BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Travis County Women Lawyers' Association - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tcwla.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Travis County Women Lawyers' Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20250314T155058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T161851Z UID:4248-1746705600-1746709200@tcwla.org SUMMARY:Power Reads Book Club DESCRIPTION:Our earliest experiences shape our lives far down the road. Our next book selection provides powerful scientific and emotional insights into the behavioral patterns so many of us struggle to understand. Please join us for our virtual book club meeting on May 8. Power Readers Judge Maryann Espiritu and Laura Merritt will lead us in the powerful book\, What Happened to You: Conversations on Trauma\, Resilience\, and Healing by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey.  Come read with us\, come lead with us! \n\n\nRegister here: \n\n\nLoading… URL:https://tcwla.org/event/tcwla-power-reads-book-club-4/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL CATEGORIES:bookclub,cle,member event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/61ntLOXDj6L._SL1500_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20250401T174925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T180453Z UID:4264-1746185400-1746192600@tcwla.org SUMMARY:2025 TCWLA/TCWLF Annual Grants and Awards Luncheon DESCRIPTION:2025 TCWLA/TCWLF Annual Grants and Awards Luncheon \nRegister Now for the Travis County Women Lawyers Association & Foundation Grants & Awards Luncheon \n Friday\, May 2nd\, Registration and networking at 11:30\, program from 12:00 – 1:30 at the Fairmont \n This inspiring event brings together 400+ members of our legal community to celebrate strong women in the law and give back in a big way. \nThis year\, the Foundation is making history—awarding a record-breaking $100\,000 in grants to local nonprofits providing legal and related services to women\, children\, and families in Central Texas. This year’s keynote speaker will be Judge Denise Hernandez\, Judge for County Court #6\, with special remarks from Steve Benesh\, State Bar of Texas President. \n Don’t miss out! Register here to sponsor a table or purchase your individual ticket today! \n  URL:https://tcwla.org/event/2025-tcwla-tcwlf-annual-grants-and-awards-luncheon/ LOCATION:Fairmont Hotel\, 101 Red River St\, Austin\, Texas\, 78701 CATEGORIES:foundation,member event,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Cream-with-Floral-Background-Ladies-Luncheon-Invitation-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T110000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20250417T220051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T220243Z UID:4393-1745658000-1745665200@tcwla.org SUMMARY:Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas DESCRIPTION:Please join us Saturday\, April 26 from 9–11 AM to support families facing one of life’s hardest moments — caring for a seriously ill child. \nWe’ll assemble snack kits for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas\, which provides shelter\, meals\, and comfort to families with children undergoing treatment at Dell Children’s. These kits offer small moments of relief during incredibly difficult days. \nJoin us for brunch after the volunteer shift! \nIf possible\, please bring store-bought\, unopened\, shelf-stable snacks (Goldfish\, Rice Krispies\, Cheez-Its\, chips). We’ll provide bags and supplies to add handwritten notes of encouragement. \nDate: Saturday April 26\, 2025 \nTime: 9:00 am – 11:00 am \nPlace: Skelton & Woody\, PLLC\, 248 Addie Roy Road #B-302 \nRSVP: Please RSVP at the following link by Wednesday\, April 23 or to Katherine Wyatt (512) 906-9094. URL:https://tcwla.org/event/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-of-central-texas/ LOCATION:Skelton & Woody\, 248 Addie Roy Road #B-302\, Austin\, Texas CATEGORIES:member event,volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Picture1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20240813T015300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T003938Z UID:3704-1744804800-1744808400@tcwla.org SUMMARY:April Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for our April meeting and presentation! \nMindy Gulati and Lindsay Gray will be speaking on leadership: Leadership Resilience in Uncertain Times at McGinnis Lochridge\, 1111 W 6th St Ste. 400 Bldg. B\, Austin\, TX 78703 \nLunch available for $20. \n\n\nLoading…\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to Steno\, our sponsor for the April meeting! We look forward to hearing about Steno from Sydney.\n\n\n\n585.201.8732 | sydney.lautenslager@steno.com | steno.com [steno.com] URL:https://tcwla.org/event/april-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:McGinnis Lochridge\, 1111 W 6th St Ste. 400 Bldg. B\, Austin\, TX 78703\, McGinnis Lochridge\, 1111 W 6th St Ste. 400 Bldg. B\, Austin\, TX 78703 CATEGORIES:member event,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2005-seizing-the-leadership-moment.