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30^th Annual David W. Robertson

Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference

Houston Oct 15, 2021 Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
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Live Webcast Oct 15, 2021
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Overview

Join UT Law Continuing Legal Education for the 30th Annual David W. Robertson Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference – the leading annual Texas CLE event that focuses on legal developments in the specialized areas of admiralty and maritime law. The conference offers a unique opportunity for practitioners to stay abreast of global and national developments affecting case law, contracts, and civil procedure.

This year’s highlights include:

The always popular overview of recent developments at the national level and in the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits with Texas Law Professor Michael Sturley, along with Matthew Ammerman of Houston, TX.
Examination of a vessel collision spanning various maritime issues in Analyzing Subrogation and Recovery Issues in Complex Maritime Property Losses.
The Hon. W. Eugene Davis discussing the Fifth Circuit’s unanimous en banc decision in Sanchez v. Smart Fabricators.
A look at emerging technologies and innovative solutions in Legal Issues with Novel Uses and Emerging Technologies in the Maritime Sector.
What to Do if Your Client is Misbehaving, Part XI—the interactive ethics favorite—with Bradley J. Jackson and Scott Rothenberg providing real-world questions and answers regarding ethics and the law.

Don't miss the opportunity to learn from and interact with admiralty and maritime law experts.

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, Oct. 15, 2021
Presiding Officer:
Thomas C. Fitzhugh III, Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier, PLLC - Houston, TX
7:30 am
Houston Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

1.25 hrs

Recent Developments in Admiralty and Maritime Law at the National Level and in the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits

The twenty-first annual installment of the seminal paper surveys developments, identifies issues of genuine national importance, and discusses items of significant interest from the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits.

Michael F. Sturley, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX
Matthew H. Ammerman, Law Office of Matthew H. Ammerman, P.C. - Houston, TX
9:45 am

Break
10:00 am

0.50 hr

Puzzling Pilots: Reevaluating the Legal Status of Pilots

Using pilots as a case study, this presentation reexamines the ever-perplexing jurisprudence of seaman status and explores where the courts have, arguably, gone astray.

Reid E. Coleman, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit - Houston, TX
10:30 am

1.00 hr

En Banc Decision of the Fifth Circuit in Sanchez v. Smart Fabricators

The author of the unanimous en banc decision of the Fifth Circuit in Sanchez v. Smart Fabricators discusses the evolution of the test for seaman status and the ramifications of the decision for maritime workers and employers.

Hon. W. Eugene Davis, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit - New Orleans, LA
Kenneth G. Engerrand, Brown Sims, P.C. - Houston, TX
11:30 am

0.50 hr

A Practical Guide to Filing a Limitation of Liability Proceeding

This presentation discusses the pleadings and related documents that need to be filed in connection with a limitation of liability proceeding under the unified Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and points out the differences in terminology between the Federal Rules and the former Admiralty Rules.

Frank A. Piccolo, Chaffe McCall LLP - Houston, TX
Materials By:
Harold K. Watson, Chaffe McCall LLP - Houston, TX
12:00 pm
Houston Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Houston)

Included in registration.
Friday Afternoon, Oct. 15, 2021
Presiding Officer:
Peter A. McLauchlan, McLauchlan Law Group, LLC - Houston, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:30 pm

0.50 hr

Legal Issues with Novel Uses and Emerging Technologies in the Maritime Sector

An exploration of the ongoing development of novel uses in the maritime sector, including alternative fuels (hydrogen, biofuels, nuclear), wave energy generation, autonomy, commercial space operations, and aquaculture. In many cases, these emerging technologies have outpaced regulations and may not fit squarely in current legal frameworks, and are requiring innovative solutions.

Sean T. Pribyl, Holland & Knight LLP - Washington, DC
1:00 pm

Break
1:10 pm

1.00 hr

Offshore Wind Energy Projects and the Complexities Presented by U.S. Maritime Laws

This panel of industry experts offers insights into the complicating role that the Jones Act, OCSLA, and other maritime laws play in developing and operating offshore wind energy projects in U.S. waters.

