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2026 Labor and Employment Law eConference
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2026 Labor and Employment Law eConference
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UT Law CLE's 2026 Labor and Employment Law eConference 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.
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 14.75 | 3.00 ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, OK, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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Sessions
Credit
1.
Federal Employment Law Update (Jul 2026)
Danielle K. Herring, Elizabeth "BB" Sanford
0.75
0.00
0.00
0.75
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Paper
(pdf)
– 39 pgs
Slides
(pdf)
– 34 pgs
Session 1 —46 mins 0.75
Federal Employment Law Update (Jul 2026)
Analyze recent U.S. Supreme Court and Fifth Circuit decisions, federal legislative developments, and administrative actions.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Danielle K. Herring,
Littler Mendelson P.C. - Houston, TX
Elizabeth "BB" Sanford,
The Sanford Firm - Dallas, TX
2.
State Employment Law Update (Jul 2026)
Clara "C. B." Burns, Walter L. Taylor
0.75
0.00
0.00
0.75
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Paper
(pdf)
– 28 pgs
Slides
(pdf)
– 29 pgs
Session 2 —45 mins 0.75
State Employment Law Update (Jul 2026)
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.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Clara "C. B." Burns,
Kemp Smith LLP - El Paso, TX
Walter L. Taylor,
Taylor Law Firm - Colleyville, TX
3.
Wage and Hour Update (Jul 2026)
Aaron Johnson, Abel Martinez
0.75
0.00
0.00
0.75
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Paper
(pdf)
– 15 pgs
Slides
(pdf)
– 30 pgs
Session 3 —46 mins 0.75
Wage and Hour Update (Jul 2026)
An overview of annual developments in the field of wage-and-hour law, including case law updates, regulatory changes, and more.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Aaron Johnson,
Fair Labor Law - Austin, TX
Abel Martinez,
H-E-B - San Antonio, TX
4.
NLRB Update (Jul 2026)
John V. Jansonius, Adam S. Greenfield
0.75
0.00
0.00
0.75
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Paper
(pdf)
– 41 pgs
Slides
(pdf)
– 14 pgs
Session 4 —45 mins 0.75
NLRB Update (Jul 2026)
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.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
John V. Jansonius,
Jackson Walker LLP - Dallas, TX
Adam S. Greenfield,
Greenfield Law Offices, PLLC - Dallas, TX
5.
10 Ways That AI Will Re-Invent the Work Place By 2030 (Jul 2026)
Hugh Forrest
0.50
0.00
0.00
0.50
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Slides
(pdf)
– 17 pgs
Session 5 —32 mins 0.50
10 Ways That AI Will Re-Invent the Work Place By 2030 (Jul 2026)
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.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Hugh Forrest,
Gather & Grow Experiences - Austin, TX
6.
Rights and Responsibilities when ICE or Border Patrol Shows Up (Jul 2026)
Dan Gividen
0.75
0.00
0.00
0.75
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Slides
(pdf)
– 26 pgs
Session 6 —44 mins 0.75
Rights and Responsibilities when ICE or Border Patrol Shows Up (Jul 2026)
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.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Dan Gividen,
Gividen Law, PLLC - Allen, TX
7.
Business Court: A Trial Lawyer's Perspective (Jul 2026)
Jason Boulette, Ryan Clinton, Steven H. Garrett, Michael D. Marin
0.75
0.00
0.00
0.75
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Paper
(pdf)
– 25 pgs
Slides
(pdf)
– 8 pgs
Session 7 —45 mins 0.75
Business Court: A Trial Lawyer's Perspective (Jul 2026)
Hear from the trade secret trial team who won the first jury trial verdict from the Austin Division of the new Texas Business Court. This panel discussion explores business court removal practice, sealing practice, motion and discovery practice, trade secret jury instructions and verdict forms in multi-secret multi-defendant litigation, jury selection, and trial.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Jason Boulette,
Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
Ryan Clinton,
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP - Austin, TX
Steven H. Garrett,
Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
Michael D. Marin,
Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
8.