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T090000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20250305T174001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T174435Z UID:4212-1744448400-1744448400@tcwla.org SUMMARY:April Brunch & Burn--Yoga Edition DESCRIPTION:Burn and Brunch is an exciting concept that merges fitness and food and friendship\, providing a unique experience for those seeking a healthy and social lifestyle. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just looking for a fun way to spend your weekend\, Burn and Brunch has something for everyone. So why not give it a try? Or join us again! Come sweat\, meditate and indulge in a delicious meal – your body and mind will thank you! \nRegister here: \n\n\nLoading… URL:https://tcwla.org/event/april-brunch-burn-yoga-edition/ LOCATION:Wild and Beautiful Natural Aesthetics\, 500 W 38th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78705 CATEGORIES:member event,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/download.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20250116T174110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T222848Z UID:4070-1743152400-1743177600@tcwla.org SUMMARY:W.E.L.L. Summit DESCRIPTION:TCWLA\, MAMAS\, League of Lady Lawyers\, The Sisters in Law\, Center for Women in Law\, and Cafecitos are joining forces for the second time to hold a conference designed to connect various local professional groups supporting women lawyers. \nThe conference will: \n\nfeature speakers on professional development topics;\nprovide small group workshops;\nprovide networking opportunities;\nprovide CLE credit; and\nbe free for all participants.\n\nThis is the third year for this unprecedented collaboration between local organizations supporting women lawyers will provide a unique space for women lawyers to connect and to learn. \nRegister here: \n\n\nLoading… URL:https://tcwla.org/event/w-e-l-l-summit-3/ LOCATION:Travis County Civil and Family Court Facility\, 1700 Guadalupe St\, Austin CATEGORIES:cle,member event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-WELL-Summit-3-28-LOGO.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20250318T150857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T150857Z UID:4256-1742976000-1743008400@tcwla.org SUMMARY:Minority Women Pursuing Law Clothing Drive DESCRIPTION:Spring Professional Clothing Drive \nWe are participating in the Spring Professional Clothing Drive benefitting Minority Women Pursuing Law at The University of Texas at Austin. The drive will be held on March 26\, 2025. The purpose of this is to provide the MWPL with access to professional clothing\, so that they may walk into spaces while pursuing a career in law with confidence. \nPlease go through your closets and identify donations. They are looking for professional attire\, including but not limited to: blazers\, pants\, skirts\, shoes\, blouses\, suits\, and dresses. Please ensure that donations gifted are in good condition. \nCollection site is   Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend\, P.C.  816 Congress Ave.\, Suite 1900\, Austin\, TX 78701.  If you can’t make it to that donation site\, please cooridnate a pick up by emailing Beth Payan beth.payan@traviscountytx.gov. URL:https://tcwla.org/event/minority-women-pursuing-law-clothing-drive/ LOCATION:Lloyd Gosselink\, 816 Congress Ave Suite 1900\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:member event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/clothes1-768x329-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20240813T014916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T003822Z UID:3702-1741780800-1741784400@tcwla.org SUMMARY:March meeting and presentation DESCRIPTION:Join us for our March presentation\, Planning for Retirement: How to know if you’re on track for your stage in life.  This presentation will be by Anita L. Hawks\, CFP\, CRPS\, Financial Planner and Advisor. (no CLE credit) McGinnis Lochridge\, 1111 W 6th St Ste. 400 Bldg. B\, Austin\, TX 78703 \nLunch available for $20. \nRegister at: \n\n\nLoading… URL:https://tcwla.org/event/save-the-date-march-meeting-and-scholarship-awards/ LOCATION:McGinnis Lochridge\, 1111 W 6th St Ste. 400 Bldg. B\, Austin\, TX 78703\, McGinnis Lochridge\, 1111 W 6th St Ste. 400 Bldg. B\, Austin\, TX 78703 CATEGORIES:member event,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/gettyimages-502700362-612x612-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20240813T014133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T181705Z UID:3698-1741260600-1741266000@tcwla.org SUMMARY:International Women's Day Celebration with Women in the Law DESCRIPTION:Join us and celebrate International Women’s Day with the Women in the Law section of the Texas State Bar.  