Events Calendar

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/14/56305/

In a recent 5-4 ruling authored by Chief Justice Roberts, the U.S. Supreme Court in Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of California halted President Trump's current efforts to rescind President Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative.

Join a discussion moderated by Melissa Wasserman (Tilford Professor of Law, University of Texas School of Law), featuring Christopher Walker (Bricker Professor of Law, Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law) and Jennifer Koh (Visiting Professor of Law, UC Irvine and Visiting Lecturer and Director of Immigration Clinic, University of Washington School of Law) as they break down the opinions in the case and consider what the ruling means for DACA recipients going forward.

The discussion will also explore why the White House has seemed to struggle with implementing policy goals under the Administrative Procedures Act, if the Administration has DACA options remaining before the president's current term ends, and the increasing importance of administrative law questions in adjudicating complex federal policy issues.

The first 50 Texas Law students to register will receive a $10 redemption code for DoorDash to enjoy a meal during the event.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/57Sb1CGaWuWtptp67

Note: Registration is not required to attend any of the Texas Federalist Society's virtual events this semester; it is only required for each event if you would like to make use of the DoorDash discount.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/14/56806/

Learn about how to fully fund your first and second summer internships in public defense, how to receive funding for your dream postgraduate public defense position, and how to get your student loans completely paid off. You will finish the workshop with a four- to five-year plan for paying for living expenses and law school debt while training and working as a public defender. Zoom Link: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/99157074003

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/14/55925/

The Board of Advocates is happy to announce their first intramural competition of the year will be the 2020 Gibbs & Bruns Moot Court Competition. This competition will be held from September 14-18 over Zoom.

This year's competition will be using the same problem used by the Spring 2020 Persuasive Writing and Advocacy classes. For this reason, Gibbs & Bruns will be split into two brackets: one for 2Ls, who already have completed a brief for this problem, and one for 1L/3Ls. 2L competitors will be required to use their existing written briefs, without any new edits, for the competition.

If you are interested in competing, please sign-up via the Google Form below. After you sign up, you will be added to the Board of Advocates page in Canvas and will have access to all competition information and resources. The deadline to sign-up and submit your brief is Monday, September 7.”

Google Forms Link: https://forms.gle/62gfbqebsfo3TTpv5

Please note, for this BOA Competition only, anyone is allowed to participate and you do not have to be a BOA member or pay a fee to compete.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jon Molinar, BOA Moot Court Director, jonmolinar@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/14/56365/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/15/55765/

The Board of Advocates is happy to announce their first intramural competition of the year will be the 2020 Gibbs & Bruns Moot Court Competition. This competition will be held from September 14-18 over Zoom.

This year's competition will be using the same problem used by the Spring 2020 Persuasive Writing and Advocacy classes. For this reason, Gibbs & Bruns will be split into two brackets: one for 2Ls, who already have completed a brief for this problem, and one for 1L/3Ls. 2L competitors will be required to use their existing written briefs, without any new edits, for the competition.

If you are interested in competing, please sign-up via the Google Form below. After you sign up, you will be added to the Board of Advocates page in Canvas and will have access to all competition information and resources. The deadline to sign-up and submit your brief is Monday, September 7.”

Google Forms Link: https://forms.gle/62gfbqebsfo3TTpv5

Please note, for this BOA Competition only, anyone is allowed to participate and you do not have to be a BOA member or pay a fee to compete.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jon Molinar, BOA Moot Court Director, jonmolinar@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/15/56385/

Join us for our weekly Bible study through James and the Sermon on the Mount.

Zoom link: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/92236881234

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/15/56985/

OUTLaw's first general meeting of the semester! We'll be discussing upcoming events plus having some much-needed social time!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/15/56745/

Registering Students to Vote in Travis County

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/16/56726/

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

As a part of the annual fall UT Marketplace the School of Law will have exhibitors on the South Lawn.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/16/56065/

Finding Humanity and Peace in Justice: Perspectives on Law Enforcement Reform

Public awareness of recent incidents, including the killing of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, has brought attention to the role of law enforcement and issues of racial profiling, brutality, over-policing, and the militarization of local police departments. As society struggles to address these systemic challenges, we are faced with contrasting arguments – that historically not much has changed, and that law enforcement has made great strides over the last few decades. Calls for reform have ranged from increasing diversity, enhancing training and outreach to defunding entire police departments.

The Center for Women of Law presents a panel to discuss the legal and practical implications of law enforcement reforms and the critical role that the legal community can play in helping to achieve peace and justice for all.

CLE Certification Available

This event is free and open to the public.

Register for event: https://utexas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__vZg8Oq_Qlec-p2BuStn3A

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/16/56546/

The Board of Advocates is happy to announce their first intramural competition of the year will be the 2020 Gibbs & Bruns Moot Court Competition. This competition will be held from September 14-18 over Zoom.

