Events Calendar

TELJ edits articles for Vol. 45 - lunch will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/12/19182/

Rising second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Fall On-Campus Interviews per employer requests. Session II will be held weekdays October 13-17, 2014.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/13/19379/

On Monday, September 8th, the Texas Law Alumni Association is pleased to announce that it will kick off its Texas Law Monday Morning Joe for all students. Please bring your favorite travel mug from home (we are “going green,” so no paper products will be provided) and enjoy FREE coffee every Monday morning to start off your week on behalf of the Alumni Association. Coffee will be located at stations throughout the building beginning at 8:45 am.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/13/19412/

ASAP will be selling tickets between 10-2 from Monday-Friday in the Atrium for our annual Pumpkins and Poker Tournament on Thursday, October 16th at Buffalo Billiards. All proceeds go to survivors of domestic violence. Please show your support! $15 to play, and $20 to play plus a t-shirt!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/13/19603/

Drawing Board Lunch -- Ronen Avraham

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/13/19660/

Abolishing Agency Independence Neomi Rao (Fed Soc) vs. Pete Schenkkan (ACS) Monday, Oct. 13th @ Noon Room TNH 3.142

Professor Neomi Rao from George Mason Law School (www.law.gmu.edu/faculty/directory/fulltime/rao_neomi) and Pete Schenkkan from Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody (http://www.gdhm.com/site/ourattorneys/pete_schenkkan/) will advocate for or against Abolishing Agency Independence.

Lunch provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/13/19699/

Rising second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Fall On-Campus Interviews per employer requests. Session II will be held weekdays October 13-17, 2014.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/14/19380/

ASAP will be selling tickets between 10-2 from Monday-Friday in the Atrium for our annual Pumpkins and Poker Tournament on Thursday, October 16th at Buffalo Billiards. All proceeds go to survivors of domestic violence. Please show your support! $15 to play, and $20 to play plus a t-shirt!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/14/19604/

TJOGEL hosts a panel of speakers to discuss Women in Energy Law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/14/19543/

Thinking about staying in Austin after law school? Then don't miss your chance to learn more about the Student Chapter of the Austin Young Lawyers Association. By joining, you can connect with practicing attorneys (under 40) who can give you advice specific to the Austin market.

Come and enjoy some lunch and listen to current members of the AYLA board discuss how they have benefited both personally and professionally from their involvement in the organization. We hope to see you there!

If you have questions or can't make the event but would like to join, please email Eleanor D’Ambrosio at eldambrosio@utexas.edu

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/14/19507/

Energy Center Distinguished Lecture by Suzanne Murray from 12-1 PM in TNH 2.124.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/14/19483/

Thurgood Marshall Legal Society presents Southern Comfort: Chicken & Waffles Fundraiser. On Tuesday October 14th, TMLS will be in the Susman Godfrey Atrium selling southern style breakfast from 12:00 pm – 2:30pm. This year, TMLS is offering a choice of Chicken with Belgian Waffles for $7 per plate and Chicken and Red Velvet or Pumpkin Waffles for $8 per plate. Vegetarians are welcome as well. We are offering Belgian Waffles for $4 per plate or a Red Velvet or Pumpkin Waffle for $5 per plate. Every menu option comes with free waffle toppings like strawberries, cool whip, maple syrup, chocolate syrup, butter, and Nutella. Don’t miss out! Come out on Tuesday for your SoCo lunch!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/14/19659/

The course provides a very basic introduction to meditation and yoga practices that can be performed at one’s desk (no equipment, getting on floor, etc. required). Students should commit to attending all four sessions.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/14/19272/

Bi-weekly meeting for the members of the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/14/19460/

The annual Gardere Mock Trial Tournament will consist of teams competing over the course of 5 weeks in front of local attorneys and judges. The teams will use their knowledge of evidentiary rules and trial skills attained during the Fall Litigation Institute to argue a variety of matters.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/14/19563/

Rising second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Fall On-Campus Interviews per employer requests. Session II will be held weekdays October 13-17, 2014.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/15/19381/

ASAP will be selling tickets between 10-2 from Monday-Friday in the Atrium for our annual Pumpkins and Poker Tournament on Thursday, October 16th at Buffalo Billiards. All proceeds go to survivors of domestic violence. Please show your support! $15 to play, and $20 to play plus a t-shirt!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/15/19605/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/15/19657/

Weekly luncheon for TexasLaw faculty members

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/15/19609/

Hobby Lobby and Religious Freedom Ryan Anderson (Fed Soc) v. Jan Soifer (ACS) Wednesday, Oct. 15th @ Noon Eidman Courtroom

Free lunch!!

