46^th Annual

Corporate Counsel Institute

Houston May 9-10, 2024 Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria
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Live Webcast May 9-10, 2024
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Schulz Trade Law PLLC

INSTITUTE SPONSORS
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Haynes and Boone, LLP
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION
Association of Corporate Counsel - Houston

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The Texas Lawbook

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Overview

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.

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Day 1 May 9, 2024
Day 2 May 10, 2024

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, May 9, 2024
Presiding Officer:
Marc J. Krasney, Bluepeak - Houston, TX
7:30 am
Houston Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

0.75 hr

Annual Employment Law Update

Hear the latest labor and employment developments over the last year that employers need to know.

Gary D. Eisenstat, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Dallas, TX
9:15 am

0.75 hr

Current Privacy Laws: The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) and How it Differs from Other Laws

Navigate Texas’ privacy laws when doing business in Texas and understanding why Texas’ law varies from other states.

Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, Texas House of Representatives - Southlake, TX
10:00 am

15-Minute Break
10:15 am

1.00 hr

The Current State of Non-Competes: Are They Still Enforceable?

Explore the rising tide of opposition at the federal level to the enforcement of covenants not to compete. Focus on the recent moves by the FTC and the NLRB to outright ban (or at least sharply curtail) the use of restrictive covenants and examine the practical alternatives to non-competes available to businesses.

Jason Boulette, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
11:15 am

0.75 hr ethics

Did You Just Waive Privilege? Protecting Privilege and Attorney Work Product

Discuss the latest developments on protecting privilege in the business environment, especially when clients seek both business and legal advice at the same time, and what to do about protecting privileged documents when the government comes calling.

J. Nicholas Bunch, Haynes Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX
12:00 pm
Houston Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Houston)

Included in registration.
Thursday Afternoon, May 9, 2024
Presiding Officer:
Gary D. Eisenstat, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Dallas, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:20 pm

1.00 hr

How “Reptile Theory” Should Impact How You Draft Your Next Contract and Company Policies and Procedures

Why are we seeing a proliferation of nuclear verdicts? Reptile theory. Plaintiffs know how to use it and companies don’t know how to deal with it. Learn best practices for drafting your contracts, policies and procedures to avoid plaintiffs’ lawyers effectively using reptile theory in cases against your company.

Todd W. Mensing, AZA - Houston, TX
Monica Uddin, AZA - Houston, TX
1:20 pm

10-Minute Break
1:30 pm

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Code Red: What You Need in Your Crisis Management Playbook

What is corporate counsel to do when the government comes knocking or if the company is trending on social media and not in a good way? Discuss preparing for the next crisis, investigating and responding in a measured way, maintaining privilege, determining who should be on the company’s response team, and other practical considerations.

Moderator:
Jennifer M. Trulock, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
April Arias, Androvett - Houston, TX
Stephanie Byrd, HALL Group - Dallas, TX
2:30 pm

0.75 hr ethics

Lessons Learned From GCs Behaving Badly (Allegedly)

It is always better to learn from someone else’s mistakes. Examine examples of in-house counsel allegedly (or admittedly) behaving badly—from alleged assaults and slurs to embezzlement—and what in-house counsel can learn from those situations. Discuss examples of in-house counsel allegedly being punished for doing the right thing, and review applicable Model Rules of Professional Conduct, including Rules 1.13 and 8.4.

Joseph T. Clees, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Phoenix, AZ
3:15 pm

15-Minute Break
3:30 pm

1.00 hr

Multijurisdictional Considerations: Understanding the Laws Across State Lines

Employers are increasingly dealing with vastly varying laws across state lines that impact how companies do business. Hear from both a defense and plaintiff side attorney on issues you should be aware of to protect your organization and navigate this ever-changing landscape.

Karen Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald Law - Dallas, TX
Shafeeqa W. Giarratani, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Austin, TX
4:30 pm

0.75 hr

A C-Suite Perspective by a Former GC

Keith E. Witek, COO of Tenstorrent, shares insights on bridging legal expertise with executive leadership, offering General Counsel some strategies for impactful collaboration in the C-Suite.

