UT Law Continuing Legal Education Studio Webcasts Catalog

The FTC’s Proposed Non-Compete Rule: What Texas Lawyers Need to Know

STUDIO WEBCAST – Feb 16, 2023

11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. (1.00 hr) The FTC’s Proposed Non-Compete Rule: What Texas Lawyers Need to Know Join two frequent litigators of non-compete issues in Texas presenting: What exactly would the FTC’s proposed rule prohibit? How does the FTC define a prohibited “non-compete” clause? How different is the FTC’s proposed rule from existing Texas non-compete law? If the proposed rule is adopted, what will Texas employers need to do? How will it affect Texas non-compete lawsuits? What, if anything, should Texas employers do now in anticipation of the proposed rule? Suzanne Lehman Johnson, Lehman Johnson Law PLLC - Houston, TX Zach Wolfe, Zach Wolfe Law Firm - Houston, 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!

Now available in eCourse format:
New FTC Proposal and Non-Competes (Preorder Only)
1.00 hr $65 Preorder

First Friday Ethics (February 2023)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Feb 3, 2023

10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (3.00 hr | 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! This month includes: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) A Legal Ethics Wish List (REPLAY) Law firm General Counsels and Risk Managers have wish lists…of what they hope their colleagues already know about the Rules of Professional Conduct and how to apply them. This presentation explores many things that are, no doubt, on those wish lists, including a working understanding of the conflict of interest rules, tools to help navigate those rules (like engagement letters and “I’m Not Your Lawyer” letters), the difference between the attorney-client privilege and the lawyer’s ethical duty of confidentiality, and a proper appreciation of the application of the “No Contact” Rule. The presentation also provides some practical tips to help create a culture of sound risk management practices to help keep the attendee from getting on the General Counsel’s or Risk Manager’s naughty list. A.J. Singleton, Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC - Lexington, KY 11:10 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. (0.75 hr | 0.75 hr ethics) Protecting Privilege? The Evolving Role of Attorney-Client Privilege in Cybersecurity Incidents and Responses (REPLAY) This session analyzes the advantages and limitations of including outside counsel during incident response. Jeremy Rucker, Spencer Fane - Plano, TX 12:05 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. (0.75 hr | 0.75 hr ethics) Acting Ethically Even While Seething with Dislike (REPLAY) Here we are, trying to be ethical professionals in the middle of a swirling culture of contempt. It has become very easy to see clients and counsel who disagree with us, not as merely incorrect, but as worthless and defective. How do we function ethically within today’s culture? Together we'll lay out cutting-edge behavioral research, ancient wisdom, current anecdotes, and common sense to create a pathway beyond mere tolerance and co-existence. DeDe Church, DeDe Church & Associates, LLC - Austin, TX 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (0.50 hr | 0.50 hr ethics) Recent Changes to the Advertising and Solicitation Rules: The Highlights (REPLAY) Comprehensive changes to the Texas Disciplinary Rules governing advertisements and solicitations became effective in 2021. This presentation highlights some of the most notable changes. Jason Panzer, Herring & Panzer, L.L.P. - Austin, 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!

Now available in eCourse format:
First Friday Ethics (February 2023)
3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics $155

First Friday Ethics (January 2023)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Jan 6, 2023

10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (3.00 hr | 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! This month includes: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Sign Right Here A survey of provisions for your attorney client agreements from “must haves” to “optional”clauses. Claude E. Ducloux, Attorney at Law - Austin, TX 11:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) You’ve Received a Grievance or Sanctions Motion – What Now? (REPLAY) Receiving a grievance or a sanctions motion can be very upsetting for lawyers, but it doesn’t have to be. Please join Scott Rothenberg for an informative, reassuring, step-by-step process on what to do when a grievance or sanctions motion comes knocking at your office door. Scott Rothenberg, Law Office of Scott Rothenberg - Bellaire, TX 12:20 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. (0.50 hr | 0.50 hr ethics) Mental Health in Light of Difficult Clients and Difficult Practices (REPLAY) How to develop post-traumatic growth and be psychologically and emotionally strong when working in the ongoing stress of working with trauma survivors. Review self-care and maintaining balance both professionally and personally. Bernadette Hassan Solórzano, Our Lady of the Lake University Community Counseling Service - San Antonio, TX 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (0.50 hr | 0.50 hr ethics)TBD Redaction “Fails" (REPLAY) This presentation explains how to properly shield confidential information in public filings. Matthew Murrell, The University of Texas at Austin School of Law - Austin, 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!

