44^th Annual

Corporate Counsel Institute

Houston Apr 28-29, 2022 The Whitehall Hotel
Conference Concluded

Live Webcast Apr 28-29, 2022
Conference Concluded

Overview

We’re back in Houston this spring! Join us for The University of Texas School of Law’s 44th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute—THE conference for in-house counsel and outside counsel who represent companies of all sizes. The Institute offers in-depth, practical discussions on the legal issues and considerations that matter most to corporate counsel, and provides opportunities for dialogue and networking among speakers and attendees—making this an event you don't want to miss!

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.

Event Schedule

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

Day 1 April 28, 2022
Day 2 April 29, 2022

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, Apr. 28, 2022
Presiding Officer:
Marc J. Krasney, PS Lightwave, Inc. - Houston, TX
7:30 am
Houston Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

0.50 hr

Employment Law Update

Get the latest updates in labor and employment law issues (outside of the pandemic), including in areas such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, EEOC pronouncements and initiatives, disability and other areas of discrimination and retaliation, and in traditional labor law.

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

Privacy and Data Management Law Update

With more state legislatures following California's lead with the CCPA, get the latest developments on privacy and data management laws.

Daniel J. Felz, Alston & Bird LLP - Atlanta, GA

Daniel J. Felz, Alston & Bird LLP - Atlanta, GA
9:45 am

0.75 hr

Drafting Contracts to Protect Your Company

Hear a discussion on boilerplate traps, indemnification, and limitation of liability.

Kate McCabe, Savara Inc. - Austin, TX
Jennifer McGrew, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - Austin, TX

Kate McCabe, Savara Inc. - Austin, TX
Jennifer McGrew, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - Austin, TX
10:30 am

15-Minute Break
10:45 am

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Planning for a Ransomware Attack: Practical Steps for Response Preparedness and Risk Mitigation

“Ransomware” incidents have become an everyday event. The incidents typically involve extortion based on data encryption or data theft, or both. This panel will share lessons learned from a variety of experiences. Topics for discussion include importance of “table top” exercises, understanding cyber insurance coverage, attack methods, forensic timelines and artifacts, efforts to maintain privilege, negotiations with and paying threat actors (potential pitfalls of violating OFAC sanctions), cooperation as between a responsible customer/controller and an attacked vendor/processor, analysis of impacted files (and the importance of record retention practices), addressing business customers when business records are exposed, increased attention by state and federal regulators, and collaboration with law enforcement.

Moderator:
Bart W. Huffman, Reed Smith LLP - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Kara Altenbaumer-Price, McGriff, Siebels & Williams, Inc. - Dallas, TX
John E. Ansbach, Stroz Friedberg an Aon Company - Dallas, TX
Sarah Khorouzan Shaw, Hudson Advisors L.P. - Dallas, TX

Moderator:
Bart W. Huffman, Reed Smith LLP - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Kara Altenbaumer-Price, McGriff, Siebels & Williams, Inc. - Dallas, TX
John E. Ansbach, Stroz Friedberg an Aon Company - Dallas, TX
Sarah Khorouzan Shaw, Hudson Advisors L.P. - Dallas, TX
11:45 am

0.75 hr ethics

Do You Know What Your Outside Counsel is Doing to Protect Client Information?

Law firms are now targets for hackers, including nation-state actors that seek to steal sensitive and valuable client information and cause disruption and other damages. Are your outside counsel taking the appropriate steps to ensure the safety of your information?

Robert L. Levy, Exxon Mobil Corporation - Houston, TX

Robert L. Levy, Exxon Mobil Corporation - Houston, TX
12:30 pm
Houston Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Houston)
Thursday Afternoon, Apr. 28, 2022
Presiding Officer:
Dena DeNooyer Stroh, North Texas Tollway Authority - Plano, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
1:00 pm

0.75 hr

The Effect of the Pandemic on Employee Issues

Learn how the pandemic continues to impact worker safety, flexible work arrangements, the use of the accommodation process, vaccines and testing, and related matters.

Moderator:
Matthew Thomas Deffebach, Haynes Boone, LLP - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Karen Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald Law - Dallas, TX
Victor V. Wright, KBR, Inc. - Houston, TX

Moderator:
Matthew Thomas Deffebach, Haynes Boone, LLP - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Karen Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald Law - Dallas, TX
Victor V. Wright, KBR, Inc. - Houston, TX
1:45 pm

15-Minute Break
2:00 pm

0.50 hr

Non-Competes and Trade Secrets: It’s Not Just Tech Anymore!

