Events Calendar

Apply for a positon on the Texas Law Fellowships (TLF) Board! Information and applications available at texaslawfellowships.org. Applications due on Monday, April 8th by 5:00pm.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/03/31/16453/

Apply for a positon on the Texas Law Fellowships (TLF) Board! Information and applications available at texaslawfellowships.org. Applications due on Monday, April 8th by 5:00pm.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/01/16454/

Come Rock Out Against Violence on Thursday, April 4 at the Abuse Survivors Assistance Program's spring fundraiser! All proceeds go directly to local survivors of domestic violence in need of emergency funds, so you can have a great time for a great cause. Doors open at 8pm at the Blind Pig and the music, featuring bands La Snacks, Chesterfield, and Finding Reason, will start around 8:30. Tickets will be on sale in the Atrium April 1-4 for $10, and at the door for $12.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/01/16417/

Pro Bono Reporting Campaign

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/01/16440/

CHLSA lunch meeting featuring Robert Chesney as speaker

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/01/16393/

It's that time again, when the Justices of SCOTUS are hearing arguments and making decisions like the true movers and shakers they are! Please join the American Constitution Society in welcoming Jason Steed for Tiff's Treats, beverages, and a riveting discussion on the 4th Amendment search and seizure cases currently before the Supreme Court.

WHEN: Monday, April 1 at 2:15 pm WHERE: TNH 3.142 WHAT: Milk + cookies (the perfect afternoon snack)

Jason is an alumnus of The University of Texas School of Law and an appellate lawyer who regularly speaks about cases and issues before the U.S. Supreme Court. He is co-counsel in the same-sex divorce cases currently pending before the Texas Supreme Court, and later this year he will argue a prisoner's Eighth Amendment appeal before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/01/16434/

Apply for a positon on the Texas Law Fellowships (TLF) Board! Information and applications available at texaslawfellowships.org. Applications due on Monday, April 8th by 5:00pm.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/02/16455/

Come Rock Out Against Violence on Thursday, April 4 at the Abuse Survivors Assistance Program's spring fundraiser! All proceeds go directly to local survivors of domestic violence in need of emergency funds, so you can have a great time for a great cause. Doors open at 8pm at the Blind Pig and the music, featuring bands La Snacks, Chesterfield, and Finding Reason, will start around 8:30. Tickets will be on sale in the Atrium April 1-4 for $10, and at the door for $12.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/02/16418/

Pro Bono Reporting Campaign

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/02/16442/

This program provides information about judicial internships during school term, in either the fall or spring. 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. Attendees include Justice Debra Lehrmann, ’82, Supreme Court of Texas; Judge Lee Yeakel, ’69, U.S. Court for the Western District of Texas; Judge Christopher Mott, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas; Judge Craig Bennett and Judge Tommy Broyles with the State Office of Administrative Hearings; and Julie Urice, '09, Staff Attorney for Judge Elsa Alcala, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. RSVP by Monday, April 1, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/02/15795/

For 3Ls still seeking permanent employment, come learn about UT Law's Long Career Launch Program. Strategies will be discussed on how to maximize the benefit of LCLP and similar postgraduate programs. You will also obtain practical advice on how to make your job search more efficient and productive. You may attend either the Tuesday or Thursday session. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, April 1, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/02/15913/

The Rapoport Center is currently accepting applications for the 2013-2014 Human Rights Scholars Program. Come to an info session to learn more. Current scholars Mark Dawson, Vanshika Vij, and Meredith Weaver will be available to talk about their experience and answer questions. Pizza will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/02/16470/

TJOGEL All board Meeting, Executive and Editorial Boards

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/02/16468/

Apply for a positon on the Texas Law Fellowships (TLF) Board! Information and applications available at texaslawfellowships.org. Applications due on Monday, April 8th by 5:00pm.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/03/16456/

Come Rock Out Against Violence on Thursday, April 4 at the Abuse Survivors Assistance Program's spring fundraiser! All proceeds go directly to local survivors of domestic violence in need of emergency funds, so you can have a great time for a great cause. Doors open at 8pm at the Blind Pig and the music, featuring bands La Snacks, Chesterfield, and Finding Reason, will start around 8:30. Tickets will be on sale in the Atrium April 1-4 for $10, and at the door for $12.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/03/16419/