Keith E. Witek, Tenstorrent - Austin, TX
5:15 pm

Adjourn

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, May 10, 2024
Presiding Officer:
Nicole Moss, GTI / ACC Houston - Houston, TX
8:00 am
Houston Only

Conference Room Opens
8:30 am

1.00 hr

The New Texas Business Courts

What you need to know about jurisdiction, venue, and more before these courts go live.

M. Kaylan Dunn, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP - Houston, TX
Drew McKay, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP - Houston, TX
Michael D. Morfey, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP - Houston, TX
9:30 am

1.00 hr

Key Considerations When Selling or Financing Your Company in Tough Market Conditions

A panel of legal and financial advisors provide an update on market conditions for equity financings and private M&A transactions, review key trends and deal terms in the current market environment, and discuss recent Delaware case law regarding transactions.

Moderator:
J. Robert Suffoletta, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Brandon J. Middleton-Pratt, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - Austin, TX
Matthew Ochsner, Piper Sandler & Co. - Austin, TX
10:30 am

15-Minute Break
10:45 am

0.75 hr ethics

Cyber Attacks: Are Your Customers, Outside Counsel and Vendors Doing Enough to Protect Your Information?

So, you’ve signed the NDA, given your company’s confidential information to a third party, now what? Learn about ways to further protect your company before and after a security incident and how important your role is.

John Thomas A. Malatesta, Polsinelli PC - Birmingham, AL
11:30 am

1.00 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Venturing Into the Future: Navigating AI Implementation, Training, and Usage in Your Organization

Explore the multifaceted aspects of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into your organization, be it a law firm or a corporate entity. Key topics include: the foundational elements necessary for a robust AI policy; potential legal domains that could be revolutionized by AI; critical considerations surrounding privacy, security, utilization, and training; the ethical implications of AI; and the inescapable role of AI in the future of the legal realm. This presentation aims to provide a comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of AI in your organization, while tackling potential challenges head-on.

Umesh M. Desai, AT&T Labs - Austin, TX
Nader A. Mousavi, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - Palo Alto, CA
12:30 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 May 9, 2024
Day 2 May 10, 2024

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Conference Faculty

April Arias

Androvett
Houston, TX

Jason Boulette

Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.
Austin, TX

J. Nicholas Bunch

Haynes Boone, LLP
Dallas, TX

Stephanie Byrd

HALL Group
Dallas, TX

Rep. Giovanni Capriglione

Texas House of Representatives
Southlake, TX

Joseph T. Clees

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Phoenix, AZ

Umesh M. Desai

AT&T Labs
Austin, TX

M. Kaylan Dunn

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Houston, TX

Gary D. Eisenstat

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Karen Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald Law
Dallas, TX

