The Austin Bar is proud to announce the 2025 update of our Travis County Bench Book Court Resource Guide is now available for free to Austin Bar members!
LGBTQ+ Scholarships Now Accepting Applications
The LGBTQ+ Law Section is now accepting applications for the ninth-annual LGBTQ+ Scholarship cycle. A total of $20,000 will be awarded in scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, based on the strength of the applications.
Sarah Pai Joins Jackson Walker’s Tax Practice in Austin
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Sarah Pai has joined the firm’s Austin office as Senior Counsel in the Tax practice group. Sarah brings a wealth of experience in state and local tax compliance, litigation, and policy, strengthening the firm’s ability to provide comprehensive tax counsel to clients across Texas and beyond. “Sarah’s knowledge of Texas tax law and …
Holland & Knight Grows Real Estate Section with Addition of John “J.” Pieratt in Austin
Holland & Knight has bolstered its Real Estate Section in Texas with the addition of John “J.” Pieratt as a partner in Austin. Mr. Pieratt was previously a partner with DLA Piper. “J. is a highly esteemed member of the Austin real estate legal community. As we continue to focus on growth in Texas, his addition will significantly enhance the …
Austin Bar Conference Space Now Open
The Austin Bar Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting event celebrating the opening of the Austin Bar’s onsite conference space on April 16 at Hilgers House. The Jim & Patty Arnold Conference Room has been a goal since the Bar moved into Hilgers House in 2019. Formerly the garage of the Loewy Family Carriage House, the space has been completely transformed into a sleek conference space that can accommodate up to 30 people.
Happy Work is Everywhere
There’s a great song by Wilco called “Love is Everywhere.”
“Love, love is everywhere; If, if you want it there.”
Whenever I hear it, I find myself doing a gratitude list and thinking about all the people and things in my life that bring me joy, and all the ever-present worries just fade away.
Austin Bar Receives Several Stars of Texas Bars Awards
The Austin Bar is proud to announce we have been honored by the state bar’s Stars of Texas Bars Awards! Austin Lawyer was named Best Overall Newsletter in Division III. This is the second year in a row that we’ve received this honor.
AYLA Achievements for the Past Bar Year
What a year it has been for young lawyers in Austin! I am honored and proud to have led such a dynamic board of attorneys who are committed to justice through service and making the process fun. When looking back at the year’s accomplishments, I am stunned at how much AYLA has been able to achieve.
Freshquires Hosts Annual Judicial Wine Tasting Event
AYLA’s Freshquires program hosted its annual Judicial Wine Tasting event on April 24, 2025. Members of the local judiciary, including Justice Karin Crump, Judge Elisabeth Earle, Judge Mark Lane, Judge Maya Guerra Gamble, Judge Alicia Key, and Judge Sherine Thomas, met with the Freshquires to share their wisdom and favorite wines. Be on the lookout for future Freshquires events, which are tailored for first- to third-year attorneys.
Austin Bar and AYLA Leadership Academy Picklepalooza Raises Over $30,000 for CASA of Travis County
The Leadership Academy Class of 2025 reached its goal of raising over $30,000 more than any other class in the history of the Leadership Academy.