In the face of an ever-tightening labor market, the enforceability of agreements restricting post-employment competition and employee solicitation has become a day-to-day question for employment law specialists. Explore the legal and practical considerations associated with the drafting and enforcement of these agreements, including the general rule of reason, the standard for securing emergency injunctive relief, and the impact of such agreements on recruitment and retention efforts.

This session was originally scheduled on Friday at 11:45 a.m.

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

Jason Boulette, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
2:30 pm

0.75 hr

Identifying Your IP: Why is it Important and How to Protect It

Companies today are looking to monetize data of all types and leverage digital assets such as NFTs. Hear discussion on how to identify what intangible assets are protectable under the current intellectual property legal regime and which may not have protection under current laws. In addition, get tips for developing a comprehensive IP protection program that covers traditional IP assets as well as new embodiments.

Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, Yum! Brands, Inc. - Plano, TX
Devika Kornbacher, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Houston, TX

Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, Yum! Brands, Inc. - Plano, TX
Devika Kornbacher, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Houston, TX
3:15 pm

15-Minute Break
3:30 pm

1.00 hr

Putting Together the Deal: Navigating Deal Structure and Use of Representation and Warranty Insurance

Discuss key benefits and risks of various structures for merger and acquisition transactions and the impact of the increasing use of representation and warranty insurance in such transactions.

Moderator:
J. Robert Suffoletta, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - West Lake Hills, TX
Panelists:
Matthew B. Wiener, Aon - Houston, TX
Derek L. Willis, Oxy Low Carbon Ventures - Houston, TX

Moderator:
J. Robert Suffoletta, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - West Lake Hills, TX
Panelists:
Matthew B. Wiener, Aon - Houston, TX
Derek L. Willis, Oxy Low Carbon Ventures - Houston, TX
4:30 pm

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Investigative Triggers and Internal Investigations

In-house counsel will experience matters that may implicate potential government involvement; like hotline complaints, whistleblowers, or compliance clues. Hear a discussion on the fundamentals and best practices for internal investigations, communications with corporate leadership, and avoiding gatekeeper ethics and liability snares.

Moderator:
Jay Dewald, Norton Rose Fulbright - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Sergio V. Leal, Ericsson - Bellaire, TX
Tim Newman, Haynes Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX
Kelly Vickers, Kimberly Clark Corp. - Dallas, TX

Moderator:
Jay Dewald, Norton Rose Fulbright - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Sergio V. Leal, Ericsson - Bellaire, TX
Tim Newman, Haynes Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX
Kelly Vickers, Kimberly Clark Corp. - Dallas, TX
5:30 pm

Adjourn

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, Apr. 29, 2022
Presiding Officer:
Jeff Barnes, Rice University, Office of the General Counsel - Houston, TX
7:30 am
Houston Only

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:30 am

1.00 hr
0.75 hr ethics

Operationalizing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Goals

Hear a discussion on best practices in understanding and addressing the DEI climate within your organization, including handling metrics and engagement.

Moderator:
Shafeeqa W. Giarratani, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Monica Davy, Vizient - Irving, TX
Karen White, Frost Bank - Houston, TX

Moderator:
Shafeeqa W. Giarratani, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Monica Davy, Vizient - Irving, TX
Karen White, Frost Bank - Houston, TX
9:30 am

0.75 hr

Beyond Contract Negotiation: Assessing Risk and Asking the Right Questions

Why is a clause meaningful in one situation and not in another? How do you avoid “over lawyering” clauses when it's unnecessary? Hear from both an outside and inside counsel's perspective on how each assesses risk and asks the right questions to get to the most effective contract for both parties.

Patrick K. Johnson, Bracewell LLP - Houston, TX
Debra L. Placette, USAA - San Antonio, TX

Patrick K. Johnson, Bracewell LLP - Houston, TX
Debra L. Placette, USAA - San Antonio, TX
10:15 am

0.75 hr

Integrating Risk Modeling into an ESG Framework

With ESG factors playing an increasingly important role in business operations, explore how to adapt risk modeling to integrate these considerations.

Katherine Neebe, Duke Energy Corporation - Washington, DC
James Prince, Baker Hughes - Houston, TX

Katherine Neebe, Duke Energy Corporation - Washington, DC
James Prince, Baker Hughes - Houston, TX
11:00 am

15-Minute Break
11:15 am

0.50 hr

Demonstrating Value as a Law Department: KPIs and Metrics

Understand the drivers of legal department performance measurement and how operational metrics support the legal department’s value to the organization.

