Events Calendar

Drawing Board Luncheon: John Golden

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/10/30/74707/

Join attorneys from McDermott Will & Emery for a lunch panel! This event is open to members of Women's Law Caucus only. Please RSVP; the form is in our newsletter.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/10/30/75389/

On Monday, October 30, the Strauss Center welcomes Christopher Kojm, former Deputy Staff Director of the 9/11 Commission, for a fireside chat with Strauss Center Director Adam Klein about “9/11: What Happened? What Changed?” This talk will be held at the LBJ School of Public Affairs and is part of the Strauss Center’s Brumley Speaker Series.

In their wide-ranging conversation, Kojm and Klein will discuss the background and events of September 11, 2001, along with the growth of al Qaeda and origins of global terrorism, why the US Government failed to stop the plot, and what young people should know about the attacks and how they changed our country and the world.

Lunch will be provided and no RSVP is required. For more information about this event, please contact Brittany Horton at brittany.horton@austin.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/10/30/75442/

Note: This event’s full details are restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff members only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/10/30/74616/

Guest Lecture in Constitutional Law II course “Constitutional Amendments in the United States and the World.”

Andrea Pozas Loyo

Associate Professor

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/10/30/74620/

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Winston & Strawn to learn more about their firm and grab breakfast.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/10/31/75341/

Join us in the atrium to celebrate National Pro Bono Week with spooky treats.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/10/31/75686/

Please RSVP by Monday, October 30, on Symplicity.

Hosted by PGLETS. Join private practice attorneys from boutique probate, estate planning, and fiduciary litigation firms in Austin for a discussion on the kinds of cases they see, what they do in their workday, and how they maintain a work/life balance. Co-sponsored by the Texas Law CSO.

Panelists include: Liz Powdrill, from Hopper Mikeska Lauren Fitte, from Giordani, Fitte, Grossman & Ripp Neha Paymaster, from Eccles & McIntosh Jason Scott, Osborne, from Helman, Scott, Knisely & Stanton TS (Probate, Guardianship Law, Estates, Trusts Society)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/10/31/75752/

Raise funds for Texas Law Fellowships and see which of our Civ Pro faculty knows the most about the subject area!

Pizza lunch will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/10/31/75593/

Join the Justice Center for a mid-semester check-in lunch as part of the initiative designed to support public interest law students whose lived experiences intersect with the legal systems they seek to challenge in their careers.

Law schools need to do more to support the well-being, needs, and leadership development of students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, students with disabilities, immigrant students, LGBTQ+ students, formerly incarcerated students, and students with families who have been impacted by the criminal or immigration enforcement systems. This space is meant to build a positive community for students who not only have these experiences, but whose public interest work as attorneys may be directly tied to their lived experiences and/or those of their loved ones. For example: students who have themselves or had family members become entangled in the criminal legal system who are interested in public defense work; immigrant students, or students who are the children or family members of immigrants seeking to challenge the immigration system; low-income students seeking to challenge laws and policy that further marginalize low-income people such as predatory lending, cash bail, etc.

This program seeks to serve as a space for dialogue, mentorship, and resource-sharing that is tailored to the particular needs, and strengths, of students in this position.

Please RSVP by noon, October 24th: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ddtTOx6YjxtBbIW

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/10/31/75594/

Note: This event’s full details are restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff members only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/10/31/75586/

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Baker Botts to learn more about their firm and grab breakfast.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/01/75352/

Join LS4BL for Alternative Curriculum where we discuss topics and issues that students might not hear about in the classroom.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/01/74637/

School choice is becoming an increasingly relevant public policy issue, especially in Texas. To shed some light on the issue and show why this topic is a hot topic in the world of education, the Texas Federalist Society is hosting a debate between Arif Panju, of the the Institute of Justice, and local Professor David DeMatthews, of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/01/75747/

Join attorneys from Arnold & Porter for an informal panel discussion to learn about life at their firm. Lunch will be provided!

Hosted by Texas Law Review.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/01/75429/

Please join THLS to learn about current events in health law. Reed Smith will be joining us to discuss recent Department of Justice Investigations and other current events. When: Wednesday 11/1 from 12-1pm Where: TNH 3.127 RSVP: https://forms.gle/CsqvWjtCBQ68ZJZWA Lunch Provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/01/75768/

Join PALS for a lunch event with Austin-based firm Reid Collins & Tsai. The firm’s founder Bill Reid will give an overview of various career paths within the plaintiffs’ bar, including juicy stories from his own practice where he goes after corporate fraudsters. Lunch will be catered by 1618 Asian Fusion (some of the best Thai food in Austin)!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/01/75789/

Scales and Savasana - Balancing Bodies and Minds at Texas Law

Free all-level flow yoga class for law students hosted by CMHC / Texas Law CARE Counselor, Maria Timm, PhD, RYT-200

Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. (8/30-12/6, no class on 11/1 and 11/22)

TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)

To register, email Dr. Timm at maria.timm@austin.utexas.edu or call 512.232.2295

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/01/75011/

Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 31, on Symplicity.