Now available in eCourse format:
Sign Right Here
1.00 hr | 1.00 Ethics $75
First Friday Ethics (January 2023)
3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics $150

First Friday Ethics (December 2022)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Dec 2, 2022

10:00 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. (3.00 hr | 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! This month includes: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) A Legal Ethics Holiday Season Wish List It’s the Holiday Season, y’all, and even law firm General Counsels and Risk Managers have Holiday Wish Lists…of what they hope their colleagues already know about the Rules of Professional Conduct and how to apply them. This presentation explores many things that are, no doubt, on those Wish Lists, including a working understanding of the conflict of interest rules, tools to help navigate those rules (like engagement letters and “I’m Not Your Lawyer” letters), the difference between the attorney-client privilege and the lawyer’s ethical duty of confidentiality, and a proper appreciation of the application of the “No Contact” Rule. The presentation also provides some practical tips to help create a culture of sound risk management practices to help keep the attendee from getting on the General Counsel’s or Risk Manager’s Naughty List. A.J. Singleton, Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC - Lexington, KY 11:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Setting Boundaries with Clients and Colleagues (Replay) Using mindset mastery practices to improve attorney wellness by setting boundaries in your work. Kiele Linroth Pace, Pacefirm Consulting, LLC, Austin, TX 12:20 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Ethics Issues for Transactional Practice Non-engagement, disengagement and third party payment of legal fees are ethical issues that often arise in transactional practice. The session considers these and other ethics issues in the context of representing music clients. Christian Castle, Christian Castle, Austin, 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!

Now available in eCourse format:
Ethics Issues for Transactional Practice
0.75 hr | 0.75 Ethics $75
A Legal Ethics Holiday Season Wish List
1.00 hr | 1.00 Ethics $75
First Friday Ethics (February 2023)
3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics $155
First Friday Ethics (December 2022)
3.25 hrs | 3.25 Ethics $155

Essential Technology Competence for Attorneys (Replay)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Nov 16, 2022

10:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. (3.50 hr | 3.50 hr ethics) Essential Technology Competence for Attorneys (Replay) Technology competency is no longer an option for attorneys. It is essential to your practice and your ethical obligations to your clients, and is constantly evolving. This half-day course walks through some of the most important areas for technology competency—communication, handling redaction, cybersecurity and privacy protection, e-discovery, e-filing and more—and offers practical tips to implement in your practice, as well as common pitfalls to avoid. Speakers: LISA ANGELO, Angelo Law Firm PLLC HON. JEFF BOYD, Supreme Court of Texas JOHN G. BROWNING, Spencer Fane MATTHEW MURRELL, The University of Texas at Austin School of Law HON. XAVIER RODRIGUEZ, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas ELIZABETH ROGERS, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP 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!

First Friday Ethics (October 2022)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Oct 7, 2022

Now available in eCourse format:
First Friday Ethics (October 2022)
3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics $150

Taking Service to the Next Level: Improving Customer Service in A New Era

STUDIO WEBCAST – Sep 7, 2022

11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. (1.00 hr) Taking Service to the Next Level: Improving Customer Service in A New Era In the professional services industry, providing quality service to our clients is paramount. We often forget to evaluate our services from our clients’ perspectives and upgrade our systems and processes to meet the demands of our clients. Clients are expecting faster, accessible services with a plethora of ways to communicate and interact including online scheduling, texting, and quick responses. To anticipate and meet expectations, lawyers evaluate their existing systems and operations and take actions to improve their customer service. In this new era of the sophisticated, tech-savvy, educated client, learn how to take your customer service to the next level. Ruby L. Powers, Powers Law Group, P.C., Houston, 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!

Now available in eCourse format:
Taking Service to the Next Level: Improving Customer Service in A New Era
1.00 hr | 0.25 Ethics $65

Law Firm Management Reports: Key Information You Should Have to Run Your Firm

STUDIO WEBCAST – Aug 10, 2022

11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. (1.00 hr) Law Firm Management Reports: Key Information You Should Have to Run Your Firm Join Derek Barto as he details how to monitor the health of your practice using law firm management reports including, key figures to monitor and get the information on time and with confidence. Derek Barto, Armanino LLP, Segundo, CA 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!

