, Author & Senior Scholar: Wellesley Centers for Women Jennifer Pozner, Executive Director: Women in Media and News, Author: Reality Bites Back Katie Couric, Anchor: CBS Evening News Lisa Ling, Executive Producer & Host: OWN’s Our America M. Gigi Durham, PhD, Author: The Lolita Effect, Associate Professor of Journalism: University of Iowa Margaret Cho, Comedienne, Actor & Activist Martha Lauzen, PhD, Executive Director: Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film: San Diego State University Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Representative: California, Former Speaker of the House Pat Mitchell, President & CEO Paley Center for Media Rachel Maddow, Host: MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show Rosario Dawson, Activist & Actor: Rent, Seven Pounds …among many other incredible women and men of all walks of life!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/20/14235/

An Expert Panel to Consider: Do copyright protections hamper free speech? or facilitate it? Is a mash-up plagiarism? or creative expression? Does digitalization change the old rules?

Robert Levine, Editor and Author covering the culture business Adam Mossoff, Professor of Law, George Mason University Neil Netanel, Professor of Law, UCLA

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/20/15038/

2012 Fall Litigation Institute; a trial skills workshop open to all 2L and 3L students

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/21/14881/

CHLSA, TMLS, OUTLaw, and ALSA will be hosting the annual 2-day Diversity Education Weekend. September 22nd will feature panels of legal professionals focusing on Student Life, Leveraging Diversity in the Legal Profession, Service & Diversity in the Austin Community, and Legal Writing. Dean Farnsworth will also be making remarks. Breakfast will be served at 9a, and lunch at 12p, in the Jamail Pavilion. Panels begin at 9:30 in the Eidman Courtroom. For questions, contact chlsa.president@gmail.com

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/22/14940/

CHLSA, TMLS, OUTLaw, and ALSA will be hosting the annual 2-day Diversity Education Weekend. September 22nd will feature panels of legal professionals focusing on Student Life, Leveraging Diversity in the Legal Profession, Service & Diversity in the Austin Community, and Legal Writing. Dean Farnsworth will also be making remarks. Breakfast will be served at 9a, and lunch at 12p, in the Jamail Pavilion. Panels begin at 9:30 in the Eidman Courtroom. For questions, contact chlsa.president@gmail.com

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/22/14941/

CHLSA, TMLS, OUTLaw, and ALSA will be hosting the annual 2-day Diversity Education Weekend. September 22nd will feature panels of legal professionals focusing on Student Life, Leveraging Diversity in the Legal Profession, Service & Diversity in the Austin Community, and Legal Writing. Dean Farnsworth will also be making remarks. Breakfast will be served at 9a, and lunch at 12p, in the Jamail Pavilion. Panels begin at 9:30 in the Eidman Courtroom. For questions, contact chlsa.president@gmail.com

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/22/15056/