48^th Annual

Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law

Austin Oct 24-25, 2024 Austin Marriott South
$595 Individual | $695 after Oct 2

$535 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $635 after Oct 2

$475 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $575 after Oct 2

Live Webcast Oct 24-25, 2024
$595 Individual | $695 after Oct 2

$535 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $635 after Oct 2

$475 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $575 after Oct 2

$75 Add-on rate for in-person registrants

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Overview

In a constantly changing political climate, navigating the law is more important than ever. UT Law CLE's 48th Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law is ideal for practitioners of all experience levels and provides an opportunity to learn from nationally recognized experts.

The 2-day program offers in-depth discussion on issues at the forefront of immigration practice and provides tools, forms, tips, and guidance on key decision points, including the increasing importance of removal and relief from removal. Gain strategies to provide the best advocacy for your clients while protecting yourself and your practice.

2024 highlights include:

Understanding United States Immigration and Nationality Laws provides explanations of concepts including unlawful presence, out of status and nonimmigrant intent, and more
Under the CEAC: Navigating the Choppy Waters of the NVC, explores the National Visa Center’s role in consular processing cases and provides insights on effectively communicating with the agency
Hear updates on executive initiatives and other national developments
Coverage of consular issues, crimmigration, unusual occupations for business, how to address unexpected surprises in your AOS, trends in U and T visas, and much more
Interact with faculty, fellow practitioners and pro bono organization representatives during Thursday’s Networking Reception and Pro Bono Mixer

Event Schedule

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

Day 1 October 24, 2024
Day 2 October 25, 2024

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, Oct. 24, 2024
Presiding Officer:
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
7:30 am
Austin Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Understanding United States Immigration and Nationality Laws

Explanations of concepts including unlawful presence, out of status and nonimmigrant intent as well as categories such as nonimmigrants, immigrants and citizens.

Paul Parsons, Paul Parsons, PC - Austin, TX
9:15 am

1.00 hr

Political Crystal Ball: Immigration Possibilities Following the Election

Predictions and analysis of immigration policies based on the possible election results. Discuss potential policy changes for business immigration, state policies and national policies.

Moderator:
George Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Kristin Etter, Texas Immigration Law Council - Austin, TX
Richard A. Gump Jr., The Law Offices of Richard A. Gump Jr. P.C. - Dallas, TX
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, American Immigration Council - Washington, DC
10:15 am

15-Minute Break
10:30 am

0.75 hr

Under the CEAC: Navigating the Choppy Waters of the NVC

Explore the National Visa Center's role in consular processing cases and gain insights on effectively communicating with the agency.

Miriam Garza-Lee, Chavez & Valko, LLP - Fort Worth, TX
Kelli J. Stump, Stump & Associates, P.C. - Oklahoma City, OK
11:15 am

0.75 hr

Consular Issues Roundtable

Discuss recent developments and other consular issues.

Moderator:
Mona Gupta, Gupta & Wiora, P.C. - Addison, TX
Panelists:
Tiffany Derentz, BAL - Washington, DC
Otto H. Van Maerssen, Bay Immigration Law - Palo Alto, CA
12:00 pm
Austin Only

Pick up Lunch (in Austin)
Thursday Afternoon, Oct. 24, 2024
Presiding Officer:
Edna Yang, American Gateways - Austin, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:20 pm

0.75 hr

Policy & Politics: Immigration In the 2024 Elections and Beyond

Benjamin Johnson, American Immigration Lawyers Association - Washington, DC
1:05 pm

15-Minute Break
1:20 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Unusual Occupations for Business

What happens when a client comes to you with an occupation that doesn’t fit squarely into the Dictionary of Occupational Titles or TN Appendix? This panel has almost seen it all! Let’s review some creative strategies for obtaining business visas and permanent residence approval in unorthodox occupations and possibly consider how a role may actually fit into a different visa and green card type than the typical H-1B/EB-3.

