Events Calendar

Texas Connects serves as a chance for 2Ls to connect via 10-minute informational chats in a virtual environment with law firms in California and Washington, D.C.

2Ls may initially sign up for three informational interviews per market, starting at noon on Monday, October 5, through noon on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Starting at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, you may sign up for additional informational interviews through October 13, if space is available. All informational interviews are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. [scheduling information]

California Firms | Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 5:00-8:00 (Central ) / 3:00-6:00 (Pacific)

Washington, D.C. Firms | Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 4:00-7:00 (Central ) / 5:00-8:00 (Eastern)

The 1L Law Firm Career Panel is a great opportunity for law students to learn more about law firm life in the energy field. Previous panelists (listed below) have extensive experience in both litigation and transactional law and will be able to answer specific questions as students consider careers in energy law. Students should also expect to receive practical advice on what firms are looking for in summer associate candidates.

Previous panelists include: Jim Barkley, Baker Botts; John B. Connally IV, Vinson & Elkins; Wilson B. Albright, Jackson Walker; Olga Kobzar, Scott Douglass McConnico; Richard B. Hemingway, Jr., Thompson & Knight; J.J. McAnelly, Bracewell; Tom Hillebrand, Latham & Watkins.

Please email any questions to Cole Thoms at managingeditor@tjogel.org.

Join the Intellectual Property Law Society for a presentation from attorneys at Norton Rose Fulbright. 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!

The 1L Law Firm Career Panel is a great opportunity for law students to learn more about law firm life in the energy field. The panelists (listed below) have extensive experience in both litigation and transactional law and will be able to answer specific questions as students consider careers in energy law. The lawyers speaking are all very involved with TJOGEL and extremely interested in meeting 1Ls interested in energy work. Attire is business casual.

Panelists include: Becky Diffen, Norton Rose Fulbright James Barkley, Baker Botts Camie Carlock, Haynes and Boone Olga Kozbar, Scott Douglass McConnico Richard B. Hemingway, Jr., Thompson & Knight Richard B. Connolly, Vinson & Elkins J.J. McAnelly, Bracewell

Texas Law Democrats will be joined by candidates for statewide judicial office. The candidates will discuss the positions they're seeking, and students will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Featuring: Judge Amy Clark Meachum - Candidate for Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court Judge Gisela Triana - Candidate for Texas Supreme Court, Place 8 Judge Brandon Birmingham - Candidate for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9