It’s 2026! Do We Still Need an Employee Handbook? (Jul 2026)
Edward M. Cherof
0.50
0.00
0.00
0.50
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Slides
(pdf)
– 10 pgs
Session 8 —31 mins 0.50
It’s 2026! Do We Still Need an Employee Handbook? (Jul 2026)
As companies explore new ways to communicate with its employees, some question whether they still need an employee handbook. What alternatives can companies consider to ensure they communicate important policies and messages effectively, while still remaining in compliance with the myriad of today’s employment laws?
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Edward M. Cherof,
Jackson Lewis PC - Atlanta, GA
9.
Remote Work: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (Jul 2026)
Sarah E.W. McGahee
0.75
0.00
0.00
0.75
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Paper
(pdf)
– 18 pgs
Slides
(pdf)
– 28 pgs
Session 9 —44 mins 0.75
Remote Work: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (Jul 2026)
Discuss the benefits of a remote workforce, best practices to avoid common pitfalls, and navigating remote worker employment fraud.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Sarah E.W. McGahee,
Dell Technologies - Round Rock, TX
10.
Investigations Done Right: Best Practices for Employers and Counsel (Jul 2026)
Jennifer M. Trulock
0.75
0.75
0.00
0.75 | 0.75 ethics
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Slides
(pdf)
– 36 pgs
Session 10 —47 mins 0.75 | 0.75 ethics
Investigations Done Right: Best Practices for Employers and Counsel (Jul 2026)
A poorly handled workplace investigation can create more risk than the underlying complaint. Effective investigations require thoughtful planning, impartial fact-gathering, and careful documentation, while avoiding mistakes that can undermine credibility or increase legal exposure. Employers and counsel must also consider key privilege issues, including when attorney-client privilege may apply, and best practices for reaching and communicating investigation outcomes.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Jennifer M. Trulock,
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP - Dallas, TX
11.
Using Jury Selection to Eliminate Your Worst Jurors: Strikes for Cause, Preserving Error, and Batson Challenges (Jul 2026)
Mike Golden
0.50
0.00
0.00
0.50
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Paper
(pdf)
– 39 pgs
Slides
(pdf)
– 36 pgs
Session 11 —30 mins 0.50
Using Jury Selection to Eliminate Your Worst Jurors: Strikes for Cause, Preserving Error, and Batson Challenges (Jul 2026)
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.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Mike Golden,
The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX
12.
Changes in Arbitration Law (Jul 2026)
Karen Fitzgerald, W. Gary Fowler
0.75
0.00
0.00
0.75
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Paper
(pdf)
– 14 pgs
Slides
(pdf)
– 20 pgs
Session 12 —44 mins 0.75
Changes in Arbitration Law (Jul 2026)
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.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Karen Fitzgerald,
Fitzgerald Law - Dallas, TX
W. Gary Fowler,
JAMS - Dallas, TX
13.
Lawyers as “Special Citizens”- How Civility Promotes Our Mission: Understanding the Influence of the Legal Profession on Society (Jul 2026)
Claude E. Ducloux
0.75
0.75
0.00
0.75 | 0.75 ethics
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Paper
(pdf)
– 2 pgs
Slides
(pdf)
– 40 pgs
Session 13 —43 mins 0.75 | 0.75 ethics
Lawyers as “Special Citizens”- How Civility Promotes Our Mission: Understanding the Influence of the Legal Profession on Society (Jul 2026)
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.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Claude E. Ducloux,
Attorney at Law - Austin, TX
14.
Public Sector Update (Jul 2026)
Natalie G. DeLuca, Robert W. Schmidt
0.75
0.00
0.00
0.75
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Paper
(pdf)
– 93 pgs
Slides
(pdf)
– 36 pgs
Session 14 —46 mins 0.75
Public Sector Update (Jul 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.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Natalie G. DeLuca,
Harris County Attorney's Office - Houston, TX
Robert W. Schmidt,
Robert W. Schmidt Law Firm - Austin, TX
15.
Developments in Disability Discrimination Law (Jul 2026)
Laura M. Merritt, Natalie Rougeux
0.75
0.00
0.00
0.75
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Paper
(pdf)
– 27 pgs
Slides
(pdf)
– 17 pgs
Session 15 —44 mins 0.75
Developments in Disability Discrimination Law (Jul 2026)
A comprehensive review of significant regulatory and court developments under the Americans with Disabilities Act and insights into emerging disability issues.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Laura M. Merritt,
Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
Natalie Rougeux,
Rougeux & Associates PLLC - New Braunfels, TX
16.
