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.  

Lessons from a High-Profile Acquittal

September 20, 2022 12:00 pm 

Defense attorneys David Gerger and Ashlee Martin discussed their successful strategies and drew lessons from their experience pertaining to opening statements and cross examination. Cheryl Scarboro, partner at Simpson Thacher, moderated the discussion. A video of the event can be found here.  

The Legal Landscape Post-Dobbs v. JWHO

August 30, 2022 12:00 pm 

Professors Vladek and Sepper discussed what the legal landscape currently looks like for reproductive rights jurisprudence. The discussion focused on the Dobbs decision, its ramifications for substantive due process, the novel legal strategies playing out in the courts, and the current landscape of abortion rights in Texas and throughout the country. A video of the event can be found here. This event was co-sponsored by:   

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if when how - Texas Law - Lawyering for Reproductive Justice

A Conversation with Distinguished Alumna Arleas Upton Kea ’82, Deputy to the Chairman for External Affairs, FDIC, and Veronica Vargas Stidvent, Executive Director

November 12, 2021 10:00 am 

The Center presented a Perspectives Series event: A Conversation with Arleas Upton Kea, ’82, Deputy to the Chairman for External Affairs, FDIC, and Veronica Vargas Stidvent, Executive Director of the Center for Women in Law. A video of the interview can be found here. This event was co-sponsored by:

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Women's Law Caucus
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Texas Business Law Society

 

Bridging the Career Gap: Successfully Reentering the Legal Workforce (presented in partnership with MAMAs Austin)

June 30, 2021 12:00 pm 

Returning to the legal profession after spending time in another field or out of the workforce can be a challenge. The Center for Women in Law in partnership with Mother Attorney Mentor Association of Austin (MAMAs) hosted a virtual panel of experts to address ways to bridge the career gap. Topics included leveraging your networks, maintaining and updating your skills, mentorship, and overcoming biases.  The panel also addressed how legal employers can recruit, welcome, and retain lawyers reentering the workforce. A video of the webinar can be found here.

Approved for 1.25 CLE Credit 

This event was generously sponsored by:

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Compliance

 

Finding Humanity and Peace in Justice: Perspectives on Law Enforcement Reform

September 16, 2020 12:00 pm 

The Center for Women of Law presented a panel to discuss the legal and practical implications of law enforcement reforms and the critical role that the legal community can play in helping to achieve peace and justice for all. A video of the event can be found here.  

Past Events

Sep 20, 2022

This Perspectives Series addressed issues facing the legal profession and society. Attorney David Gerger and Ashlee Martin, with Cheryl Scarboro as the moderator, discussed the acquittal they obtained on behalf of Mark Forkner, a former Boeing pilot who faced charges in connection with…

Aug 30, 2022

Perspectives Series Collaboration with the Center for Women in Law and If/How/When: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice

Nov 12, 2021

The Center presented a Perspectives Series event: A Conversation with Arleas Upton Kea, ’82, Deputy to the Chairman for External Affairs, FDIC and the Center for Women in Law's Executive Director, Veronica Vargas Stidvent.

Jun 30, 2021

This Perspectives series panel discussion addressed how women can rejoin the workforce after an extended “gap” in their professional timeline. This virtual event was presented in partnership with Mother Attorney Mentoring Association (MAMAs) of Austin.

Sep 16, 2020

On September 16th, The Center for Women in Law hosted Finding Humanity and Peace in Justice, a discussion that featured Vera Bumpers, Chief of the Houston Metro Police; Danielle Outlaw, Chief of the Philadelphia Police Department, and UT Law Professor Jennifer Laurin.