Now available in eCourse format:
Law Firm Management Reports: Key Information You Should Have to Run Your Firm
1.00 hr $65
Hooked on CLE: February 2023
4.00 hrs | 1.00 Ethics $99

The Business Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Why it Matters in the Boardroom, the Courtroom, and Every Room (REPLAY)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Aug 10, 2022

12:50 p.m. to 2:05 p.m. (1.25 hr | 1.25 hr ethics) The Business Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Why it Matters in the Boardroom, the Courtroom, and Every Room (REPLAY) Sofia Adrogué, Diamond McCarthy LLP - Houston, TX Carolyn Benton Aiman, Sempra Infrastructure LLC, Houston, TX Hon. Ernest Aliseda, DHR Health, Edinburg, TX Victoria Lazar, TechnipFMC, Houston, TX Arturo G. Michel, City of Houston, Houston, 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!

Law Firm Trust Accounts: How to Adopt Best Practices to Make Sure You Stay in Compliance

STUDIO WEBCAST – Jul 7, 2022

11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. (1.00 hr) Law Firm Trust Accounts: How to Adopt Best Practices to Make Sure You Stay in Compliance This course explores an overview of trust accounting rules and how to review your trust accounts to quickly spot issues, including, tips and recommendations for maintaining best practices around this critically important function. Derek Barto, Armanino LLP, Segundo, CA 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!

Now available in eCourse format:
Law Firm Trust Accounts – How to Adopt Best Practices to Make Sure You Stay in Compliance
1.00 hr $65
Hooked on CLE: November 2022
4.00 hrs | 1.00 Ethics $99

Non-Compete Essentials: From Drafting to Litigating (REPLAY)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Jun 9, 2022

11:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (3.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Non-Compete Essentials (REPLAY) This four-part short course will cover the essentials of Texas non-compete law, covering the entire life cycle of a non-compete, from drafting, to hiring an employee who has a non-compete, to the exit interview, demand letter, TRO hearing, temporary injunction hearing, summary judgment, trial, and appeal. Join moderator Zach Wolfe and other leading experts as they explore: Part 1: Basics of Texas Non-Compete Law and Drafting the Non-Compete Part 2: Hiring an Employee With a Non-Compete Part 3: TRO and Temporary Injunction Hearing Part 4: Enforcing the Non-Compete: Summary Judgment Through Trial and Appeal Featuring speakers: (Moderator) Zach Wolfe, Houston; Paloma Ahmadi, San Antonio; Elisaveta “Leiza” Dolghih, Robert Ford, Houston; Dallas; Kendyl Hanks, Austin; Christopher D. Porter, Houston. 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!

First Friday Ethics (June 2022)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Jun 3, 2022

10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (3.00 hr | 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! This month includes: 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (1.25 hr | 1.25 hr ethics) The Business Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Why it Matters in the Boardroom, the Courtroom, and Every Room Sofia Adrogué, Diamond McCarthy LLP - Houston, TX Carolyn Benton Aiman, Sempra Infrastructure LLC, Houston, TX Hon. Ernest Aliseda, DHR Health, Edinburg, TX Victoria Lazar, TechnipFMC, Houston, TX Arturo G. Michel, City of Houston, Houston, TX 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Know Pro Bono? Yes to Pro Bono! Why and How to Get Billable Hours for Your Soul Watch this CLE to know why pro bono is important for you, your firm, and your community. Learn how to navigate your pro bono journey and start making it rain for your soul. Tu N. Nguyen, The Law Office Tu Nguyen, PLLC - Dallas, TX 1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (0.75 hr | 0.75 hr ethics) Job Duties: Ethical Challenges in the Attorney-Paralegal Relationship This session reviews common ethical pitfalls in the attorney-paralegal relationship, including avoiding inadvertent breaches of confidentiality and the unauthorized practice of law. Lynn Crossett, Texas State University-San Marcos, 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!

