Studio Webcasts

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!

Updates in Gas and Power

STUDIO WEBCAST – Oct 22, 2026

2026 Updates in Gas and Power - 9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (3.25 hr)Join us to hear the latest and most essential updates impacting the gas and power industry this year. This year's updates  focus on data center development, including power and natural gas needs, co-location, commercial needs, and other big picture review of the development process. Also, hear about the reliability assessment for ERCOT and a general state of the market update.  9:20 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. (0.50 hr) Keynote: Energy Shock—A Rapidly Evolving Energy Landscape. Kenneth B. Medlock III, Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University - Houston, TX  9:55 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. (0.50 hr) Data Center Development: Power and Natural Gas Needs Brandon Lobb, Troutman Pepper Locke - Houston, TX  10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (0.50 hr) Data Center Development: Co-Location Gene Alessandrini, CyrusOne - Hockessin, DE  11:05 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. (0.50 hr) Trending Issues in Developing Data Centers Data center development is exploding and the contractual, regulatory and legal aspects are likewise changing rapidly. This presentation analyzes some of these issues and trends confronting attorneys working on data center development projects. Craig R. Enochs, Reed Smith LLP - Houston, TX Carolyn E. Shellman, Butler Snow LLP - Austin, TX  11:40 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. (0.75 hr) Data Center Development: Big Picture Review of Needs and Other Concerns that Arise in the Development Process Shawn Cumberland, EnCap Energy Transition - Houston, TX David Haug, Bildmore - Houston, TX  12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (0.50 hr) Reliability Assessment for ERCOT in the Age of Large Load Uncertainty Winter Storm Uri shifted the focus of resource adequacy from hot summer days to cold winter nights, and ERCOT redesigned its reliability assessment as a result. How reliable is the grid today? What impacts are battery energy storage and solar having on grid reliability, and what will be the impact from new proposed large data-centers? Warren Lasher, Lasher Energy Consulting - TX If you cannot watch the entire webcast at its scheduled time, register now and view the recorded eCourse when it is available in “Your Briefcase” after the webcast. Earn CLE credit (in TX and CA) on your time!

First Friday Ethics (November 2026)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Nov 6, 2026

10:00 a.m. to 1:30 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 10:45 a.m. (0.75 hr ethics)Recent Significant Amendments to Trial and Appellate Court Sanctions Rules Learn about the new, very significant amendments to Texas trial and appellate court sanctions rules that are presently scheduled to go into effect on October 1, 2026.Scott Rothenberg, Law Offices of Scott Rothenberg - Bellaire, TX 10:55 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. (0.75 hr ethics)AI Governance and Training Best Practices (Replay) This session examines emerging AI governance frameworks for in-house legal departments, including the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) and its implications for corporate compliance programs. The presentation explores practical approaches to AI training and acceptable use policies, evaluating the pros and cons of different governance models and equipping corporate counsel with actionable strategies for responsible AI adoption. Jonathon K. Hance, Bracewell LLP - Houston, TX 11:50 p.m. to 12:35 p.m. (0.75 hr ethics)Ethics Game Show (Replay) Watch shameless appellate practitioners try to outgame each other as they answer ethics questions savvy practitioners need to know. Brandy Wingate Voss, Law Offices of Brandy Wingate Voss, PLLC - Edinburg, TX Hon. Karin Crump, Third Court of Appeals - Austin, TX Sam Houston, Houston Dunn, PLLC - San Antonio, TX 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (0.75 hr ethics)  Access to Justice (Replay) State Bar of Texas Immediate Past President, Santos Vargas, will speak about access to justice and his “Stand With Santos” campaign and share highlights of his presidency of the State Bar. Santos Vargas, Immediate Past President State Bar of Texas - San Antonio, 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!