On November 14, 2008 David Gonzalez was invited by a panel of lawyers and law professors from across the nation to testify on the future of problem-solving courts in the criminal justice system. The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) hosted the day long event, and Mr. Gonzalez spoke on the issues relating to Sumpter & Gonzalez's business model and the public-interest-for-profit approach to indigent defense.

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For the third year in a row, Kristin Etter was invited to address the federal bar and present on the topic of Federal Sentencing. The program is sponsored by the Federal Bar Association and the audience is for new lawyers looking to practice in federal court.

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On November 14, 2008 David Gonzalez was invited as one of the speakers at the annual Travis County Juvenile Court Training seminar for criminal defense lawyers and juvenile law practitioners. David spoke on the topic of representing children who have been adjudicated for a sexual offense and are facing sex offender registration. In addition to teaching the law governing juvenile sex offender registration, de-registration, and deferring sex offender registration, he also discussed the psychological implications of labeling children sex offenders.

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David Gonzalez spoke at the New Attorney Orientation CLE sponsored by the Austin Bar Association on November 17. He presented "A Civil Lawyer's Guide to Navigating Criminal Law Emergencies," a one hour CLE helping new lawyers transition from law school to law practice.

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This year's AYLA (Austin Young Lawyer Association) "Santa Brings a Law Suit" service project will benefit Lisa's Hope Chest. An Austin-based, non-profit organization, Lisa's Hope Chest provides gently-used professional clothing free of charge to men and women in need. This clothes closet is different from others because it is designed specifically to help individuals in transition.

Approximately 90 percent of Lisa's clients are re-entering the workforce out of the prison system and need suits and work attire to make this transition possible. By donating your own gently-used office wear, Austin Bar and AYLA members can help these individuals get back on the right track and on their own feet. For those of you who cannot spare a suit, a pair of slacks, or tie, Lisa will also take shoes, socks, jeans, t-shirts, and other casual clothing items. She is especially in need of clothing for men.

Please drop-off your generous clothing donations at the following Comet Cleaners locations:
2401 Lake Austin Blvd. (472-4676)
1220 Barton Hills Drive (443-8883)
501 W. 15th Street (236-1118)
3637 Far West Blvd. (338-0141)
Donations may also be dropped off at Sumpter & Gonzalez at 206 E. 9th St., Suite 1511. In fact, if you call ahead someone will meet you at your car to pick them up from you. Help us make this holiday season a little brighter for someone starting a new chapter in their life. Contact Sumpter & Gonzalez at 381-9955 with questions regarding drop-off.

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