The following are case descriptions and outcomes reported by veterans who successfully had their cases handled by the Austin Bar Foundation’s Veterans Legal Assistance Program (VLAP). Names have been changed to protect anonymity.
Laura Fowler Honored with State Bar Resolution
At its September quarterly meeting in Austin, the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors presented Austin Bar member Laura S. Fowler with the following resolution honoring her contributions to the legal profession and the community at large.
Leadership Academy Deadline Extended to Nov. 30
The AYLA/Austin Bar Leadership Academy assists Austin-area lawyers in making a difference in our community and in service to the Bar. A class of lawyers from the Austin Bar and AYLA will be selected from applications submitted by lawyers of all areas of practice, firm size, and levels of experience.
AYLA Member Spotlight: Melissa Pina
We recently sat down with AYLA member Melissa Pina to feature in our Member Spotlight.
Thank You to Our August CANLaw Clinic Volunteers!
Thank you to the following attorneys, paralegals, law and high school students who helped staff the Aug. 23 CANLaw Clinic!
Texas Commission on Professional Ethics Opinion 708
The latest ethics opinion addresses whether a lawyer may agree to be bound by a non-disparagement clause in a client settlement agreement, and whether such a clause may contain a provision not to reveal confidential information related to the representation for marketing purposes.
Austin Bar Foundation Launches Program to Assist with Cases for Attorneys in Crisis
The Austin Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the development and implementation of a crisis assistance pilot program designed to assist lawyers in the greater Austin area who need to temporarily step away from practice.
Get to Know Austin Bar President Maitreya Tomlinson
Incoming Austin Bar Association President Maitreya Tomlinson didn’t start in Texas or in the legal profession, but found both as he navigated life. He shares some of his journey, as well as his goals Austin Bar Association goals for the coming year.
AYLA Earns Awards at Local Bar Leaders Conference
Representatives from AYLA were in attendance at the 2025 Local Bar Leaders Conference to accept Awards of Achievement from the Texas Young Lawyers Association.
2nd Trial Institute a Success
AYLA held its second Trial Institute on June 27 in the ceremonial courtroom at the Travis County Civil & Family Courts Facility.