73^rd Annual

Taxation Conference

Austin Dec 3-4, 2025 AT&T Conference Center $695 Individual | $795 after Nov 19 $625 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $725 after Nov 19 $555 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $655 after Nov 19

Live Webcast Dec 3-4, 2025 $795 Individual $715 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) $635 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) $100 Add-on rate for in-person registrants

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PREMIER SPONSOR

EVENT SPONSORS
ABIP, P.C.
Gray Reed
Porter Hedges LLP

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION
American Academy of Attorney-CPAs (link)

Overview

UT Law CLE’s 73rd Annual Taxation Conference presents the expertise and in-depth analysis essential to understanding where tax law is, where it came from, and where it is going. With a renowned slate of regional and national speakers, the conference is a must attend event for those looking to keep current amidst a dramatically changing tax landscape.

We're continuing the prior year's agenda format! The topics are grouped according to the subject matter and each day will have a cohesive theme. Join us on Wednesday for Focus on Business Planning and Thursday for Focus on Tax Controversy.

Continue Friday with Professor Stanley M. Johanson’s popular Estate Planning Workshop offering lively discussion, practical advice, and updates.

Planning Committee

Craig M. Bergez—Chair

Porter Hedges LLP
Houston, TX

Michael L. Cook—Vice-Chair

Cook Brooks Johnson PLLC
Austin, TX

Maxine Aaronson

Attorney at Law
Dallas, TX

R. Gordon Appleman

Holland & Knight LLP
Fort Worth, TX

Stanley L. Blend

Clark Hill, PLC
San Antonio, TX

Barbara Spudis de Marigny

Baker Botts
Houston, TX

Christina Doherty

FCA Corp
Houston, TX

Dennis B. Drapkin

Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Dallas, TX

Aparna Koneru

EY
Houston, TX

Gordon J. Martens

Martens Law
Austin, TX

Kenton E. McDonald

McDonald & Adkins, LLP
Corpus Christi, TX

Lee Meyercord

Holland & Knight
Dallas, TX

Christina A. Mondrik

Mondrik & Associates
Austin, TX

Fred F. Murray

Gainesville, FL

Patrick L. O'Daniel

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Austin, TX

T. Charles Parr III

ABIP, P.C.
San Antonio, TX

Robert D. Probasco

Texas A&M University School of Law
Fort Worth, TX

Catherine C. Scheid

Attorney at Law
Houston, TX

Joshua Smeltzer

Gray Reed
Dallas, TX

Jaime Vasquez

Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry
San Antonio, TX

Key Dates

Austin – Dec 3-4, 2025 – AT&T Conference Center

Live Webcast – Dec 3-4, 2025

Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $695.00 Regular pricing: Nov 19, 2025

$795.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $625.00 Regular pricing: Nov 19, 2025

$725.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $555.00 Regular pricing: Nov 19, 2025

$655.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Nov 21, 2025

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Nov 24, 2025

Individual
Group (5 registrants minimum)
Group (10 registrants minimum)
Add-on
Last day for cancellation (full refund): Nov 21, 2025

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Nov 24, 2025

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

The University of Texas at Austin
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX
877.744.8822 (reservations)
Map

Accommodations

We’ve arranged a room block at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center 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

Parking is available in the conference center's attached garage, as well as Rowling Hall Garage. Both garage entrances are located on W 20th St. Guests may self-park or use the hotel's valet services at the University Avenue entrance. Parking rates are subject to change without notice.

Self-parking fees:

Hourly Parking:
0-30 minutes, $3
31-60 minutes, $4
1– 2 hours, $6
2– 3 hours, $9
3– 4 hours, $12
4– 5 hours, $15
5– 8 hours, $18
8– 24 hours, $21
Lost ticket, $42

Valet Parking Rates:
Daily valet: $21
Overnight valet: $38

Additional Information

The Conference will take place in Classroom 203, which is located on level M2 of the conference center.

