74^th Annual

Taxation Conference

Austin Dec 2-3, 2026 AT&T Conference Center $725 Individual | $825 after Nov 19 $655 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $745 after Nov 19 $580 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $660 after Nov 19

Live Webcast Dec 2-3, 2026 $825 Individual $745 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) $660 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) $100 Add-on rate for in-person registrants

Overview

UT Law CLE’s 74th Annual Taxation Conference presents the expertise and in-depth analysis essential to understanding where tax law is, where it came from, and where it is going. With a renowned slate of regional and national speakers, the conference is a must attend event for those looking to keep current amidst a dramatically changing tax landscape.

Continue Friday with Professor Stanley M. Johanson’s popular Estate Planning Workshop offering lively discussion, practical advice, and updates.

Planning Committee

Michael L. Cook—Chair

Cook Brooks Johnson PLLC
Austin, TX

Joshua Smeltzer—Vice-Chair

Gray Reed
Dallas, TX

Maxine Aaronson

Attorney at Law
Dallas, TX

R. Gordon Appleman

Fort Worth, TX

Craig M. Bergez

Porter Hedges LLP
Houston, TX

Stanley L. Blend

Clark Hill, PLC
San Antonio, TX

Dennis B. Drapkin

Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Dallas, TX

Donald O. Jansen

The University of Texas System
Austin, TX

Gordon J. Martens

Martens Law
Austin, TX

Kenton E. McDonald

McDonald & Adkins, LLP
Corpus Christi, TX

Lee Meyercord

Holland & Knight
Dallas, TX

Christina A. Mondrik

Mondrik & Associates
Austin, TX

Patrick L. O'Daniel

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Austin, TX

T. Charles Parr III

ABIP, P.C.
San Antonio, TX

Michael G. Polis

Wilke Fleury
Sacramento, CA

Catherine C. Scheid

Attorney at Law
Houston, TX

Key Dates

Austin – Dec 2-3, 2026 – AT&T Conference Center

Live Webcast – Dec 2-3, 2026

Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $725.00 Regular pricing: Nov 19, 2026
$825.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $655.00 Regular pricing: Nov 19, 2026
$745.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $580.00 Regular pricing: Nov 19, 2026
$660.00 for registrations received after this time

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Nov 20, 2026
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Nov 23, 2026

Individual
$825.00

Group (5 registrants minimum)
$745.00

Group (10 registrants minimum)
$660.00

Add-on (in-person registration required)
$100.00

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Nov 20, 2026
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Nov 23, 2026

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

The University of Texas at Austin
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX
877.744.8822 (reservations)
Map

Accommodations

$204 room rate good through November 11, 2026 (subject to availability). Book by calling 877-744-8822 and asking for the 2026 Taxation and Estate Planning Conference room block rate.

Parking Information

Parking is available in the conference center's attached garage, as well as Rowling Hall Garage. Both garage entrances are located on W 20th St. Guests may self-park or use the hotel's valet services at the University Avenue entrance. Parking rates are subject to change without notice.

Self-parking fees:

Hourly Parking:
0-30 minutes, $3
31-60 minutes, $4
1– 2 hours, $6
2– 3 hours, $9
3– 4 hours, $12
4– 5 hours, $15
5– 8 hours, $18
8– 24 hours, $21
Lost ticket, $42

Valet Parking Rates:
Daily valet: $21
Overnight valet: $38

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