The Texas Center for Legal Ethics is proud to announce that Marcy Hogan Greer will receive the 2026 Chief Justice Jack Pope Professionalism Award.…

The Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association (TCWLA) has announced its 2026 Pathfinder honorees, who will be celebrated at the upcoming…

The Austin Bar is now accepting nominations for the the Sam Johnson Professionalism Award, the William O. Whitehurst Public Service…

William “Bill” O. Whitehurst, an Austin trial lawyer and former president of the State Bar of Texas, has been named…

On a hot August day, people gathered inside the cool space of David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church to discuss the…

Save the date for a retirement celebration for Judge Eric Shepperd of County Court at Law No. 2!…

In September, AYLA participated in a volunteer opportunity benefiting the Ronald McDonald House.…

AYLA recently sat down with Zach Wiewel to get to know him better. If you are interested in being featured…

One of the things I have come to appreciate most about practicing law is how generous people can be with…

I dropped off my youngest child for his first year of college recently, and I’ve been thinking about what that means,…

The Austin Bar Association is proud to announce that its Professionalism Award has been renamed the Sam Johnson Professionalism Award,…

The Austin Bar Foundation funded the following nonprofit projects using funds raised from the 2026 Austin Bar Foundation Gala.…

Like many of you, I regret that the curious and compelling topic of artificial intelligence continues to overwhelm the zeitgeist.…

Part One of our series covered the four-step framework anyone should complete before filing for divorce. This article is for…

During a June 24 meeting of the Travis County Commissioners Court, the three primary public defense counsel providers in the…

The Capital Area Private Defender Service (CAPDS), a nonprofit aimed at improving indigent defense in Texas, announced its Post-Conviction Division…

Congratulations to the following Austin-area lawyers who have practiced law for 50 years as of 2026! The Austin Bar Association…

The Austin Bar Association is proud to recognize our 2026 Austin Bar 100 Club members! The following firms, government agencies,…

The History section of the Austin Bar’s website has been revamped to include more of the Austin Bar’s long history.…

The Austin Bar invites you to serve on one or more of our committees for the 2026-27 bar year! Serving…

Since 2024, the Austin Bar Association has hosted the Pro Bono Fall Festival, raising funds for Volunteer Legal Services of…

In 2025, the Austin Bar Foundation, in partnership with the Travis County District Courts, the Texas Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP),…

This summer, members of the AYLA Board of Directors had the opportunity to attend the State Bar of Texas Bar…

Are you ready to take a more active role in AYLA? We are seeking lawyers to serve on any of…

AYLA recently sat down with AYLA member Beverly Bass, an attorney at Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr.…

Growing up, I was not a morning person. My family called me “Grumpy Gracie,” which only made me more irritated.…

When dealing with the spectrum of problems faced by Texas attorneys, there is no single solution that will take care…

As summer has come to an end and people are returning to their regular routines and meetings, I’ve been asked…

The Austin Bar Association was chosen as the best CLE provider in Austin by Texas Lawyer for 2026. The recognition…

Thank you to the generous donors who recently helped fund the installation of an air conditioning system in the Scott…

The Hon. Lora Livingston Fellowship Committee met on May 29, bringing together Fellows from past years as well as this…

Austin Bar Immediate Past President Maitreya Tomlinson was recently sworn in as director for District 9, Place 1, on the…

Travis County recently swore in new Magistrate Judge Kimberly Donoghue.…

Summer is not a pause in co-parenting. It’s a pressure test. When school lets out, the structure that makes shared…

You know the rule: don’t represent yourself. You also know that being a lawyer doesn’t make you fluent in every…

CANLAW recently held a clinic at the Travis County Law Library, bringing together local legal professionals and community volunteers to…

The 19th annual Color of Justice Program was held on March 25, 2026, at the University of Texas School of…

The Travis County Criminal District Courts celebrated the retirement of Magistrate Judge Leon Grizzard with a reception held at the…

Gracie Wood Shepherd is the AYLA president for the 2026-27 Bar Year. Following is a Q&A we conducted with Gracie…

Judge Maya Guerra Gamble is the Austin Bar president for the 2026-27 Bar Year. We conducted the Q&A below to…

The 2025-26 Austin Bar and AYLA year concluded with an end-of-year reception held May 28 at Hilgers House. At the…

Jayne Weber, a local Austin attorney, is delighted to share that as of Friday July 24th, she has passed the…

The Post-Conviction Division of the Capital Area Private Defender Service in Austin, which includes The Forensic Project, the CAPDS Wrongful…

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Rule 166a was recently amended, effective March 1, 2026. For those who have studied the amendments or worked on a…

The Supreme Court of Texas recently adopted TRCP 166a. In response, a new standing order for motions for summary judgment…

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Attorney Awards, presented by the Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association (TCWLA) and Travis…

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At the April AYLA board meeting, members had the opportunity to hear directly from the Texas Advocacy Project (TAP) about…

It has been an incredible honor to serve as President of the Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA) this past year.…

If you’ve taken a flight on any U.S. airline, you’ve heard the announcements from the flight attendant. Among them is…

As my term as president approaches its conclusion, I am reminded of song lyrics that Taylor Swift did not write…

Taco de Mayo, held on Saturday, May 2, at the Bollier Ciccone Stinson office, raised $45,000 for VLS and featured…

She showered immediately. Not to destroy evidence, she had not even considered “evidence,” but because she needed to feel clean.…

We have all heard “the justice system is broken.” But in efforts to seek justice, litigants must participate in the…

Despite recent economic and political uncertainty, U.S. investment in Mexico and Latin America continues to accelerate. In 2025, Brazil saw…

The 2nd-annual Austin Bar Association Golf Tournament took place on April 16 at Lions Municipal Golf Course. Thanks to our…

