Events Calendar

This is the first of a three-part series about succeeding in your summer clerkship.

Niki Moore of 3L+ Law Prep, together with Brandt Leibe, Partner King & Spalding (Houston and DC); Angela Olivarez, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (Houston); and Emily Harbison, Associate, Baker & McKenzie (Houston), will discuss how to excel in your summer clerkship. Learn about professionalism; and how to exceed employer expectations, seek work and manage assignments, balance priorities and deadlines in a professional manner, build successful relationships, and identify opportunities and avoid pitfalls in social events.

Lunch provided by Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. Please RSVP by Monday, March 2, on Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/03/20186/

Due to inclement weather, Lives in the Law with Dale Ho will take place on Thursday, March 5, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the Eidman Courtroom.

Dale Ho, director of the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project, will speak at 11:45 a.m. in the Eidman Courtroom about voter suppression at the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. From 12:45-1:45 p.m., he’ll meet informally with students in the Jury Room to discuss his career path and answer questions.

Ho supervises the ACLU's voting rights litigation nationwide. He has litigated cases under the federal Voting Rights Act and the National Voter Registration Act, including Shelby County v. Holder, and is a frequent television commentator on voting rights issues. Prior to joining the ACLU, he was Assistant Counsel at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

Lunch will be served at 12:45 p.m. RSVP by Wednesday, March 4, on Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Individual Meetings with Dale Ho on March 5 - 20-minute slots available from 2:15-3:35 p.m. in the Career Services Interview Suite Interested students can meet directly with Dale Ho, director of the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project, following his Lives in the Law presentation.

To sign up for a 20-minute time slot, please email your availability to Nicole Simmons at nsimmons@law.utexas.edu. Preference will be given to students who attend either the 11:45 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. presentations. Hurry while spaces are still available!

Presented by the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law, the Career Services Office, and the ACLU of Texas; cosponsored by the Chicano/Hispanic Law Students Association, Public Interest Law Association, Texas Journal on Civil Liberties & Civil Rights, and the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/05/19799/

On Friday, March 6, five judges from around the country will be at Texas Law to speak with students about clerkships and the application process. Every student who already has a 2016-term clerkship or is applying for a 2016 clerkship is required to attend the panel and one of the breakout sessions; 1Ls are also encouraged to attend.

The following judges will be participating in the Workshop: Judge Leslie Southwick, U.S. District Court for the Fifth Circuit (Jackson, MS); Judge Vince Chhabria, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (San Francisco, CA); Judge Lance Africk, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (New Orleans, LA); Judge Elaine Kaplan, U.S. Court of Federal Claims (Washington, DC); and Justice Jeff Brown, Supreme Court of Texas (Austin, TX).

For a complete agenda, which includes the panel “Creating Your Strongest Clerkship Application,” from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Eidman Courtroom followed by breakout sessions with the judges from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., please contact Katie Deetjen at clerk-admin@law.utexas.edu.

Students may also RSVP by Wednesday, March 4, on Symplicity. Please note for the breakout sessions with judges in small groups, students will be assigned a session and given the room number upon arrival at the panel.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/06/19033/

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

Please join WilmerHale partner Debo Adegbile for a meet and greet luncheon. He will speak briefly on his career experiences throughout the public, private, and government sectors, followed by a casual discussion and opportunity to ask questions. Mr. Adegbile worked for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and as a senior counsel on the staff of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary prior to joining WilmerHale in New York. He was also previously nominated to serve as the U.S. Assistant Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Division.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/06/20237/

Joe Noel, Reference Librarian and Lecturer with the Tarlton Law Library will talk about legal research strategies for summer clerkship assignments. He’ll discuss how to familiarize yourself with your firm's research environment, what questions to ask when you receive an assignment, and best practices for deciding where to start your research.

Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by Monday, March 9, on Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/10/20191/

Space is limited to the first 75 1Ls! 1L sign-up is on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, MARCH 10, on Symplicity.

Learn the finer points of business dining and protocol over a three-course seated dinner presented by Mary Crane (www.marycrane.com). Guests will receive a copy of her latest book, 100 Things You Need to Know: Business Etiquette: For Students and New Professionals. The dinner and book giveaway are generously sponsored by Locke Lord LLP, who will be hosting a cocktail reception for registered attendees prior to dinner from 6:15-7:00 p.m. All guests should be seated for dinner by 7:00 p.m. Dress is business casual.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/10/20256/

The State Bar of Texas International Law Section and the Career Services Office present an informal talk by lawyers who practice international law. Come learn the different paths each of the participants took out of law school to become international lawyers. Learn about what their practice is like (big firm, in-house, business and boutique) and learn the pros and cons of practicing international law. The presentation will be informal with ample opportunity for questions and to meet the participants. If you are interested in international law, don’t miss this presentation!

