Monthly Luncheon - November 2025

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Join the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce for our Monthly Chamber Luncheon - a networking event that brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders over great food and conversation.

We’re thrilled to welcome Nik Sallie as our featured speaker!

📍 Verbena
🗓️ Wednesday, November 5, 2025
⏰ 11:30AM - 1:00PM

About Nik Sallie:

Nik Sallie is an award-winning Intellectual Property and estate planning attorney, and the founder of Tastemakers Legal, PLLC, a boutique law firm based in Austin, Texas. With over a decade at Meta (formerly Facebook), she was a founding member of the Intellectual Property Operations Team and helped design Meta’s global IP enforcement system. Nik has handled over 4,000 IP cases and brings deep experience in trademark prosecution, brand protection, and business strategy.

In addition to helping visionary entrepreneurs, influencers, and small businesses own, protect, and profit from their intellectual property, Nik also offers concierge estate planning services to ensure her clients’ legacies are protected and passed on to loved ones without costly court involvement or conflict. Her estate planning practice emphasizes flat-fee pricing, client education, and ongoing support for families navigating life’s transitions.

She's held multiple leadership positions in the Texas State Bar IP Section, including serving on its Council and founding the Women in IP Austin Chapter. Nik also earned numerous awards and honors for her legal service and advocacy, including Woman to Watch by Austin Woman Magazine, Austin Monthly Top Attorney and a nomination for the Austin Business Journal Women in Business Award.

About Verbena:

Verbena is a restaurant and bar located in the heart of West 6th Street, occupying the street-side ground level of the award-winning Canopy by Hilton Hotel. The venue is comprised of a 36-seat bar and lounge and a 60-seat dining room with an open kitchen and a wood-burning hearth, both of which open to a lush open-air courtyard.

Experience the bold flavors of Verbena, where Chef Paolo’s culinary artistry shines in every dish. From expertly crafted entrees to refreshing handcrafted drinks, each bite is a celebration of fresh ingredients and innovative flavors. Join us and savor an unforgettable dining experience.

Chamber Luncheons:

Enjoy great food, meaningful networking, and opportunities to collaborate and grow your business within our vibrant community. Each luncheon features a dynamic speaker, including community leaders and elected officials, who connect small businesses with valuable resources and insights.