The Austin chapters of American Inns of Court are accepting applications for the 2026-2027 terms. The American Inns of Court…

The Travis County Law Library and Self-Help Center has been renamed to the Lora Livingston Law Library and Self-Help Center.…

AYLA recently sat down with Jamie Giron for our May member spotlight.…

One of the questions I am most frequently asked during my year as president of the Austin Young Lawyers Association…

Lengthy work hours. Difficult clients and colleagues. Challenging legal matters. The fact that attorneys are inclined to higher rates of…

My family recently toured a sleep-away camp that my daughter will attend this summer. Among the many other amenities that…

Clint Harbour has been named the inaugural winner of the William O. Whitehurst Award. Judge Leon Grizzard has been named…

We are proud to announce that Mary Lopez Dale has joined Deitch Law Offices as a partner. We are now…

Jillian French and Sarah Harp have been selected as Austin Under 40 Award finalists in the legal category. The winner…

Travis County Criminal District Judge Dana Blazey declared the four men, wrongfully convicted of perpetrating Austin’s Yogurt Shop Murders in…

Texas is projected to become the largest global data center market by 2030, according to new research conducted by real…

Texas recently rewrote essential parts of its child support statutes, and the changes carry real consequences for families across the…

Travis County Court at Law #3 Judge Bianca Garcia will host a trauma- informed training for judges and legal professionals…

The practice of law is a stressful profession. Lawyers face intense pressure with long hours, demanding clients, high-stakes and high-conflict…

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Before stepping into my current role, I had only a limited understanding of what trust administration involved or how my…

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Austin-based law firm Boulette Golden & Marin secured a judgment in favor its client, as well as a $9-million award…

Here are the nominees for the Austin Bar Board of Directors 2026-27.…

Here are the nominees for AYLA’s Board of Directors 2026-27.…

This Supreme Court Update addresses the court’s decisions in NuStar Energy v. Hancock and Office of the Attorney General v.…

Texas Law Professor Angela Littwin first coined the term “coerced debt” in a 2012 law review article, but her work…

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,…

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

Thank you to everyone who volunteered for the Jan. 31 CANLaw Clinic, which was a great success! We were able…

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…

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

This year’s AYLA Day of Service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was a powerful reminder that service is at…

International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, serves as a global recognition of women’s achievements and an ongoing call…

There is no prescribed method of practicing law. Attorneys can do so in large regional, national, and international firms. They…

The Austin Bar is proud to announce that our award for service in the public sector has been renamed to…

See the results of the 2026 Judicial Preference Poll.…

Funds raised through this year’s Gala will go toward funding the Austin Bar Foundation’s various charitable programs and projects. We…

Bob Weir (the Grateful Dead’s last remaining full-time singer) recently passed away. It affected me deeply because the Dead have…

As the Third Court of Appeals closed in on year-end and Thanksgiving, it had a time of celebration for those…

Each year, the presidents of the Austin Bar Association and the Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA) are invited to speak…

AYLA recently sat down with member Toni Rask to get to know her better. This is another installment in AYLA’s…

If you are interested in running for a position as a director or officer of the Austin Bar Association, please…

The following are remarks from the investiture ceremony for Travis County’s new magistrate judges: Adam Alvarez, Naomi Howard, and Jesse…

Use these simple steps to reduce anxiety, overwhelm, and mental fatigue by cultivating peace of mind, clarity, and focus in…

Think about the last time you needed to find a new hair salon, dry cleaner, or wanted to find a…

Okay, let’s be honest—stress and lawyers go together like briefs and deadlines, pb&j, or better yet, cake and coffee. The…

Three years and 2,000 miles apart, we each reached the same crossroads. Both of us worked as public defenders—Mindy in…

Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. is pleased to announce that Kathryn Bibby, Danielle Lam, Lauren Thomson, and Roslyn Warner…

Entre Nous for December 2025/January 2026.…

When Texas Senate Bill 2610 took effect on September 1, 2025, it fundamentally changed how businesses manage personal data across…

The Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) is a multidisciplinary coalition formed in 1992 to improve the…

On October 23, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas gathered to celebrate the power of pro bono at the Judge…

On October 24th and 25th, Austin lawyers experienced a new kind of Halloween fun—an immersive, theatrical tour through the haunted…

Everyone seems interested in making and keeping as much money as they can. A dynasty trust is a special kind…

The following are summaries of selected opinions issued by the Supreme Court of Texas. The summaries are overviews; please review…

Here are the Travis County district and county court jury trial verdicts from October 2025.…

The following is a summary of selected criminal opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals from April 2025. The…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during October 2025. The summaries…

The following are summaries of selected criminal opinions issued by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.…

October was filled with a lineup of fantastic AYLA gatherings.…

In October, I had the honor of sitting on a panel alongside powerhouse attorneys with the Mother Attorney Mentor Association…

No one wants to be the early versions of Ebenezer Scrooge or the Grinch over the holiday season. But there…

David Chamberlain, Judy Kostura, and Richel “Rikky” Rivers have been named the Austin Bar’s 2026 Distinguished Lawyers. The Hon. Rudy…

Congratulations to Tom Jacob of National Trial Law, who recently had a paper published by the Institute of Electrical and…

The AYLA Health & Wellness Committee is excited to announce that AYLA will be publishing its inaugural recipe book in…

The Austin Bar Association’s Animal Law Section is organizing a holiday fundraiser and donation drive in support of Meals on…

The Law Office of Leslie J. Boykin, P.C. is proud to announce that Attorney Leslie J. Boykin has been selected…

The Law Office of Leslie J. Boykin, P.C. recently welcomed Barb Harber and Rayna Keshavjee as legal assistants on its…

The Law Office of Leslie J. Boykin, P.C. was recently recognized with an award from Sam Houston State University, honoring…

