18 | April 19 - 12:00pm 2021-04-19T13:00-05:00
Coping with Racial Trauma There is one session remaining in this seven-session series. In this workshop, participants will be provided with psychoeducation and coping skills related to race-based distress/trauma symptoms. Participants do not need to commit to all sessions and are encouraged to attend this last session if desired. For other regularly curated events, groups, and workshops please visit Discussion Groups & More at Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion at Texas Law. Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2021/04/19/60605/ - 12:00pm 2021-04-19T13:30-05:00
Women of Color Discussion Group Throughout the semester, the GSC offers a series of weekly free and confidential groups for students. Click the link for more about such groups as Finding Our Voice: Women of Color Discussion Group, Trans Thursdays, Feminist Friday, Queer Voices Discussion Group, and more.
Finding our Voice: A Women of Color Discussion Group meets weekly on Mondays and all graduate students are welcome. This free and confidential group is open to the entire UT student community. Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2021/04/19/60625/ - 1:00pm 2021-04-19T15:00-05:00
Reimagining Public Safety in Austin Join us for a conversation about what it will take to achieve holistic public safety in Austin. Both Grassroots Leadership and ICE Fuera De Austin have presented proposals to the City of Austin focused on ways the city can reimagine what security means and looks like.
Presented by the Texas Journal of Civil Liberties & Civil Rights and the American Constitution Society. Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2021/04/19/60546/ - 2:30pm 2021-04-19T15:30-05:00
2021 Write-On Information Session Office - 4:15pm 2021-04-19T18:15-05:00
Law and Economic Seminar - Alvaro Bustos
| 20 | April 21 - 12:00pm 2021-04-21T13:00-05:00
Religious Freedom: Economics & Equality - 6:30pm 2021-04-21T20:00-05:00
CLS Bible Study - 8:00pm 2021-04-21T21:00-05:00
TLDA's Character and Fitness!
| April 22 - 11:30am 2021-04-22T13:00-05:00
Trans Thursdays - 3:00pm 2021-04-22T15:45-05:00
Implicit Bias This virtual event, provided by the Multicultural Engagement Center, highlights the importance of students expanding their understanding of how we each identify and interact with the people and systems around us. For other regularly curated events, groups, and workshops please visit Discussion Groups & More at Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion at Texas Law. Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2021/04/22/60606/ - 6:00pm 2021-04-22T19:30-05:00
BOA Banquet and Awards Ceremony
| April 23 - CANCELED
2021 Hutcheson Moot Court THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar. The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Competition is a 64-person, single-elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas. Details will be announced at a later date. Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2021/04/23/57019/ - 11:30am 2021-04-23T00:00-05:00
2021 Biennial Award Luncheon At the Center for Women in Law’s Award Luncheon, supporters and allies come together to celebrate CWIL’s mission to advance all women in the legal profession. Through the Hortense Ward Courageous Leader Award, CWIL recognizes one outstanding woman lawyer who exemplifies Ward’s tenacity, courage, and commitment in her efforts to achieve gender parity in positions of leadership, influence and responsibility in the legal profession as set out in the Austin Manifesto.
A Virtual Event – “Women at the Forefront of Change”
Friday, April 23, 2021
11:30 am CT – Virtual Lobby Pre-Event Show
12:00 pm CT – Program Begins
Keynote speaker,
Soledad O’Brien
Through the power of storytelling, Soledad O’Brien brings a fresh perspective on diverse and contemporary issues to foster change in your own community or organization. Soledad has established herself as one of the most recognized names in broadcasting by telling the stories behind the most important issues, people and events of the day. A champion of diversity, she gives voice to the underserved and disenfranchised through her Emmy-winning reporting and acclaimed documentary series, “Black in America” and “Latino in America.” She also recently opened her show “Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien” from the steps of the National Archives in Washington, DC for the launching of “Rightfully Hers”- a new exhibit commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment – prohibiting states from denying the vote on the basis of gender.
