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17th Annual

Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Galveston Jul 14-15, 2022 Moody Gardens
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Overview

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. 
 

  • Three Case Summaries sessions provide the most relevant, current and important cases impacting consumer bankruptcy from the Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit and the bankruptcy and district courts.
  • Examine the facts of a case and walk through the full process from counseling the client to the trial proceedings in Fact Pattern Part 1 and 2.
  • Hear a recap of the Supreme Court's discharge decisions since the bankruptcy code went into effect.
  • Discuss your frequently, and sometimes infrequently, asked questions with our seasoned judges in this year’s Open Forum Judicial Panel. Please submit your questions in advance to ConferenceQA@utcle.org.
  • Breakfast Breakout Sessions for each district, featuring casual discussion with district bankruptcy judges and trustees.
Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eCourse to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

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Event Schedule

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

  • Day 1 July 14, 2022
  • Day 2 July 15, 2022
  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Thursday Morning, July 14, 2022
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas - Plano, TX
  • 7:30 am
    Galveston Only
    Registration Opens
    Includes continental breakfast.


  • Galveston Only
    New this Year! Guest Meal Package—$40
    Have family joining you in Galveston? You can now purchase a guest meal package for them that includes Thursday and Friday's continental breakfasts, as well as Thursday's lunch and networking reception.

  • 8:00 am
    Welcoming Remarks

  • 8:10 am
    0.75 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    Case Summaries: Supreme Court
    Update on cases relevant to bankruptcy practice that were heard and decided by the United States Supreme Court in the 2020 and 2021 terms, and get a preview of hot cases in the pipeline for the 2022 term.

    Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas - Plano, TX
    Leslie R. Masterson, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas - Plano, TX

  • 8:55 am
    0.50 hr
    Distribution of Insurance Proceeds on Secured Collateral
    Competing interests often claim the insurance proceeds following damage or destruction of collateral. Analyze the competing claims and how the proceeds should be distributed.

    Mayur M. Patel, Guzman Law Firm - Houston, TX
    Stephen G. Wilcox, Wilcox Law PLLC - Arlington, TX

  • 9:25 am
    0.50 hr
    Strategies for a Successful Consumer Case: A Discussion of Best Practices from the Bench and Bar
    Gain insights on representing clients in a brave new world examining virtual client communications, court procedures and utilizing technology.

    Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas - Plano, TX
    Théda W. Page, The Page Law Firm - Frisco, TX

  • 9:55 am
    15-Minute Break

  • 10:10 am
    0.75 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    Case Summaries: Fifth Circuit Only
    Hear a discussion of important Fifth Circuit bankruptcy cases from 2020 to 2022.

    Hon. Michael M. Parker, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
    Sarah Darnell Wood, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - Austin, TX

  • 10:55 am
    0.75 hr
    Every Supreme Court Bankruptcy Discharge Decision
    A recap of the Supreme Court's discharge decisions since the bankruptcy code went into effect.

    Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
    Hon. Scott Everett, Bankruptcy Judge Selectee, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
    Robert Schaaf, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
    Grayson Williams, McDermott Will & Emery LLP - Dallas, TX

  • 11:40 am
    Galveston Only
    Pick Up Lunch (in Galveston)
    Included in registration.

  • Thursday Afternoon, July 14, 2022
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Michelle V. Larson, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
  • THE HON. H. DEWAYNE "COOTER" HALE LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
  • 12:00 pm
    1.00 hr ethics
    There Is No Bias In Bankruptcy, Said Nobody Ever
    Who? Me? Biased? The Science of The Mind, and Improving Interpersonal Skills. So much of the practice of law involves decision-making, and convincing others to make better decisions based upon fact rather than emotion. This course is intended to guide the attendees to appreciate how they involuntarily make decisions, and guide them to recognize and prevent bias, and to know how to effectively communicate with persons whose bias affects others.

    Hon. Audrey Moorehead, Dallas County Criminal Court #3 - Dallas, TX

  • 1:00 pm
    15-Minute Break

  • 1:15 pm
    0.75 hr
    Chapter 13 Trustee Panel
    Wonder what’s new in Chapter 13? We can help with that!

