Events Calendar

The Board of Advocates is accepting applications for Alumni Relations Director.

The Alumni Relations Director is responsible for outreach to BOA alumni for events and support. These events include the alumni happy hour, spring banquet, law firm sponsorships, and continuing legal education opportunities. The Alumni Relations Director has the opportunity to work with local practitioners and judges.

Those interested in the position should submit a resume as well as a brief statement describing your interest in becoming a member of the BOA Executive Board to Veronicachidester@me.com

Applications are to be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday, February 10th.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/10/16022/

Planning meeting for the UT Law CLE CW13 Car Crash Seminar

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/11/15709/

Class Seminar

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/11/16046/

Michael Risinger

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/11/15332/

Standards & Rules Committee Meeting

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/11/16005/

The Abuse Survivors Assistance Program (ASAP) is hosting a fundraiser in the Atrium—we’ll have cookies, cupcakes, and brownies, as well as PB&A for you healthy types. All proceeds go directly to the immediate needs of domestic violence survivors.

We’ll also be giving everyone an opportunity to sponsor a domestic abuse survivor. Come by and learn about these brave souls who work hard to rebuild their lives with a little bit of help from everyone at UT Law who donates to the cause.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/12/16053/

Giant multi-national companies are being sued in U.S. Courts for human rights abuses committed against foreign nationals in foreign territories!

Come learn about this fascinating and controversial topic, currently under review by the U.S. Supreme Court in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Shell. There, Nigerian citizens have sued petroleum giant Shell for damages in connection with the killing and violence in the Ogoni Delta.

This event will have all sides represented and seek to provide an educational forum for students from all perspectives. The Law School's Professor Derek Jinks, an expert in international law, will be among the panelists.

Excellent food will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/12/15957/

Free yoga class for law school students, faculty and staff. All experience levels welcome. Equipment provided but please wear comfortable clothing.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/12/15980/

Andrews Kurth LLP invites all 1L students to join them for breakfast and coffee in the Law School Atrium. The Austin, Dallas and Houston Hiring Partners and Recruiters will be in attendance to answer questions about the Firm. Please be sure to stop by on your way to class!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/13/15498/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/13/14237/

The Abuse Survivors Assistance Program (ASAP) is hosting a fundraiser in the Atrium—we’ll have cookies, cupcakes, and brownies, as well as PB&A for you healthy types. All proceeds go directly to the immediate needs of domestic violence survivors.

We’ll also be giving everyone an opportunity to sponsor a domestic abuse survivor. Come by and learn about these brave souls who work hard to rebuild their lives with a little bit of help from everyone at UT Law who donates to the cause.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/13/16054/

Join us as the Federalist Society and the American Constitution Society host a panel discussion on Section Five of the Voting Rights Act as the U.S. Supreme Court gears up to hear oral arguments in Shelby County v. Holder, a case directly challenging Section Five's constitutionality. Professor Joseph Fishkin will moderate the discussion on Section Five's constitutionality and its implications in election law litigation and legislation. Please invite anyone interested in this relevant subject. The featured speakers are:

Luis Figueroa, Legislative Staff Attorney, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund; Allison Riggs, Staff Attorney, Voting Rights, Southern Coalition for Social Justice; and Trey Trainor, Of Counsel, Beirne, Maynard, & Parsons LLP

Chick-fil-A lunch will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/13/16031/

Professor Stanley M. Johanson will talk about his research interests and methods.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/13/15928/

Attorneys from Sidley Austin will be presenting at the meeting.

Sidley Austin LLP is one of the world’s premier law firms, with a practice highly attuned to the ever-changing international landscape. The firm has built a reputation for being a powerful adviser for global business, with approximately 1700 lawyers in 18 offices worldwide.

Sidley’s Dallas office is the only office that focuses on a single practice area – intellectual property law. Our professionals have extensive experience in all areas of this practice, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secret law. Our lawyers work principally in the litigation and trial of patent infringement actions that are filed around the country, including many cases in the Eastern District of Texas.

MICHAEL HATCHER is the hiring partner for Sidley’s Dallas office, overseeing all recruiting efforts including summer associate and lateral associate recruiting. Mike’s practice principally involves patent litigation with an emphasis on cases in the Eastern District of Texas and on Hatch-Waxman drug patent litigation. Mike is also involved in litigation and counseling regarding trademark, domain name dispute, copyright, and trade secret law, including a trademark/domain name dispute case resolved on the fast-track in the Eastern District of Virginia.