Here are the September 2025 district and county jury trial verdicts for Travis County.…

The following are summaries of selected criminal opinions issued by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.…

The following is a summary of selected criminal opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals from April 2025. The…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during September 2025. The summaries…

Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC) is pleased to announce the next installment of its statewide event series: TLSC Film Nights…

Did you know that AYLA used to plan monthly community service and volunteer opportunities prior to 2020? Obviously, something happened.…

It’s a question that I began asking myself about the Austin Bar before my presidential term began. Like many local…

In honor of Veterans Day, the Austin Bar wishes to thank all of our veteran members. Following are interviews with…

The Austin Bar Foundation is honored to receive a $25,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation in support of its…

The Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA) was one of the winners of the 2025 Texas Free Legal Answers Summer of…

AYLA is hosting our ninth-annual Tailgate for a Cause fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 22, for the UT vs Arkansas game.…

We recently sat down with AYLA member Clare Mattione for our Member Spotlight.…

The Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA) celebrated the 25th anniversary of its signature Evening with the Judiciary event.…

The following are case descriptions and outcomes reported by veterans who successfully had their cases handled by the Austin Bar…

At its September quarterly meeting in Austin, the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors presented Austin Bar member Laura…

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…

When he passed away in mid-September, Judge Sam Sparks was properly recognized by members of the Austin Bar for his…

We know that committees are important to organizations. Like other organizations, bar associations see the value in committees and tend…

I graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law and was sworn in to the Texas Bar in 2012. However,…

For many of our clients, firms, or agencies, fall is the start of a new fiscal year. Several of us…

We recently sat down with AYLA member Melissa Pina to feature in our Member Spotlight.…

The following are summaries of selected criminal opinions issued by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during August 2025. The summaries…

The following is a summary of selected criminal opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals from March 2025. The…

Here are the Travis County and district court jury trial verdicts for the month of August 2025.…

On May 29, 2025, the Supreme Court added another chapter to its evolving project of administrative law reform—this time turning…

Thank you to the following attorneys, paralegals, law and high school students who helped staff the Aug. 23 CANLaw Clinic!…

The Texas Center for Legal Ethics has awarded Austin attorney Mike Hatchell the 2025 Chief Justice Jack Pope Professionalism Award.…

The latest ethics opinion addresses whether a lawyer may agree to be bound by a non-disparagement clause in a client…

As a writer deeply invested in making the law more accessible, I recently published a children’s book titled 10 Rights…

As a parent, keeping your child safe is always top of mind. Whether it’s teaching them to look both ways…

Congratulations to Hembree Bell Law, which has been named a 2025 Greater Austin Business Award finalist in the category of…

Congratulations to Lincoln-Goldfinch Law, which has been named a 2025 Greater Austin Business Award finalist in two categories: Consumer Product…

Congratulations to Phillip Dupré, who has joined Phelps Dunbar as counsel. Phillip is an environmental lawyer with a decade of…

Congratulations to Hannah Cottrell, who has joined Norman Santos P.C., a regulated utility boutique law firm, as an associate.…

The Austin Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the development and implementation of a crisis assistance pilot program designed to…

Incoming Austin Bar Association President Maitreya Tomlinson didn’t start in Texas or in the legal profession, but found both as…

Representatives from AYLA were in attendance at the 2025 Local Bar Leaders Conference to accept Awards of Achievement from the…

AYLA held its second Trial Institute on June 27 in the ceremonial courtroom at the Travis County Civil & Family…

Joining an AYLA committee is the perfect way to get involved and meet fellow attorneys. AYLA members can join any…

The Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA) kicked off its new bar year with a Summer Docket Call event on Thursday,…

Per Judge Cory Liu’s request, the 250th District Court will no longer be participating in Travis County’s centralized docketing system.…

Congratulations to the following Austin-area lawyers, who have practiced for 50 years as of 2025!…

The Austin Bar Association is proud to recognize our 2025 Austin Bar 100 Club members!…

At the 2025 Local Bar Leaders Conference, sponsored by the State Bar of Texas, the Austin Bar Association was awarded…

The Austin Bar invites you to serve on one or more of our committees for the 2025-26 bar year! Serving…

At the annual State Bar of Texas Meeting in San Antonio in June, several Austin attorneys were honored for their…

The Austin Bar Foundation has awarded $32,000 in its 2025 grant cycle. …

Travis County Court Administrator Warren Vavra has announced he will retire in early 2026.…

For over 35 years, beginning in 1961, ABC Sports broadcast a compendium of live and taped sporting events from all…

In this article, I propose a useful way for the legal profession to think about AI. I describe how the…

Travis County district and county jury trial verdicts for July 2025.…

The following is a summary of selected criminal opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals from February 2025. The…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during June and July 2025.…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in May 2025. The summaries are overviews…

This is my first official article as president of the Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA). I have been a member…

Texas Advocacy Project (TAP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending power-based abuse in Texas.…

In the next episode of Council of Firsts, Amanda Arriaga, first Latina president of the Austin Bar Association, sits down…

Congratulations to Nick Espenan, who has joined Norman Santos P.C., a regulated utility boutique law firm, as an associate.…

Below are the jury trial verdicts for June 2025 in the Travis County district and county courts.…

Jeff Oldham has joined Jackson Walker as a partner and chair of the firm’s appellate section. Jeff has more than…

Armbrust & Brown welcomes new associate attorney Timothy Dean, who will focus his practice on tax planning and business transactions.…

TRLA is providing legal assistance to eligible survivors of Kerr County federal-declared floods and state-declared floods in Bandera, Bexar, Burnet,…

At the end-of-year reception, outgoing Austin Bar President Mary-Ellen King and AYLA President Emily Morris presented their President’s Awards to…

