Seeing is Believing

Touring the New Civil Courthouse

BY SONTA HENDERSON

Austin Bar Association leaders got a sneak peek of the new civil courthouse. The tour, coordinated by 261st Civil District Court Judge Lora Livingston, showcased what is to come for the legal community in 2023.

Austin Bar President Amanda Arriaga, Executive Director DeLaine Ward, and Associate Executive Director Debbie Kelly toured the massive complex which has beautiful views of the city’s skyline. 345th Civil District Court Judge Jan Soifer along with her staff and several county employees, were also on hand to get an up-close and personal look.

From courtrooms to meeting rooms and a large parking garage, the new civil courthouse will have amenities geared toward easier access for attorneys and their clients.

Austin Bar members will be very pleased to see that much thought went into every detail of the building.

Ward says seeing the courthouse firsthand was important because it allows her team to know what is available for members. She adds, “This tour was special to us. We know many of our members spend a lot of time at the courthouse. They will be very pleased to see that much thought went into every detail of the building. It is amazing.”

The final touches are being completed and the new facility is slated to open in early 2023. AL

Front Row: Amanda Arriaga (far left), Judge Jan Soifer (third left), DeLaine Ward (center), Judge Lora Livingston (third right). Back Row: Debbie Kelly (third left), Elliott Beck (center).

Final touches being added inside a courtroom.

Judge Jan Soifer (center) along with Elliott Beck (right), and Michelle Williamson.