Live Conferences

Austin – Austin Marriott South – Jun 5-6, 2025

Live Webcast – Jun 5-6, 2025

UT Law CLE's 32nd Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference is the premier program on employment law practice in Texas. By bringing together leading members of the bar, personnel experts, and in-house counsel, the conference offers timely updates, emerging trends, and the variety of perspectives practitioners need. Highlights include:   The Ethical Use of AI Outsmarting the Smartphone: Crucial Evidence Could Be In Your Back Pocket The First Amendment in the Workplace: Not Just for Public Employees Anymore Workplace Accommodations: In-Depth Review and Recent Developments Demonstrative: Trial, Cross Examination, and Voir Dire Fact Finder Chronicles: The Office Edition Employment Law Doctrine Employee Handbook Tips and Trends for 2025 and Beyond Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

Austin – The Otis Hotel Austin – Jun 5-6, 2025

Live Webcast – Jun 5-6, 2025

The Higher Education Taxation Institute (HETI) provides a unique forum for college and university tax professionals from around the country to examine and discuss federal tax issues and compliance, as well as legislative, judicial, regulatory, and administrative changes affecting colleges and universities.  Highlights : Recent Developments in College and University Tax Law reviews recent tax law developments that affect the higher education community, such as Congressional legislation, IRS enforcement measures and pronouncements as well as judicial decisions. Legislative and Policy Update, Learning to Deal With the Chaos that is 2025, provides insight into various legislative proposals being discussed regarding taxation of universities, their endowments, and how school conduct and governance policies are influencing tax policy. Nonresident Alien Tax Update discusses the long-awaited final Treasury Regulations regarding digital content and cloud transactions as related to the international provisions of IRC section 861. Ethics Potpourri: 10 Tips to Help You Sleep at Night provides10 tips to mitigate tax ethics insomnia, from confirming who your client is, what professional standards apply, how to keep up to date and safeguard confidences, when to rely on outside experts, and what your obligations — and options — are when conflicts arise or when you, your client, or an outside expert makes a mistake. Plus, join faculty, planning committee, and attendees at the Thursday Evening Reception.   

STUDIO WEBCAST – Jun 6, 2025

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) Deep in the Heart of the Texas Business Courts: What Attorneys Need to Know (Replay) Hear the ins and outs of the new Texas Business Court, including its jurisdiction, its judges, and its unique procedures. Mitch Ackal, Gray Reed - Houston, TX Brock Niezgoda, Gray Reed - Houston, TX 11:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Developing an AI Governance Program (Replay) Practical guidance and considerations in developing and implementing governance around the internal use of AI. Emily Westridge Black, Shearman & Sterling LLP - Austin, TX Steven Gyeszly, Houston, TX 12:20 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Avoiding Burnout (Replay) Delve into the crucial importance of wellness and burnout prevention in the legal profession. Discover why safeguarding your well-being is essential for sustaining a successful and fulfilling legal career. Kiele Linroth Pace, Pacefirm Consulting, LLC - Austin, TX Michelle Fontenot, Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program - 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!

Austin – The Otis Hotel Austin – Jun 12-13, 2025

Live Webcast – Jun 12-13, 2025

UT Law CLE's 35th Annual Conference on State and Federal Appeals – designed for advanced-level civil appellate practitioners – has earned a reputation as the premier program on appellate practice and procedure in Texas and is a must-attend event for Texas civil appellate practitioners. Topics include:   Fifteenth Court of Appeals Panel 89th Legislature: What Just Happened and How it Affects Your Practice Supreme Court of Texas Panel Effective Strategies for Selecting Your Appellate Points Ethics: Following the Letter and the Spirit of the Rules Secrets of a Successful Reply Brief Lightning Round Topics: Appellate Practice and Procedure Ethics Game Show Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

