Did you know that AYLA used to plan monthly community service and volunteer opportunities prior to 2020? Obviously, something happened.
Austin Bar President’s Column: Where Do We Go From Here?
It’s a question that I began asking myself about the Austin Bar before my presidential term began. Like many local bar organizations, we have wrestled with issues concerning membership and the recent headwinds that a global pandemic generously provided.
Honoring Austin Bar Members for Their Service to Country
In honor of Veterans Day, the Austin Bar wishes to thank all of our veteran members. Following are interviews with several members who served our nation. They share how their service lends itself to their legal careers.
Texas Bar Foundation Awards Grant to VLAP, New Crisis Assistance Program
The Austin Bar Foundation is honored to receive a $25,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation in support of its Veterans Legal Assistance Program (VLAP)
AYLA Wins Regional Summer of Service Competition
The Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA) was one of the winners of the 2025 Texas Free Legal Answers Summer of Service competition as part of the Central Region group, which won by answering the most questions and having the highest attorney participation.
Support the 9th-Annual AYLA Tailgate for a Cause
AYLA is hosting our ninth-annual Tailgate for a Cause fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 22, for the UT vs Arkansas game.
AYLA Member Spotlight: Clare Mattione
We recently sat down with AYLA member Clare Mattione for our Member Spotlight.
AYLA Celebrates 25th Evening with the Judiciary
The Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA) celebrated the 25th anniversary of its signature Evening with the Judiciary event.
Veteran Clients Share VLAP Success Stories
The following are case descriptions and outcomes reported by veterans who successfully had their cases handled by the Austin Bar Foundation’s Veterans Legal Assistance Program (VLAP). Names have been changed to protect anonymity.
Laura Fowler Honored with State Bar Resolution
At its September quarterly meeting in Austin, the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors presented Austin Bar member Laura S. Fowler with the following resolution honoring her contributions to the legal profession and the community at large.