Events Calendar

Beginning Monday, September 10, the Texas Law Alumni Association will kick off its 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 your week off right on behalf of the Alumni Association. Coffee will be located at one, large stations located near the 1L Classrooms (by TNH 2.140, TNH 2.319) beginning at 8:45am until it's gone, so get there early!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/22/40737/

Introduce the value of the Mentoring Program to all new 1L students. Provide insight from mentors who have been a part of the Mentoring Program and all the incredible lessons and experiences it has to offer to a 1L student.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/22/39406/

Larry Sager, "An Upside Down Masterpiece"

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/22/40627/

Professor Postlewaite, a tax scholar at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, will explain the benefits of pursuing a LLM Tax degree after earning a juris doctor and how it can assist you with building a tax law career. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Friday, October 19, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/22/41805/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/22/39705/

Come learn about the projects students will participate in during Pro Bono in January 2019.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/22/41986/

On October 23rd and 24th, the Strauss Center will host its second cybersecurity training session for legal and policy professionals. The event is a customized workshop led by Professor Matt Tait, introducing an array of core technical concepts for non-technical professionals interested in cybersecurity issues. This event is by invitation only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/23/42128/

Jackson Walker LLP invites all 2L and 3L 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, October 23, 2018. Be sure to stop by on your way to class.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/23/42306/

Pro Bono Scholars and PB in J Leadership Team members will be available to talk about how to get involved in pro bono at Texas Law and answers all your questions about the 2019 Pro Bono in January Winter Service Trip.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/23/42225/

Power Lunch Series featuring Karen Popp, Partner and Global Co-Chair, White Collar & Compliance Group at Sidley Austin LLP.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/23/38846/

The Peggy Browning Fund, whose mission is to educate and inspire the next generation of law students to become advocates for workplace justice, is conducting a regional workshop about labor law and the career paths available. Moderated by Bill Beardall from the Equal Justice Center and Texas Law Clinical Professor and Director. Panelists include Sophie Elsner, PBF '15, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid; Phillip Melton, PBF '18; Jacqueline Odum, PBF '18; and Glenda Pittman, Glenda Pittman & Associates, P.C.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, October 22, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/23/40005/

Evan Young, Professor Vladeck, Jane Webre, and Scott Keller will discuss the 5th Circuit

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/23/40886/

Dean Farnsworth invites Section 4.1 for an ice cream social and conversation.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/23/41272/

On October 23rd and 24th, the Strauss Center will host its second cybersecurity training session for legal and policy professionals. The event is a customized workshop led by Professor Matt Tait, introducing an array of core technical concepts for non-technical professionals interested in cybersecurity issues. This event is by invitation only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/24/42112/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/24/39934/

One of the principal career decisions law students face is choosing between a career in litigation or transactional law. Law school academia often leans toward litigation, so V&E practitioners in litigation and transactional practices will provide substantive overviews of the two broad areas of practice. The panel discussion will include insights on the nature of work involved, pros and cons associated with a career in each area of law, and advice on steps students can take to determine which path is right for them.

RSVP to Amber Carter at acarter@velaw.com by Friday, October 19th Please include your full name, email address and expected graduation year.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/24/42245/

The U.S. government separated more than 2,000 migrant children from their parents in the spring and summer of 2018. Millions of Americans were outraged. Thousands of lawyers from diverse practice backgrounds have turned that outrage into action, delivering pro bono legal services to separated parents and children. Learn about how the Austin legal community responded to the family separation crisis at the Mithoff Program’s annual Pro Bono Luncheon. • Elizabeth Pearsall Lippincott ‘94, Senior Strategist, Vianovo • Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch ‘08, Founder, Lincoln-Goldfinch Law • Whitney Drake ’14, Staff Attorney, American Gateways

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/24/42286/

One of the principal career decisions law students face is choosing between a career in litigation or transactional law. Law school academia often leans toward litigation, so V&E practitioners in litigation and transactional practices will provide substantive overviews of the two broad areas of practice.The panel discussion will include insights on the nature of work involved, pros and cons associated with a career in each area of law, and advice on steps students can take to determine which path is right for them.