    Moderator:
    Christy Lingafelter Heimer, Heimer Law Offices P.C. - Austin, TX
    Panelists:
    Pam Bassel, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee - Fort Worth, TX
    Yvonne V. Valdez, Chapter 13 Trustee - Corpus Christi, TX

  • 2:00 pm
    1.00 hr
    What Happens Next? Mortgages, Forbearances, Foreclosures and More
    Hear a discussion of what is happening with mortgages now that the CARES act forbearances are coming to an end. Review how debtors are addressing forbearance balances in modifications, 362 agreed orders, and other loss mitigation options.

    Mitchell J. Buchman, Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP - Houston, TX
    Jessica L. Holt, Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C. - Houston, TX
    Cristina Rodriguez, Keeling Law Firm - Houston, TX

  • 3:00 pm
    15-Minute Break

  • CHICAGO FACT PATTERN: Part One
  • 3:15 pm
    1.58 hrs
    0.25 hr ethics
    Fact Pattern: Part One
    Examine the facts of a case and walk through the full process from counseling the client to the trial proceedings.

    Moderator:
    Hon. Marvin Isgur, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
    Teresa K. Howard, Vanhemelrijck Law Offices, P.C. - San Antonio, TX
    Re'Necia Sherald, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
    Hector Daniel Picazo, Sanchez, Whittington, Wood & Orozco, LLC - Brownsville, TX
    Lakia' S. McCline, Attorney at Law - Houston, TX
    George F. Dunn, Devlin, Naylor & Turbyfill - Houston, TX
    Betsy Diana Thomas, Pratt & Thomas, Attorneys & Counselors at Law - Houston, TX
    Hon. Michael M. Parker, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX

  • Counseling the Client on How to Proceed (20 mins)

    Teresa K. Howard, Vanhemelrijck Law Offices, P.C. - San Antonio, TX
    Re'Necia Sherald, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX

  • Drafting the Complaint (20 mins)

    Teresa K. Howard, Vanhemelrijck Law Offices, P.C. - San Antonio, TX
    Hector Daniel Picazo, Sanchez, Whittington, Wood & Orozco, LLC - Brownsville, TX

  • Drafting the Answer / Rule 12 Response (20 mins)

    Lakia' S. McCline, Attorney at Law - Houston, TX

  • Discovery Conference and Rule 16 Conference Between Counsel (15 mins)

    George F. Dunn, Devlin, Naylor & Turbyfill - Houston, TX
    Betsy Diana Thomas, Pratt & Thomas, Attorneys & Counselors at Law - Houston, TX

  • Initial Appearance at Rule 16 Conference (20 mins)

    Hon. Michael M. Parker, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
    George F. Dunn, Devlin, Naylor & Turbyfill - Houston, TX
    Betsy Diana Thomas, Pratt & Thomas, Attorneys & Counselors at Law - Houston, TX

  • 4:50 pm
    Galveston Only
    Adjourn to Networking Reception (in Galveston from 4:50 p.m. – 5:50 p.m.)
    Hosted in Partnership with the Young Lawyers Committee
    Join us for drinks and hors d'oeuvres with program faculty and attendees.

  • Join the Young Lawyers Committee
    Attention new bankruptcy attorneys – both recent graduates and those new to the bankruptcy practice. Join the State Bar of Texas Bankruptcy Section’s Young Lawyers Committee (YLC) to engage with the Bankruptcy Section and learn of networking, mentorship, and other opportunities for new bankruptcy attorneys. To learn more and join, visit http://statebaroftexasbankruptcy.com/Join-YLC-1.

  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Friday Morning, July 15, 2022
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Marvin Isgur, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
  • 7:00 am
    Galveston Only
    Conference Room Opens
    Includes continental breakfast.

  • 7:30 am
    0.75 hr
    Breakfast Breakout Sessions (Webcast to stream Southern District only)
    Judges and trustees from each of Texas's four judicial districts meet with attendees and moderate a discussion on problems of local concern. Please note - the Southern District will be the only district breakout available to view during the live webcast.

