Austin Bar Association - Civil Litigation Section

03/25/2026

Join the Austin Bar Insurance and Civil Litigation Sections for our upcoming CLE, What You Need to Know About Insurance (but were afraid to ask!)

This practical program will break down key insurance issues every litigator should understand, with insight you can use in your day-to-day practice.

After the CLE, stay for Happy Hour at Bar Peached to connect with fellow section members and continue the conversation.

📅 April 21, 2026

⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM (CLE) | 5:00 PM (Happy Hour)

📍 McGinnis Lochridge, 1111 W. 6th St., Ste. 400, Austin

Thank you to our sponsors for their support of this program.

We look forward to seeing you there!

03/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on March 23 for an informative program with Amy Clark Meachum, Travis County’s Local Administrative District Judge. Thank all who attended for making the discussion engaging and meaningful.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next Litigation Section event.

03/02/2026

Join the Austin Bar Association Civil Litigation Section for an inside look at The New Summary Judgment Rule.
We’re honored to host Amy Clark Meachum, Travis County’s Local Administrative District Judge, as she breaks down the practical impact of the amended Rule 166a and what litigators should expect moving forward.
📅 March 23, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 McGinnis Lochridge or join remotely

If you practice in Travis County, this is one you won’t want to miss.
See you there!

02/05/2026

01/26/2026

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Today's January 26th Monthly CLE Event Has Been Postponed Due to the Weather. We will let our members know as soon as possible when it has been re-scheduled.

Stay warm and safe!!!

01/23/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
The 23rd Annual Austin Bar Foundation Gala, originally scheduled for Saturday, January 24th, has been postponed.

12/09/2025

Last night's Wine & War Stories was truly one for the books! We had a record turnout thanks to our amazing speakers, Karen Burgess, Butch Hayes, Tom Nesbitt and Judge Pitman, and our generous hosts, Graves Dougherty and Weisbart Springer. What a fun way to get your CLE!!!

Wishing everyone a happy holiday season, as we look forward to our monthly CLE meetings starting again next year!

12/08/2025

Reminder: 🍷✨ Wine & War Stories is happening tonight!

Join us for Wine & War Stories on TONIGHT at 5:30 p.m.

Hear incredible insights and real-world experiences from:
Judge Robert Pitman, Karen Burgess, Butch Hayes, and Tom Nesbitt

A huge thank-you to our sponsors:
Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody PC
Weisbart Springer Storm Hatchitt LLP

Secure your spot before registration closes!
🔗 Register here: https://www.austinbar.org/?pg=events&eid=316259&evAction=regV2

12/03/2025

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🚨

Join us for Wine & War Stories on Monday, Dec. 8th at 5:30 p.m.

Hear incredible insights and real-world experiences from:
Judge Robert Pitman, Karen Burgess, Butch Hayes, and Tom Nesbitt

A huge thank-you to our sponsors:
Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody PC
Weisbart Springer Storm Hatchitt LLP

Secure your spot before registration closes!
🔗 Register here: https://www.austinbar.org/?pg=events&eid=316259&evAction=regV2

11/25/2025

IT'S TIME!

Join us for Wine & War Stories on Monday, Dec. 8th at 5:30 p.m. 🍷✨

Featuring insights and experiences from Judge Robert Pitman, Karen Burgess, Butch Hayes, and Tom Nesbitt.

Special thanks to our sponsors:
Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody PC and Weisbart Springer Storm Hatchitt LLP.

To register, please follow the link: https://www.austinbar.org/?pg=events&eid=316259&evAction=regV2

11/18/2025

SAVE THE DATE:

Join us for Wine & War Stories on Monday, Dec. 8th at 5:30 p.m. 🍷✨

Featuring insights and experiences from Judge Robert Pitman, Karen Burgess, Butch Hayes, and Tom Nesbitt.

Special thanks to our sponsors:
Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody PC and Weisbart Springer Storm Hatchitt LLP.

We look forward to an evening of connection, storytelling, and community at the Frost Bank Tower!

11/15/2025

A huge thank you to all of our members of the judiciary, guest speakers, attendees and sponsors for making the 20th Year Ultimate Trial Notebook another big success.

We hope everyone learned some wonderful insights, enjoyed meeting with other members of the bar and had a little fun too!