Events Calendar

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/