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Changes and Trends Affecting
2024 Special Needs Trusts

2024 Live Conference coming up Feb 15 in Austin. Info and registration »
2024 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

The 20th Annual Changes and Trends Affecting Special Needs Trusts brings together nationally recognized professionals in the SNT field, features the latest updates and hot topics, and offers a great set of materials including sample forms, drafting tips, sample language, and resources.

2024 Nonprofit Organizations

2024 Live Conference coming up Feb 8 in Austin. Info and registration »
2024 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

Don’t miss the 41st Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute, featuring nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations.  The Institute offers in-depth discussion on the issues most relevant to your organization or practice, with two days of presentations, targeted tracks, and opportunities to attend small-group "master classes" for a deeper dive on key topics. Join a day early for the Nonprofit Organizations Fundamentals—a perfect overview for new entrants and seasoned practitioners in the field. It provides focused attention on core issues for both private foundations and charitable organizations, as well as opportunities ask questions of experts and colleagues.

2024 Nonprofit Organizations Fundamentals

2024 Live Conference coming up Feb 7 in Austin. Info and registration »
2024 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

The 2024 Nonprofit Organizations Fundamentals is the perfect overview for new entrants and seasoned practitioners in the field, with focused attention on core issues for both private foundations and charitable organizations, as well as opportunities to ask questions of experts and colleagues.  Continue on for the 41st Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute for two full days of nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations.

David W. Robertson
2024 Admiralty Law

2024 Live Conference coming up Feb 2 in Houston. Info and registration »
2024 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

UT Law CLE's 32nd Annual David W. Robertson Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference is the leading annual event that focuses on legal developments in the specialized areas of admiralty and maritime law. The conference offers a unique opportunity for practitioners to stay abreast of global and national developments affecting case law, contracts, and civil procedure. Join us in-person only in Houston.

2024 Renewable Energy Law Institute

2024 Live Conference coming up Jan 30 in Austin. Info and registration »
2024 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

The 19th Annual Renewable Energy Law Institute blends law, economics, technology, finance, tax, and regulatory policy. The conference aims to inform industry participants, legal and financial advisers, as well as key legislative and regulatory policymakers and staff. Join leading attorneys and industry experts in wind, solar, and storage for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide.

2024 Renewable Energy Law Essentials

2024 Live Conference coming up Jan 29 in Austin. Info and registration »
2024 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

Stanley M. Johanson
2023 Estate Planning

2023 Live Conference coming up Dec 15 in Austin. Info and registration »
2023 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

Join legendary Texas Law Professor Stanley M. Johanson as he leads his Estate Planning Workshop, which offers timely topics, lively discussion, and practical advice.   You’re also invited to register for our 71st Annual Taxation Conference for the latest developments in tax regulations, policy, and legislation. Join us on Wednesday: Focus on Business Planning and/or Thursday: Focus on Tax Controversy.

2023 Taxation Conference: Day 2 - Focus on Tax Controversy

2023 Live Conference coming up Dec 14 in Austin. Info and registration »
2023 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

UT Law CLE’s 71st 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 2-day agenda format from last year! The topics will be grouped according to the subject matter and each day will have a cohesive theme. Join us on Wednesday: Focus on Business Planning and/or Thursday: Focus on Tax Controversy.   Continue Friday with Professor Stanley M. Johanson’s popular Estate Planning Workshop offering lively discussion, practical advice, and updates.

2023 Taxation Conference: Day 1 - Focus on Business Planning

2023 Live Conference coming up Dec 14 in Austin. Info and registration »
2023 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

UT Law CLE’s 71st 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 2-day agenda format from last year! The topics will be grouped according to the subject matter and each day will have a cohesive theme. Join us on Wednesday: Focus on Business Planning and/or Thursday: Focus on Tax Controversy.   Continue Friday with Professor Stanley M. Johanson’s popular Estate Planning Workshop offering lively discussion, practical advice, and updates.

Parker C. Fielder
2023 Oil, Gas, and Energy Tax

2023 Live Conference coming up Nov 16 in Houston. Info and registration »
2023 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

Join leading members of the oil, gas and energy tax community—including senior government officials, IRS staff, corporate energy and tax counsel, and members of the energy tax bar—at the 16th Biennial Parker C. Fielder Oil, Gas, and Energy Tax Conference. This nationally recognized event is a unique collaboration between The University of Texas School of Law and the Chief Counsel’s Office of the IRS, and provides an exchange of views and perspectives between the private sector and the Service.    The 2023 program features a sophisticated array of presentations, panels, and discussions on current energy industry and taxation issues, including: Keynote Presentation by IRS LB&I Deputy Commissioner, Douglas W. O’Donnell An overview of current issues in the energy sector—where are we now and where might we be headed? An examination of current energy deals, deal structures, and transactional considerations A discussion on IRS examinations and interaction between the industry and the government Concurrent Tracks focused on hot topics in Oil and Gas Taxation or in the Energy Transition space Don’t miss the chance to hear directly from nationally recognized experts and key personnel at the IRS on multiple taxation issues impacting the oil, gas, and energy industry. 

