The Hailey Foundation

07/07/2026

At this free, plant-based spread prepared by the new Counter Culture restaurant you'll hear from Sue Davis (owner/chef), Robyn Katz (Animal Law Professor, Univ. of Texas Law School and St. Mary's Law School) and Joel Hailey (former Vice-Chair, State Bar of Texas Council of Chairs). Sue will discuss her journey to become a vegan chef/restaurateur, and Robyn and Joel will discuss current issues, alerts, and topics concerning animals.

The reception will be for the new eatery which plans to open in August. Please join us and bring a friend on July 11th at noon at our new venue, the Foundation Room, located at 13900 F.M. 1826, Austin, TX 78737 in Southwest Austin. RSVP at [email protected].

06/25/2026

You're invited to a reception we will host for the new Counter Culture which is planning to open in August. Enjoy a light lunch prepared by the restaurant on July 11th at noon at our new venue, the Foundation Room, located at 13900 F.M. 1826, Austin, TX 78737 in Southwest Austin. Sue Davis, the owner and founder of Counter Culture, will discuss her journey to become a vegan chef/restaurateur, as well as her plans for the gourmet eatery.

RSVP: The reception will be free and you're welcome to bring friends. Please RSVP at [email protected].

06/12/2026

05/26/2026

Sample the cuisine of the new Counter Culture which is planning to open in August! We will furnish a light lunch prepared by the restaurant on July 11th at noon at our new venue, the Foundation Room, located at 13900 F.M. 1826, Austin, TX 78737 in Southwest Austin. You'll meet the owner and founder of Counter Culture, Sue Davis, who will discuss her journey to become a vegan chef/restaurateur, as well as her plans for the gourmet eatery.

The reception will be free and you're welcome to bring friends. RSVP instructions and details will be provided in the next e-newsletter.

03/23/2026

We are pleased to announce that our new venue will open later this year. The Foundation Room is located at 13900 F.M. 1826 in Southwest Austin. Events will be free and consist of speakers and films to educate the public on animal issues. You'll be notified of topics and dates in the future.

We welcome you and hope you'll bring friends who might be interested in the activities. Please let us know if you have any questions. And we hope to see you at 2026 Veg Fest in Austin on April 4th! Thank you for your interest and all your efforts to help animals!

04/06/2025

Great to work with such wonderful volunteers! Thank you Russell, Robyn and Melody!

01/03/2025

The foundation's events room--coming along!

11/21/2023

A veg festival at the conference center in Killeen!

Get your tickets on Eventbrite!

11/06/2022

What a beautiful day at the annual fest! Lots of interest in animal laws and legal reform from inquisitive, intellectual folks!