49^th Annual

Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law

Austin Oct 23-24, 2025 Austin Marriott South
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Webcast Oct 23-24, 2025
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Overview

UT Law CLE's 49th Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law is the premier conference for practitioners of all experience levels, who represent clients through their immigration journey. In the constantly changing political climate the conference provides an opportunity to learn from nationally recognized immigration law experts.

The 2-day program offers in-depth discussion on issues at the forefront of immigration practice and provides tools, tips, and guidance on key decision points. Join us and gain strategies to provide the best advocacy for your clients while protecting yourself and your practice in the always evolving world of immigration law.
2025 Highlights:

Executive Authority & Immigration: Legal Shifts and Strategic Impacts, explore executive actions under the new administration and their implications for immigration law and practice.
Client Counseling in the Trump Era, discuss how lawyers can manage client expectations amid shifting policies and legal uncertainties, with practical strategies for communication and risk assessment.
Detention and Enforcement Trends, deep dive into the evolving landscape of DHS detentions, including ICE check-ins, community raids, and parole/bond eligibility, offering insights into advocacy and release strategies.
Texas Legislative Updates and Immigration Policy, examine how recent Texas laws intersect with federal immigration policy, with implications for education, workforce access, and criminalization.
Ask the Experts: Ethics and Practice Challenges, close out the conference with a panel of seasoned immigration attorneys who respond to attendee-submitted questions, offering guidance on ethical dilemmas and complex practice scenarios.
Interact with faculty, committee members and fellow practitioners during Thursday’s Networking Reception

Event Schedule

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

Day 1 October 23, 2025
Day 2 October 24, 2025

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, Oct. 23, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
7:30 am
Austin Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

1.00 hr

Executive Authority & Immigration: Legal Shifts and Strategic Impacts

An overview of executive actions under the new administration.

Sharvari (Shev) Dalal-Dheini, American Immigration Lawyers Association - Washington, DC
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Jacqueline L. Watson, JLW Immigration Law Group - Austin, TX

Sharvari (Shev) Dalal-Dheini, American Immigration Lawyers Association - Washington, DC
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Jacqueline L. Watson, JLW Immigration Law Group - Austin, TX
9:30 am

0.50 hr

Alien Enemies Act Overview

Discuss the ongoing fight against the Trump Administration's unprecedented invocation and use of the Alien Enemies Act, a wartime authority used only three times in the nation's history.

Daniel Galindo, ACLU - New York, NY

Daniel Galindo, ACLU - New York, NY
10:00 am

15-Minute Break
10:15 am

1.00 hr

Terminations, Revocations, Decertification: What’s Next for International Students and Scholars and their Institutions

Since January, students and scholars have been on a rollercoaster ride regarding their status and visas. Some institutions, likewise, have faced unprecedented threats of SEVIS decertification. Examine the when, why, and current status of these developments and propose strategies to avoid the worst outcomes going forward. Also provide an overview of the status of litigation efforts and legal theorizing.

Jesse Bless, Bless Litigation LLC - Georgetown, MA
David Ware, Ware|Immigration - Metairie, LA

Jesse Bless, Bless Litigation LLC - Georgetown, MA
David Ware, Ware|Immigration - Metairie, LA
11:15 am

0.75 hr

Worksite Audits and Raids: What to Expect in 2026

Refresher on warrants and subpoenas, employer and employee rights, civil and criminal penalties.

Richard A. Gump Jr., The Law Offices of Richard A. Gump Jr. P.C. - Dallas, TX
Richard B. Roper III, Vartabedian Hester & Haynes LLP - Dallas, TX

Richard A. Gump Jr., The Law Offices of Richard A. Gump Jr. P.C. - Dallas, TX
Richard B. Roper III, Vartabedian Hester & Haynes LLP - Dallas, TX
12:00 pm
Austin Only

Pick up Lunch (in Austin)

Included in registration.
Thursday Afternoon, Oct. 23, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Maggie Murphy, BAL - Austin, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:20 pm

0.75 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Client Expectations and Counseling Challenges in the Trump Era

The Trump Administration’s immigration policy changes have created new challenges for immigration lawyers in setting reasonable client expectations and in advising clients on the legal risks of available courses of action. Discuss strategies to set and manage expectations in a sea of changing circumstances and law.

Jodi M. Goodwin, Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX
Charles Herring Jr., Herring & Panzer, L.L.P. - Austin, TX

Jodi M. Goodwin, Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX
Charles Herring Jr., Herring & Panzer, L.L.P. - Austin, TX
1:05 pm

15-Minute Break
1:20 pm

1.00 hr

Let's Talk about Detention

Deep-dive into the current state of detentions by DHS and other law enforcement authorities, including detentions at court, USCIS, ICE check-ins, and community & workplace raids. Discuss potential options for release from detention and the changing landscape with respect to parole and bond eligibility.