DAVID T. DEZERN is an associate in the Dallas office. He handles a range of intellectual property law issues, focusing primarily on patent litigation

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/13/16043/

We have chocolate-covered strawberries today!

The Abuse Survivors Assistance Program (ASAP) is hosting a fundraiser in the Atrium—we’ll have cookies, cupcakes, and brownies, as well as PB&A for you healthy types. All proceeds go directly to the immediate needs of domestic violence survivors.

We’ll also be giving everyone an opportunity to sponsor a domestic abuse survivor. Come by and learn about these brave souls who work hard to rebuild their lives with a little bit of help from everyone at UT Law who donates to the cause.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/14/16055/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/14/15400/

A panel of Texas federal judges will discuss judicial clerkships at their courts and what students can do to make themselves competitive clerkship candidates. Panelists include the Hon. Priscilla Owen, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; the Hon. Jane Boyle, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas; the Hon. Ronald King ‘77, Chief U.S. Bankrupcty Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas; and the Hon. Henry Bemporad, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. RSVP by Wednesday, February 13, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/14/15268/

TLF will host an information session on Thursday, 2/14 from 1:15-2:05pm in 2.140. The info. session will address how to apply for a TLF fellowship, our annual Pledge Drive, TLF's new application process, and common questions and concerns. All students interested in applying for a fellowship and in TLF's selection process and mission should attend. Thank you!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/14/16087/

The purpose of the conference is to bring together academics and practitioners who are at the cutting edge of the interface between the environmental laws (and particularly the Clean Air Act) and the electric utility industry.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/15/14417/

Texas Law Review's 2013 Symposium will take place Friday, February 15, 2013 and Saturday, February 16, 2013 in the Eidman Courtroom. All students, faculty staff are welcome to attend. Focusing on constitutional interpretation, the event will explore the extent to which text, precedent, and doctrine are based on objective norms, relative rights, and social sentiments. We look forward to hosting some of the most renowned constitutional scholars in the US. For more information and a full list of panelists please visit: http://www.texaslrev.com/symposium/.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/15/15052/

Preselected students may begin scheduling via UT Law Symplicity for Spring On-Campus Interviews. Scheduling for preselected students ends tomorrow, Saturday, February 16, at noon. Alternate students may begin scheduling available interviews at 6 p.m. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/15/15636/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/15/15230/

Professor Chesney is hosting a visit by Lieutenant General Dana Chipman, who is serving as the 38th Judge Advocate General of the U.S. Army. General Chipman will talk about a number of hot legal issues with which the Army currently is wrestling, as well as his views on the JAG as a career option.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Thursday, February 14, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/15/15890/

Preselected students must accept/decline interviews by noon via UT Law Symplicity for Spring On-Campus Interviews. Alternate students may begin scheduling available interviews at 6 p.m. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/16/15637/

Texas Law Review's 2013 Symposium will take place Friday, February 15, 2013 and Saturday, February 16, 2013 in the Eidman Courtroom. All students, faculty staff are welcome to attend. Focusing on constitutional interpretation, the event will explore the extent to which text, precedent, and doctrine are based on objective norms, relative rights, and social sentiments. We look forward to hosting some of the most renowned constitutional scholars in the US. For more information and a full list of panelists please visit: http://www.texaslrev.com/symposium/.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/16/15053/

Alternate students may begin scheduling via UT Law Symplicity for Spring On-Campus Interviews. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis and ends tomorrow, Sunday, February 17, at noon.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/16/15638/

Alternate students have until noon to schedule interviews via UT Law Symplicity for Spring On-Campus Interviews. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/17/15639/

45th Annual W. Page Keeton LAW WEEK 2013 sponsored by the Student Bar Association

Law Week is filled with awesome social events, building community, and supporting local charities!

Monday-Thursday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Casino Night Ticket Sales

Monday (8-4, Atrium): Blood Drive

Monday-Thursday: Tag Jurisdiction

Tuesday (11:15-11:50a.m., Tom Clark Lounge): Meet & Greet with Dean Farnsworth

Tuesday-Thursday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Book/Clothing Drive + Tshirt Giveaway

Wednesday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Tacos with the SBA

Thursday (8:00p.m., Aussies Grill and Beach Bar): VolleyBar Review

Saturday (10:00p.m., Hilton): Casino Night

More details to come!

