Sneed, Vine & Perry is an Austin-area law firm that has been in continuous operation for the past 100 years.…
by Austin Bar Association
AYLA Celebrates 26th Evening with the Judiciary
The Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA) celebrated the 26th Evening with the Judiciary event at Chateau Bellevue in downtown Austin…
by Austin Bar Association
Support the 10th Annual AYLA Tailgate for a Cause
AYLA is hosting our 10th-annual Tailgate for a Cause fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 21, for the UT vs Arkansas game.…
by Austin Bar Association
Apply to AYLA/Austin Bar Leadership Academy
Applications are now open for the Austin Young Lawyers Association/Austin Bar Association’s Leadership Academy!…
by Austin Bar Association
Celebrating the Life of Judge Sam Sparks
The Austin Chapter of the Federal Bar Association hosted a celebration of life for the Hon. Sam Sparks, former U.S.…
by Austin Bar Association
When Military Service Meets the Courtroom: A Judge’s Perspective for Counsel
As a member of the judiciary, I have the privilege—and responsibility—of making decisions that can significantly affect the lives of…
by Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle
A Brief History of TCWLA
Women lawyers’ associations were created to address persistent gender disparities, combat professional isolation, and provide opportunities for career advancement in…
by Cassandra Pillonel
A Brief History of the Austin Asian American Bar Association
The Austin Asian American Bar Association (AAABA) was founded in the summer of 2006 to serve the professional, social, mentoring,…
by Myra Doquino
A Brief History of SABA Austin
The South Asian Bar Association of Austin (SABA Austin) was founded in 2013 with a vision of creating a professional…
by Judge Sherine Thomas
First Native American Judge
Judge Steve Russell was the first Native American judge in Travis County.…
by Gaines West
Austin’s First Hispanic Lawyer: Patricio J. Mendez
Patricio J. Mendez is known by the State Bar of Texas as the first Hispanic lawyer in Texas.…
by Judge Jim Coronado (ret.)
First Female Lawyer in Austin: Anna Sandbo
Anna Sandbo is thought to be the first female attorney in Austin.…
by Chalone Savant
Kenneth R. Lamkin, Sr: Opening the Door at the Austin Bar
Kenneth R. Lamkin, Sr., is thought to have been the first African American member of the Travis County Bar, now…
by Rev. Joseph C. Parker, Jr.
AYLA President’s Column: Celebrating Debbie Kelly’s 25 Years of Service to AYLA
In July of this year, Debbie Kelly celebrated 25 years as the Associate Executive Director of the Austin Young Lawyers…
by Gracie Wood Shepherd
Austin Bar President’s Column: Familiarize Yourself with the New Amended Local Rules Effective Nov. 1
If you’ve ever read through all 76 pages of the Civil and Family District Court’s Local Rules of Civil Procedure…
by Judge Maya Guerra Gamble
Q&A with Bill Brown, Managing Partner at Sneed, Vine & Perry
The Austin Bar sits down with Sneed, Vine & Perry Managing Partner Bill Brown to get know and to get…
by Bill Brown
Greer to Be Honored with 2026 Chief Justice Pope Award
The Texas Center for Legal Ethics is proud to announce that Marcy Hogan Greer will receive the 2026 Chief Justice Jack Pope Professionalism Award.…
by Austin Bar Association
TCWLA Pathfinders Recognized
The Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association (TCWLA) has announced its 2026 Pathfinder honorees, who will be celebrated at the upcoming…
by Austin Bar Association
