Live Conferences

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

Live Webcast – Sep 11-12, 2025

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Apr 10-11, 2025

Live Webcast – Apr 10-11, 2025

The  29th Annual Land Use Conference offers high-level, detailed coverage of the key issues, strategies, challenges, tools, and opportunities facing municipalities, counties, and developers. It focuses on real-world problems with practical solutions presented by an outstanding faculty, including developers' attorneys, land use planners, local government attorneys, engineers, and state and local regulators.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Sep 12-13, 2024

Live Webcast – Sep 12-13, 2024

UT Law CLE's 58th 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: The popular two-part Case Law Update, presented by Amanda Granger and Richard White, provides updates on recent and significant Texas cases involving new legal concepts which materially alter or extend current jurisdiction. Niles Holmes, Brian Morris, and Tom Whelan provide a two-part session exploring the many options to workouts, foreclosure, deed-in-lieu, receivership and judicial and non-judicial remedies. Dr. Will McIntosh from Affinius Capital delivers insights on where interest rates and mortgage marking are likely heading, in Thursday’s Luncheon presentation, Interest Rates and The Mortgage Market: What’s Next?  Transaction Lessons Learned at the Courthouse, presented by J. Edwin Martin, introduces creative ways to create winning paper trails focusing on the transactional documents presented to trial courts.  John Bruce in FinCEN Developments explores the government regulatory activity of FinCEN as it relates to real estate and real estate lending. Don’t miss the chance to hear these great sessions and many more presentations presented by recognized experts in the mortgage lending and servicing community. 

Austin – DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin – Apr 4-5, 2024

Live Webcast – Apr 4-5, 2024

The 28th Annual Land Use Conference offers high-level, detailed coverage of the key issues, strategies, challenges, tools, and opportunities facing municipalities, counties, and developers. It focuses on real-world problems with practical solutions presented by an outstanding faculty, including developers' attorneys, land use planners, local government attorneys, engineers, and state and local regulators. Two-part case law updates, including key developments on topics such as zoning, platting, “takings,” and vested rights. A review of what the SB2038 ETJ- removal law does and its impact on cites and counties. Insight on how the courts have expanded property owner exactions and regulatory takings protections. Guidance from county leaders and housing experts on tools that counties are using to address local affordable housing needs, along with opportunities for expanding counties' toolboxes. 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. Join a day early for the Land Use Fundamentals—ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners.

Austin – DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin – Apr 3, 2024

Live Webcast – Apr 3, 2024

Join us on April 3, 2024 for Land Use Fundamentals. The program will utilizes a land planning storyline to provide key concepts and procedures, plus practical tips to some of the more complex areas of land use law, including zoning, platting, and development incentives available in Texas. It is the ideal introduction for new entrants to the field or a refresher for seasoned practitioners. Join us the following 2 days for the Land Use Conference which offers in-depth coverage of land use development.

Houston – South Texas College of Law Houston – Nov 10, 2023

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.

STUDIO WEBCAST – Nov 7, 2023

11:10 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. (0.75 hr) Final Decree as Blueprint for Mortgage Financing The language in a final divorce decree can either pave the way to successful mortgage financing or impede the process, whether your client refis or buys. This course covers wording suggestions for best outcomes and also covers a few reasons why both parties should not be left on an existing mortgage after divorce. Brooke Benson, MiMutual Mortgage, Grapevine, 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 – AT&T Conference Center – Oct 11-12, 2023

Live Webcast – Oct 11-12, 2023

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.

STUDIO WEBCAST – Sep 6, 2023

1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. (0.75 hr) Show Me the Money: Owelty Liens and Equity Buyouts in a Divorce Many divorcing couples think selling the marital home and splitting the proceeds is 1) the only option or 2) the option that yields the most money. This course demonstrates why that’s not necessarily the case as it follows a fictitious couple through the thought process related to the marital residence. Brooke Benson, MiMutual Mortgage - Grapevine, 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!

STUDIO WEBCAST – Jul 27, 2023

12:20 p.m. to 1:05 p.m. (0.75 hr) Mortgage Concepts for Family Lawyers This covers the basic parts of mortgage application, assessment, underwriting and approval. The course presenter will also guide the family lawyer through an overview of the loan approval process when the Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP) has joined the divorce team. Brooke Benson, MiMutual Mortgage - Grapevine, 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!