Moderator:
Maggie Murphy, BAL - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Ashley Foret Dees, BAL - Houston, TX
Gayle Oshrin, Kauff McGuire & Margolis LLP - New York, NY
2:05 pm

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

When Spit Hits the Fan During an AOS

How to prepare for and address the unexpected surprises in your AOS cases, and perhaps avoid them altogether.

Magali Suárez Candler, Suárez Candler Law, PLLC - Houston, TX
Maggie Murphy, BAL - Austin, TX
Lakshmi Nayar, Nayar & McIntyre, LLP - Irving, TX
3:05 pm

10-Minute Break
3:15 pm

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

When Spit Hits the Fan During Trial

Discuss those sticky areas in court when things do not go how you expected including lying, candor to the court, maintaining professionalism in the worst circumstances, and ethical duties.

Simon M. Azar-Farr, Simon Azar-Farr & Associates - San Antonio, TX
Jodi M. Goodwin, Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX
George Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
4:15 pm

0.50 hr

Texas-Mexico Border Update and Forecast

Trends in immigration processing and policy implementation at the Texas-Mexico border including CBP One, expedited removal, and trends on specific nationalities. Brief forecasting of potential changes on the border depending on the outcome of 2024 Presidential elections.

Laura Peña, American Bar Association ProBAR - Brownsville, TX
4:45 pm

0.75 hr

SIJ Predicate Orders

Learn best practices when filing for SIJS predicate orders from the best in Texas! Focus on the family court orders required for filing for special immigrant juvenile visas, with a view from both sides of the bench.

Hon. Darlene Byrne, Third Court of Appeals - Austin, TX
Irene G. Mugambi, Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi P.C. - Dallas, TX
5:30 pm
Austin Only

Adjourn to Pro Bono Reception
Austin Only

NETWORKING RECEPTION AND PRO BONO MIXER (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)

Enjoy refreshments and a networking opportunity with colleagues, conference faculty, and pro bono organization representatives.

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, Oct. 25, 2024
Presiding Officer:
Jacqueline L. Watson, JLW Immigration Law Group - Austin, TX
8:00 am

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:30 am

1.00 hr
0.25 hr ethics

When Spit Hits the N-400

Not everyone can have a smooth-sailing N-400. Discuss identifying the dark clouds in naturalization cases before filing, as well as how to deal with those that gather after the N-400 has been filed.

Moderator:
Richard S. Fischer, Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law - Nacogdoches, TX
Panelists:
Cyrus D. Mehta, Cyrus D. Mehta & Partners, PLLC - New York, NY
Jacqueline L. Watson, JLW Immigration Law Group - Austin, TX
9:30 am

1.00 hr

Trends in U and T Visas

Discuss recent trends in U and T visa practice, including U visa case management challenges, litigation options for processing delays, 2024 changes to the T visa regulations, and remedies such as deferred action for cases involving labor violations.

Moderator:
Laura E. Flores, American Bar Association Commission on Immigration - San Antonio, TX
Panelists:
Stacie Leigh Jonas, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin, TX
Tracie L. Morgan, Hope Immigration - Atlanta, GA
Megan Sheffield, Equal Justice Center - Austin, TX
10:30 am

10-Minute Break
10:40 am

1.00 hr

Navigating Advance Parole, Deferred Action, and TPS Recipients Toward Permanent Residency

Explore the ways that people in quasi- immigration status’ such as TPS, Deferred Action, Parole Status and DACA can adjust status or pursue an immigrant visa in the family or employment based context.

Moderator:
Faye M. Kolly, McChesney Kolly PLLC - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Ramón E. Curiel, Oliva, Saks, Garcia, Curiel, LLP - San Antonio, TX
Paul B. Hunker III, DMCA, LLP - Dallas, TX
11:40 am
Austin Only

Pick up Lunch (in Austin)

Included in registration.
Friday Afternoon, Oct. 25, 2024
Presiding Officer:
Erica B. Schommer, St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:00 pm

0.50 hr ethics

Dealing with Election Anxiety

Presidential elections impact the daily lives of immigration attorneys perhaps more than any other profession. Focus on practical strategies for harnessing anxiety in service of our values, and for fostering courage, strength, and fortitude to thrive, no matter what the future may hold.