Co-hosted by the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society. All 1Ls welcome. RSVP to Amber Carter at acarter@velaw.com. Please include your full name, email address and expected graduation year.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/24/42525/

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/24/40506/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/24/40527/

The student-run Action Committee for Career Services will be hosting a Mock Networking Reception for Texas Law students to practice the art of networking. This fun and informal event will simulate an actual networking reception in order to best prepare you for real-world scenarios such as the upcoming Texas Talks: Careers in Law, employer receptions and open houses during the Winter Break, and more. You will have the chance to practice your networking skills with your fellow students and asks questions of faculty, career counselors, and upperclassman about reception etiquette, networking tips, and more. Space is limited!

Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Tuesday, October 23, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/24/42028/

TBA

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/24/42148/

TMLS Bi-Weekly General Body Meeting

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/24/42526/

WLC members are invited to join together and socialize over breakfast. This is a casual, come-and-go event; no speakers will be in attendance.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/25/42485/

meeting of the clinical faculty

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/25/39785/

Introduce the value of the Mentoring Program to all new 1L students. Provide insight from mentors who have been a part of the Mentoring Program and all the incredible lessons and experiences it has to offer to a 1L student.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/25/39845/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/25/41485/

Thompson & Knight LLP invites all 2L & 3L students to join them for a lunch snack in the Law School Atrium. Attorney and recruiting personnel will be in attendance to answer questions about the firm on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Be sure to stop by on your way to class.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/25/42327/

Students will have the opportunity to meet with attorneys from Shearman & Sterling

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/25/42445/

Dean Farnsworth invites Section 3.4 for an ice cream social and conversation.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/25/41273/

Texas Law Fellowships will be hosting it's annual Fall Auction on Thursday, October 25th. The Auction will have both a live auction and a silent auction, featuring items and experiences donated by Texas Law faculty and staff, as well as by community organizations and businesses. TLF is a student-run 501(c)3 non-profit organization housed at the law school. TLF engages in fundraising activities throughout the year in support of the fellowships to be awarded to Texas Law students that will be spending their summers in unpaid public interest jobs.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/25/41305/

We experience conflict every day, whether at work, home or interacting with the public. This class will provide an opportunity to reflect on and better understand your own personal conflict style, as well as how to recognize conflict dynamics in others. Effectively managing your conflict dynamics, and understanding the responses of others, can help maintain productive relationships, shorten the length of the conflict, and reduce stress associated with the conflict.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/26/42187/

On October 26, 2018, Roderick Wetsel, a recognized leader in energy law and a former adjunct professor at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law, will teach a master class on global perspectives on wind law. Mr. Wetsel is a founding partner at the firm of Wetsel, Carmichael & Allen, L.L.P. in Sweetwater, Texas, where he has practiced law for 36 years. He received his J.D. from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law in 1977. Mr. Wetsel taught Wind Law at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law, where he served as as adjunct professor from 2012-2018. In 2011, Mr. Wetsel co-authored the first treatise on Texas Wind Law with Professor Ernest Smith, Steven DeWolf, and Becky Diffen. He is a frequent speaker on wind energy issues throughout the United States.

Attendance is limited to students at The University of Texas at Austin.

RSVP required. RSVP link coming soon.

Schedule 10:45 am-12:00 pm: Session 1 12:00-12:30 pm: Break for lunch 12:30-1:45 pm: Session 2

Lunch will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/26/38805/

Meeting of the State Bar Family Law Task Force Protective Order Best Practices Committee

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/26/41010/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/26/38424/

Texas' population could nearly double by the year 2050. In the context of extreme weather events, which will bring more floods, more droughts, and more heat, how do we prepare? How do we ensure our state’s resources can support the demands for urbanization, water, transportation options, energy? More importantly, how do we do so equitably and effectively, and ensuring respect for our ecosystem services? Our grand challenge is to make room for academic research that is informed by real world needs, and for real world solutions informed by academic research. Join us for a conversation on these questions and more, as we discuss how to build resilient and equitable communities over the next 30 years.

