2020 - 2021 Calendar of Events
Texas Hill Country Olive Oil Company Tour and Luncheon
Dripping Springs, TX
Come tour the Texas Hill Country Olive Company olive orchard and facility where they produce their award-winning extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. We will have lunch at the Orchard Bistro, and if it can be arranged, a cooking class!
Couples Party and 70th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Time to celebrate 70 years of the Austin Lawyers Auxiliary in style at the lovely home of Stephanie and Bill Whitehurst. 7:
It was a lovely evening overlooking Lake Austin to reminisce with cocktails, Italian fare, and good friends!
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And we we celebrated in style at the lovely home of Stephanie and Bill Whitehurst on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. - a delightful evening overlooking Lake Austin of cocktails, Italian fare and good friends as we reminisce over good times!
There was no charge for members, however, guests are $40 each. If you have not already paid, you may send your check payable to Austin Lawyers Auxiliary directly to:
Noel Roberts, Treasurer
1305 Exposition Blvd. #2
Austin, Texas 78703
Or, you may use the PayPal 'Add to Cart' button below, however, a small processing fee will be added.
Congratulations to the ALA 2010-2021 Scholarship Award Winner!Niha Ali
About the ALA Scholarship
The Austin Lawyers' Auxiliary provides an annual scholarship to a female law student at the University of Texas School of law. We are proud to award a $2,000 scholarship each year. It is funded by our members who pay "annual" dues of $50. These dues only cover 42% of the scholarship amount each year.
Please consider making a contribution to the Scholarship Fund. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.
Get to Know Niha
I was born in Galveston, Texas and grew up in Katy, Texas. From a series of fortunate events, I discovered my interest in law. The summer before college, an attorney relocated to Katy and needed assistance moving so I volunteered to help her. When we finished she offered me an internship because she appreciated my work ethic. I accepted her offer, thinking it could help me in the future with work experience, but I never imagined the life changing impact this internship would have on me.
Before this opportunity I never thought about pursuing a career in law, but I became passionate about it because every aspect of it intrigued me. I was introduced to family and immigration law cases, mediations and discoveries, and actual courtroom cases. At the courthouse, I finally found something I strongly identified with and enjoyed every part of, including the adrenaline rush, the ability to represent the people in my community, and the creativity involved with each distinct case. I decided to make a change to pursue law.
Through my educational and professional experiences, I have worked to develop and strengthen my writing, research, and analytical abilities. As an undergraduate, I majored in philosophy, which required intensive writing coursework and proficiency in abstract, critical thinking. My minor in business foundations provided me with background knowledge that has strengthened my understanding of the business world. For example, my coursework included foundations of accounting, finance, and business law, which focused on evaluating real world scenarios. Finally, through my legal internships I had the opportunity to apply these skills. which provided me with the practical experience needed to prepare me for the legal field.
My personal interests include weightlifting, Sudoku, do-it-yourself projects, drawing, and bullet journaling.
