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2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law eConference

Contains material from Oct 2023

2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law eConference
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Frankly I was a little disappointed. Somebody made the decision to let what has consistently been a solid and objective review of the law/caselaw as it reflects to the practice of Admin. law and let it become infused with a lot of overt political posturing. Overwhelmingly one-sided posturing. If we're going to go down that path then it should be a balanced and objective presentation. Present both sides of the considerations and allow us the opportunity to draw conclusions based on a balanced presentation. I don't mind if we are going to sprinkle some of this political posturing in. It can potentially make the course more interesting and dynamic. I am generally independent minded and often see merit in both sides. But this was far too one-sided at multiple points. I would hate to see political polarization creeping into even our CLE's.

Please continue to offer webinar access to these conferences.

Appreciated the large amount of ethics credit and focus on of-the-moment updates.

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The Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar brings together members of the judiciary, regulatory, and academic communities to engage with practitioners about the latest legislative and case law updates, rule changes, and other timely topics.

Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides No Materials

  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 12.50 | 3.00 ethics
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA
  • Specialization: Administrative Law
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 10/31/2024

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1. Case Law Update: Part I (Oct 2023)

Linda B. Secord, Karen L. Watkins

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Case Law Update: Part I (Oct 2023)

Examine significant administrative law cases issued during the last year.

Originally presented: Sep 2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Linda B. Secord, Austin, TX
Karen L. Watkins, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX

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2. Wellness in the Practice of Law: What Every Lawyer Should Know (Oct 2023)

Michelle Fontenot

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Wellness in the Practice of Law: What Every Lawyer Should Know (Oct 2023)

A look at statistics on lawyer wellness and explore evidence-based tips on how to manage stress and anxiety to avoid losing enthusiasm for the practice of law.

Originally presented: Sep 2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Michelle Fontenot, Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program - Austin, TX

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3. Legislative Update (Oct 2023)

Katherine Farrell, Sara J. Ferris

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Legislative Update (Oct 2023)

A focus on select bills enacted by the 88th Texas Legislature that impact administrative law practitioners. 

Originally presented: Sep 2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Katherine Farrell, Teacher Retirement System of Texas - Austin, TX
Sara J. Ferris, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX

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4. Navigating the Shifting Tides: Helping Courts Handle Administrative Law Transfers and the Potential Effects of the new 15th Court of Appeals (Oct 2023)

Hon. Jeff Rose, Hon. Lawrence M. Doss, Hon. Yvonne T. Rodriguez

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Navigating the Shifting Tides: Helping Courts Handle Administrative Law Transfers and the Potential Effects of the new 15th Court of Appeals (Oct 2023)

Join us as esteemed Texas Court of Appeals justices discuss the transfer of complex administrative law cases from Austin’s 3rd Court of Appeals to courts throughout the state. The panel discusses strategies and collaborative solutions to better assist transferee courts (and thus your clients) when handling these specialized administrative law cases. The panel also discusses the potential changes that the newly-formed 15th Court of Appeals could have on the administrative law landscape.

Originally presented: Sep 2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Hon. Jeff Rose, Rose Resolution Group - Austin, TX
Hon. Lawrence M. Doss, Seventh Court of Appeals - Amarillo, TX
Hon. Yvonne T. Rodriguez, Eighth Court of Appeals - El Paso, TX

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5. Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act: How They Work (Oct 2023)

James A. Hemphill

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Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act: How They Work (Oct 2023)

An overview of the requirements and procedures under Texas’ government transparency statutes and a look at some common issues.

Originally presented: Sep 2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

James A. Hemphill, Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody - Austin, TX

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6. Well, Well, Well … A Holistic Approach to Wellness through the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (Oct 2023)

Lacy Wolff

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Well, Well, Well … A Holistic Approach to Wellness through the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (Oct 2023)

Comprehensive health insurance is only the start. Learn how your employer-sponsored benefits can help you achieve physical, emotional, and financial wellness.

Originally presented: Sep 2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Lacy Wolff, Employees Retirement System of Texas - Austin, TX

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7. The Administrative Law Case: From A to Z (Oct 2023)

Craig R. Bennett

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The Administrative Law Case: From A to Z (Oct 2023)

Taking a case through the SOAH process: a practical outline for prehearing procedures, preparing for the hearing, uploading and organizing evidence, handling the hearing, drafting briefing and exceptions, and appealing the agency final order to the courts.

Originally presented: Sep 2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Craig R. Bennett, Jackson Walker LLP - Austin, TX

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8. Judicial Panel (Oct 2023)

Hon. Kristofer S. Monson, Hon. James "Jimmy" Blacklock, Hon. Rosa Lopez Theofanis, Hon. Maria Cantú Hexsel

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Judicial Panel (Oct 2023)

Engage in an unscripted round-robin discussion, with time for questions from the audience. Please submit your questions in advance to ConferenceQA@utcle.org.