Moderator:
John J. Michael, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Jeff Andreini, Crowley Marine Services, Inc. - Houston, TX
Karl Humberson, Dominion Energy - Richmond, VA
2:10 pm

1.00 hr

Laying the Keel for a Seaworthy Arbitration

A discussion of the considerations arbitration clause drafters give to contract language and terms, as well as the impact of those decisions when disputes arise.

Moderator:
F. Daniel Knight, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Tami L. Brennan, MODEC International, Inc. - Houston, TX
Julia M. Haines, Holland & Knight LLP - Houston, TX
Theresa Wanat, Holland & Knight LLP - Houston, TX
3:10 pm

Break
3:20 pm

0.50 hr

Analyzing Subrogation and Recovery Issues in Complex Maritime Property Losses

Examine a recent and complex vessel collision that occurred during Hurricane Harvey, spanning various maritime issues. Hear an analysis on how those issues intersect with the subrogation claims pursued on behalf of a multitude of insurers. This presentation also touches upon common subrogation claims and defense regularly encountered in litigation.

James D. Dendinger, Cozen O'Connor - Dallas, TX
Jason S. Schulze, Cozen O’Connor - Houston, TX
3:50 pm

0.50 hr

Insolvencies Topic: Intersection of Admiralty and Bankruptcy

A discussion on the unique aspects of maritime bankruptcy cases and some practical tips for professionals appearing in bankruptcy courts.

Hon. Chris López, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
4:20 pm

1.00 hr ethics

What To Do If Your Client Is Misbehaving, Part XI

Real-world questions and answers regarding ethics, the law, and what to do when your client asks you to do something improper. Stump our experts with your hardest questions! Please submit your questions in advance via this short form.

Bradley A. Jackson, The University of Texas School of Law - Houston, TX
Scott Rothenberg, Law Office of Scott Rothenberg - Bellaire, TX
5:20 pm

Adjourn

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Conference Faculty

Matthew H. Ammerman

Law Office of Matthew H. Ammerman, P.C.
Houston, TX

Jeff Andreini

Crowley Marine Services, Inc.
Houston, TX

Tami L. Brennan

MODEC International, Inc.
Houston, TX

Reid E. Coleman

U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Houston, TX

Hon. W. Eugene Davis

U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
New Orleans, LA

James D. Dendinger

Cozen O'Connor
Dallas, TX

Kenneth G. Engerrand

Brown Sims, P.C.
Houston, TX

Julia M. Haines

Holland & Knight LLP
Houston, TX

Karl Humberson

Dominion Energy
Richmond, VA

Bradley A. Jackson

The University of Texas School of Law
Houston, TX

F. Daniel Knight

Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry
Houston, TX

Hon. Chris López

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
Houston, TX

John J. Michael

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Houston, TX

Frank A. Piccolo

Chaffe McCall LLP
Houston, TX

Sean T. Pribyl

Holland & Knight LLP
Washington, DC

Scott Rothenberg

Law Office of Scott Rothenberg
Bellaire, TX

Jason S. Schulze

Cozen O’Connor
Houston, TX

Michael F. Sturley

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Theresa Wanat

Holland & Knight LLP
Houston, TX

Harold K. Watson

Chaffe McCall LLP
Houston, TX

Planning Committee

Michael F. Sturley—Chair

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Matthew H. Ammerman

Law Office of Matthew H. Ammerman, P.C.
Houston, TX

Michael K. Bell

Blank Rome LLP
Houston, TX

W. Robins Brice

Brice Mediation
Houston, TX

Kenneth G. Engerrand

Brown Sims, P.C.
Houston, TX

Thomas C. Fitzhugh III

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier, PLLC
Houston, TX

Julia M. Haines

Holland & Knight LLP
Houston, TX

Bradley A. Jackson

The University of Texas School of Law
Houston, TX

F. Daniel Knight

Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry
Houston, TX

Peter A. McLauchlan

McLauchlan Law Group, LLC
Houston, TX

John J. Michael

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Houston, TX

John R Pearson

Trahan Kornegay Partners LLP
Houston, TX

John C. Schwambach Jr.

