The Austin Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the development and implementation of a crisis assistance pilot program designed to assist lawyers in the greater Austin area who need to temporarily step away from practice.
Phelps Dunbar Welcomes New Counsel
Congratulations to Phillip Dupré, who has joined Phelps Dunbar as counsel. Phillip is an environmental lawyer with a decade of experience as a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division. He helps clients understand, navigate, and comply with federal environmental laws. He supports businesses in regulatory matters before state and federal environmental agencies. He …
Norman Santos P.C. Welcomes New Associate
Congratulations to Hannah Cottrell, who has joined Norman Santos P.C., a regulated utility boutique law firm, as an associate.
Get to Know Austin Bar President Maitreya Tomlinson
Incoming Austin Bar Association President Maitreya Tomlinson didn’t start in Texas or in the legal profession, but found both as he navigated life. He shares some of his journey, as well as his goals Austin Bar Association goals for the coming year.
AYLA Earns Awards at Local Bar Leaders Conference
Representatives from AYLA were in attendance at the 2025 Local Bar Leaders Conference to accept Awards of Achievement from the Texas Young Lawyers Association.
2nd Trial Institute a Success
AYLA held its second Trial Institute on June 27 in the ceremonial courtroom at the Travis County Civil & Family Courts Facility.
Serve the Public with AYLA; Join Today!
Joining an AYLA committee is the perfect way to get involved and meet fellow attorneys. AYLA members can join any of the following committees:
AYLA Kicks Off Bar Year with Summer Docket Call
The Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA) kicked off its new bar year with a Summer Docket Call event on Thursday, July 17 at Hold Out Brewing.
A Notification from Judge Amy Clark Meachum
Per Judge Cory Liu’s request, the 250th District Court will no longer be participating in Travis County’s centralized docketing system.
Congratulations to Austin’s 50-Year Lawyers!
Congratulations to the following Austin-area lawyers, who have practiced for 50 years as of 2025!