With eloquence and a measured ability to make often-divisive issues such as race relations, social inequality and mass incarceration accessible to all, she moves audiences to delve deeper into the headlines that shape our lives, outlooks and daily interactions. On stage, Soledad draws from her life and career to stimulate thoughtful conversation on the roles we each play within our communities and organizations, leaving audiences with memorable takeaways on the power of individuals and companies to make meaningful and lasting change.
Hortense Ward Courageous Leader Awardee Patricia Diaz Dennis
PATRICIA DIAZ DENNIS is a longstanding leader and groundbreaking role model. For decades, she has forged paths and opened doors of opportunity for women, and remains committed to keeping them open.
Since her graduation from law school in 1973, Diaz Dennis achieved many firsts for women and Latinas in the legal profession, government, and the communications industry. She was the first female attorney at Paul Hastings, and eventually went on to receive three presidential appointments confirmed by the U.S. Senate. In 1983, President Reagan appointed her a member of the National Labor Relations board, and in 1986, he appointed her a commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission—both firsts for Latinas. In 1992, she became the first Latina Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights and Humanitarian affairs, appointed by President George H.W. Bush. Read full bio here.
For information on sponsorship opportunities, please see the
sponsorship brochure
Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2021/04/23/58205/ - 12:00pm 2021-04-23T13:30-05:00
Michael Tigar’s “Sensing Injustice" In September 2018, we celebrated the launch of Michael Tigar’s digital archive, which features hundreds of documents that offer a glimpse into his multifaceted life as an activist, lawyer, and academic. Now, in April 2021, we come together to celebrate the publication of Tigar’s latest memoir, "Sensing Injustice: A Lawyer’s Life in the Battle for Change."
From Monthly Review Press: “"Sensing Injustice" is a vibrant literary and legal feat. In it, Tigar weaves powerful legal analysis and wry observation through the story of his remarkable life. The result is a compelling narrative that blends law, history, and progressive politics. This is essential reading for lawyers, for law students, for anyone who aspires to bend the law toward change.”
Please join Michael Tigar, the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, and the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History on April 23 for a virtual book launch featuring:
Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Professor Emerita of Ethnic Studies, California State University
Patrick Higginbotham, Senior United States Circuit Judge, United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Jennifer Laurin, Wright C. Morrow Professor of Law, University of Texas at Austin
Roger Reeves, Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing, University of Texas at Austin
Moderator: Karen Engle, Minerva House Drysdale Regents Chair in Law & Founder and Co-director, Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, University of Texas at Austin
Register here via Zoom: https://utexas.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEuduGtqTMqHtUxB9gcqB-0oAChzv77zGY5 Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2021/04/23/60465/ - 1:00pm 2021-04-23T14:00-05:00
Feminist Friday - 2:00pm 2021-04-23T15:30-05:00
Faculty Colloquium - Aziz Rana
| April 24 - CANCELED
2021 Hutcheson Moot Court THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar. The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Competition is a 64-person, single-elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas. Details will be announced at a later date. Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2021/04/24/57020/
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April 25 - CANCELED
2021 Hutcheson Moot Court THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar. The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Competition is a 64-person, single-elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas. Details will be announced at a later date. Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2021/04/25/57021/
| April 26 - CANCELED
2021 Hutcheson Moot Court THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar. The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Competition is a 64-person, single-elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas. Details will be announced at a later date. Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2021/04/26/57022/ - 12:00pm 2021-04-26T12:45-05:00
Inns of Court Info Session for Students Monday, April 26 from noon to 12:45 via Zoom
Learn about becoming a 2021-22 student member of one of the Austin Inns of Court! The Inns provide excellent opportunities for law students to meet and be mentored by local judges and practicing attorneys across a range of fields. Each Inn meets monthly, fall through spring. Students are assigned to a team of attorneys and judges, which meets to prepare and then present a program at one of the Inn meetings. This is an excellent opportunity for students to socialize with and be mentored by practicing attorneys and judges.