Questions: Email texas.sba@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/18/15086/

As part of Law Week, the Student Bar Association will be hosting a blood drive with the Blood Center of Central Austin! The blood drive will take place in the atrium from 10a.m.-4p.m.

Appointments are recommended.

To make an appointment,

1) go to www.inyourhands.org

2) log in to your account, or create a new one if you have not donated before.

3) click "donate now"

4) click "search by group code"

5) enter B157 as the group code and a date range that includes 2/18/13

6) select the UT Student Bar Association blood drive and pick an appointment time

If you have any questions, please contact Trevor Melvin at t.melvin@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/18/15499/

Board of Advocates members, and prospective members, are invited to attend this general meeting. Get information on how to get involved in Mock Trial, Moot Court, Voir Dire, Admiralty, or advocacy in general.

We will explain the difference between intramural and interscholastic competitions. Also, we will discuss our upcoming planned events. BOA will be accepting applications for BOA Directors positions soon.

1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls welcome! You don't have to be a member to attend. You can pay dues at the meeting if you decide to join BOA!

Tiff's Treats after the meeting!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/18/16050/

Fred Schauer will speak.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/18/15334/

45th Annual W. Page Keeton LAW WEEK 2013 sponsored by the Student Bar Association

Law Week is filled with awesome social events, building community, and supporting local charities!

Monday-Thursday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Casino Night Ticket Sales

Monday (8-4, Atrium): Blood Drive

Monday-Thursday: Tag Jurisdiction

Tuesday (11:15-11:50a.m., Tom Clark Lounge): Meet & Greet with Dean Farnsworth

Tuesday-Thursday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Book/Clothing Drive + Tshirt Giveaway

Wednesday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Tacos with the SBA

Thursday (8:00p.m., Aussies Grill and Beach Bar): VolleyBar Review

Saturday (10:00p.m., Hilton): Casino Night

More details to come!

Questions: Email texas.sba@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/19/15093/

In this teleconference, moderator Dawn-Marie Bey, Partner at King & Spalding LLP (Washington, DC) will lead a panel of corporate counsel who hold positions with the world's leading technology companies. The panelists will share thought on how to successfully transition to corporate counsel and we will explore issues such as timing, what to expect, pitfalls, how to advance, managing outside counsel and other aspects to consider before going in-house. Panelists include Lesley Boveri, Senior IP Attorney, IP Compliance and Transactions, SAP; Yoncha Kundupoglu, Director of Licensing, Technicolor; Tiep Nguyen, Director, FMSA Patent Center (FPC), Fujitsu Management Services of America, Inc.; Juan Otero, Corporate Counsel and Secretary, Energy Recovery, Inc.; Aurelia Flores Roch, Senior Counsel, Science Applications International Corp.; and Jim Zeng, IP Compliance Counsel for Asia Pacific, SAP. RSVP by Monday, February 18, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/19/16116/

As a part of Law Week, join Dean Farnsworth and the Student Bar Association for a reception in the Tom Clark Lounge from 11:15-11:50a.m. with pizza and cookies. Please feel free come with questions for the Dean and to celebrate Law Week!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/19/15504/

TLF will host an information session on Tuesday, 2/19, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in 2.138. The info. session will address how to apply for a TLF fellowship, our annual Pledge Drive, TLF's new application process, and common questions and concerns. All students interested in applying for a fellowship and in TLF's selection process and mission should attend. Thank you!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/19/16088/

Marie-Therese Connolly, Recipient of MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Fellowship, Senior Scholar, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, will speak on Elder Justice in the United States.

Reception to follow in the Jamail Pavilion

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/19/14761/

Free yoga class for law school students, faculty and staff. All experience levels welcome. Equipment provided but please wear comfortable clothing.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/19/15981/

45th Annual W. Page Keeton LAW WEEK 2013 sponsored by the Student Bar Association

Law Week is filled with awesome social events, building community, and supporting local charities!

Monday-Thursday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Casino Night Ticket Sales

Monday (8-4, Atrium): Blood Drive

Monday-Thursday: Tag Jurisdiction

Tuesday (11:15-11:50a.m., Tom Clark Lounge): Meet & Greet with Dean Farnsworth

Tuesday-Thursday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Book/Clothing Drive + Tshirt Giveaway

Wednesday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Tacos with the SBA

Thursday (8:00p.m., Aussies Grill and Beach Bar): VolleyBar Review

Saturday (10:00p.m., Hilton): Casino Night

More details to come!

