Events Calendar

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Monday, November 14

8:00am9:00am
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/
8:45am11:00am
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/

Tuesday, November 15

8:00am9:00am
TJOGEL Coffee & Conversation

TNH PATMAN (Patman Family Plaza)
8:30am9:30am
Breakfast for BOA

TNH 2.130 - BOA Office
10:00am4:00pm
SBA Thanksgiving Pie and Thank You Notes

TNH PATMAN (Patman Family Plaza)
11:00am1:30pm
11:15am1:15pm
TJOGEL Roundtable Luncheon

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
3:30pm4:30pm
De-Stress with WLC!

CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)
6:30pm8:30am
CHLLSA Thanksgiving Dinner

CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)

Wednesday, November 16

8:30am10:30am
11:00am1:30pm
11:30am1:15pm
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/
12:00pm1:00pm
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/
2:30pm5:00pm
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/

Thursday, November 17

8:30am10:30am
9:00am10:00am
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/
10:00am11:00am
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/
11:15am1:15pm
TJOGEL Roundtable Luncheon

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
11:30am1:30pm
1L Meet and Greet with Bracewell

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
11:45am12:45pm
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/
12:30pm1:30pm
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/
12:45pm1:45pm
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/
4:30pm5:30pm
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/