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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/

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/