Live Conferences

Houston – Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston – Apr 18-19, 2024

Live Webcast – Apr 18-19, 2024

UT Law CLE's 35th Annual Health Law Conference brings together leading in-house attorneys from major hospitals and medical institutions, government officials, as well as legal and financial advisors representing hospitals, healthcare providers, and physicians. The conference provides practical and detailed coverage of updates, current issues, and key strategies and opportunities facing members of the healthcare community. Consider our Health Law Fundamentals – fully online and on-demand so you can brush up on the essentials any time before you attend the annual conference in April. This 2-hour course is the perfect overview and conference primer—for both new entrants and seasoned practitioners in the field.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – May 1-3, 2024

Live Webcast – May 1-3, 2024

UT Law CLE's 2024 Robert O. Dawson Conference on Criminal Appeals features members of the Court of Criminal Appeals and judges from the intermediate courts around Texas joining prosecutors and defense attorneys for balanced discussions and insights into current issues facing the criminal justice system, including:  A review of significant decisions from both the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court from the past year. The Intersection of Science and the Law highlights the increasing importance of forensic science in the criminal justice system.  Participate in an interactive conversation with representatives from all sides of 11.07 writ litigation in Writ Panel. Hear practical advice from judges during two judicial panels; the Court of Appeals Judicial Panel and the Court of Criminal Appeals Judicial Panel. Explore legal writing, statutory interpretation, writing findings of fact, and more.  Join your colleagues and conference faculty at the Wednesday Evening Opening Reception co-sponsored by the Appellate Section of the State Bar of Texas and the Criminal Justice Section of the State Bar of Texas.   Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement containing an additional hours of MCLE to ensure that Texas practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 MCLE hours for the year.

STUDIO WEBCAST – May 3, 2024

10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (3.00 hr | 3.00 hr ethics)  Need ethics credit? We’ve got you covered! UT Law CLE’s First Friday Ethics streams live every first Friday of the month, and features some of our best ethics speakers and presentations for a total of 3.00 hrs ethics credit. Fulfill your entire annual ethics requirement in Texas in one day!   This month includes: 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. (0.75 hr | 0.75 hr ethics) Techniques for Negotiating With Difficult Counterparties (Replay) Hear advice on how to negotiate contracts with difficult counterparties, and explore the importance of our own mindset and how to manage our emotions in these situations. Walk through five types of outrageous negotiation positions and effective responses to defuse and reset the tone of the discussions. Laura Frederick, How to Contract - Austin, TX 10:55 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. (0.75 hr | 0.75 hr ethics) The Grievance Process and Most Common Violations (Replay) The presentation is intended to provide general information regarding the amendments made to the grievance process in 2018, the proper way to respond to a grievance identifying attorney misconduct, and common problems to avoid in practice. Nicole E. Jackson, Rosenblatt Law Firm - San Antonio, TX 11:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. (0.50 hr | 0.50 hr ethics) Practical Uses of AI in M&A: Large Language Models to Create New Realities (Replay) What if you could review thousands of contracts, determine the potential risk of anti-assignment clauses, and have a first draft of a memo in under 15 minutes? Over the past year, the legal profession has seen incredible advances in the use of artificial intelligence that are making these possibilities a reality. Large Language Models, such as those fueling ChatGPT, have introduced incredible transformational potential for M&A work. Learn more about what is possible, including ethical considerations, in this new reality. Kenton S. Brice, University of Oklahoma College of Law - Norman, OK 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Work Product and Attorney-Client Privilege after In Re Grand Jury: Where Do We Go From Here? (Replay) The law regarding when privileges and protections apply to tax advice was anything but clear leading up to the Supreme Court oral argument in In re: Grand Jury; the Court’s decision to dismiss the case as “improvidently granted” dashed the hopes of tax professionals hoping for a nationwide standard! Hear a review of the current state of the law post-In re: Grand Jury with an emphasis on the Fifth Circuit and how the law there differs from others around the country. Melissa L. Wiley, Lowenstein Sandler LLP - Washington, DC   If you cannot watch the entire webcast at its scheduled time, register now and view the recording and eCourse when it is available in “Your Briefcase” after the webcast. Earn CLE credit (in TX and CA) on your time!