Now available in eCourse format:
Job Duties: Ethical Challenges in the Attorney-Paralegal Relationship
0.75 hr | 0.75 Ethics $65
Understanding How Pro Bono Works and Ways to Navigate
0.75 hr | 0.75 Ethics $70
The Business Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Why it Matters in the Boardroom, the Courtroom, and Every Room
1.25 hrs | 1.25 Ethics $80
First Friday Ethics (June 2022)
3.25 hrs | 3.25 Ethics $150

First Friday Ethics (May 2022)

STUDIO WEBCAST – May 6, 2022

10:00 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. (3.00 hr | 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! This month includes: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) You’ve Received a Grievance or Sanctions Motion – What Now? Scott Rothenberg, Law Office of Scott Rothenberg - Bellaire, TX Receiving a grievance or a sanctions motion can be very upsetting for lawyers, but it doesn’t have to be. Please join Scott Rothenberg for an informative, reassuring, step-by-step process on what to do when a grievance or sanctions motion comes knocking at your office door. 11:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Ethics and the Duty of Loyalty (REPLAY) Robert Denby, Vinson & Elkins LLP, Houston, TX Claude E. Ducloux, Attorney at Law, Austin, TX The lawyer’s fiduciary responsibilities are at the core of ethics programs everywhere and include the duty to refrain from conflicts of interest. But in a modern society, where lawyers freely move between large firms with sophisticated clients, should the firm and client have a right to waive such traditional conflicts of interest to hire new talent? There is a growing movement to allow firms and lawyers to provide advance consent to situations that are currently barred by conflict of interest rules, as well as organized opposition to “taking the wrecking ball to client loyalty.” Find out what’s going on and see what you think! 12:20 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Effective Engagement Letters and Other Simple Risk-Management Tools (REPLAY) A.J. Singleton, Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC, Lexington, KY This ethics CLE presentation will look at engagement letters and how they can be used as a risk management tool. Along they way, the presentation will provide practical tips to help lawyers avoid conflict of interest pitfalls and to assist in controlling client expectations about the scope of the representation. 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!

Now available in eCourse format:
You’ve Received a Grievance or Sanctions Motion – What Now?
1.00 hr | 1.00 Ethics $70
First Friday Ethics (May 2022)
3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics $150

Essential Technology Competence for Attorneys

STUDIO WEBCAST – Apr 13, 2022

12:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. (3.50 hr | 3.50 hr ethics) Technology competency is no longer an option for attorneys. It is essential to your practice and your ethical obligations to your clients, and is constantly evolving. This half-day course walks through some of the most important areas for technology competency—communication, handling redaction, cybersecurity and privacy protection, e-discovery, e-filing and more—and offers practical tips to implement in your practice, as well as common pitfalls to avoid. INSTRUCTORS LISA ANGELO, Angelo Law Firm PLLC HON. JEFF BOYD, Supreme Court of Texas JOHN G. BROWNING, Spencer Fane MATTHEW MURRELL, The University of Texas at Austin School of Law HON. XAVIER RODRIGUEZ, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas ELIZABETH ROGERS, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP 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!

Now available in eCourse format:
First Friday Ethics (March 2023) (Preorder Only)
3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics $155 Preorder
Essential Technology Competence for Attorneys
3.50 hrs | 3.50 Ethics $170
Hooked on CLE: July 2022
4.00 hrs | 1.00 Ethics $99
Answer Bar: Maximizing Technology in Your Law Practice
5.00 hrs | 3.75 Ethics $165

First Friday Ethics (April 2022)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Apr 1, 2022

10:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. (3.25 hr | 3.25 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! This month includes: Acting Ethically Even While Seething with Dislike (REPLAY) DeDe Church & Associates, LLC, Austin, TX Here we are, trying to be ethical professionals in the middle of a swirling culture of contempt. It has become very easy to see clients and counsel who disagree with us, not as merely incorrect, but as worthless and defective. How do we function ethically within today’s culture? Together we'll lay out cutting-edge behavioral research, ancient wisdom, current anecdotes, and common sense to create a pathway beyond mere tolerance and co-existence. Ethics of Contract Drafting (REPLAY) Claude E. Ducloux, Attorney at Law - Austin, TX Do you have to tell your opposing counsel about a mistake they made if the mistake helps you? What if they change a term and you don’t catch it before it’s been signed? Join Claude Ducloux as he discusses 6 common situations where the wrong decision can cost you money, and even a grievance. Voir Dire Becomes Voir Google: Ethical Concerns of 21st Century Jury Selection (REPLAY) John G. Browning, Spencer Fane - Plano, TX Engaging in online research about prospective jurors can yield game-changing information, but there are ethical risks for lawyers in doing so. Using real world examples from cases and ethics opinions, this program offers invaluable guidance for lawyers in navigating the ethical boundaries of turning voir dire into “voir Google.” The Ethical Traps of Joint Representations in IP Cases (REPLAY) Justin Cohen, Holland & Knight LLP, Dallas, TX This presentation covers the ethical issues involved in representing multiple parties in the same patent or trademark case, such as privilege, confidentiality, conflicts, disputes, and negotiating settlements. 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!

