Events Calendar

On Monday, February 1, the Texas Law Alumni Association is pleased to announce that it will kick off its Spring 2016 Townes Hall Morning Coffee for all students every Monday morning. 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 one, large station located near the 1L Classrooms (by TNH 2.140, TNH 2.139, etc.) beginning at 8:45 am.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/04/21820/

Prof. Jonathan Mitchell (Stanford Law) and Prof. Sanford Levinson (Texas Law) discuss Prof. Mitchell's textualist theory of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Prof. Mitchell currently teaches at Stanford Law. He formerly taught at Texas Law. He was the Texas Solicitor General from 2010–2015, a Justice Scalia clerk, and a University of Chicago School of Law alumnus.

***FREE RAISING CANE'S!***

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/04/22040/

Lunch and Learn with Scott Schwind, Jones Day

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/04/22007/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/04/21710/

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, PC invites all 1L & 2L students to join them for breakfast tacos in the Law School Atrium. Attorney and recruiting personnel will be in attendance to answer questions about the firm on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Please stop by on your way to class.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/05/22010/

SARA Sanctuary (Society for Animal Rescue and Adoption) is bringing some of their furry friends to campus for some fun and stress relief. Sponsored by the Student Affairs Office and SALDF.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/05/21934/

Stop by the Juice Austin truck for Austin's best fresh juices, superfood smoothies, salads & other healthy goodness.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/05/21933/

Pizza and drinks will be available to students who log their pro bono hours at the table, or who have already logged their hours.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/05/22038/

Niki Moore of PracticePro, together with Christopher Rogers, Partner, Haynes and Boone (Dallas); Jennifer Poppe, '98, Partner, Vinson & Elkins (Austin); Robert Slovak, '99, Partner, Gardere Wynne Sewell (Dallas); and Jennifer Tung, Senior Counsel at Uber (Austin), will discuss how to excel in your summer clerkship, exceed employer expectations, seek work and manage assignments, balance priorities and deadlines in a professional manner, build successful relationships, and identify opportunities and avoid pitfalls in social events. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, April 4, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/05/21647/

3Ls and LLMs are invited to get a jump on studying for the bar with these skills based sessions. Learn how to effectively write bar exam essay answers. TX bar questions will be used as examples. Sessions take place on Tuesdays from noon-1pm in TNH 2.124 and repeat Thursday from 1-2pm in TNH 2.124. This is a three week series beginning the week of March 28, which builds on the exercise from the previous week.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/05/21949/

Panelists will discuss strategies for negotiating job offers with small or midsize firms and what questions to ask before accepting. Topics will include salary negotiations and resources for researching salaries and benefits. Breakfast will be served. RSVP by Tuesday, April 5 , on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Co-Sponsored by Women's Law Caucus.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/06/22017/

Planning meeting for CW16.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/06/22056/

Weekly luncheon for Texas Law faculty members

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/06/20923/

Pizza and drinks will be available to students who log their pro bono hours at the table, or who have already logged their hours.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/06/22039/

Join SALDF and Gene Bauer for a discussion on the physical, mental, and environmental benefits of a plant-based diet.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/06/21932/

Staff Birthday celebration for April 2016

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/06/21547/

Organizations from across campus will be in the Atrium from 10am-2pm with information about all aspects of mental, physical, and emotional health.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/07/22036/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/07/21310/

Working for a nonprofit or government agency this summer? This session will prepare you to thrive and get the most out of your summer work experience.

Professor Scott McCown, along with a panel of students familiar with nonprofit and government settings, will discuss how to handle opportunities and challenges that come up in these unique work environments, including getting great work and supervision, and steering clear of ethical pitfalls.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, April 6, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/07/21658/

3Ls and LLMs are invited to get a jump on studying for the bar with these skills based sessions. Learn how to effectively write bar exam essay answers. TX bar questions will be used as examples. Sessions take place on Tuesdays from noon-1pm in TNH 2.124 and repeat Thursday from 1-2pm in TNH 2.124. This is a three week series beginning the week of March 28, which builds on the exercise from the previous week.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/07/21948/