STUDIO WEBCAST – Jul 7, 2023

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 10:30 a.m. (0.50 hr | 0.50 hr ethics) What to Do When You Receive a Threat of Legal Malpractice (REPLAY) A presentation on the considerations and steps to take when you are threatened with a legal malpractice claim. A discussion of things you should and should not do or say. Patricia Peterson, Texas Lawyers' Insurance Exchange - Austin, TX 10:40 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (0.75 hr | 0.75 hr ethics) The Ethics of Practicing Law Remotely (REPLAY) How to ethically navigate the online practice of law post-Covid. Carrie Johnson Phaneuf, Cobb Martinez Woodward PLLC - Dallas, TX   11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics)  Ethics and the Agency Lawyer: Conflicts, Fiduciary Duty, and Confidential Information (REPLAY) A brief refresher and update on these ethical areas, including a discussion of typical scenarios faced by agency professionals. Claude E. Ducloux, Attorney at Law - Austin, TX Franklin Hopkins, Germer Beaman & Brown PLLC - Austin, TX 12:50 p.m. to 1:35 p.m. (0.75 hr | 0.75 hr ethics)  Ethical Obligations in Mitigating and Responding to a Data Breach (REPLAY) Over the past decade, legislatures in Colorado, California, Virginia, etc. and regulators in the European Union have promulgated various data protection laws and practices that have caused much confusion to both lawyers and non-lawyers on how to lawfully respond to a data breach. These laws have presented statutory requirements companies must abide by in order to respond to and remedy security breaches, and within these requirements, are ethical obligations counsel must uphold. This presentation discusses the ethical obligations Texas counsel must abide by in order to respond to data breaches in accordance with the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Conduct. Skyla R. Banks, Amplitude, Inc. - Dallas, TX Arielle S. Comer, Ryan Law - Dallas, TX Lillie Jackson, Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP - 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!

Austin – DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin – Apr 20-21, 2023

Live Webcast – Apr 20-21, 2023

The 27th Annual Land Use Conference offers high-level, detailed coverage of the key issues, strategies, challenges, tools, and opportunities facing municipalities, counties, and developers. It focuses on real-world problems with practical solutions presented by an outstanding faculty, including developers' attorneys, land use planners, local government attorneys, engineers, and state and local regulators. 2023 highlights include: Two-part case law updates, including key developments on topics such as zoning, platting, “takings,” and vested rights. Updates from the 88th Legislative Session and how pending bills will impact land use regulation. Affordable Housing: Regulation of Single-Family Lots to Increase and Preserve Affordable Housing Partnerships with Public Facility Corporations: A Good Tool for Affordable Housing? A look at the impacts of water on land use in two sessions Too Little Water: Water Supply Considerations in Land Use and Too Much Water: How Water Shapes Urban Land Use 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. Join a day early for the Land Use Fundamentals—ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners.

Austin – DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin – Apr 19, 2023

Live Webcast – Apr 19, 2023

Join us on April 19, 2023 for Land Use Fundamentals. Introducing a new format this year that utilizes a land planning storyline, this course provides key concepts and procedures, plus practical tips to some of the more complex areas of land use law, including zoning, platting, and development incentives available in Texas. It is the ideal introduction for new entrants to the field or a refresher for seasoned practitioners. Join us the following 2 days for the Land Use Conference which offers in-depth coverage of land use development.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Sep 29-30, 2022

Live Webcast – Sep 29-30, 2022

UT Law CLE's 56th Annual William W. Gibson, Jr. Mortgage Lending and Servicing 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. Insight into hot topics like seller financing, LIBOR to SOFR transition, bankruptcy, and developments in real estate underwriting. Dr. Perryman joins us to discuss his latest projections for the US and Texas economies, including forecasts for employment and other measures of business activity as well as the outlook for real estate markets. Update on Mechanics Liens and 2021 Amendments to Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code Three hours of ethics credit including, Attorney Title Opinion Letters in a GSE World, Ethics of Practicing Law Remotely, and  Ethics of Data Breaches. Following the conference, attendees will receive supplemental on-demand programming to ensure they are able to satisfy their full 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE requirement. All this makes the Institute the definitive real estate finance course of the year.

