Live Conferences

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Feb 3, 2025

Live Webcast – Feb 3, 2025

Come a day early for the Renewable Energy Law Essentials. This afternoon program is a perfect overview for new entrants in the field providing an introduction to renewable energy projects, regulation and interconnection, real estate and title, project finance, permitting, and more. And stay on for the 20th Annual Renewable Energy Law Conference for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide.

STUDIO WEBCAST – May 3, 2024

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 10:45 a.m. (0.75 hr | 0.75 hr ethics) Techniques for Negotiating With Difficult Counterparties (Replay) Hear advice on how to negotiate contracts with difficult counterparties, and explore the importance of our own mindset and how to manage our emotions in these situations. Walk through five types of outrageous negotiation positions and effective responses to defuse and reset the tone of the discussions. Laura Frederick, How to Contract - Austin, TX 10:55 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. (0.75 hr | 0.75 hr ethics) The Grievance Process and Most Common Violations (Replay) The presentation is intended to provide general information regarding the amendments made to the grievance process in 2018, the proper way to respond to a grievance identifying attorney misconduct, and common problems to avoid in practice. Nicole E. Jackson, Rosenblatt Law Firm - San Antonio, TX 11:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. (0.50 hr | 0.50 hr ethics) Practical Uses of AI in M&A: Large Language Models to Create New Realities (Replay) What if you could review thousands of contracts, determine the potential risk of anti-assignment clauses, and have a first draft of a memo in under 15 minutes? Over the past year, the legal profession has seen incredible advances in the use of artificial intelligence that are making these possibilities a reality. Large Language Models, such as those fueling ChatGPT, have introduced incredible transformational potential for M&A work. Learn more about what is possible, including ethical considerations, in this new reality. Kenton S. Brice, University of Oklahoma College of Law - Norman, OK 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Work Product and Attorney-Client Privilege after In Re Grand Jury: Where Do We Go from Here? (Replay) The law regarding when privileges and protections apply to tax advice was anything but clear leading up to the Supreme Court oral argument in In re: Grand Jury; the Court’s decision to dismiss the case as “improvidently granted” dashed the hopes of tax professionals hoping for a nationwide standard! Hear a review of the current state of the law post-In re: Grand Jury with an emphasis on the Fifth Circuit and how the law there differs from others around the country. Melissa L. Wiley, Lowenstein Sandler LLP - Washington, DC   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 – Jan 30-31, 2024

Live Webcast – Jan 30-31, 2024

The 19th Annual Renewable Energy Law Institute blends law, economics, technology, finance, tax, and regulatory policy. The conference aims to inform industry participants, legal and financial advisers, as well as key legislative and regulatory policymakers and staff. Join leading attorneys and industry experts in wind, solar, and storage for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Jan 29, 2024

Live Webcast – Jan 29, 2024

Come a day early for the Renewable Energy Law Essentials. This afternoon program is a perfect overview for new entrants in the field providing an introduction to renewable energy projects, regulation and interconnection, real estate and title, project finance, permitting, and more. And stay on for the 19th Annual Renewable Energy Law Conference for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Jan 31 - Feb 1, 2023

Live Webcast – Jan 31 - Feb 1, 2023

The 18th Annual Renewable Energy Law Institute blends law, economics, technology, finance, tax, and regulatory policy. The conference aims to inform industry participants, legal and financial advisers, as well as key legislative and regulatory policymakers and staff. Join leading attorneys and industry experts in wind, solar, and storage for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide.  2023 highlights: Keith Martin returns with a stellar collection of Washington Energy experts for a round-table discussion on current federal energy policy that impacts renewable energy. Review and update of important state legislative and regulatory changes impacting the renewable energy markets, in Texas, California, Illinois and more. Hear about the unique issues faced when a renewable energy project is purchased or sold in the development stage, including buy back rights, build out restrictions and more. Impacts of Supply Chain Issues and Delays on Project Contracting Michael Webber presents Geopolitics and Extreme Weather Impacts on the Energy Markets Gain insight on what is going on at ERCOT, joint venture and joint development agreements; energy hedge and PPA agreements; construction loan agreements; DERs in Texas; and much more. Opportunity to meet program faculty and attendees during Tuesday evening’s networking reception. 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. Come a day early – for the Renewable Energy Law Essentials. This afternoon program is a perfect overview for new entrants in the field providing an introduction to real estate issues for large loads, financing of renewable energy projects, title insurance differences between Texas an ALTA states, ERCOT and PUC transmission and distribution grid planning, and more.

