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First Friday Ethics: January 2026
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Need ethics credit? We’ve got you covered! UT Law CLE’s First Friday Ethics features some of our best ethics speakers and presentations for a total of 3.00 hrs ethics credit. Fulfill your entire annual ethics requirement in Texas in one day!
(0.50 hr ethics)
Legal Ads: Advice From Veteran Lawyers in Small Firms
This presentation explores how to ethically advertise according to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.
(1.00 hr ethics)
Conflict Transactions: Developments in Navigating Perilous Waters
Recent court opinions and amendments to state legislation have changed the rules for conflict transactions. Panelists discuss steps companies and their stockholders, directors and officers should take before and during deals in light of the changes, and what happens if they don’t.
(1.00 hr ethics)
The Use and Governance of AI in Legal and Compliance Departments
Engage in, and leave with actionable suggestions for, how legal and compliance teams are supporting the use of AI, from piloting a single model within the department to supporting AI governance across the enterprise.
(0.50 hr ethics)
Cyberjustice Interrupted: How Ransomware Turns Risk Into Liability
This CLE explores how ransomware and cyberattacks are impacting law firms and small businesses highlighting their legal, operational, financial, and compliance consequences. Participants gain practical insights into litigation trends, evolving cybersecurity threats, and how to build a human-centered defense through staff training, behavior-based awareness programs, and proactive risk mitigation. The session closes with actionable steps to lower risks and strengthen firm-wide defenses.
Cyberjustice Interrupted: How Ransomware Turns Risk Into Liability
This CLE explores how ransomware and cyberattacks are impacting law firms and small businesses highlighting their legal, operational, financial, and compliance consequences. Participants gain practical insights into litigation trends, evolving cybersecurity threats, and how to build a human-centered defense through staff training, behavior-based awareness programs, and proactive risk mitigation. The session closes with actionable steps to lower risks and strengthen firm-wide defenses.
Stefanie Alexander, Attorney at Law, PLLC - Houston, TX
Melecia McLean, MeltalksCyber - New York, NY
Melecia McLean, MeltalksCyber - New York, NY
(0.50 hr ethics)
Legal Ads: Advice From Veteran Lawyers in Small Firms
This presentation explores how to ethically advertise according to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.
Jefferson K. Brim III, Brim & Brim, P.C. - Austin, TX
Rick Freeman, Austin, TX
Rick Freeman, Austin, TX
(1.00 hr ethics)
Conflict Transactions: Developments in Navigating Perilous Waters
Recent court opinions and amendments to state legislation have changed the rules for conflict transactions. Panelists discuss steps companies and their stockholders, directors and officers should take before and during deals in light of the changes, and what happens if they don’t.
Michael G. O'Bryan, Morrison & Foerster - San Francisco, CA
Scott B. Crofton, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - New York, NY
Abby Davis, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP - Houston, TX
Robert R. Kibby, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Kimberly Spoerri, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP - New York, NY
Scott B. Crofton, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - New York, NY
Abby Davis, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP - Houston, TX
Robert R. Kibby, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Kimberly Spoerri, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP - New York, NY
(1.00 hr ethics)
The Use and Governance of AI in Legal and Compliance Departments
Engage in, and leave with actionable suggestions for, how legal and compliance teams are supporting the use of AI, from piloting a single model within the department to supporting AI governance across the enterprise.
Steven Gyeszly, Valaris - Houston, TX
Chris Miller, General Motors - Detroit, MI
Chris Miller, General Motors - Detroit, MI
Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 3.00 | 3.00 ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 12/31/2026
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Cyberjustice Interrupted: How Ransomware Turns Risk Into Liability (Dec 2025)
Stefanie Alexander, Melecia McLean
0.50
0.50
0.00
0.50 | 0.50 ethics
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Session 1 —37 mins 0.50 | 0.50 ethics
Cyberjustice Interrupted: How Ransomware Turns Risk Into Liability (Dec 2025)
This CLE explores how ransomware and cyberattacks are impacting law firms and small businesses highlighting their legal, operational, financial, and compliance consequences. Participants gain practical insights into litigation trends, evolving cybersecurity threats, and how to build a human-centered defense through staff training, behavior-based awareness programs, and proactive risk mitigation. The session closes with actionable steps to lower risks and strengthen firm-wide defenses.
Originally presented: Sep 2025 LLCs, LPs and Partnerships
Stefanie Alexander,
Attorney at Law, PLLC - Houston, TX
Melecia McLean,
MeltalksCyber - New York, NY
2.
Legal Ads: Advice From Veteran Lawyers in Small Firms (Replay) (Dec 2025)
Jefferson K. Brim III, Rick Freeman
0.50
0.50
0.00
0.50 | 0.50 ethics
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37 mins
Session 2 —37 mins 0.50 | 0.50 ethics
Legal Ads: Advice From Veteran Lawyers in Small Firms (Replay) (Dec 2025)
This presentation explores how to ethically advertise according to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.
Originally presented: Jan 2026 First Friday Ethics (January 2026)
Jefferson K. Brim III,
Brim & Brim, P.C. - Austin, TX
Rick Freeman,
Austin, TX
3.
Conflict Transactions: Developments in Navigating Perilous Waters (Dec 2025)
Michael G. O'Bryan, Scott B. Crofton, Abby Davis, Robert R. Kibby, Kimberly Spoerri
1.00
1.00
0.00
1.00 | 1.00 ethics
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Session 3 —59 mins 1.00 | 1.00 ethics
Conflict Transactions: Developments in Navigating Perilous Waters (Dec 2025)
Recent court opinions and amendments to state legislation have changed the rules for conflict transactions. Panelists discuss steps companies and their stockholders, directors and officers should take before and during deals in light of the changes, and what happens if they don’t.
Originally presented: Oct 2025 Mergers and Acquisitions Institute
Michael G. O'Bryan,
Morrison & Foerster - San Francisco, CA
Scott B. Crofton,
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - New York, NY
Abby Davis,
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP - Houston, TX
Robert R. Kibby,
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Kimberly Spoerri,
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP - New York, NY
4.
The Use and Governance of AI in Legal and Compliance Departments (Dec 2025)
Chris Miller, Steven Gyeszly
1.00
1.00
0.00
1.00 | 1.00 ethics
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Session 4 —59 mins 1.00 | 1.00 ethics
The Use and Governance of AI in Legal and Compliance Departments (Dec 2025)
Engage in, and leave with actionable suggestions for, how legal and compliance teams are supporting the use of AI, from piloting a single model within the department to supporting AI governance across the enterprise.
Originally presented: Oct 2025 Essential Cybersecurity, Privacy, and AI Law
Chris Miller,
General Motors - Detroit, MI
Steven Gyeszly,
Valaris - Houston, TX