Our Sponsors

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

Chamberlain Hrdlicka

Chamberlain Hrdlicka is a diversified business firm with offices in Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia and San Antonio. The firm represents both public and private companies, as well as individuals and family-owned businesses across the nation. The firm offers counsel in appellate law, bankruptcy, commercial and probate litigation, construction law, corporate, employee benefits, energy and maritime law, ERISA, estate planning and administration, intellectual property, international and immigration law, labor and employment, privacy and data security, real estate, securities and finance, tax controversy and tax planning.
www.chamberlainlaw.com
ABIP, P.C.

ABIP is a Texas-based CPA and advisory firm with offices in San Antonio and Houston. ABIP’s client service approach is to seek and assist with value contributions as organizations grow. This approach is collaborative and technical to achieve the desired and unique goals of each client.

While each client has different needs, ABIP’s services help clients focus on their core business. The available services are robust and include access to an international network of member firms. Their clients include privately held businesses, family legacy offices, start-up companies, high-net-worth individuals, non-profits, and government entities. To learn more, please reach us at 210.341.2581.
www.abipcpa.com
Gray Reed

Gray Reed's Tax Practice Group offers comprehensive legal counsel on international and federal tax matters to clients ranging from individuals to multinational corporations. Our expertise spans a wide range of areas, including corporate and partnership taxation, mergers and acquisitions, international tax, cryptocurrency, and tax controversy. Our tax planning and structuring team works closely with clients to structure deals in a cost-effective manner that achieves the client’s objectives with minimal exposure to tax. In tax controversy, we offer skilled representation at all levels, from IRS audits to litigation in federal courts. Many of us hold advanced degrees in tax or accounting, are Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and/or are current or former CPAs. As part of a full-service firm, we can address a broad spectrum of legal needs beyond taxation, serving as trusted advisors throughout our clients' business lifecycles.
www.grayreed.com
Porter Hedges LLP

Founded in 1981, Porter Hedges is a full-service Houston-based law firm with an office in Oklahoma City. We provide the highest quality work across a range of industries, with particular preeminence in the energy sector. As leading practitioners, we are committed to excellence across our firm and favor an efficient, value-minded approach to serving our clients. We develop practical and integrated solutions to complex challenges that we approach with a business-oriented mindset.

Porter Hedges tax lawyers help businesses, exempt organizations, and individuals plan and achieve their financial objectives while maximizing their tax advantages. We integrate tax planning, transactional assistance, and tax controversy resolution in advising clients on all aspects of federal, state, local, and international taxation. Our tax lawyers regularly assist company owners and executives, chief financial officers, tax directors, bankers, outside accountants, and other advisors in creating sophisticated solutions for complex tax challenges.
www.porterhedges.com
American Academy of Attorney-CPAs

The American Academy of Attorney-CPA is committed to safeguarding the right of the public to access the unique expertise of professionals who are or have been dually-qualified as Attorneys and Certified Public Accountants. Our mission is to provide members with quality education, opportunities to interface with other Attorney-CPAs, and resources to support and develop their professional practices. Dually-licensed Attorney-CPAs offer a far more advanced and superior option than an expert in just a single field. The skillsets required for both of these specialists are unique; the attorney must be able to devise creative and persuasive solutions within the constraints of the law, whereas the CPA can advise on the financial aspects and monetary ramifications of key operating decisions.
www.attorney-cpa.com

73rd Annual

Taxation Conference

Austin Dec 3-4, 2025 AT&T Conference Center $695 Individual | $795 after Nov 19 $625 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $725 after Nov 19 $555 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $655 after Nov 19

Live Webcast Dec 3-4, 2025 $795 Individual $715 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) $635 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) $100 Add-on rate for in-person registrants

Register

Related products: Materials

Overview

Planning Committee

Craig M. Bergez—Chair

Michael L. Cook—Vice-Chair

Maxine Aaronson

R. Gordon Appleman

Stanley L. Blend

Barbara Spudis de Marigny

Christina Doherty

Dennis B. Drapkin

Aparna Koneru

Gordon J. Martens

Kenton E. McDonald

Lee Meyercord

Christina A. Mondrik

Fred F. Murray

Patrick L. O'Daniel

T. Charles Parr III

Robert D. Probasco

Catherine C. Scheid

Joshua Smeltzer

Jaime Vasquez

Key Dates

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

Accommodations

Parking Information

Additional Information

Our Sponsors

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