Travis County Women Lawyers' Association

FALL CLE
2025-10-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Travis County Civil and Family Court Facility, 1700 Guadalupe St, Austin
Please join TCWLA on Friday, October 3, 2025, for a Continuing Legal Education opportunity. The Travis County Clerk and Travis County District Clerk will present valuable information about their offices, including how court rules and laws are applied, access to justice initiatives, and the efficient administration of the justice system through the clerks’ offices. Lunch will be available for $15.
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October Burn & Brunch : Hiking with AYLA
2025-10-11 09:00 - 11:00 | 1710 Camp Craft Rd, Austin, TX 78746, 1710 Camp Craft Rd, Austin, 78746
Join us for a joint event with AYLA – Our October Burn & Brunch : Hiking Edition!
Burn & 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 out with us to enjoy nature, get in some cardio, indulge in a delicious meal, and spend some time with our AYLA colleagues – your body and mind will thank you! The hike for this joint event will be led by one of our own: TCWLA member and attorney, Kelsey Daugherty. Meet at 1710 Camp Craft Rd, Austin, TX 78746 at 9:00 a.m.
Then, after our hike, we will all meet at Day Maker Half Day Cafe for brunch! 1101 S MoPac Expy, Austin, TX 78746. No pre-ordering for this event. Participants can order/pay at the restaurant itself.
Additional details/changes will be sent out to those registered for the event. Register here –

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Austin Diversity Report Card Release Reception
2025-10-14 17:00 - 19:00 | 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
Please come to the reception for the release of the Austin Diversity report Card. on October 14 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the office of McGinnis Lochridge (1111 West 6th Street). Registration link is below!
2024-2025 Austin Diversity Report Card Release Tickets, Tue, Oct 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite [eventbrite.com]

October Burn & Brunch: Yoga Edition
2025-10-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Wild and Beautiful Natural Aesthetics, 500 W 38th St, Austin, TX, 78705
Join us on October 19 at 9:00 am for our October Burn & Brunch: Yoga Edition at the beautiful Wild and Beautiful Natural Aesthetics (500 W 38th St)!
Burn & 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!
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Community Services SAFE Volunteer Event
2025-10-19 10:00 - 13:00 | SAFE Alliance Warehouse, 1401 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX, 78741
TCWLA Community Service is partnering with AYLA for a volunteer day at SAFE Alliance on Sunday, October 19th from 10-1 at the SAFE Alliance Warehouse on 1401 Grove Blvd. We will join for lunch together afterwards if you are available. This is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer for a great organization with friends from TCWLA and AYLA and is family friendly. Volunteers 12 years old and up are welcome! Spots are limited, so please register with AYLA here: AYLA Community Service Day – SAFE – AYLA Events.

Power Reads Book Club Meeting
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Travis County Civil and Family Court Facility, 1700 Guadalupe St, Austin
You know what we always say, all leaders are readers. Please come to the TCWLA Power Reads Book Club’s first meeting of the year on October 22 from 12:00-1:00 at the Civil Family and Courts Facility in the 6th floor conference room (there will be someone outside in the common space to let you inside). We are excited to announce that the first book selection of the year is Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know by Malcolm Gladwell.
Avid reader and TCWLA book club fan, Judge Jan Soifer will lead the discussion of this impactful book and we have also received approval for CLE credit! Please register below and come read with us, come lead with us!