Jay L. Westbrook
2023 Bankruptcy

2023 Live Conference coming up Nov 15 in Austin. Info and registration »
2023 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

Now in its 42nd year, UT Law CLE's Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference is one of the premier bankruptcy programs in the nation. The conference attracts a stellar national faculty of prominent judges, academics, and practitioners. This year’s day and a half conference provides an in-depth focus on current topics in business and consumer bankruptcy.   Program highlights: The perennial favorite Recent Developments will have two sessions: Professor Jay L. Westbrook will lead the opening session to discuss the year’s most important cases, and then Thursday afternoon, Debbie Langehennig leads a panel for a deeper dive into recent business and consumer cases. Two sessions on Subchapter V that will provide an overview of today’s relevant hot topics and cases along with a thorough discussion of what’s new and what is yet to come that may impact your practice in this area. Select from Friday morning concurrent tracks: Business Track including Appeals of Bankruptcy Sales and Other Appellate Issues: A review of the latest bankruptcy appellate decisions, including MOAC Mall Holdings LLC v. Transform Holdco LLC and its anticipated effect on the finality of sale orders. Consumer Track including Student Loan Litigation: Easier than You Think: “Student loans are not dischargeable in bankruptcy.” That’s the prevailing view…but it’s entirely wrong. This panel examines recent developments in student loan law and discusses how bankruptcy attorneys can help clients eliminate their student loan debt. Multiple opportunities to network including the Thursday Evening Networking Reception and Wednesday Evening Akard Lecture and Reception. Join us Wednesday evening for the John C. Akard Distinguished Lectureship on Coerced Debt: New Data on Debt and Domestic Violence delivered by Professor Angela Littwin, The University of Texas School of Law, with commentary by Teresa A. Sullivan, University of Virginia. Professor Littwin presents brand-new data from her National Science Foundation study of coerced debt, which occurs when the batterer in an abusive relationship uses fraud or coercion to incur debt in his partner’s name. New findings will include the eligibility of participants’ coerced debts for relief under bankruptcy and other debtor-creditor law as well as the effect of coerced debt on participants’ credit scores. If you are attending the Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference on Thursday and Friday, you may RSVP for the Wednesday evening Akard lecture when registering for the conference. If you would like to attend the Wednesday evening Akard Lecture, live at the Four Seasons Austin, but are not planning to register for the Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference, please complete the registration form online.

Bernard O. Dow
2023 Leasing Institute

2023 Live Conference coming up Nov 10 in Houston. Info and registration »
2023 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

The Bernard O. Dow Leasing Institute – Texas’ preeminent leasing conference – brings together experts in real estate law and finance for a focused day of programming on the latest leasing issues. Join us in person ONLY this year in Houston.

2023 Entertainment Law Institute

2023 Live Conference coming up Nov 9 in Austin. Info and registration »
2023 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

Don't miss the 33rd Annual Entertainment Law Institute (ELI), now co-sponsored by The University of Texas School of Law and the Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. ELI continues to bring together an outstanding faculty of nationally-regarded practitioners and industry insiders to keep entertainment lawyers up to date on the latest emerging trends, issues and breaking developments in music, film, games, and digital media. The full agenda will be coming soon! Topics will include: NIL Update Legal Issues with Music Touring Intro to AI: Registering Works that Incorporate Artificial Intelligence True Crime Podcasting: Legal Issues and Considerations Protecting an Artist's Legacy with Estate Planning Tales from the Trenches: Recurring Litigation Practice Minefields in Entertainment Law Cases LIVE EDITION! Entertainment Law Update Podcast Drafting Fair Use Opinion Letters and Defamation Letters for Your Productions Copyright Termination and Renegotiating Old Deals Navigating the Minefield of AI Generated Content The Business of Rock & Roll Photography Everything’s Bigger in Texas! A Texas Live Event GC Roundtable Join us a day early for Entertainment Law 101—a perfect overview for new entrants to the field, or a refresher for more seasoned practitioners. Learn what it takes to become a sports lawyer, understand the ins and outs of running an independent music business, gain the essentials of copyright and trademark law for working in the arts, and more. WEDNESDAY ELI WELCOME EVENT! Following the 101 program, join TESLAW at Scholz's Biergarten and Bowling Alley for food, fun and bowling! Free for ALL conference attendees and faculty. Further details will be provided closer to the event.

2023 Entertainment Law 101

2023 Live Conference coming up Nov 8 in Austin. Info and registration »
2023 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

Entertainment Law 101 is a perfect overview for new entrants to the field, or a refresher for more seasoned practitioners. Learn what it takes to become a sports lawyer, understand the ins and outs of running an independent music business, gain the essentials of copyright and trademark law for working in the arts, and more. Then continue on for the 33rd Annual Entertainment Law Institute (ELI), now co-sponsored by The University of Texas School of Law and the Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. ELI continues to bring together an outstanding faculty of nationally-regarded practitioners and industry insiders to keep entertainment lawyers up to date on the latest emerging trends, issues and breaking developments in music, film, games, and digital media.

