My comedy hero, Dave Barry, who is a genius at the art of written humor, always makes it appear deceptively…
by Claude Ducloux
Navigation Needed: Estate Planning for Blended Families
About 40 percent of all families now are blended. When spouses bring children from prior relationships into a new marriage,…
by Austin Bar Association
Don’t “Pencil In” Summary Judgment Under Amended Rule 166a
Rule 166a was recently amended, effective March 1, 2026. For those who have studied the amendments or worked on a…
by Zackery Horton
Summary Judgments in Texas – Handling Major Change
The Supreme Court of Texas recently adopted TRCP 166a. In response, a new standing order for motions for summary judgment…
by Judge Jessica Mangrum
TCWLA/ TCWLF Honor Local Attorneys, Award Grants During April Luncheon
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Attorney Awards, presented by the Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association (TCWLA) and Travis…
by Austin Bar Association
Supreme Court of Texas Update June 2026
Tex. Comm’n on Env’t Quality v. Paxton, Muth v. Voe, Tex. Dep’t of State Health Servs. v. Sky Mktg. Corp.,…
by Austin Bar Association
Spotlight on Pro Bono: Texas Advocacy Project and Opportunities for AYLA Members
At the April AYLA board meeting, members had the opportunity to hear directly from the Texas Advocacy Project (TAP) about…
by Austin Bar Association
AYLA President’s Column: A Milestone Year of Service, Inclusion, and Community
It has been an incredible honor to serve as President of the Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA) this past year.…
by Jenna Malsbary
Put on Your Oxygen Mask
If you’ve taken a flight on any U.S. airline, you’ve heard the announcements from the flight attendant. Among them is…
by Roberta Tepper
Austin Bar President’s Column: Remembering the Past Year and Moving Into the Next Term
As my term as president approaches its conclusion, I am reminded of song lyrics that Taylor Swift did not write…
by Maitreya Tomlinson
Taco de Mayo Raises $45,000 for VLS of Central Texas
Taco de Mayo, held on Saturday, May 2, at the Bollier Ciccone Stinson office, raised $45,000 for VLS and featured…
by Austin Bar Association
These Cases Don’t Sound Right – at First: Litigating Sexual Assault Civil Claims
She showered immediately. Not to destroy evidence, she had not even considered “evidence,” but because she needed to feel clean.…
by Arielle Allen
Recognizing AAPI Litigants Fighting for Our Constitutional Rights
We have all heard “the justice system is broken.” But in efforts to seek justice, litigants must participate in the…
by Margaret Kercher
The Data-Protection Surprise in Cross-Border Business: Doing Business with Mexico and LATAM Keeps Trending Up
Despite recent economic and political uncertainty, U.S. investment in Mexico and Latin America continues to accelerate. In 2025, Brazil saw…
by Julio Loret De Mola
Second-Annual Austin Bar Association Golf Tournament a Success
The 2nd-annual Austin Bar Association Golf Tournament took place on April 16 at Lions Municipal Golf Course. Thanks to our…
by Austin Bar Association
Applications Are Now Open for the American Inns of Court
The Austin chapters of American Inns of Court are accepting applications for the 2026-2027 terms. The American Inns of Court…
by Austin Bar Association
Travis County Law Library Renamed to Honor Judge Livingston
The Travis County Law Library and Self-Help Center has been renamed to the Lora Livingston Law Library and Self-Help Center.…
by Austin Bar Association
AYLA Member Spotlight: Jamie Giron
AYLA recently sat down with Jamie Giron for our May member spotlight.…
by Austin Bar Association
