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2026 Bond Buyer Texas Public Finance Conference

Conference | March.30.2026 - April.01.2026

Austin, TX

Orrick is thrilled to sponsor, attend and host a reception at the 2026 Bond Buyer Texas Public Finance Conference in Austin, TX. As Texas public finance arrives at a critical crossroads - facing explosive population growth, mounting infrastructure pressures and evolving regulatory landscapes - this year's conference brings together industry voices to address the decisions that will shape how communities are financed for years to come.

Partner Barbara Jane League will be speaking on the "Housing Opportunities" panel, exploring how the muni market can address Texas's housing shortages.

On Monday, March 30, Orrick will host a networking reception at Ellis by Fareground for attendees to connect as the conference begins.

Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

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Practice:

  • Finance Sector
  • Public Finance
  • 稅務

Barbara Jane League Partner

Houston; Miami; Austin

Barbara represents state and local governmental, nonprofit and for-profit corporations, and other market participants in the issuance of qualified 501(c)(3) private activity bonds for eligible residential rental projects for affordable and middle-income housing, as well as related infrastructure financing, including tax and revenue anticipation notes (TRANs). She serves as special tax counsel to one of the largest sports authorities in Texas, with the goal to promote local and community development, including maintenance and expansion of the city’s stadiums and parks.  

She also has significant experience representing nonprofit organizations. Formerly an attorney with the Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service, Barbara has represented clients before the IRS in a variety of matters involving tax-exempt bonds, including audits and private letter ruling requests. She has participated in all facets of the tax analysis associated with the issuance of governmental purpose bonds, certain tax credit bonds, qualified 501(c)(3) bonds, qualified residential rental bonds and qualified small issue bonds.

Barbara has served on the Steering Committee and has chaired the Working Capital panel and the Bond Direct Purchase - Advanced Tax Topics panel for the Bond Attorneys’ Workshop, the oldest and largest annual gathering of bond lawyers.