2023 Immigration Law

2023 Live Conference coming up Nov 2 in Austin. Info and registration »
2023 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

In a constantly changing political climate, navigating the law is more important than ever. UT Law CLE's 47th Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law is ideal for practitioners of all experience levels and provides an opportunity to learn from nationally recognized experts.   The 2-day program offers in-depth discussion on issues at the forefront of immigration practice and provides tools, forms, tips, and guidance on key decision points, including the increasing importance of removal and relief from removal. Gain strategies to provide the best advocacy for your clients while protecting yourself and your practice. 2023 highlights include: Hear national policy updates and what to expect on immigration in 2024. Update on the Texas Supreme Court’s proposals to license non-attorneys to practice law in limited areas and to allow for non-attorneys to have equity interests in certain legal service providers.  Case Law Updates: The Good, the Bad, and the … Ugly Coverage of non-compliant and knotty NTAs, crimmigration, changes to prosecutorial discretion, complexities involved in family-based cases, and much more. Interact with faculty, fellow practitioners and pro bono organization representatives during Thursday’s Networking Reception and Pro Bono Mixer.

2023 Patent Law - Austin

2023 Live Conference coming up Nov 2 in Austin. Info and registration »
2023 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

UT Law's 28th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute covers the latest developments in patent law and features a sophisticated array of prosecution and litigation topics. Hear from nationally recognized faculty including senior IP counsel of major corporations, patent prosecution and litigation experts from around the nation, U.S. District Court Judges, and leading academics. 

2023 Gas and Power

2023 Live Conference coming up Oct 27 in Houston. Info and registration »
2023 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

The 2023 Gas and Power Institute, is a one-day program that features timely topics relevant to the gas and power industry in light of the changing landscape of rules, regulation, legislation, and environmental requirements. The Institute also provides essential information and resources on the latest industry and market climate.

2023 Cybersecurity

2023 Live Conference coming up Oct 26 in Houston. Info and registration »
2023 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

Cyber intrusions—ransomware attacks, data breaches, hacking, and other threats—continue to make headlines and affect companies and organizations of all sizes.    Essential Cybersecurity Law is a one-day, extensive program designed to walk through key legal issues, regulatory updates, and other considerations for protecting your company and clients during a cybersecurity incident and response. This year’s program features:   Updates on current SEC priorities and pending state privacy legislation that will impact companies of all sizes A detailed walkthrough of the key components of an incident response plan, followed by an interactive luncheon workshop for a sample breach/response scenario A look at the legal and ethical implications of AI and other emerging technology A panel on “The Role of the Board: Before, During and After a Cyber Incident” Hear directly from leading practitioners, and in-house counsel, to get the latest updates on regulatory actions and litigation, and gain detailed and practical guidance for implementing internal controls and responding to a data breach. 

William W. Gibson, Jr.
2023 Mortgage Lending

2023 Live Conference coming up Oct 11 in Austin. Info and registration »
2023 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

UT Law CLE's 57th Annual William W. Gibson, Jr. Mortgage Lending Institute presents current developments and industry trends, offers practical information on real estate lending, financing and title issues, and provides a must-have set of materials and resources. This year's highlights include: Updates from the legislature and the courts, along with focused sessions on Advanced Commercial Lending and Residential Lending. The United States’ Attorney's Office provides insight on how to spot the red flags for avoiding mortgage fraud.  Insight into hot topics like contesting property tax appraisals, FDIC receiverships, bankruptcy, and loan workouts and modifications. Hear updates from the 88th Legislative Session and how they will impact the mortgage industry. A review of the various uses, types of escrow agreements, escrow agent options, regulatory and drafting concerns and form availability.

2023 Mergers and Acquisitions

2023 Live Conference coming up Oct 5 in Dallas. Info and registration »
2023 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

UT Law CLE’s Mergers and Acquisitions Institute is the leading private M&A conference of its kind in the U.S. for the latest deal trends, structures, pitfalls and opportunities in M&A. The combination of a cutting-edge program with nationally recognized speakers, prestigious U.S. and international sponsors, the Byron Egan Whiskey Tasting, invaluable networking opportunities, and much more, makes this an event you won’t want to miss! The full agenda will be coming soon! Topics will include: Texas Business Courts: The Dawn of a New Era Carveouts: Still a Piece of Cake? WTF Does ESG Really Mean for M&A? Shifting Sands or Quicksand?: Negotiating Antitrust Risk in Today’s Climate Distressed M&A: What’s So Different From Healthy Deals? Energy Dealmaking Mock Negotiation of Key Indemnification Provisions Getting the Piper Paid: Successfully Navigating the RWI Claims Processes Deal Ethics Pop Quiz with Glenn West