This year's competition will be using the same problem used by the Spring 2020 Persuasive Writing and Advocacy classes. For this reason, Gibbs & Bruns will be split into two brackets: one for 2Ls, who already have completed a brief for this problem, and one for 1L/3Ls. 2L competitors will be required to use their existing written briefs, without any new edits, for the competition.

If you are interested in competing, please sign-up via the Google Form below. After you sign up, you will be added to the Board of Advocates page in Canvas and will have access to all competition information and resources. The deadline to sign-up and submit your brief is Monday, September 7.”

Google Forms Link: https://forms.gle/62gfbqebsfo3TTpv5

Please note, for this BOA Competition only, anyone is allowed to participate and you do not have to be a BOA member or pay a fee to compete.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jon Molinar, BOA Moot Court Director, jonmolinar@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/16/56386/

Please join us for the first installment of the Texas Business Law Society's Business Law 101 series. The Business Law 101 series is structured to introduce Texas Law students to the practice of transactional law. This week, Haynes & Boone attorneys will present on their practices and answer questions from attendees. A networking opportunity will follow.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/16/56005/

The Board of Advocates is happy to announce their first intramural competition of the year will be the 2020 Gibbs & Bruns Moot Court Competition. This competition will be held from September 14-18 over Zoom.

This year's competition will be using the same problem used by the Spring 2020 Persuasive Writing and Advocacy classes. For this reason, Gibbs & Bruns will be split into two brackets: one for 2Ls, who already have completed a brief for this problem, and one for 1L/3Ls. 2L competitors will be required to use their existing written briefs, without any new edits, for the competition.

If you are interested in competing, please sign-up via the Google Form below. After you sign up, you will be added to the Board of Advocates page in Canvas and will have access to all competition information and resources. The deadline to sign-up and submit your brief is Monday, September 7.”

Google Forms Link: https://forms.gle/62gfbqebsfo3TTpv5

Please note, for this BOA Competition only, anyone is allowed to participate and you do not have to be a BOA member or pay a fee to compete.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jon Molinar, BOA Moot Court Director, jonmolinar@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/17/56387/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/17/56166/

A talk with Southern District of Texas Judge the Honorable Garcia-Marmelejo about her path to the bench.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/17/55965/

In lieu of our usual Bar Review, SBA will be hosting a weekly Ex Parke this semester on Thursday evenings! This is a great opportunity to meet students from other 1L sections as well as other class years. Each week we will visit a park for an outdoor, socially-distanced hangout. There will be blankets spread out so students can meet up in groups of no more than 10. We kindly ask that you arrive close to the assigned time for your class year in the schedule below. You are welcome to stay longer than 30 minutes, but this schedule should help keep us from having too many people showing up at once. Although we will be off-campus, City of Austin and Zilker Park rules still apply. This requires wearing a mask, maintaining 6 feet of distance from others, congregating in groups of no more than 10, and no alcoholic beverages. Masks are required at all times unless you are snacking in an area we will designate. Where: Zilker Park near the "Rock Island" (2207 Lou Neff Rd, Austin, TX 78746) When: Thursday, September 10th 6:00pm 1Ls (Sections 1–3) 6:30pm 1Ls (Sections 4–6) 7:00pm 2Ls 7:30pm 3Ls

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/17/56925/

Please join the Texas Law Disability Alliance for our Character and Fitness event, now held virtually! C&F is a alcohol-free, family-friendly social event designed for those who prefer a relaxed and sober environment for getting to know other law students and their families. Typically held just before Bar Review at a local coffee shop, C&F will now be held virtually via Google Meets. This event is perfect for those who can't make it to Ex Parke for geographic, health or family reasons! There will be games, fun, and a heck of a good time and we can't wait to see you there!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/17/57125/

Given increased tensions over how communities experience criminal justice, questions about the role of police enforcement abound. Join IUPRA’s expert panel as they consider the role of policing and the Black community, and its implications for racial justice.

Moderator: Dr. Gordon Abner, Assistant Professor, LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin

Panelists:

Fatima Mann, Founder & Director, Community Advocacy and Healing

Chris Harris, Director, Criminal Justice Programs at Texas Appleseed

Farah Muscadin, Director, Office of Police Oversight, City of Austin

Dr. Kami Chavis, Professor of Law and Director of the Criminal Justice Program at Wake Forest University School of Law

Event Co-Sponsored by:

Thurgood Marshall Legal Society

Chicano/Hispanic Law Students Association

Texas Law American Constitution Society Student Chapter

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/18/57205/

Effective studying for law school isn't usually about how much; it's about how and when. Brandi Welch will discuss effective time management strategies.