The event will be from 11:30-1:00 at Hilgers House\, 712 W. 16th Street. \nPlease wear purple or white – a group photo will be taken at 12:45 p.m. \nThe event is free; please RSVP below to help us get an accurate headcount of attendees. \n\n\nLoading… URL:https://tcwla.org/event/international-womens-day-celebration-with-women-in-the-law/ LOCATION:Hilgers House\, 712 W 16th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:member event,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Womens-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20250224T195729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T195845Z UID:4161-1740817800-1740832200@tcwla.org SUMMARY:TCWLA Spring Volunteer Opportunity: SAFE Campus Beautification Projects DESCRIPTION:Austin Young Lawyers Association’s: MLK Day of Service was canceled due to bad weather\, and it has now been rescheduled to Saturday\, March 1\, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. AYLA has reached out to TCWLA to extend an invitation for our members to join in on this worthwhile project. There are currently 56 slots available\, and we are hoping that TCWLA members can fill a minimum of 10-15 slots. The project will take place at SAFE’s Grove campus in south Austin. This is family friendly event for anyone 15 years and older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nWe will be planning a group lunch to follow the volunteer project\, which will be at each member’s own expense. Details regarding the lunch will be forthcoming. \nPlease use the link below to sign up: \n  \n                                                                           SAFE Austin [safeaustin.volunteerhub.com] \n  \nWhat: SAFE Campus Beautification Projects \nWhen: Saturday\, March 1\, 2025\, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM with group lunch to follow (details on lunch will be forthcoming) \nWhere: SAFE’s Grove Campus\, 1515 Grove Blvd\, Austin\, TX 78741 URL:https://tcwla.org/event/tcwla-spring-volunteer-opportunity-safe-campus-beautification-projects/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:member event,Social,volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/volunteer-652383_960_720.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20241203T161125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T182308Z UID:3944-1740591000-1740598200@tcwla.org SUMMARY:TCWLA Annual Judicial Reception DESCRIPTION:TCWLA Annual Judicial Reception\nTCWLA will be hosting its Annual Judicial Reception on Wednesday\, February 26\, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the historic Driskill Hotel in Downtown Austin.  This is a great opportunity to get to know the judicial members of our community and to show support to our local judges. Please contact: cpillonel@outlook.com or Mildred.Anaele@puc.texas.gov if your firm is interested in sponsoring this event. \n  \nThank you to our sponsors!\nJackson Walker\nAllensworth\nLloyd Gosselink\nScott Douglass & McConnico LLP\nThompson Coe Cousins & Irons LLP\nRyan Law Firm\nAlexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP\nHembree Bell\nNaman\, Howell\, Smith & Lee\nRamon Worthington Nicolas & Cantu\nKaplan Law Firm\nLaw Office of Rachel Moyle\, PC\nMaple Jones\n\nRegister here: \n\n\nLoading… URL:https://tcwla.org/event/tcwla-annual-judicial-reception/ LOCATION:The Driskill\, 604 BRAZOS STREET\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:member event,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/close-up-view-of-brown-mallet-of-judge-on-wooden-t-8CAQKLX-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20250109T191416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T201816Z UID:4026-1739966400-1739970000@tcwla.org SUMMARY:February Membership CLE DESCRIPTION:February is Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Month. Please join us on February 19\, 2025\, for Abortion Bans\, Criminal Law\, and Pregnancy Prosecution in Texas\, presented by the Sissy Farenthold Reproductive Justice Defense Project. Texas’s criminalization of abortion has created new questions at the intersection of criminal law and healthcare access. The ramifications and extent of these laws are still being litigated and lived in Texas. This presentation will cover the important statutory provisions and the most current case law to dispel misinformation and disinformation that exists. We will also share information about Texas prosecutions we are tracking. \nThe presenters are: \nBlake Rocap is the director of the Sissy Farenthold Reproductive Justice Defense Project [wkq4tmkab.cc.rs6.net] at the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice housed at Texas Law. He is also the legal director of Jane’s Due Process\, an abortion fund that serves young people\, where he has represented minors in judicial bypass cases since 2003. He is an expert on state abortion law and policy serving as AVOW’s (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice Texas) Legislative Counsel since 2009 and is also board certified in legislative and campaign law. He and his wife have lived in Austin for almost thirty years with a succession of