Gargi Singh is a student at Round Rock High School. She won third place in the State Bar of Texas’ Law Day 2025 Photography Contest with her submission, “The Track to Unity and Justice.”
Threads of Justice: Weaving Unity in a Diverse Nation
Sonia Joseph is a student at Round Rock High School. She won first place in the State Bar of Texas’ Editorial Contest for Law Day 2025 with the following essay.
New Episode of Council of Firsts with 98th District Judge Sandra Avila Ramirez
In the next episode of the Council of Firsts, Amanda Arriaga, first Latina president of the Austin Bar talks to Sandra Avila Ramirez, the First Latina judge of the 98th Civil District Court.
Jimmy Vaught Joins The Eggleston Law Firm
On June 1, 2025, The Vaught Law Firm, led by renowned family law attorney Jimmy Vaught, is excited to announce its merger with The Eggleston Law Firm, a distinguished family law practice in Austin. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the quality of legal services provided to clients and expand the firm’s reach in family law matters.
Cain & Skarnulis Welcomes Two New Associates
Both Case Donovan and John Garcia joined Cain & Skarnulis PLLC in early May. Case joins the firm as a senior associate whose practice focuses on civil litigation and defending lawsuits involving commercial and tort-based claims in state and federal courts across Texas. He also represents clients with matters involving contract disputes, construction defects, and professional negligence. John joins the …
New Episode of Council of Firsts with U.S. Rep. Pete Gallego (ret.)
In the next episode of the Council of Firsts, Amanda Arriaga, first Latina president of the Austin Bar, talks to Pete Gallego, retired U.S. congressman and Texas representative for District 23.
April 2025 District & County Court Jury Trial Verdicts
Here are the April jury trial verdicts in Travis County civil and criminal court cases.
New Episode of Stop the Stigma with David Courreges & Katy Sutton
In the latest episode of Stop the Stigma podcast, we talk with past Austin Bar President David Courreges and licensed clinical psychologist Katy Sutton, both of whom discuss living with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
The Texas Bar Foundation Awards $25,000 to the Veterans Legal Assistance Program
The Austin Bar Foundation is honored to receive a $25,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation in support of its Veterans Legal Assistance Program (VLAP).
AYLA Recognizes Outstanding Contributions
Each year, AYLA presents three awards to honor leaders in the Travis County legal profession: The Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, the Outstanding Mentor Award, and the Liberty Bell Award.