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TCWLA and the Minority Women Pursuing Law Clothing Drive
2025-11-03 | TX
TCWLA will be participating in the Minority Women Pursuing Law “MWPL” clothing drive.
It is scheduled for Monday, November 3rd. TCWLA will have collections sites. We want to provide MWPL with access to professional clothing so that they may walk into all spaces and opportunities while pursing a career in law with confidence. Please go through your closets and identify donations. They are looking for professional attire, including but not limited to: blazers, pants, shoes, blouses, suits and dresses all in good condition.
Please drop off your items no later than 10/29 at one of the following locations:
North Nielsen Law PLLC, 8705 Shoal Creek Blvd #105, Austin, Texas 78757 The door to the office is in the center courtyard around the koi pond.
Central Eccles & McIntosh 506 W 16th street, Austin, Texas 78701 or Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. 816 Congress Ave., Suite 1900, Austin, TX 78701
South Law Office of Jennifer D. Ward, PLLC., 2499 S. Capital of TX Hwy, Suite B-203, Austin, TX 78746
Contact TCWLA Community Service Chair, Beth Payan.

Pathfinders Luncheon
2025-11-05 11:30 - 13:00 | UT Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, 2110 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX, 78712, United States
We are excited to announce that the 2025–2026 TCWLA Pathfinders’ Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 11:30 AM at the UT Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. This annual luncheon celebrates three extraordinary women attorneys who have used their law degrees to make a lasting impact on the profession and our community. Mark your calendars — we look forward to honoring this year’s honorees together in November!
Pathfinders are role models and trailblazers — local women with law degrees who are using, and have used, their degrees in a variety of ways to impact our community and the legal profession. Every year, TCWLA makes an effort to select and honor a panel of Pathfinders who represent a diversity of life and career experiences. We invite them to share their stories and the result is a thought-provoking and inspiring program you won’t want to miss.
This year’s Pathfinders are:
Travis County Commissioner Ann Howard
U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Hightower
Judy Kostura

Tickets are available for $65 for a single ticket (open seating) and $500 for a reserved table of 7 seats.
Thank you to our sponsors Argent Trust Company, STENO Court Reporting, Gay Thompson at Per Sterling, and Seth Alcozer at Legal Logistics Consulting.

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November Burn & Brunch: Top Golf Edition
2025-11-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Top Golf, 2700 Esperanza Crossing, Austin, TX, 78758
Please join us November 8 from 4:00-7:00 at Top Golf for this new edition of Burn & Brunch! 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 practice your golf swing, have fun with friends, and indulge in a delicious drinks and food! Thank you to our sponsor: Stone Hilton.
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2025 Fellows Appreciation Gathering
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility, 1700 Guadalupe St, 12th Floor, Austin, Texas, 78701
2025 Fellows Appreciation Gathering
This year’s Fellows* Appreciation Event will be Thursday, November 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility. Please join us in honoring our Fellows—the generous lawyers who pledge annual donations to the Foundation. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, and other beverages will be served. The Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility, 12th floor is located at 1700 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78701.
Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize our Fellows and mingle with other Foundation members.
The event is free to all Fellows. Fellows are also welcome to invite a guest who would like to become a Fellow.
*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.

Register for the event here

TCWLA Holiday Party
2025-12-02 17:00 - 19:00 | TX
We cordially invite you to join us at this year’s holiday reception, which will be held at Hilgers House on December 2nd from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
This is an opportune moment to connect with fellow members and immerse ourselves in the festive atmosphere. We eagerly anticipate your presence.

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Volunteer with TCSO Brown Santa
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | 6201 Bolm Road Suite 104, 6201 Bolm Road Suite 104, Austin, TX, 78721
Volunteer With Us!
TCWLA is signed up to volunteer for Brown Santa on Tuesday, December 9 from 6-8 p.m. We will be helping them get ready for the big gift give away and wrapping gifts. Please bring one unwrapped gift. Click here for more information about Brown Santa.
Volunteer location is at their warehouse, 6201 Bolm Road, Ste 104, Austin, Texas 78721. Please see the website for a map. Please RSVP to Beth Payan at beth.payan@traviscountytx.gov or Kim Hidrogo at Kim.Hidrogo@traviscountytx.gov.