labradors and their two daughters who are now inexplicably teenagers. \nCristina I. Ramirez is the criminal defense lead of the Sissy Farenthold Reproductive Justice Defense Project [wkq4tmkab.cc.rs6.net] at UT Law’s Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice. Prior to this role\, Cristina served as a public defender in the Travis County Public Defender’s Office\, where she represented clients on misdemeanor and felony charges\, as well as collateral ALR\, parole\, and protective order hearings. She previously worked in the Criminal Defense Practice at the Legal Aid Society in New York City and the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office. Cristina received a B.S in Public Relations from the University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from Boston University School of Law. While in law school\, Cristina represented juvenile and adult clients as part of the Criminal Defense Clinic. She interned at the New England Innocence Project\, Dallas County Public Defender’s Office\, and the Public Defender Service for D.C. Cristina is barred in Texas and New York. \nRegister here: \n\n\nLoading…\n\n\n\n  URL:https://tcwla.org/event/february-membership-cle/ LOCATION:McGinnis Lochridge (NEW office)\, 1111 West Sixth Street\, 4th floor\, Austin\, Texas\, 78703 CATEGORIES:cle,member event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Your-paragraph-text-e1706055232342.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20250113T154334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T154403Z UID:4054-1739880000-1739883600@tcwla.org SUMMARY:Power Reads Book Club DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our third book club meeting of the year on February 18\, 2025 from 12:00-1:00 pm.  We will be reading Hood Feminism: Notes from the Woman a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendal and we will be meeting at the law firm of Lloyd Gosselink.  The discussion will be led by Gabrielle Smith.  Come read with us\, come lead with us! \n\n\nLoading… URL:https://tcwla.org/event/power-reads-book-club-7/ LOCATION:Lloyd Gosselink\, 816 Congress Ave Suite 1900\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:bookclub,member event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hood-Feminism.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20241211T144527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T232626Z UID:3951-1739037600-1739048400@tcwla.org SUMMARY:GALENTINE'S GALA DESCRIPTION:Galentine’s Gala 2025 \nLadies\, it’s time to celebrate friendship\, philanthropy\, and fabulousness! Join us for the first ever TCWLA Galentine’s Gala\, a night to honor the power of giving back while getting down on Saturday\, February 8\, 2025 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel 701\, 701 Congress Ave.\, Austin\, TX 78701.  Cocktail hour will be from 6:00–7:00 p.m.\, with dinner starting at 7:00 p.m. followed by dancing\, photos\, and exciting door prizes. Dress for the occasion in your snazziest semi-formal (or formal if you want!) attire. While not required\, red\, pink\, white\, and purple attire certainly encouraged. \n  \nWe’re inviting all our women lawyers (and their non-lawyer gal pals) to share in this unforgettable evening of joy\, connection\, and impact. All proceeds will support the relaunch of the Women’s Resource Fair and fund grants distributed by the Travis County Women Lawyers’ Foundation (TCWLF). \nSponsors will be included in promotional materials before event and signage and recognition at the event. Sponsors are also permitted to provide a door prize that will be given away during the event\, but not required. Sponsorship amounts are as follows: \nHeart of Gold: $2\,000—10 guest tickets\, reserved seating \nPatron of Purpose: $1\,000—4 guest tickets \nBuddy Benefactor: $500—2 guest tickets \nIndividual tickets are also available for purchase for $125. If you or your organization are interested in sponsoring\, or if you would like to sponsor at another amount\, please contact president@tcwla.org. \nCan’t attend but would like to make a donation in support of the Women’s Resource Fair and Foundation grants? Click HERE and select “Event Sponsorship Donation” and enter “Galentine’s Gala” in the text box.  Thank you! \nLet’s toast to making a difference—together! \n \n\n\nLoading… URL:https://tcwla.org/event/galentines-gala/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:member event,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/galentine.