Texas Law Professor Angela Littwin first coined the term “coerced debt” in a 2012 law review article, but her work…
by Jeremy Simon
Join Us for the 5th Annual Drag and Justice Fundraiser
The Austin Bar’s LGBTQ Law Section is proud to invite you to our annual event supporting the Austin Bar Foundation.…
by Austin Bar Association
Entre Nous: The Revenge of Master Cylinder
Back in the 1950s, American children were treated to 130 episodes of Felix the Cat cartoons. Originally a comic strip,…
by Claude Ducloux
Texas Law Sweeps Top Places in Legal Writing Competition
Congratulations to three Texas Law students, who claimed first, second, and third places in the annual Paper Chase Legal Writing…
Dale Whitaker
First CANLaw Clinic of 2026 a Huge Success!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered for the Jan. 31 CANLaw Clinic, which was a great success! We were able…
Austin Bar Association
Familiar Names Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Two Austinites were recently honored with the American Lawyers Alliance (ALA)’s Lifetime Achievement Award.…
Austin Bar Association
Price, Richardson Honored at Annual Andrea Pair Bryant Luncheon Hosted by ABLA Foundation
The 2026 Andrea Pair Bryant Luncheon, presented by the Austin Black Lawyers Association Foundation, honored Travis County District Clerk Velva…
Austin Bar Association
Recruiting in 2026: Why Patience is Your Most Valuable Hiring Strategy
In 2026, law firms across the country continue to face unprecedented challenges in recruiting and retaining legal talent. From intensified…
Holly Pulido
AYLA Member Spotlight: Max Massey
We sit down for a Q&A with AYLA member Max Massey.…
Austin Bar Association
AYLA Day of Service Supports Community in Variety of Ways
This year’s AYLA Day of Service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was a powerful reminder that service is at…
Austin Bar Association
AYLA President’s Column: Advancing Equality: The Significance of International Women’s Day in the Legal Profession
International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, serves as a global recognition of women’s achievements and an ongoing call…
Jenna Malsbary
Austin Bar President’s Column: Going It Alone
There is no prescribed method of practicing law. Attorneys can do so in large regional, national, and international firms. They…
Maitreya Tomlinson
Introducing the William O. Whitehurst Award
The Austin Bar is proud to announce that our award for service in the public sector has been renamed to…
Austin Bar Association
Results of the 2026 Judicial Preference Poll
See the results of the 2026 Judicial Preference Poll.…
Austin Bar Association
Where Your Money Goes When You Donate to the Austin Bar Foundation
Funds raised through this year’s Gala will go toward funding the Austin Bar Foundation’s various charitable programs and projects. We…
Austin Bar Association
Austin Bar President’s Column: Why Community Matters – Especially in Our Profession
Bob Weir (the Grateful Dead’s last remaining full-time singer) recently passed away. It affected me deeply because the Dead have…
Maitreya Tomlinson
Third Court of Appeals Celebrates Service Milestones
As the Third Court of Appeals closed in on year-end and Thanksgiving, it had a time of celebration for those…
Austin Bar Association
AYLA President’s Column: My Path to Leading with Empathy
Each year, the presidents of the Austin Bar Association and the Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA) are invited to speak…
Jenna Malsbary
AYLA Member Spotlight: Toni Rask
AYLA recently sat down with member Toni Rask to get to know her better. This is another installment in AYLA’s…
Austin Bar Association
Call for Nominations for the Austin Bar Board of Directors
If you are interested in running for a position as a director or officer of the Austin Bar Association, please…
Austin Bar Association
Alvarez, Howard, Taylor Sworn in as Magistrates to Travis County Criminal District Courts
The following are remarks from the investiture ceremony for Travis County’s new magistrate judges: Adam Alvarez, Naomi Howard, and Jesse…