Phyllis Harris, American Red Cross - Washington, DC

Phyllis Harris, American Red Cross - Washington, DC
11:45 am

0.50 hr

Vendor Procurement

Hear practical tips for vetting vendors, best practices for negotiating contracts with vendors and working with the procurement team, and more.

This session was originally scheduled on Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

Melanie Terrell, North Texas Tollway Authority - Plano, TX

Melanie Terrell, North Texas Tollway Authority - Plano, TX
12:15 pm

0.75 hr ethics

The Role of the GC and Ethical Obligations with the Board of Directors

As world events continue to accelerate, General Counsels will be called on more and more by boards of directors to provide advice. Explore some of the key ethical tenets to remember when engaging with company directors.

Moderator:
Michael W. Stockham, Holland & Knight LLP - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Lori M. Browne, AOC - Dallas, TX
David A. Silva, Sidley Austin LLP - Dallas, TX
Dena DeNooyer Stroh, North Texas Tollway Authority - Plano, TX

Moderator:
Michael W. Stockham, Holland & Knight LLP - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Lori M. Browne, AOC - Dallas, TX
David A. Silva, Sidley Austin LLP - Dallas, TX
Dena DeNooyer Stroh, North Texas Tollway Authority - Plano, TX
1:00 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 April 28, 2022
Day 2 April 29, 2022

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Conference Faculty

Kara Altenbaumer-Price

McGriff, Siebels & Williams, Inc.
Dallas, TX

John E. Ansbach

Stroz Friedberg an Aon Company
Dallas, TX

Jason Boulette

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

Lori M. Browne

AOC
Dallas, TX

Monica Davy

Vizient
Irving, TX

Matthew Thomas Deffebach

Haynes Boone, LLP
Houston, TX

Jay Dewald

Norton Rose Fulbright
Dallas, TX

Gary D. Eisenstat

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

Daniel J. Felz

Alston & Bird LLP
Atlanta, GA

Karen Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald Law
Dallas, TX

Shafeeqa W. Giarratani

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

Phyllis Harris

American Red Cross
Washington, DC

Brianna Hinojosa-Smith

Yum! Brands, Inc.
Plano, TX

Bart W. Huffman

Reed Smith LLP
Houston, TX

Patrick K. Johnson

Bracewell LLP
Houston, TX

Devika Kornbacher

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Houston, TX

Sergio V. Leal

Ericsson
Bellaire, TX

Robert L. Levy

Exxon Mobil Corporation
Houston, TX

Kate McCabe

Savara Inc.
Austin, TX

Jennifer McGrew

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
Austin, TX

Katherine Neebe

Duke Energy Corporation
Washington, DC

Tim Newman

Haynes Boone, LLP
Dallas, TX

Debra L. Placette

USAA
San Antonio, TX

James Prince

Baker Hughes
Houston, TX

Sarah Khorouzan Shaw

Hudson Advisors L.P.
Dallas, TX

David A. Silva

Sidley Austin LLP
Dallas, TX

Michael W. Stockham

Holland & Knight LLP
Dallas, TX

Dena DeNooyer Stroh

North Texas Tollway Authority
Plano, TX

J. Robert Suffoletta

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

Melanie Terrell

North Texas Tollway Authority
Plano, TX

Kelly Vickers

Kimberly Clark Corp.
Dallas, TX

Karen White

Frost Bank
Houston, TX

Matthew B. Wiener

Aon
Houston, TX

Derek L. Willis

Oxy Low Carbon Ventures
Houston, TX

Victor V. Wright

KBR, Inc.
Houston, TX

Planning Committee

Joanna Jefferson—Director

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Vanessa P. Bailey

Amazon
Washington, DC

Jeff Barnes

Rice University, Office of the General Counsel
Houston, TX

Jason Boulette

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

Umesh M. Desai

AT&T Labs
Austin, TX

Jay Dewald

Norton Rose Fulbright
Dallas, TX

Gary D. Eisenstat

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

Shafeeqa W. Giarratani

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

Sean Gorman

Bracewell LLP
Houston, TX

Brianna Hinojosa-Smith

Yum! Brands, Inc.
Plano, TX

Devika Kornbacher

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Houston, TX

Marc J. Krasney

PS Lightwave, Inc.
Houston, TX

Ann LaFeir

USAA
San Antonio, TX

Robert L. Levy

Exxon Mobil Corporation
Houston, TX

Ryan D. McConnell

R. McConnell Group PLLC
Houston, TX

Tim Newman

Haynes Boone, LLP
Dallas, TX

Clay B. Scheitzach

DriveTime
Tempe, AZ

Stephen E. Stein

Holland & Knight LLP
Dallas, TX

Michael W. Stockham

Holland & Knight LLP
Dallas, TX

Dena DeNooyer Stroh

North Texas Tollway Authority
Plano, TX

J. Robert Suffoletta

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

Elena Villaseñor Sullivan

USAA
San Antonio, TX

Michele B. Thompson

Law Office of Michele B. Thompson
Austin, TX

Keith E. Witek

Google, Inc.
Mountain View, CA

MCLE Credit

Texas – 12.00 hrs | 3.25 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 – 12.00 hrs | 3.25 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 – 13.00 hrs | 0.50 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.