Panelists include Karla Pascarella, General Counsel, Isolux Corsan, LLC, who practices international project development, corporate law and business transactions; Luemara Wagner, '06, Partner, Hunter Wagner PLLC (Austin), who practices international family law; Lydia Gonzalez Gromatzky, '86, Of Counsel, Andrews Kurth LLP (Austin), who practices international environmental law; Lilly Teng, Senior Partner, Americas, AWR LLoyd (San Antonio), who is an M&A advisor for Asian and American clients; Lisa Shelton, Partner, Andrews Kurth LLP (Austin), who practices international environmental law; and Derek Anchondo, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP (Houston), who practices international oil and gas law.

Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 11, on Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/12/20178/

The Access to Justice Internship Program is now accepting applications funding internships during summer 2015 for students working in nonprofit civil legal aid organizations. The deadline for submission is March 31, 2015. This year, we have expanded the guidelines to include applications for interns working in both rural and urban offices.

Information about the program, guidelines and the application can be found on the Texas Access to Justice Commission website.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/16/20317/

The Access to Justice Internship Program is now accepting applications funding internships during summer 2015 for students working in nonprofit civil legal aid organizations. The deadline for submission is March 31, 2015. This year, we have expanded the guidelines to include applications for interns working in both rural and urban offices.

Information about the program, guidelines and the application can be found on the Texas Access to Justice Commission website.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/23/20319/

Learn about judicial internships during the fall or spring semester. Even if you attended the previous panel on summer judicial internships, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to visit directly with judges and judicial staff over lunch about why judicial internships are valuable and the opportunities available both for the coming summer and school year. Please join the following judges and staff attorneys for lunch:

Judge Lee Yeakel, ’69, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Justice Scott Field, ’95, Texas Third Court of Appeals

Judge Craig Bennett and Judge Tommy Broyles, ALJs, Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings

Sarah McHaney, ’87, Staff Attorney to Judge Christopher Mott, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas

Sarah Wood, Law Clerk to Judge Tony Davis, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas

Heather Holmes, ’03, Staff Attorney for Justice Phil Johnson, Supreme Court of Texas

Ingrid Grobey, ’12, Staff Attorney to Judge Elsa Alcala, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

RSVP by Monday, March 23, on Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/24/19903/

Mardy Sackley and Sara Gail, founders of Lone Star Legal Search, will discuss how students can stand out and make a good impression in fall recruiting.

Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Thursday, March 26, on Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/27/20211/

Come learn about Equal Justice Works’ public interest programs and initiatives. Equal Justice Works' Director, Isaac Bowers, will discuss both summer and postgraduate opportunities with Equal Justice Works and options for relieving educational debt after you graduate.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Friday, March 27, on Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Topics to be discussed include: Equal Justice Works’ postgraduate fellowship programs (AmeriCorps Fellowships and Equal Justice Works fellowships): how they work; why, how and when to apply; what works; and more. The expansion of the SummerCorps program - AmeriCorps JD. Students can work either over the summer or during the semester and earn an educational award while getting valuable public interest experience and do direct legal services. The annual EJW Conference and Career Fair, which provides a great opportunity to network with fellow students and employers from across the country, as well as obtain a job. The new Student Engagement program and how it is connecting public interest law students across the country. The possibility that Congress may cap Public Service Loan Forgiveness and what is being done to oppose it. How you may become a member of the EJW National Advisory Committee.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/30/20045/

Upperclass students will discuss their summer clerkship experiences, answer questions, and give advice on how to succeed. Panelist include Cameron Byrd, 3L, AZA Law (Houston); Shelisa Brock, 3L, Jackson Walker L.L.P. (Dallas); Silvia Piñón, 3L, Jones Day (Dallas); and Stephen Ort, 3L, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP (New York). Moderated by Amanda Moon, 2L and president of the Action Committee for Career Services. Lunch will be sponsored by King and Spalding.

Please RSVP by Monday, March 30, on Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/31/20279/

The Access to Justice Internship Program is now accepting applications funding internships during summer 2015 for students working in nonprofit civil legal aid organizations. The deadline for submission is March 31, 2015. This year, we have expanded the guidelines to include applications for interns working in both rural AND urban offices.

Information about the program, guidelines and the application can be found on the Texas Access to Justice Commission website.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/31/20320/