Austin Appellate Section to Host Chief Justices on January 19

The Austin Bar Association's Civil Appellate Law Section will kick off the new year with a special program featuring chief justices from several of the fourteen intermediate state courts of appeals.  The luncheon meeting, which will take place at noon on January 19, 2012 at Green Pastures, will include the following lineup:

Moderator:

Chief Justice Woodie Jones, Austin (pictured)

Panelists:

Chief Justice Terrie Livingston, Ft. Worth
Chief Justice Brian Quinn, Amarillo
Chief Justice Sherry Radack, Houston
Chief Justice Jim Worthen, Tyler

A number of chiefs from other courts are expected to attend as well.

As Section Chair, I am very excited about this event.  The program will present a unique opportunity to hear the chiefs' views on current issues facing the courts and to visit with judges from around the state in an informal setting.  Space is limited, so reserve your seat by sending Matthew Ploeger a check for $20 payable to "Civil Appellate Section" today.

If you have a topic you would like to see the panel address, please describe it in a comment to this post.  I will collect and pass on the suggestions for the panel's consideration.

1/18/12 Update:  Chief Justice Catherine Stone from San Antonio will substitute for Chief Justice Quinn.

An Evening with Third Court of Appeals

The Austin Bar Association Civil Appellate Law Section is sponsoring a reception entitled “An Evening with the Third Court of Appeals” on Thursday, April 28, 2011, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Green Pastures, 811 West Live Oak Street.  Admission is $25 with a paid RSVP and $30 at the door.

Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.  Information on how to RSVP is available here.

The purpose of this reception is to honor the Third Court justices and staff.  The Section also will be honoring former Justice Alan Waldrop for his service on the Court.  As the Section's chair-elect, I will be moderating the event.

Speaking of the Third Court,  the HBA Appellate Lawyer recently published a nice feature on Chief Justice Woodie Jones (pictured).  Now two years into his term, the Chief has delivered on his campaign promise to make the Court more efficient and reduce docket backlog.

We hope you will join us on April 28 to thank the Chief and others for their efforts.