Like many of you, I regret that the curious and compelling topic of artificial intelligence continues to overwhelm the zeitgeist.…
by Claude Ducloux
The Divorce Considerations Many Lawyers Don’t Consider Until It’s Too Late
Part One of our series covered the four-step framework anyone should complete before filing for divorce. This article is for…
by Hannah Hembree Bell
Public Defense Shortage: Ideas for Improvement Presented
During a June 24 meeting of the Travis County Commissioners Court, the three primary public defense counsel providers in the…
by Austin Bar Association
Austin Criminal Defense Provider Receives Inaugural SBOT Jeff Blackburn Award
The Capital Area Private Defender Service (CAPDS), a nonprofit aimed at improving indigent defense in Texas, announced its Post-Conviction Division…
by Austin Bar Association
Congratulations to Austin’s 50-Year Lawyers
Congratulations to the following Austin-area lawyers who have practiced law for 50 years as of 2026! The Austin Bar Association…
by Austin Bar Association
Thank You to This Year’s 100 Club!
The Austin Bar Association is proud to recognize our 2026 Austin Bar 100 Club members! The following firms, government agencies,…
by Austin Bar Association
Check Out the Revamped Austin Bar History Section Online
The History section of the Austin Bar’s website has been revamped to include more of the Austin Bar’s long history.…
by Austin Bar Association
Serve on an Austin Bar Committee
The Austin Bar invites you to serve on one or more of our committees for the 2026-27 bar year! Serving…
by Austin Bar Association
Join Us for the Third-Annual Pro Bono Fall Festival
Since 2024, the Austin Bar Association has hosted the Pro Bono Fall Festival, raising funds for Volunteer Legal Services of…
by Austin Bar Association
Helping Attorneys in Need: The Crisis Assistance Program
In 2025, the Austin Bar Foundation, in partnership with the Travis County District Courts, the Texas Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP),…
by Austin Bar Association
AYLA Connects with Bar Leaders from Across Texas
This summer, members of the AYLA Board of Directors had the opportunity to attend the State Bar of Texas Bar…
by Austin Bar Association
Get Involved with AYLA
Are you ready to take a more active role in AYLA? We are seeking lawyers to serve on any of…
by Austin Bar Association
AYLA Member Spotlight: Beverly Bass
AYLA recently sat down with AYLA member Beverly Bass, an attorney at Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr.…
by Austin Bar Association
AYLA President’s Column: The Power of the Person Everyone Wants to Sit Next To
Growing up, I was not a morning person. My family called me “Grumpy Gracie,” which only made me more irritated.…
by Gracie Wood Shepherd
Tips for Lawyer Resilience: Five Evidence-Based Strategies
When dealing with the spectrum of problems faced by Texas attorneys, there is no single solution that will take care…
by Chris Ritter
Austin Bar President’s Column: Making Connections Through Stories
As summer has come to an end and people are returning to their regular routines and meetings, I’ve been asked…
by Judge Maya Guerra Gamble
Austin Bar Named Best CLE Provider in Austin for 2026
The Austin Bar Association was chosen as the best CLE provider in Austin by Texas Lawyer for 2026. The recognition…
by Austin Bar Association
New Air Conditioning System Installed at Scott Ozmun Building Courtesy of Generous Donors
Thank you to the generous donors who recently helped fund the installation of an air conditioning system in the Scott…
by Austin Bar Association