Events Calendar

TJOGEL's annual Ladies & Law-ttes event from 8:00 - 10:00am in the Jamail Pavilion. Come to network, have a free Creature Coffee latte, and grab some free food!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/29/83775/

Texas Federalist Society is hosting a debate on different constitutional interpretation methods, namely originalism compared with living constitutionalism. We will host Professor Ilan Wurman from the University of Minnesota School of Law and Professor William Forbath from the University of Texas School of Law to debate this issue. Chick-fil-a will be provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/29/84217/

Join us for a conversation with Professor Corinna Barrett Lain on her new book, Secrets of the Killing State, which exposes the hidden history of lethal injection in America. Drawing on years of meticulous research, Professor Lain reveals a system marked by secrecy, law-breaking, and systemic failures. Her work challenges the widely held belief that lethal injection is a humane and reliable method of execution.

The book has already received wide acclaim. Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, calls it “disturbing, devastating and an urgent must read.”

Professor Lain is the S. D. Roberts & Sandra Moore Professor of Law at the University of Richmond, one of the nation’s leading authorities on capital punishment. A former prosecutor and U.S. Army sergeant, she lectures widely and has published extensively in top law journals on criminal justice and the death penalty.

The event is free and open to the public.

Hosted by the Capital Punishment Center at the University of Texas School of Law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/29/84396/

Join the Animal Legal Defense Fund for a morning of vegan-friendly bites and good conversation! Come chat with us about our mission to protect animal rights through the legal system, learn what our org is all about, and find out how you can get involved. Whether you’re passionate about animal welfare or just curious, all are welcome!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/30/84395/

Details coming soon.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/30/83480/

Join us to celebrate the conclusion of the 2025 1L cohort.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/30/82895/

Join TJOGEL and TBLS for Lunch as Kirkland & Ellis attorneys discuss a day in the life of an associate in at its firms.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/10/01/82580/

Join Texas Law’s chapter of the American Constitution Society for a thought-provoking discussion on the role of “history and tradition” in constitutional interpretation. Professors Sellers, Forbath, and Zhang will examine how courts have invoked this concept, its roots in legal theory, and its influence on recent Supreme Court decisions. This event will offer valuable insight into a doctrine shaping today’s constitutional debates.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/10/01/83765/

Renaldo Hudson will speak with Prof. Thea Posel about his journey to freedom, including 13 years on Illinois’ death row, another 17 years serving life without parole, and eventually receiving a commutation in 2020 from Illinois Governor Pritzker.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/10/01/84379/

This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.00 credit hours, of which 1.00 credit hours will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit.

Selected by Texas Lawyer in 2022 as one of the top three attorneys in Texas, Stewart is a distinguished trial attorney and the founder of the only minority and woman-owned business litigation defense firm in Dallas-Fort Worth. Stewart represents multiple Fortune 100 clients in commercial, employment/labor, and product liability matters. Stewart is also certified as an Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association and presides over commercial, construction, and employment matters. In 2024, Stewart was elected Vice Chair of the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section, leading the nation’s largest association of litigators and trial attorneys. She is now serving as Chair Elect for 2025 to 2026.

What sets Amy Stewart apart is her competitive drive and strategic thinking skills she garnered from her experience in the athletic world. She played college basketball at Wake Forest University and coached Division I basketball at her alma mater and Tulane University before shifting her focus to wins in the courtroom.

During this one-hour conversation, Stewart will discuss her legal career, the decisions and challenges related to starting and maintaining her own law firm, and how her athletics and coaching background gives her an edge in zealously and respectfully representing her clients and working with opposing counsel. Stewart is a certified arbitrator and a distinguished neutral with the prestigious International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution Panel of Distinguished Neutrals and will discuss the ethics of working on behalf of clients to resolve high stakes disputes. Stewart will also highlight how her work as a highly sought-after investigator who leads high-profile and sensitive ethics and workplace-related investigations benefits her client base.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/10/01/84445/

On Wednesday, October 1, the Strauss Center will host Susan Moore, President of the Austin Council on Foreign Affairs, John Robinson, founder of the John L. Robinson Educational Fund, and Dilawar Syed, Associate Professor & Senior Economic Policy Advisor at the LBJ School of Public Affairs for a discussion on, “The Business of Diplomacy: International Operations, Defense Contractors, and Today’s U.S. Foreign Service.” This event will be moderated by Ambassador (Ret.) Larry André, Professor of Practice at the LBJ School of Public Affairs.

This conversation will first set the scene by explaining the role of commercial and business diplomacy in U.S. foreign policy, then will dive into the subject’s complexities and implementation across embassies and consulates around the world. Panelists will share their expertise and anecdotes on key initiatives in this field from across U.S. administrations, the role of the U.S. Department of State and defense contractors in this form of international diplomacy, and how defense offsets have been – and can be – used to achieve diplomacy goals on some of foreign policy’s most complex issues. The panelists will also discuss the evolving nature of the U.S. Foreign Service and opportunities for students to get involved in this type of work after graduation on the Forty Acres.

This event is free and open to the public, welcoming UT Austin students, faculty and staff, and members of the local community. Garage parking is available for a fee at Manor Garage and San Jacinto Garage, and parking will not be validated. Lunch will be provided for attendees.

For any questions about this event, contact info@strausscenter.org.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/10/01/84304/

Join attorneys from Baker Botts for lunch on Thursday, October 2nd from 11:50am-12:50pm in JON 5.206!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/10/02/82581/

Join Texas Law’s chapter of the American Constitution Society for a timely conversation on the Trump Administration’s efforts to reshape federal agencies and higher education. Professors McGarity and Rabban, with Rhiannon Hamam moderating, will explore the legal and constitutional questions raised by these actions, their implications for administrative governance, and the potential impact on academic freedom. This event will provide valuable perspective on the limits of executive power and the challenges facing core democratic institutions.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/10/06/84496/

Thinking about public interest work after graduation? Join us to learn more about Texas Law’s 2026 Postgraduate Fellowships. We’ll cover the application process, deadlines, and tips for preparing a strong application for the following fellowships:

Environmental Justice Fellowship

G. Rollie White Trust Fellowship in Public Interest Law

Julius Glickman Fellowship in Public Interest Law

Manne Family Fellowships

Mike A. Myers Fellowship in Public Interest Law

Texas Law Postgraduate Public Interest Fellowships

Presenters:

Nicole Simmons, Director, Justice Center

Mary Murphy, Public Interest Career Counselor

Kelly Haragan, Director, Environmental Law Clinic

When: Monday, October 6, 2025, 12–1 p.m. Where: TNH 3.124

RSVP for lunch by noon on Thursday, October 2: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3jTkqpz7vK7kuvY

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/10/06/84262/

Join attorneys from Weil for lunch on Wednesday, October 8th from 11:50am-12:50pm in JON 5.206!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/10/08/82582/

Join attorneys from Simpson Thacher for lunch on Thursday, October 9th from 11:50am-12:50pm in JON 5.206!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/10/09/82583/

Texas Federalist Society is hosting a discussion/debate on the upcoming Supreme Court term. We will host David W. Casazza from Gibson Dunn and Professor Maria Ponemarenko from the University of Texas School of Law to discuss this topic. Chick-fil-a will be provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/10/09/84500/

Come and listen to attorneys speak about their career and how to succeed in law school and beyond.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/10/09/83170/