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20240813T012353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T221156Z UID:3690-1737632700-1737637200@tcwla.org SUMMARY:Pathfinders Award Luncheon DESCRIPTION:TCWLA Pathfinders Award Luncheon\nPathfinders are role models and trailblazers—local women with law degrees who represent a diversity of life and career experiences and have used their degrees in a variety of ways to impact our community and the legal profession. TCWLA is committed to recognizing these trailblazing women attorneys. \nPlease join us on Thursday\, January 23\, 2025\, for the annual TCWLA Pathfinders’ Luncheon. We will honor three unique female attorneys who have used their law degrees in inspiring ways and will hear their trailblazing stories: \nJudge Selena Alvarenga\n\nGloria Leal\n\nAmie Rodnick\n\nThe luncheon will be held at the UT Etter-Harbin Alumni Center from 11:45 am-1:00 pm\, with check-in beginning at 11:30 am. Tickets are available for purchase through January 14 at 5:00 p.m. for $65 for a single ticket (open seating) and $500 for a reserved table of 7 seats. If you purchase a reserved table\, please email Melissa Lorber at melissa.lorber@butlersnow.com with attendee names and dietary restrictions by January 14. \nSpecial thanks to the gracious sponsors of this event: \nArgent Trust \nArgent Trust Company – Argent Financial Group\, Inc \nGay F. Thompson\, CFP(R) \nGay F. Thompson\, CFP® – Per Stirling \nIlana R. Tanner\, Attorney at Law \nThe Law Office of Ilana R. Tanner – Austin Family Law Attorney \n  \nREGISTRATION: \n\n\nLoading…\n\n\n\n  URL:https://tcwla.org/event/save-the-date-tcwla-pathfinders-award-luncheon/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:member event,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/silhouette-lady-justice-holding-scales-justice-against-colorful-background_559896-11511.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20241031T180616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T161752Z UID:3922-1734004800-1734008400@tcwla.org SUMMARY:Power Reads Book Club DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our second book club meeting of the year on December 12\, 2024.  We will be reading The Husbands by Chandler Baker and will be meeting virtually.  The discussion will be led by Chrstine Andresen.  Come read with us\, come lead with us! \nRegister here: \n\n\nLoading… URL:https://tcwla.org/event/power-reads-book-club-6/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL CATEGORIES:bookclub,member event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/81FS3PHCH1L._SY522_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241202T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241202T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20240926T174016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T193848Z UID:3860-1733158800-1733166000@tcwla.org SUMMARY:TCWLA Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:Please join us at this year’s holiday reception on December 2 at Hilgers House\, from 5–7 p.m. This is great time to meet your fellow members and get into the holiday spirits! We look forward to seeing everyone! \nRegister here:  \n\n\nLoading…\n\n\n\n  \nWe are grateful to our generous sponsors\, who help make this event possible: \n\nMoody Bank\nVeritext URL:https://tcwla.org/event/tcwla-holiday-party/ LOCATION:Hilgers House\, 712 W 16th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:member event,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/R-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20240813T014506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T235057Z UID:3700-1732104000-1732107600@tcwla.org SUMMARY:November Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us on November 20\, 2024\, from 12-1 p.m.\, for Leadership for Lawyers: Building Critical Skills for Effective Leadership\, presented by Mindy Gulati \nAs lawyers\, we anticipate\, plan\, and prepare for all that our clients throw at us\, and we are good at it! Then along the way\, we as we grow in our career\, suddenly we are thrown into a leadership role — something that many lawyers struggle with because there is a lack of foundational training and development throughout most of our legal careers. We are experts in the law but are often underprepared for the role of managing people. \nMindy Gulati is an attorney and a strategic advisor to law firms and companies around the country assisting them in creating more effective leaderships teams and organizational cultures. In this CLE\, she will build your toolkit for effective leadership at all stages of your career. Whether you are currently a leader or not\, this CLE will explore how to build your skills and competencies around key leadership fundamentals\, including courage\, curiosity\, collaboration and communication\, along with practical tools for giving and receiving feedback to enhance personal and professional development. \nThe CLE presentation will be held in person at McGinnis Lochridge (1111 W. 6th St.\, Bldg. B\, Ste. 400\, Austin\, TX 78703) and via Zoom. \nA big thank you to our sponsor Mayer Consulting [kmayerconsulting.com]. \nRegister here: \n\n\nLoading… URL:https://tcwla.org/event/november-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:cle,member event,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/d54d190752ae6b9d59f159ea4fd3-1434703.