Houston – Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria – May 9-10, 2024

Live Webcast – May 9-10, 2024

Join us for The University of Texas School of Law’s 46th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute—THE conference for in-house counsel and outside counsel who represent companies of all sizes. The Institute offers in-depth, practical discussions on the legal issues and considerations that matter most to corporate counsel, and provides opportunities for dialogue and networking among speakers and attendees—making this an event you don't want to miss! Topics include: Employment Law Update and Hot Topics Current Privacy Laws: The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) and How it Differs from Other Laws The Current State of Non-Competes: Are They Still Enforceable? Did You Just Waive Privilege? Protecting Privilege and Attorney Work Product How "Reptile Theory" Should Impact How You Draft Your Next Contract Code Red: What You Need in Your Crisis Management Playbook The New Texas Business Courts Key Considerations When Selling or Financing your Company in Tough Market Conditions Cyber Attacks: Are Your Outside Counsel and Other Vendors Doing Enough to Protect Your Information? AI and the Future of Your Organization’s Training and Staffing Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

Austin – Hotel ZaZa Austin Downtown – May 23-24, 2024

Live Webcast – May 23-24, 2024

UT Law CLE’s 37th Annual Technology Law Conference brings together a nationally-recognized faculty of technology and licensing practitioners; in-house counsel from leading tech companies; and experts in open source, data privacy/security, and emerging technology for the latest issues affecting the industry.    Sessions this year include:   • Key Considerations in Private M&A Deals in Uncertain Market Conditions  • A Technology-Focused Introduction to Bankruptcy & Insolvency • Cybersecurity Legal Incident Response Preparedness in Today’s Threat Landscape • Navigating Tomorrow’s Health Tech Laws Today • Open Source: Changes in Licenses and Landscape • Gen AI Regulation and Legislation – Federal, State, and Global • Ethical Concerns of AI and the Practice of Law Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – May 30-31, 2024

Live Webcast – May 30-31, 2024

UT Law CLE's 31st Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference is the premier program on employment law practice in Texas. By bringing together leading members of the bar, personnel experts, and in-house counsel, the conference offers timely updates, emerging trends, and the variety of perspectives practitioners need. Topics will include:   NLRB: An Inside the Beltway Perspective on Federal Labor Policy What's Weird About Texas Yet Another Acrimonious Election Year: The Challenge of Political Talk at Work (and On Social Media) The New World of Pregnancy Accommodations It Says What? Retaliation: Still the Most Attractive Claim for Plaintiffs and Most Complicated for Defendants What’s It Going to Take: Settlement Value/Monetizing Your Case Groff v. DeJoy: A Year Later and Other Emerging Issues in Religious Accommodation AI: Promising and Problematic  Ethics: Officer of the Court Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

Austin – The Otis Hotel Austin – Jun 6-7, 2024

Live Webcast – Jun 6-7, 2024

UT Law CLE's 34th Annual Conference on State and Federal Appeals – designed for advanced-level civil appellate practitioners – has earned a reputation as the premier program on appellate practice and procedure in Texas and is a must-attend event for Texas civil appellate practitioners. Topics include:   Practicing in the Fifth Circuit: A Few Things Attorneys Need to Know Interview with Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht Texas Supreme Court by the Numbers 2024 Ethics Referendum: What Passed, What Didn’t, and What Now? District Court Judges Panel Ethics Game Show Update on Appellate Rules Changes Effective Screening and Onboarding of New Appellate Clients Jury Charge Update AI and Appeals: Current Techniques, Ethical Issues, and Future Considerations Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

Austin – The Otis Hotel Austin – Jun 13-14, 2024

The Higher Education Taxation Institute (HETI) provides a unique forum for college and university tax professionals from around the country to examine and discuss federal tax issues and compliance, as well as legislative, judicial, regulatory, and administrative changes affecting colleges and universities. This year's conference will be held on a Thursday - Friday date pattern. Highlights : Recent Developments in College and University Tax Law reviews recent tax law developments that affect the higher education community, such as Congressional legislation, IRS enforcement measures and pronouncements as well as judicial decisions. Legislative and Policy Update; Playing Defense for 2024 and Preparing for 2025, provides insight into what has been and will be occurring in 2024 regarding taxation of universities, their endowments, and examinations of school conduct and governance policies. Managing UBTI to Infinity and Beyond discusses Form 990-T reporting for both alternative investments and other university operations, including additional issues and forms that have arisen during the post pandemic period, such as debt from lines of credit, rent from unused office space, income from tech transfer, income from investments, and energy tax credits, among others. International Jeopardy is an interactive game of Jeopardy with topics highlighting international issues including; BEPS 2.0, indirect and digital taxes, nexus and triggering permanent establishment, NSPM33, 117 compliance, audit notices, and more! Plus, join faculty, planning committee, and attendees at the Thursday Evening Reception.   

