Events Calendar

Lawyers from the Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA) will share tips about how to make connections in the Austin legal community and find an internship or permanent job in Austin. Panelists include Katie Fillmore, Butler Snow LLP / AYLA President; Austin Kaplan, Kaplan Law Firm, PLLC / AYLA President-Elect; Drew Harris, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Texas Attorney General / AYLA Secretary; Craig Moore, '04, Assistant District Attorney, Travis County District Attorney’s Office / AYLA Government Representative; Meagan Harding, ’12, Travis County District Attorney’s Office / Austin Black Lawyers Association Rep for AYLA; and Joey Leak, ’09, Joseph Leak Law Firm / AYLA Member. Moderated by Simone Leavenworth, Career Counselor in the CSO.

Co-sponsored by the Austin Young Lawyers Association, Austin Young Lawyers Association—Student Chapter, Thurgood Marshall Legal Society, and the Career Services Office.

Lunch served. RSVP by Monday, March 27, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/03/28/29327/

Michael Molina is the Vice Chancellor for Facilities Planning and Construction for the Texas Tech University System. John Huffaker is the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel for the Texas Tech University System. Mr. Molina and Mr. Huffaker will take us through the real estate development process, from understanding the players and acquiring the land to planning and the realities of code compliance and municipal relationships.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/03/29/29685/

Come learn about opportunities to practice law in the Air Force JAG Corps program. Capt Dawkins will be available to answer questions about the Air Force JAG Corps program and will advise students on the application process.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by WEDNESDAY, March 29 on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/03/30/29664/

Building a professional brand is vital to a successful summer clerkship and legal career. We will explore the elements of a professional brand; the non-negotiable foundation of excellent work product; and common communication and social pitfalls to avoid this summer. Panelists include Niki Moore, CEO, PracticePro; Elizabeth Campbell, Partner and Chief Diversity Officer, Andrews Kurth (Houston); and Yasser Madriz, Partner, Haynes and Boone (Houston).

Lunch will be served. RSVP by MONDAY, April 3, on Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/04/04/29224/

Working for a nonprofit or government agency this summer? This session will prepare you to thrive and get the most out of your summer work experience. Professor Scott McCown will present legal ethics basics and 2Ls and 3Ls familiar with nonprofit and government settings will discuss how to handle opportunities and challenges that come up in these unique work environments, including receiving great work and supervision, and steering clear of ethical pitfalls.

Part of the Texas Law Professional Development Institute: Prepared for Public Service Practice series. Sponsored by the Career Services Office, the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law, and the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice.

Lunch served. You may RSVP solely for this event online.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/04/06/27026/

IMPORTANT: Sign up at 9 p.m. on TUESDAY, MARCH 21, via Eventbrite. Learn the finer points of business dining and protocol over a three-course seated dinner with wine presented by Mary Crane on Thursday, April 6, at the UT Club (2108 Robert Dedman Drive). The dinner is 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. Dress is business casual.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/04/06/29627/