Oklahoma – 14.00 hrs | 4.00 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 – 12.00 hrs | 3.00 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 . 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 – 12.00 hrs | 3.25 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 – 14.00 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 – 12.00 hrs | 3.25 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 – 12.00 hrs | 3.25 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 – 13.00 hrs | 0.50 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.

Oklahoma – 14.00 hrs | 4.00 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 – 12.00 hrs | 3.00 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 – 12.00 hrs | 3.25 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 – 14.00 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 – Apr 28-29, 2022 – The Whitehall Hotel

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Live Webcast – Apr 28-29, 2022

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Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Apr 22, 2022
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Apr 25, 2022

Venue

The Whitehall Hotel

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

The room block at Whitehall Hotel is currently exhausted. If any rooms become available before the April 15 deadline, they will be available at our $149 room rate. You may refer to the "2022 UT Law Corporate Counsel Institute" when you call the reservations department at 713-739-8800.

Parking Information

Daily or Overnight Valet Parking: $10

Our Sponsors

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Haynes Boone, LLP

Haynes Boone, LLP
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Haynes and Boone, LLP is an international corporate law firm with offices in Texas, New York, California, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., London, Mexico City and Shanghai, providing a full spectrum of legal services in energy, technology, financial services and private equity. With 600 lawyers, Haynes Boone is ranked among the largest U.S.-based firms by The National Law Journal, The American Lawyer and The Lawyer. It was recognized for excellence in the BTI Consulting Group’s 2021 “A-Team” report, which identifies the law firms that in-house counsel commend for providing superior client service.
Bracewell LLP

Bracewell LLP
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Bracewell is a leading law firm that is known worldwide for its unique depth and experience in the energy, infrastructure, finance and technology sectors. To complement our sector-focused excellence, we boast an impressive and diversified array of market-leading substantive practices, including award-winning transactional, litigation, regulatory and government relations practices. This robust mix of sector and practice strengths has allowed us to be a firm of choice for many of the world’s largest and most successful corporate enterprises, financial institutions, private funds and governmental entities.

Our firm’s success is anchored by four authentic pillars of strength: a culture based on personal relationships, collaboration and a shared passion for the firm and its clients; our distinction as a destination firm for talent; blue-chip clients; and a reputation for excellence as a sector and large-practice powerhouse.
Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright
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Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm, providing the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4,000 lawyers and other legal staff based in Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa. Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; consumer markets; and life sciences and healthcare. Through our global risk advisory group, we leverage our industry experience with our knowledge of legal, regulatory, compliance and governance issues to provide our clients with practical solutions to the legal and regulatory risks facing their businesses. Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity.
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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
wsgr.com

For nearly 60 years, Wilson Sonsini has offered a broad range of services and legal disciplines focused on serving the principal challenges faced by the management and boards of directors of business enterprises. The firm is nationally recognized as a leading provider to growing and established clients seeking legal counsel to complete sophisticated corporate and technology transactions; manage governance and enterprise-scale matters; assist with intellectual property development, protection and IP-driven transactions; represent them in contested disputes; and/or advise them on antitrust or other regulatory matters. With deep roots in Silicon Valley, Wilson Sonsini has offices in Austin; Beijing; Boston; Brussels; Hong Kong; London; Los Angeles; New York; Palo Alto; San Diego; San Francisco; Seattle; Shanghai; Washington, D.C.; and Wilmington, DE. For more information, please visit www.wsgr.com.
Association of Corporate Counsel - Houston

Association of Corporate Counsel - Houston
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ACC Houston is home to over 1,000 in-house counsel in the Greater Houston Area. Connect with your fellow in-house counsel and our sponsors, and access all of the great educational, networking opportunities and resources we have to offer throughout the year.

Corporate Counsel Institute

Overview

Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, Apr. 28, 2022

Thursday Afternoon, Apr. 28, 2022

Friday Morning, Apr. 29, 2022

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

Haynes Boone, LLP

Bracewell LLP

Norton Rose Fulbright

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.

Association of Corporate Counsel - Houston

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