Austin – The Otis Hotel Austin – Jul 10, 2024

Live Webcast – Jul 10, 2024

This year, the Choice of Entity Fundamentals is a perfect refresher for seasoned practitioners and a great introduction for those new to the area of unincorporated entities. Choice of Entity is not merely a tax driven exercise because so many non-tax factors are equally important. Join our group of seasoned practitioners discussing the important considerations and current trends impacting the client’s choice among partnerships, LLCs, S Corps, and more recently C Corporations. Find out what’s driving the choice between LLCs and C corps as the “go to” vehicles of choice for start ups and businesses that are restructuring.

Austin – Austin Marriott South – Jul 11-12, 2024

Live Webcast – Jul 11-12, 2024

Consumer Bankruptcy Practice is an informative and informal conference that presents current developments and practical tips for bankruptcy attorneys and trustees, offers essential information on the Bankruptcy Code, and provides must-have written materials and resources for practitioners. 

Austin – The Otis Hotel Austin – Jul 11-12, 2024

Live Webcast – Jul 11-12, 2024

LLCs, LPs and Partnerships, now in its 33rd year, features a distinguished faculty of practitioners and academics covering the latest developments in unincorporated entities. The program provides great forms, model agreements, coverage of best practices for key clauses and provisions, and analyzes issues faced by practitioners.

San Antonio – La Cantera Resort & Spa – Aug 7, 2024

The Texas Chapter of NAELA will have its annual meeting and conference in conjunction with the UT Law’s Estate Planning, Guardianship and Elder Law Conference at La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio on Wednesday, August 7th. In addition to the annual meeting and award presentations, the conference presents topics and issues regarding various aspects in the area of Elder Law. Back This Year!  Are you a Texas NAELA member? Are you just beginning your practice in Medicaid planning? Are you overwhelmed or just not quite sure how to get started? Are you without help in putting the pieces together to work a case? There may be help for you this year at the Texas NAELA Summer Conference. Texas NAELA is offering a Workshop track at the Summer Conference for the first 24 registrants who RSVP  to participate in the Workshop when registering for the Conference. It will be a very hands-on, interactive case study from the initial client call to the possible appeal. Come casual and ready to work! There is a $75 materials fee that will be required to be paid when registering for the Workshop. You must be a member of both national NAELA and the TX NAELA Chapter to attend the summer conference. If you are not a member of NAELA and the TX Chapter of NAELA and would like to become one, please visit us online here for more information. Stay on and attend The University of Texas’ 26th Annual Estate Planning, Guardianship and Elder Law Conference on August 8-9, 2024. TX NAELA Members with a paid 2024 Estate Planning, Guardianship and Elder Law Conference registration will receive a $245 discount on their 2024 NAELA Summer Conference registration!   

San Antonio – La Cantera Resort & Spa – Aug 8-9, 2024

Live Webcast – Aug 8-9, 2024

The Estate Planning, Guardianship and Elder Law Conference presents current developments and practical tips for estate planners and elder law attorneys, offers essential information for guardians ad litem, and provides a must-have set of materials and resources. This conference is informative and informal—attendees and faculty are encouraged to bring the family! Are you a TX NAELA Member? Come a day early and attend the 2024 TX NAELA Summer Conference on August 7th! The Summer Conference is open ONLY to TX NAELA Members.  ​TX NAELA Members with a paid 2024 Estate Planning, Guardianship and Elder Law Conference registration will receive a $245 discount on their 2024 NAELA Summer Conference registration! Click here to get the special Member Rate when you jointly register for both conferences. Sponsorship Opportunities Available here.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Aug 15-16, 2024

Live Webcast – Aug 15-16, 2024

The Car Crash Seminar is the ultimate program for practitioners of all experience levels. In-depth fundamentals take you from initial client contact through trial or settlement, and come away with a definitive set of resource materials and sample forms.

Dallas – The Ritz-Carlton – Oct 10-11, 2024

Live Webcast – Oct 10-11, 2024

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Nov 6-7, 2024

UT Law's 29th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute covers the latest developments in patent law and features a sophisticated array of prosecution and litigation topics. Hear from nationally recognized faculty including senior IP counsel of major corporations, patent prosecution and litigation experts from around the nation, U.S. District Court Judges, and leading academics.