Laura Flores-Dixit, American Gateways - San Antonio, TX
Jodi M. Goodwin, Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX
George Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX

Laura Flores-Dixit, American Gateways - San Antonio, TX
Jodi M. Goodwin, Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX
George Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
2:20 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Challenges of Registration, Compliance, and Maintenance of Status

Address the implications of the resurrection of registration as an enforcement priority and the challenges of compliance. Discuss the expectations for minors and their guardians as to registration, the removal trap of the change of address requirement, and when to use the new G-325R.

Kathleen Campbell Walker, Dickinson Wright PLLC - El Paso, TX
Irene G. Mugambi, Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi P.C. - Dallas, TX

Kathleen Campbell Walker, Dickinson Wright PLLC - El Paso, TX
Irene G. Mugambi, Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi P.C. - Dallas, TX
3:05 pm

10-Minute Break
3:15 pm

0.75 hr

"Routine” Invasiveness: US Border Searches in the Digital Age

What is the Required Quantum of Suspicion — Daunting Search for Reasonableness in our Time

Simon M. Azar-Farr, Simon Azar-Farr & Associates - San Antonio, TX

Simon M. Azar-Farr, Simon Azar-Farr & Associates - San Antonio, TX
4:00 pm

0.75 hr ethics

Ethical Challenges Facing Lawyers in the Constantly Changing Immigration World

Explore how immigration lawyers can continue to practice safely and ethically in the wake of the March 2025 presidential memo, which has raised concerns about potential intimidation of the immigration bar. Discuss recent asylum developments and how to navigate shifting policies and political scrutiny while upholding our professional responsibilities.

Craig Dobson, Dobson Law LLC - New York, NY

Craig Dobson, Dobson Law LLC - New York, NY
4:45 pm

0.75 hr
0.50 hr ethics

The Loss of Funding for Programs Providing Pro Bono Legal Education and Services

Focus on the loss of long-standing bipartisan federal funding for pro bono organizations providing legal education and services to immigrants in removal proceedings and in detention. Discuss the changes in access to information about various forms of humanitarian relief for vulnerable populations, as well as arrests and enforcement at immigration courts and other protected places without due process.

Erica B. Schommer, St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
Edna Yang, American Gateways - Austin, TX

Erica B. Schommer, St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
Edna Yang, American Gateways - Austin, TX
5:30 pm
Austin Only

Adjourn to Reception
Austin Only

NETWORKING RECEPTION (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)

Enjoy refreshments and a networking opportunity with colleagues, conference faculty, and planning committee members.

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, Oct. 24, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Jacqueline L. Watson, JLW Immigration Law Group - Austin, TX
8:00 am
Austin Only

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:30 am

1.00 hr

Case Law Update

Precedential case law updates spanning 2024 to 2025, with a focus on decisions positive for noncitizens where possible! Hear a discussion on Supreme Court updates, as well as interesting precedent from the Fifth Circuit, other Circuits, and BIA. Topics will include asylum, crimmigration, and more!

Jonathan Levy, American Gateways - Austin, TX
Rekha Sharma-Crawford, Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law - Kansas City, MO

Jonathan Levy, American Gateways - Austin, TX
Rekha Sharma-Crawford, Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law - Kansas City, MO
9:30 am

1.00 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Removal Issues

Discuss practical tips and legal strategies to arm yourself and fight for your client against the onslaught of new caselaw, EOIR policy memoranda, OPLA practices, ICE tactics, and other horrific changes in enforcement and removal proceedings under the Trump Administration.

Amelia Ruiz Fischer, Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law - Nacogdoches, TX
Michael Sharma-Crawford, Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law - Kansas City, MO

Amelia Ruiz Fischer, Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law - Nacogdoches, TX
Michael Sharma-Crawford, Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law - Kansas City, MO
10:30 am

15-Minute Break
10:45 am

0.75 hr

Employment Issues

Review current trends in employment-based immigration, including updates and strategies in RFE trends in H-1B, L-1, TN and I-140 Cases; I-9 and worksite compliance & OCAHO updates; PERM backlogs and tips for maintenance of nonimmigrant status; E-Verify compliance and state activity.

Maggie Murphy, BAL - Austin, TX
Daniel N. Ramirez, Monty & Ramirez LLP - Houston, TX

Maggie Murphy, BAL - Austin, TX
Daniel N. Ramirez, Monty & Ramirez LLP - Houston, TX
11:30 am

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

The ABCs of Warrants

Discuss the regulations regarding warrants and how to hold ICE accountable.

