41^st Annual

Corporate Counsel Institute

Houston May 16-17, 2019 The Whitehall Hotel
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Live Webcast May 16-17, 2019
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Overview

The 41st Annual Corporate Counsel Institute offers in-depth, practical discussions on legal issues for in-house counsel and outside counsel who represent companies of all sizes. This year’s Institute features focus on the areas that matter most to corporate counsel:

Crafting and Drafting The Win-Win Deal
New Litigation Landmines
GDPR & Cybersecurity Impacts on Texas Business
Alternative Working Arrangements for All
Attorney Marketing in the 21st Century
Employment Issues for Corporate Counsel
Topical Updates and Surprises In the Coming Year

Registrants also have the opportunity to obtain an eSupplement to complete their full 15.00/3.00 MCLE hours requirement – free for members of the Corporate Counsel Section!

The Institute is presented by the Corporate Counsel Section of the State Bar of Texas and The University of Texas School of Law.

Event Schedule

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

Day 1 May 16, 2019
Day 2 May 17, 2019

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, May 16, 2019
Presiding Officer:
Jeffrey J. Walker, Masergy Communications, Inc. - Plano, TX
7:30 am
Houston Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
Employment Issues for Corporate Counsel
8:30 am

0.50 hr

Recent Developments in Labor and Employment Law

Get the latest updates in labor and employment law, including developments under the current administration.

Gary D. Eisenstat, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Dallas, TX

Gary D. Eisenstat, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Dallas, TX
9:00 am

0.75 hr

C-Suite Investigations: An Experience To (or Not To) Forget

Explore an actual investigation of claims of harassment and discrimination against the company CEO and how the General Counsel should handle the role of ‘monkey in the middle’ without sacrificing integrity while preserving his/her relationship with the Board of Directors and the CEO.

Marla A. Moore, Marla Moore, PLLC - Houston, TX
Mark L. Weintrub, Authentix - Addison, TX

Marla A. Moore, Marla Moore, PLLC - Houston, TX
Mark L. Weintrub, Authentix - Addison, TX
9:45 am

0.75 hr

The Use of Data Analytics In Employment Decision-Making

Explore the growing role of data analytics in traditional employment decision-making, the use of wearable and implantable technology to capture employee data, and the legal risks associated with same. The effects of real-time performance metrics and hyper-transparency on employee feedback models will also be discussed.

Jason Boulette, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
Michael D. Marin, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX

Jason Boulette, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
Michael D. Marin, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
10:30 am

Break
GDPR & Cybersecurity Impacts on Texas Business
10:45 am

0.50 hr

What Small and Mid-Size Businesses Need to Know About GDPR

The EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been a game-changer for companies of all sizes. Learn the important details of GDPR including who it applies to, recent guidance from European Data Protection Authorities, and how to gauge and mitigate the risk to your organization.

Tom Matzen, Matzen Consulting Group - Austin, TX

Tom Matzen, Matzen Consulting Group - Austin, TX
11:15 am

0.50 hr

Cybersecurity: Lessons Learned from Recent Breaches

Get an overview of recent data breaches and the consequences in terms of litigation, government regulation and enforcement, policy and practice changes at the affected entities, and lessons for other companies going forward.

Stephen E. Stein, Thompson & Knight LLP - Dallas, TX

Stephen E. Stein, Thompson & Knight LLP - Dallas, TX
11:45 am

0.50 hr

Indemnification and Insurance: Contractual Risk Transfer Provisions

Contract terms designed to allocate risk and mandate the procurement of insurance are a critical component of any corporate risk management program. Avoid surprises by understanding what risk transfer provisions can (and cannot) accomplish and how they interface with the company’s own insurance programs.

