This is my first official article as president of the Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA). I have been a member of AYLA since before law school graduation, and I have had the opportunity to meet and work with many young attorneys over the years.
Texas Advocacy Project Invites You to Support Abuse Survivors
Texas Advocacy Project (TAP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending power-based abuse in Texas.
Austin Bar & AYLA Leaders Recognize Outstanding Member Contributions During End-of-Year Reception
At the end-of-year reception, outgoing Austin Bar President Mary-Ellen King and AYLA President Emily Morris presented their President’s Awards to highlight the important contributions of several members of their organizations.
AYLA Receives Awards from TYLA
AYLA is excited to announce that we have been honored with two awards from the Texas Young Lawyers Association!
Texas Supreme Court Update July/August 2025
The following is a summary of selected opinions issued by the Texas Supreme Court in May 2025. This summary is prepared by court staff as a courtesy. It is not a substitute for the actual opinion. The summary is an overview; please review the entire opinion.
The Austin Bar Wants YOU to Serve on One (or More) of Our Committees
As we get the 2025-26 bar year started, we want to invite you to join one of our 15 committees!
Insurance Law Section Kicks Off the New Bar Year
The Austin Bar’s newly formed Insurance Law Section met for its inaugural CLE and bar-year kickoff event on May 29 at Hilgers House.
Record-Breaking $100,000 in Grants Awarded During Annual TCWLF / TCWLA Awards Lunch
The Travis County Women Lawyers’ Foundation (TCWLF) and Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association (TCWLA) held their Annual Grants & Awards Luncheon May 2, 2025, at the Fairmont Hotel.
Statewide Crime Lab Record-Sharing System in Development
The Texas Crime Lab Records (CLR) Connect portal (which is pronounced Texas “Clear” Connect) is a statewide initiative being developed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) in response to Senate Bill 991, passed during the 88th Texas Legislative Session.
Austin Nonprofit Partners with Law Firm to Improve Access to Justice, Launch Justice Access Support Initiative (JASI)
An Austin nonprofit has partnered with a law firm in order to provide reduced-cost legal services to marginalized communities.