Questions: Email texas.sba@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/20/15094/

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

UT Law CLE PA13 Partnerships Conference planning meeting

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/20/15800/

Panel presentation on Protecting the Elderly in Texas

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/20/15985/

Lunch with criminal law practitioner

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/20/16136/

Join leading restructuring and valuation experts–attorneys, private equity investors, bankers, financial advisors and workout specialists–to network and discuss cutting-edge valuation issues and market developments.

Presented by The American Bankruptcy Institute, The Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors, and The University of Texas School of Law

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/VA13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/20/14594/

The Alumni Association is hosting a reception for all Washington D.C. alumni on Wednesday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the law office of Sidley Austin LLP, 1501 K Street, N.W.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/20/15393/

45th Annual W. Page Keeton LAW WEEK 2013 sponsored by the Student Bar Association

Law Week is filled with awesome social events, building community, and supporting local charities!

Monday-Thursday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Casino Night Ticket Sales

Monday (8-4, Atrium): Blood Drive

Monday-Thursday: Tag Jurisdiction

Tuesday (11:15-11:50a.m., Tom Clark Lounge): Meet & Greet with Dean Farnsworth

Tuesday-Thursday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Book/Clothing Drive + Tshirt Giveaway

Wednesday (10:30-2:30, Atrium): Tacos with the SBA

Thursday (8:00p.m., Aussies Grill and Beach Bar): VolleyBar Review

Saturday (10:00p.m., Hilton): Casino Night

More details to come!

Questions: Email texas.sba@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/21/15095/

Start you morning off with great coffee and even better conversation with Rudy Metayer ‘06, the in-house counsel/enforcement attorney with the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services and president of the Austin Black Lawyers Association. RSVP by Wednesday, February 20, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

The Coffee & Conversation series provides the opportunity to get to know UT Law alumni, faculty and staff in an informal setting. Learn about the practice of law, professional development, and more.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/21/16117/

For more information on this event, please visit www.utcle.org/conferences/SL13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/21/15105/

Join leading restructuring and valuation experts–attorneys, private equity investors, bankers, financial advisors and workout specialists–to network and discuss cutting-edge valuation issues and market developments.

Presented by The American Bankruptcy Institute, The Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors, and The University of Texas School of Law

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/VA13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/21/14595/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/21/16051/

Stop by and meet the CSO staff to learn more about what the CSO has to offer including how to find a summer job and prepare for Spring OCI interviews. The student-run Action Committee for Career Services (ACCS) will be taking confidential feedback, providing one-on-one peer advice about OCI, and conducting tours of the Interview Suite so you know what to expect during Spring OCI.

Pizza and Tiff’s Treats will be served. Sponsored by the Action Committee for Career Services.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/21/16118/

This is a great opportunity for all students to come to the CSO interview suites to talk to career counselors, walk through the steps of OCI, and have all your OCI questions answered before Spring on campus interviews begin next week.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/21/16130/

Our general body meeting to organize events, give announcements, and fellowship with friends. Meetings are every other week.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/21/15959/

The Alumni Association is having a reception for new York alumni on Thursday, February 21 at the law office of Covington & Burling LLP, 620 Eighth Avenue at 6:30 p.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/21/15986/

The Law School's Excellence in Diversity Weekend will be February 22nd at the Law School and February 23rd at the Texas Exes Alumni Center.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/22/14757/

Spring Trial Academy - 4 day training program for 2L interscholastic mock trial students

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/22/16091/

Join leading restructuring and valuation experts–attorneys, private equity investors, bankers, financial advisors and workout specialists–to network and discuss cutting-edge valuation issues and market developments.

Presented by The American Bankruptcy Institute, The Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors, and The University of Texas School of Law

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/VA13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/22/14596/

Spring Trial Academy Instructor Meeting

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/22/16093/

The Law School's Excellence in Diversity Weekend will be February 22nd at the Law School and February 23rd at the Texas Exes Alumni Center.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/23/14758/

Join the Student Bar Association for our annual Casino Night party on Saturday, February 23 at Hilton Austin (500 E. 4th Street)! The party will include a casino, prizes, food, drinks, and a DJ! Casino Night is the last event of Law Week.

Tickets will go on sale in the Atrium on Monday, February 18.

If you have any questions, email texas.sba@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/23/15085/