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Jan 30, 2023

Live Webcast – Jan 30, 2023

Join us on January 30, 2023 for the Renewable Energy Law Essentials. This afternoon program is a perfect overview for new entrants in the field providing an introduction to real estate issues for large loads, financing of renewable energy projects, title insurance differences between Texas an ALTA states, ERCOT and PUC transmission and distribution grid planning, and more. And stay on for the 18th Annual Renewable Energy Law Conference for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide.  

Proceeding as Live Webcast – Feb 1-2, 2022

The 17th Annual Renewable Energy Law Conference—now a live webcast—blends law, economics, technology, finance, tax, and regulatory policy. The conference aims to inform industry participants, legal and financial advisers, as well as key legislative and regulatory policymakers and staff. Join leading attorneys and industry experts in wind, solar, and storage for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide.    2022 highlights: Keith Martin returns with a stellar collection of Washington Energy experts for a round-table discussion on current federal energy policy that impacts renewable energy. Review and update of important state legislative and regulatory changes impacting the renewable energy markets. Updates and insights on Winter Storm Uri, what happened, the impacts on the markets, and resulting litigation. Gain an understanding of landowner perspectives and issues when negotiating renewable energy leases, easements, and ancillary agreements in Land Owners Perspectives in Negotiating Leases. Energy Transformation and Top Trends Among Critical Industries explores the opportunities for C&I customers to improve resilience, build interconnected power systems, and create new value streams. 2.00 hours of ethics credit, including A Litigator’s Guide to Protecting Clients Against and During Litigation; Preserving the Attorney-Client Privilege – Legal Ethics and Practical Perspectives. Opportunity to meet program faculty and attendees during Tuesday evening’s networking reception. New this year – Join us on Monday, January 31st for Renewable Energy Law Essentials. This afternoon program will cover title and survey basics, key leasing differences for storage, solar, and wind, ERCOT 101, and more.

Proceeding as Live Webcast – Jan 31, 2022

Join us for the Renewable Energy Law Essentials program—now as a live webcast—a perfect overview for new entrants in the field, providing an introduction to ERCOT, and the basics on financing, leasing, titles, and surveys. And stay on for the 17th Annual Renewable Energy Law Conference for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide.

STUDIO WEBCAST – May 7, 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 and 3 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) Avoiding Malpractice (REPLAY) To reduce your sleepless nights and help you keep your law license, this session will discuss case scenarios illustrating key strategies for dealing with ethical challenges in the ever-changing landscape of immigration practice. Charles Herring Jr., Herring & Panzer, L.L.P. - Austin, TX 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Conflicts of Interest (REPLAY) Using hypotheticals, this interactive presentation will address conflicts of interest that can arise when renewable energy deal participants arrange for a joint representation, enter into a common interest agreement, create a joint venture, or otherwise work together. Tom Spahn, McGuireWoods LLP, Tysons, VA 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (1.00 hr 1.00 hr ethics)) Is Your Bot Bigoted? The Looming Risks of Bias in AI and ML Join Heather and Amit as they explore the basics of AI and ML, the challenges in avoiding bias in these technologies, the current landscape of legal claims, and best practices for avoiding liability and harm. Join us to learn about this growing area, even if you are new to the world of AI and ML. Heather Meeker, O'Melveny & Myers LLP, Menlo Park, CA Amit Itai, O'Melveny & Myers LLP, Menlo Park, 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!