Jennifer Walker Gates, JLW Immigration Law Group - Austin, TX
12:30 pm

15-Minute Break
12:45 pm

1.00 hr

Solid STEM OPTions: Keeping Talent In the United States

Facing the limitations of the annual H-1B cap, attorneys must provide creative solutions for college graduates in the STEM fields. Explore the practical solutions found within the F-1 visa category, such as OPT extensions and “Day One” CPT, as well as non-F-1 options from concurrent H-1B employment, to investment based options, to early filing of National Interest Waiver or other non-PERM green card options.

Moderator:
William A. Stock, Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP - Philadelphia, PA
Panelists:
Beatriz Trillos Ballerini, Trillos-Ballerini Law Firm, P.C. - Houston, TX
Sang M. Shin, Jackson Walker LLP - Houston & Austin, TX
1:45 pm

1.00 hr

Case Law Update

Precedential case law updates spanning 2023 to 2024, with a focus on decisions positive for noncitizens where possible! Hear a discussion on Supreme Court updates, as well as interesting precedent from the Fifth Circuit, other Circuits, and BIA. Topics will include asylum, crimmigration, and more!

Kevin A. Gregg, Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. - San Diego, CA
Jonathan Levy, American Gateways - Austin, TX
2:45 pm

15-Minute Break
3:00 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Texas Crimmigration

A comprehensive review of specific criminal offenses in Texas and their potential immigration implications. The speakers will provide guidance on advising immigrant clients about the potential challenges associated with these offenses.

Nicolas Chavez, Chavez & Valko, LLP - Fort Worth, TX
Amelia Ruiz Fischer, Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law - Nacogdoches, TX
3:45 pm

0.75 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Asylum Access

Provide an update on the current status of the new asylum regulations, litigation, and tips for asserting eligibility for asylum despite recent restrictions, and highlight recent BIA and Fifth Circuit decisions in asylum, WOR and CAT cases.

Laura Peña, American Bar Association ProBAR - Brownsville, TX
Erica B. Schommer, St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
4:30 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 October 24, 2024
Day 2 October 25, 2024

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Conference Faculty

Simon M. Azar-Farr

Simon Azar-Farr & Associates
San Antonio, TX

Beatriz Trillos Ballerini

Trillos-Ballerini Law Firm, P.C.
Houston, TX

Hon. Darlene Byrne

Third Court of Appeals
Austin, TX

Magali Suárez Candler

Suárez Candler Law, PLLC
Houston, TX

Nicolas Chavez

Chavez & Valko, LLP
Fort Worth, TX

Ramón E. Curiel

Oliva, Saks, Garcia, Curiel, LLP
San Antonio, TX

Tiffany Derentz

BAL
Washington, DC

Kristin Etter

Texas Immigration Law Council
Austin, TX

Amelia Ruiz Fischer

Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law
Nacogdoches, TX

Richard S. Fischer

Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law
Nacogdoches, TX

Laura E. Flores

American Bar Association Commission on Immigration
San Antonio, TX

Ashley Foret Dees

BAL
Houston, TX

Miriam Garza-Lee

Chavez & Valko, LLP
Fort Worth, TX

Jodi M. Goodwin

Law Office of Jodi Goodwin
Harlingen, TX

Kevin A. Gregg

Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A.
San Diego, CA

Richard A. Gump Jr.