AYLA is excited to announce that we have been honored with two awards from the Texas Young Lawyers Association!…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in May 2025. The summaries are overviews…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during May 2025. The summaries…

The following is a summary of selected criminal opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals from January 2025. The…

The following is a summary of selected opinions issued by the Texas Supreme Court in May 2025. This summary is…

As we get the 2025-26 bar year started, we want to invite you to join one of our 15 committees!…

The Austin Bar’s newly formed Insurance Law Section met for its inaugural CLE and bar-year kickoff event on May 29…

The Travis County Women Lawyers’ Foundation (TCWLF) and Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association (TCWLA) held their Annual Grants & Awards…

The Texas Crime Lab Records (CLR) Connect portal (which is pronounced Texas “Clear” Connect) is a statewide initiative being developed…

An Austin nonprofit has partnered with a law firm in order to provide reduced-cost legal services to marginalized communities. …

Typically, as your new President of the Austin Bar Association, my first article would contain my portrait and answers to…

Jenna is an associate counsel at CapMetro, where the mission is to empower and enhance communities through the delivery of…

Below are the May jury trial verdicts for the Travis County Courts.…

The Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association Scholarship Fund (TCWLSF) awarded 10 scholarships totaling $25,000.…

Congratulations to the following individuals, who have been included in LawDragon’s 2025 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers:…

The Austin Bar is now accepting nominations for its Distinguished Lawyer and David H. Walter Community Excellence awards. The winners…

Kurt Metscher is a 36-year-old family law attorney in Austin. His addiction challenges started in high school, first with marijuana,…

The Austin Bar is proud to announce the 2025 update of our Travis County Bench Book Court Resource Guide is now…

The LGBTQ+ Law Section is now accepting applications for the ninth-annual LGBTQ+ Scholarship cycle. A total of $20,000 will be…

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Sarah Pai has joined the firm’s Austin office as Senior Counsel in the…

Holland & Knight has bolstered its Real Estate Section in Texas with the addition of John “J.” Pieratt as a…

The Austin Bar Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting event celebrating the opening of the Austin Bar’s onsite conference space on April…

There’s a great song by Wilco called “Love is Everywhere.” “Love, love is everywhere; If, if you want it there.”…

The Austin Bar is proud to announce we have been honored by the state bar’s Stars of Texas Bars Awards!…

What a year it has been for young lawyers in Austin! I am honored and proud to have led such…

AYLA’s Freshquires program hosted its annual Judicial Wine Tasting event on April 24, 2025. Members of the local judiciary, including…

The Leadership Academy Class of 2025 reached its goal of raising over $30,000 more than any other class in the…

This month, the Federal Civil Update covers United States Trinity Energy Services, L.L.C. v. Southeast Directional Drilling, L.L.C., Way v.…

This month the Third Court of Appeals Civil Update covers In re Bradfield Heiser, In re Andrews, Stone v. Stone,…

This month the Third Court of Appeals Criminal Update covers Caballero v. State and Ramirez-Torres v. State.…

This month the Texas Supreme Court Update covers Ferchichi v. Whataburger Rests. LLC and Haven at Thorpe Lane, PLLC v.…

This is the second installment of “Murderprints: What to Expect When a Loved One is Murdered.” The first installment ended…

Austin Bar/AYLA member Armin Salek has been elected president-elect of the Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA).…

The eighteenth annual Color of Justice program was held on April 1, 2025, at the University of Texas School of…

Judge Texanna Davis, Sedora Jefferson, and Deborah Thomas were honored at the 2025 Austin Black Lawyers Association Foundation (ABLAF) Andrea…

Founded in 1981 by members of the Austin Bar, Volunteer Legal Services was built on the fundamental belief that poverty…

As I begin my 49th year of this marvelous profession, I have never been more concerned about the future of…

Emergency cessations create hardship. A lawyer unexpectedly dies or becomes incapacitated and there is no succession plan. The lawyer’s family…

Gargi Singh is a student at Round Rock High School. She won third place in the State Bar of Texas’…

Sonia Joseph is a student at Round Rock High School. She won first place in the State Bar of Texas’…

In the next episode of the Council of Firsts, Amanda Arriaga, first Latina president of the Austin Bar talks to…

On June 1, 2025, The Vaught Law Firm, led by renowned family law attorney Jimmy Vaught, is excited to announce…

Both Case Donovan and John Garcia joined Cain & Skarnulis PLLC in early May. Case joins the firm as a…

In the next episode of the Council of Firsts, Amanda Arriaga, first Latina president of the Austin Bar, talks to…

Here are the April jury trial verdicts in Travis County civil and criminal court cases.…

In the latest episode of Stop the Stigma podcast, we talk with past Austin Bar President David Courreges and licensed…

The Austin Bar Foundation is honored to receive a $25,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation in support of its…

Each year, AYLA presents three awards to honor leaders in the Travis County legal profession: The Outstanding Young Lawyer Award,…

The Administrative Law Section of the Austin Bar sponsored AYLA’s February Docket Call at Mean Eyed Cat. The cold weather…

On Saturday, March 29, AYLA hosted its 4th Annual Crawfish Boil. This award-winning event has become a staple in the Austin…

The following are summaries of selected opinions issued by the Texas Supreme Court in March and April 2025. These summaries…

The 2025 Austin Bar and AYLA Bench Bar Conference took place on April 11 at the Hotel Viata. Nearly 180 attendees…

The Austin Bar Association hosted its inaugural golf tournament on April 9 at Lions Municipal Golf Course. Nearly 60 players…

The Austin chapters of American Inns of Court are accepting applications for the 2025-26 terms. The American Inns of Court…

Mr. Rogers once said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother…

Former Austin Bar President Richard Pena was honored for his military service in Vietnam by a Texas veterans program. The…