STUDIO WEBCAST – Feb 5, 2021

9:30 a.m. to 1:00 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: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Greed is[n't] Good (REPLAY) F. Daniel Knight, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry, Houston, TX Using a series of case studies, explore the ethical obligations and fiduciary duties owed by lawyers to clients and how the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure are implicated in each. 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.  Too Many Entities 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. 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EPC Aspects of Renewable Energy Projects and Human Rights Implications (REPLAY) Karla Pascarella, Flatiron Construction, Austin, TX Join Karla as she explores the EPC Aspects of Renewable Energy Projects and Human Rights Implications.   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 – Jan 25-26, 2021

Join leading attorneys and industry experts in wind, solar, and storage for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide. The 16th Annual Renewable Energy Law Institute blends law, economics, technology, finance, tax, and regulatory policy. The conference aims to inform industry participants, legal and financial advisers, as well as key legislative and regulatory policymakers and staff. This years highlights include: Review and update of key state legislative and regulatory changes impacting the renewable energy markets. Latest updates and developments from ERCOT and PUC. Insight into federal rules and regulations including FERC, and executive orders

STUDIO WEBCAST – Dec 11, 2020

Renewable Energy Law Essentials is ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners. This year’s course highlights: ALTA & Title Basics Mineral Estate Issues in Solar Energy Projects in Texas Wind Vs. Solar Lease Basics PPA Basics  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 – Jan 27-28, 2020

WEBCAST – Jan 27-28, 2020

Join leading attorneys and industry experts in wind, solar, and storage for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide. The 15th Annual Renewable Energy Law Conference blends law, economics, technology, finance, tax, and regulatory policy. The conference aims to inform industry participants, legal and financial advisers, as well as key legislative and regulatory policymakers and staff. 2020 highlights include: Renewable Energy Essentials, first thing Monday morning, offers a great introduction or refresher on Off Take, Financing, and Development for renewable energy professionals. Keith Martin returns with a stellar collection of Washington Energy experts, including Joseph Kelliher, Abigail Ross Hopper, Tom Kiernan, and Gregory Wetstone, for a round-table discussion on current federal energy policy that impacts renewable energy. Review and update of important state legislative and regulatory changes impacting the renewable energy markets. Get the latest updates and developments from ERCOT and PUC. Explore some of the considerations and strategies regarding developing utility-scale solar projects in areas with current coal activity. Valuable information on compliance and reporting requirements for Chapter 313, PSAs, PPAs, ITC and PTC qualifying, and much more. 2.00 hours of ethics credit. Opportunity to meet program faculty and attendees during Monday evening’s networking reception. Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement containing an additional 1.00 hour of MCLE (including 1.00 hour of ethics) to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

STUDIO WEBCAST – Jan 24, 2020

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (1.00 hr) Proponents of wind energy and solar projects should understand about how the federal natural resource laws can impact projects and how compliance strategies can help avoid costly delays. Join Rebecca Hays Bahro and Brooke Wahlberg as they discuss how the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, National Historic Preservation Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and other legal frameworks intersect with construction, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy projects. 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 – Aug 9, 2019

STUDIO WEBCAST – Aug 9, 2019

STUDIO WEBCAST – Jul 16, 2019

STUDIO WEBCAST – Jul 16, 2019

STUDIO WEBCAST – Jul 12, 2019

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (1.00 hr) Join Rebecca Hays Barho and Brooke M. Wahlberg and for an overview of the Endangered Species Act, its current implementing regulations, and important policies and guidance documents, all of which have real effects on project proponents across all industries. Then, continue on to learn more about Endangered Species Act Reforms, starting at 3:00 p.m. (Separate registration is required for each presentation.) 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 12, 2019

3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (1.00 hr) Over the past two years, significant effort has been made to change the Endangered Species Act, relevant regulations, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service policies implementing the same. Some of these efforts have fizzled, while others continue to have legs.  Join Rebecca Hays Barho and Brooke M. Wahlberg for a discussion on what the regulated can look forward to in the coming year. Join us earlier in the day for an Overview of the Endangered Species Act and a discussion of key regulations and policies, starting at 1:30 p.m. (Separate registration is required for each presentation.) 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!