Amy Elizabeth Stewart, Amy Stewart PC - Dallas, TX

Amy Elizabeth Stewart, Amy Stewart PC - Dallas, TX
12:15 pm
Houston Only

Pick Up Lunch

Included in registration.
Thursday Afternoon, May 16, 2019
Presiding Officer:
Stephen E. Stein, Thompson & Knight LLP - Dallas, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
Thank You to Our Luncheon Sponsor
Bracewell LLP
12:35 pm

0.50 hr

Effective Client Communication Across Generational and Other Divides

Effective communication is a key predictor of career and professional success for in-house lawyers. As the corporate world becomes more diverse, client communication becomes even more challenging. Learn how to effectively communicate in this fast changing corporate environment.

Jane Mallor McBride, Optimus Legal Management & Consulting - Plano, TX

Jane Mallor McBride, Optimus Legal Management & Consulting - Plano, TX
1:05 pm

Break
1:20 pm

1.00 hr

Crafting and Drafting The Win-Win Deal

Negotiation Tricks and Traps (approx. 20 min.)
We all know the right number at the wrong time is the wrong number. So what insights can we glean from recent scientific advances to increase the odds of a favorable deal ethically?

Boilerplate Clauses ... Aren't They a Drag (approx. 20 min.)
Remind yourself why you should read all of the clauses and provide edits, especially when most people do not!

Strange But True: Unusual Contracts (approx. 20 min.)
Discuss unusual agreements and clauses in agreements, which might make you stop to wonder “can they do that?”

Donald R. Philbin Jr., Donald R. Philbin, Jr., P.C. - San Antonio, TX
Marc J. Krasney, PS Lightwave, Inc. - Houston, TX
Mark R. Zeidman, Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC - Houston, TX

Donald R. Philbin Jr., Donald R. Philbin, Jr., P.C. - San Antonio, TX
Marc J. Krasney, PS Lightwave, Inc. - Houston, TX
Mark R. Zeidman, Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC - Houston, TX
Alternative Arrangements for All
2:20 pm

0.50 hr

Alternative Fee Arrangements: One Model That Works

A simple, risk-reward, engagement model which benefits both the company and the law firm.

Mark D. Wolf, U.S. Well Services, Inc. - Houston, TX

Mark D. Wolf, U.S. Well Services, Inc. - Houston, TX
2:50 pm

0.50 hr ethics

Pro Bono Collaborations with Outside Counsel: The New Networking

With both in-house counsel and outside firms wanting to give back to their communities and to develop their relationships with each other, pro bono truly is the new networking. Learn how in-house counsel and outside firms can collaborate, including best practices and overcoming fears of lack of subject-matter knowledge, on pro bono projects from legal advice clinics to direct representation, and how these collaborations help bridge the “justice gap.”

Michael Hofrichter, Houston Volunteer Lawyers - Houston, TX

Michael Hofrichter, Houston Volunteer Lawyers - Houston, TX
3:20 pm

Networking Break

Catch up with your colleagues and make some new friends as you get the most of your live conference registration. Of course, the chance to make your own ice cream sandwich only adds to the fun.
3:50 pm

0.50 hr

Cases You Should Know

Refresh your knowledge and learn about some recent decisions on a variety of corporate, compliance, and litigation issues. Topics include the enforcement and interpretation of commonly used contract provisions; discovery limitations and obligations, including privileges and spoliation; developing case law on the False Claims Act and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; and more.

Hon. Tracy Christopher, Fourteenth Court of Appeals - Houston, TX
Yvonne Y. Ho, Bracewell LLP - Houston, TX

Hon. Tracy Christopher, Fourteenth Court of Appeals - Houston, TX
Yvonne Y. Ho, Bracewell LLP - Houston, TX
4:20 pm

1.00 hr

Lessons Learned from Trial

This panel of experienced trial lawyers will discuss what they have seen from trials that every in-house lawyer should know.

