Events Calendar

Texas Federalist Society is hosting a panel discussing judicial nominations and confirmations. We will host Professor Robert Luther III from Antonin Scalia Law School (George Mason University) and Judge Andrew Oldham of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to discuss their experiences with judicial nominations, and the panel will be moderated by Claire Nevill, a 3L at the University of Texas School of Law. The event takes place in TNH 2.138 from 11:50 am - 12:50 pm. Chick-fil-A will be provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/02/23/86917/

Join The Law Veterans Association for coffee and conversation every Wednesday from January 14 to April 22 in the Tom Clark Lounge. A great way to connect with fellow veterans, build community, and start your day with good company and caffeine. All Texas Law veteran students, alumni, and friends welcome.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/02/25/85263/

This virtual global presentation celebrates the publication of the book Enforced Disappearances: On Universal Responses to a Worldwide Phenomenon, co-edited by Grażyna Baranowska and Milica Kolaković-Bojović. The book brings together academics and practitioners, including TexasLaw Professor Ariel Dulitzky, and examines global challenges related to enforced disappearances and responses through international law and United Nations mechanisms. The presentation will include remarks by the co-editors, along with contributions from chapter author Lene Guercke on enforced disappearances in Mexico and chapter author Eva Nudd on disappearances in the context of migration. Hosted by the TexasLaw Latin America Initiative with the cosponsorship of the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) and the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice. Please RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/N9PUZmNEjS Join the presentation here: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/81924653969

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/02/25/86696/

It's been claimed by the current administration that ICE officers have "absolute immunity." Do they? Join Professors Ponomarenko and Kovarsky for a discussion on what happens when ICE violates constitutional rights.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/02/26/87118/

For directors and c-suite executives.

Co-hosted by the University of Texas School of Law and the McCombs School of Business, the Director–Executive Summit brings together corporate directors, senior executives, investors, and thought leaders for two days of high-level dialogue on governance, strategy, and leadership.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/02/26/85277/

For directors and c-suite executives.

Co-hosted by the University of Texas School of Law and the McCombs School of Business, the Director–Executive Summit brings together corporate directors, senior executives, investors, and thought leaders for two days of high-level dialogue on governance, strategy, and leadership.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/02/27/85276/

GRITS is a student-run, public interest law conference that focuses on the difficulties and constraints inherent to social justice work in the South, and the unique strategies that legal practitioners and other public interest workers have developed to meet those needs.

The conference emphasizes innovative, progressive, and even radical approaches to building community among students, practitioners, and community activists in the South to bring about social change.

The conference is an opportunity for law students, lawyers, and activists to build coalitions, share strategies for progressive lawyering, and develop new approaches for the future.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/02/27/85881/

The Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal is excited to present the 25th Annual Symposium, The Next Generation of IP: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Legal Practice. This year, we will explore AI's evolving role in intellectual property law. Discussions will explore evolving patent and copyright practices, AI's impact on legal practice, and AI’s role in redefining IP rights in music and sports. We will also examine ethical issues, regulatory challenges, and strategies for adapting to an AI-driven IP landscape. CLE credit will be provided for several topics.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/02/27/84080/

This event will feature three panels each exploring an aspect of the intersection between AI and other relevant global discourse.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/02/28/84300/

Presented to George Tsebelis for his book Changing the Rules: Constitutional Amendments in Democracies (Cambridge University Press, 2025), with comments from Zach Elkins, Ashley Moran, and Larry Sager.

Lunch will be served. All are welcome.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/02/85580/

Join us for a conversation with Sarah Rich, the G. Rollie White Scholar in Residence, as she discusses "Defending Immigrants and the Rule of Law: A Career in the Public Interest in Exceptional Times." 

In this talk, Sarah will discuss her work cataloguing, preparing for, and responding to the anti-immigrant and anti-democratic policies of the second Trump administration over the past two and a half years. Her talk will cover the importance of working in coalition, defending the rule of law, and understanding history, in addition to first-hand accounts of her experiences defending clients from executive overreach.

The event will take place in the Eidman Courtroom (CCJ 2.306) from 11:50 AM to 12:50PM. Lunch will be provided in the Jamail Pavilion immediately following the discussion. Sarah will be available for further conversation in the Jury Room from 11:50am to 11:50pm on March 4. 

Open to the public. Please RSVP for lunch: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cOOAncQ44hXjzNQ

Hosted by the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/03/85397/

Join The Law Veterans Association for coffee and conversation every Wednesday from January 14 to April 22 in the Tom Clark Lounge. A great way to connect with fellow veterans, build community, and start your day with good company and caffeine. All Texas Law veteran students, alumni, and friends welcome.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/04/85264/

Join Sarah Rich for an informal conversation about her path as an attorney, advocate, and policy analyst, her work in Atlanta focusing on immigration and democracy matters, and her insights for students pursuing careers in law and justice.

Space is limited. Please RSVP by 12PM Fri, Feb. 27: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6DVPEm0SOYb5bg2

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/04/85697/

Texas Federalist Society is hosting a debate on whether the merits and tradeoffs of criminal justice reform. We will host Brent Webster, First Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas, and Mike Fox from the Cato Institute to discuss this issue. Chick-fil-a will be provided to attendees!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/05/87357/

Join us for an exciting evening of connection, mentorship, and community!

The Women’s Law Caucus, Minority Women Pursuing Law, and MAMAs – Mother Attorney Mentoring Association are coming together to host a speed networking event designed to connect undergraduate students, law students, and practicing attorneys across generations.

This event offers a unique opportunity to:

Learn about the journey to law school and legal practice

Ask candid questions in a low-pressure, welcoming environment

Build meaningful connections with women at every stage of their legal careers

Through guided speed-networking rotations, attendees will have the chance to meet, mingle, and exchange insights—all while enjoying food, drinks, and great company.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore law, navigating law school, or mentoring the next generation, this is a space to connect, support, and grow together.

Who: Undergraduate students, law students, and practicing attorneys What: Women in Law Speed Networking Event Where: Texas Law, 727 E. Dean Keeton St., Susman Godfrey Atrium

When: March 5, 2026

📍 All are welcome. Space is limited—RSVP required.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/05/86156/

The Review of Litigation is a student-run journal at Texas Law. We focus primarily on national and state-level modern litigation issues. This year, our symposium will focus on election litigation—specifically, a recap of the 2024 election and anticipated challenges going into the 2026 midterm elections. Please join TROL and nation's leading election law experts for our 2026 Symposium.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/07/86516/