Events Calendar

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/09/30/78357/

Take a break and experience the therapeutic joy of petting adorable dogs during Wellness Week! Don't miss out on this paws-itively uplifting experience—come pet a pup and boost your mood!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/09/30/78291/

A book drive tabling event for local elementary, middle, and high schools in the Austin community. The book drive tabling event is in partnership with UT Austin’s NAACP undergraduate chapter.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/09/30/79199/

Harris County DA Kim Ogg and Professor Jennifer Laurin, moderated by Professor Lee Kovarsky, discuss the progressive prosecution movement. Lunch will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/09/30/78772/

Please join the Catholic Law Student Society in praying the Rosary. All are welcome!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/09/30/78794/

Learn about the landscape of abortion law in Texas. After Dobbs, abortion jurisprudence has become confusing and chaotic. Hopefully, our presentation can reduce that confusion by educating you on what you are entitled to in this fast-changing legal regime. This knowledge can also help you advocate for you and your loved ones. Knowledge is power, so it is important that everyone is aware of what their rights are. Lunch will be served. :)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/09/30/78951/

Discussion with representatives from JAG officers representing all military branches. Hosted in cooperation with CSO.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/09/30/79234/

Please join us for a social for Women's Law Caucus members who are interested in Public Interest to connect and get advice from 2Ls/3Ls on Public Interest opportunities. Sweet treats will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/09/30/78910/

Students will have the opportunity to explore academic and wellness resources that offer support.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/01/78290/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/01/78153/

TMLS will be serving traditional Nigerian dishes to all Texas Law students in honor of Nigerian Independence Day! This event is sponsored by Baker Botts and Jackson Walker.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/01/79239/

TJOGEL Society members can stop by from 8:00am to 9:00am to talk with representatives from a law firm and for some coffee and breakfast tacos.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/02/79026/

SBA Creature Coffee cart sponsored by Haynes Boone

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/02/78810/

Room reservation for LexisNexis Tabling Event. Hosted by law school representative Paul Cooper and student representatives, this session provides students with assistance on research queries and training on LexisNexis research tools.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/02/78863/

This will be an event will veteran attorneys from HB, Winstead, and McKool Smith

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/02/78445/

Join the TJOGEL Society for a Roundtable Lunch with partners and associates from law firms. Please RSVP via a form that will be sent out about a week before each Roundtable to TJOGEL Society Members.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/02/78752/

Attorneys from Kirkland & Ellis will present on a topic of business law. Lunch provided, please RSVP!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/02/78550/

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of your day and join us for a serene mindfulness classical music performance under the trees. Let the calming melodies and the rustling leaves transport you to a place of peace and relaxation. Whether you bring your lunch, a good book, or simply yourself, this is the perfect opportunity to nourish your mind and soul. Give yourself the gift of tranquility and recharge for the rest of your week. We’ll see you there!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/02/78650/

The Texas Health Law Society and OUTLaw are hosting a panel with attorneys from Baker Botts, Lambda Legal, and the ACLU to discuss gender-affirming care policies and regulations for both adults and minors in Texas. Lunch will be provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/02/78938/

Join us for an insightful workshop on animal law, where we delve into a compelling California case involving Cedar, a cherished goat whose life was disrupted by law enforcement actions despite the wishes of his dedicated caretakers. This case highlights critical issues in animal protection.

Our expert for the session, Vanessa Shakib, is a leading figure in animal law and government accountability. Her impressive background includes extensive coverage by major media outlets such as CNN, Fox News, and the New York Times. Vanessa is the co-founder and co-director of Advancing Law for Animals, a pioneering non-profit law firm dedicated to advocating for animals in research and industrial food production. She is also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Law at Southwestern Law School, where she has been recognized as the 2022-2023 Adjunct Professor of the Year.

(Vegan lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to ensure your spot and meal.)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/02/79133/

Join us for TLDNA's welcome event–grab some lunch from Cabo Bob’s and meet other TLDNA members!

Texas Law Disability and Neurodivergent Alliance (TLDNA) is an organization of law students dedicated to fostering the next generation of Disability Rights Advocates, creating space for the experience of disability and neurodiversity in law school, and educating about accessibility.

If you have any dietary restrictions or require any accommodations in order to participate in this event, please fill out Google Form linked below: https://forms.gle/hAerDrnNxZyAvQMt6

Not able to attend but interested in joining TLDNA or attending future events? Fill out the Google Form linked below to add yourself to TLDNA's email list: https://forms.gle/HAhmxg3eRcAg6pGH7

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/02/79259/

Attorneys from Kirkland & Ellis will host a happy hour at Electric Shuffle, partnering with the Texas Business Law Society. Please RSVP!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/02/79255/

Baker Botts & Women's Law Caucus Breakfast

Mix and Mingle with attorneys from Baker Botts LLP.

Enjoy bagels, coffee, and more with WLC!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/03/78936/

2Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Bojorquez Law Firm to learn more about their firm and grab lunch.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/03/78723/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/03/79071/

Join the TJOGEL Society for a Roundtable Lunch with partners and associates from law firms. Please RSVP via a form that will be sent out about a week before each Roundtable to TJOGEL Society Members.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/03/78750/

A book drive tabling event for local elementary, middle, and high schools in the Austin community. The book drive tabling event is in partnership with UT Austin’s NAACP undergraduate chapter.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/03/79182/

Baker Botts IP attorneys are hosting a panel with TIPLJ and IPLS. The panel's topic is "Tips for Kicking off Your IP Career."

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/03/79050/

Join us for a Panel Discussion on Estate Planning! Dive into the practice of estate planning—a crucial area of law that affects everyone.