The Texas Law Alumni Association and Student Affairs Office are excited to announce the return of Popcorn Break in Spring 2016! Starting January 21, 2016, Popcorn Break will be every Thursday afternoon from 1:30 – 2:30 pm. The popcorn will be located in the Tom Clark Lounge. We look forward to seeing you there!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/07/21619/

This year's conference will explore inequality and human rights, addressing questions related to what we know of global, domestic, and regional inequality, and how various forms of and theories about inequality affect human rights work. A cross-regional, interdisciplinary group of activists, policymakers, and academics will work together to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the human rights movement’s efforts to address the issue.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/07/21374/

1L sign-up is on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, MARCH 8, on Symplicity. Space is limited to the first 75 1Ls! Learn the finer points of business dining and protocol over a three-course seated dinner presented by Mary Crane (www.marycrane.com). The dinner is generously sponsored by Locke Lord LLP, who will be hosting a cocktail reception for registered attendees prior to dinner from 6:15-7:00 p.m. All guests should be seated for dinner by 7:00 p.m. Dress is business casual.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/07/21968/

This year's conference will explore inequality and human rights, addressing questions related to what we know of global, domestic, and regional inequality, and how various forms of and theories about inequality affect human rights work. A cross-regional, interdisciplinary group of activists, policymakers, and academics will work together to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the human rights movement’s efforts to address the issue.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/08/21377/

Ed Rhyne and and Efren Acosta, M&A/Securities Partners from Norton Rose Fulbright, will teach a seminar on Mergers & Acquisitions. The seminar will give a brief introduction and breakdown of many topics including confidentiality, legal due diligence, indemnities, closing the transaction, and many more. This one-day course is a great jumpstart for prepping for a summer internship and a strong introduction for anyone interested in pursuing or learning more about corporate law. Resume credit will be given, and breakfast and lunch will be provided. Resume Credit provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/08/21743/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/08/21732/

This year's conference will explore inequality and human rights, addressing questions related to what we know of global, domestic, and regional inequality, and how various forms of and theories about inequality affect human rights work. A cross-regional, interdisciplinary group of activists, policymakers, and academics will work together to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the human rights movement’s efforts to address the issue.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/09/21725/

On Monday, February 1, the Texas Law Alumni Association is pleased to announce that it will kick off its Spring 2016 Townes Hall Morning Coffee for all students every Monday morning. 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 one, large station located near the 1L Classrooms (by TNH 2.140, TNH 2.139, etc.) beginning at 8:45 am.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/11/21821/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/11/22055/

Immigration Enforcement, DACA/DAPA, Presidential Executive Power

A forum exploring the legal issues, procedure, and policy implications of the Supreme Court's impending hearing and ruling

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/11/22037/

Come learn how to succeed in On-Campus Interviews. We will discuss how to prepare effective application materials; how to sell yourself in a 20-minute interview; why networking is important and how to do it; professional etiquette tips for receptions, meals, and correspondence; and how to respond to offers. Panelists include: Angela Olivarez, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, L.L.P. Houston; Mike Laussade ’06, Jackson Walker, L.L.P., Dallas; Doug Getten, Paul Hastings L.L.P., Houston; and Nick Dhesi ’10, Latham & Watkins LLP, Houston.

Amy’s Ice Cream will be served. RSVP by Friday, April 8, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/11/21929/

The National Association of Women Judges present the Color of Justice Program

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/12/22045/

Learn about some of the more popular project-based fellowships obtained by Texas Law graduates. You’ll learn about the application process and strategies for putting together a competitive fellowship application. Panelists include Hannah Alexander, 3L and 2016 Equal Justice Works Fellow with the Equal Justice Center; Hannah Herzog, 3L and 2016 Equal Justice Works Fellow with the Texas Civil Rights Project; Karly Jo Dixon, 3L and 2016 Equal Justice Works Fellow with the Texas Fair Defense Project. The Skadden Foundation, Soros Justice and Justice Corps fellowships will also be discussed. Moderated by Nicole Simmons, Director of Public Service Programs, Career Services Office.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, April 11, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/12/22020/

The Association of Corporate Counsel - Austin Chapter will present a panel discussion on the practice of corporate in-house law. Panelists include Tanya Avila, Worldpay SN, LLC; Scott J. Depta, Active Power, Inc.; Joe Fuqua of ARM, Inc.; Heather Johnston, Gemalto; and Jonathan Kaplan, RetailMeNot, Inc.