STUDIO WEBCAST – Jul 11, 2025

10:00 a.m. to 1:35 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 10:45 a.m. (0.75 hr | 0.75 hr ethics) Use of AI in Litigation (Replay) Understanding the basics of how AI works, the dangers and pitfalls with current AI technology, and ways AI can (or should not) be used in litigation. J. Hoke (Trey) Peacock III, Susman Godfrey LLP - Houston, TX 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (0.75 hr | 0.75 hr ethics) When Lawyers Make the News: It’s Not About You. It’s About Your Client. (Replay) With the guidance provided by the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct, the Texas Lawyer’s Creed, and existing ethics opinions, this presentation focuses on ethical considerations lawyers often face when handling cases that make the news and will offer practical guidance on avoiding common pitfalls that arise when your case makes the spotlight. Consider lessons learned from stories and examples of lawyers who themselves made headlines and faced legal trouble for ethical lapses in the scope of client representation. Thomas P. Brandt, Fanning Harper Martinson Brandt & Kutchin, P.C. - Dallas, TX John Husted, Fanning Harper Martinson Brandt & Kutchin, P.C. - Dallas, TX 11:55 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Who’s Your Client? (Replay) Identifying your client seems like a simple issue, but it is frequently complicated, particularly with organizational clients such as partnerships, LLCs, corporations or trusts, or even simply joint return filers. The client’s identity in turn bears on all sorts of ethical and practical issues, including conflicts, where your duties lie, how to advise organizational clients, protect client confidences and privileges, handle communications with others and common interest agreements, etc. Christopher S. Rizek, Holland & Knight - Washington, DC 1:05 p.m. to 1:35 p.m. (0.50 hr | 0.50 hr ethics) Updated Texas Disciplinary Rules: What You Should Know (Replay) New and amended disciplinary rules took effect in October 2024, adding a number of clarifications and additional provisions. Hear a summary of rule changes relevant to Texas practitioners. Olga Kobzar, Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP - 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!

San Antonio – La Cantera Resort & Spa – Jul 30, 2025

The Texas Chapter of NAELA will have its annual meeting and conference in conjunction with the UT Law’s Estate Planning, Guardianship and Elder Law Conference at La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio on Wednesday, July 30th. In addition to the annual meeting, the conference presents topics and issues regarding various aspects in the area of Elder Law.

San Antonio – La Cantera Resort & Spa – Jul 31 - Aug 1, 2025

Live Webcast – Jul 31 - Aug 1, 2025

The Estate Planning, Guardianship and Elder Law Conference, held on July 31 - August 1, 2025 at La Cantera Resort & Spa, San Antonio, TX, presents current developments and practical tips for estate planners and elder law attorneys, offers essential information for guardians ad litem, and provides a must-have set of materials and resources. Whether attending in person or via webcast, participants will benefit from a comprehensive program that addresses key issues and offers valuable insights from experienced professionals. Highlights and Learning Outcomes: Gain insights into recent changes in Medicaid law and policy, effective advocacy strategies, and the enrollment process for Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D. Learn how to recognize potential incapacity in clients, explore lesser restrictive alternatives to guardianship, and understand the practical applications of these alternatives. Discover strategies for handling special assets in estate planning and administration, including minerals, business interests, crypto, cattle, and promissory notes, as well as planning for ranch owners. Examine the ethical and practical uses of AI in law practice, understand the implications of licensed legal paraprofessionals, and explore the ethical considerations in estate planning. Bring your family and friends to a special after dinner dessert and drinks reception on Thursday evening from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Are you a TX NAELA Member? Come a day early and attend the 2025 TX NAELA Summer Conference! The Summer Conference is open ONLY to TX NAELA Members.

Live Webcast (Replay) – Aug 22, 2025

Essential Employment Law is a one-day replay of the HR program led by employment law experts and is designed to provide overviews and updates on issues related to Texas employment law (originally presented in August 2024). Content is extensive and exhaustive with topics ranging from employment-at-will to disparate treatment issues, wage and hour violations, retaliation, FMLA, changes in employment law impacting compliance efforts, and more.  This practical course provides detailed written materials and is ideal for HR professionals and beginning employment lawyers.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Aug 28-29, 2025

Live Webcast – Aug 28-29, 2025

The Car Crash Seminar is the ultimate program for practitioners of all experience levels. In-depth fundamentals take you from initial client contact through trial or settlement, and come away with a definitive set of resource materials and sample forms. Highlights include:   Practical tips and strategies for plaintiff and defense counsel, including managing client expectations, negotiating with insurance adjusters, guidance on the use of medical records, making effective opening statements and closing arguments, and more. The latest hot topics such as Texas auto policies, UM/UIM cases, low property damage cases, and commercial vehicle accidents. Guidance on the ever-changing rules regarding Medicare and Medicaid, workers’ comp, ERISA, hospital and child support liens, and self-funded vs. insured. A discussion on the use of medical illustrations to support your electronic trial presentation. Judicial perspectives on what does and doesn't work well in jury trials. Earn up to 11.75 hours of MCLE credit, including 4.00 hours of ethics credit. Enhance your car crash knowledge. Regardless of your experience level, you don’t want to miss this program!