Now available in eCourse format:
First Friday Ethics (April 2022)
3.25 hrs | 3.25 Ethics $150

Lessons From the Kennedy Assassination for Cross-Examination

STUDIO WEBCAST – Mar 10, 2022

10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. (0.75 hr) If ever there was an event about which witnesses should have agreed, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy was that event, but the eyewitnesses could not agree about even the most basic details of what happened in plain view in Dealey Plaza. Why and how do eyewitnesses fail to remember correctly even the most basic details of what they observed? What can trial lawyers learn from discrepancies in witness accounts of famous historical events, including the Kennedy assassination and the sinking of the Titanic? 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!

Now available in eCourse format:
Lessons From the Kennedy Assassination for Cross-Examination
0.75 hr $60
Hooked on CLE: June 2022
4.00 hrs | 1.00 Ethics $99

First Friday Ethics (March 2022)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Mar 4, 2022

10:30 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. (3.00 hr | 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! This month includes: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Acting Ethically Even While Seething with Dislike DeDe Church Here we are, trying to be ethical professionals in the middle of a swirling culture of contempt. It has become very easy to see clients and counsel who disagree with us, not as merely incorrect, but as worthless and defective. How do we function ethically within today’s culture? Together we'll lay out cutting-edge behavioral research, ancient wisdom, current anecdotes, and common sense to create a pathway beyond mere tolerance and co-existence. 11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Approaches to Privilege During Deposition Breaks Jason Boulette In an age of Zoom depositions, it is more important than ever to understand that different jurisdictions take different approaches the question of privilege during deposition breaks, with some disallowing any privilege at all once the deposition commences and others taking a more nuanced approach. Join Jason Boulette as he explores these different approaches, what they share in common, and where they differ sharply. 12:50 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Everyday Strategies for Avoiding Professional Misconduct and Sanctions (REPLAY) Scott Rothenberg No attorney wants to be on the receiving end of a trial court sanctions order or grievance committee finding of professional misconduct. This presentation provides practical, thoughtful recommendations to help you avoid both. 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!

Now available in eCourse format:
Acting Ethically Even While Seething with Dislike
0.75 hr | 0.75 Ethics $65
Approaches to Privilege During Deposition Breaks
1.00 hr | 1.00 Ethics $75
First Friday Ethics (February 2023)
3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics $155
First Friday Ethics (October 2022)
3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics $150
First Friday Ethics (March 2022)
3.25 hrs | 3.25 Ethics $150

First Friday Ethics (February 2022)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Feb 4, 2022

10:30 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. (3.00 hr | 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! This month includes: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Ethics in Departing Employee Litigation (REPLAY) Zach Wolfe If you've handled a departing employee lawsuit, you’re probably familiar with the typical legal issues such as non-competes and trade secrets, but do you know how to address the typical ethical issues? Join Zach Wolfe In this one-hour course, as he provides practical guidance on dealing with recurring ethical issues in departing employee litigation. 11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Dealing with Digital Detractors: What You Need to Know About Responding to Negative Online Reviews (REPLAY) John G. Browning A lawyer’s online presence and reputation are more important than ever, but what are the ethical boundaries in dealing with negative online reviews? Join John Browning as he uses real world examples from ethics opinions, disciplinary actions, and lawsuits nationwide, providing valuable insight and practical guidance on the best ways to ethically deal with such online criticism. 12:50 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Attorney Wellness: Speaking Up, Reaching Out (REPLAY) Stephanie Townsend Allala Mental health issues are taboo discussions at the workplace, yet when attorneys consider suicide, it's often a result of work-related stress. Explore real-world tips and information on how to spot a mental health crisis in someone you work with, and what to do once you are aware of a problem. 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!