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20241030T201238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T191434Z UID:3899-1731519900-1731528000@tcwla.org SUMMARY:TCWLA Volunteer event with VLS DESCRIPTION:TCWLA is sponsoring the VLS on November 13th  at the APL\, St. John Branch near 183 and IH 35 along with a handful of family law attorneys from Goranson Bain Ausley.   Please sign up if you can attend! \nArrive at 5:45pm to check in and get set up\, and then the consultation portion of the clinic starts at 6pm. During the clinic\, attorneys meet with applicants and give 30 min advice sessions on family law issues\, probate related questions\, and other general civil law matters. The clinic then ends at 8pm sharp as the library closes at that time. \nRegistration links are register below. If someone practices employment\, debt probate or family\, they can sign up under those specific links. Everyone else can sign up under the general link. \nIf you do not already have a volunteer profile with VLS\, it will prompt you to create one. Please enter “TCWLA” in the how did you hear about us section they can keep track of everyone coming with our group. \nVLS will send confirmation emails with more information a week prior to the clinic\, and a day or so prior everyone will get an email with a SharePoint link that you will use during the clinic to access your applicant’s information. So\, everyone will need to bring a laptop. \nPlease let me know if you have any questions at Beth Payan . \nNovember 13th\, Employment [vls.volunteerhub.com] \nNovember 13th\, Debt [vls.volunteerhub.com] \nNovember 13th\, Probate [vls.volunteerhub.com] \nNovember 13th\, General [vls.volunteerhub.com] \nNovember 13th\, Family [vls.volunteerhub.com] URL:https://tcwla.org/event/tcwla-volunteer-event-with-vls/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:member event,volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/OIP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T090000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20240926T164502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T165013Z UID:3856-1731142800-1731142800@tcwla.org SUMMARY:Burn & Brunch: Yoga Edition DESCRIPTION:Join TCWLA and the Austin Bar Wellness committee in November for our joint Burn & Brunch: Yoga Edition! \n  \nBurn and Brunch is an exciting concept that merges fitness and food and friendship\, providing a unique experience for those seeking a healthy and social lifestyle. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just looking for a fun way to spend your weekend\, Burn and Brunch has something for everyone. So why not give it a try? Or join us again! Come sweat\, meditate and indulge in a delicious meal – your body and mind will thank you! \nRegister here:  \n\n\nLoading… URL:https://tcwla.org/event/burn-brunch-yoga-edition/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:member event,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/OIP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20240926T155832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T160034Z UID:3848-1730448000-1730480400@tcwla.org SUMMARY:UT Minority Women Pursuing Law Professional Clothing Drive DESCRIPTION:Your CS Committee is off and running. We are participating in a professional clothing drive.  We just need you all to go through your closets to find professional clothing in good condition that you would love to gift to help the UT MWPL members. Please ask any friends or colleagues to do the same. The purpose of this drive is to provide MWPL members with access to professional clothing\, so that they may walk into spaces while pursuing a career in law with confidence. This sounds like a mission we can all get behind. \nThe drive will be held on November 6th\, 2024. Our job is to collect donations and have them to our collection sites in time for the committee to get them to MWPL. Please aim to have them to collections sites by November 1st. These donations may consist of professional attire\, including but not limited to: blazers\, pants\, skirts\, shoes\, blouses\, suits\, and dresses. Please be sure that any donations gifted are in good condition. \nMWPL is not a nonprofit organization\, they do not offer tax exemption forms for any donations. However\, our support and presence are incredibly valuable to the MWPL community. \nCurrently\, we have two collection sites. If you would like to offer up a collection site\, we have north and central covered so south would be optimal if anyone has the ability.  Please contact Beth Payan with any questions. beth.payan@traviscounty.tx.gov. \n  \nCollection Sites: \nNorth: \nKristin Weaver \nDiggs & Sadler \n9600 N. Mopac Expy Suite 775 \n  \n  \n  \nCentral: \nGabrielle Smith \nLloyd Gosselink \n816 Congress Ave.