Richard B. Roper III, Vartabedian Hester & Haynes LLP - Dallas, TX
Michael Sharma-Crawford, Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law - Kansas City, MO

Richard B. Roper III, Vartabedian Hester & Haynes LLP - Dallas, TX
Michael Sharma-Crawford, Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law - Kansas City, MO
12:15 pm
Austin Only

Pick up Lunch (in Austin)

Included in registration.
Friday Afternoon, Oct. 24, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Edna Yang, American Gateways - Austin, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:35 pm

0.75 hr ethics

Self-Preservation

Join us for an interactive lunchtime discussion focused on actionable tips and tactics to help you safeguard your time, reduce stress, and enhance your capacity for professional excellence without self-sacrifice.

Jennifer Walker Gates, JLW Immigration Law Group - Austin, TX

Jennifer Walker Gates, JLW Immigration Law Group - Austin, TX
1:20 pm

15-Minute Break
1:35 pm

0.75 hr

Sue ‘Em

Strategies, tips and materials for mandamus, APA, class actions, FOIA and FTCA lawsuits against the government.

Jesse Bless, Bless Litigation LLC - Georgetown, MA
Richard S. Fischer, Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law - Nacogdoches, TX
Javier N. Maldonado, Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC - San Antonio, TX

Jesse Bless, Bless Litigation LLC - Georgetown, MA
Richard S. Fischer, Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law - Nacogdoches, TX
Javier N. Maldonado, Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC - San Antonio, TX
2:20 pm

0.75 hr

Parole: An Overview, Current Developments, Future Arguments, and Advance Parole

Provide an overview of parole, address current developments regarding parole, in particular the termination of various parole programs, address arguments that can be made regarding parole, and a discussion of advance parole.

Paul B. Hunker III, De Mott, Curtright and Armendáriz, LLP - Dallas, TX
Rekha Sharma-Crawford, Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law - Kansas City, MO

Paul B. Hunker III, De Mott, Curtright and Armendáriz, LLP - Dallas, TX
Rekha Sharma-Crawford, Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law - Kansas City, MO
3:05 pm

10-Minute Break
3:15 pm

0.75 hr

Texas Legislative Updates and the Correlation with Immigration Policy

Explore how recent Texas legislative efforts intersect with immigration policy at the state and federal levels, with a focus on education, workforce participation, criminalization, and legal challenges. Discuss key bills, implementation trends, and implications for immigrant communities across Texas.

Kristin Etter, Texas Immigration Law Council - Austin, TX
Faye M. Kolly, McChesney Kolly PLLC - Austin, TX

Kristin Etter, Texas Immigration Law Council - Austin, TX
Faye M. Kolly, McChesney Kolly PLLC - Austin, TX
4:00 pm

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Ask the Experts

Hear top immigration lawyers answer your questions and provide solutions to your ethical quandaries. Please submit your questions in advance to ConferenceQA@utcle.org.

Moderator:
Jacqueline L. Watson, JLW Immigration Law Group - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Amelia Ruiz Fischer, Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law - Nacogdoches, TX
Richard S. Fischer, Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law - Nacogdoches, TX
Irene G. Mugambi, Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi P.C. - Dallas, TX
Maggie Murphy, BAL - Austin, TX

Moderator:
Jacqueline L. Watson, JLW Immigration Law Group - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Amelia Ruiz Fischer, Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law - Nacogdoches, TX
Richard S. Fischer, Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law - Nacogdoches, TX
Irene G. Mugambi, Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi P.C. - Dallas, TX
Maggie Murphy, BAL - Austin, TX
5:00 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 October 23, 2025
Day 2 October 24, 2025

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Conference Faculty

Simon M. Azar-Farr

Simon Azar-Farr & Associates
San Antonio, TX

Jesse Bless

Bless Litigation LLC
Georgetown, MA

Kathleen Campbell Walker

Dickinson Wright PLLC
El Paso, TX

Sharvari (Shev) Dalal-Dheini

American Immigration Lawyers Association
Washington, DC

Craig Dobson

Dobson Law LLC
New York, NY

Kristin Etter

Texas Immigration Law Council
Austin, TX

Amelia Ruiz Fischer

Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law
Nacogdoches, TX

Richard S. Fischer

Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law
Nacogdoches, TX

Laura Flores-Dixit

American Gateways
San Antonio, TX

Daniel Galindo

ACLU
New York, NY

Jodi M. Goodwin

Law Office of Jodi Goodwin
Harlingen, TX

Richard A. Gump Jr.

The Law Offices of Richard A. Gump Jr. P.C.
Dallas, TX

Charles Herring Jr.

