Congratulations to Matthew “Maff” Caponi, associate at the Kaplan Law Firm, who negotiated a $55,000 settlement for his client, Eli Winkelman, in a federal lawsuit against the City of Austin. Winkelman alleged Austin police used excessive force against her when, during the protest marches of May 2020, she attempted to film police arresting another protester. Congratulations to Frank O. Carroll

“These are extraordinary times. As lawyers and as guardians of the third branch of government, we have a unique duty to lead our nation in the protection of judges, the rule of law and American democracy. The time has come to rededicate ourselves to our obligations.” This is the recent charge from American Bar Association (ABA) President Mary Smith, calling

The Austin Bar Association has announced the 2024 winners of the Joseph C. Parker Jr. Diversity Award, the Regina Rogoff Award, the Professionalism Award, and the Larry F. York Mentoring Award. The winner of the Joseph C. Parker Jr. Diversity Award is Manuel Escobar, partner at McGinnis Lochridge. The winner of the Professionalism Award is V. Blayre Pena. The winner

This is the final installment in a series of seven articles about the Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project. This series of articles was named the Best Series of Articles – General Interest by the State Bar of Texas‘ Division III Stars of Texas Bars Awards. The Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project delivered its recommendations to the Travis County

This is the sixth in a series of seven articles about the Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project. This series of articles was named the Best Series of Articles – General Interest by the State Bar of Texas‘ Division III Stars of Texas Bars Awards. The Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project delivered its recommendations to the Travis County Commissioners

This is the fifth in a series of seven articles about the Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project. This series of articles was named the Best Series of Articles – General Interest by the State Bar of Texas‘ Division III Stars of Texas Bars Awards. The Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project delivered its recommendations to the Travis County Commissioners

This is the fourth in a series of seven articles about the Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project. This series of articles was named the Best Series of Articles – General Interest by the State Bar of Texas‘ Division III Stars of Texas Bars Awards. The Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project delivered its recommendations to the Travis County Commissioners

This is the third in a series of seven articles about the Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project. This series of articles was named the Best Series of Articles – General Interest by the State Bar of Texas‘ Division III Stars of Texas Bars Awards. The Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project delivered its recommendations to the Travis County Commissioners

This is the second in a series of seven articles about the Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project. This series of articles was named the Best Series of Articles – General Interest by the State Bar of Texas‘ Division III Stars of Texas Bars Awards. The Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project delivered its recommendations to the Travis County Commissioners

This is the first in a series of seven articles about the Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project. This series of articles was named the Best Series of Articles – General Interest by the State Bar of Texas‘ Division III Stars of Texas Bars Awards. The Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project delivered its recommendations to the Travis County Commissioners