Moderator:
Alistair B. Dawson, Beck Redden LLP - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Jeffrey S. Davis, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP - Houston, TX
Aaron Mark Pool, Donato, Minx, Brown & Pool, P.C. - Houston, TX
Hon. Randall W. Wilson, Susman Godfrey - Houston, TX

Moderator:
Alistair B. Dawson, Beck Redden LLP - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Jeffrey S. Davis, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP - Houston, TX
Aaron Mark Pool, Donato, Minx, Brown & Pool, P.C. - Houston, TX
Hon. Randall W. Wilson, Susman Godfrey - Houston, TX
5:20 pm

Adjourn

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, May 17, 2019
Presiding Officer:
C. E. Rhodes, Houston, TX
7:30 am
Houston Only

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:30 am

1.00 hr

New Litigation Landmines

Avoiding (or Using) Anti‑SLAPP Motions to Dismiss (approx. 20 min.)
Originally intended as an early dismissal mechanism for a small, specialized subset of media cases, the Texas Citizens Participation Act (a/k/a the Anti-SLAPP statute) has morphed into a constantly-expanding behemoth that has been applied to almost every kind of civil suit filed in Texas today. Get a brief overview of how the statute works, an update on the types of cases that Texas courts have found to be subject to the TCPA, and business decisions that can and should be taken into account when filing and defending cases in Texas.

Revisiting Non-Compete Protections in Texas: The Use of Non-Competition Covenants to Protect Confidential Information in the Digital Age (approx. 20 min.)
As work environments become increasingly interconnected through technology, companies must continue to re-evaluate all available options to protect their confidential and proprietary information and trade secrets. Get highlights of the current state of non-compete protections in Texas, with a focus on the use of such covenants to protect a company’s sensitive business information.

Corporate Representative Depositions: Risks and Rewards (approx. 20 min.)
Corporate representative depositions can be powerful tools in litigation–posing significant risk for corporate litigants who are ill prepared. Learn key considerations to help identify the appropriate witness to testify and formulate a strategic response strategy.

Allison Standish Miller, Beck Redden LLP - Houston, TX
Jason M. Storck, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - West Lake Hills, TX
Cynthia L. Saiter, Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP - Austin, TX

Allison Standish Miller, Beck Redden LLP - Houston, TX
Jason M. Storck, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - West Lake Hills, TX
Cynthia L. Saiter, Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP - Austin, TX
9:30 am

1.00 hr

Topical Updates and Surprises In the Coming Year

IP Law Update (approx. 20 min.)
Get the latest updates you need on developments in intellectual property law.

Immigration Law Update (approx. 20 min.)
Address the immigration fundamentals necessary to business success in the current political environment. Understand the major changes to business immigration law and how your company can strategically navigate them.

Environmental Law Update (approx. 20 min.)
In the midst of deregulation at the federal level and constantly evolving state requirements, get an update on the latest developments in environmental law and examine how these changes could impact your practice and your clients.

Edward A. Cavazos, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP - Austin, TX
Leigh Ganchan, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Houston, TX
Heather M. Palmer, Sidley Austin LLP - Houston, TX

Edward A. Cavazos, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP - Austin, TX
Leigh Ganchan, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Houston, TX
Heather M. Palmer, Sidley Austin LLP - Houston, TX
10:30 am

Break
Attorney Marketing in the 21st Century
10:45 am

0.50 hr

The Law of Marketing

Examine the legal implications of marketing and advertising on social media platforms, including regulatory oversight by the FTC and other agencies, as well as the status of social media posts as corporate speech.

John G. Browning, Passman & Jones - Dallas, TX

John G. Browning, Passman & Jones - Dallas, TX
11:15 am

1.00 hr ethics

Ethical Hazards That Confront Corporate Counsel

Corporate counsel are the primary counsel for the organization. If the actions of senior management threaten to substantially injure the corporation, what must counsel do? When is counsel required to become a whistleblower? Under what circumstances are counsel required to disclose their own errors? During this final hour of the institute, we will discuss the most challenging ethical obligations of in-house counsel.