Pro Bono Reporting Campaign

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/03/16443/

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

This workshop is designed for 3Ls entering public interest law, government service, or any other field that qualifies for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Explore federal loan repayment and loan forgiveness programs and the UT Law Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) in greater depth in a small group setting. Bring your laptops and your questions. Nicole Simmons, Director of Public Service Programs in the CSO, and Mary Crouter, Assistant Director of the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law, will facilitate the session. Students attending should be familiar with the material presented by Heather Jarvis from her presentation, “Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps.” Lunch will be served afterwards. RSVP by Tuesday, April 2, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/03/15914/

Professor Thomas McGarity will talk about his research interests and methods, including the research involved in his latest book, Freedom to Harm.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/03/16266/

The Alumni Association is having a reception for all Chicago area alumni on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the law firm of Johnson & Bell, 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 2700, at 6:00 p.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/03/15549/

Now in its 25th year, UT Law’s Health Law Conference brings together government officials, leading in-house attorneys from major hospitals and medical institutions, as well as legal and financial advisors representing hospitals, healthcare providers and physicians.

Held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Houston, the 2013 conference provides practical and detailed coverage of the updates, key issues, strategies and opportunities facing members of the healthcare community, including:

- Wednesday evening Concurrent Sessions: Fundamentals and a special In-House Counsel only - Focused series of sessions on Transactions including physician-hospital contractual arrangements, network alignment models and M&A - Healthcare Year-in-Review—including regulatory changes and policy initiatives - An extensive analysis of the HHSC transformations being made to the Medicaid Managed Care program by HHSC leaders - The Prosecution of an In-House Corporate Counsel—A Cautionary Tale and Lessons Learned presented by former GlaxoSmithKline in-house attorney Lauren Stevens and former FDA Associate Chief Counsel Mark Brown - A comprehensive review of recent decisions affecting the liabilities and duties of healthcare providers - 4.00 hours of ethics credit including a panel of experts discussing ethical issues faced by health law practitioners - Multiple networking opportunities including Thursday’s Luncheon Table Topics

Register at www.utcle.org/conferences/HL13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/03/16237/

Apply for a positon on the Texas Law Fellowships (TLF) Board! Information and applications available at texaslawfellowships.org. Applications due on Monday, April 8th by 5:00pm.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/04/16457/

Now in its 25th year, UT Law’s Health Law Conference brings together government officials, leading in-house attorneys from major hospitals and medical institutions, as well as legal and financial advisors representing hospitals, healthcare providers and physicians.

Held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Houston, the 2013 conference provides practical and detailed coverage of the updates, key issues, strategies and opportunities facing members of the healthcare community, including:

- Wednesday evening Concurrent Sessions: Fundamentals and a special In-House Counsel only - Focused series of sessions on Transactions including physician-hospital contractual arrangements, network alignment models and M&A - Healthcare Year-in-Review—including regulatory changes and policy initiatives - An extensive analysis of the HHSC transformations being made to the Medicaid Managed Care program by HHSC leaders - The Prosecution of an In-House Corporate Counsel—A Cautionary Tale and Lessons Learned presented by former GlaxoSmithKline in-house attorney Lauren Stevens and former FDA Associate Chief Counsel Mark Brown - A comprehensive review of recent decisions affecting the liabilities and duties of healthcare providers - 4.00 hours of ethics credit including a panel of experts discussing ethical issues faced by health law practitioners - Multiple networking opportunities including Thursday’s Luncheon Table Topics

Register at www.utcle.org/conferences/HL13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/04/16238/

Come Rock Out Against Violence on Thursday, April 4 at the Abuse Survivors Assistance Program's spring fundraiser! All proceeds go directly to local survivors of domestic violence in need of emergency funds, so you can have a great time for a great cause. Doors open at 8pm at the Blind Pig and the music, featuring bands La Snacks, Chesterfield, and Finding Reason, will start around 8:30. Tickets will be on sale in the Atrium April 1-4 for $10, and at the door for $12.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/04/16420/

Softdrinks for TIPLJ Members and for new staff editors.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/04/16522/

