AUSTIN YOUNG LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
AYLA Receives Awards from Texas Young Lawyers Association
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ongratulations to the Austin Young Lawyers Association for its outstanding programming during the 202021 bar year. TYLA AWARDS • Third Place, Large City Service to the Public: Community Service Days • Third Place, Large City Service to the Bar: Cooking Class • Third Place, Large City Comprehensive Award
JOIN AN AYLA COMMITTEE TODAY! AYLA has 11 committees to give members a chance to get involved with the legal and local community. Sign up for one or more of the committees listed below at austinbar.org/young-lawyers/ projects/ • Runway for Justice Fundraiser • Bar & Grill • Bench Bar • Community Service Days • Continuing Legal Education • MLK Day of Service
• Docket Call • Holiday Programs • Law-Related Education • JudicialAUSTIN Reception LAWYER AL AL • Tailgate Fundraiser
AYLA Member Spotlight: Miranda Fields AYLA: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your law practice. Fields: After law school graduation, I moved from Oklahoma to Austin and have been practicing in Austin for almost two years. I’m originally from Oklahoma, and I didn’t have a job lined up, nor had I interned in Austin before I made the move. So I basically decided that I wanted to be in Austin, made the move, took the Texas bar exam in the summer of 2019, and haven’t looked back. It was a big leap, but it has also turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. I am currently an attorney at the Weichert Law Firm, where my practice areas are mainly real estate and contract law. I feel like I’ve been extremely fortunate. I love the firm and the area of law and look forward to going to work each day. AYLA: How long have you been involved in AYLA, and what’s been your best AYLA experience so far? Fields: I have been a member of AYLA since I moved to Austin in 2019. Initially, I was a student
member. I think the best part of AYLA is always knowing that there is a group of local attorneys who are also new to the practice of law and in the same boat that you are. I also really appreciate the opportunity to meet members of the judiciary in an informal setting. AYLA: What was your childhood dream job?
AYLA: What’s your best piece of advice for fellow young attorneys? Fields: I would say the best piece of advice I have is not to be afraid to ask questions, whether it is a more experienced attorney at your firm or a more experienced attorney in your AUSTINLAWYER L AL practice A area.
Fields: Large-animal veterinarian. AYLA: What’s your favorite moment of your career so far? Fields: My favorite moments of my career as an attorney thus far have been when cases conclude, and I know I was able to help someone who really needed it and make a long-term positive impact on their life. AYLA: What are some of the things you enjoy most about living in Austin? Fields: Definitely the availability of outdoor activities, great food, and the live music scene. Austin is a city that really lends itself to an active lifestyle.
UPCOMING EVENTS WED., SEPT. 22 AYLA Bar Year Kickoff Docket Call 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Hilgers House 712 W. 16th St. THUR., OCT. 7 AYLA Judicial Reception 5:30– 7:30 p.m. The Austin Club 110 E. 9th St. SEPTEMBER 2021 | AUSTINLAWYER
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