The Law Offices of Richard A. Gump Jr. P.C.
Dallas, TX

Mona Gupta

Gupta & Wiora, P.C.
Addison, TX

Paul B. Hunker III

DMCA, LLP
Dallas, TX

Benjamin Johnson

American Immigration Lawyers Association
Washington, DC

Stacie Leigh Jonas

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Austin, TX

Faye M. Kolly

McChesney Kolly PLLC
Austin, TX

Jonathan Levy

American Gateways
Austin, TX

Cyrus D. Mehta

Cyrus D. Mehta & Partners, PLLC
New York, NY

Tracie L. Morgan

Hope Immigration
Atlanta, GA

Irene G. Mugambi

Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi P.C.
Dallas, TX

Maggie Murphy

BAL
Austin, TX

Lakshmi Nayar

Nayar & McIntyre, LLP
Irving, TX

Gayle Oshrin

Kauff McGuire & Margolis LLP
New York, NY

Paul Parsons

Paul Parsons, PC
Austin, TX

Laura Peña

American Bar Association ProBAR
Brownsville, TX

Aaron Reichlin-Melnick

American Immigration Council
Washington, DC

George Rodriguez

Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Erica B. Schommer

St. Mary's University School of Law
San Antonio, TX

Megan Sheffield

Equal Justice Center
Austin, TX

Sang M. Shin

Jackson Walker LLP
Houston & Austin, TX

William A. Stock

Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP
Philadelphia, PA

Kelli J. Stump

Stump & Associates, P.C.
Oklahoma City, OK

Otto H. Van Maerssen

Bay Immigration Law
Palo Alto, CA

Jennifer Walker Gates

JLW Immigration Law Group
Austin, TX

Jacqueline L. Watson

JLW Immigration Law Group
Austin, TX

Planning Committee

Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez—Co-Chair

Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Jacqueline L. Watson—Co-Chair

JLW Immigration Law Group
Austin, TX

Simon M. Azar-Farr

Simon Azar-Farr & Associates
San Antonio, TX

Kathleen Campbell Walker

Dickinson Wright PLLC
El Paso, TX

Nicolas Chavez

Chavez & Valko, LLP
Fort Worth, TX

Amelia Ruiz Fischer

Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law
Nacogdoches, TX

Richard S. Fischer

Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law
Nacogdoches, TX

Eugene J. Flynn

Eugene J. Flynn, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Jodi M. Goodwin

Law Office of Jodi Goodwin
Harlingen, TX

Richard A. Gump Jr.

The Law Offices of Richard A. Gump Jr. P.C.
Dallas, TX

Mona Gupta

Gupta & Wiora, P.C.
Addison, TX

Irene G. Mugambi

Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi P.C.
Dallas, TX

Maggie Murphy

BAL
Austin, TX

Paul Parsons

Paul Parsons, PC
Austin, TX

George Rodriguez

Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Erica B. Schommer

St. Mary's University School of Law
San Antonio, TX

Peter D. Williamson

Chamberlain Hrdlicka White Williams & Aughtry
Houston, TX

Edna Yang

American Gateways
Austin, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 15.00 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Criminal Law, Family Law, Immigration and Nationality Law, Juvenile Law, Labor and Employment 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 Monday. 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

California – 15.00 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. Self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Oklahoma – 18.00 hrs | 3.50 hrs Ethics

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You must claim 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 Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Pennsylvania – 15.00 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 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 – 15.00 hrs | 3.00 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.

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records.

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

Other Credit

Continuing Education Credit – 15.00 hrs

If you require continuing education credit for any program or certification that is not otherwise listed please use this credit type. At the completion the program you may claim and certify your hours in your UTCLE Briefcase and you will receive a certificate of completion for your records or to use to self-report your credit to other organizations as needed. If you have any questions or need further assistance please email accreditation@utcle.org.

TX Accounting CPE – 18.00 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 – 15.00 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Criminal Law, Family Law, Immigration and Nationality Law, Juvenile Law, Labor and Employment Law

UT Law CLE will report credit to the State Bar of Texas on your behalf. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit.

California – 15.00 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

Self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. Print and keep the Certificate of Completion for your records. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit.

Oklahoma – 18.00 hrs | 3.50 hrs Ethics

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. 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 Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. 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 – 15.00 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

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.