Shafeeqa W. Giarratani

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Austin, TX

John Thomas A. Malatesta

Polsinelli PC
Birmingham, AL

Drew McKay

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Houston, TX

Todd W. Mensing

AZA
Houston, TX

Brandon J. Middleton-Pratt

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
Austin, TX

Michael D. Morfey

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Houston, TX

Nader A. Mousavi

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Palo Alto, CA

Matthew Ochsner

Piper Sandler & Co.
Austin, TX

J. Robert Suffoletta

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
Austin, TX

Jennifer M. Trulock

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Dallas, TX

Monica Uddin

AZA
Houston, TX

Keith E. Witek

Tenstorrent
Austin, TX

Planning Committee

Gary D. Eisenstat—Co-Chair

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Marc J. Krasney—Co-Chair

Bluepeak
Houston, TX

Joanna Jefferson—Director

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Kelly D. Booth

KDB Legal Services PLLC
Houston, TX

Jason Boulette

Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.
Austin, TX

J. Nicholas Bunch

Haynes Boone, LLP
Dallas, TX

Umesh M. Desai

AT&T Labs
Austin, TX

Jay Dewald

Norton Rose Fulbright
Dallas, TX

Shafeeqa W. Giarratani

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Austin, TX

Chantel Jordan

ACC Houston
Houston, TX

Robert L. Levy

Exxon Mobil Corporation
Houston, TX

Michael D. Marin

Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Nicole Moss

GTI / ACC Houston
Houston, TX

Dena DeNooyer Stroh

North Texas Tollway Authority
Plano, TX

J. Robert Suffoletta

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
Austin, TX

Meagan Baker Thompson

R. McConnell Group PLLC
Houston, TX

Jennifer M. Trulock

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Dallas, TX

Keith E. Witek

Tenstorrent
Austin, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 11.50 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 11.50 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Kansas – 12.50 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. For out-of-state seminars, the attorney is responsible for submitting the executed affidavit to Kansas Continuing Legal Education within 30 days after the seminar.
UT Law CLE will provide the affidavit via email once you have completed the claim credit process in your UTCLE.org account. You will then return the completed affidavit form to cleinfo@kscourts.org. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Ohio – 11.50 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to The Supreme Court of Ohio within 30 days after the conference.

Oklahoma – 14.00 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Pennsylvania – 11.50 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submit. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Other States – 11.50 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provided to other licensing authorities as needed.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 13.50 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE Credit

Texas – 11.50 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 11.50 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

To claim California MCLE credit, California credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Kansas – 12.50 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

To claim Kansa MCLE credit, Kansas credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and provide your Kansas Registration number in your UTCLE.org account. UT Law CLE will report credit claimed credit on your behalf to the Kansas Continuing Legal Education Commission (KSCLE) within 30 days after the conference. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 50-minute credit hour.

Ohio – 11.50 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Ohio MCLE credit, Ohio credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to The Supreme Court of Ohio within 30 days after the conference.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Oklahoma – 14.00 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #169) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the webcast.

Pennsylvania – 11.50 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Pennsylvania MCLE credit, Pennsylvania credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submitted. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other States – 11.50 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provide to other licensing authorities as needed.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 13.50 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Texas Accounting CPE credit, the Texas Accounting CPE credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your CPE credit directly to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

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

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Live Webcast – May 9-10, 2024

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Houston
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $595.00 Early Bird pricing: Feb 2, 2024
Last day for $695.00 Regular pricing: Apr 24, 2024

$795.00 for registrations received after this time

In-House Counsel
Last day for $395.00 Early Bird pricing: Feb 2, 2024
Last day for $495.00 Regular pricing: Apr 24, 2024

$595.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $525.00 Early Bird pricing: Feb 2, 2024
Last day for $625.00 Regular pricing: Apr 24, 2024

$725.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $455.00 Early Bird pricing: Feb 2, 2024
Last day for $555.00 Regular pricing: Apr 24, 2024

$655.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): May 3, 2024

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: May 6, 2024

Individual
Last day for $595.00 Early Bird pricing: Feb 2, 2024
Last day for $695.00 Regular pricing: Apr 24, 2024

$795.00 for registrations received after this time

In-House Counsel
Last day for $395.00 Early Bird pricing: Feb 2, 2024
Last day for $495.00 Regular pricing: Apr 24, 2024

$595.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $525.00 Early Bird pricing: Feb 2, 2024
Last day for $625.00 Regular pricing: Apr 24, 2024

$725.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $455.00 Early Bird pricing: Feb 2, 2024
Last day for $555.00 Regular pricing: Apr 24, 2024

$655.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): May 3, 2024

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: May 6, 2024

Venue

Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria

2001 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX
(713) 961-9300 (reservations)
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Accommodations

A special group rate of $169 per night is available for conference registrants until April 17 or when the block is exhausted. You may refer to the "2024 UT Law Corporate Counsel Institute" when you call the hotel reservations department at 713-961-9300 or click here to book online.

Parking Information

$12 daily self-parking; $18 overnight self-parking; $22 valet daily parking; $44 valet overnight

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors! Click each logo below to learn more.

Schulz Trade Law PLLC

Together with the firm’s seasoned trade attorneys and advisors, Michelle Schulz has represented corporate clients in complex international trade and customs matters for over 22 years.

Schulz Trade Law PLLC (STL) focuses on legal solutions under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations, and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations. STL is well versed in export licensing, antiboycott, foreign investments, Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs), free trade agreements, sanctions, tariff analyses, and reporting requirements under the US Census Bureau (Census). STL has successfully represented clients before the US Department of Justice under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

A leader in the field, Michelle served six years on the President’s Export Council Subcommittee on Export Administration (PECSEA). She is currently an advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative on aerospace. www.schulztradelaw.com
Bradley

Bradley is a national law firm with a reputation for skilled legal work, exceptional client service, and impeccable integrity. We provide business clients around the world with a full suite of legal services in dozens of industries and practice areas.

