Hooked on CLE: September 2026
THIS MONTH: AI, Quantum Computing, and Emerging Technologies: Federal Policy and Regulation • Crisis Management and the Role of Social Media • Large Loads: ERCOT Insights in Managing the Growing Texas Power Grid • Rights and Responsibilities When ICE or Border Patrol Show Up • Ethical and Practical Challenges of Amicus Participation • A Checklist of Tax Considerations for Trust and Will Modifications and Reformations
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 4.00 hrs | 1.00 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 8/31/2027
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First Friday Ethics: August 2026
SPECIAL EDITION: Burnout and the Modern Lawyer: Recovering Clarity Under Pressure -- Marla Mattenson, Founder of Beacons Global dedicated to teaching ethical practices behind the scenes in business, empowering Texas lawyers to achieve. You struggle because your nervous system is doing exactly what it was designed to do: prioritize urgency over restoration. In the high-pressure environment of a modern legal practice, this pattern can lead to chronic stress, burnout, and reduced clarity in communication and decision-making. In this wellness CLE, you’ll learn why traditional self-care often feels impossible for lawyers and how to regulate stress while continuing to work. You’ll leave with practical tools, including the Capture & Compost Method, to recover clarity under pressure, communicate more effectively (including through vocal tone awareness), boost productivity, and experience relief.Why Self-Care Feels Impossible for LawyersYou know self-care matters, yet during a demanding workday it often feels unrealistic or indulgent. In this session, discover why a stressed nervous system naturally prioritizes urgency over restoration and why traditional self-care advice rarely works for lawyers. Learn how to embed small regulation practices throughout your workday to shorten stress cycles, “timebending” how long you remain in a stress response. Your Brain on Burnout Burnout is not just emotional exhaustion, it is a physiological state that changes how your brain processes information, decisions, and reacts to pressure. In this session, learn how chronic stress affects your cognition, communication, and professional judgment, and how to recognize your own stress signals through thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and shifts in vocal tone. Understanding these signals helps you respond more effectively in conversations with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel. Turning Stress Into Relief The thoughts and emotions you push aside during a demanding workday do not disappear, they accumulate. In this session, learn the Capture & Compost Method for recording stressful thoughts and later reflecting on them to identify patterns between thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and behaviors. This practice helps you recover from pressure faster, restore mental clarity, and bring greater focus, meaning, and renewal to your work.
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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First Friday Ethics: August 20263.91 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
Wow - that was terrible. That was the first UT CLE course I've ever taken that I actually thought "this was bad -- should I just walk out/stop listening and do something better with my time?". I hope that UT CLE didn't pay the presenter for this.
Excellent instructor and great topic.
Employment Litigation Hot Topics (2026): Jury Selection, Arbitration Law, and More (Audio Only)
Session 1: Using Jury Selection to Eliminate Your Worst Jurors: Strikes for Cause, Preserving Error, and Batson Challenges - Jury selection (or, more accurately, de-selection) can be one of the most complex and challenging parts of trial, as well as one of the most important. Drill down into some specific issues in jury selection, including how to make strikes for cause, how to preserve jury selection complaints for appeal, and the current state of the law on Batson challenges. Session 2: Changes in Arbitration Law - Hear a discussion of recent changes in arbitration law and effective arbitration practice. Analyze recent arbitration decisions, the AAA’s new Employment Arbitration rules, the new JAMS Labor Arbitration Rules, Mass Arbitration rules, and learn how labor and employment counsel can advocate for their clients most effectively in arbitration. Session 3: Lawyers as “Special Citizens”- How Civility Promotes Our Mission: Understanding the Influence of the Legal Profession on Society - This entertaining presentation gives a glimpse into the back-story of legal education in the U.S., the motivations to encourage lawyers to act as special members of society to study, advocate and guide our actions as citizens and governments; and ending with life-time rules to be followed by lawyers as professionals.
Includes: Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 2.00 hrs | 0.75 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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Employment Litigation Hot Topics (2026): Jury Selection, Arbitration Law, and More (Audio Only)3.5 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
Supreme Court of Texas: Updates and Views from the Bench (2026)
Session 1: Judicial Rules Update - The presentation addresses the proposed and final rule amendments recently issued by the Supreme Court of Texas, including a focus on amendments impacting appellate practitioners. Session 2: Supreme Court of Texas Update - Explore recent opinions issued by the Court in the current term. Session 3: Supreme Court of Texas Panel - Hear a candid conversation among the Justices about what is new at the Court, the state of the docket, and ways practitioners can improve their chances of securing discretionary review for their clients. Session 4: Supreme Court of Texas by the Numbers - The rules have just changed. What do the numbers suggest about how the new process might affect your cases?
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 2.50 hrs
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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Supreme Court of Texas: Updates and Views from the Bench (2026)4.5 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
10 Ways That AI Will Re-Invent the Work Place By 2030
Artificial intelligence (and all its many downstream effects) will accelerate major changes in the work place of the near future. Cover 10 of the most impactful changes we will see over of the next few years, as well as the best strategies for successfully navigating this period of tremendous upheaval.
