Events Calendar

Please join us for a talk by Pablo Ceriani, Professor of Law and Coordinator of the Migration & Human Rights Program at the National University of Lanús (Argentina). The talk is entitled "Human Rights and the Politics of Migration: A Latin American Perspective," and is co-sponsored by LLILAS BENSON. Light refreshments will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/29/18182/

Comparative Election Law: México - USA

Workshop with Justices from the Mexican Electoral Tribunal. Presentations in Spanish with simultaneous translation

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/30/18146/

Prof Heather Gerken presents "The Loyal Opposition" sponsored by the Tom Sealy lecture series

Attend “The Loyal Opposition,” a special presentation beginning at 5:30 p.m. by Heather Gerken, the J. Skelly Wright Professor of Law at Yale Law School. Gerken will discuss her research on democracy, including the importance of constructing institutions that allow for systematic dissent with a focus on American federalism. UT Austin professor of government and law Jeffrey Abramson will also offer comments on the subject. This endowed lecture is co-sponsored by the Department of Government and is preceded by a reception at 5 p.m. In the Jamail Pavilion outside the Eidman Courtroom.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/30/17028/

The Law School honors donors and students of endowed scholarships and fellowships on Thursday, January 30, at the Law School in the Robin C. Gibbs Atrium in the Stephen D. Susman Academic Center, 6:00 pm

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/30/18428/

On Friday, January 31, Heather Jarvis will be speaking about "Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps" during lunch from noon-1:15 p.m. as part of the Public Service Career Fair. Many government and nonprofit professionals stand to gain tens of thousands of dollars of student debt relief from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program established by the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. But the program requirements can be confusing. Heather knows how to break it down step-by-step so it makes sense once and for all. She'll also be discussing the Pay As You Earn Repayment Plan.

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A former capital defense attorney with law school debt, Heather Jarvis now dedicates her expertise to helping student loan borrowers make better decisions so that higher education can be a reality for all - not just those who can afford it. Specializing in training for high-debt borrowers and the people who love them, Heather has provided guidance and information to thousands of students and alumni.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/31/17812/

Please join us for the inaugural event in the Rapoport Center’s 2014 Colloquium on Comparing European and North American Approaches to Human Rights, organized in collaboration with the Center for European Studies and funded in part by a grant from the European Union. The first event, co-sponsored by the Strauss Center for International Security and Law, will focus on “Approaches to Counter-terrorism.” Light refreshments will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/02/03/17577/

UT Law will celebrate the life of John Sutton, our former dean and a long time colleague. Friends and colleagues are welcome to join the UT Law family in this event. A cocktail reception will take place from 4:00-4:30 p.m. Remarks will then be given on Sutton's life and impact on UT Law from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m, with a reception to follow.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/02/03/18252/

WASHINGTON, D.C. ALUMNI RECEPTION Tuesday, February 4 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Baker Botts L.L.P. The Warner 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20004-2400

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/02/04/18430/

Join the Public Interest Law Association Tuesday, February 4th at 7:00PM for our monthly Potluck. We will hear from professors and practitioners about their public interest career paths as well as from representatives from other public interest student organizations.

There is no better way to get plugged in to the public interest community than to attend PILA Potlucks!

This month we'll be focusing on the government side of public interest work, and our guests will include: Amanda Arriaga, Chief Administrative Officer at the Department of Public Safety; Susan Nold, General Counsel to Senator Kirk Watson; Kasey Feldman-Thomason, General Counsel for the Public Utility Commission; and Shannon Edmonds, Director of Governmental Relations for the Texas District and County Attorneys Association.

PILA will provide the main meal and drinks. Please bring an additional side dish or dessert to share.

Need a ride? We are setting up a carpool for those of you who don’t have transportation from and back to campus. Contact sarahpbryant@gmail.com to get your name on the carpool list.

Location: 1701 Maple Ave, Austin, TX 78702

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/02/04/17511/

NEW YORK ALUMNI RECEPTION Wednesday, February 5 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cravath, Swain & Moore LLP Worldwide Plaza 825 Eighth Avenue New York, New York 10019-7475

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/02/05/18429/

American Constitutional Society (UT Chapter) in conjunction with the UT Law Civil Rights Clinic will be hosting an event on Friday February 7th at 1:00p.m to discuss the reality that in the United States specifically in the Trayvon Martin case, race and laws are inextricably intertwined. We will be discussing the role of race in the murder,trial and national discussion about the case. Speaking on the issue is Professor Yankah of Cardozo School of Law, he is a Professor of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure and is featured in op-ed pieces in the New York Times and HuffingtonPost discussing some of these issues.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/02/07/18208/