Live Conferences

First Friday Ethics (February 2026)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Feb 6, 2026

10:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. (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! 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (1.00 hr ethics)Avoiding Ethical and Sanctions Risks using AI-Based Legal Research (Replay)  Hundreds of lawyers and law firms around the country face sanctions or grievance problems resulting from the use of AI-based legal research. Learn how you can avoid the traps that snared your unfortunate colleagues.Scott Rothenberg, Law Offices of Scott Rothenberg - Bellaire, TX 11:10 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. (0.50 hr ethics)Fifth Amendment: The Right Way and The Wrong Way (Replay) This presentation focuses on the application of the Fifth Amendment in a discovery context.Anjali Nigam, The Nigam Law Firm, PLLC - Houston, TX 11:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. (0.50 hr ethics)Don’t Forget to Check Your Boxes Before You Close (Replay)This presentation covers a few commonly overlooked items in the lender’s closing checklists that can have a detrimental impact on closing and closing timelines.Clinton J. Kuykendall, Jackson Walker LLP - Houston, TX 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (1.00 hr ethics)Closing the Case and the File: How to Ethically Terminate a Representation When Completed (Replay) Explore the recommended procedures you should have in place to ethically handle both the intake side of client matters, but also what is involved in “closing” files.Claude E. Ducloux, Attorney at Law - Austin, TX  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!

The Car Crash Seminar

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Aug 28-29, 2025

Live Webcast – Aug 28-29, 2025

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. Highlights include:   Practical tips and strategies for plaintiff and defense counsel, including managing client expectations, negotiating with insurance adjusters, guidance on the use of medical records, making effective opening statements and closing arguments, and more. The latest hot topics such as Texas auto policies, UM/UIM cases, low property damage cases, and commercial vehicle accidents. Guidance on the ever-changing rules regarding Medicare and Medicaid, workers’ comp, ERISA, hospital and child support liens, and self-funded vs. insured. A discussion on the use of medical illustrations to support your electronic trial presentation. Judicial perspectives on what does and doesn't work well in jury trials. Earn up to 11.75 hours of MCLE credit, including 4.00 hours of ethics credit. Enhance your car crash knowledge. Regardless of your experience level, you don’t want to miss this program!

The Car Crash Seminar

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.

The Car Crash Seminar

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Aug 17-18, 2023

Live Webcast – Aug 17-18, 2023

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.

The Monroe Doctrine: The Duty to Defend under Texas Law and When Insurers Must Pay for Counsel

STUDIO WEBCAST – May 16, 2023

11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (0.75 hr) The Monroe Doctrine: The Duty to Defend under Texas Law and When Insurers Must Pay for Counsel Construction disputes frequently trigger potential insurance coverage, and the duty to defend may be the single most important aspect of an insurance policy. This course addresses when a carrier’s duty to defend an insured arises under Texas law, and analyze in the context of construction disputes how courts are applying the holding in Monroe Guaranty Insurance Company v. BITCO General Insurance Corporation—the Texas Supreme Court’s most recent opinion governing this issue. Greg Sapire, Soltero Sapire Murrell PLLC - Austin, TX   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!

The Car Crash Seminar

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Aug 25-26, 2022

Live Webcast – Aug 25-26, 2022

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.

The Car Crash Seminar

Live Webcast – Aug 26-27, 2021

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. 2021 highlights include:   Practical tips and strategies for plaintiff and defense counsel, including negotiating with the insurance adjuster, working effectively with opposing counsel, managing insurance bad faith claims, and guidance on preparing for trial. The latest hot topics such as Texas auto policies, UM/UIM cases, Zoom courtroom trials, admittance of seatbelt evidence, combating implicit bias, and proving mental anguish damages. A summary of current legislative issues and outcomes affecting motor vehicle litigation. Guidance on the ever-changing rules regarding Medicare and Medicaid, workers’ comp, ERISA, hospital and child support liens, and self-funded vs. insured. Earn up to 11.00 hours of MCLE credit, including 0.75 hour of ethics credit.

Car Crash Seminar

Live Webcast – Aug 27-28, 2020

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.   2020 program highlights: Practical tips and strategies for plaintiff and defense counsel, including working up the case, negotiating with the insurance adjuster, depositions and cross-examining witnesses, and guidance on preparing for trial The latest hot topics such as Texas auto policies, truck wrecks, dram shop liability, low property damage cases, filing for damages, and using evidence effectually Guidance on the ever-changing rules regarding Medicare and Medicaid, workers’ comp, ERISA, hospital and child support liens, and self-funded vs. insured Learn about the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of common spinal injuries caused by motor vehicle collisions Judicial perspective on what does and doesn’t work well at trial Earn up to 11.00 hours of MCLE credit, including 2.25 hours of ethics credit

Autonomous Vehicles: No Longer the Stuff of Science Fiction

STUDIO WEBCAST – Jul 17, 2020

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (1.00 hr) Increasing numbers of autonomous vehicles (AVs) now cruise our highways and are believed to reduce crashes and save lives. Join Quentin Brogdon as he explores why AVs sometimes fail, and when an AV fails, who will get sued and what causes of action will be alleged. 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!  