Start your preparation for your upcoming legal interviews by attending this interactive workshop. You will learn what to expect in a legal interview, hear common legal interview questions, and have the opportunity to practice your interview messaging and skills in this small-group setting. Leave the program with the tools and the confidence to help you prepare for and nail your interviews.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/01/75828/

UT Law's 28th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute covers the latest developments in patent law and features a sophisticated array of prosecution and litigation topics. Hear from nationally recognized faculty including senior IP counsel of major corporations, patent prosecution and litigation experts from around the nation, U.S. District Court Judges, and leading academics.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/02/74441/

In a constantly changing political climate, navigating the law is more important than ever. UT Law CLE's 47th Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law is ideal for practitioners of all experience levels and provides an opportunity to learn from nationally recognized experts. The 2-day program offers in-depth discussion on issues at the forefront of immigration practice and provides tools, forms, tips, and guidance on key decision points, including the increasing importance of removal and relief from removal. Gain strategies to provide the best advocacy for your clients while protecting yourself and your practice.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/02/74443/

Join the TJOGEL Society and attorneys from Gibson Dunn for some free coffee.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/02/74942/

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Bracewell to learn more about their firm and grab lunch.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/02/75353/

Join Patrice Simms, Vice President for Healthy Communities at Earthjustice, Co-founder of People over Plastic, and Visiting Professor at Harvard Law, for a panel discussion with community advocates, with a focus on issues at the intersection of environment, climate, and racial and social justice.

Learn from Simms and an amazing group of advocates what community-based advocacy looks like, why it matters, and what it can accomplish. And hear about some of the biggest challenges that communities are facing, the great work they are doing, and how lawyers can partner with communities to amplify their power.

Panel discussion in the Eidman Courtroom, 11:45-1:00 pm, with lunch available in the Jamail Pavilion immediately following. Simms and the panelists will be available for conversation over lunch from 1-1:30pm.

Open to the public. Please RSVP for lunch by 12pm Thursday, October 26: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/patrice-simms-environmental-attorney-earthjustice-tickets-709492419927?aff=oddtdtcreator

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/02/74106/

Join BOA as CSO explains the process for applying for jobs in the fields of trial and litigation. CSO will provide information on what these firms look for, how to apply, and the timeline that you can expect!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/02/75787/

Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 1, on Symplicity.

Join BOA, the CSO, and Professor Mike Golden to learn more about opportunities for litigation experience at small and midsized firms for the summer and beyond. The CSO will provide tips and information on identifying small and midsized litigation-focused firms, how and when to reach out, and how to apply. Pizza will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/02/75826/

At this event we will have a panel of 2Ls and 3Ls to talk about their experiences going through recruiting and what items those going through recruiting now could focus on to be more productive and get better results. 1Ls or other students who attend will have an opportunity to ask questions to the students in a more relaxed and open environment.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/02/75126/

Welcome to Women's Christian Fellowship! We gather together for Bible study, fellowship, and prayer. We welcome women at any stage of their faith journey to join us as we grow closer to God together.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/02/75196/

FGLS, CHLLSA, and APALSA are teaming up to bring you Speed Networking! Come grab food and meet attorneys from across practice fields! Sponsored by Norton Rose Fulbright.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/02/75786/

The ALDF invites you to join us for a theater night. This time we will be watching The Last Pig together. The Last Pig is an award-winning film that chronicles a farmer's final year on the farm, capturing in intimate detail the farmer’s personal upheaval as he questions his beliefs and the value of life. Vegan food and drinks from Rebel Cheese will be sponsored by the ALDF. Sign-up sheet for a FREE ALDF t-shirt will also be circulated during the event. Please RSVP for us to get enough food: https://forms.gle/NFRPMSH8Yp6GWfVc8

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/02/75792/

Student volunteers will discuss the findings from their research on trademark protection for business names and/or logos with the business owner assigned to them and answer any questions the business owner may have with the support of a supervising attorney.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/02/75647/

All BOA members are welcome to Cidercade for games, food, and drinks! Come hangout with friends and have a great night before the finals crunch begins.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/02/74660/

As a follow-up to our final lunch speaker event of the semester on 11/1, please join PALS, the attorneys at Reid Collins Tsai, and other plaintiffs-side attorneys for a happy hour at Driftwood Downtown from 7-9pm on Thursday 11/2! There will be an open bar and appetizers, so come stop by before the last bar review before the final memo drops and learn more about working on the plaintiff side.

Please RSVP here: https://form.jotform.com/232924632448056

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/02/75766/

Each year, the CSO hosts the public sector Mock Interview Program. This program aims to introduce our students to the legal interviewing process and affords attorneys an opportunity to meet our exceptional students. Practice interviews and attorney feedback are invaluable to our students, preparing them technically and instilling confidence as they embark on their 1L interview season. Depending on availability, 2L and 3Ls may also participate in this program. Each mock interview session will be 30 minutes in length consisting of a 20-minute mock interview followed by a 10-minute review.

Details about the program and sign-up period will be forthcoming.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/03/74638/

Stop by the breezeway on your way to class for coffee provided by Vinson & Elkins and to say hi to your 2023-24 SBA Board!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/03/75487/

AAEC Meeting Fall 2023

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/03/74133/

Join environmental attorney Patrice Simms for a conversation about his path pursuing social justice in nonprofit, government and academic settings, his reflections on his career, and his insights for students.

Please RSVP by 12PM Fri, Oct 27: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/student-lunch-with-patrice-simms-tickets-709753350377?aff=oddtdtcreator

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/03/74107/

Join the Institute for Transnational Law for a Master Class titled “Introduction to the Wonderful World of Wind & Solar Energy” by Professor Rod Wetsel at Texas Tech University School of Law. During the master class, Professor Wetsel will train students on how to negotiate and draft a wind lease, with a look at wind energy in international and comparative law perspectives.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/03/75432/

Tailgate Extravaganza – 25th Anniversary

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/04/73947/