Join Zoom Meeting https://utexas.zoom.us/j/96745618758

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/18/56685/

The Board of Advocates is happy to announce their first intramural competition of the year will be the 2020 Gibbs & Bruns Moot Court Competition. This competition will be held from September 14-18 over Zoom.

This year's competition will be using the same problem used by the Spring 2020 Persuasive Writing and Advocacy classes. For this reason, Gibbs & Bruns will be split into two brackets: one for 2Ls, who already have completed a brief for this problem, and one for 1L/3Ls. 2L competitors will be required to use their existing written briefs, without any new edits, for the competition.

If you are interested in competing, please sign-up via the Google Form below. After you sign up, you will be added to the Board of Advocates page in Canvas and will have access to all competition information and resources. The deadline to sign-up and submit your brief is Monday, September 7.”

Google Forms Link: https://forms.gle/62gfbqebsfo3TTpv5

Please note, for this BOA Competition only, anyone is allowed to participate and you do not have to be a BOA member or pay a fee to compete.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jon Molinar, BOA Moot Court Director, jonmolinar@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/18/56367/

Are you interested in learning more about what participating in a "Mock Trial" competition means? Do you want to learn about what it takes to build your case, and what the judges expect from you? This is the first of two workshops tailored for those who are interested in participating in the Foley & Lardner Mock Trial competition. Come join us and learn what this activity is all about!

Zoom link: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/4339709050 Meeting ID: 433 970 9050

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/21/57345/

Join the Intellectual Property Law Society and attorneys from Jackson Walker for a presentation on their IP Transactions and IP Prosecution practice groups. This is an excellent opportunity for law students interested in Intellectual Property to learn more about the field and to connect with practicing attorneys. Feel free to bring questions for the attorneys as well!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/21/56845/

WLC is hosting a virtual panel on immigration and asylum work with attorneys from the ACLU and RAICES. This panel will discuss what it is like to be an immigration attorney in Texas and how aspiring law students can begin working toward this career path.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/21/57145/

The hit Netflix series Tiger King provided a colorful peek into the world of exotic animal collection and the Endangered Species Act and revived congressional interest in expanding federal protections for captive wildlife. Join the Texas Federalist Society and the Baylor Federalist Society as we host Stephanie Clark (Environment & Land Use Group Associate, Nossaman LLP) and Rob Henneke (General Counsel, Texas Public Policy Foundation) for a fun conversation about the Endangered Species Act and federal exotic animal protections as seen through the prism of Tiger King—moderated by Texas Law’s own Professor Melissa Wasserman.

The first 50 Texas Law students to register will receive a $10 redemption code for DoorDash to enjoy a meal during the event.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/eWWDtFbbxz9ScLH69

Note: Registration is not required to attend any of the Texas Federalist Society's virtual events this semester; it is only required for each event if you would like to make use of the DoorDash discount.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/21/56945/

This is the first lecture in our Fall 2020 Colloquium, “Inequality, Labor, and Human Rights: The Future of Work in the Age of Pandemic.” It is part of a new inter-disciplinary and cross-campus Pop-Up Institute, “Beyond the Future of Work: New Paradigms for Addressing Global Inequality,” supported by the Office of the Vice President for Research.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/21/55665/

This is a townhall-style event with Julie Oliver, Democratic Nominee for Congressional District 25.

Julie is a Texas Law alum, and her district includes Hyde Park and much more North Campus.

This is a competitive race, and students will have the opportunity to hear directly from Julie and to ask her questions.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/21/56549/

Join us for our bi-weekly women's Bible study. This semester, we are studying the book of Philippians and learning how God wants to transform our minds. Zoom ID: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/2144227782

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/22/57227/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/22/55766/

The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas School of Law, and Office of Gift and Estate Planning invite you to attend a complimentary webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 12-1 p.m., CT. Our three expert panelists will discuss the future of wealth management and provide you with key takeaways for how to apply these insights in your own work. Our conversation will explore: 1. New challenges the industry faces and how the McCombs Wealth Management Center plans to address those challenges 2. Industry insights from leaders in the field right here in Austin 3. Going beyond the tax efficient transfer of financial wealth: intergenerational planning for human capital, personal legacy, and educated philanthropy PANELISTS - Dr. Ramesh K. S. Rao – UT Austin McCombs School of Business - Russell W. Norwood, CIMA, CFP – Venturi Private Wealth - Rhonda H. Brink, JD – Brink & Bennett

CPE and CLE credits offered. No prerequisites or advance preparation are required. The Zoom link will be included in your confirmation email and will also be sent out the morning of the webinar.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/22/57285/

Join TJOGEL and attorneys from Bracewell for an hour of conversation regarding the life of a summer associate and associate. This is a great networking opportunity, and it provides a chance to ask questions of practicing attorneys in an informal setting. Although these roundtables are primarily for 1Ls who want exposure to the industry, I encourage everyone to attend.

