Events Calendar

Now viewing: February 12–25, 2023

Monday, February 13

10:30am11:45am

Tuesday, February 14

10:30am2:00pm
SBA: Make Your Own Valentine!

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Join SBA in the atrium this Valentine's Day, February 14th, for cards and goodies. Swing by any time between 10:30 am and 2:00 pm to put together a gift for your friend, your special someone, or yourself! xoxo

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/02/14/72905/
12:00pm3:00pm
TLF Valentine's Day T-Shirt Sale

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
12:00pm1:00pm

Wednesday, February 15

8:00am9:00am
Christian Legal Society Bible Study

JON 6.207 (Susman Academic Center, The Judge William W. and Margaret R. Kilgarlin Chambers (6.207 / 6.208))

Christian Legal Society will be hosting a Bible study and meeting for anyone interested in learning more about the Bible or the faith. We encourage all people who are curious about Christianity or want to grow in their faith to join. This a good opportunity to build community and learn more about the Bible!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/02/15/72590/
3:30pm4:30pm

Thursday, February 16

11:45am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium - Joyce Sadka //
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/02/16/73101/
12:00pm1:00pm
12:15pm1:30pm
The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership Through Soft Power

SRH 3.122, LBJ School

On Thursday, February 16 at 12:15-1:30pm the Strauss Center in conjunction with the Clements Center for National Security will host international development expert Daniel Runde as he discusses his new book, The American Imperative: Reclaiming Leadership Through Soft Power. Mr. Runde argues that China and Russia fill vacuums—vacuums that are digital, healthcare-oriented, infrastructural, commercial, security-related, value-related, and ones tha

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/02/16/72865/
3:45pm5:30pm
The Shape and Direction of the Death Penalty in Texas and the United States

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

This event will feature Harvard Law Professor Carol Steiker, as well as UT Law Professors Lee Kovarsky, Jim Marcus, Thea Posel, Raoul Schonemann, and Jordan Steiker. It will examine, from multiple angles, the operation of the modern Texas and federal death penalties. Professor Kovarsky will discuss the thirteen "Trump Executions" that took place during the last six months of his administration. Professors Marcus, Posel, and Schonemann will dis

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/02/16/72945/
4:00pm7:00pm
Grits Conference 2023

TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)
6:00pm8:30pm
Virgil Lott Award Dinner

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

DeMetris Sampson ’80, a longtime lawyer and community leader in Dallas, has been named the winner of the Virgil C. Lott Medal for 2023. She will be honored at a ceremony at the School of Law on February 16.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/02/16/71927/

Friday, February 17

9:30am10:30am
Sutton Society Breakfast with Dean Chesney

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:30am12:30pm
GRITS 2023 Keynote: Steven Donziger

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
11:30am1:00pm
12:30pm3:00pm
Spring 2023 1L Public Speaking Workshop

Professors from the Advocacy Program will offer the Spring 2023 1L Public Speaking Workshop on Friday, February 17th from, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (with lunch provided beginning at 12:30). You will be taught by successful trial lawyers and talented National Mock Trial Champions; you will be taught by lawyers who are hired to teach experienced lawyers how to be even better.

You will be on your feet. You will be practicing voice and gestures. You wil

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/02/17/73027/

Saturday, February 18

10:30am2:00pm
TMLS Black Women's Brunch

CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)
4:00pm5:00pm
Grits Conference 2023

TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)

Monday, February 20

CANCELED
12:00pm1:00pm
WLC x Baker Botts Lunch Panel

TNH 3.125 (Denius Classroom)
3:30pm5:45pm
Colloquium on Current Issues in Complex Litigation - Jonathan Lipson // Temple
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/02/20/70649/
3:30pm5:45pm
Law and Economics Seminar - Chris Robertson //
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/02/20/73065/

Tuesday, February 21

11:45am1:00pm
Jones Day M&A Panel

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
12:00pm1:00pm
Section 1 Reunion Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Wednesday, February 22

8:00am9:00am
Christian Legal Society Bible Study

JON 6.207 (Susman Academic Center, The Judge William W. and Margaret R. Kilgarlin Chambers (6.207 / 6.208))

Christian Legal Society will be hosting a Bible study and meeting for anyone interested in learning more about the Bible or the faith. We encourage all people who are curious about Christianity or want to grow in their faith to join. This a good opportunity to build community and learn more about the Bible!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/02/22/72591/
12:00pm1:00pm
12:00pm1:00pm
12:00pm1:00pm
12:15pm1:15pm
Journal Fair (sponsored by Norton Rose Fulbright)

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Any students interested in participating in the write-on competition are encouraged to visit the Journal Fair to learn more about the various student-run publications at Texas Law. Each journal will have representatives tabling during the lunch hour. Come say hi!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/02/22/73110/
3:45pm5:30pm
Colloquium on Comparative Constitutional Law and Politics | Jill Lepore | Harvard Law School

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))

Thursday, February 23

8:30am5:30pm
11:45am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium - Ayelet Schahar // Toronto
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/02/23/72946/
12:00pm1:00pm
12:00pm1:00pm
5-4 Podcast Live Taping

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
12:00pm1:00pm
TLR Bluebooking Session

TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)

Friday, February 24

8:30am5:30pm
9:00am5:00pm
5:45pm7:15pm

Saturday, February 25

8:00pm12:00am
Texas Law Prom

AT&T Hotel and Conference Center