The Austin Bar’s newly formed Insurance Law Section met for its inaugural CLE and bar-year kickoff event on May 29 at Hilgers House.
Record-Breaking $100,000 in Grants Awarded During Annual TCWLF / TCWLA Awards Lunch
The Travis County Women Lawyers’ Foundation (TCWLF) and Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association (TCWLA) held their Annual Grants & Awards Luncheon May 2, 2025, at the Fairmont Hotel.
Statewide Crime Lab Record-Sharing System in Development
The Texas Crime Lab Records (CLR) Connect portal (which is pronounced Texas “Clear” Connect) is a statewide initiative being developed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) in response to Senate Bill 991, passed during the 88th Texas Legislative Session.
Austin Nonprofit Partners with Law Firm to Improve Access to Justice, Launch Justice Access Support Initiative (JASI)
An Austin nonprofit has partnered with a law firm in order to provide reduced-cost legal services to marginalized communities.
Briefs July/August 2025
Congratulations to the following individuals, who have been included in LawDragon’s 2025 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers:
Austin Bar Now Accepting Distinguished Lawyer & David H. Walter Award Nominations
The Austin Bar is now accepting nominations for its Distinguished Lawyer and David H. Walter Community Excellence awards. The winners of these awards will be honored at the annual Austin Bar Foundation Gala in January 2026. You can nominate yourself or a colleague. Nominations close Sept. 15 at 5 p.m.
New Episode of Stop the Stigma Podcast
Kurt Metscher is a 36-year-old family law attorney in Austin. His addiction challenges started in high school, first with marijuana, then amphetamines. After an incident in college, he entered treatment. Initially planning to return to his addiction once his probation was over, he gradually found himself enjoying the sober way of life. He wants people, particularly law firms and partners, …
2025 Travis County Bench Book Now Available
The Austin Bar is proud to announce the 2025 update of our Travis County Bench Book Court Resource Guide is now available for free to Austin Bar members!
LGBTQ+ Scholarships Now Accepting Applications
The LGBTQ+ Law Section is now accepting applications for the ninth-annual LGBTQ+ Scholarship cycle. A total of $20,000 will be awarded in scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, based on the strength of the applications.
Austin Bar Conference Space Now Open
The Austin Bar Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting event celebrating the opening of the Austin Bar’s onsite conference space on April 16 at Hilgers House. The Jim & Patty Arnold Conference Room has been a goal since the Bar moved into Hilgers House in 2019. Formerly the garage of the Loewy Family Carriage House, the space has been completely transformed into a sleek conference space that can accommodate up to 30 people.