Always wondered what these lawyers do? How they got their jobs? Learn about corporate hiring practices, what it is like to be in-house counsel, and how law firm and in-house practices differ.

RSVP by Monday, April 11, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab. Reception immediately following in the Susman Godfrey Atrium from 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/12/21979/

Weekly luncheon for Texas Law faculty members

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/13/20924/

The Public Interest Law Association invites you to attend a lunch panel on trauma-informed services and self-care in public interest practice and beyond. Local attorneys will offer guidance and perspective regarding engaging with clients who have experienced trauma and practicing self-care.

Panelists include:

Mollie Spalding-Clinical instructor at Texas Law's Capital Punishment Clinic Abby Anna Batko-Taylor--UT alum, recipient of a UT Law postgraduate fellowship, attorney at TRLA Sarah Worthington--attorney at TRLA with the Texas Foster Youth Justice Project

Lunch will be provided! We hope to see you there!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/13/22071/

Join the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund for a conversation on "Advocacy Beyond the Law" for animal rights.

Guest speakers include:

Mariann Sullivan - is a lawyer and an adjunct professor of animal law at Columbia Law School. She is the former chair of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial Insurance Practice Section’s Animal Law Committee. With David Wolfson, she is the author of a trilogy of articles on farmed animals and the law: “Foxes in the Henhouse: Animals Agribusiness and the Law, A Modern American Fable” in Animal Rights: Current Debates and New Directions; “What’s Good for the Goose," The Supreme Court of Israel, Foie Gras, and the Future of Farmed Animals in the United States,” in the 2007 volume of the Duke Journal of Law and Contemporary Problems; and “If it Looks Like a Duck: New Jersey, The Regulation of Common Farming Practices, and the Meaning of ‘Humane,’” in Animal Law and the Courts. Mariann is also the author of “The Animal Welfare Act: What’s That?” which was published in the New York State Bar Association Journal. She has spoken at various conferences and animal law related events throughout the country, as well as Animal Rights Africa’s Animal Law Review Consultation Workshop in Johannesburg.

Jasmin Singer - is the Executive Director of the nonprofit, Our Hen House, a multimedia hub of opportunities to change the world for animals. With her partner, animal rights lawyer Mariann Sullivan, she produces a television show (also called Our Hen House) as well as a Webby-recognized weekly podcast and an online magazine. She has written for numerous online publications, including Huffington Post and MindBodyGreen, has appeared on The Dr. Oz Show, HuffPo Live, and can be seen in the award-winning documentaries Vegucated and The Ghosts in Our Machine.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/13/21966/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/14/21311/

Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP invites all 1L students to join them for a lunch taco and treat in the Law School Atrium. Attorney and recruiting personnel will be in attendance to answer questions about the firm on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Please stop by during your lunch break.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/14/22060/

Stop by and learn more about the student-run Action Committee for Career Services (ACCS; pronounced 'Aces'), who partner with the Career Services Office to perform employer outreach, greet employers during on-campus recruiting programs and receptions, and help develop career-related resources. Apply online to become a member today!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/14/22065/

We often say America has more problems than we should tolerate and more solutions than we use. Advocates and program directors with Environment America take their skills to tackle some of our greatest challenges, including global warming, access to clean drinking water, air pollution that makes Americans sick, and the fight for 100% renewable energy, all while raising the public profile of some of our most common sense solutions. Environment America, the nation’s leading grassroots field advocacy environmental group, works to protect clean air, clean water and open spaces, and we’re looking for recent law grads to take on these important leadership roles in our organization. Come learn about postgraduate opportunities available with Environment Texas & its affiliates from Sara Smith, Staff Attorney with Environment Texas. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, April 13, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/14/22002/

William Wayne Justice Center Open House

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/14/21993/

The Texas Law Alumni Association and Student Affairs Office are excited to announce the return of Popcorn Break in Spring 2016! Starting January 21, 2016, Popcorn Break will be every Thursday afternoon from 1:30 – 2:30 pm. The popcorn will be located in the Tom Clark Lounge. We look forward to seeing you there!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/14/21620/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/14/22058/

Join Dean Farnsworth as he welcomes three of Texas Law's most distinguished alumni to campus for a lively panel discussion on succeeding in your 2nd and 3rd year of law school, as well as preparing (while in law school) for life as a young attorney.