Power Reads Book Club
2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL
All leaders are readers! Please come to the TCWLA Power Reads Book Club’s second meeting of the year on January 14 from 12:00-1:00 by Zoom. We are excited to announce our next book selection of the year is My Own Words, by Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Avid reader and TCWLA book club committee member, Alisa Holahan will lead the discussion of this impactful book detailing the life of Justice Ginsburg–in her own words. Please register below and come read with us, come lead with us!
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January Membership Ethics CLE
2026-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 | 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
SAVE THE DATE! TCWLA will be hosting an ethics CLE on January 15th at 12 p.m. at McGinnis Lochridge. Sue Ayers, a litigator at Hutchenson Bowers, will present “Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems: Lawyers Still Getting Busted” and will discuss recent cases involving lawyers’ violations of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. A Zoom option will also be available. Lunch is available for purchase for those attending in person.
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Candidate Forum - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6 PM
2026-02-03 18:00 - 22:00 | Jackson & Walker, 100 Congress, Austin, TX, 78701
TCWLA invites you to the 2026 Candidate Forum on February 3, 2026 from 6 PM-10 PM at Jackson Walker, LLP’s office.
The Candidate Forum will feature judicial candidates in contested elections for the Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals, Third Court of Appeals, District Court, County Court-at-Law, and Justice of the Peace.
This is an opportunity to meet the candidates and engage with them about the issues important to our community.

Event details:
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Location: Jackson Walker, LLP
100 Congress Ave., Ste. 1100,
Austin, TX 78701
Food and drinks provided.

Register via link: EventBrite.

Burn & Brunch: Pickleball Edition
2026-02-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Austin Pickle Ranch, 11000 Middle Fiskville Rd Building B,, Austin, TX, 78753
Join us on February 7 from 10:00 am- 1:00 for our February Burn & Brunch: Pickleball Edition!
Burn & 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 out with us to enjoy games, get in some pickleball, and indulge in a delicious meal – your body and mind will thank you!
Big thanks to our sponsor Mir Care Consultants, Inc!
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Joint Book Club Meeting with TCWLA, Sisters in Law, Austin Black Lawyers Association, and Austin Bar Association DEI Committee
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Travis County Civil and Family Court Facility, 1700 Guadalupe St, Austin
Please join us on February 11 from 12:00-1:00 for this powerful collaboration of TCWLA, Sisters in Law, Austin Black Lawyers Association, and the Austin Bar Association DEI Committee. We will meet in person in the 6th floor conference room of the CFCF. Lunch will be provided for all attendees thanks to our generous sponsor, Matt Garcia, Barnett & Garcia, PLLC. Led by Professor Tracy McCormack and Heather Coffee, we will be discussing Stephen Carter’s Book, Invisible: The Forgotten Story of the Black Women Lawyer Who Took Down America’s Most Powerful Mobster. Space is limited so sign up early and we look forward to seeing you there!
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Galentine's Gala 2026
2026-02-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Hotel Viata, 320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX, 78746
Ladies, it’s time once again to celebrate friendship, philanthropy, and fabulousness! Join us for the Second Annual TCWLA Galentine’s Gala, a night dedicated to honoring the power of giving back while getting down, on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Hotel Viata, 320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin, TX 78746. 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.
We’re inviting all our women lawyers (and their non-lawyer gal pals) to share in this unforgettable evening of joy, connection, and impact. Proceeds will be used to support legal services and community programs that aid women and children in Central Texas, helping us extend TCWLA’s mission far beyond this one night. Also, we encourage guests to book a room at Hotel Viata. It’s the safest, easiest, and honestly most fun way to enjoy the night. No driving, no rushing, just a smooth elevator ride to a cozy bed after a night of sips, dancing, and celebrating with your favorite gals. Treat yourself!
Sponsors 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:
Heart of Gold: $2,000—10 guest tickets, reserved seating, logo featured prominently, limited number of premium raffle tickets included
Patron of Purpose: $1,000—4 guest tickets, limited number of premium raffle tickets included
Buddy Benefactor: $500—2 guest tickets
Individual 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 Gabrielle Smith at gsmith@lglawfirm.com.
Let’s toast to making a difference—together!
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Annual Judicial Reception
2026-02-25 17:30 - 19:30 | The Driskill, 604 BRAZOS STREET, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
TCWLA will be hosting its Annual Judicial Reception on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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.
The event is free to the Austin judiciary, and sponsors (number of tickets depends on sponsorship level). TCWLA Members can purchase tickets for $25 and all other guests for $50. Please contact: Mildred.Anaele@puc.texas.gov or ambikasanchez@gmail.com if your firm is interested in sponsoring this event.
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Titanium