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier, PLLC
Houston, TX

Eugene J. Silva Sr.

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Houston, TX

Claude L. Stuart III

Hall Maines Lugrin, P.C.
Houston, TX

Harold K. Watson

Chaffe McCall LLP
Houston, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 7.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Civil Appellate Law, Civil Trial Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Personal Injury Trial Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 7.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Louisiana – 7.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

At the completion of the conference you must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Supreme Court of Louisiana Continuing Legal Education Committee within 30 days after the conference.

Oklahoma – 9.50 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Pennsylvania – 7.50 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submit. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Other States – 7.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provided to other licensing authorities as needed.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 9.50 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE Credit

Texas – 7.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Civil Appellate Law, Civil Trial Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Personal Injury Trial Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 7.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

To claim California MCLE credit, California credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Louisiana – 7.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Louisiana MCLE credit, Louisiana credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

At the completion of the conference you must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Supreme Court of Louisiana Continuing Legal Education Committee within 30 days after the conference.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Oklahoma – 9.50 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #169) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the webcast.

Pennsylvania – 7.50 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Pennsylvania MCLE credit, Pennsylvania credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submitted. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other States – 7.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provide to other licensing authorities as needed.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 9.50 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Texas Accounting CPE credit, the Texas Accounting CPE credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your CPE credit directly to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

Houston – Oct 15, 2021 – Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

Conference Concluded

Live Webcast – Oct 15, 2021

Conference Concluded

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Houston
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $395.00 Regular pricing: Oct 7, 2021

$445.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $355.00 Regular pricing: Oct 7, 2021

$405.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $315.00 Regular pricing: Oct 7, 2021

$365.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Oct 8, 2021

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Oct 11, 2021

Individual
Last day for $395.00 Regular pricing: Oct 7, 2021

$445.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $355.00 Regular pricing: Oct 7, 2021

$405.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $315.00 Regular pricing: Oct 7, 2021

$365.00 for registrations received after this time

Venue

Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

2222 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027-3502
713.627.7600
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Accommodations

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a special rate of $169 per night. Special room rate is available until September 23, 2021 or until the room block is exhausted, whichever comes first. You can reserve by calling 855-463-3091 and mentioning the "Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference" or by visiting their website here.

Parking Information

Self-parking: $10 daily; $16 overnight
Valet: $16 daily; $25 overnight
(subject to change)

30th Annual David W. Robertson

Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference

Houston Oct 15, 2021 Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston Conference Concluded

Live Webcast Oct 15, 2021 Conference Concluded

Buy

Related products: eConference Materials

Overview

Event Schedule

Friday Morning, Oct. 15, 2021

Friday Afternoon, Oct. 15, 2021

Conference Faculty

Matthew H. Ammerman

Jeff Andreini

Tami L. Brennan

Reid E. Coleman

Hon. W. Eugene Davis

James D. Dendinger

Kenneth G. Engerrand

Julia M. Haines

Karl Humberson

Bradley A. Jackson

F. Daniel Knight

Hon. Chris López

John J. Michael

Frank A. Piccolo

Sean T. Pribyl

Scott Rothenberg

Jason S. Schulze

Michael F. Sturley

Theresa Wanat

Harold K. Watson

Planning Committee

Michael F. Sturley—Chair

Matthew H. Ammerman

Michael K. Bell

W. Robins Brice

Kenneth G. Engerrand

Thomas C. Fitzhugh III

Julia M. Haines

Bradley A. Jackson

F. Daniel Knight

Peter A. McLauchlan

John J. Michael

John R Pearson

John C. Schwambach Jr.

Eugene J. Silva Sr.

Claude L. Stuart III

Harold K. Watson

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

Accommodations

Parking Information

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30^th Annual David W. Robertson

Houston Oct 15, 2021 Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
Conference Concluded

Live Webcast Oct 15, 2021
Conference Concluded