2026

This Supreme Court Update addresses the court’s decisions in NuStar Energy v. Hancock and Office of the Attorney General v. PFLAG, both issued March 13, 2026.

Texas Law Professor Angela Littwin first coined the term “coerced debt” in a 2012 law review article, but her work on the topic is more than academic. Her groundbreaking research has led to changes in Texas law and is prompting greater awareness in federal bankruptcy systems.

The Austin Bar’s LGBTQ Law Section is proud to invite you to our annual event supporting the Austin Bar Foundation.

Back in the 1950s, American children were treated to 130 episodes of Felix the Cat cartoons. Originally a comic strip, the stories migrated to a fun (and badly) animated episodic-cartoon TV series, featuring many of the strip’s famous characters. Any kid in America could name them: “Felix”- the wide-eyed cat, the “Professor,” (a mad scientist who constantly tried to steal Felix’s Magic Bag of Tricks), and “Poindexter”- the Professor’s nerdy bespectacled nephew who always wore a mortarboard on his head to tout his intelligence.

Congratulations to three Texas Law students, who claimed first, second, and third places in the annual Paper Chase Legal Writing Competition. 

Thank you to everyone who volunteered for the Jan. 31 CANLaw Clinic, which was a great success! We were able to put together 23 estate planning packets, thanks to the help of our more than 50 volunteers.

Two Austinites were recently honored with the American Lawyers Alliance (ALA)’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

The 2026 Andrea Pair Bryant Luncheon, presented by the Austin Black Lawyers Association Foundation, honored Travis County District Clerk Velva Price and Kathy Holt Richardson. 

In 2026, law firms across the country continue to face unprecedented challenges in recruiting and retaining legal talent. From intensified competition to shifting attorney expectations to the lingering aftershocks of the Great Resignation, the legal labor market remains turbulent. Amid all this complexity, one piece of advice stands out above all others: Be patient.

We sit down for a Q&A with AYLA member Max Massey.