Sean Gorman, Bracewell LLP - Houston, TX
Kristi H. McCarthy, Chevron North America Exploration & Production Company - Houston, TX

Sean Gorman, Bracewell LLP - Houston, TX
Kristi H. McCarthy, Chevron North America Exploration & Production Company - Houston, TX
12:15 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 May 16, 2019
Day 2 May 17, 2019

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Conference Faculty

Jason Boulette

Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.
Austin, TX

John G. Browning

Passman & Jones
Dallas, TX

Edward A. Cavazos

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Austin, TX

Hon. Tracy Christopher

Fourteenth Court of Appeals
Houston, TX

Jeffrey S. Davis

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Houston, TX

Alistair B. Dawson

Beck Redden LLP
Houston, TX

Gary D. Eisenstat

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Leigh Ganchan

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Houston, TX

Sean Gorman

Bracewell LLP
Houston, TX

Yvonne Y. Ho

Bracewell LLP
Houston, TX

Michael Hofrichter

Houston Volunteer Lawyers
Houston, TX

Marc J. Krasney

PS Lightwave, Inc.
Houston, TX

Michael D. Marin

Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Tom Matzen

Matzen Consulting Group
Austin, TX

Jane Mallor McBride

Optimus Legal Management & Consulting
Plano, TX

Kristi H. McCarthy

Chevron North America Exploration & Production Company
Houston, TX

Allison Standish Miller

Beck Redden LLP
Houston, TX

Marla A. Moore

Marla Moore, PLLC
Houston, TX

Heather M. Palmer

Sidley Austin LLP
Houston, TX

Donald R. Philbin Jr.

Donald R. Philbin, Jr., P.C.
San Antonio, TX

Aaron Mark Pool

Donato, Minx, Brown & Pool, P.C.
Houston, TX

Cynthia L. Saiter

Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
Austin, TX

Stephen E. Stein

Thompson & Knight LLP
Dallas, TX

Amy Elizabeth Stewart

Amy Stewart PC
Dallas, TX

Jason M. Storck

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
West Lake Hills, TX

Mark L. Weintrub

Authentix
Addison, TX

Hon. Randall W. Wilson

Susman Godfrey
Houston, TX

Mark D. Wolf

U.S. Well Services, Inc.
Houston, TX

Mark R. Zeidman

Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC
Houston, TX

Planning Committee

Stephen E. Stein—Co-Chair

Thompson & Knight LLP
Dallas, TX

Jeffrey J. Walker—Co-Chair

Masergy Communications, Inc.
Plano, TX

Deborah Salzberg—Director

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Jeff Barnes

UT Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, TX

Alistair B. Dawson

Beck Redden LLP
Houston, TX

Gary D. Eisenstat

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Sean Gorman

Bracewell LLP
Houston, TX

L. Brad Hancock

Holland & Knight LLP
Houston, TX

Chip Jones

Littler Mendelson P.C.
Dallas, TX

Marc J. Krasney

PS Lightwave, Inc.
Houston, TX

Michael D. Marin

Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Jane Mallor McBride

Optimus Legal Management & Consulting
Plano, TX

Jennifer Evans Morris

AT&T
Dallas, TX

Richard W. Rew II

Luminex Corporation
Austin, TX

Alma Reyes

Attorney at Law
Houston, TX

C. E. Rhodes

Houston, TX

Dena DeNooyer Stroh

North Texas Tollway Authority
Plano, TX

Michele B. Thompson

Law Office of Michele B. Thompson
Austin, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 11.00 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

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 – 11.00 hrs | 1.50 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.

Kansas – 12.00 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. For out-of-state seminars, the attorney is responsible for submitting the executed affidavit to Kansas Continuing Legal Education within 30 days after the seminar.
UT Law CLE will provide the affidavit via email once you have completed the claim credit process in your UTCLE.org account. You will then return the completed affidavit form to cleinfo@kscourts.org. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Louisiana – 11.00 hrs | 1.50 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 – 13.00 hrs | 2.00 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.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 13.00 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 – 11.00 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

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 – 11.00 hrs | 1.50 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.

