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
AYLA President’s Column: Making the Most of It All: Balancing Work, Family, and Leadership
One of the questions I am most frequently asked during my year as president of the Austin Young Lawyers Association…
by Jenna Malsbary
Supporting a Healthy Law School Community
Lengthy work hours. Difficult clients and colleagues. Challenging legal matters. The fact that attorneys are inclined to higher rates of…
by Lee Simmons
Austin Bar President’s Column: Becoming Better Lawyers and Leaders
My family recently toured a sleep-away camp that my daughter will attend this summer. Among the many other amenities that…
by Maitreya Tomlinson
Four Distinguished Austin Bar Members Honored During 2026 Bench Bar Conference for Their Contributions
Clint Harbour has been named the inaugural winner of the William O. Whitehurst Award. Judge Leon Grizzard has been named…
by Austin Bar Association
Deitch Law Offices is Now Deitch & Dale with Addition of Partner
We are proud to announce that Mary Lopez Dale has joined Deitch Law Offices as a partner. We are now…
by Austin Bar Association
AYLA Director Jillian French and ABA Secretary Sarah Harp honored as AU40 finalists
Jillian French and Sarah Harp have been selected as Austin Under 40 Award finalists in the legal category. The winner…
by Austin Bar Association
‘Actually Innocent’: Four Wrongfully Convicted Men Exonerated of Notorious Yogurt Shop Murders
Travis County Criminal District Judge Dana Blazey declared the four men, wrongfully convicted of perpetrating Austin’s Yogurt Shop Murders in…
by Austin Bar Association
Study: Texas to be Top Global Datacenter Market by 2030
Texas is projected to become the largest global data center market by 2030, according to new research conducted by real…
by Austin Bar Association
Here’s What Texas Families Need to Know About New Child Support Laws
Texas recently rewrote essential parts of its child support statutes, and the changes carry real consequences for families across the…
by Jason Wright
SARRT Program Training April 23 Open to Legal Professionals
Travis County Court at Law #3 Judge Bianca Garcia will host a trauma- informed training for judges and legal professionals…
by Austin Bar Association
34th-Annual Texas Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Convention to be Held in Austin June 5-7 at Hotel Viata
The practice of law is a stressful profession. Lawyers face intense pressure with long hours, demanding clients, high-stakes and high-conflict…
by Austin Bar Association
Marketing Your Practice with Purpose
Marketing can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re just starting out or don’t have billboard budget. The good news? Effective marketing…
by Nadia Bettac
What I Wish I Had Known About Trust Administration
Before stepping into my current role, I had only a limited understanding of what trust administration involved or how my…
by Melissa Piña
AYLA President’s Column: Springing into Action: Supporting the Future of Democracy
Each year, in the early months, hundreds of middle and high school students from across Texas gather for the YMCA…