Other States – 15.00 hrs | 3.00 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 your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records.

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

Continuing Education Credit – 15.00 hrs

TX Accounting CPE – 18.00 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

Austin – Oct 24-25, 2024 – Austin Marriott South

Live Webcast – Oct 24-25, 2024

Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $595.00 Regular pricing: Oct 2, 2024

$695.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $535.00 Regular pricing: Oct 2, 2024

$635.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $475.00 Regular pricing: Oct 2, 2024

$575.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Oct 18, 2024

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Oct 21, 2024

Individual
Last day for $595.00 Regular pricing: Oct 2, 2024

$695.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $535.00 Regular pricing: Oct 2, 2024

$635.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $475.00 Regular pricing: Oct 2, 2024

$575.00 for registrations received after this time

Add-on
Last day for $75.00 Regular pricing: Oct 2, 2024

$75.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Oct 18, 2024

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Oct 21, 2024

Venue

Austin Marriott South

4415 S Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78744-1802
512-441-7900
Map

Accommodations

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a special rate of $184 per night. Discounted rate is available until October 9, or until the room block is exhausted, whichever comes first. Book your room online here.

Parking Information

Complimentary Garage and ground level parking.

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48th Annual

Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law

Austin Oct 24-25, 2024 Austin Marriott South $595 Individual | $695 after Oct 2 $535 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $635 after Oct 2 $475 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $575 after Oct 2

Live Webcast Oct 24-25, 2024 $595 Individual | $695 after Oct 2 $535 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $635 after Oct 2 $475 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $575 after Oct 2 $75 Add-on rate for in-person registrants

Register

Related products: eConference Materials

Overview

Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, Oct. 24, 2024

Thursday Afternoon, Oct. 24, 2024

Friday Morning, Oct. 25, 2024

Friday Afternoon, Oct. 25, 2024

Conference Faculty

Simon M. Azar-Farr

Beatriz Trillos Ballerini

Hon. Darlene Byrne

Magali Suárez Candler

Nicolas Chavez

Ramón E. Curiel

Tiffany Derentz

Kristin Etter

Amelia Ruiz Fischer

Richard S. Fischer

Laura E. Flores

Ashley Foret Dees

Miriam Garza-Lee

Jodi M. Goodwin

Kevin A. Gregg

Richard A. Gump Jr.

Mona Gupta

Paul B. Hunker III

Benjamin Johnson

Stacie Leigh Jonas

Faye M. Kolly

Jonathan Levy

Cyrus D. Mehta

Tracie L. Morgan

Irene G. Mugambi

Maggie Murphy

Lakshmi Nayar

Gayle Oshrin

Paul Parsons

Laura Peña

Aaron Reichlin-Melnick

George Rodriguez

Erica B. Schommer

Megan Sheffield

Sang M. Shin

William A. Stock

Kelli J. Stump

Otto H. Van Maerssen

Jennifer Walker Gates

Jacqueline L. Watson

Planning Committee

Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez—Co-Chair

Jacqueline L. Watson—Co-Chair

Simon M. Azar-Farr

Kathleen Campbell Walker

Nicolas Chavez

Amelia Ruiz Fischer

Richard S. Fischer

Eugene J. Flynn

Jodi M. Goodwin

Richard A. Gump Jr.

Mona Gupta

Irene G. Mugambi

Maggie Murphy

Paul Parsons

George Rodriguez

Erica B. Schommer

Peter D. Williamson

Edna Yang

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

Austin Marriott South

48^th Annual

Austin Oct 24-25, 2024 Austin Marriott South
$595 Individual | $695 after Oct 2

$535 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $635 after Oct 2

$475 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $575 after Oct 2

Live Webcast Oct 24-25, 2024
$595 Individual | $695 after Oct 2

$535 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $635 after Oct 2

$475 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $575 after Oct 2

$75 Add-on rate for in-person registrants