33^rd Annual

Labor and Employment Law Conference

Austin Jun 4-5, 2026 Austin Marriott South $745 Individual | $845 after May 21 $670 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $760 after May 21 $595 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $675 after May 21

Live Webcast Jun 4-5, 2026 $845 Individual $760 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) $675 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) $100 Add-on rate for in-person registrants

Overview

UT Law CLE's 33rd 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.

This conference also includes UT Law CLE's 15&3 Guarantee! 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.

Planning Committee

Jennifer M. Trulock—Chair

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Dallas, TX

Christopher Benoit

Benoit Legal, PLLC
El Paso, TX

Jason Boulette

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

Alyson C. Brown

Clouse Brown PLLC
Dallas, TX

Clara "C. B." Burns

Kemp Smith LLP
El Paso, TX

Natalie G. DeLuca

Harris County Attorney's Office
Houston, TX

Dennis P. Duffy

Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC
Houston, TX

Michael W. Fox

Arbitrator
Austin, TX

Malinda A. Gaul

Gaul and Dumont
San Antonio, TX

Amy Gibson

Gibson Wiley PLLC
Dallas, TX

Christopher H. Hahn

Dell Technologies
Round Rock, TX

Amanda Hernandez

AH LAW, PLLC
Houston, TX

Danielle K. Herring

Littler Mendelson P.C.
Houston, TX

Charles C. High Jr.

Kemp Smith LLP
El Paso, TX

John V. Jansonius

Jackson Walker LLP
Dallas, TX

Austin Kaplan

Kaplan Law Firm
Austin, TX

James H. Kizziar Jr.

Bracewell LLP
San Antonio, TX

David T. Lopez

David T. Lopez & Assoc.
Houston, TX

Abel Martinez

H-E-B
San Antonio, TX

Laura M. Merritt

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

Victoria Martin Phipps

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Lakshmi Ramakrishnan

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Weslaco, TX

Jim Sanford

James D. Sanford PLLC
Dallas, TX

Robert E. Sheeder

Dallas, TX

Rod Tanner

Tanner and Associates, PC
Fort Worth, TX

Walter L. Taylor

Taylor Law Firm
Colleyville, TX

Mickey L. Washington

Washington & Associates, PLLC
Houston, TX

Kalandra N. Wheeler

Wiley Wheeler, P.C.
Houston, TX

Key Dates

Austin – Jun 4-5, 2026 – Austin Marriott South

Live Webcast – Jun 4-5, 2026

Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $645.00 Early Bird pricing: Jan 23, 2026
Last day for $745.00 Regular pricing: May 21, 2026
$845.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $580.00 Early Bird pricing: Jan 23, 2026
Last day for $670.00 Regular pricing: May 21, 2026
$760.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $515.00 Early Bird pricing: Jan 23, 2026
Last day for $595.00 Regular pricing: May 21, 2026
$675.00 for registrations received after this time

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: May 29, 2026
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Jun 1, 2026

Individual
Last day for $745.00 Early Bird pricing: Jan 23, 2026
$845.00

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $670.00 Early Bird pricing: Jan 23, 2026
$760.00

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $595.00 Early Bird pricing: Jan 23, 2026
$675.00

Add-on (in-person registration required)
$100.00

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: May 28, 2026
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Jun 1, 2026

Venue

Austin Marriott South

4415 S Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78744-1802
512-441-7900
Map

Accommodations

We’ve arranged a room block at the Austin Marriott South Hotel for event attendees. Information about the room block, including how to book and access the discounted rate, will be provided via email as it becomes available. Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox and book early, as rooms are limited and based on availability!

Parking Information

Complimentary garage and ground level parking.

Additional Information

The conference will be held in the Lone Star Ballroom, located on the ground floor of the hotel.

Our Sponsors

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