COVID-19 Financial Risk Mitigation Tools (REPLAY)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Apr 14, 2020

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (1.00 hr) Hear from Leslie C. Thorne for this timely and informative primer on how companies can protect themselves from the financial consequences of COVID-19 through the strategic use of insurance and force majeure clauses. 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!

COVID-19 Financial Risk Mitigation Tools

STUDIO WEBCAST – Mar 24, 2020

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (1.00 hr) Join Leslie C. Thorne for this timely and informative primer on how companies can protect themselves from the financial consequences of COVID-19 through the strategic use of insurance and force majeure clauses. 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!

Medicaid for Kids

STUDIO WEBCAST – Oct 18, 2019

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (1.00 hr) Join Christina Lesher and Marilyn G. Miller for an overview of Medicaid programs for minors in Texas, including challenges, strategies, and planning opportunities. 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!

Insurance Update

STUDIO WEBCAST – Oct 2, 2019

Car Crash Seminar

Austin – Norris Conference Center – Aug 1-2, 2019

Live Webcast – Aug 1-2, 2019

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.   2019 program highlights: Practical tips and strategies for plaintiff and defense counsel, including negotiating with the insurance adjuster, depositions and cross-examining witnesses, and guidance on the use of medical records The latest on hot topics such as Texas auto policies, truck wrecks, rideshare litigation, low property damage cases, and new advertising rules for attorneys Guidance on the ever-changing rules regarding Medicare and Medicaid, ERISA, workers’ comp, hospital liens, state and local employees, and disability plans Judicial perspective on what does and doesn’t work well at trial and a mediator’s perspective on what happens in the parties’ rooms when the other isn’t looking Advice on how to better manage wellness as an attorney in this demanding and stressful profession Attendees also receive a bonus eSupplement after the conference, affording them the opportunity to earn their full 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE credit hours for the year!

Personal Injury Risk and Liability for Renewable Energy Projects

STUDIO WEBCAST – Jul 16, 2019

US Government Contract Law: Disputes at the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Dec 7, 2018

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (1.00 hr) Streaming live from our studios, join Dan Minutillo explain the role of the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals in litigating US Government civilian contact disputes, and why transactional and litigation attorneys should care. 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!

The Car Crash Seminar

Houston – Norris Conference Center - CityCentre – Aug 9-10, 2018

Live Webcast – Aug 9-10, 2018

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 leave with a definitive set of resource materials and sample forms.   2018 program highlights: Practical tips and strategies for plaintiff and defense counsel, including working up the case, guidance on the use of medical records, and presenting and crossing doctors The latest on hot topics such as auto product liability cases, ridesharing claims, autonomous vehicles, and low property damage cases Guidance on the ever-changing rules regarding Medicare and Medicaid, ERISA, workers’ comp, hospital liens, state and local employees, and disability plans Insight into innovative technology and accident reconstruction resources to support your electronic trial presentation Judicial perspective on what does and doesn't work well at trial and a mediator’s perspective on what happens in the parties’ rooms when the other isn’t looking Earn up to 11.25 hours of MCLE credit, including 2.25 hours of ethics credit, while networking with your fellow professionals Come early on Thursday for our new program The Anatomy of a Car Crash Case for an introduction to the issues explored in-depth in the Seminar.

The Anatomy of a Car Crash Case

Houston – Norris Conference Center - CityCentre – Aug 9, 2018

Live Webcast – Aug 9, 2018

The Anatomy of a Car Crash Case is the ultimate primer for practitioners of all experience levels interested in getting more involved in the practice area. Designed as an overview of the subject of car crash litigation, the program introduces issues, concepts, and terms that are explored deeply in The Car Crash Seminar, which starts later the same day.

Employer Liability for Independent Contractor Injury

WEBCAST – Jan 26, 2018

The Car Crash Seminar

Austin – Norris Conference Center – Aug 17-18, 2017

Live Webcast – Aug 17-18, 2017

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. Come away with the definitive set of resource materials including sample forms.   2017 program highlights: Gain practical tips and strategies for plaintiff and defense counsel, including working up the case, managing client expectations, negotiating with the insurance adjuster, guidance on the use of medical records, persuading the jury, and making effective opening statements and closing arguments Hear a summary of current legislative issues and outcomes affecting personal injury attorneys Obtain an overview of Texas auto policies, including truck wrecks, damages, ride-sharing service claims, and more Examine the ever-changing rules regarding Medicare and Medicaid, ERISA, workers’ comp, hospital liens, state and local employees, and disability plans Learn about the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of common spinal injuries caused by motor vehicle collisions Explore the innovative technology and accident reconstruction resources to support your electronic trial presentation Hear the judicial perspective on what does and doesn't work well in jury trials Earn up to 11.00 hours of MCLE credit, including 2.50 hours of ethics credit Enhance your car crash knowledge. Regardless of your experience level, you don’t want to miss this program!