Live Conferences

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Feb 12-13, 2025

Live Webcast – Feb 12-13, 2025

UT Law CLE’s 40th Annual School Law Conference is the definitive program for school administrators, school board members, education professionals, and the legal counsel who represent them. Presentations offer in-depth, practical discussion of the legal and regulatory issues affecting schools and school districts, and provide a must-have set of materials and resources. Topics will include:    Commissioner Decisions Update Complying with Safety and Security Personnel Requirements in Texas Public Schools Update on Conflicts of Interest Cellphone Bans in Schools When Lawyers Make the News: It’s Not About You. It’s About Your Client. Artificial Intelligence as a Core Competency: An Ethics Lens Cyber Attacks and Data Breaches School Vouchers in Texas? Drawing the Lines: School Nurse Authority When Employees Go Viral 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 – Feb 15-16, 2024

Live Webcast – Feb 15-16, 2024

UT Law CLE’s 39th Annual School Law Conference is the definitive program for school administrators, school board members, education professionals, and the legal counsel who represent them. Presentations offer in-depth, practical discussion of the legal and regulatory issues affecting schools and school districts, and provide a must-have set of materials and resources.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Feb 9-10, 2023

Live Webcast – Feb 9-10, 2023

UT Law CLE’s 38th Annual School Law Conference is the definitive program for school administrators, school board members, education professionals, and the legal counsel who represent them. Presentations offer in-depth, practical discussion of the legal and regulatory issues affecting schools and school districts, and provide a must-have set of materials and resources.

STUDIO WEBCAST – Sep 2, 2022

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) How to Ethically and Legally Represent a Business Organization in Crisis: Client Confidences, Reporting Up the Ladder or Out to Third Parties (REPLAY) William D. Elliott, Elliott, Thomason & Gibson, LLP, Dallas, TX   11:10 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. (0.75 hr | 0.75 hr ethics)  Do You Know What Your Outside Counsel is Doing to Protect Client Information? (REPLAY) Robert L. Levy, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Houston, TX   12:05 p.m. to 12:35 p.m. (0.50 hr | 0.50 hr ethics) Emergency Toolkit for Grievances and Sanctions Orders (REPLAY) Scott Rothenberg, Law Office of Scott Rothenberg, Bellaire, TX 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (0.75 hr | 0.75 hr ethics) Managing Generational Differences (REPLAY) Rebecca S. Bradley, Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Hullett, P.C., McKinney, TX Deron T. Robinson, Denton ISD, Denton, TX Jim Whitton, Brackett & Ellis, P.C., Fort Worth, 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 – Feb 17-18, 2022

Live Webcast – Feb 17-18, 2022

UT Law CLE’s 37th Annual School Law Conference is the definitive program for school administrators, school board members, education professionals, and the legal counsel who represent them. Presentations offer in-depth, practical discussion of the legal and regulatory issues affecting schools and school districts, and provide a must-have set of materials and resources.

STUDIO WEBCAST – Sep 23, 2021

STUDIO WEBCAST – Apr 19, 2021

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (1.00 hr) Join Kayleigh as she explores how to advise teachers and parents about navigating contact with students during virtual and in-person instruction. It will include a discussion on relevant laws and rules with examples of recent cases and notes on best practices.  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 – Apr 2, 2021

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) Ethics: The True Cost of Representation  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 LLP, Austin, TX 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Ethics in Departing Employee Litigation 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.  Zach Wolfe, Fleckman & McGlynn, PLLC, Houston, TX 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Defining Moments: Insights into the Lawyer's Soul (REPLAY) Successful lawyers have LEAD lines - mottos that carry them through their lives and help them on the road to success. Join Melanie Bragg as she leads this ethics program and talks about the ethical lessons in her American Bar Association Flagship book, Defining Moments: Insights into the Lawyer’s Soul through the prism of her leadership model: L- legacy; E- excellence; A- authenticity; D- determination, and the ABA model rules of professional conduct and the Texas Disciplinary Rules. She will share fascinating true stories of the trials and tribulations of lawyers, including some colorful Texas lawyers. Melanie Bragg, Bragg Law PC, 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!

