Events Calendar

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/2018/02/19/35709/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/19/36204/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/20/36664/

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in the Eidman Courtroom and 12:45-1:45 p.m. in the Jury Room. Lunch served at 12:45.

RSVP by Tuesday, February 13, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

During the first hour, which is free and open to the public, Angie Junck of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, will discuss her work advocating for immigrants in a talk entitled “Leveraging Local Policymaking to Protect Texas Immigrants.” During the second hour she will meet with students more informally over lunch to discuss her life and career.

More about the Immigrant Legal Resource Center and Angie Junck: The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that works with and educates “immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector to continue to build a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people.” Angie Junck, the ILRC’s Supervising Attorney, manages several of ILRC’s program areas, including immigration consequences of crime, immigration enforcement, and immigrant youth. She helps coordinate two national collaboratives that address the intersection of the immigration and criminal legal systems—the Defending Immigrants Project, a collaborative devoted to protecting the rights of immigrants accused of crimes by providing advocacy and support within the criminal legal system and the Immigrant Justice Network, a collaborative to eliminate unjust immigration penalties for immigrants and end the criminalization of immigrant communities. She is a Commissioner with the American Bar Association's (ABA) Immigration Commission and is the co-chair of the Immigration Committee of the ABA's Criminal Justice Section.

The “Lives in the Law” speaker series focuses on the work and lives of lawyers who strive to improve the lives of others through litigation, advocacy and public service.

Hosted by the Career Services Office and the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/20/32264/

By application only

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/20/35127/

A multi-organization event discussing how to handle stereotypes in the workplace. UT Law alumni from Kirkland will be moderating.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/20/36224/

Join us for breakfast, Bible study, and fellowship every other Wednesday from 8-9am.

We will be doing a study called "The Gospel Goes to Work" this semester.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/21/35989/

Weekly luncheon for Texas Law faculty members. Faculty Lunch will start at 11:20 a.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/21/35569/

TMLS enjoys dinner with Judge Lora Livingston of the 261st District Court. She is the first African American woman to be elected or serve as a District Judge in Travis County, and she has been on the bench since 1999. She will speak and then take Q & A from the students.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/21/36804/

In-House Coaching Group

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/22/36305/

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/22/31485/

Attorneys will discuss their energy law practice over lunch with TJOGEL members.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/22/34864/

Find out why working in a small or midsize firm might be right for you. Panelists Nicole LeFave, '12, Weisbart Springer Hayes LLP; Stephanie Potter, '08, Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee; and Brad Beskin, '17, Nix Patterson & Roach will discuss how to effectively prepare for a career in a small or midsize firm, as well as strategies for building a network and finding opportunities.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, February 21, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/22/35526/

Learn more about the nonpartisan legislative agency, the Texas Legislative Council. Graduating 3Ls may apply to become Legislative Counsel (see Job Bank posting #24812; apply by February 26).

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, February 21, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/22/36926/

Celebrate Texas Independence Day a little early by attending a talk by the Texas Supreme Court's newest justice!

Free Chick-fil-a!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/22/37045/

The Texas Law Alumni Association is excited to announce the return of Popcorn Break in Spring 2018! Starting January 18, 2018, 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/2018/02/22/35510/

Faculty Women's Organization meeting

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/22/36644/

Dallas Admitted Students Reception 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. City Club Dallas, The Grill, 901 Main Street, 6900 Bank of America Plaza, Dallas, TX 75202

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/22/31511/

A&F is back with a brand new show, brand new script, but the same old shenanigans!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/22/36106/

Described by one partner at a top law firm as “the most practical tool I’ve encountered in my 20 years of practicing,” the Women in Law Institute is an all-day, intensive workshop for law students, judicial clerks, and LL.M.’s. Participants can look forward to expert presentations on the essential skills for navigating a successful career in law: effective communication, self-promotion, and networking. Following each lecture, students work in small groups led by distinguished practitioners (3:1 ratio) to perfect these skills through practice and individualized critiques in a supportive environment.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/23/32606/

Transactional law competition between schools across country.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/23/36110/

Constitutional Studies Luncheon, where Dr. Yaniv Roznai will present. The subject of his remarks will be “Unconstitutional Constitutional Amendments: The Limits of Amendment Powers” (Oxford 2017). Professor Forbath will chair the session, and Professor Levinson and Professor Ferreres Comella will both offer comments as discussants.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/23/36144/

We are hosting the annual top law reviews conference.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/25/36944/

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/2018/02/26/35710/

February meeting of the clinical faculty

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/26/35765/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/26/36584/

Knobbe Martens attorneys Maria Anderson and Bryan McWhorter will present on “Finding Your Match: Opportunities for IP Attorneys, What It Takes to Succeed, and Building a Career that Works for You.” Lunch will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/26/37089/

Tel Aviv University

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/26/35984/

By application only

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/27/35128/

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

Lawyers from Sidley Austin will be presenting to TBLS members on transactional law. The presentation will be followed by a reception.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/27/34504/

Weekly luncheon for Texas Law faculty members. Faculty Lunch will start at 11:20 a.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/28/35570/

Interested in being a Society Coordinator or Dean's Fellow in 2018-19? Come to this info session to hear about the requirements and amazing benefits of being a student leader in this program! Attendance is mandatory for all students who apply. Applications will be due at noon on Monday, March 12.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/28/37144/

Texas Law ACS will be screening the documentary "The 13th" by director Ava DuVernay. The 13th Amendment to the Constitution reads, “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States.” The film covers the progression from that second qualifying clause to the horrors of mass criminalization and the sprawling American prison industry.