Kirker Davis
Butler Snow LLP
Jackson Walker LLP
Stone Hilton
McGinnis Lochridge

Platinum

Spencer Fane LLP

Gold

Bollier Ciccone Stinson LLP
Ryan Law
Thompson Coe
Richards Rodriguez & Skeith LLP
Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
Weisbart Springer Storm Hatchitt
Hanna & Plaut, L.L.P.
Duane Morris LLP
Skelton & Woody, PLLC
Allensworth

Silver

Falk Family Law
Burgess Law PC
The Roarty Law Firm, PLLC
Fritz Byrne, PLLC
Fogelman & Von Flatern Law
Doyle & Seelbach PLLC
Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody
Cardenas Witt Law
Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
Martens Law
Diggs & Sadler
Goranson Bain Ausley
Eversheds Sutherland
BresnenAssociates, Inc.
The Carlson Law Firm
Baker Botts L.L.P.
Haynes & Boone
Clark Hill
Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.

Bronze

CareFor
Nielsen Law PLLC
Law Office of Rachel Moyle, PLLC
Winstead PC
Luckosy Brookman
Reeves & Brightwell
Horizon Realty
VBPena Law
Jurē,llc
Holland & Knight LLP

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International Women's Day
2026-03-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Hilgers House, 712 W 16th St., Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Please join the State Bar Women and the Law Section, TCWLA, and the Austin Bar Association on March 5 from 11:30 -1:00 pm at Hilgers House. We will join together and celebrate International Women’s Day, with food, fellowship, and CLE. There is no charge for the event, and it includes a 1 hour CLE presentation “Breaking Through Tradition and Building Legacy: How Women Lawyers Build Law Firms.
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Burn and Brunch: Yoga Edition
2026-03-21 09:00 | Wild and Beautiful Natural Aesthetics, 500 W 38th St, Austin, TX, 78705
Burn & Brunch is an exciting concept that merges fitness, food and friendship, providing a unique experience for those seeking a healthy and social lifestyle. Join us March 21 at 9:00 am at the Wild and Beautiful Natural Aesthetics, 500 W 38th Street, Austin, Texas 78705 and join us for brunch afterwards. 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!
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March Membership CLE Event
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | 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
March 26 from 12:00-1:00 at McGinnis Lochridge.
Please join us for our March Membership CLE with VLS + Mentorship and Scholarship – featuring Susanne Pringle and Team! Lunch is available for purchase and there will also be a zoom option if you are unable to attend in person. We hope to see you there!
Special thanks to our sponsor for this meeting, Stardust Home Services! “Austin’s home management services for people who would rather not think about it!” Visit their website here: Home Management.
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W.E.L.L. Summit
2026-04-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility, 1700 Guadalupe St, 12th Floor, Austin, Texas, 78701
The 2026 WELL Summit is gearing up for another great year! TCWLA, MAMAS, LILA, and Sisters in Law are partnering again to bring back this unique learning experience. We are excited for you to join us this year on April 10, 2026 from 9:00-4:00 at the Civil and Family Courts Facility. There will be a reception immediately following the event.
See the full agenda here: 2026 WELL Summit Agenda CLE Approval Final (2)
Register here and join the conversation:

