Events Calendar

Stop by the Atrium and drop off closed, unused household items for our donation drive. Donations will be given to Catholic Charities of Central Texas to distribute to local refugee, veteran, and low-income communities. There will be a box by the visitor desk for the entire month of March. Please check out our flyer for more information, including a list of accepted items: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uq59cfKvOeLoxxJ-5KFyeU4OC5fKFRRS/view?usp=sharing

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/03/30/81618/

Stop by the Atrium and drop off closed, unused household items for our donation drive. Donations will be given to Catholic Charities of Central Texas to distribute to local refugee, veteran, and low-income communities. There will be a box by the visitor desk for the entire month of March. Please check out our flyer for more information, including a list of accepted items: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uq59cfKvOeLoxxJ-5KFyeU4OC5fKFRRS/view?usp=sharing

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/03/31/81619/

Morning: Texas Nuclear Symposium Afternoon: Interdisciplinary Research Poster Competition co-hosted by Longhorn Energy Club, Switch Energy Club, and American Nuclear Society (San Jacinto Hall)

UT Energy Week is a five-day event hosted by the KBH Energy Center and the Energy Institute. This is your chance to network with industry leaders, hear exciting talks and panels, and explore the cutting-edge trends shaping the energy world. Whether you’re looking to learn about career opportunities, explore the latest in energy tech, or learn about emerging trends in the industry—this event has something for everyone!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/03/31/81978/

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar.

Bloomberg student rep will table in the atrium to inform students about all the resources Bloomberg can offer them.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/03/31/80927/

Drawing Board Luncheon: John Golden

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/03/31/80668/

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Flo Recruit to learn more about their business and grab lunch.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/03/31/81995/

Please join the judicial clerkship program in welcoming alumni for a panel discussion on clerkship interviews. We will look at what the interviews look like and how to be a successful candidate.

Lunch will be served register by 8pm on Thursday March 27, 2025

For more information, contact the Judicial Clerkship Program Coordinator at ben.ewald@law.utexas.edu

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/03/31/81137/

Event for APALSA members to meet attorneys from Latham & Watkins. Lunch is provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/03/31/81902/

BOA is excited to host our spring intramural trial competition! All students (1Ls to 3Ls) are welcome to participate. The mock trial format runs through an entire trial (opening statements, direct examinations, cross-examinations, and closing).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/01/80877/

Morning: Strategic Seed Grant Research Showcase Afternoon: Innovation Mentorship Luncheon & Energy Entrepreneurship Day Evening: Startup Night

UT Energy Week is a five-day event hosted by the KBH Energy Center and the Energy Institute. This is your chance to network with industry leaders, hear exciting talks and panels, and explore the cutting-edge trends shaping the energy world. Whether you’re looking to learn about career opportunities, explore the latest in energy tech, or learn about emerging trends in the industry—this event has something for everyone!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/01/81979/

The Texas Law Pipeline Program will host the National Association of Women Judges for their annual event, Color of Justice. This event is aimed at encouraging young women in middle and high school to explore legal and judicial careers by connecting them with judges and lawyers, while providing valuable resources to help them pursue their goals

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/01/82075/

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar.

Bloomberg student rep will table in the atrium to inform students about all the resources Bloomberg can offer them.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/01/80928/

This program will answer the following questions: (1) What is a judicial clerk?; (2) Why are clerkships considered to be such a valuable experience?; (3) What do judges look for in clerks?; and (4) How does the role of a clerk vary in different chambers and types of courts? We will also discuss the timing of your own clerkship search, things to be thinking about now if you want to clerk, and how to best position yourself to be a competitive clerkship applicant.

For additional information take a look at these materials: https://law.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/04/1Ls-Becoming-Successful-Judicial-Clerkship-Candidate.pdf

Lunch will be served. Register for the event by 8:00pm on March 28, 2025

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/01/81155/

Research faculty meeting to discuss lateral appointments

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/01/81541/

The Strauss Center is pleased to present a panel on “Drones Over America! Defending the U.S. Homeland from Aerial Threats,” on Tuesday, April 1, with Monique Allen of the Texas Army National Guard, Jason Day of Unmanned Aircraft at the Texas Department of Public Safety, and Brendan Groves of SkyDio. Drones are seemingly everywhere: above military bases, seaports, airports, and even suburban backyards. Who’s sending them? And do government agencies have the authority and tools to take them down? Strauss Center Director Adam Klein will moderate this panel.

For more questions, please contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@austin.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/01/82015/

Kobi Kastiel presenting an original paper in the Business Law Workshop

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/01/81836/

Morning: Fireside chat with Jay Hartzell, President, The University of Texas at Austin, and Ryan Lance, CEO, ConocoPhillips Afternoon: Energy Career Mixer & Campus Energy Tour Evening: Student Club Mashup

UT Energy Week is a five-day event hosted by the KBH Energy Center and the Energy Institute. This is your chance to network with industry leaders, hear exciting talks and panels, and explore the cutting-edge trends shaping the energy world. Whether you’re looking to learn about career opportunities, explore the latest in energy tech, or learn about emerging trends in the industry—this event has something for everyone!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/02/81980/

Join NRF attorneys and recruiters to chat and grab some Creature Coffee!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/02/81900/

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar.