STUDIO WEBCAST – Mar 8, 2021

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (1.00 hr) Join Brian East as he explores: The Americans with Disabilities Act, “the world’s first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities,” which turned thirty during a worldwide pandemic that has hit individuals with disabilities particularly hard. This presentation will give an overview of the breadth of the ADA, discuss how it can help (and in some cases has helped) lessen the adverse impact of the pandemic, and point out areas that need a renewed focus. 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!

Live Webcast – Feb 24-26, 2021

UT Law CLE’s 36th Annual School Law Conference is the definitive program for school administrators, school board members, education professionals, and the legal counsel who represent them. Presentations offer in-depth, practical discussion of the legal and regulatory issues affecting schools and school districts, and provide a must-have set of materials and resources.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Feb 20-21, 2020

Live Webcast – Feb 20-21, 2020

UT Law’s 35th Annual School Law Conference is the definitive program for school administrators, school board members, education professionals, and the legal counsel who represent them. Presentations offer in-depth, practical discussion of the legal and regulatory issues affecting schools and school districts, and provide a must-have set of materials and resources. This year’s conference offers attendees the opportunity to: Hear updates on Commissioner of Education decisions from the past year, recent developments from the Office of the Attorney General, and Fifth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court decisions on special education. Examine the competing demands facing school districts on school safety issues, individual rights relating to political speech, and school dress codes. Explore school personnel issues regarding secure records compliance, the newly created “Do Not Hire” registry, rules for accepting gifts or benefits, and the risks social media poses for teachers and other educators. Learn how to navigate the grievance/disciplinary process, best practices when served with a lawsuit, and how to present a case referred to the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings. Multiple networking opportunities with program faculty and fellow school law practitioners, including the Thursday Evening Reception. Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement containing an additional 2.25 hours of MCLE (including 0.75 hours of ethics) to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2019

Live Webcast – Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2019

UT Law’s 34th Annual School Law Conference is the definitive program for school administrators, school board members, education professionals, and the legal counsel who represent them. Presentations offer in-depth, practical discussion of the legal and regulatory issues affecting schools and school districts, and provide a must-have set of materials and resources. This year’s conference offers attendees the opportunity to: Explore what Districts of Innovation mean for schools and teachers, and the impact local innovation plans can have on a district. Examine the practical implications of the DOE’s recent determination that Texas violated the IDEA and the impact of the resulting corrective action plan. Hear practical tips for Managing Student Protest Logistics and Dealing with Vexing Stakeholders. Explore approaches in Behavioral Threat Assessment, and how those approaches seek to balance safety concerns with student rights Learn what mandatory provisions may be missing from your contracts, including language concerning accessibility and data privacy. Live attendees also earn a full 15.00 hours (including 3.00 hours of ethics) with supplemental on-demand programming. And new this year, network with fellow school law practitioners at the Thursday Evening Reception.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Feb 22-23, 2018

Live Webcast – Feb 22-23, 2018

UT Law’s 33rd Annual School Law Conference is the definitive program for school administrators, school board members, education professionals and the legal counsel who represent them. Presentations offer in-depth, practical discussion of the legal and regulatory issues affecting schools and school districts and provide a must-have set of materials and resources. This year’s conference offers attendees the opportunity to: Explore the impact of “David’s Law” and the ways in which courts are treating traditional and cyberbullying claims. Survey the laws that impact the collection and handling of private health information and hear the best practices for complying. Learn to navigate the world of SBEC disciplinary hearings with practical tips on how to adjust to enforcement trends. Examine legal issues that may come into play when school employees or students engage in immoral or unseemly – but not criminal – conduct off campus. Prepare for cybersecurity threats by examining the risks particular to schools and by reviewing what needs to be in every school’s incident response plan. Learn from yesterday and plan for tomorrow with a deep dive into disaster planning and recovery from both the student service and operations perspectives. Hear practical tips for managing rogue board members and how to address the inefficiencies and disharmony they can create. Network with fellow school law attorneys while earning up to 12.50 hours of credit, including 1.75 hours of ethics.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Feb 23-24, 2017