SXSW is a week-long conference and festival held in Austin each year that celebrates the convergence of film, music, tech,…

The following is a summary of a selected criminal opinion issued by the Third Court of Appeals from November 2024.…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during March 2025. The summaries…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in March 2025. The summaries are overviews…

The term woo-woo is defined as “dubiously or outlandishly mystical, supernatural, or unscientific” and while I like good supernatural fiction,…

Being a Taurus, spring has always been my favorite season. As I write this column, the wildflowers are out in…

From Guest Columnist Kurt Metscher: When I got sober on July 26, 2010, I had no intention of staying sober,…

Austin, TX – April 15, 2025 – On June 1, 2025, The Vaught Law Firm, led by renowned family law…

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed Katie Van Dyk (Austin) as its US Head of Commercial Real Estate…

The Western District of Texas is accepting applications to fill a magistrate vacancy in San Antonio. The deadline to apply…

Congratulations to Austin Bar member William Lachowsky, who has been named partner at Coldwell Bowes. William has been at the…

Congratulations to Robert Brown, who has been named partner in Latham & Watkins’ Austin and Houston offices. Robert is a…

CAUSE NO.: D-1-GN-21-005768; JUDITH KENT v. TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC. DBA TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS JUDGE: LAURIE EISERLOH DATES: March 24…

Congratulations to Gina Shishima, who has been appointed vice chair of Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Management Committee. In this role,…

Congratulations to Matt Hines, who has joined McCall, Parkhurst & Horton as of counsel and a member of the firm’s…

Please join us on Saturday, May 10 at Austin Pickle Ranch for Austin Bar Association and AYLA’s Leadership Academy PICKLEPALOOZA—An All-Ages PickleballTournament Fundraiser Benefiting…

Congratulations to Austin law firm Sneed, Vine & Perry, which recently expanded into Georgetown. The firm features 20 attorneys practicing…

Congratulations to Austin Bar member Leigh de la Reza, who is one of the recipients of this year’s TexasBarCLE’s Standing…

Congratulations to Texas Supreme Court Justice Debra Lehrmann, who has received the Texas Bar Foundation’s Samuel Pessarra Outstanding Jurist Award.…

The Austin Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Austin Bar Association, is now accepting grant applications for its 2025…

Lawyers can and should use generative AI tools, particularly generative pre-trained transformers (GPTs). When they do, they can and should…

The death penalty case of Robert Roberson has captivated attention across the nation, not just for the tragic death of…

The inauguration of a new presidential administration often heralds a wave of executive orders and policy shifts, and the first…

The Austin Bar recently unveiled several systems improvements to give our members more value.  The Austin Bar now features a…

The Austin Bar has named this year’s recipients for the Professionalism Award, the Regina Rogoff Pro Bono Award, the Larry…

The following are summaries of selected opinions issued by the Texas Supreme Court in March 2025. These summaries are prepared…

CIVIL/FAMILY CAUSE NO.: D-1-GN-23-002369; DENA SESSIONS v. ABBY ARGO, CHAMPAGNE CAMPAIGN, LLC; AMAZING REALTY, LLC, JACOB SOLIZ, GENA CARTER; KW ATX…

The Supreme Court of Texas convened Feb. 19, 2025, and heard oral arguments from two Austin Bar members. Austin Bar…

The following is a summary of selected criminal opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals from October 2024. The…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during February 2025. The summaries…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in February 2025. The summaries are overviews…

Hi, I’m Mary Evelyn, and I’m an adult child of an alcoholic. Recently, I was reading about Brooke Shields, with…

AUSTIN, TX (April 1, 2025) – The Austin Bar Association reaffirms its nonpartisan commitment to the independence of the state…

The following candidates are running for the AYLA officers and directors positions. The new board will take office on July…

The Austin Bar’s Nominating Committee has released its slate of nominees for the 2025-26 board of directors. Voting begins April…

Kate Norman and Mark Santos established Norman Santos PC, a new boutique law firm in Austin, Texas focused on representing…

Congratulations to Aron Burnett, who has been named a partner in Jackson Walker’s Austin office. Aron is the chair of…

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced the appointment of Austin intellectual property partner Gina Shishima to vice chair…

Armbrust & Brown has named two new partners. Carter Dean practices in the areas of municipal utility district, real estate…

Jackson Walker has named four new partners in its Austin office. Alisha Mehta Adams counsels clients on regulatory matters and…

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC (KRCL), a full-service law firm with offices in Dallas and Houston, today announced its expansion…

Congratulations to Eli Barrish, who has joined Scott Douglass & McConnico as an associate in the firm’s trial practice. Eli…

Congratulations to Jason LaFond, who has joined Scott Douglass & McConnico as counsel. He is certified in Civil Appellate Law…

Noble has significant litigation experience in both the public and private sectors, including jury trials and high-stakes, complex business disputes.…

The practice of law is a stressful profession. Lawyers face intense pressure with long hours, demanding clients, high-stakes and high-conflict…

More than 500 guests attended the “Secret Garden”-themed Austin Bar Foundation Gala on Jan. 25, 2025, at the Four Seasons…

The 15th Annual Austin Young Lawyers Association Day of Service on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day was tremendously successful with…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during January 2025. The summaries…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in January 2025. The summaries are overviews…

The University of Texas School of Law’s William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law and the Civil Rights Clinic…

EVIDENCE ADMISSIBILITY – BREACH OF COMPUTER SECURITY: Evidence found on defendant’s phone by defendant’s wife was inadmissible. State v. Holloway,…

The American Bar Association has suspended its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) standard in response to the Trump administration’s Department…

The International Academy of Trial Lawyers has one mission: to protect and promote the Rule of Law.  We condemn the…

The American Bar Association condemns recent remarks of high-ranking officials of the administration that appear to question the legitimacy of…