*Must be a member of the TJOGEL society to attend this event.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/22/56167/

Join us for our weekly Bible study through James and the Sermon on the Mount.

Zoom link: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/92236881234

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/22/57008/

The Student Bar Association is excited to announce our first trivia night of the semester! In teams of 3-6, students will be competing for gift cards to Texas Law Fellowships' upcoming auction on October 1st. TLF Annual Fall Auction raises funds for Texas Law Fellowships to allow us to provide fellowships to public interest students each summer.

1st place team will receive a $150 gift card to the Auction, 2nd team will receive a $100 gift card, and 3rd place team will receive a $50 gift card.

Please make sure to sign up in advance on our Google sheet so we can assign you to the right breakout room!

Zoom link: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/99189555273

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/22/57185/

RSVP by Tuesday, September 22, on Symplicity.

All Texas Law students are welcome to learn more about the U.S. Army JAG program from Captain Huggins, Field Screening Officer, who will answer questions about the U.S. JAG program, including summer internship and postgraduate opportunities. Judge Advocates are military attorneys responsible for offering legal support that involves military operations. They primarily focus on the areas of criminal law, legal assistance, civil/administrative law, labor/employment law, international/operational law, intelligence law, and contract/fiscal law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/23/57305/

Join the Intellectual Property Law Society and attorneys from Baker Botts for an introduction to intellectual property law and careers. This is an excellent opportunity for law students interested in Intellectual Property to learn more about the field and to connect with practicing attorneys. Feel free to bring questions for the attorneys as well!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/23/57045/

Please join us for the second installment of the Texas Business Law Society’s Business Law 101 series, presented by Bracewell. This series is structured to introduce Texas Law students to the practice of transactional law. Bracewell attorneys will discuss their practices and answer questions from attendees. A networking event will follow.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/23/56006/

Registering Students to Vote in Travis County

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/24/56727/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/24/56147/

Join the American Constitution Society and If/When/How Texas Law chapters for a conversation with the American Civil Liberties Union Reproductive Freedom Project about the reproductive rights cases before the Supreme Court last term.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/24/55945/

Join the American Constitution Society and If/When/How Texas Law chapters for a conversation with the American Civil Liberties Union Reproductive Freedom Project about the reproductive rights cases before the Supreme Court last term.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/24/57085/

Join TJOGEL and attorneys from a TJOGEL-sponsor firm for an hour of conversation regarding a multitude of topics, from the firm's position in the energy industry to how to be a great summer associate. This is a great networking opportunity, and it provides a chance to ask questions of practicing attorneys in an informal setting while enjoying lunch. Although these luncheons are primarily for 1Ls who want exposure to the industry, I encourage everyone to attend.

*Must be a member of the TJOGEL society to attend this event.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/24/56219/

Please join the Texas Federalist Society and the Austin Lawyers Chapter for a conversation with Timothy Carney of the American Enterprise Institute. Mr. Carney covers the threat crony capitalism poses to the dynamism of the American economy and the integrity of governmental institutions. He will discuss how the explosion of the administrative state has been symbiotic with the growth of crony capitalism and how many segments of the American workforce have been victimized by the marriage of big government and big business.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/24/57006/

In lieu of our usual Bar Review, SBA will be hosting a weekly Ex Parke this semester on Thursday evenings! This is a great opportunity to meet students from other 1L sections as well as other class years. Each week we will visit a park for an outdoor, socially-distanced hangout. There will be blankets spread out so students can meet up in groups of no more than 10. We kindly ask that you arrive close to the assigned time for your class year in the schedule below. You are welcome to stay longer than 30 minutes, but this schedule should help keep us from having too many people showing up at once. Although we will be off-campus, City of Austin and Zilker Park rules still apply. This requires wearing a mask, maintaining 6 feet of distance from others, congregating in groups of no more than 10, and no alcoholic beverages. Masks are required at all times unless you are snacking in an area we will designate. Where: Zilker Park near the "Rock Island" (2207 Lou Neff Rd, Austin, TX 78746) When: Thursday, September 10th 6:00pm 1Ls (Sections 1–3) 6:30pm 1Ls (Sections 4–6) 7:00pm 2Ls 7:30pm 3Ls

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/24/56926/

Interested in honing your written and oral advocacy skills and competing for Texas Law against teams from around the country? Join us at noon to hear about the interscholastic moot court program at Texas Law. Coaches and former competitors will talk about their teams and processes for trying out. Please email jwhite@law.utexas.edu for the link if you are interested in attending. (Asking for the link does not obligate you to attend.)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/09/25/57207/