Live Webcast – Feb 23-24, 2017

UT Law’s 32nd Annual School Law Conference is the definitive program for school administrators, school board members, education professionals and the legal counsel who represent them. Presentations offer in-depth, practical discussion of the legal and regulatory issues affecting schools and school districts and provide a must-have set of materials and resources. 2017 highlights include: Take a deep dive in to T-TESS and T-PESS practicalities with Jefferson K. Brim III, Brim, Robinett, Cantu & Brim, P.C., Austin, TX and Merri Schneider-Vogel, Thompson & Horton LLP, Houston, TX. Hear practical guidance for working with students, staff, school boards, and community members on the multi-faceted issues related to transgender students. Get the latest on Cameras in the Classroom with Nona C. Matthews, Walsh Gallegos Treviño Russo & Kyle, P.C., Irving, TX Explore the line between school employee’s speech as public employees and private citizens. Gain practical tips on reasonable accommodations from a former general counsel turned human resources administrator. Review recent Commissioner of Education decisions and hear the latest developments from the Attorney General’s Office. Learn to navigate the contentious intersection of individual rights relating to student speech, dangerous behavior, and service animals in the school setting. Explore the issues addressed in the EEOC Strategic Enforcement Plan for Fiscal Years 2017-2021 with Joe Bontke, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Houston, TX. Review requirements, best practices, and pitfalls of which every school lawyer should be aware when financing, purchasing, or selling real property interests. Network with fellow school law attorneys while earning up to 12.50 hours of credit, including 2.0 hours of ethics.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Feb 25-26, 2016

UT Law’s 31st Annual School Law Conference is the definitive program for school administrators, school board members, education professionals and the legal counsel who represent them. Presentations offer in-depth, practical discussion of the legal and regulatory issues affecting schools and school districts and provide a must-have set of materials and resources. Join the Director of NSBA’s Council of School Attorneys, Sonja Trainor, for an update on the current state of federal law and guidance on student data privacy. Explore the challenging state and federal regulations related to firearms on school district property, prohibited weapons and other changes to student discipline. Learn what is expected of the school district by OCR and the current legal standards imposed by the courts in cases where students are bullied. Analyze the conflict between student free speech rights and a school’s obligation to maintain a safe and secure environment Review new federal procurement regulations (EDGAR), the new state conflict of interest disclosure requirements and their respective impacts on school district procurement and purchasing practices, including a comparison of the federal and state law requirements. Review the various types of protected activity and prohibited retaliation and explore how these claims proceed through the various administrative systems, like the EEOC. Learn best employment practices that every school should use that will help establish a defense to these claims before you need one. Learn responses to difficult questions regarding the intersection of family law and school law

Austin – Renaissance Hotel – Feb 19-20, 2015

UT Law’s 30th Annual School Law Conference is the definitive program for school administrators, school board members, education professionals, and the legal counsel who represent them. Presentations offer in-depth, practical discussion of the legal and regulatory issues affecting schools and school districts, and provide a must-have set of materials and resources.   Mark P. Tilley, Texas Association of School Boards, provides an update on Commissioner of Education decisions from the past year, and Leticia D. McGowan, Dallas Independent School District, discusses recent developments from the Attorney General’s office Explore the challenges that arise for school districts regarding immigrant students and the legal obligation to educate all students, and examine the issues related to planning out-of-state and international student travel Review home schooling current legal issues that have arisen since the Texas Supreme Court’s landmark Leeper decision Russell Wilson, Schulman Lopez & Hoffer LLP and Judge-Elect of the 218th District Court, presents How the Boom-Bust Cycle of the Oil and Gas Business Affects Schools Learn best practices to address difficult UIL and Title IX compliance issues as well as tips for managing athletics when it comes to employing coaches Explore school personnel issues such as school district relationships with law enforcement agencies, pregnancy discrimination, and the dilemmas and dangers that social media poses for teachers and other educators Wayne Schiess, Senior Lecturer and Director of The David J. Beck Center for Legal Research, Writing, and Appellate Advocacy, The University of Texas School of Law, presents Ethics in Court Papers, an entertaining and informative presentation of real cases in which lawyers got into trouble for poor writing