Dinner will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/28/36984/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/03/01/36364/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/03/01/31506/

Join CCOs Forrest Deegan (Abercrombie & Fitch) and Scott Jensen (QVC), and Interim CCO Leslie Montalvo '15 (Dell Medical School) as they discuss the paths that led them to a career in Compliance.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, February 28, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/03/01/36085/

Women's Law Caucus is hosting a lunch with the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA). Gurinder Singh, Vice President of Operations & Strategic Development at MCCA, would like to meet with members of Texas Law's affinity groups. We invite you and your members to join us, and the event will be capped at the first 25 RSVPs.

RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/AXZBDHaOelPBsQNz1

Ms. Singh is traveling to Austin to discuss student volunteer opportunities at the organization's upcoming conference, the Global TEC Forum: Empowering Change in Technology, Education and Careers (G-TEC). G-TEC addresses diversity in the tech industry, the latest disruptions and challenges facing the legal profession, and how emerging technologies are changing the practice of law. G-TEC will be held April 12-13 at the JW Marriott in Downtown Austin. Students who volunteer will get to network with some of the most powerful attorneys in nationwide law firms and companies.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/03/01/37064/

Texas Law Fellowships is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to support and promote public interest lawyering at Texas Law and throughout the community. Each year, TLF awards $4000 fellowships to a large group of students who commit to spending their summer working at a qualifying public interest employer. Join TLF for an Info Session to learn more about the application process!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/03/01/37146/

The Texas Law Alumni Association is excited to announce the return of Popcorn Break in Spring 2018! Starting January 18, 2018, 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/2018/03/01/35511/

Mary Marshall Clark, Director of the Center for Oral History Research at Columbia University, will visit Professor Ann Cvetkovich’s Archival Fictions seminar in order to discuss Columbia University’s September 11, 2001 Oral History and Narrative Memory Project. All are welcome to attend.

Sponsored by the Archive and Human Rights Working Group with support from the Rapoport Center for Human Rights, LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, Department of English, and Ellen Clayton Garwood Centennial Professorship in English.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/03/01/36886/

Interested in being a Society Coordinator or Dean's Fellow in 2018-19? Come to this info session to hear about the requirements and amazing benefits of being a student leader in this program! Attendance is mandatory for all students who apply. Applications will be due at noon on Monday, March 12.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/03/01/37145/

Join us for a compliance leadership panel of UT alums discussing the continued evolution of the compliance profession. Panelists include Grace Fisher Renbarger, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, BazaarVoice, and Lecturer, McCombs School of Business; Scott Jensen, Ethics and Compliance Officer, QVC; and Forrest J. Deegan, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Abercrombie & Fitch. Moderated by Thomas Fox, Founder of the Compliance Podcast Network.  Hosted by the Career Services Office at Texas Law.

Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, February 28, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/03/01/36844/

Mary Marshall Clark, Director of the Center for Oral History Research at Columbia University, will explore the ethical, legal and constitutional issues that have arisen since the designation of Guantánamo Bay as a site of incarceration and torture for people suspected of terrorism against the United States, following the events of September 11, 2001. In 2008 the Center for Oral History Research at Columbia University developed a large-scale oral history project on the legal, political, ethical and moral consequences of the US sanctioning of this prison. The crisis engendered deep conversations on the consequences of the loss of habeas corpus, the implementation of sustained torture that was visible for the world to see, and the corruption of ethical associations such as the American Psychological Association through its support of government psychologists who contributed to the enhancement of torture techniques, as was revealed in our interviews and later made public by New York Times journalist James Risen. Reflecting on the creation of this ‘dark archive’ made up of over 350 hours of conversation with advocacy lawyers, judges, journalists, psychologists and former prisoners, I will attempt to answer the questions: 1) Why is oral history essential to understanding the disruptions of democracy, as well as its achievements? 2) How can the ‘archive’ represent those who are unseen and unheard, blindfolded from themselves and from us? And what is our role in interpreting the stories we collect and share? 3) What are the implications of constructing an archive on torture, in the country that has legitimized it?

Sponsored by the Archive and Human Rights Working Group with support from the Rapoport Center for Human Rights, LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, Department of English, and Ellen Clayton Garwood Centennial Professorship in English.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/03/01/36885/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/03/02/31264/

The public is invited to check out Texas Law!

Classroom Experience: Mock Law School Class 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM | TNH - Townes Hall, 2.137 Have you ever thought about going to law school? Join Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Elizabeth Bangs for a mock "trial" of a Law School class and to learn what life is like as a law student.

Lecture: So You Want to Go to Law School 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM | TNH - Townes Hall, 2.137 Get an overview of the application process and requirements for Law School admission. Learn about steps to take early in an academic career to better prepare for law school consideration.

Performance: Gold E. Locks Mock Trial 1:00 PM - 1:40 PM, 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM | CCJ - John B. Connally Center for Justice, Eidman Courtroom Law students perform in a mock trial with Gold E. Locks, a well-known storybook figure, as the defendant. The Honorable Don Willett, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, presides. Children in the courtroom will be selected to serve as the jurors.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/03/03/36605/