\, Suite 1900 URL:https://tcwla.org/event/mwpl-professional-clothing-drive/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:member event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/clothes1-768x329-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20240925T222707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T172101Z UID:3828-1729791000-1729801800@tcwla.org SUMMARY:2024 Fellows Appreciation Gathering DESCRIPTION:This year’s Fellows* Appreciation Event will be Thursday\, October 24 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at the West Chelsea Contemporary art gallery. All Fellows—the generous lawyers who pledge annual donations to the Foundation—are invited to gather in a beautiful setting surrounded by art\, friends\, and good cheer.  \nHors d’oeuvres\, wine\, a signature cocktail with a mocktail version\, and other beverages will be served. Like last year\, our guests will have the opportunity to create and take home a floral arrangement.  The West Chelsea Contemporary is located at 1009 W. 6th Street\, Suite 120\, and has ample parking.  Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize our Fellows and mingle with other Foundation members.  Learn more about the gallery at West Chelsea Contemporary | Contemporary Art Gallery in Austin (wcc.art).  And a BIG thank you to our sponsors\, including Cardinal Financial Partners and Argent Trust as Ruby Sponsors. \n*Fellows are attorneys who have pledged annual donations to support TCWLF\, the non-profit charitable counterpart of TCWLA. Each year\, TCWLF awards grants to local non-profits that provide legal services to women\, children\, and families in our community. This would not be possible without the support of our Fellows. If you would like to attend this event\, please click here to learn more about and to become a Fellow before registering.\n\n  \nRuby Sponsors \n \n  \nRegister for the event here \n\n  \n  URL:https://tcwla.org/event/2024-fellows-appreciation-gathering/ LOCATION:West Chelsea Contemporary Art Gallery\, 1009 W 6th St #120\,\, Austin\, TX\, 78703 CATEGORIES:foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-tcwla-fellows-appreciation-happy-hour-1300-x-756-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20240913T194236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T194304Z UID:3811-1729080000-1729083600@tcwla.org SUMMARY:Power Reads Book Club DESCRIPTION:You know what we always say\, all leaders are readers.  Please come to the first TCWLA Power Reads book club meeting on October 16 from 12:00-1:00 at the Civil Family and Courts Facility.  We are excited to announce that the first book selection of the year is We Were Once a Family by  Roxanna Asgarian. We are even more excited to announce that the discussion will be led by avid reader and TCWLA book club fan\, Judge Maya Guerra Gamble and she has arranged for the author to join us for our discussion.  Lunch will be available for purchase.  Please come lead with us and read with us! \nRegister here: \n\n\nLoading… URL:https://tcwla.org/event/powe-reads-book-club/ LOCATION:Travis County Civil and Family Court Facility\, 1700 Guadalupe St\, Austin CATEGORIES:bookclub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/71Lgw0qRUvL._SL1500_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20240813T013943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T153342Z UID:3696-1728474300-1728478800@tcwla.org SUMMARY:October Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Our October Membership Meeting will be on October 9 from 11:45-1:00. We will have an opportunity to hear from Hannah Hambree Bell and Marla Mattenson presenting a CLE entitled “From Burnout to Bliss: Why Your Negative Thoughts Are The Key & How Positive Thinking Makes Burnout Worse.” We will talk through practical\, specific strategies for lawyers to overcome potential burnout in both the short and long term. \nA big thank you to our sponsor  Black Barn Financial [blackbarnfinancial.com]! \nRegister here: \n\n\nLoading… URL:https://tcwla.org/event/october-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:McGinnis Lochridge (NEW office)\, 1111 West Sixth Street\, 4th floor\, Austin\, Texas\, 78703 CATEGORIES:member event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/oct-member-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20240821T115512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T162307Z UID:3736-1726767000-1726774200@tcwla.org SUMMARY:Fall Membership Meet & Greet DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our fall Membership Event at Hanks\, 5811 Berkman Drive\, on Thursday\, September 19th from 5:30-7:30! We are excited to get to know our new members and enjoy some light bites and beverages. There is plenty of parking available at Hanks. Looking forward to kicking off a wonderful 2024-2025 year! \nA huge thank you to our sponsor\, Jeana Patel at Jobot! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLoading… URL:https://tcwla.org/event/fall-membership-meet-greet/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:cle,member event,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/thanksgiving02welcomemotion.