Now available in eCourse format:
First Friday Ethics (February 2022)
3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics $150

First Friday Ethics (January 2022)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Jan 7, 2022

10:30 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. (3.00 hr | 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! This month includes: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Conflicts of Interest: You Can’t Be Everyone’s Best Friend…or their Lawyer Claude E. Ducloux, Attorney at Law, Austin, TX Did you know that almost 10% of malpractice cases are caused by conflicts of interest. Join us for “Conflicts of Interest: You Can’t Be Everyone’s Best Friend, or Their Lawyer”. This will be a practical review of Conflicts rules and situations which can arise. Do you know the 4 situations when you are prohibited from dual representation? How do you make a full disclosure that satisfies your duties before you seek of wavier? Join us and find out. 11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Cybersecurity During a Pandemic: What To Do Now To Help Protect Your Organization Against Cyberattack (REPLAY) John Ansbach, Stroz Friedberg, Dallas, TX Organizational cybersecurity is a significant challenge in normal times. During the pandemic, with limited resources and geographically dispersed staff, including IT and information security personnel, the challenge can feel insurmountable. Discuss the current elevated threat landscape and ways in which nonprofits can improve and bolster their defenses to cyber-attacks, despite the ongoing workplace burdens associated with COVID-19. 12:50 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Too Many Entities (REPLAY) Thomas H. Watkins, Husch Blackwell LLP, Austin, TX As more “deals” are put together, more entities are used to facilitate the “deal." Assess the huge liability risk for clients and lawyers if litigation is the end result. 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!

Now available in eCourse format:
Conflicts of Interest: You Can’t Be Everyone’s Best Friend…or their Lawyer
1.00 hr | 1.00 Ethics $75
eSupplement to the 29th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference
2.00 hrs | 2.00 Ethics $105
eSupplement to the 34th Annual Health Law Conference (Preorder Only)
3.00 hrs | 2.50 Ethics $145 Preorder
First Friday Ethics (January 2022)
3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics $150
First Friday Ethics (March 2023) (Preorder Only)
3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics $155 Preorder

First Friday Ethics (December 2021)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Dec 3, 2021

9:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (3.00 hr | 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! This month includes: 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Effective Engagement Letters and Other Simple Risk-Management Tools This ethics CLE presentation will look at engagement letters and how they can be used as a risk management tool. Along they way, the presentation will provide practical tips to help lawyers avoid conflict of interest pitfalls and to assist in controlling client expectations about the scope of the representation. A.J. Singleton, Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC, Lexington, KY 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Cybersecurity and Remote Lawyering – Ethical Duty of Technology Competence Join Elizabeth Rogers as she explores the implications of the ethical duty of technology competence in the context of remote lawyering and overcoming privacy and confidentiality challenges for attorneys. What is happening now, lessons learned, how to remotely work in a secure way using hybrid transitions and protocols with network security going forward. Elizabeth Rogers, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Austin, TX 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Ethics: The True Cost of Representation (REPLAY) When a client discloses a terrible truth or reveals an unspeakable purpose, what obligations do the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Conduct place on an attorney? What happens when it’s time for an attorney to move on? Explore the unexpected answers given by the Rules using both recent and historic real world cases. Jason Boulette, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P., Austin, 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!

Now available in eCourse format:
Effective Engagement Letters and Other Simple Risk-Management Tools
1.00 hr | 1.00 Ethics $75
First Friday Ethics (December 2021)
3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics $150
Answer Bar: LLCs and Partnerships Formation
9.00 hrs | 2.00 Ethics $325
Answer Bar: LLCs and Partnerships Formation
9.25 hrs | 2.00 Ethics $395

Studio Webcasts

Managing Your Workforce in an Age of Mobility, Flexibility and Generational Shifts (REPLAY)

Fourth Amendment and More: 2022 Technology Case Law Wrap-Up

First Friday Ethics (April 2023)

Artist Rights: The Future of the Copyright Royalty Board for Songwriters

Religious Accommodation: A Conflict of Rights

Previous Studio Webcasts Now Available On Demand

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