The Inns will hold an information session for law students on Monday, April 26 from noon to 12:45 via Zoom. The meeting will include short panel discussion and breakout sessions with Inn members. Register by April 25 to receive a link to the Zoom meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Registration link: https://utexas.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAucOqtqjouH9ahqiZSYCJA4iEAVdgtdfvZ
For more information about the Austin Inns of Court and how to apply to be a student member, visit: https://law.utexas.edu/publicinterest/austin-inns-of-court-2/
Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2021/04/26/60485/ - 12:00pm 2021-04-26T13:30-05:00
Women of Color Discussion Group Throughout the semester, the GSC offers a series of weekly free and confidential groups for students. Click the link for more about such groups as Finding Our Voice: Women of Color Discussion Group, Trans Thursdays, Feminist Friday, Queer Voices Discussion Group, and more.
Finding our Voice: A Women of Color Discussion Group meets weekly on Mondays and all graduate students are welcome. This free and confidential group is open to the entire UT student community. Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2021/04/26/60626/ - 4:15pm 2021-04-26T18:15-05:00
Law and Economic Seminar - Talia Gillis
| April 27 - 11:15am 2021-04-27T12:45-05:00
Summer Judicial Internship Orientation - 5:00pm 2021-04-27T18:00-05:00
Distinguished Lecture with Scott W. Tink
| April 28 - 12:00pm 2021-04-28T13:00-05:00
Constitutional Studies | Moran & Brinks - 6:30pm 2021-04-28T20:00-05:00
CLS Bible Study
| April 29 - 8:00am 2021-04-29T09:00-05:00
TLWCF Bible Study - 11:30am 2021-04-29T13:00-05:00
Trans Thursdays - 11:45am 2021-04-29T13:15-05:00
Faculty Colloquium - Abe Wickelgren - 12:00pm 2021-04-29T13:00-05:00
2021 Beck Awards - 4:00pm 2021-04-29T17:30-05:00
Summer Nonprofit & Govt Internship Orien Hoping to receive academic credit this summer for an internship with a government agency or nonprofit organization?
Academic credit is available through the law school’s 3-credit summer session government and nonprofit internship courses. Students must apply for instructor approval to register, and must attend an orientation session with the Texas Law instructors via Zoom on Thurs., April 29, from 4 to 5:30 pm. Students will receive an invitation to the Zoom orientation once they have applied for approval to register for the program, or they contacted the instructor interest. (An audio recording will be made available to students who have a class conflict.)
Applications for approval to register are available online at:
Government Internship: https://law.utexas.edu/internships/government-internship/
Nonprofit Internship: https://law.utexas.edu/internships/nonprofit-internship/
Students who begin internships before obtaining instructor approval to register and attending the orientation will be precluded from enrolling in this course.
Questions? Contact Prof. Helen Gaebler at hgaebler@law.utexas.edu or Prof. Lucy Wood at lwood@law.utexas.edu.
Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2021/04/29/60665/
| April 30 - 12:00pm 2021-04-30T14:00-05:00
Policing in Schools Growing evidence regarding persistent disparities in school discipline poses serious implications about the impact of the educational experience for youth. Statewide, Black students in Texas are approximately two times more likely to experience in-school suspensions (I.S.S.), nearly three times more likely to experience out-of-school suspensions (O.S.S) and are admitted to either alternative or juvenile justice education programs at higher rates than white students. Join IUPRA’s moderated panel discussion around this issue with a focus on equity and school- community solutions.
Moderator: Brion Oaks, Chief Equity Officer, City of Austin
Panelists:
Kevin Foster Ph.D., School Board Member, Austin Independent School District
Andrew Hairston, Director, Justice Education Project, Texas Appleseed
Natosha Daniels, Round Rock Black Parents Association
Farah Muscadin, Director, Office of Police Oversight, City of Austin Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2021/04/30/60685/ - 1:00pm 2021-04-30T14:00-05:00
Feminist Friday
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