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20240814T200312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T162259Z UID:3712-1725703200-1725717600@tcwla.org SUMMARY:Burn & Brunch - A wellness event DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for a new year?!?! Join us on September for our first Burn & Brunch of the year! \n\n\nBurn and Brunch is an exciting concept that merges fitness and food and friendship\, providing a unique experience for those seeking a healthy and social lifestyle. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just looking for a fun way to spend your weekend\, Burn and Brunch has something for everyone. So why not give it a try? Lace up your sneakers\, sweat\, and indulge in a delicious meal – your body and mind will thank you! \n\n\nWhat: Hike! (Easing our way into fitness) \n*this is a family friendly event\nWhen: 9/7/24 \n\nBurn: Violet Crown Trail\, Zilker Park Trail Head \n\nTime:10am \n\nBrunch: Salt Traders Zilker- pay your own way \n\n\nLoading… URL:https://tcwla.org/event/burn-brunch-a-wellness-event-2/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/42aH8ee2Mlw7HILdnd6Vwz0Qg3sQRkeJRn92ysGw.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20240810T160415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T160415Z UID:3653-1724347800-1724353200@tcwla.org SUMMARY:TCWLA/AYLA Bar Year Kick-Off DESCRIPTION:Join TCWLA with Austin Young Layer Association to kick off the new bar year with the first AYLA Docket Call at West Chelsea Contemporary Art Gallery. (no registration at this time) URL:https://tcwla.org/event/tcwla-ayla-bar-year-kick-off/ LOCATION:TX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/docketcallkickoff24edit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20240810T155946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T155957Z UID:3648-1723570200-1723577400@tcwla.org SUMMARY:TCWLA/SABAA Joint Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Join TCWLA for a happy hour co-hosted with South Asian Bar Association of Austin at Hilgers House.  (registration not available at this time) URL:https://tcwla.org/event/sabaa-tcwla-happy-hour/ LOCATION:Hilgers House\, 712 W 16th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/TCWLA_SABAA-HH-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20240528T142024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T213219Z UID:3606-1718884800-1718888400@tcwla.org SUMMARY:Annual Joint TCWLA/TCWLF Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join TCWLA on Thursday\, June 20 from 12 – 1 pm for the final membership meeting of the year! This will be a joint membership meeting with the Travis County Women Lawyers’ Foundation\, so TCWLF Fellows please come out. We will be voting on the 2024-2025 Board of Directors and planning for the next bar year. Seedling\, one of the TCWLF grant recipients\, will be giving a presentation about how to get more involved in the organization’s mentoring program.  Lunch is available for $20. \nRegister here: \n\n\nLoading…\n\n\n\nProposed 2024-2025 TCWLA Board for election: \n\nPresident Gabrielle Smith\nPresident-Elect Melissa Lorber\nImmediate Past President Liz Nielsen\nTreasurer Jennifer Ward\nDeputy Treasurer Rachel Luna\nSecretary April Lucas\nMembership Co-Chair Jeana Patel\nMembership Co-Chair Nadia Bettac\nCLE Co-Chair Julia Di Fiore\nCLE Co-Chair Laura Smith\nCommunity Service Chair Beth Payán\nEvents Co-Chair Mildred Anaele\nEvents Co-Chair Cassandra Pillonel\nPublicity Co-Chair (Newsletter) Jessie Powell\nPublicity Co-Chair (Social Media) Nisreen Mahesri\nAYLA and Affinity Bar Liaison Samantha McCoy\nAustin Bar Association Liaison Kiele Linroth Pace\nMentoring Program Co-Chair Neha Paymaster\nMentoring Program Co-Chair Megan Johnson\nScholarship Liaison Velva Price\nWebsite Co-Chair Rachel Seshan\nWebsite Co-Chair Leslie Dippel\nWELL Summit Chair Sherine Thomas URL:https://tcwla.org/event/annual-joint-tcwla-tcwlf-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:McGinnis Lochridge (NEW office)\, 1111 West Sixth Street\, 4th floor\, Austin\, Texas\, 78703 CATEGORIES:member event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/TCWLA.jpg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092410 CREATED:20240502T234400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T011433Z UID:3593-1717693200-1717700400@tcwla.org SUMMARY:Spring Membership Appreciation Event DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to our annual Spring Membership Appreciation Event on June 6th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Fareground Food Hall below 111 Congress. This is a wonderful opportunity to network with our members and enjoy some snacks and beverages as we thank you for your support this year! \nA big thank you to our generous sponsor\, Tori Keith at  Lateral Link! [laterallink.com]. \nRegister here:  \n\n\nLoading…\n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://tcwla.org/event/spring-membership-appreciation-event/ LOCATION:The Fareground\, 111 Congress Ave. (in the Basement)\, Austin\, TX\, 78701 CATEGORIES:member event,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/becomeavendor.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR