Judge Texanna Davis, Sedora Jefferson, and Deborah Thomas were honored at the 2025 Austin Black Lawyers Association Foundation (ABLAF) Andrea Pair Bryant Legacy Luncheon.
Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas: Simplifying Pro Bono Work for Lawyers and Expanding Access to Justice for Those in Need
Founded in 1981 by members of the Austin Bar, Volunteer Legal Services was built on the fundamental belief that poverty should not be a barrier to justice. The prohibitive cost of legal services often leaves individuals unable to access professional assistance for critical civil matters, such as divorces, child custody disputes, landlord-tenant issues, domestic violence situations, and more.
Entre Nous: Is Neutral Normal?
As I begin my 49th year of this marvelous profession, I have never been more concerned about the future of the Rule of Law. And that’s a shame, because at this point, I thought I’d simply be playing the piano for a living again and watching reruns of “Cheers.” But my nagging concerns will not give me a rest.
Emergency Cessations and Succession Planning: Be Safe And Preserve Value
Emergency cessations create hardship. A lawyer unexpectedly dies or becomes incapacitated and there is no succession plan. The lawyer’s family is in crisis, and the clients have lost their champion. Succession planning protects against chaos and preserves value in the practice.
The Track to Unity and Justice
Gargi Singh is a student at Round Rock High School. She won third place in the State Bar of Texas’ Law Day 2025 Photography Contest with her submission, “The Track to Unity and Justice.”
Threads of Justice: Weaving Unity in a Diverse Nation
Sonia Joseph is a student at Round Rock High School. She won first place in the State Bar of Texas’ Editorial Contest for Law Day 2025 with the following essay.
April 2025 District & County Court Jury Trial Verdicts
Here are the April jury trial verdicts in Travis County civil and criminal court cases.
AYLA Recognizes Outstanding Contributions
Each year, AYLA presents three awards to honor leaders in the Travis County legal profession: The Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, the Outstanding Mentor Award, and the Liberty Bell Award.
Great Turnout at February Docket Call
The Administrative Law Section of the Austin Bar sponsored AYLA’s February Docket Call at Mean Eyed Cat. The cold weather did not deter Austin lawyers from venturing out to network and learn about each other’s practice areas. Huge thanks for the Admin Law Section for an awesome event!
AYLA Annual Crawfish Boil A Great Success
On Saturday, March 29, AYLA hosted its 4th Annual Crawfish Boil. This award-winning event has become a staple in the Austin legal community as an opportunity to enjoy the spring weather, connect with friends and colleagues, and raise money to support the Austin Young Lawyers Foundation.