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.50 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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10 Ways That AI Will Re-Invent the Work Place By 20304.19 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
2026 Federal Employment Law and Policy Updates
Session 1: Federal Employment Law Update - Analyze recent U.S. Supreme Court and Fifth Circuit decisions, federal legislative developments, and administrative actions. Session 2: Wage and Hour Update - An overview of annual developments in the field of wage-and-hour law, including case law updates, regulatory changes, and more. Session 3: NLRB Update - A detailed review of the numerous changes that affect unionized and non-unionized workers and employers that have occurred in the last 12 months under the National Labor Relations Act.
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 2.25 hrs
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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2026 Federal Employment Law and Policy Updates5 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
2026 Fifth Circuit and SCOTUS Update for Appellate Practitioners
Session 1: Update from the Clerk of the Fifth Circuit - An operational update on court operations with an emphasis on practice tips and new applications designed to assist the appellate practitioner. Session 2: U.S. Fifth Circuit Update - A summary of key civil cases from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in the past year. Session 3: U.S. Supreme Court Update - An overview of major decisions and trends from the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2025-2026 term.
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 1.75 hrs
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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2026 Fifth Circuit and SCOTUS Update for Appellate Practitioners4.5 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
2026 State Employment Law Update
Examine employment-related developments under Texas state law, including a discussion of significant new Texas cases. Also, explore important trends developing in other states, and what they might mean for Texas.
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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2026 State Employment Law Update5 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
AI in Practice
Explore the current state of AI adoption by firms and practitioners and how the real-world adoption of AI in the law intersects with the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and Ethics Opinion 705. The session also provides a glimpse of what AI may offer the profession of law in the near future, including AI-fueled dispute resolution.
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 1.00 hr | 1.00 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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AI in Practice4.59 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
Great course on AI in the practice of law!
Developments in Disability Discrimination Law (2026)
A comprehensive review of significant regulatory and court developments under the Americans with Disabilities Act and insights into emerging disability issues.
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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Developments in Disability Discrimination Law (2026)4.17 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
Early Appeals Cast Long Shadows: Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should
Clients often ask whether they can challenge an important early trial court ruling by appeal or mandamus. The key to answering such questions is to consider not whether they can appeal, but whether they should.
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr | 0.25 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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Early Appeals Cast Long Shadows: Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should5 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
Employment Law Public Sector Update (2026)
Hear the latest on matters affecting government employees, including developments in the First Amendment, due process, privacy, political patronage, and state law protections in the public workplace.
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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Ethical and Practical Challenges of Amicus Participation
Rounding up the right friends to set off into the wild west of Texas amicus practice. Including pointers, pitfalls, and practice tips for both state and federal amicus practice.
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.50 hr | 0.50 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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Ethical and Practical Challenges of Amicus ParticipationNot yet rated
Ethical Implications of the Legislature’s New Judicial Performance Standards
The Legislature’s New Judicial Performance Standards have serious ethical implications for lawyers and judges alike. What are they and how do they impact the practice of appellate law in Texas?
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.50 hr | 0.50 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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Ethical Implications of the Legislature’s New Judicial Performance StandardsNot yet rated
Ethics Game Show
Watch shameless appellate practitioners try to outgame each other as they answer ethics questions savvy practitioners need to know.
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr | 0.75 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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Ethics Game Show3.75 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
Judgment Formation: Getting What You Want
Learn tools every good pilot uses to ensure nothing necessary for inclusion in a judgment is overlooked.
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.50 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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Judgment Formation: Getting What You Want5 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
Procedures and Problems with Sealed Records
Procedures for sealing court records are straightforward in federal court, as is the procedure for making sealed records available on appeal. Not so in Texas state courts, thanks to Rule 76a. Serious appellate problems can result from the failure to follow proper sealing procedures in Texas state courts, and those problems may not surface for years, at which point correcting them on appeal may be difficult.
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.50 hr | 0.25 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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Procedures and Problems with Sealed Records4 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
Providing Accommodations in the Workplace: Recent Developments in Caselaw and Practical Tips
An interactive discussion on how to make and address requests for a variety of workplace accommodations under state and federal statutes. Examine workplace accommodations for disability, pregnancy, childbirth, other medical conditions, religion, and military leave. Address hot-button issues including the interaction between the PWFA and the FMLA, requests to work from home, and recent developments expanding employees' rights to reasonable accommodations.
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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Providing Accommodations in the Workplace: Recent Developments in Caselaw and Practical TipsNot yet rated
Public Employee Free Speech: What’s Protected, What’s Not
A discussion of recent First Amendment developments affecting public employers and employees.
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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Public Employee Free Speech: What’s Protected, What’s NotNot yet rated
Rights and Responsibilities when ICE or Border Patrol Shows Up
Discuss the rights of attorneys and clients under the U.S. Constitution and AILA guidance when ICE appears at your place of business, including the important differences between administrative warrants and judicial warrants.
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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Rights and Responsibilities when ICE or Border Patrol Shows Up3.75 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.