Events Calendar

Environmental law is a growing field that covers many different issues and career paths. Come learn more about environmental law from practitioners in the public interest, private, and government sector. Panelists include Stephanie Bergeron Perdue, Deputy Director of the Office of Legal Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Brian Faulkner '95, Associate with Baker Botts, LLP; and moderated by Jeff Civins, '75, Partner at Haynes & Boone, LLP and Best Lawyers' 2010 Austin Environmental Lawyer of the Year. Lunch will be served after the program. RSVP by Friday, October 1, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/04/8573/

This program is highly recommended for 2Ls and 3Ls who are considering applying for judicial clerkships. Professor Emily Kadens, Professor Elana Einhorn and Director of Judicial Programs, Remi Ratliff, will tell you why clerking is a valuable experience and how to prepare now to become a great applicant. Get tips on selecting courts and judges, asking for letters of recommendation, and putting together a good application.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/04/8572/

Learn about various careers in criminal law from a private attorney, prosecutor, and public defender perspective. Panelists will discuss their careers and offer advice on how to land a job in criminal law. Panelists include Laura Ferry, Texas Defender Service; Brad Levenson, Director, Office of Capital Writs; Gail Van Winkle, Travis County District Attorney's Office; and Attorney Sandra Ritz, '93. Moderated by Robert Kepple, Executive Director, Texas District & County Attorneys Association. Cookies and refreshments will be served after the program. RSVP by Friday, October 1, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/04/8574/

Learn about careers in transactional law in both the private and public sectors. Panelists will discuss the various career options in transactional law, the market for transactional lawyers, the skills and training that are important, and how to enter the field. Panelists include Robert McCarthy ’00 , partner at K&L Gates; Lowell Keig ’88, general counsel for Youth & Family Centered Services; and Doug Booth ’92, Law Offices of Douglas A. Booth, P.C. Moderated by David Valenti, managing shareholder at Valenti Corporate GC, PC. Lunch will be served after the program. RSVP by Monday, October 4, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/05/8575/

Learn more about the practice of handling wills, estates and probate matters and how to be successful in this practice area. Panelists include Clay Cowan ’95, partner at Malish & Cowan, PLLC; Tricia Gray, Senior Trust Administrator, Risk Manager at Wells Fargo Texas Trust & Investment Center; and Joe Marrs ’02, Attorney at Law. Moderated by Brad Korell, partner at Korell & Frohlin, LLP. Cookies and refreshments will be served after the program. RSVP by Monday, October 4, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/05/8576/

Interested in politics? Want to run for public office or work behind the scenes on policy matters? This is a great opportunity to learn how to use your JD in these arenas. Panelists include Jessica Farrar '11, Texas State Representative of District 148; Jesse Ancira ’95, General Counsel/Senior Tax Advisor to Texas Speaker of the House Joe Straus; Ware Wendell '02, Chief of Staff for Texas Senator Wendy Davis, District 10; Mark Kuster '92, Texas Legislative Council; Gabriela Moreno Saenz ’05, CHRISTUS Health; with more panelists to be named. Moderated by Joe Bill Watkins ’68, semi-retired lobbyist/Vinson & Elkins. Lunch will be served after the program. RSVP by Tuesday, October 5, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/06/8577/

Attention 2Ls & 3Ls: Expand your professional network by becoming a member of the Action Committee for Career Services! Members of the Action Committee for Career Services (ACCS; pronounced "Aces") partner with the Career Services Office to perform employer outreach, staff on-campus recruiting programs and off-campus receptions, and help develop career-related resources. In the past, several ACCS have received interviews and offers as a direct result of helping with CSO projects. To become a member of the ACCS, please submit your application online. 1Ls may join the ACCS in the spring.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/07/9004/

Networking is more than just collecting business cards; it's about people. Whether you plan to open your own firm, work in government, or make a career in Biglaw, your career will be defined by your ability to build a team of friends and advisers. Come learn how to identify who you must know and how they can become as invested in your success as you are. Austin attorneys Brad Houston and Margaret Schmucker, along with Deb Freeman, Assistant Director for Communications in the CSO, will discuss making the connections you need to succeed. Presented by the Future Solo and Small Firm Attorneys Group. Pizza will be served. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 6, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/07/8920/

Lawyers from the private and public sectors will discuss the types of practices involved in health care law, as well as the skills and training that are important, and how to enter the field. Panelists include Kathy Poppitt '88, shareholder at Cox Smith; Nancy Shellhorse, Of Counsel at Carls, McDonald & Dalrymple L.L.P.; Steve Aragon, Chief Legal Counsel at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission; and Antonio Cobos, Partner, Sharp & Cobos, LLP. Refreshments will be served after the program. RSVP by Wednesday, October 6, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/07/8955/

The State Bar of Texas Committee on Immigration and Naturalization Laws will present a panel reflecting different aspects of Immigration Practice; i.e., business representation, family representation, children and juveniles, individuals, and academia. Panelists include the Hon. David Ayala, U.S. Immigration Court; the Hon. Deitrich Sims, Dallas Immigration Court; the Hon. Margaret Burkhart ’83, U.S. Immigration Judge; Wiley Blakeway, Field Office Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; William L. Finley ‘97, Deputy Regional Counsel, INS; Robert Loughran, Partner, FosterQuan, LLP; Mario Rojo del Busto, Director of International Faculty & Scholar Services, Texas A&M University; Linda Brandmiller, Director, Immigration Services at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio; and Rebecca R. Massiatte, Associate, Jackson Lewis LLP. Moderated by Mark Harrington, Committee Chair. The panel will take place from 1:15-3:00 p.m. with a reception following in the Jamail Pavilion. RSVP by Thursday, October 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/08/8578/