With 13 offices located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and the District of Columbia, we have an extensive geographic base to represent clients on a regional, national, and international basis. We frequently serve as national coordinating counsel, regional counsel, and statewide counsel for clients in various industries.

Although Bradley is a large law firm with more than 650 lawyers, our clients still enjoy the personal attention, responsiveness, and deep relationships they would expect from a boutique firm. Our attorneys combine legal experience and knowledge with a sophisticated understanding of industries to find practical, strategic solutions specifically tailored to our clients’ business operations. Bradley lawyers use their talents, judgment, work ethic, and experience to go above and beyond expectations to help clients meet their goals.
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Haynes and Boone, LLP

Founded in 1970, Haynes and Boone, LLP provides a full spectrum of legal services across multiple sectors, including energy, financial services, private equity, and technology. The firm’s nearly 700 lawyers practice across 19 global offices in California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., London, Mexico City, and Shanghai. Haynes Boone was recognized in the 2022 BTI Consulting Group’s A-Team report, which identified firms commended by in-house counsel for superior client service, and it was ranked 21st in The American Lawyer’s 2023 Diversity Scorecard, which evaluated 228 firms by the diversity of their attorney populations. For more information, visit haynesboone.com.
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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.

For nearly 60 years, Wilson Sonsini has offered a broad range of services and legal disciplines focused on serving the principal challenges faced by the management and boards of directors of business enterprises. The firm is nationally recognized as a leading provider to growing and established clients seeking legal counsel to complete sophisticated corporate and technology transactions; manage governance and enterprise-scale matters; assist with intellectual property development, protection and IP-driven transactions; represent them in contested disputes; and/or advise them on antitrust or other regulatory matters. With deep roots in Silicon Valley, Wilson Sonsini has offices in Austin; Beijing; Boston; Brussels; Hong Kong; London; Los Angeles; New York; Palo Alto; San Diego; San Francisco; Seattle; Shanghai; Washington, D.C.; and Wilmington, DE. For more information, please visit www.wsgr.com. www.wsgr.com
Association of Corporate Counsel - Houston

ACC Houston is home to over 1,200 in-house counsel in the Greater Houston Area. Connect with your fellow in-house counsel and our sponsors, and access all of the great educational, networking opportunities and resources we have to offer throughout the year. www.acc.com/chapters-networks/chapters/houston
The Texas Lawbook

The Texas Lawbook is an online news publication covering the Texas corporate legal market. We have content partnerships with the Houston Chronicle and the Dallas Business Journal.
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46th Annual

Corporate Counsel Institute

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

Live Webcast May 9-10, 2024 Conference Concluded

Buy

Related products: eConference Materials

Overview

Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, May 9, 2024

Thursday Afternoon, May 9, 2024

Friday Morning, May 10, 2024

Conference Faculty

April Arias

Jason Boulette

J. Nicholas Bunch

Stephanie Byrd

Rep. Giovanni Capriglione

Joseph T. Clees

Umesh M. Desai

M. Kaylan Dunn

Gary D. Eisenstat

Karen Fitzgerald

Shafeeqa W. Giarratani

John Thomas A. Malatesta

Drew McKay

Todd W. Mensing

Brandon J. Middleton-Pratt

Michael D. Morfey

Nader A. Mousavi

Matthew Ochsner

J. Robert Suffoletta

Jennifer M. Trulock

Monica Uddin

Keith E. Witek

Planning Committee

Gary D. Eisenstat—Co-Chair

Marc J. Krasney—Co-Chair

Joanna Jefferson—Director

Kelly D. Booth

Jason Boulette

J. Nicholas Bunch

Umesh M. Desai

Jay Dewald

Shafeeqa W. Giarratani

Chantel Jordan

Robert L. Levy

Michael D. Marin

Nicole Moss

Dena DeNooyer Stroh

J. Robert Suffoletta

Meagan Baker Thompson

Jennifer M. Trulock

Keith E. Witek

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria

Accommodations

Parking Information

Our Sponsors

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