Over these 33 years of Entre Nous, I have pondered the odd and tortured legalese we use in our work,…

Dr. Calvin A. Kelly leaned back in the barber’s chair for a trim. Chatting with the other clients, thoughtfully listening…

This article provides an update for local lawyers on the new Fifteenth Court of Appeals. Historical Foundation The creation of…

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26, 2025 — Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP (RJLF), a national trial boutique, has announced that…

Jackson Walker proudly announces that Austin partner Jennifer Freel will be presented with the 2025 Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association…

The Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas announced that Judy Kostura, an Austin partner at Sorrels Law, is…

DALLAS AND AUSTIN (February 25, 2025)—Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Kyle Fox, Richard Dusenbury, and John-Paul (JP) Haskins…

Congratulations to Ross Sutherland, who has been named a partner in Austin-based litigation firm Scott Douglass & McConnico. In addition…

Congratulations to Lauren Ditty, who has been named a partner in Austin-based litigation firm Scott Douglass & McConnico.…

AUSTIN — Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce Wendy K. L. Harvel joined the firm’s Austin office as an…

AUSTIN, Texas (February 24, 2025) – Holland & Knight welcomes Kate Goodrich as a senior policy advisor and member of the…

Family law attorney Kristiana Butler with Goranson Bain Ausley has earned Board Certification in Family Law by the Texas Board…

Family law attorney Kristiana Butler with Goranson Bain Ausley has earned Board Certification in Family Law by the Texas Board…

Mishell Kneeland of CM Law PLLC was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Minority and…

Here are the Travis County and District Court jury trial verdicts for January 2025.…

Attorneys who wish to serve on the 2025-2026 Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA) Board of Directors have until March 7,…

February is a month when love of all kinds is on the mind – love for our sweetheart, friends, family,…

What an incredible start to Leadership Academy 2025! The #LeadershipAcademy2025 orientation on Jan. 10 was an inspiring kickoff to this…

Each year we present three awards for outstanding community and professional service, and mentoring. Know a deserving person in the…

Austin Bar members delivered oral arguments before the Texas Supreme Court in December ’24 and January ’25.…

The following is a transcript of Third Court of Appeals Chief Justice Darlene Byrne’s introduction at the investiture ceremony for…

Below are the remarks of Austin Bar President Mary-Ellen King during the recent retirement ceremonies for District Court Judges Rhonda…

Our legal delegation, which was comprised of lawyers and guests mainly from Texas, went to Ireland as a legal delegation…

Below are the remarks of Austin Bar President Mary-Ellen King during the recent inverstiture ceremonies for the new Third Court…

As an Austin Bar member, you’re eligible to receive discounts on products and services through agreements we have with local…

Joel Bennett is a highly respected attorney who has been a legal leader in the Austin area for more than…

The following are summaries of selected opinions issued by the Texas Supreme Court in November 2024. These summaries are prepared…

The following is a summary of selected criminal opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals from June 2024. The…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in November and December 2024. The summaries…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during November and December 2024.…

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most complex and impactful injuries encountered in injury cases. These injuries often lack…

On the Move Congratulations to Jennifer Banda, who has been hired as the new executive director of the Center for…

AYLA’s 8th Annual Tailgate for a Cause fundraiser was a great success. For this year’s holiday event, AYLA will be…

Each year, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., AYLA coordinates a Day of Service for its members to…

In election years and otherwise, it seems every other day can bring something new to be stressed and despair over…

The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the…

Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas is proud to announce the winners and honorees of its 2023 calendar-year awards and…

Texas has paid nearly $100 million to 95 men and women who were wrongfully convicted since 2009, according to a…

If you are interested in running for a position as a director or officer of the Austin Bar Association, please…

The Austin Bar Foundation and its Veterans’ Legal Assistance Program (VLAP) sincerely thanks attorney volunteer Stephanie Long for a generous…

The Austin Bar Association cosponsored the 23rd annual Austin Adoption Day, where children were officially adopted into their forever families.…

In its 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimated…

The Supreme Court of Texas convened Oct. 29-31, 2024, and heard oral arguments from several Austin Bar members. Austin Bar Member …

Editor’s Note: The monthly jury trial verdicts update is first published through Bar Code and the Austin Bar app. Download…

The following is a summary of selected criminal opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals from May 2024. The…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during October 2024. The summaries…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in October 2024. The summaries are overviews…

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your law practice. I am an Associate at Cornell Smith Mierl Brutocao…

AYLA recently completed production on its series of tutorial videos meant to educate members of the public on how to…

On Saturday, November 16, the AYLA Health & Wellness Committee organized a cycle class at RIDE Downtown. The class was…

David Armbrust, Denise Davis, and Thomas R. Phillips have been named the Austin Bar’s 2025 Distinguished Lawyers, and Austin Kaplan…

Thank you to everyone who donated and/or came out to support equal access to justice in Central Texas and lawyer…

This is what I know: Depression lies. Depression will tell you that you aren’t successful, that you don’t deserve what…

Years ago, I missed my firstborn’s birth. My client had an emergency guardianship hearing involving financial predation of their aunt,…

Out-of-state lawyers can temporarily register with the North Carolina State Bar to provide pro bono legal services to victims of…

Dear Austin Bar Members:  As we celebrate the Thanksgiving season, we want to thank you for your continued support of…

The Veterans’ Legal Assistance Program is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking new pro bono portal, designed to…

Originally published by Austin Monitor On Oct 1., the Travis County Commissioners Court approved a $469,559 contract for a residential…

Originally published by The Texas Tribune Texas’ sprawling prison and criminal justice system is facing a dangerous staffing crisis that…

In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Austin Bar wishes to thank all of our veteran members.  Dominic Castillo U.S. Air…

