Mishell Kneeland of CM Law PLLC was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms.
District & County Court Trial Verdicts January 2025
Here are the Travis County and District Court jury trial verdicts for January 2025.
Calling Leaders To Serve On The AYLA Board Of Directors
Attorneys who wish to serve on the 2025-2026 Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA) Board of Directors have until March 7, 2025, to formally sign up to run.
H.E.A.R.T. Communication
February is a month when love of all kinds is on the mind – love for our sweetheart, friends, family, maybe even coworkers (but hopefully not like that). One of the primary ways we express love of any kind is through our words. When thinking about how to communicate with loved ones, there are lessons we can also extend to …
Leadership Academy 2025 Kicks Off
What an incredible start to Leadership Academy 2025! The #LeadershipAcademy2025 orientation on Jan. 10 was an inspiring kickoff to this year’s journey. The 2025 class heard numerous thought-provoking presentations from leaders in the Austin legal community.
AYLA Seeking Nominations For Awards
Each year we present three awards for outstanding community and professional service, and mentoring. Know a deserving person in the community who should be recognized? Nominate someone today for one of our three awards: Liberty Bell (awarded to a non-lawyer), Outstanding Young Lawyer, and AYLA Mentor. Nomination forms are due Friday, March 1, and can be found online at AYLA.org.
Austin Bar Member Oral Arguments Before SCOTX Dec. ’24-Jan. ’25
Austin Bar members delivered oral arguments before the Texas Supreme Court in December ’24 and January ’25.
Chief Justice Byrne Welcomes New Justices Crump, Ellis to 3rd Court of Appeals
The following is a transcript of Third Court of Appeals Chief Justice Darlene Byrne’s introduction at the investiture ceremony for new Justices Karin Crump and Maggie Ellis.
Crump, Hurley Retire from District Court
Below are the remarks of Austin Bar President Mary-Ellen King during the recent retirement ceremonies for District Court Judges Rhonda Hurley and Karin Crump.
Pena Returns to Ireland with Legal Delegation
Our legal delegation, which was comprised of lawyers and guests mainly from Texas, went to Ireland as a legal delegation Sept. 17-27, 2024. Our goal was to delve into Ireland’s road to peace stemming from its Troubles; how the Rule of Law plays out in the country; and the importance music has played in the history of Ireland.