PANELISTS: · Michael H. Young, PhD, Senior Research Scientist and Associate Director for Environment Division, Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences · Nicole Joslin, AIA, LEED AP, Executive Director, Austin Design and Development Center · Marla Torrado, PhD, Program Coordinator, Austin Design and Development Center · Marc Coudert, Environmental Program Manager, City of Austin Office of Sustainability · Celine Rendon, Summer 2018 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Fellow, City of Austin Office of Sustainability and UT Student in the Environmental Science - Geography MODERATOR: Lourdes J Rodríguez , DrPH, Director, Center for Place-Based Initiatives Associate Professor, Department of Population Health, Dell Medical School

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/26/42185/

Dean Farnsworth invites Section 3.3 for a pizza lunch and conversation.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/26/41232/

Join the Jewish Legal Society for an evening of free & delicious (kosher) food with fellow Jewish law students, grad students, and some of your favorite Jewish professors. All are welcome, but you we need to you to RSVP!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/26/42427/

Parents of current law students are invited to get a taste of their children's experience!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/27/38945/

The judges for the Duberstein Moot Court Competition team will hear oral arguments from students trying out for the team.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/27/40145/

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Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/29/39008/

Beginning Monday, September 10, the Texas Law Alumni Association will kick off its 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 your week off right on behalf of the Alumni Association. Coffee will be located at one, large stations located near the 1L Classrooms (by TNH 2.140, TNH 2.319) beginning at 8:45am until it's gone, so get there early!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/29/40738/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/29/41466/

Professor Davidoff Solomon of Berkeley Law will be the guest speaker in today's Business Law Workshop, hosted by Jens Dammann, Mira Ganor and James Spindler.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/29/41086/

Rapoport Center Colloquium: Law and the Production of Inequality - Michael Albertus presents "Inequality and the Elite Origins of Democracy"

Our public debates are increasingly centered on the question of socio-economic inequality – its increase, its economic and political consequences, its importance to the present and its likely future. Inequality may well be at the root of many of the human rights violations in the world today. Our Fall 2018 speaker series will explore the role of law (including, perhaps, human rights law) in the production of inequality, and the role of law (including, of course, human rights law) in responding to inequality. The Colloquium presents an interdisciplinary group of scholars who focus their investigations on the ways in which various legal regimes create, reinforce, and/or ameliorate patterns of structural inequality, locally and globally.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/29/38466/

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Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/29/41665/

An evening with first generation lawyers from in and out of town, including dinner, presentations, and opportunity for small group conversations.

Full line-up to be confirmed, present speakers include Cary Hyden, a partner in Latham Watkins' OC office, proud UT alum and a First Gen Professional.

Event co-sponsored by Latham Watkins. Room tbc shortly.

All students, faculty, and alumni are invited. As places are limited, pease RSVP by Oct 22 by emailing Cassidy Hall (at cassidy.hall@utexas.edu). Thank you.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/29/42045/

First-Generation Law Students will be hosting a dinner and networking event for Texas Law students who are the first in their families to attend law school. The event, sponsored by Latham & Watkins, will feature partner Cary Hyden, a first-generation attorney and Texas Law alum, as keynote speaker. Before, during, and after the dinner, students will have the opportunity to connect with local area first-generation attorneys.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/29/42406/

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Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/30/39245/

Power Lunch Series featuring Judge Elsa Alcala, Texas Court of Appeals.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/30/38847/

The Institute for Transnational Law invites you to attend a distinguished lecture by two alums of the Law School’s LL.M. Program.