Pro Bono Reporting Campaign

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/04/16444/

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

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/2013/04/04/15962/

Environmental law is a growing field that covers many different issues and career paths. Come learn more about environmental law from practitioners in the public interest, private, and government sector. Speakers include Michael Nasi, Partner at Jackson Walker LLP; Betsy Peticolas, Staff Attorney at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Steve McMillen, Texas Instruments Inc.; Vic Ramirez, Lower Colorado River Authority; Cindy Smiley, Smiley Law Firm; Walt Shelton Professor at Baylor Law School; Chris Smith, Associate with Thompson & Knight LLP; and Gerald Torres, Bryant Smith Chair in Law at the University of Texas at Austin.

Refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by: State Bar of Texas Environmental & Natural Resources Law Section (ENRLS), the Texas Environmental Law Journal (TELJ), and the Environmental Law Society (ELS).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/04/16463/

Come Rock Out Against Violence at the Abuse Survivors Assistance Program's spring fundraiser! All proceeds go directly to local survivors of domestic violence in need of emergency funds, so you can have a great time for a great cause. Features bands include local Austin groups La Snacks and Chesterfield, and out-of-town guests Finding Reason.

When: Thursday, April 4. Doors at 8:00. Where: the Blind Pig Pub on 6th Street. Drink specials!

Tickets will be on sale in the Atrium April 1-4 for $10, and at the door for $12. Contact cawagner@utexas.edu with any questions.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/04/16416/

Meeting/lunch for the instructors of the Academy (workshop for 2L interscholastic mock trial team)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/05/16295/

Apply for a positon on the Texas Law Fellowships (TLF) Board! Information and applications available at texaslawfellowships.org. Applications due on Monday, April 8th by 5:00pm.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/05/16458/

Building on the Justice Center’s education-directed pro bono initiatives and law students’ interest in education reform, the conference will focus on the law as a tool to close the educational achievement gap, with a special focus on Texas. Closing the achievement gap requires a multi-faceted approach that addresses issues at the community, school, and policy levels. This conference, aimed at education reformers, lawyers, educators, policy makers, scholars, and students, will explore ongoing efforts to close the achievement gap as well as possible future initiatives. Morning panels will address education reform efforts through government and legislative action and litigation. The lunchtime keynote will be followed by an afternoon panel for students and young lawyers on building a legal career focused on addressing the achievement gap. The conference will conclude with an informal reception.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/05/15921/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/05/14240/

Now in its 25th year, UT Law’s Health Law Conference brings together government officials, leading in-house attorneys from major hospitals and medical institutions, as well as legal and financial advisors representing hospitals, healthcare providers and physicians.

Held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Houston, the 2013 conference provides practical and detailed coverage of the updates, key issues, strategies and opportunities facing members of the healthcare community, including:

- Wednesday evening Concurrent Sessions: Fundamentals and a special In-House Counsel only - Focused series of sessions on Transactions including physician-hospital contractual arrangements, network alignment models and M&A - Healthcare Year-in-Review—including regulatory changes and policy initiatives - An extensive analysis of the HHSC transformations being made to the Medicaid Managed Care program by HHSC leaders - The Prosecution of an In-House Corporate Counsel—A Cautionary Tale and Lessons Learned presented by former GlaxoSmithKline in-house attorney Lauren Stevens and former FDA Associate Chief Counsel Mark Brown - A comprehensive review of recent decisions affecting the liabilities and duties of healthcare providers - 4.00 hours of ethics credit including a panel of experts discussing ethical issues faced by health law practitioners - Multiple networking opportunities including Thursday’s Luncheon Table Topics

Register at www.utcle.org/conferences/HL13

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/05/16239/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/05/15149/

Trial skills workshop for 2L interscholastic mock trial team

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/05/16294/

CHLSA will be honoring Hispanic Policy Makers at the 30th annual Banquet. Please join us to celebrate movers and skakers in policy making! To purchase tickets, email alexinezacarias@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/05/16099/

Apply for a positon on the Texas Law Fellowships (TLF) Board! Information and applications available at texaslawfellowships.org. Applications due on Monday, April 8th by 5:00pm.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/06/16459/

12th Annual Transactional Clinical Conference

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/06/15460/