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AYLA Celebrates a Fantastic Fall of Events & Community

October was filled with a lineup of fantastic AYLA gatherings.

Meet the Austin Bar Foundation Gala Award Recipients

David Chamberlain, Judy Kostura, and Richel “Rikky” Rivers have been named the Austin Bar’s 2026 Distinguished Lawyers. The Hon. Rudy Metayer has been named the recipient of the David H. Walter Community Excellence Award by the Austin Bar Association. The Austin Bar Foundation will also honor Travis County Court Administrator Warren Vavra, who will retire from the position soon after the new year, with the Legacy Award.

AYLA to Publish First Cookbook

The AYLA Health & Wellness Committee is excited to announce that AYLA will be publishing its inaugural recipe book in 2026.

Animal Law Section Fundraising for Pets of Seniors

The Austin Bar Association’s Animal Law Section is organizing a holiday fundraiser and donation drive in support of Meals on Wheels Central Texas PALS (Pets Assisting the Lives of Seniors) Program.

Honoring Austin Bar Members for Their Service to Country

In honor of Veterans Day, the Austin Bar wishes to thank all of our veteran members. Following are interviews with several members who served our nation. They share how their service lends itself to their legal careers.

Texas Bar Foundation Awards Grant to VLAP, New Crisis Assistance Program

The Austin Bar Foundation is honored to receive a $25,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation in support of its Veterans Legal Assistance Program (VLAP)

AYLA Wins Regional Summer of Service Competition

The Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA) was one of the winners of the 2025 Texas Free Legal Answers Summer of Service competition as part of the Central Region group, which won by answering the most questions and having the highest attorney participation.