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Sep 10, 2025

Live Webcast – Sep 10, 2025

Entertainment Law 101 is a perfect overview for new entrants to the field, or a refresher for more seasoned practitioners. Learn the essentials for any entertainment and sports attorney—different paths to becoming an entertainment and sports lawyer; billing structures; practical tips for filing trademarks; and contract drafting tips and litigation pitfalls—and take advantage of opportunities to ask your questions to your colleagues and peers.  Then continue on for the 35th Annual Entertainment Law Institute (ELI), 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.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Sep 11-12, 2025

Live Webcast – Sep 11-12, 2025

UT Law CLE's 59th 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. Don’t miss the chance to hear informative sessions presented by recognized experts in the mortgage lending community.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Sep 11-12, 2025

Live Webcast – Sep 11-12, 2025

Don't miss the 35th Annual Entertainment Law Institute (ELI), 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. This year's topics are expected to include: Recent Developments in Collegiate NIL Deals Is That Fair (Use)? Third Party Trademarks in Film, Print, Video, and Social Media The Trouble with Ticketing Independent Film Finance Deals Rap Battles Legal Issues for Content Creators Selling Your Music: Full Catalog Sales...Or Just a One-Off Master Annual Case Law "Roundup" with Stan Soocher And more! There are also valuable opportunities to interface with faculty and other attendees at the special Networking and Mentoring Luncheon on Thursday, as well as our Thursday Evening Networking Reception (in Austin only). This is truly a gathering you don't want to miss! 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 the essentials for any entertainment and sports attorney—different paths to becoming an entertainment and sports lawyer; billing structures; practical tips for filing trademarks; and contract drafting tips and litigation pitfalls—and take advantage of opportunities to ask your questions to your colleagues and peers. 

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Sep 15-16, 2025

Live Webcast – Sep 15-16, 2025

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. Expected topics include:   Case Law Update: Part I and Part II Fifteenth Court of Appeals Panel Legislative Update Transitioning from Government to Private Practice Supreme Court of Texas Panel Readable Legal Writing Volunteer Legal Services: The Power of Pro Bono Data Privacy Presentations Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Sep 18-19, 2025

Live Webcast – Sep 18-19, 2025

Join us September 18-19, 2025 for the LLCs, LPs and Partnerships Conference, now in its 34th year, features a distinguished faculty of practitioners and academics covering the latest developments in unincorporated entities. The program provides great forms, model agreements, coverage of best practices for key clauses and provisions, and analyzes issues faced by practitioners.

Dallas – Hotel ZaZa Dallas Uptown – Sep 18-19, 2025

Join us for The University of Texas School of Law’s 11th Annual Government Enforcement Institute (UTGEI)—one of the premier enforcement programs in the country, bringing together leading enforcement practitioners, in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and top agency personnel from SEC, DOJ, and more.  UTGEI offers multiple opportunities for engagement and networking with some of the nation’s most prominent authorities on key issues and strategies for protecting companies and executives in government investigations—making this an event you don't want to miss!

Dallas – The Ritz-Carlton – Oct 9-10, 2025

Live Webcast – Oct 9-10, 2025

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!

Houston – The Whitehall Hotel – Oct 14, 2025

Live Webcast – Oct 14, 2025

The 2025 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.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Oct 22, 2025

Live Webcast – Oct 22, 2025

Austin – Austin Marriott South – Oct 23-24, 2025

Webcast – Oct 23-24, 2025

UT Law CLE's 49th Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law is the premier conference for practitioners of all experience levels, who represent clients through their immigration journey. In the constantly changing political climate the conference provides an opportunity to learn from nationally recognized immigration law experts.   The 2-day program offers in-depth discussion on issues at the forefront of immigration practice and provides tools, tips, and guidance on key decision points. Join us and gain strategies to provide the best advocacy for your clients while protecting yourself and your practice in the always evolving world of immigration law.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Nov 6-7, 2025

Live Webcast – Nov 6-7, 2025

UT Law CLE's 30th 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.