Providing Accommodations in the Workplace: Recent Developments in Caselaw and Practical Tips (Jul 2026)
Caitlin Boehne, Victoria Martin Phipps
0.75
0.00
0.00
0.75
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Paper
(pdf)
– 17 pgs
Slides
(pdf)
– 57 pgs
Session 16 —45 mins 0.75
Providing Accommodations in the Workplace: Recent Developments in Caselaw and Practical Tips (Jul 2026)
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.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Caitlin Boehne,
Kaplan Law Firm - Albuquerque, NM
Victoria Martin Phipps,
Texas A&M University - College Station, TX
17.
Public Employee Free Speech: What’s Protected, What’s Not (Jul 2026)
Matt Bachop, Dennis P. Duffy
0.75
0.00
0.00
0.75
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Paper
(pdf)
– 40 pgs
Slides
(pdf)
– 15 pgs
Session 17 —46 mins 0.75
Public Employee Free Speech: What’s Protected, What’s Not (Jul 2026)
A discussion of recent First Amendment developments affecting public employers and employees.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Matt Bachop,
Deats, Durst & Owen, P.L.L.C. - Austin, TX
Dennis P. Duffy,
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC - Houston, TX
18.
A Long Look Back: 50 Years of Practicing Employment Law (Jul 2026)
Michael W. Fox
0.50
0.25
0.00
0.50 | 0.25 ethics
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Slides
(pdf)
– 23 pgs
Session 18 —34 mins 0.50 | 0.25 ethics
A Long Look Back: 50 Years of Practicing Employment Law (Jul 2026)
One lawyer’s reflections on a five-decade journey as employment law emerged as a distinct discipline—marked by the shift from collective to individual rights—set against sweeping changes in technology, courtroom practice, and the business of law.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Michael W. Fox,
Arbitrator - Austin, TX
19.
Who Is the "Employer"? Individual Liability for Workplace Sexual Harassment Under Texas Labor Code §§ 21.141 and 21.142 (Jul 2026)
Jonathan L.R. Baeza, Michael J. Ritter
0.50
0.00
0.00
0.50
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Paper
(pdf)
– 12 pgs
Paper
(pdf)
– 18 pgs
Session 19 —32 mins 0.50
Who Is the "Employer"? Individual Liability for Workplace Sexual Harassment Under Texas Labor Code §§ 21.141 and 21.142 (Jul 2026)
Your client's supervisor harassed an employee—but is that supervisor also an "employer" under Texas law? Plaintiff and defense counsel unpack how Texas's 2021 sexual harassment amendments are reshaping personal liability exposure under §§ 21.141 and 21.142.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Jonathan L.R. Baeza,
Baeza Law Firm - El Paso, TX
Michael J. Ritter,
Ritter Law PLLC - San Antonio, TX
20.
What’s Your Case Worth? (Jul 2026)
Alan Bush, M. Todd Slobin, Michael W. Twomey
0.75
0.25
0.00
0.75 | 0.25 ethics
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Paper
(pdf)
– 14 pgs
Slides
(pdf)
– 38 pgs
Session 20 —46 mins 0.75 | 0.25 ethics
What’s Your Case Worth? (Jul 2026)
Lights, camera, valuation! Ever wonder how opposing counsel on the other side of the “v.” is sizing up your case? Now’s your chance to find out. Learn how practitioners from both sides of the v. value the same facts.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Alan Bush,
Bush Mediation - Houston, TX
M. Todd Slobin,
Shellist Lazarz Slobin LLP - Houston, TX
Michael W. Twomey,
Dykema - Houston, TX
21.
AI in Practice (Jul 2026)
Jason Boulette
1.00
1.00
0.00
1.00 | 1.00 ethics
Downloadable Materials
Transcript
(txt)
Paper
(pdf)
– 29 pgs
Slides
(pdf)
– 25 pgs
Session 21 —60 mins 1.00 | 1.00 ethics
AI in Practice (Jul 2026)
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.
Originally presented: Jun 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Jason Boulette,
Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX