Patricio J. Mendez is known by the State Bar of Texas as the first Hispanic lawyer in Texas.
First Female Lawyer in Austin: Anna Sandbo
Anna Sandbo is thought to be the first female attorney in Austin.
Kenneth R. Lamkin, Sr: Opening the Door at the Austin Bar
Kenneth R. Lamkin, Sr., is thought to have been the first African American member of the Travis County Bar, now known as the Austin Bar Association.
AYLA President’s Column: Celebrating Debbie Kelly’s 25 Years of Service to AYLA
In July of this year, Debbie Kelly celebrated 25 years as the Associate Executive Director of the Austin Young Lawyers Association and Austin Bar Association. If you have ever attended an AYLA event, you were touched by Debbie, whether you knew it or not. Here are some words from past and present AYLA Board members about Debbie Kelly:
Austin Bar President’s Column: Familiarize Yourself with the New Amended Local Rules Effective Nov. 1
If you’ve ever read through all 76 pages of the Civil and Family District Court’s Local Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Decorum, then you know they are incredibly thorough and detailed. You might also think they are too long. Good news, if so, because the Courts have issued amended Local Rules, effective November 1, 2026, and they are considerably shorter.
Q&A with Bill Brown, Managing Partner at Sneed, Vine & Perry
The Austin Bar sits down with Sneed, Vine & Perry Managing Partner Bill Brown to get know and to get his perspective on the firm’s 100th anniversary.
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