STUDIO WEBCAST – Jul 1, 2022

9:00 a.m. to 12:20 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: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) When the FBI Comes Knocking (or No-knocking) (REPLAY) Peter B. Haskel, Bojorquez Law Firm, PC, Lewes, DE   10:10 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics)  Ethical Issues Facing In-House Counsel (REPLAY) Jay Dewald, Norton Rose Fulbright, Dallas, TX Paul E. Coggins, Locke Lord LLP, Dallas, TX Matthew G. Nielsen, Bracewell LLP, Dallas, TX Kelly Vickers, Kimberly Clark Corp., Dallas, TX 11:20 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Ethics Potpourri for IP Practitioners (REPLAY) David Hricik, Mercer University School of Law, Macon, GA   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 – AT&T Conference Center – Apr 21-22, 2022

Live Webcast – Apr 21-22, 2022

The 26th Annual Land Use Conference offers high-level, detailed coverage of the key issues, strategies, challenges, tools, and opportunities facing municipalities, counties, and developers. It focuses on real-world problems with practical solutions presented by an outstanding faculty, including developers' attorneys, land use planners, local government attorneys, engineers, and state and local regulators. 2022 highlights include: Two-part case law updates, including key developments on topics such as zoning, platting, “takings,” and vested rights. Hear legislative update on land use issues for cities & counties. Updates the Supreme Court’s decision in City of Austin, Texas v. Reagan National Advertising of Texas, LLC Do Cities have the Right to Unilaterally Terminate Legal Nonconforming Uses? Four part series on development and regulation in the ETJ, including municipal regulating authority, regulations around municipal utilities, tool for financing, and development agreements. A look at how new technologies are reshaping the way we think about land use issues. When the FBI Comes Knocking (or No-knocking), examines the initial ethical considerations for local government attorneys; the key steps they should consider; and the ethical and practical standards governing both the local government lawyer and federal law enforcement.   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. Join a day early for the Land Use Fundamentals—ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Apr 20, 2022

Live Webcast – Apr 20, 2022

Land Use Fundamentals provides concepts and procedures, plus practical tips to some of the more complex areas of land use law, including zoning, platting, and development incentives available in Texas. It is the ideal introduction for new entrants to the field or a refresher for seasoned practitioners. Join us the following 2 days for the Land Use Conference which offers in-depth coverage of land use development.

Live Webcast – Nov 12, 2021

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.   2021 highlights include:  Office Sector and COVID’s Impact: New Normal or Just New, explores workplace space planning, re-entry, remote work, and design resilience strategies to create healthy, sustainable and energy-efficient buildings. Explore how COVID had impacted operating expenses and escalation invoices, in Office Building Occupancies, Operating Expenses & Escalations: Impact of COVID. The Retailization of Healthcare examines the effects of the “retailization” of healthcare on leases, as more medical uses continue their migration to more traditional retail settings. Discuss practical solutions for addressing key issues faced by small tenants in office and retail leases, during Small Lease Riders and Other Practical Tools for Small Tenant Leases. Gain insight on residential leasing and evictions, alcohol permitting and the impacts on leasing; open carry laws and leasing; technology use and your ethical obligations; and much more.

Live Webcast – Sep 16-17, 2021

UT Law's 55th Annual William W. Gibson, Jr. Mortgage Lending and Servicing 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. Insight into hot topics like seller financing, LIBOR transition, bankruptcy, and letters of credit. Hear Dr. Perryman discuss his projections for growth and business activity in The Outlook for the US and Texas Economies in a Post-COVID-19 Environment. Congressional and Administration Priorities Affecting Mortgage Counsel provides insight on what policymakers are prioritizing in the financial services arena and how it will affect mortgage lenders. The Real Estate Legislative Affairs Committee (RELACs) reviews the legislature's response to COVID, ERCOT, and other fun acronyms. Following the conference, attendees will receive supplemental on-demand programming to ensure they are able to satisfy their full 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE requirement. All this makes the Institute the definitive real estate finance course of the year.

STUDIO WEBCAST – Aug 6, 2021

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) Voir Dire Becomes Voir Google: Ethical Concerns of 21st Century Jury Selection 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.”    11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics)  Client Relations and Doing Business with Clients: How Far is Too Far? (REPLAY) An overall examination of fiduciary duty, client relations, grievance avoidance and issues which arise when doing business with clients. 12:50 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Both Sides Now: When Lawyers Go Too Far (REPLAY) Explore the ethical and practical concerns from the perspectives of opposing counsel. Discuss the strategies for maintaining courtesy and professionalism without compromising the obligation to zealously represent clients. Hear about the ethical challenges faced by government lawyers when adverse parties are pro se.    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!