Bloomberg student rep will table in the atrium to inform students about all the resources Bloomberg can offer them.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/02/80929/

Baker McKenzie lawyers Nick Kennedy, Kalli McCoy, and Allison Rocker will discuss their first-hand experience at successfully arguing Yegiazaryan v. Smagin at the Supreme Court, and the decision’s impact on using RICO to enforce international arbitration judgments domestically. The discussion will be followed by a student Q&A.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/02/81838/

Join Professors Encarnacion, Ponomarenko, and Wasserman for a discussion on how to become a law professor on April 2nd in TNH 2.137 from 11:45 AM -12:55 PM. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by March 21st here: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6KZd8Myso0NooZ0.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/02/81557/

Attorneys from Mayer Brown will join us for a lunch panel discussion on April 2nd. Come ask all of your burning questions in a relaxed environment (and get lunch for free).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/02/81815/

Attorneys from Patterson + Sheridan will be coming to campus to discuss their practice and what life looks like at their firm. The firm is a mid-sized Intellectual Property Boutique based in Houston, Texas.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/02/81828/

Please come to last Bluebook Training Session. Food will be served!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/02/81917/

Are viable unborn human beings constitutional persons? Join us as Teresa Stanton Collett, Professor of Law at the University of St. Thomas, discusses how the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization has altered the debate surrounding the legal status of the unborn. Lunch provided! 

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/02/82117/

BOA is excited to host our spring intramural trial competition! All students (1Ls to 3Ls) are welcome to participate. The mock trial format runs through an entire trial (opening statements, direct examinations, cross-examinations, and closing).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/03/80843/

Morning: Energy Case Competition Kickoff Afternoon: Energy & Environment Mentorship Luncheon Evening: Energy Case Competition Awards

UT Energy Week is a five-day event hosted by the KBH Energy Center and the Energy Institute. This is your chance to network with industry leaders, hear exciting talks and panels, and explore the cutting-edge trends shaping the energy world. Whether you’re looking to learn about career opportunities, explore the latest in energy tech, or learn about emerging trends in the industry—this event has something for everyone!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/03/81981/

On April 3-4, 2025, we invite admitted students to Austin to meet other admitted students, visit the campus, and learn more about what makes Texas Law the “best place to be a law student“.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/03/80455/

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar.

Bloomberg student rep will table in the atrium to inform students about all the resources Bloomberg can offer them.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/03/80930/

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

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/03/79983/

Grab lunch and learn more about what life at a litigation-boutique law firm is like. Hosted by the Texas Law Review but open to the entire school.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/03/81478/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/03/80752/

Join us for a panel featuring Professors Laurin, Grove, and Sepper regarding the current landscape of reproductive rights

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/03/81959/

Join us this Thursday in TNH 2.123 for an exciting opportunity to learn from and network with UT Law Alums who work in litigation! The panel will discuss how to effectively use your time in law school, such as mock trial, course selection, and journals, to be prepared to enter the courtroom! Lunch will be provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/03/82175/

Over the past two decades, the energy sector has been shaped by transformative legal decisions and practices that have redefined how industries, governments, and communities address energy production, distribution, and consumption. In honor of Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, & Energy Law’s 20th anniversary, this panel of TJOGEL founders and leading alumni delves into the most significant trends, developments, and case law that have defined energy over the last twenty years, analyzing their far-reaching impacts on the industry and its stakeholders. The panel will also explore how these legal developments and technological innovations have affected investment strategies, operational practices, and the broader energy transition. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the jurisprudence that underpins today’s energy landscape and insight into emerging trends and challenges that could define the next era of energy law.

Speakers include:

Becky Diffen, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP; Austin T. Lee, Partner, Bracewell LLP; Cynthia Martinez, SVP, General Counsel, energyRe; Brandon Seale (Moderator), Former President, West Texas Gas Utility; and Chad M. Smith, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

Presented by TJOGEL and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center as part of UT Energy Week, which is a great chance for students to connect with potential employers, explore career opportunities, and learn more about the industry.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/03/81958/

Over the past two decades, the energy sector has been shaped by transformative legal decisions and practices that have redefined how industries, governments, and communities address energy production, distribution, and consumption. In honor of the Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, & Energy Law's 20th anniversary, this panel of TJOGEL founders and leading alumni delves into the most significant trends, developments, and case law that have defined energy over the last twenty years, analyzing their far-reaching impacts on the industry and its stakeholders. The panel will also explore how these legal developments and technological innovations have affected investment strategies, operational practices, and the broader energy transition. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the jurisprudence that underpins today’s energy landscape and insight into emerging trends and challenges that could define the next era of energy law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/03/81983/