  • 8:15 am
    0.75 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    Case Summaries: Bankruptcy and District Court Only
    Review every consumer bankruptcy case decided by the bankruptcy and district courts in Texas. Always a highlight of the conference.

    Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - McAllen, TX
    Madison Haueisen, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - McAllen, TX
    Richard Willi, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - McAllen, TX

  • 9:00 am
    0.75 hr ethics
    Ethics for Judges and Trustees
    Discuss less common ethical issues confronting lawyers, trustees and judges (yes – even judges are subject to ethical constraints).

    Hon. Robert R. Summerhays, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana - Lafayette, LA
    Lloyd Kraus, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee, Eastern District of Texas - Tyler, TX
    Millie A. Sall, Office of the U.S. Trustee - Houston, TX
    Behrooz P. Vida, The Vida Law Firm - Bedford, TX

  • 9:45 am
    15-Minute Break

  • CHICAGO FACT PATTERN: Part Two
  • 10:00 am
    1.92 hrs
    0.50 hr ethics
    Fact Pattern: Part Two
    Examine the facts of a case and walk through the full process from counseling the client to the trial proceedings.

    Hon. Marvin Isgur, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
    Hon. David R. Jones, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
    Albert Alonzo, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
    Alex W. Chalk, Bryeans & Garcia, PLLC - Houston, TX
    Sean Thomas Flynn, The Law Offices of Sean T. Flynn, P.L.L.C. - Austin, TX
    Hon. Michelle V. Larson, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
    Mary Elizabeth Heard, M.E. Heard, Attorney, PLLC - San Antonio, TX
    Evan Simpson, Attorney at Law - Waco, TX
    Hon. Jeffrey P. Norman, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
    Beverly Cahill, Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, P.C. - Dallas, TX
    Re'Necia Sherald, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
    Susan Tran Adams, Tran Singh LLP - Houston, TX

  • Taking the Debtor’s Deposition / 341 Meeting. Making Objections. (45 mins)

    Hon. David R. Jones, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
    Albert Alonzo, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
    Alex W. Chalk, Bryeans & Garcia, PLLC - Houston, TX
    Sean Thomas Flynn, The Law Offices of Sean T. Flynn, P.L.L.C. - Austin, TX

  • Motion for Summary Judgment by Defendant. Contents, Answer, Argument Before Judge (20 mins)

    Hon. Michelle V. Larson, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
    Mary Elizabeth Heard, M.E. Heard, Attorney, PLLC - San Antonio, TX
    Evan Simpson, Attorney at Law - Waco, TX

  • The Trial (50 mins)

    Hon. Jeffrey P. Norman, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
    Albert Alonzo, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
    Beverly Cahill, Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, P.C. - Dallas, TX
    Re'Necia Sherald, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
    Susan Tran Adams, Tran Singh LLP - Houston, TX

  • 11:55 am
    0.50 hr
    Hiring Lawyers and Other Professionals for Special Purposes in Bankruptcy Cases
    Who retains them? How do you retain them? Can you change the terms? What happens if you forget to get them employed?  

    Moderator:
    Shelly M. Davis-Smith, The Davis Law Firm - Houston, TX
    Panelists:
    Hon. Marvin Isgur, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
    Hon. David R. Jones, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX

  • 12:25 pm
    0.75 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    Judicial Panel
    Hear a panel of judges from across the state respond to your frequently—and sometimes infrequently—asked questions. Please submit your questions in advance to ConferenceQA@utcle.org.

    Moderator:
    Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
    Panelists:
    Hon. Scott Everett, Bankruptcy Judge Selectee, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
    Hon. Marvin Isgur, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
    Hon. Michelle V. Larson, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
    Hon. Jeffrey P. Norman, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
    Hon. Michael M. Parker, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
    Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas - Plano, TX
    Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - McAllen, TX

  • 1:10 pm
    Adjourn

  • 1:30 pm
    Galveston Only
    Pro Bono Clinic – Back Again This Year!
    Join UT Law CLE, Lone Star Legal Aid and the Bankruptcy Law Section of the State Bar of Texas for a pro bono clinic following the conference on Friday, July 15 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Attendees will learn about the services offered, and how attendees can use their training to make a difference in the community, and are encouraged to sign up to help a client in need of legal services. 

