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.
Austin Bar Receives Several Stars of Texas Bars Awards
The Austin Bar is proud to announce we have been honored by the state bar’s Stars of Texas Bars Awards! Austin Lawyer was named Best Overall Newsletter in Division III. This is the second year in a row that we’ve received this honor.
Freshquires Hosts Annual Judicial Wine Tasting Event
AYLA’s Freshquires program hosted its annual Judicial Wine Tasting event on April 24, 2025. Members of the local judiciary, including Justice Karin Crump, Judge Elisabeth Earle, Judge Mark Lane, Judge Maya Guerra Gamble, Judge Alicia Key, and Judge Sherine Thomas, met with the Freshquires to share their wisdom and favorite wines. Be on the lookout for future Freshquires events, which are tailored for first- to third-year attorneys.
Austin Bar and AYLA Leadership Academy Picklepalooza Raises Over $30,000 for CASA of Travis County
The Leadership Academy Class of 2025 reached its goal of raising over $30,000 more than any other class in the history of the Leadership Academy.
Texas Supreme Court Update June 2025
This month the Texas Supreme Court Update covers Ferchichi v. Whataburger Rests. LLC and Haven at Thorpe Lane, PLLC v. Pate.