Herring & Panzer, L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Paul B. Hunker III

De Mott, Curtright and Armendáriz, LLP
Dallas, TX

Faye M. Kolly

McChesney Kolly PLLC
Austin, TX

Jonathan Levy

American Gateways
Austin, TX

Javier N. Maldonado

Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC
San Antonio, TX

Irene G. Mugambi

Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi P.C.
Dallas, TX

Maggie Murphy

BAL
Austin, TX

Daniel N. Ramirez

Monty & Ramirez LLP
Houston, TX

George Rodriguez

Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Richard B. Roper III

Vartabedian Hester & Haynes LLP
Dallas, TX

Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez

Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Erica B. Schommer

St. Mary's University School of Law
San Antonio, TX

Michael Sharma-Crawford

Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law
Kansas City, MO

Rekha Sharma-Crawford

Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law
Kansas City, MO

Jennifer Walker Gates

JLW Immigration Law Group
Austin, TX

David Ware

Ware|Immigration
Metairie, LA

Jacqueline L. Watson

JLW Immigration Law Group
Austin, TX

Edna Yang

American Gateways
Austin, TX

Planning Committee

Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez—Co-Chair

Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Jacqueline L. Watson—Co-Chair

JLW Immigration Law Group
Austin, TX

Simon M. Azar-Farr

Simon Azar-Farr & Associates
San Antonio, TX

Kathleen Campbell Walker

Dickinson Wright PLLC
El Paso, TX

Nicolas Chavez

Chavez & Valko, LLP
Fort Worth, TX

Amelia Ruiz Fischer

Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law
Nacogdoches, TX

Richard S. Fischer

Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law
Nacogdoches, TX

Jodi M. Goodwin

Law Office of Jodi Goodwin
Harlingen, TX

Richard A. Gump Jr.

The Law Offices of Richard A. Gump Jr. P.C.
Dallas, TX

Mona Gupta

Gupta & Wiora, P.C.
Addison, TX

Irene G. Mugambi

Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi P.C.
Dallas, TX

Maggie Murphy

BAL
Austin, TX

Paul Parsons

Paul Parsons, PC
Austin, TX

George Rodriguez

Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Erica B. Schommer

St. Mary's University School of Law
San Antonio, TX

Peter D. Williamson

Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Houston, TX

Edna Yang

American Gateways
Austin, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 15.50 hrs | 3.75 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Immigration and Nationality 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.

California – 15.50 hrs | 3.75 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.

Oklahoma – 18.50 hrs | 4.50 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 – 15.50 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.

Other States – 15.50 hrs | 3.75 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

Continuing Education Credit – 15.50 hrs

If you require continuing education credit for any program or certification that is not otherwise listed please use this credit type. At the completion the program you may claim and certify your hours in your UTCLE Briefcase and you will receive a certificate of completion for your records or to use to self-report your credit to other organizations as needed. If you have any questions or need further assistance please email accreditation@utcle.org.

TX Accounting CPE – 18.50 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 – 15.50 hrs | 3.75 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Immigration and Nationality 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.

California – 15.50 hrs | 3.75 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.

Oklahoma – 18.50 hrs | 4.50 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 – 15.50 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.

Other States – 15.50 hrs | 3.75 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

Continuing Education Credit – 15.50 hrs

TX Accounting CPE – 18.50 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

Austin – Oct 23-24, 2025 – Austin Marriott South

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Webcast – Oct 23-24, 2025

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4415 S Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78744-1802
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A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a special rate of $184 per night. Discounted rate is available until October 13, or until the room block is exhausted, whichever comes first. Book your room online.

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Montalvo Mental Health Solutions, PLLC
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At MMHS, we provide compassionate and comprehensive psychosocial evaluations designed to meet the unique needs of each individual. Our services, available both in English and Spanish, focus on various situations such as VAWA, Visa-U, waivers, political asylum, and deportation cancellation, among others. Conducted virtually through telehealth, our evaluations offer a supportive environment where clients can articulate their experiences and work toward personal milestones. We prioritize effective communication, promptly responding to inquiries via texts, calls, and emails. With our free 15-minute consultation call, we aim to ensure you or your clients feel heard and understood from the very beginning. Whether you're seeking verification letters or psychosocial evaluations, we are dedicated to guiding you on your journey with care and empathy and helping you reach positive milestones in your personal journeys.

Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law

Overview

Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, Oct. 23, 2025

Thursday Afternoon, Oct. 23, 2025

Friday Morning, Oct. 24, 2025

Friday Afternoon, Oct. 24, 2025

Conference Faculty

Planning Committee

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

Austin Marriott South

Accommodations

Parking Information

Our Sponsors

Daniels-Head Insurance Agency

eimmigration by Cerenade

Visalaw.ai

Montalvo Mental Health Solutions, PLLC

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