    Lone Star Legal Aid serves clients in all four U.S. Districts of Texas. Clients unable to attend in person can be assisted virtually during the clinic.

    Sign-up for the clinic when you register for the conference and receive a free one-year subscription to UT Law CLE's eLibrary (a $295 value).

    For more information about the clinic, contact Jessie Campbell, JCampbell@lonestarlegal.org.

  • Day 1 July 14, 2022
  • Day 2 July 15, 2022
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Conference Faculty

Albert Alonzo

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
Houston, TX

Pam Bassel

Standing Chapter 13 Trustee
Fort Worth, TX

Mitchell J. Buchman

Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP
Houston, TX

Beverly Cahill

Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Alex W. Chalk

Bryeans & Garcia, PLLC
Houston, TX

Shelly M. Davis-Smith

The Davis Law Firm
Houston, TX

George F. Dunn

Devlin, Naylor & Turbyfill
Houston, TX

Hon. Scott Everett

Bankruptcy Judge Selectee, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
Dallas, TX

Sean Thomas Flynn

The Law Offices of Sean T. Flynn, P.L.L.C.
Austin, TX

Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
Dallas, TX

Madison Haueisen

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
McAllen, TX

Mary Elizabeth Heard

M.E. Heard, Attorney, PLLC
San Antonio, TX

Christy Lingafelter Heimer

Heimer Law Offices P.C.
Austin, TX

Jessica L. Holt

Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C.
Houston, TX

Teresa K. Howard

Vanhemelrijck Law Offices, P.C.
San Antonio, TX

Hon. Marvin Isgur

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
Houston, TX

Hon. David R. Jones

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
Houston, TX

Lloyd Kraus

Standing Chapter 13 Trustee, Eastern District of Texas
Tyler, TX

Hon. Michelle V. Larson

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
Dallas, TX

Leslie R. Masterson

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas
Plano, TX

Lakia' S. McCline

Attorney at Law
Houston, TX

Hon. Audrey Moorehead

Dallas County Criminal Court #3
Dallas, TX

Hon. Jeffrey P. Norman

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
Houston, TX

Théda W. Page

The Page Law Firm
Frisco, TX

Hon. Michael M. Parker

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas
San Antonio, TX

Mayur M. Patel

Guzman Law Firm
Houston, TX

Hector Daniel Picazo

Sanchez, Whittington, Wood & Orozco, LLC
Brownsville, TX

Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas
Plano, TX

Cristina Rodriguez

Keeling Law Firm
Houston, TX

Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
McAllen, TX

Millie A. Sall

Office of the U.S. Trustee
Houston, TX

Robert Schaaf

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
Dallas, TX

Re'Necia Sherald

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
Houston, TX

Evan Simpson

Attorney at Law
Waco, TX

Hon. Robert R. Summerhays

U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Lafayette, LA

Betsy Diana Thomas

Pratt & Thomas, Attorneys & Counselors at Law
Houston, TX

Susan Tran Adams

Tran Singh LLP
Houston, TX

Yvonne V. Valdez

Chapter 13 Trustee
Corpus Christi, TX

Behrooz P. Vida

The Vida Law Firm
Bedford, TX

Stephen G. Wilcox

Wilcox Law PLLC
Arlington, TX

Richard Willi

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
McAllen, TX

Grayson Williams

McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Dallas, TX

Sarah Darnell Wood

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas
Austin, TX

Planning Committee

Hon. Douglas D. Dodd—Co-Chair

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA

Hon. Craig A. Gargotta—Co-Chair

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas
San Antonio, TX

Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale—Co-Chair

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
Dallas, TX

Hon. Marvin Isgur—Co-Chair

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
Houston, TX

Hon. Jeffrey P. Norman—Co-Chair

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
Houston, TX

Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades—Co-Chair

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas
Plano, TX

Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez—Co-Chair

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
McAllen, TX

April Rogers—Director

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Michael V. Baumer

Law Office of Michael Baumer
Austin, TX

Allison D. Byman

Byman & Associates PLLC
Pearland, TX

Diane Carter

Barron and Carter, LLP
Plano, TX

Mark A. Castillo

Curtis | Castillo PC
Dallas, TX

Brian T. Cumings

Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody
Austin, TX

Kevin M. Epstein

Office of the U.S. Trustee
San Antonio, TX

Jessica Lanoue Hanzlik

Vanhemelrijck Law Offices, P.C.
Castle Hills, TX

Hon. Chris López