Roberto Aguirre Luzi (LL.M. ’03) specializes in counseling multinational corporations on complex arbitration. A partner in King & Spalding’s International Arbitration practice, Roberto is experienced in administrative and civil law, government contracts, oil and gas contracts, public utilities, and power and infrastructure projects. Roberto represents clients in complex arbitrations before the World Bank Group’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes and UN Commission on International Trade Law, as well as in arbitration under the International Centre for Dispute Resolution and International Chamber of Commerce rules. Roberto also has extensive experience in civil and administrative law, government contracts, oil and gas contracts, public utilities, and power and infrastructure projects.

Humberto Padilla González (LL.M. ’06) is a partner in Morgan Lewis’s Houston office. He represents clients in a broad range of cross-border matters including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, international commercial finance transactions, and contractual and simple operational matters throughout Latin America. Further, he often assists clients with respect to internal compliance investigations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), as well as data privacy issues. Humberto is also part of a cross-practice Global Workforce team providing integrated cross-border advice, counseling, and strategic planning on labor, employment, benefits, and immigration issues in Latin America.

Lunch will be served.

RSVP required. RSVP link coming soon.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/30/39365/

Join Texas Law ACS for a discussion with Carter Phillips, partner at Sidley Austin and Supreme Court practitioner. Lunch will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/30/42345/

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Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/31/39246/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/31/39935/

Celebrate Halloween with a study break in the Atrium!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/31/42165/

At 12:15PM on October 31, 2018, the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas will induct James C. Harrington as a Texas Legal Legend in the Eidman Courtroom at the University of Texas School of Law. Reception style lunch will be served beforehand (11:30 a.m.) in the Jamail Pavilion. Students are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Texas Legal Legends is a project of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas. Its purpose is to memorialize the stories of many legendary lawyers who have practiced in Texas, and to use those stories to enhance the public’s understanding of the historical importance of law students and lawyers making a difference – not just a living. Legends like Jim Harrington are prime examples of lawyers who have spent their professional careers serving others and taking on challenges that are much bigger than themselves.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/31/42205/

The University of Texas is proud to host Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, APD’s Chief Brian Manley, and Director of the Travis County DA's Office Civil Rights Unit Dexter Gilford for an open discussion on the unique relationship between police officers and prosecutors.

The DA’s office, the police, and civil rights advocates must strike a delicate balance between enacting justice in complicated situations, maintaining good relationships between these organizations and the public, and handling significant media attention. This is a moderated Q&A event, with the opportunity for the student body to ask these experts how they manage such complicated concerns.

Free food will be provided to attendees.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/31/42465/

Join Texas Law ACS for a conversation with Professor Steve Vladeck on the Mueller investigation, Rod Rosenstein, and the future implications of recent events. Lunch will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/31/42285/

Collusion in Markets with Syndication

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/31/42645/

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Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/11/01/39247/

Students will have the opportunity to network with attorneys from Baker Botts.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/11/01/42686/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/11/01/38685/

Program to inform new 1L students about how to manage financial obligations with a career in public service

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/11/01/40529/

Ian Samuel will debate a to-be-determined speaker

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/11/01/40907/

Join a panel of attorneys currently working for he City of Chicago to learn more about the exciting internship and postgraduate opportunities offered by the City of Chicago Department of Law.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, October 31 on Symplicity be selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/11/01/41166/

Break in the finals season with Torchy's Tacos and Houndstooth Coffee! Food is provided courtesy of Sidley Austin LLP.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/11/02/41885/

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Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/11/02/39248/

Join Dan Epps and Ian Samuel for a live recording of their podcast about the Supreme Court. More at http://www.firstmondays.fm/about/ and @FirstMondaysFM.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/11/02/42605/

Please join Judicial Clerkships in a conversation with Judge Bennett of the Southern District of Texas. RSVPs will open around mid-October on Symplicity by selecting the Events tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/11/02/41146/

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/11/03/39265/