Upcoming Events
April 16, 2027
At the Center for Women in Law’s Award Luncheon, supporters come together to celebrate the Center’s mission to generate lasting change within the legal profession. Through the Hortense…
November 12, 2026
Join us for a special General Counsel program focused on issues and topics facing today's Chief Legal Officers. The virtual and in-person program opens at 1:30pm and will close at 4:30pm. The in-person program is followed by a fun networking happy hour and dinner in Austin. See the detailed agenda below.
CLE is pending for the two substantive panels led by expert CLO speakers.
The first…
November 11, 2026
Event Series: Perspectives Series
Join the Center for Women in Law for a virtual session on November 11 from 12 PM to 1 PM CST for Perspectives on the U.S. Supreme Court: The Court, Current Term, and Appellate Advocacy. This timely conversation will explore the Court’s current docket and shifting dynamics, and the realities of practicing before appellate courts.
Moderated by Texas Law Supreme Court Litigation…
October 27, 2026
Event Series: Accelerate Career Start
Accelerate 2026 is a year-long program consisting of virtual plenary sessions on a variety of topics, including the following:
Best Practices: Tips, Guidance, Advice for a Successful Career Start Wellness and Well-Being The Business of Law Firms/Firm Economics Confidence, Adaptation, Self-Awareness, Motivation, Communication Effective Communication and Presence Building Your Network; LinkedIn for Busy…
October 16, 2026
Event Series: Institute for Law and Leadership
The Center for Women in Law is hosting the Institute for Law and Leadership on Friday, October 16th, from 9:30 AM to 5 PM. We are excited to partner with the Women's Law Caucus for this event. All Texas Law students are invited to attend.Agenda includes:- Lunch keynote with Texas Supreme Court Justice Debra Lehrmann - Navigating Crucial Conversations- A Seat…
Past Events
September 30, 2026
September 09, 2026
August 26, 2026
July 24, 2026
April 08, 2026
March 11, 2026
February 20, 2026
October 23, 2025
October 15, 2025
October 01, 2025
Programs
Accelerate Career Start
The goal of Accelerate Career Start is to improve the retention of first-year lawyers and strengthen the pipeline to partnership and leadership positions. This comprehensive program, developed and implemented by the Center,…
Ascend
Launched in March 2022, Ascend is an inclusive training program with a curriculum geared towards established lawyers looking to further their careers.
Coffee with the Court
Coffee with the Court is a prestigious program established in 2022. Thanks to a generous endowed donation, this event returns in 2026 as the Chief Justice Marilyn Aboussie Coffee with the Court. …
Ex Libris Series
Launched in 2020, the Center’s Ex Libris Series brings the page to life, inviting notable authors, with a focus on those in the legal profession, to discuss their books with students, Center supporters, and the public.
Ginsburg Initiative
The Center for Women in Law launched the Ginsburg Initiative in 2021 to honor the legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Marty Ginsburg.
Institute for Law and Leadership
The Center for Women in Law's Institute for Law and Leadership was developed with the intent to offer guidance to Texas Law students as they are discovering the law (1L), seeking jobs (2L), and preparing for the beginning of…
Pathways Series
The Pathways Series empowers students to learn more about and engage with different legal careers and professionals.
Perspectives Series
The Center's Perspectives Series hosts panel discussions with relevant professionals and experts on timely issues facing the legal profession working towards a just society.
Susan Blount Power Lunch Series
The Center for Women in Law, through the Susan Blount Power Lunch Series, seeks to provide students with role models and mentors by exposing them to prominent lawyers and other public figures from a wide range of career paths.…
The Consortium for Advancing Women Lawyers
The Consortium for Advancing Women Lawyers provides the platform to bring thought leaders together.