Includes continental breakfast.

A look at recent opinions issued by the Court in the current term.

Hon. Jeffrey S. Boyd, The Supreme Court of Texas - Austin, TX
Kurt Kuhn, Kuhn Hobbs PLLC - Austin, TX

A journey through the strange and confusing world of findings of fact and conclusions of law.

David Keltner, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP - Fort Worth, TX

Explore recent commercial cases that every Texas lawyer should know and the latest trends in what medical expenses are "paid or incurred."

This session has moved to 10:30 AM Thursday

Roger W. Hughes, Adams & Graham, LLP - Harlingen, TX
Constance H. Pfeiffer, Beck Redden LLP - Houston, TX

The break has moved to 10:15 AM Thursday

Get the latest on how to get adequate security for a judgment and how to avoid over-securing a judgment.

This session has moved to 9:45 AM Thursday

Daryl L. Moore, Attorney at Law - Houston, TX

Disentangling these three related—and often-confused—doctrines.

Steven Goode, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX

Included in registration.

A reflection on Magna Carta during this year of its 800th anniversary in England, along with observations and modern lessons on what it came to mean with respect to the rule of law and protection of rights in America.

Charles R. Eskridge III, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP - Houston, TX

Visuals often persuade more effectively than words, so learn the dos and don’ts of using photos, charts and other visuals in appellate briefs.

Robert B. Dubose, Alexander Dubose Jefferson & Townsend LLP - Houston, TX

Should I or shouldn't I? A checklist of questions to ask yourself about whether to file a post-submission brief.

Pamela Stanton Baron, Attorney at Law - Austin, TX

The odds of successfully pursuing rehearing in a Texas Court of Appeals are long, but it may (or may not) make sense to pursue rehearing anyway. Get advice regarding the strategy considerations that should inform the decision whether to file a motion for rehearing in the Court of Appeals before pursuing review in the Texas Supreme Court.

Douglas W. Alexander, Alexander Dubose Jefferson & Townsend LLP - Austin, TX

Explore techniques for drafting thoughtful, well-written appellate representation agreements that protect both the attorney and the client.

Scott Rothenberg, Law Offices of Scott Rothenberg - Houston, TX

Analyze a variety of situations that can result in disqualification (including migrating lawyers and former judicial law clerks) and learn how and when a Chinese Wall can save the day.

Jane M. N. Webre, Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP - Austin, TX

Legal ethics is governed by a rules-oriented system, but could a virtues-based approach provide better guidance? The twelve points of the Boy Scout Law can be as useful to lawyers are they are for Boy Scouts.

Hon. Jeff Brown, The Supreme Court of Texas - Austin, TX

You make the call—test your knowledge of the various rules and ethical issues.

Rick Thompson, Hankinson LLP - Dallas, TX

Includes continental breakfast.

Review the rapidly developing and proliferating state and federal case law under the Texas Citizens' Participation Act and gain practice pointers in connection with these increasingly common motions to dismiss and appeals.

Thomas S. Leatherbury, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Dallas, TX

A look at the ways to certify a legal question in the trial court and seek or defend against interlocutory review of that question in the appellate court.

Hon. Jane Bland, First Court of Appeals - Houston, TX
Richard B. Phillips Jr., Thompson & Knight LLP - Dallas, TX

An overview of the procedures for dismissal under Rule 91a and the associated developing body of case law.

Kennon L. Wooten, Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP - Austin, TX

Analysis of recent case law and trends affecting appellate practice.

Elaine Grafton Carlson, South Texas College of Law - Houston, TX
Co-Author:
Courtney Taylor Carlson, Jackson Walker LLP - Houston, TX

A candid conversation with the Justices about what's new at the Court, the state of the docket, and ways practitioners can improve their chances of obtaining favorable relief for their clients.

Moderator:
David M. Gunn, Beck Redden LLP - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Hon. Nathan L. Hecht, Chief Justice, The Supreme Court of Texas - Austin, TX
Hon. Phil Johnson, The Supreme Court of Texas - Austin, TX
Hon. Debra H. Lehrmann, The Supreme Court of Texas - Austin, TX

A unique opportunity to meet and discuss issues with members of the judiciary. Please select "Luncheon with the Judiciary" on the registration form to attend ($25 additional charge).

The judges discuss how cases move through the Fifth Circuit and provide valuable tips on how to improve your advocacy and avoid common mistakes.

Moderator:
Mark Trachtenberg, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Hon. Gregg Costa, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit - Houston, TX
Hon. Leslie H. Southwick, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit - Jackson, MS

Recent opinions and trends in federal civil litigation.

David S. Coale, Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP - Dallas, TX

A discussion of the December 1, 2015, amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and how they are being interpreted by federal courts in Texas and elsewhere.

Hon. Henry J. Bemporad, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX

Straightforward advice on trial and appellate practice from one of our leading jurists.

Nina Cortell, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX
Hon. Barbara M. G. Lynn, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX

A survey of U.S. Supreme Court rulings—issued and pending—for this term.

P. Michael Jung, Strasburger & Price, LLP - Dallas, TX