Events Calendar
| Date | Events |
|---|---|
Monday, November 14 | |
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Judicial Clerkship Applications – Getting Started for 2Ls JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207)) Join the Judicial Clerkship Program for a catch-up introductory session on Judicial Clerkships. We'll introduce you to the resources and support available to apply to judicial clerkships as well as detailed instructions on how to begin the application process for 2024-term clerkship positions. For 2Ls and 3Ls only. Capacity will be limited to 25 people per session. RSVP by Friday, November 11, on For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/14/70929/ |
| 8:45am – 11:00am | Monday Morning Mugs: Free Coffee Provided by SBA and Sponsored by Vinson & Elkins! TNH PATMAN (Patman Family Plaza) Swing by the Patman Family Plaza to grab some free coffee provided by SBA and sponsored by V&E! First come, first serve. For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/14/70990/ |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Texas Law Review Mini-Symposium: A Conversation with Professors Macey and Richardson TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/14/69643/ |
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Public Interest Peer Support Drop-in Hours CCJ 1.324 For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/14/71685/ |
| 6:00pm – 8:30am | Film Screening for CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN POLICING, PROSECUTION, AND PUNISHMENT THROUGH LAW AND FILM LAW 296W 29400 TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/14/70735/ |
Tuesday, November 15 | |
| 8:00am – 9:00am | TJOGEL Coffee & Conversation TNH PATMAN (Patman Family Plaza) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/15/70896/ |
| 8:30am – 9:30am | Breakfast for BOA TNH 2.130 - BOA Office For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/15/71767/ |
| 10:00am – 4:00pm | SBA Thanksgiving Pie and Thank You Notes TNH PATMAN (Patman Family Plaza) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/15/71486/ |
| 11:00am – 1:30pm | TLF Sweatshirt Sale Tom Clark Lounge For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/15/71765/ |
| 11:15am – 1:15pm | TJOGEL Roundtable Luncheon CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/15/70874/ |
| 3:30pm – 4:30pm | De-Stress with WLC! CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/15/71628/ |
| 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Public Interest Peer Support Drop-in Hours CCJ 1.324 For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/15/71667/ |
| 3:45pm – 5:30pm | Law and Economics Seminar - Elissa Gentry // Florida State University TNH 3.125 (Denius Classroom) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/15/69393/ |
| 6:30pm – 8:30am | CHLLSA Thanksgiving Dinner CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/15/71746/ |
Wednesday, November 16 | |
| 8:30am – 10:30am | 1L Breakfast Meet and Greet with Winston & Strawn TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/16/71627/ |
| 11:00am – 1:30pm | TLF Sweatshirt Sale Tom Clark Lounge For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/16/71766/ |
| 11:30am – 1:15pm | Faculty lunch (This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/16/69638/ |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | From U.S. Special Forces to the Blockchain: A Conversation with Alex Pruden, CEO of Blockchain Startup Aleo McCombs School of Business On Wednesday, November 16, the Strauss Center joins the Texas Law Veterans Association and the Texas Veterans in Business in hosting the first talk of its inaugural Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Policy Week. Join us in hearing Alex Pruden, CEO of blockchain startup Aleo, discuss blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies. Are cryptocurrencies the next frontier in innovation or a threat to national security? How will decentralized fi For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/16/71605/ |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Practical Advice for Law Firm Diversity Fellowship Applications Virtual For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/16/71691/ |
| 2:30pm – 5:00pm | Crypto Wars: Blockchains, Cryptocurrencies, and American National Security Bass Lecture Hall, LBJ School of Public Affairs On Wednesday, November 16, the Strauss Center is hosting the mini-conference, “Crypto Wars: Blockchains, Cryptocurrencies, and American National Security” during its inaugural Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Policy Week. This conference features experts on the intersection of blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies and national security and law. Are cryptocurrencies the next frontier in innovation or a threat to national security? How wil For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/16/71625/ |
| 4:15pm – 5:15pm | Address by Melissa Murray, Order of the Coif Distinguished Visitor CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/16/68645/ |
Thursday, November 17 | |
| 8:30am – 10:30am | 1L BreakfastMeet and Greet with Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/17/71328/ |
| 9:00am – 10:00am | Faculty Breakfast with Melissa Murray (This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/17/71331/ |
| 10:00am – 11:00am | The Athenaeum presents: A Talk by Jared Diamond The Black Box Theater at the William C. Powers Student Activity Center The Athenaeum presents the acclaimed author and academic Jared Diamond. Students, faculty and staff are invited to a special one-hour presentation by the author of the best-selling books "Guns, Germs, and Steel" and "Collapse." RSVP: http://tiny.cc/Diamond22 For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/17/71525/ |
| 11:15am – 1:15pm | TJOGEL Roundtable Luncheon CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/17/70875/ |
| 11:30am – 1:30pm | 1L Meet and Greet with Bracewell TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/17/70688/ |
| 11:45am – 12:45pm | Doing Well and Doing Good: How and Why BigLaw Combines Profitability and Pro Bono TNH 2.123 (Beck Classroom) Steven Schulman, Pro Bono Partner at Akin Gump, will discuss why he believes that the culture, structure and economics of large firms is uniquely situated to allow pro bono to thrive. For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/17/71686/ |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Texas Law Women's Christian Fellowship CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room) Come join us Thursday from 12:30-1:30pm in the Jury Room (CCJ 2.310) for an hour of community and Bible study. Feel free to drop in as you're able. We welcome all women regardless of faith background! For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/17/70773/ |
| 12:45pm – 1:45pm | Does It Matter How Much Energy Cryptocurrency Mining Consumes? WCP 2.302 Legislative Assembly Room, Student Activity Center On Thursday, November 17, the Strauss Center is hosting a panel of experts in energy and cryptocurrency as part of its inaugural Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Policy Week. Dr. Carey King, Assistant Director at UT Austin’s Energy Institute joins UT research scientist Dr. Joshua Rhodes and Strauss Technology, Security, and Global Affairs Fellow Sina Kian in discussing energy consumption involved in cryptocurrency mining and the implications of th For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/17/71606/ |
| 4:30pm – 5:30pm | Crypto-Careers: Legal Careers in Blockchain and Crypto TNH PATMAN (Patman Family Plaza) On Thursday, November 17, the Strauss Center is hosting Strauss Technology, Security, and Global Affairs Fellow Sina Kian as he discusses legal careers in the realm of blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies. Are cryptocurrencies the next frontier in innovation or a threat to national security? How will decentralized finance, the metaverse, and other “Web3” applications affect counterterrorism, sanctions, and intelligence gathering? Is For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/17/71626/ |
Monday, November 21 | |
| 6:00pm – 8:30am | Film Screening for CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN POLICING, PROSECUTION, AND PUNISHMENT THROUGH LAW AND FILM LAW 296W 29400 TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/21/70736/ |
Tuesday, November 22 | |
| 11:00am – 2:00pm | Chair Massages TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/22/72006/ |
Thursday, November 24 | |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Texas Law Women's Christian Fellowship CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room) Come join us Thursday from 12:30-1:30pm in the Jury Room (CCJ 2.310) for an hour of community and Bible study. Feel free to drop in as you're able. We welcome all women regardless of faith background! For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/11/24/70774/ |