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First Friday Ethics (October 2026)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Oct 2, 2026

10:00 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. (3.00 hr ethics)  Need ethics credit? We’ve got you covered! UT Law CLE’s First Friday Ethics streams live every first Friday of the month, and 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! 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (1.00 hr ethics)Ethical Responsibility in Learning How to Use Technology and AI in Appellate Practice (Replay) Discuss the ethical obligations of appellate attorneys impacted by the use of AI, as well as how appellate courts are beginning to use AI. From the duty of technological competence to the duty to supervise to the duty of candor to the tribunal (and much more), it is critical for appellate practitioners to understand AI’s benefits and risks for their practice, and to know where the boundary lines are drawn. Also, hear about cutting-edge topics, including the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI assistants to record and summarize client communications. Hon. John G. Browning, Of Counsel, The Cole Law Firm, McKinney, Texas and Distinguished Jurist in Residence, Faulkner University School of Law - McKinney, TX 11:05 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. (1.00 hr ethics)Why Self-Care Feels Impossible for Lawyers (Replay)You 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. Marla Mattenson, Mattenson Coaching & Consulting, Inc - Santa Barbara, CA 12:10 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. (1.00 hr ethics)Ethics Lessons from the Hit TV Show “Suits” (Replay)The hit series "Suits" follows new associate Mike Ross in his adventures in big law working under partner Harvey Specter. In aggressively advocating for their clients, this duo uses tactics most attorneys wouldn't normally see in a merger or a hearing before a judge. In this presentation, Texas litigator Brent Turman tracks these fictional attorneys' cases as well as the power struggles within this firm of diverse and interesting characters, explaining whether their on-screen actions comply with specific ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (spoiler alert: most of the time they don't.). Through the lens of this captivating series, Turman provides an entertaining way for attorneys to obtain ethics credit. Brent A. Turman, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. - Dallas, TX If you cannot watch the entire webcast at its scheduled time, register now and view the recording and eCourse when it is available in “Your Briefcase” after the webcast. Earn CLE credit (in TX and CA) on your time!