The Supreme Court of Texas convened Oct. 1-3, 2024, and heard oral arguments from several Austin Bar members. Bertucci v. Watkins…

Editor’s Note: The monthly jury trial verdicts update is first published through Bar Code and the Austin Bar app. Download…

The following are summaries of selected opinions issued by the Texas Supreme Court in September 2024. These summaries are prepared…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during September 2024. The summaries…

The following is a summary of selected criminal opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals from April 2024. The…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in September 2024. The summaries are overviews…

The Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA) held its annual Evening with the Judiciary at Chateau Bellevue on Thursday, Sept. 26.…

At the AYLA board retreat in early August, AYLA President Emily Morris expressed that one of her goals this year…

The legal profession is often associated with prestige, financial success, and intellectual rigor. However, behind the veneer of professional accomplishment,…

Kudos Congratulations to the following, who were among those named by Texas Lawyer as “Lawyer of the Year” in their…

Hi, I’m Carly, and by the grace of a Power much smarter than me, I have been in a 12-step…

Judge Julie Kocurek of the 390th District Court has been named the 2024 recipient of the William H. Rehnquist Award…

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas has filed a class-action complaint in federal court against Travis County over alleged…

Estate planning for single women is often overlooked. Without a spouse to assume key responsibilities in times of need, estate…

This is the fifth installment of the “Bending the Rules” series. Previous installments can be found online at austinlawyeronline.com. The…

In August, a big decision was made in Texas regarding the anticipated federal ban on most non-compete agreements that was…

The Austin Bar Foundation Gala is Jan. 25, 2025, at the Four Seasons! Are you interested in sponsoring the event?…

The Austin Bar has launched its Legal Expert Network to provide the media valuable sources when reporting on important cases,…

Family Law – Divorce Decrees Douglas W. Alexander Alexander Dubose & Jefferson, for Petitioner In The Matter of The Marriage of Carlos…

Editor’s Note: The monthly jury trial verdicts update is first published through Bar Code and the Austin Bar app. Download…

The following is a summary of selected criminal opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals from February 2024.  The…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during August 2024. The summaries…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in August 2024. The summaries are overviews…

Join AYLA for our annual Tailgate for a Cause! On Nov. 9 at 9 a.m., we will gather at the…

The Austin Young Lawyers’ Association and Austin Bar Association are excited to invite AYLA members to apply for the 2025…

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your law practice. I moved to Austin with my then-fiancée, now wife,…

It is a myth that an individual seemingly functioning well at work could not also be an addict and suffering…

ON THE MOVE Michael Ripp, Cindy Grossman, and Lauren Fitte have launched the law firm of of Ripp Grossman &…

My name is Mary-Ellen King. I am the current president of the Austin Bar Association. This is my story.  I…

The Lawyer Well-Being Committee of the Austin Bar Association invites you to participate in a fundraiser for suicide awareness and…

Before the fall of the Roman Empire, the poet Juvenal wrote a series of 16 satirical poems in five books,…

The Austin Bar Foundation recently showed its gratitude for the service of outgoing directors Blair Dancy, Lowell Keig, and Hon.…

Trigger warning: This is all true. This is my real family and life. I hope you never need to utilize…

The Texas Supreme Court recently granted review of an insurance dispute that could have far reaching, broadening impacts on the…

In testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary on July 9, 2024, Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan…

The Texas Supreme Court issued an order1 on June 25, 2024, seeking public comment on the adoption of a new…

Jason Snell and the Snell Law Firm obtained a final judgment from the Texas Supreme Court in favor of their…

The winners of this year’s Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association (TCWLA) Scholarship Fund program were announced at a Hilgers House…

Austin Bar member Judge Julie Kocurek participated in a panel discussion at the University of North Texas–Dallas to endorse a…

Founding shareholder of Winstead P.C. Pete Winstead died on Aug. 7, 2024, at the age of 84. Winstead received his…

The Austin Bar Foundation is proud to annouce this year’s grant recipients! A total of $27,500 in grants were awarded…

Linda Lee Aaker Adrian G. Acevedo William R. Allensworth James M. Alsup David B. Armbrust Charles C. Bailey Norma Gonzales…

The Austin Bar Association is proud to recognize our 2024 Austin Bar 100 Club members!  The following firms, government agencies,…

Editor’s Note: A monthly update on jury trials in Travis County will also be circulated in Bar Code and posted…

The following are summaries of selected opinions issued by the Texas Supreme Court in June 2024. These summaries are prepared…

The following is a summary of a selected criminal opinion issued by the Third Court of Appeals in January 2024.…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during June and July 2024.…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in June 2024. The summaries are overviews…

Freshquires at the Contract Drafting CLE held at the Amini & Conant Law Firm in July. Jared Greathouse and Buck…

Fall is a fantastic time to join the Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA)! Join now for 2025 and you’ll also…

Is your practice suffering because of a personal crisis? Are you enduring tough times, but do not know where to…

With August and September comes a new school year and a new bar year! AYLA has lots in store as…

On the Move Congratulations to Glorieni Azeredo, who has joined Barron, Adler, Clough & Oddo. In her career, Azeredo has…

Editor’s Note: This article was reprinted with the permission of the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program (TLAP). TLAP offers confidential assistance…

I worked with Justice Mack Kidd on the Third Court of Appeals for 10 years in the ’90s. He was…

The Austin Bar Association is launching the “Stop the Stigma” campaign, an initiative of 2024-25 President Mary-Ellen King, to destigmatize…

The Austin Police Department (APD) has launched a new website to publish data related to policing activities in the Austin…

Gov. Greg Abbott has started appointing individuals to the newly created Fifteenth Court of Appeals and the Austin business court…

In Part One of this series, I explained the benefits of a revocable living trust on incapacity. However, incapacity is…

