Events Calendar

On January 31 and February 1, 2020, the Texas Law Review will be holding a symposium on “Remedies in Complex Litigation.” The symposium is designed to bring together leading thinkers from across the country to present and discuss various perspectives on and applications for complex litigation, from assessments of patent damages to complex-litigation techniques for reparations.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/01/53245/

Do we pay enough attention to state constitutional provisions that protect individual rights? State and federal courts often focus on the U.S. Constitution and ignore state constitutions. In a fascinating new book, 51 Imperfect Solutions, Judge Jeffrey Sutton of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit argues that state and federal courts should give far more attention to state constitutional provisions than they often do. Judge Sutton, Chief Judge Lee Rosenthal (S.D. Tex.) and Professor Sandy Levinson will discuss the book in a mini-symposium during the lunch hour on February 4th.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/04/53385/

Constitutional Studies Luncheon with Professor Laurence Claus from the University of San Diego.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/11/53687/

The Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy will host the 15th annual TJOGEL Symposium on February 20th and 21st. TJOGEL is the largest student-run publication focusing on energy law scholarship in the United States and the Symposium is our premier event, bringing together legal practitioners from across the state and country to discuss the latest developments in the world of oil, gas, and energy law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/20/46265/

Join us in the atrium as we celebrate 15 years of the Justice Center, 10 years of the Mithoff Pro Bono Program, and what would have been Judge William Wayne Justice's 100th birthday.

Short remarks by Dean Farnsworth, pizza, cupcakes, and fun swag!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/20/52208/

Come join the Federalist Society for lunch and a conversation with Judge Edith Jones. Judge Edith Jones is a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and an alum of Texas Law. The Texas Federalist Society is very proud to host Edith Jones and we hope to see you there!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/20/53905/

The TJOGEL Energy Banquet is held annually to commemorate the Journal's accomplishments and connect with its sponsors. Each year at this event the Ernest E. Smith Lifetime Achievement Award and Editor of the Year Award are presented to their respective recipients.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/20/46285/

The Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy will host the 15th annual TJOGEL Symposium on February 20th and 21st. TJOGEL is the largest student-run publication focusing on energy law scholarship in the United States and the Symposium is our premier event, bringing together legal practitioners from across the state and country to discuss the latest developments in the world of oil, gas, and energy law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/21/46266/

Join TMLS for its academic symposium on Friday, February 21, 2020. This year’s topic is “The Case for Reparations in the United States”. Scholars and academics in the field of reparations will discuss the legal and moral justifications for reparations from 10-11am. From 11-12pm, our panelists will discuss the practicalities of implementing a system of reparations in the United States today. We will break for lunch from 12-1pm. Our keynote speaker will then address current attempts to pass reparations laws in this country.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/21/54606/

Lunch program and panel celebrating what would have been Judge William Wayne Justice's 100th birthday plus 15 years of the Justice Center and 10 years of the Mithoff Pro Bono Program.

11:45 am - 1:15 pm Atrium - lunch and program

- Judge Justice at 100: Honoring the Man and His Legacy

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Eidman Courtroom – panel discussion

- Passing the Torch: The Justice Center at 15 and the Mithoff Program at 10

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Reception, Jamail Pavilion

Check back for more information and RSVP link

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/21/51105/

Following our symposium, TIPLJ would like to treat our speakers and guests to a small mixer with drinks and food.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/21/54525/

Texas Law Mentoring Program: Women's Basketball Game v. Kansas State

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/22/52745/

TMLS will celebrate its fiftieth year in 2020. This banquet will be for TMLS members, alumni, and TMLS supporters.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/22/52207/

Come join the Texas Federalist Society for one of our lunch debates. Texas Law's own Professor Charles Silver will be arguing against Medicare for All and discussing our healthcare and insurance system. Opponent TBA. Lunch will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/24/53907/

TBD

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/25/51205/

The Institute for Transnational Law is sponsoring a presentation on Comparative Accessibility Law by Mac Marsh, project director of Parking Mobility.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/27/54585/

“…Here We Go Again.” The choice between Big Law, Public Interest, or a Judicial summer is a daunting one for all 1Ls. But even more so for our gunner protagonist, Sophie, as she discovers that each of those paths might lead her to her real father! Come laugh with us as we watch Sophie twist and turn her way through the perils of planning her 1L summer, finding her true parentage, and handling all the absurdity that comes her way in Assault & Flattery’s 2020 Parody Musical: “Scalia Mia: May He Rise Again!” (Based on Mamma Mia!, duh).

Enjoy a night of irreverance, absurdity, and mediocre singing (hey, we’re law students, not broadway stars, give us a break) for ONE WEEKEND ONLY!

Tickets available in the Law School Atrium or on assaultandflattery.com

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/27/54205/

Getting Radical in the South (GRITS) is an annual multi-day conference that brings together members of the entire University of Texas community, students throughout the South, and professionals working in advocacy spaces. Our conference is intended to foster an environment on the University of Texas campus, specifically within Texas Law, that explores and promotes radical advocacy in the South. The conference consists of various speakers and workshops that are aimed at helping students around the country learn about various social justice issues affecting the South, while also equipping them with the tools and skills that will help them to become more impactful advocates. In Spring of 2020, the conference will have several individual speakers and panels discussing topics such as sex work, unions, criminal justice, and more. Overall, the event will be an opportunity for students across UT and across the South to learn what legal social justice advocacy means and how they can be the most effective community lawyers.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/28/54045/

“…Here We Go Again.” The choice between Big Law, Public Interest, or a Judicial summer is a daunting one for all 1Ls. But even more so for our gunner protagonist, Sophie, as she discovers that each of those paths might lead her to her real father! Come laugh with us as we watch Sophie twist and turn her way through the perils of planning her 1L summer, finding her true parentage, and handling all the absurdity that comes her way in Assault & Flattery’s 2020 Parody Musical: “Scalia Mia: May He Rise Again!” (Based on Mamma Mia!, duh).

Enjoy a night of irreverance, absurdity, and mediocre singing (hey, we’re law students, not broadway stars, give us a break) for ONE WEEKEND ONLY!

Tickets available in the Law School Atrium or on assaultandflattery.com

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/28/54186/

Getting Radical in the South (GRITS) is an annual multi-day conference that brings together members of the entire University of Texas community, students throughout the South, and professionals working in advocacy spaces. Our conference is intended to foster an environment on the University of Texas campus, specifically within Texas Law, that explores and promotes radical advocacy in the South. The conference consists of various speakers and workshops that are aimed at helping students around the country learn about various social justice issues affecting the South, while also equipping them with the tools and skills that will help them to become more impactful advocates. In Spring of 2020, the conference will have several individual speakers and panels discussing topics such as sex work, unions, criminal justice, and more. Overall, the event will be an opportunity for students across UT and across the South to learn what legal social justice advocacy means and how they can be the most effective community lawyers.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/29/52885/

“…Here We Go Again.” The choice between Big Law, Public Interest, or a Judicial summer is a daunting one for all 1Ls. But even more so for our gunner protagonist, Sophie, as she discovers that each of those paths might lead her to her real father! Come laugh with us as we watch Sophie twist and turn her way through the perils of planning her 1L summer, finding her true parentage, and handling all the absurdity that comes her way in Assault & Flattery’s 2020 Parody Musical: “Scalia Mia: May He Rise Again!” (Based on Mamma Mia!, duh).

Enjoy a night of irreverance, absurdity, and mediocre singing (hey, we’re law students, not broadway stars, give us a break) for ONE WEEKEND ONLY!

Tickets available in the Law School Atrium or on assaultandflattery.com

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2020/02/29/54206/