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Spring Professional Clothing Drive
2026-04-16 | TX
TCWLA is thrilled to participate in the Spring Professional Clothing Drive benefitting Minority Women Pursuing Law at The University of Texas at Austin. The drive will be held on Thursday, April 16th. 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.
Please 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.
Collection sites include:

Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. 816 Congress Ave., Suite 1900, Austin, TX 78701
Law Office of Jennifer D. Ward, PLLC, 2499 S. Capital of TX Hwy, Suite B-203, Austin, TX 78746 and
Nielsen Law PLLC, 8705 Shoal Creek Blvd #105, Austin, Texas 78757

If you have any questions, please contact Beth at beth.payan@traviscountytx.gov
Please drop off your donations by Monday, April 6th.

Joint TCWLA & SABAA Happy Hour
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Star Bar, 600 W. 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701
Joint Happy Hour cohosted with South Asian Bar Association of Austin!

April Burn and Brunch
2026-04-18 09:00 - 10:00 | TX
April Burn & Brunch: Yoga Edition

Date and time: April 18, 2026 at 9am
Location: Wild and Beautiful Natural Aesthetics, 504 W 38th Street, Austin, Texas 78705

Join us for our March Burn & Brunch : Yoga Edition!
Burn & 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!

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An Evening of Wine & Wellness
2026-04-21 17:30 - 19:30 | TX
AYLA Health & Wellness and TCWLA Invite you to: An Evening of Wine &Wellness

Date and time: April 21, 2026 at 5:30p – 7:30p
Location: Just Well Law, 1809 Pearl St., Austin TX 78701

Join AYLA and TCWLA for a free happy hour of networking, wine, and small bites, followed by a Q&A on wellness and longevity tips with Marci and Sam Ditzell, owners of Austin Longevity Clinic.When you want registration to
RSVP at An Evening of Wine & Wellness – AYLA Events

TCWLF/TCWLA Grants & Awards Luncheon
2026-04-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Fairmont Hotel, 101 Red River St, Austin, Texas, 78701
This year’s annual TCWLF/TCWLA luncheon is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Fairmont Hotel. You do not want to miss this annual signature event!
This year, the Foundation is again giving $100,000 in grants to hard-working charitable organizations providing much needed assistance to women and children in (and working with) the legal system. Our keynote speaker at the event will be Maria Leonard Olsen. And we will be honoring local women attorneys and law firm.
There are lots of ways to support this event: be a sponsor and purchase a table for the event, be a corporate sponsor, purchase individual tickets, or buy raffle tickets to see if you can win great prizes during the luncheon. See link to purchase: https://tcwlf.square.site/ [tcwlf.square.site] [tcwlf.square.site]

Volunteer Legal Services Clinic Volunteer Opportunity
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Austin Public Library, 7500 Blessing Ave, Austin, TX, 78752, United States
Please consider volunteering with TCWLA by working our April 29th VLS clinic at the Austin Public Library, St. John Branch 6-8pm. If interested, send your name and email address to TCWLA Board Member Payán at beth.payan@traviscountytx.gov.

TCWLA Spring Half-Day Family Law CLE
2026-05-08 09:00 - 12:30 | Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility, 1700 Guadalupe St, 12th Floor, Austin, Texas, 78701
TCWLA Spring Half-Day Family Law CLE

Date and time: Friday, May 8, at 9:00 – 12:30pm

Location: In-person only, Law Library, Travis County Civil & Family Court Facility, 1700 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78701.

Please join TCWLA on Friday, May 8, for a half-day CLE focusing on Family Law. Breakfast and coffee will be provided. Speakers include Chief Justice Darlene Byrne, Justice Karin Crump, Christine Andresen, Candice Deyerle, and Jillian French. The cost to attend this CLE is $40 for members and $55 for non-members. Attendees will earn 3 hours of CLE credit. We look forward to seeing you there!

Registration: Registration closes May 5 at midnight and space is limited, register here:

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