This panel is tailored for students interested in exploring estate planning, whether you're considering a career in this field or simply wish to broaden your legal knowledge. Valuable insights from leading experts await, and lunch is provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/03/79061/

From Execution Date to Release Date: The Story of Clinton Young

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Clinton Young, a former Texas death row inmate who spent 18 years in solitary confinement for a crime he insists he didn’t commit. Convicted of two murders at the age of 19, Clinton was sentenced to death in 2003, largely based on the testimony of his co-defendants—testimony that was later proven false.

In September 2021, Clinton’s conviction and death sentence were overturned by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals due to shocking prosecutorial misconduct. The prosecutor, while working on Clinton’s case, was also secretly serving as a law clerk for the judges who presided over the trial. This blatant violation of due process led to Clinton's release on bond in January 2022, making him the first former death row inmate to secure release on bond. He now awaits a new trial.

This event offers an extraordinary opportunity to learn about the flaws in the criminal justice system, wrongful convictions, and the fight for justice. Clinton’s case exemplifies critical legal issues surrounding due process violations, prosecutorial misconduct, and the resilience required to survive on death row.

Don’t miss this powerful session that will provide unique insight into the life of someone wrongfully convicted and highlight the crucial role lawyers play in fighting for justice.

**Food will be provided**

Date: October 3, 2024 Time: 11:50 AM - 2:00 PM Location: CCJ 2.306 - Eidman Courtroom Hosted by: The Capital Punishment Clinic/Center

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/03/79176/

RSVP for this exclusive and limited opportunity to hear from TedTalk speaker Gloria Chan Parker. Gloria is the owner of Recalibrate, a leading provider of corporate mindfulness and mental wellness, using a uniquely modern and science-based approach to empower go-getters with busy lives. Gloria opened Recalibrate after an unexpected medical battle amidst an established career in management consulting that ultimately led her to discover the gap in everyday mental wellness. Gloria holds a Mindfulness Teaching Certificate from The Mindfulness Center in Washington, D.C., has completed Coherence Therapy training with Deep Eddy Psychotherapy, has completed Executive Education in Corporate Strategy from Columbia Business School, and holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Texas Austin.

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Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/03/78444/

Join us for an insightful event featuring Dr. Aman Odeh, an Austin-based pediatrician who will share her compelling experiences from her recent work in Gaza. This presentation will delve into the challenges and realities faced on the ground, and explore how legal scholarship and frameworks can influence and improve humanitarian efforts. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with real-world applications of legal theory in critical situations and to gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between medicine, law, and global crises.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/03/79090/

TJOGEL will be hosting 5-8 transactional, regulatory, and litigation energy lawyers in a Q&A for 1Ls interested in working at a large law firm, learning about energy law, or potentially having an energy-related practice. Our speakers will cover a variety of practices in the energy law field: upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas work; power and regulatory work; as well as renewables and project development work. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions at the event as well as network with the attorneys. There are a limited number of available spots, so please RSVP via a form that will be sent out 1-2 weeks prior to the event to TJOGEL Society Members.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/03/78552/

Join alumni, prospective students, and friends for paella, drinks and networking! Hosted by Trey Martinez JD '96 and Rolando Rubiano BS '93, with paella from Ralph Vela, CEO Workforce Solutions Cameron and award-winning paella chef.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/03/78170/

Attorneys from McKool Smith are hosting a happy hour and social event. The event will be at Cidercade south of the river and will include free food, drinks, and games for those in attendance. The event is co-sponsored by TIPLJ and IPLS, but all students are welcome to attend. Please RSVP at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mscidercade2024

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/03/79052/

A focused, 4-part introduction to advocacy skills. Open to all second- and third-year law students, the FLI is a hands-on crash course designed to allow students of all experience levels to learn new skills or hone existing ones. Students work directly with Texas Law’s interscholastic mock trial coaches and instructors to focus on skills necessary to communicate effectively as a lawyer as well as successfully compete in a mock trial competition. Even those not interested in competing, but currently enrolled in an advocacy course, may find this program a useful complement to their coursework.

The 2024 Fall Litigation Institute will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. (with lunch provided beginning at 12:30 pm) over four Fridays. You are free to participate in any/all sessions but must SIGN-UP to do so. Sign up sheet available at beginning of Fall semester. • Week 1: Friday, September 13th – Public Speaking / Effective Communication • Week 2: Friday, September 20th – Storytelling / Opening Statements • Week 3: Friday, September 27th – Direct Examinations • Week 4: Friday, October 4th – Cross Examinations

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/04/77977/

The Second Cohort Academy for the Gamma Cohort will take place on October 5th. The Gamma Cohort will reconnect on campus for the second time in-person to learn more about statements/essays, application preparation, and will be matched with their law student mentor.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/05/78438/

In the fall semester, the Texas Business Law Society hosts an intramural competition for first-year and upper-level students known as the Texas Transactional Skills Competition(TTSC). The competition provides an opportunity for students to draft and negotiate a transactional document, such as a term sheet or an agreement, in a manner that mirrors corporate legal practice. The competition is judged by corporate partners and associates from firms all over the state of Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain exposure to real practical documents and experience the role of a transactional attorney. Additionally, the TTSC provides students with networking and mentorship opportunities with practicing transactional attorneys.

The 2024 competition will be held Saturday, October 5th. During the competition, participants compete against their peers over two rounds of negotiation. The goal is to reach a deal by demonstrating your negotiation skills and articulating your client’s needs. TBLS will host a reception for the judges and participants following the competition. This year, we are excited to host the competition in-person!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2024/10/05/78292/