Be a Part of Our Team!

PRESIDENT'S COLUMN

BY AMANDA ARRIAGA, TEXAS CASA

At the last Austin Bar Association board meeting, we talked about how the board has not historically operated as a team, with each of us handling our own projects and reporting in. Just like all of you, we all have busy lives pulling us in different directions. In order to keep the spirit and camaraderie of the Association alive, we want to encourage you join us as an active member of the team. Below are the upcoming events we have scheduled through the rest of the bar year (that we know of as of this issue). Put them on your calendar and come join us!

If you aren’t a part of a committee, there is still time to join. Whether you are a conventionally “young” lawyer or not, you are invited to AYLA’s events as well. As a graduate of AYLA, I know they are happy to have more sustaining members.

Our committees and events are open to you whether you practice at the courthouse, in front of SOAH judges, lead non-profits, or don’t traditionally use your law license at all. For more information about these events, visit austinbar.org.

• Adoption Day – Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022

• AYLA Tailgate Fundraiser – Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022

• Family-Friendly Holiday Event – Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022

• AYLA YMCA Holiday Event – Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022

• AYLA Holiday Docket Call – Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022

• AYLA MLK Day Of Service - Monday, Jan. 16, 2023

• AYLA Docket Call – Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023

• Austin Bar Foundation Gala – Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023

• AYLA Docket Call – Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023

• AYLA Diversity Bar Mixer – Thursday, March 23, 2023

• Law Day – Friday, March 24, 2023

• Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 1, 2023

• AYLA Crawfish Boil – Tentative Saturday, April 15, 2023

• AYLA Docket Call – Thursday, April 20, 2023

• Bench Bar – Tentative April 28, 2023

• AYLA Docket Call – Thursday, May 18, 2023

There’s a lot to look forward to this year and next. I hope you’ll find time to join us for some of these events and initiatives. AL

Amanda Arriaga, Texas Casa