Fall is a fantastic time to join the Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA)! Join now for 2025 and you’ll also get the rest of 2024 free!
Joining an AYLA committee is the perfect way to get involved and meet fellow attorneys. AYLA members can join any of the following committees:
The Crawfish Boil Fundraiser Committee plans and organizes an annual crawfish boil fundraiser each spring.
The Bench Bar Committee helps plan the annual day-long CLE hosted jointly by the Austin Bar and AYLA.
The CLE Committee plans and organizes quarterly continuing legal education for AYLA members.
The Community Service Days Committee provides lawyers and non-lawyers with periodic opportunities to volunteer for non-profit organizations. The community service events provide an opportunity for lawyers to make a relatively small time commitment (usually just a few hours on one day) while being exposed to various charitable organizations and meeting other members of the legal and non-legal community.
The Day of Service Committee coordinates multiple community service events on MLK Day, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Â
The Docket Call Committee hosts a monthly happy hour for AYLA members. This event is the gateway event for many of our members, as nearly everyone’s first experience with AYLA is a Docket Call.
The Health and Wellness Committee is focused on lawyer well-being through group exercise and promoting healthy lifestyles. The committee aims to bring lawyers together in monthly activities such as running, biking, hiking, swimming, etc. Get to know other lawyers in an environment outside of the office or courtroom.
The Holiday Projects Committee utilizes the legal community’s resources to provide special holiday gifts and informative materials to Austin-area families in need.
The Judicial Reception Committee hosts a reception for AYLA members to interact with members of the judiciary.
The Law-Related Education Committee plans and implements various educational programs aimed at school-aged children.
The Tailgate Fundraiser Committee plans and hosts a UT tailgate fundraiser event.
The Freshquires Committee plans networking opportunities and CLE for new attorneys in their first three years of practice.
To volunteer with any of AYLA’s committees, please contact Debbie Kelly, debbie@austinbar.org.Â