Originally presented: Sep 2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Hon. Kristofer S. Monson, State Office of Administrative Hearings - Austin, TX
Hon. James "Jimmy" Blacklock, The Supreme Court of Texas - Austin, TX
Hon. Rosa Lopez Theofanis, Third Court of Appeals of Texas - Austin, TX
Hon. Maria Cantú Hexsel, 53rd Civil District Court - Austin, TX

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9. Implicit Bias: What Your Brain is Up to When You’re Not Paying Attention (Oct 2023)

Hon. Audrey Moorehead, Jonathan E. Smaby

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Implicit Bias: What Your Brain is Up to When You’re Not Paying Attention (Oct 2023)

Implicit bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our thoughts, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. Because they occur without a person’s awareness or control, they can have a significant and potentially negative impact on the day-to-day lives of lawyers and judges.

Originally presented: Sep 2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Hon. Audrey Moorehead, Dallas County Criminal Court #3 - Dallas, TX
Jonathan E. Smaby, Texas Center for Legal Ethics - Austin, TX

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10. Case Law Update: Part II (Oct 2023)

Linda B. Secord, Karen L. Watkins

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Case Law Update: Part II (Oct 2023)

Examine significant administrative law cases issued during the last year.

Originally presented: Sep 2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Linda B. Secord, Austin, TX
Karen L. Watkins, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX

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11. AI in the Study and Practice of Administrative Law (Oct 2023)

John M. Golden

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AI in the Study and Practice of Administrative Law (Oct 2023)

ChatGPT and its large language model cohorts have captured the public imagination and, for many, raised the specter of an AI-driven revolution to legal education and practice. Survey challenges and opportunities, and report on existing or potential approaches to the use or restriction of modern AI in legal practice and education.

Originally presented: Sep 2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

John M. Golden, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX

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12. Research on Legal Writing (Oct 2023)

Wayne Schiess

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Research on Legal Writing (Oct 2023)

Discuss information about empirical research on legal writing techniques. Research supports plainer writing, reduced use of intensifiers, reduced use of “emotional” words, and use of narrative. Research also supports “connectives” (transitions), priming, and the value of resources, i.e. money.

Originally presented: Sep 2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Wayne Schiess, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX

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13. 2023 Sunset Process for Three Environmental Agencies of Texas (Oct 2023)

Emily Lindley, David Smeltzer, L'Oreal Stepney

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2023 Sunset Process for Three Environmental Agencies of Texas (Oct 2023)

During the summer of 2022, the Sunset Advisory Commission initiated its review of 21 entities in preparation for the 88th Legislative Session. Included in this process were three of the most important environmental agencies in the state of Texas, the Texas Water Development Board, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The speakers provide an overview of the sunset process for their respective agencies and the changes each agency will undergo as a result.

Originally presented: Sep 2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Emily Lindley, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - Austin, TX
David Smeltzer, Public Utility Commission of Texas - Austin, TX
L'Oreal Stepney, Texas Water Development Board - Austin, TX

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14. Changing the Makeup of the Courts (Oct 2023)

Hon. Darlene Byrne, Hon. Amy Clark Meachum

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Changing the Makeup of the Courts (Oct 2023)

Learn about the Texas Legislature’s efforts in the last several years at making significant changes to the structure of the judicial branch of government. The speakers address issues such as redistricting, business courts, the 15th Court of Appeals, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court over the Court of Criminal Appeals, and other proposed and passed judicial branch bills.  

Originally presented: Sep 2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Hon. Darlene Byrne, Third Court of Appeals - Austin, TX
Hon. Amy Clark Meachum, 201st Judicial District Civil Court - Austin, TX

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15. Licensure with a Criminal Record (Oct 2023)

Jason Ray

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Licensure with a Criminal Record (Oct 2023)

“My attorney said taking probation would make it go away!” Criminal matters almost always carry consequences for licensed professionals. Learn how to navigate in-state and out-of-state criminal charges, how to assure your client is making an informed decision, and how to provide the best post-plea evidence to State agencies.

Originally presented: Sep 2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Jason Ray, Riggs & Ray, P.C. - Austin, TX

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16. Consideration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Agency Affairs (Oct 2023)

Angela Downes, Hon. Rudolph K. Metayer

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Consideration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Agency Affairs (Oct 2023)

The 88th legislature and directives from the Governor banned offices and programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion at publicly funded colleges and universities. This mandate will reshape what agencies can and cannot do. Examine recent legislation and its potential impact on agency affairs.

Originally presented: Sep 2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Angela Downes, UNT Dallas College of Law - Dallas, TX
Hon. Rudolph K. Metayer, Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody - Austin, TX

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17. Working with Your Colleagues: Not Working Against Your Enemies (Oct 2023)

Christopher M. Palazola, Jon Porter

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Working with Your Colleagues: Not Working Against Your Enemies (Oct 2023)

Elevate civility and communication practices by addressing uncollegial or uncooperative behaviors and developing plans to foster civil and collegial communications. Hear both government and defense counsel discuss their experiences of poor communication and ways to provide civil and frank discussions.  

Originally presented: Sep 2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Christopher M. Palazola, Texas Medical Board - Austin, TX
Jon Porter, McDonald, Mackay, Porter & Weitz, LLP - Austin, TX