Events Calendar

The timely postmark deadline for 1Ls and out-of-state transfers students to submit their TX Declaration of Intention to Study Law to Study Law to the Board of Law Examiners (BLE) is October 1st.

All students (including 2L and 3L late-filers) who submit their Declaration by October 1st, 2012 are eligible to have their fingerprints taken on location at The School of Law on Tuesday, October 30th—Thursday, November 1st. The BLE will accept the fingerprints taken at this session, though it is after the 10/1 deadline.

Qualifying students who wish to participate must follow the registration instructions and arrive promptly for their appointment with their FAST form filled out and proper ID on hand. Only registered students will be admitted.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/01/14871/

Join a nationally-recognized faculty including senior IP counsel from major companies, patent prosecution and litigation experts, and leading academics at the Four Seasons Austin on November 1-2, 2012.

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/PT12

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/01/14572/

The Texas Water Law Institute brings together members of state regulatory agencies alongside water law experts and attorneys to examine and discuss current water law issues and updates. This year’s conference features a wide range of renowned speakers and topics.

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/WL12

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/01/14574/

Pumpkins and Poker tickets are on sale in the Tom Clark lounge.

$15 gets you a player ticket, a P&P t-shirt, a drink ticket, 1 raffle ticket, & chips for play.

$7 is our non-player ticket and gets you 1 raffle ticket, and either a drink ticket OR a P&P t-shirt.

For $5 you may purchase an extra raffle ticket for door prizes.

At the event, player tickets will be $20 and non-player tickets will be $10. We'll also continue to offer raffle tickets throughout the night for $5.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/01/15349/

The Federalist Society and the American Constitutional Society co-host a panel on Election Law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/01/14899/

This year, Domestic Violence Survivor Support Network (DVSSN) is holding Pumpkins and Poker at The Ranch!

All proceeds from this annual fundraising event are used to provide assistance year-round to survivors of domestic violence in the Austin area. This assistance takes many forms (funds to help survivors relocate, pay past-due utility bills, past-due rent, etc.), but serves primarily to empower our clients and stabilize their lives.

Pumpkins and Poker includes a lively poker tournament and a raffle that continues throughout the night. Doors open at 9 pm, the tournament begins at 930 pm, and we'll conclude at 2 am.

Ticket sales will begin the week of Oct. 22nd in the Atrium:

$15 gets you a player ticket, a P&P t-shirt, a drink ticket, 1 raffle ticket, & chips for play.

$7 is our non-player ticket and gets you 1 raffle ticket, and either a drink ticket OR a P&P t-shirt.

For $5 you may purchase an extra raffle ticket for door prizes.

At the event, player tickets will be $20 and non-player tickets will be $10. We'll also continue to offer raffle tickets throughout the night for $5.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/01/15285/

Join a nationally-recognized faculty including senior IP counsel from major companies, patent prosecution and litigation experts, and leading academics at the Four Seasons Austin on November 1-2, 2012.

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/PT12

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/02/14573/

The Texas Water Law Institute brings together members of state regulatory agencies alongside water law experts and attorneys to examine and discuss current water law issues and updates. This year’s conference features a wide range of renowned speakers and topics.

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/WL12

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/02/14575/

The Honorable John F. Kerry, United States Senator from Massachusetts, will present a talk entitled “The Rule of Law in World Affairs.” Senator Kerry will discuss promoting the rule of law in the Middle East at a time of transition, Iran and the utility of multilateral sanctions, and the role of treaties (New START and Law of the Sea) in keeping Americans safe and America secure. The lecture will be held on Friday, November 2, 2012, at 2 p.m. in the Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium on the University of Texas at Austin campus. A reception will be held after the lecture, at 3:00 p.m.

The event is sponsored by the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and the School of Law at the University of Texas at Austin, and the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University, under the auspices of the Law School’s James A. Baker III Chair in the Rule of Law in World Affairs.

No rsvp or tickets required. Seating is general admission on a first come, first served basis. For additional information, please contact Teri Raeke at traeke@law.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/02/15244/

On behalf of the Board of Advocates and the Gibbs & Bruns Moot Court Tournament, I’d like to invite you to the Gibbs & Bruns Moot Court Final round to be held at 2:30pm, November 2nd, in the Eidman Courtroom. Gibbs & Bruns has kindly provided experienced attorneys to judge the round, who will be hanging around afterwards to chat with students.

This year’s tournament has been based on an actual Texas Supreme Court case, Case No. 12-0047, scheduled for oral argument early next year. The case involves a dispute between a dog’s owner, an animal shelter, and the calculation of damages upon the untimely euthanization of the family pet.

We hope you will be able to join us and support the competitors!

