Events Calendar

One-day conference marking the public availability of the Uniform Law Commission archives held by the Tarlton Law Library, and celebrating the UT Law School's contributions to the work of the Uniform Law Commission. Several panel discussions will address the importance of archival research, the role of UT, and the future of uniform state legislation. The event will include morning and afternoon breaks and a luncheon with speaker.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/01/26/18604/

KBH Center Distinguished Lecture Date: Jan. 27, 2015 Location: Townes Hall 2.111 - Sheffield-Massey Room Speakers: Becky Klein, Principal, Klein Energy LLC Barry Smitherman, Former Chairman, Texas Railroad Commission Ms. Kleinman and Mr. Smitherman will be sharing their thoughts about the most important energy issues in Texas and their perspective on the wealth of economic opportunities presented by the growth of the energy industry in our state.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/01/27/19800/

The Texas Legislature is back in session! Join ACS for a preview of what we can expect from the 84th Texas Legislature with Ann Beeson, Executive Director of the Center for Public Policy Priorities. Lunch will be provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/01/29/20040/

EPS Reception

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/01/29/19988/

In this symposium hosted by the Texas Law Review, top science and law scholars will meet in the search for cross-cutting themes emerging at the intersection of science and law, with particular focus on issues arising in criminal justice, bioethics, and the environment.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/01/30/18953/

serve assorted pastries/muffins with coffee, hot tea and bottle water for breakfast (8 a.m.) to six Circuit Judges, a professor, one admin staff and one technical staff. enough for 10 people.

for lunch (12 noon) please provide box lunches from Bow-ties to Blue Jeans with soft drinks and water.

afternoon snack (2:30 p.m.) assorted cookies and water.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/01/30/19998/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/01/30/20002/

On Friday, January 30, 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.

Lunch will be served. RSVP on Eventbrite by Thursday, January 29, 2015.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/01/30/18966/

In this symposium hosted by the Texas Law Review, top science and law scholars will meet in the search for cross-cutting themes emerging at the intersection of science and law, with particular focus on issues arising in criminal justice, bioethics, and the environment.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/01/31/18954/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/01/31/20003/

Solitary confinement is the practice of isolating prisoners from any human contact for 22-24 hours a day. Join ACS for a talk on the constitutionality and the effects of solitary confinement practices with Burke Butler of the Texas Civil Rights Project, Cindy Eigler, Director of Nation Inside, and Jennifer Carreon of the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition. Alycia Welch, Legislative Aide to Rep. Elliott Naishtat, will also be in attendance to answer any questions; Alycia used to work with the LBJ School of Public Affairs and co-authored an investigative report on the safety and security of TJJD state secure facilities. Food provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/03/20042/

Each year, the Texas International Law Journal organizes a symposium related to a developing area of international law. This year, the journal has selected “Immigration and Freedom of Movement” as our topic. The symposium will be held at the Eidman Courtroom at the University of Texas School of Law on February 5, 2015. We are excited to announce that this year’s symposium will be one of the largest in the journal’s history, with ten speakers from three countries. We aim to explore issues concerning international trade and migrant workers; immigration detention and other restrictions on movement; and international human rights. We will additionally host a lunchtime roundtable discussion on recent developments in domestic immigration policy and its impact on Texas. We are also proud to welcome Professor Hiroshi Motomura from the University of California at Los Angeles to deliver our keynote address.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/05/18979/

Spring 2015 Distinguished Lecture Series Sponsored by the Energy Center Speaker: Jaime Spellings (Texas Law '86) Jaime Spellings (Texas Law '86) is Vice President and Senior Tax Counsel at ExxonMobil Corporation. He is also an adjunct professor in the Energy Center where he teaches a seminar on oil & gas taxation. Mr. Spellings' presentation will focus on his work at ExxonMobil, the world's largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, as well as how law school has shaped his career path.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/05/19791/