At a January 2024 meeting of the Texas Access to Justice Commission, the commission voted against a recommendation to create…

Property tax foreclosure auctions are older than the Republic of Texas. The battle for Texas independence began in part because…

The Travis County Women Lawyers’ Foundation (TCWLF) and Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association (TCWLA) held their annual Grants & Awards…

? Thank You for Making the 4th Annual Equity Summit a Success! ? A huge thank you to everyone who…

Nadia Bettac (R) won the Austin Bar President’s Award of Merit for her efforts in planning the 2024 Austin Bar…

On June 4, 2024, DeLaine Ward celebrated her 40th anniversary as executive director of the Austin Bar Association. In 1984,…

Editor’s Note: A monthly update on jury trial verdicts in Travis County will also be circulated in Bar Code and…

The following are summaries of selected opinions issued by the Texas Supreme Court in June 2024. These summaries are prepared…

The following is a summary of a selected criminal opinion issued by the Third Court of Appeals in December 2023.…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during May 2024. The summaries…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in May 2024. The summaries are overviews…

Austin Bar/AYLA Leadership Academy Class of 2024 Fundraiser Blends Legal and Literary to Raise Money for Center for Child Protection…

Emily Morris is corporate counsel at PowerSchool, which develops educational software for school systems. Morris is a graduate of Tulane…

Kudos Congratulations to Melissa Andrews, equity partner at Holland & Knight, on her appointment to the newly created Third Business…

Editor’s Note: This article was reprinted with permission from the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program (TLAP). TLAP offers confidential assistance for…

Mary-Ellen King is a partner at Lucosky Brookman LLP, where her practice focuses primarily on complex insurance coverage litigation, commercial…

Austin Bar member Lyndsey Captain Vicknair passed away on June 15, 2024, during a shooting at Old Settlers Park in…

Recent studies have underscored the pressing mental health concerns facing military veterans, revealing a strong correlation between psychological struggles and…

One of the great honors that I have had over the past 13 years is to work as the Director…

To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Austin Bar Association’s podcast, Council of Firsts, featured the “Ladies of the Austin Bar.” …

Judge Clifford Brown, Sylvia Faye Hardman-Dingle, and Dexter Gilford were the honorees at the 2024 Austin Black Lawyers Association Foundation…

The seventeenth annual Color of Justice program was held on April 16, 2024, at the UT School of Law. The…

At a January 2024 meeting of the Texas Access to Justice Commission, the commission voted against a recommendation to create…

Editor’s Note: A monthly update on jury trials in Travis County will be circulated in Bar Code and posted in…

The following are summaries of selected opinions issued by the Texas Supreme Court in May 2024. These summaries are prepared…

The following are summaries of selected criminal opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals in November 2023. The summaries…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals in April 2024. The summaries…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in April 2024. The summaries are overviews…

On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, AYLA held a CLE on “Trust & Estate Law Basics,” presented by Melissa Pina, VP,…

One of the questions I am most often asked when talking to and about the legal community is, “What does…

New Austin Bar Directors New AYLA Directors…

(L-R): Austin Bar President Justice Chari Kelly, Regina Rogoff Award winnerRaymond Winter, Larry F. York Mentoring Award winner Judge Jan…

The Austin Bar Association is proud to announce that Austin Lawyer has been named the Best Overall Newsletter for Division…

Congratulations to Sandy Bayne of BayneLaw. Bayne has been elected as a new board member for 2024-25 for HeartGift, a…

As the bar year ends, I want to thank you for being part of the Austin Bar family. From Bench…

Thank you to the nearly 200 people who came out for the 2024 Bench Bar Conference! This year’s conference took…

The Austin Bar Foundation is now accepting applications for the LGBTQ+ Scholarship program! The program is a joint effort of…

Austin Bar Member Paul Matula, Assistant City Attorney’s Office, for Respondents Borgelt v. Austin Firefighters Assoc. IAFF Local 975, No. 22-1149 The main…

The Austin chapters of the American Inns of Court are accepting applications for the 2024-25 terms. The American Inns of…

On behalf of the Austin Bar Association’s DEI Committee, I am excited to invite members of the Austin legal community…

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Republished with permission from The Texas Tribune. Michael Simington wasn’t one to see a…

It is with immense gratitude that I write to announce that I will retire from service as associate judge for…

At the American Bar Association’s 39th National Institute on White Collar Crime, U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced the…

The following are summaries of selected criminal opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals in October 2023.  The summaries…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals in March 2024. The summaries…

The following are summaries of selected opinions issued by the Texas Supreme Court  in March 2024. These summaries are prepared…

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in March 2024. The summaries are overviews…

Austin Lawyer recently sat down with Karl Seelbach, founding partner at Doyle & Seelbach, PLLC. Seelbach is also the co-founder…

On Thursday, March 21, attorneys from various local bar associations converged at the Vince Young Steakhouse for AYLA’s ninth annual…

In most cases, “doing your job with your eyes closed” means you have an easy job. In another case, it…

The AYLA board of directors has recognized members of our community for three prestigious awards. These local winners will be…

In the month of March, not only do we get to witness the blooming of breathtaking wildflowers that are so…

Congratulations to Matthew “Maff” Caponi, associate at the Kaplan Law Firm, who negotiated a $55,000 settlement for his client, Eli…

“These are extraordinary times. As lawyers and as guardians of the third branch of government, we have a unique duty…

The Austin Bar Association has announced the 2024 winners of the Joseph C. Parker Jr. Diversity Award, the Regina Rogoff…

This is the final installment in a series of seven articles about the Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project. This…

This is the sixth in a series of seven articles about the Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project. This series…

This is the fifth in a series of seven articles about the Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project. This series…

This is the fourth in a series of seven articles about the Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project. This series…