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
Houston, TX

Layla D. Milligan

Office of the Attorney General
Austin, TX

Hon. E. Lee Morris

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
Fort Worth, TX

Théda W. Page

The Page Law Firm
Frisco, TX

Julianne M. Parker

Fears Nachawati, PLLC
Dallas, TX

Mayur M. Patel

Guzman Law Firm
Houston, TX

Cristina Rodriguez

Keeling Law Firm
Houston, TX

Behrooz P. Vida

The Vida Law Firm
Bedford, TX

Stephen G. Wilcox

Wilcox Law PLLC
Arlington, TX

Sarah Darnell Wood

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas
Austin, TX

Credit Info

  • Galveston
  • Live Webcast
MCLE Credit
Toggle view Texas – 13.00 hrs  |  3.50 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Bankruptcy Law, Consumer Law
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.
Toggle view California – 13.00 hrs  |  3.50 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.  
Toggle view Louisiana – 13.00 hrs  |  3.50 hrs Ethics
At the completion of the conference you must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and 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 Louisiana Continuing Legal Education Committee within 30 days after the conference. 
Toggle view Oklahoma – 15.50 hrs  |  4.00 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.
Toggle view Pennsylvania – 13.00 hrs  |  3.50 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.
Toggle view Other States – 13.00 hrs  |  3.50 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
Toggle view National Accounting CPE – 15.50 hrs
The University of Texas School of Law is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

Delivery Method: Group-Live (UT Law CLE is a provider of NASBA Group-Live credit only, which excludes online offerings. 

To comply with NASBA Standards, attendees claiming CPE credit must sign in to verify attendance for each segment. Attendance sign-in sheets will be available at the registration desk. You will need your CPA license number to sign in. A CPE Certificate of Completion will be provided at the conclusion of the conference.

Reporting: CPAs are responsible for reporting CPE credits earned to their state's accountancy board, and must retain appropriate documentation of their participation in learning activities. Visit your state’s reporting website for more information or www.nasba.org.
Toggle view TX Accounting CPE – 15.50 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
Toggle view Texas – 13.00 hrs  |  3.50 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Bankruptcy Law, Consumer Law
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.
Toggle view California – 13.00 hrs  |  3.50 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.
Toggle view Louisiana – 13.00 hrs  |  3.50 hrs Ethics
To claim Louisiana MCLE credit, Louisiana 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.
 
At the completion of the conference you must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and 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 Louisiana Continuing Legal Education Committee within 30 days after the conference.

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

 
Toggle view Oklahoma – 15.50 hrs  |  4.00 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.
Toggle view Pennsylvania – 13.00 hrs  |  3.50 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.
Toggle view Other States – 13.00 hrs  |  3.50 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.
 
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
Toggle view CPA - Other States – Expected – 15.50 hrs
You may use this accounting certificate to self-report your CPA credit to various states. Use this handy registry guide for state-by-state rules: https://www.nasbaregistry.org/cpe-requirements
Toggle view TX Accounting CPE – 15.50 hrs  |  4.00 hrs Ethics
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.

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Galveston – Jul 14-15, 2022 – Moody Gardens
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Individual
Last day for $575.00 Regular pricing: Jul 6, 2022

$625.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $517.00 Regular pricing: Jul 6, 2022

$567.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $460.00 Regular pricing: Jul 6, 2022

$510.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Jul 8, 2022

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Jul 11, 2022

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Seven Hope Boulevard
Galveston, TX
888.388.8484 (reservations)

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$226 room rate good through June 22, 2022 (subject to availability). Please contact the hotel directly at 888-388-8484 and reference the UT Law CLE Consumer Bankruptcy Conference.

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Complimentary surface parking. 

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