Join ACS and FedSoc again on Wednesday for another debate, this time on the Hobby Lobby decision. Attorneys Jan Soifer of O'Connell & Soifer (http://oconnellsoifer.com/our-professionals/jan-soifer/) and Ryan Anderson from the Heritage Foundation (http://www.heritage.org/about/staff/a/ryan-anderson) will debate Hobby Lobby, Religious Liberty, and the ACA.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/15/19700/

UT Law’s Fundamentals of Immigration and Nationality Law—ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners—provides an overview of U.S. immigration laws, agencies and jargon, outlines the basics of family immigration law practice, offers an introduction to removal proceedings, details issues new practitioners face in managing an immigration practice, and features a Welcome Reception.

Continue on at the Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law for two full days of coverage on advanced issues.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/15/19005/

Rising second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Fall On-Campus Interviews per employer requests. Session II will be held weekdays October 13-17, 2014.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/16/19382/

UT Law’s Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law is ideal for practitioners of all experience levels, and provides an opportunity to meet with and learn from nationally recognized experts and to interact with colleagues. Get to know your fellow practitioners from around the state and hear how they are dealing with tough issues.

The 2-day program offers 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.

Come a day early for Wednesday's Fundamentals of Immigration and Nationality Law—ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/16/19006/

ASAP will be selling tickets between 10-2 from Monday-Friday in the Atrium for our annual Pumpkins and Poker Tournament on Thursday, October 16th at Buffalo Billiards. All proceeds go to survivors of domestic violence. Please show your support! $15 to play, and $20 to play plus a t-shirt!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/16/19606/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/16/19284/

The Center for Women in Law, through the Power Lunch Series, seeks to highlight prominent women lawyers from a wide range of career paths in the legal profession. Power Lunch attendees will have a chance to discuss their own career interests and goals in a supportive, informative, and judgment-free environment.

Series Line-up:

Tuesday, October 7, 2014: Video - Arianna Huffington, THRIVE: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom and Wonder (TNH 2.111)

Thursday, October 16, 2014: Linda L. Addison, Managing Partner, United States Practice, Norton Rose Fulbright (JON 5.206)

Tuesday, October 21, 2014: Susan L. Blount, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Prudential Financial, Inc. (TNH 2.111)

Tuesday, October 28, 2014: Arleas Upton Kea, Director, Division of Administration, FDIC (JON 5.257)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/16/19061/

Join Hodges Society Community Fellow Harry Reasoner, partner at Vinson & Elkins, and his wife Macey Reasoner, daughter of Society namesake Gus Hodges, for lunch and conversation.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/16/19475/

The Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice invites you to an information session on human rights internships and fellowships. This is a great opportunity to learn about opportunities with human rights organizations as well as international courts and tribunals. Former fellows and interns will share their experiences and will be available to answer questions. Law school faculty and the CSO will also be on hand to discuss the logistics and merits of these opportunities. Pizza will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/16/19586/

Reception followed by panel discussion, with members of the Law School community, the UT Spirit of Shakespeare players, and other Shakespearean scholars

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/16/18691/

Rising second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Fall On-Campus Interviews per employer requests. Session II will be held weekdays October 13-17, 2014.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/17/19383/

UT Law’s Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law is ideal for practitioners of all experience levels, and provides an opportunity to meet with and learn from nationally recognized experts and to interact with colleagues. Get to know your fellow practitioners from around the state and hear how they are dealing with tough issues.

The 2-day program offers 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.

Come a day early for Wednesday's Fundamentals of Immigration and Nationality Law—ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/17/19007/

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

Bagel breakfast for Energy Center LLMs hosted by Professor Melinda Taylor from 9:00-10:00 AM in Energy Center conference room (TNH 3.119F).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/17/19491/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/17/19656/

TELJ edits articles for Vol. 45 - lunch will be served in the Student Lounge whereas editing will take place in the library.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/17/19183/

Second of three Change It Up! Brown Bag discussions

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/17/19352/

Thurgood Marshall Legal Society will host an exam workshop for all 1Ls on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in TNH 2.140. This workshop will feature guests from Vinson & Elkins and other distinguished presenters who will provide students with exam strategies including how to effectively manage time during exams, dissect exam fact patterns and questions, and identify and frame relevant issues. Food and Refreshments will be provided. This workshop is open to all members of the class of 2017 regardless of membership in TMLS.

RSVP by Friday, October 17, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/18/19525/