Sincerely,

David Marcou

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/02/15444/

UT vs. Texas Tech @ Lubbock, TX

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/03/14892/

Please join us for a human rights happy hour talk featuring Jonathan Miller, Professor of Law at Southwestern Law School. Light refreshments will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/06/14719/

UT Law’s Fundamentals of Immigration and Nationality Law—ideal for new entrance to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners—includes an overview of immigration laws and issues, individual sessions on family immigration practice and employment immigration practice, and concludes with Practicum: Intake and Evaluation of an Immigration Case.

Continue on at the Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law for two full days of coverage of advanced issues and includes a special presentation from AILA, After the Election: News from Washington, a discussion of hot topics and issues—what to expect and what's next.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/07/15096/

Reception and Re-dedication of Hyder Collection

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/07/15236/

The Honourable Madam Justice Barbara Romaine, Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta Canada, will deliver the University of Texas School of Law's John C. Akard Lecture at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. Justice Romaine will speak on why cross-border proceedings between our countries work with relative ease and will share her thoughts about existing issues and the challenges to come.

ROOM CHANGE: The lecture, which will be presented in San Jacinto West room at the hotel, is free and open to the public.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/07/15277/

The UT Law School Foundation Board of Trustees will meet on November 8 and 9 at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/08/14695/

The Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference is the leading bankruptcy program in the Southwest and one of the premier programs in the nation. The conference attracts a stellar national faculty of academics, judges, and practitioners, and addresses a mix of business and consumer bankruptcy topics at an advanced level.

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/BK12

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/08/14576/

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with and learn from nationally-recognized experts. Get to know your fellow practitioners from around the state and hear how they are dealing with tough issues.

The program includes sessions designed to leave practitioners with tools, forms, tips and guidance on key decision points and strategies in family-based immigration cases and employment-based immigration cases, and the increasing importance of removal and relief from removal.

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/IM12

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/08/14578/

The Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, & Energy Law will be hosting its annual Energy Law Career Panel featuring attorneys working in various roles within the energy industry discussing careers in energy law, in addition to answering students’ questions. This is a great networking opportunity for anyone interested in the industry, particularly 1Ls who are considering summer employment in the energy sector. Panelists include Bill Kroger ’89, Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P.; Creighton Smith ‘97, Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP; Austin Lee ’09, Associate, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP; David Leonard ‘11, Associate, Looper Reed & McGraw P.C.; Amy Maxwell ’07, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel to Railroad Commissioner David Porter; Cynthia Redwine ’07, Principal, Clean Power Professionals, LLC; and Brandon Seale ‘08, Principal, Zaragoza Resources. Moderated by Brock Naeve, 3L, Editor-in-Chief of TJOGEL. Co-sponsored by the Career Services Office. RSVP by Wednesday, November 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/08/14900/

Sign-up at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23 is on a first-come, first-served basis on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab. Space is limited! Back by popular demand! Participating students 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 prior to Cocktails & Conversation. We request that students commit to attend the entire speed networking portion of the event. Please arrive no later than 5:15 p.m. 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.

Then afterwards, join us for our 15th Annual Cocktails & Conversation in the courtyard of the AT&T for drinks and hors d’ouevres. Your RSVP for Speed Networking will also be noted for Cocktails & Conversation. Dress is business casual.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/08/15168/

UT Law students and alumni are invited to attend the CSO's 15th 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 provided. 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, November 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Sponsored by Lateral Link.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/08/15123/

Start your weekend and Bar Review early this Thursday with Sex-Ed Trivia at Fado's Irish Pub. See how well you learned (or successfully unlearned) the material from your middle school sex-ed classes at this free event, which is sponsored by Texas Law Students for Reproductive Justice. There will also be a raffle and door prizes provided by Forbidden Fruit and other local shops. Doors open at 7:30pm and trivia starts at 8pm. The event is open to all, and the first three teams to arrive get a pitcher of beer on us! Bar Review will follow at the same location. For more information, see the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/434254779971048/

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/08/15452/

The UT Law School Foundation Board of Trustees will meet on November 8 and 9 at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/09/14696/

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with and learn from nationally-recognized experts. Get to know your fellow practitioners from around the state and hear how they are dealing with tough issues.

The program includes sessions designed to leave practitioners with tools, forms, tips and guidance on key decision points and strategies in family-based immigration cases and employment-based immigration cases, and the increasing importance of removal and relief from removal.

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/IM12

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/09/14579/

The Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference is the leading bankruptcy program in the Southwest and one of the premier programs in the nation. The conference attracts a stellar national faculty of academics, judges, and practitioners, and addresses a mix of business and consumer bankruptcy topics at an advanced level.