Crime, Law, and Policy Workshop: Andrea Headley – Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/03/80662/

Admitted Student Veterans are encouraged to come meet current Veteran Law students at Posse East! Food and drinks will be provided by The Law Veteran's Association!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/03/82196/

BOA is excited to host our spring intramural trial competition! All students (1Ls to 3Ls) are welcome to participate. The mock trial format runs through an entire trial (opening statements, direct examinations, cross-examinations, and closing).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/04/80878/

Morning: Explore engaging panels and keynote presentation where experts dive into the opportunities and critical challenges of building the energy infrastructure our world needs Afternoon: Gulf Coast LNG Case Study and networking reception

UT Energy Week is a five-day event hosted by the KBH Energy Center and the Energy Institute. This is your chance to network with industry leaders, hear exciting talks and panels, and explore the cutting-edge trends shaping the energy world. Whether you’re looking to learn about career opportunities, explore the latest in energy tech, or learn about emerging trends in the industry—this event has something for everyone!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/04/81982/

On April 3-4, 2025, we invite admitted students to Austin to meet other admitted students, visit the campus, and learn more about what makes Texas Law the “best place to be a law student“.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/04/80456/

Capital Punishment Conference on the Death Penalty and Religion

April 4–5, 2025 | Eidman Courtroom, University of Texas School of Law

Join us for a two-day interdisciplinary conference exploring the intersection of religion and the American death penalty. The event will bring together leading voices in law, history, theology, journalism, and public service to discuss how faith traditions, spiritual perspectives, and moral reasoning shape attitudes toward capital punishment The conference will begin on Friday, April 4 at 9:00 AM and conclude on Saturday, April 5 by 12:00 PM. We are honored to welcome Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ, as our keynote speaker on Friday from 12:30–1:45 PM. Confirmed Speakers and Panelists Include: • Amrith Kaur Aakre – District Director, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission • Steve Collis – University of Texas School of Law • Dr. Rachel Ellis – Baltimore, MD • Daniel LaChance – Associate Professor of History, Emory University • Douglas Laycock – University of Texas / University of Virginia • Marah McLeod – University of Notre Dame Law School • Mark Osler – University of St. Thomas School of Law • Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ – Ministry Against the Death Penalty • Jeremy Schepers – Federal Defender, Northern District of Texas • Professor Carol Steiker – Harvard Law School • Winnifred Sullivan – Indiana University • Rev. Bri-anne Swan – United Church of Canada • Adnan Zulfiqar – Associate Professor of Law, Boston College UT faculty and Capital Punishment Center members—Douglas Laycock, Jim Marcus, Jordan Steiker, Lee Kovarsky, Raoul Schonemann, Steve Collis, and Thea Posel—will also participate as moderators and panelists throughout the conference.

Presented by: The Capital Punishment Center at the University of Texas School of Law

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/04/82137/

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar.

Bloomberg student rep will table in the atrium to inform students about all the resources Bloomberg can offer them.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/04/80931/

AAEC Spring 2025 Meeting

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/04/81544/

The Center for Women in Law will hold their biennial Award Luncheon. Location: Hyatt Regency.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/04/80477/

The Jewish Legal Society (JLS) is hosting our annual spring Shabbat dinner on Friday, April 4, from 6:30-10pm. JLS will be celebrating Shabbat with ritual blessings, conversation, and a delicious multi-course meal catered by UT Hillel. JLS members, alumni, faculty, and staff will enjoy the evening together.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/04/81540/

The Review of Litigation is excited to announce its annual banquet for 2025. This year, our banquet will honor Mr. Harry Reasoner. We are excited to celebrate his accomplished career in the world of litigation.

Please purchase tickets via Eventbrite: https://trolbanquet25.eventbrite.com. Volume 44 Editors will recieve a purchase code to secure their tickets.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/04/82036/

Enjoy one last hoorah with OUTLaw before starting the finals grind! Food, drinks, and a good time provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/04/81481/

Come watch some crazy law students put on their student written, student directed and student acted show. This year's show is our parody of 21 Jump Street. Meet Jane and Danny who have to go undercover at UT law to uncover the mysterious drug ring that's popped up in the mock trial team. Will they figure it out? Unclear. Will they sing and dance through the whole thing? Definitely.

Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1274024915819?aff=oddtdtcreator

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/04/82116/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/05/82143/

Come watch some crazy law students put on their student written, student directed and student acted show. This year's show is our parody of 21 Jump Street. Meet Jane and Danny who have to go undercover at UT law to uncover the mysterious drug ring that's popped up in the mock trial team. Will they figure it out? Unclear. Will they sing and dance through the whole thing? Definitely.

Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1274024915819?aff=oddtdtcreator

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/04/05/82136/