Kansas – 12.00 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

To claim Kansa MCLE credit, Kansas 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 and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and provide your Kansas Registration number in your UTCLE.org account. UT Law CLE will report credit claimed credit on your behalf to the Kansas Continuing Legal Education Commission (KSCLE) within 30 days after the conference. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 50-minute credit hour.

Louisiana – 11.00 hrs | 1.50 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 – 13.00 hrs | 2.00 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.

Other States – 11.00 hrs | 1.50 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.

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 – 13.00 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 – May 16-17, 2019 – The Whitehall Hotel

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Live Webcast – May 16-17, 2019

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Last day for $495.00 Regular pricing: May 8, 2019
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Last day for full refund cancellation: May 10, 2019
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: May 13, 2019

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Group (10 registrants minimum)
$396.00

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: May 10, 2019
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: May 13, 2019

Venue

The Whitehall Hotel

1700 Smith Street
Houston, TX 77002
713-739-8800
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Accommodations

$149 room rate good through April 24, 2019 (subject to availability). Please refer to the "2019 Corporate Counsel Institute" when you call the reservations department.

Parking Information

Daily or Overnight Valet Parking: $10

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors! Click each logo below to learn more.

Bracewell LLP

Bracewell LLP
bracewell.com

Bracewell is a leading law and government relations firm primarily serving the energy, infrastructure, finance and technology sectors throughout the world.

Our industry focus results in comprehensive state-of-the-art knowledge of the commercial, legal and governmental challenges faced by our clients and enables us to provide innovative solutions to facilitate transactions and resolve disputes.
Littler Mendelson P.C.

Littler Mendelson P.C.
littler.com

Littler is the largest global employment and labor law practice, with more than 1,300 attorneys in over 75 offices worldwide. We represent management in all aspects of employment and labor law and serves as a single-source solution provider to the global employer community. Consistently recognized in the industry as a leading and innovative law practice, Littler has been litigating, mediating and negotiating some of the most influential employment law cases and labor contracts on record for 75 years.
Masergy Communications, Inc.

Masergy Communications, Inc.
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
ogletree.com

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s Client Pledge, is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for eight consecutive years. Ogletree Deakins has more than 850 attorneys located in 53 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to the top 50 among Fortune 500 companies.www.ogletree.com
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
pillsburylaw.com

Pillsbury is a full-service law firm with an industry focus on energy & natural resources, financial services including financial institutions, real estate & construction, and technology. Based in the world's major financial, technology and energy centers, Pillsbury counsels clients on global business, regulatory and litigation matters.

Pillsbury’s Intellectual Property practice advises clients on developing successful and comprehensive IP strategies by protecting, managing, asserting, defending and leveraging their IP assets. We field a team of more than 100 IP attorneys, plus technical consultants and patent agents from offices in key global financial and technology centers. Our IP team includes scientists and engineers with advanced degrees in areas including electrical and mechanical engineering, chemistry, biotechnology, physics and a number of other technical disciplines. Several team members are former U.S. Patent and Trademark Office examiners.
Thompson & Knight LLP

Thompson & Knight LLP
tklaw.com

Established in 1887, Thompson & Knight is a full-service law firm with more than 300 attorneys. The Firm provides legal solutions to clients and communities around the world and is particularly recognized for its depth of experience and capabilities on behalf of the energy industry. Thompson & Knight has been named “Law Firm of the Year” in Natural Resources Law (2018) and in Oil & Gas Law (2011-2013, 2015, 2017) in U.S. News-Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.”

Corporate Counsel Institute

Overview

Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, May 16, 2019

Thursday Afternoon, May 16, 2019

Friday Morning, May 17, 2019

Conference Faculty

Planning Committee

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

The Whitehall Hotel

Accommodations

Parking Information

Our Sponsors

Bracewell LLP

Littler Mendelson P.C.

Masergy Communications, Inc.

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Thompson & Knight LLP

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