Panelists will include: Former Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson, '88 (Community Fellow for Sutton Society)

Arleas Upton Kea, '79, '82 (Community Fellow for Green Society)

Judge Robert L. Pitman, '88 (Community Fellow for Cadena Society)

Reception to follow in the Sheffield Room.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/14/21990/

All Texas Law international and domestic LL.M. students and international exchange students are invited to meet and network with Texas Law LL.M. alumni and friends to learn about their student experience and career path after graduation. Hosted by the Texas Law Career Services Office and International Student Programs, this mixer is a great way to expand your network and meet local LL.M. alumni, so don't miss out!

Texas Law LL.M. Alumni-Student Mixer Thursday, April 14, 2016 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Scholz Garten 1607 San Jacinto Blvd. in Austin (map)

Scholz Garten is one mile from the Law School, which is about a 15-20 minute walk (see map above). RSVP by Thursday, April 7, Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab. Dress is business casual.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/14/22047/

Women's Law Caucus will present their professor of the year award.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/14/22048/

This year’s Reunion is April 15–16, 2016 and honors classes whose years end in “1” and “6” from 1966–2011. All Texas Law alumni are encouraged to attend the festivities. Registration is now open! Please visit https://law.connect.utexas.edu/LawReunion2016 to register.

Friday, April 15

7:00 p.m. – Reunion Kickoff Party on the Four Seasons Lawn

Saturday, April 16

9:00 a.m. - On-site registration and continental breakfast in the Susman Godfrey Atrium of the Law School.

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CLE Classes

11:45 a.m. – Dean's State of the Law School Address

12:15 p.m. – Lunch on the Lawn with fellow alumni and your favorite professors

6:30 p.m. – Honored Class Parties. Please visit https://law.utexas.edu/alumni/featured-events/reunion-2016/ for more information.

For questions, email reunion@law.utexas.edu or call 512.232.5891

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/15/20463/

The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Court competition is a 64-person, single-elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas School of Law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/15/21335/

TILJ presents its yearly symposium with co-sponsorship from the Strauss Center for International Law and Security on international law topics surrounding the grave threat of the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/15/21603/

Come learn what scientists are discovering about the effects on the water cycle of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CEC's)--plastics, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, microbeads, and other substances. Learn what policy-makers, litigators, and social activists are doing about these new toxics. And learn what YOU can do about them, since--right now--the chances are that we are all poisoning our water, the life that's in it, and ultimately ourselves.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/15/22051/

Texas Environmental Law Journal Symposium co-hosted with the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/15/21497/

The Center for Women in Law will hold their biennial awards luncheon honoring the recipient of the Hortense Ward Courageous Leader Award and featuring a keynote speaker.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/15/21163/

This year’s Reunion is April 15–16, 2016 and honors classes whose years end in “1” and “6” from 1966–2011. All Texas Law alumni are encouraged to attend the festivities. Registration is now open! Please visit https://law.connect.utexas.edu/LawReunion2016 to register.

Friday, April 15

7:00 p.m. – Reunion Kickoff Party on the Four Seasons Lawn

Saturday, April 16

9:00 a.m. - On-site registration and continental breakfast in the Susman Godfrey Atrium of the Law School.

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. - "Disclosure is the New Ethics: are you saying what you should be?" with Tracy ('86) and Jim ('84) McCormack, 1 hour ethics CLE credit, Townes Hall, 2.138

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - "Back to School" with Professor Johanson, Townes Hall, 2.137

11:45 a.m. – Dean's State of the Law School Address, Charles I. Francis Auditorium

12:15 p.m. – Lunch on the Lawn with fellow alumni and your favorite professors

6:30 p.m. – Honored Class Parties. Please visit https://law.utexas.edu/alumni/featured-events/reunion-2016/ for more information.

For questions, email reunion@law.utexas.edu or call 512.232.5891

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/16/20464/

The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Court competition is a 64-person, single-elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas School of Law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/04/16/21336/