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/BK12

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/09/14577/

UT vs. Iowa State @ Austin

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/10/14893/

Monday, November 12, noon to 1 p.m., Eidman Courtroom

Pizza to follow in the Pavilion

Moderated by Professor Willy Forbath

Presented by the Justice Center and the Rapoport Center

Co-sponsored by: Chicano/Hispanic Law Students Association, Human Rights Law Society, Public Interest Law Association, Thurgood Marshall Legal Society, Texas Journal on Civil Liberties & Civil Rights

About Ramsey Clark:

William Ramsey Clark was appointed Assistant Attorney General of the Lands Division by President Kennedy in 1961, when Clark was only 33 years old. After his tenure as AAG, Clark served as Deputy Attorney General from 1965 until 1967, when President Johnson appointed him the 66th U.S. Attorney General. Clark served as the Attorney General until the end of the Johnson Administration in January 1969, and played an important role in the administration’s civil rights agenda, including supervising the drafting of the 1968 Civil Rights Act.

Following his term as Attorney General, Clark worked as a law professor and was active in the anti-Vietnam War movement. He undertook two unsuccessful Senate campaigns in New York in 1974 and 1976. Clark became an antiwar and civil rights activist, founding the International Action Center, and speaking out against the United States’ 1991 and 2003 military invasions of Iraq. He has served as legal counsel to many controversial figures, including Slobodan Milosevic and Saddam Hussein. In 2008 he received the United Nations Human Rights Prize.

Clark was born in Dallas. At the age of 17 he joined the Marine Corps, and served in Europe in the final months of World War II. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas and a law degree from the University of Chicago. After completing his education, Clark joined his father’s Texas law firm Clark, Reed and Clark, where he remained until he was appointed AAG. Clark’s father was former U.S. Attorney General and Supreme Court Justice Tom C. Clark.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/12/15434/

Prof. Sokolow's make-up class

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/12/15446/

Bracewell & Giuliani will be hosting a workshop luncheon to discuss resumes and job applications. They will also touch on exam preparation and what to do now to get ready for finals. Lunch will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/13/15390/

The Federalist Society will host Jack Kress who will give an interactive presentation involving videos and demonstrations about the decision-making process of police officers in the line of duty.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/13/15469/

Supreme Ct. Clinic is holding a moot court.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/13/15161/

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

Please join us for a human rights happy hour talk featuring Keith Banting, Professor of Political Studies and Policy Studies and Queen's Chair in Public Policy at Queen's University. Light refreshments will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/13/14720/

Law Students for the Arts will have 2 attorneys speak about their experience in the music industry, how they got into the field, and the Grammy Foundation's Entertainment Law Initiative's writing competition.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/13/15487/

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/2012/11/13/15062/

The Health Law & Bioethics Society will host a panel discussion on organ donation, specifically, creating a free market for organs. Our speakers will be Ms. Jody Gibson of the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance and Professor John Robertson. Topics covered will include federal law banning payment for organs, the organ donation process, and the implications of creating a free market for organs. Interested individuals will also be able to register as organ donors following the event. Open to students, staff, faculty and the public. Refreshments will be provided. Event sponsored by the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/14/15468/

The Alumni Association is hosting a reception with Associate Dean Stefanie Lindquist for Atlanta area alumni on November 15, 2012 at the law firm of King & Spalding at 6:00 p.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/15/15254/

The Alumni Association is hosting a reception for Brownsville area alumni on Monday, November 19 in the home of Michael ('94)and Keely Rodriguez at 5:30 p.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/19/15298/

The Alumni Association is hosting a luncheon for McAllen area alumni on Tuesday, November 20 at 12:00 noon at the McAllen Country Club, 615 Wichita Avenue.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/20/15299/

UT vs. TCU @ Austin

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/22/14894/

Delicious food will be served!

Human Rights Law Society is putting on, for the general body, their second educational event on the basics of Human Rights Law.

Daniel M. Brinks, Associate Professor at UT and Co-Director of the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, will be narrowing in on a category of Human Rights, talking specifically about Economic, Social, and Cultural rights.

Professor Brinks' research focuses on the role of the law and courts in supporting or extending human rights and many of the basic rights associated with democracy, with a primary regional interest in Latin America. Professor Brinks was born and raised in Argentina and practiced law in the U.S. for nearly ten years before turning to academia. He holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame and a JD from the University of Michigan.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/26/15257/

The Thurgood Marshall Legal Society is having its last general body meeting of the semester. We will be wrapping up the year, discussing the upcoming regional convention, and eating with Dean Farnsworth.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/27/15510/

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/2012/11/27/15063/

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/ML12

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/29/14561/

The Alumni Association is hosting a holiday reception for all Dallas area alumni on Thursday, November 29 at Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street, at 5:30 p.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/29/14700/

The Alumni Association is having a reception to kick off the new Washington DC Alumni Chapter on November 29th at 6:00 p.m. at the District ChopHouse & Brewery, 509 7th Street NW.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/29/15395/

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/ML12

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/30/14562/