Live Conferences

Nuts and Bolts of LLCs, LPs and Partnerships

Austin – Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol – Jul 13, 2022

Live Webcast – Jul 13, 2022

Back this year, the Nuts and Bolts of LLCs, LPs and Partnerships is a perfect refresher for seasoned practitioners and a great introduction for those new to the area of unincorporated entities. This workshop covers pre-formation decisions and considerations, such as choice of entity and jurisdiction, formation and post-formation filing issues with the Secretary of State, issues faced when drafting company agreements, litigation tips, and participate in a moderated Q&A segment with the panel.   Stay on for LLCs, LPs and Partnerships Conference for a deeper dive.

Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

Houston – Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston – Apr 21, 2022

Live Webcast – Apr 21, 2022

UT Law CLE's Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law brings together a distinguished faculty of both academics and practitioners for a series of presentations designed to provide a comprehensive overview of oil and gas legal issues. The program features sessions on production and marketing; royalty disputes; co-tenancy; division orders; JOA; maintaining the secondary term of the lease; general surface usage; an overview of the Texas Railroad Commission; and more. Continue on to the 48th Annual Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute for a full day addressing the latest in oil and gas developments. This program is jointly presented by The University of Texas School of Law and The Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.

Land Use Fundamentals

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Apr 20, 2022

Live Webcast – Apr 20, 2022

Land Use Fundamentals provides concepts and procedures, plus practical tips to some of the more complex areas of land use law, including zoning, platting, and development incentives available in Texas. It is the ideal introduction for new entrants to the field or a refresher for seasoned practitioners. Join us the following 2 days for the Land Use Conference which offers in-depth coverage of land use development.

Renewable Energy Law Essentials

Proceeding as Live Webcast – Jan 31, 2022

Join us for the Renewable Energy Law Essentials program—now as a live webcast—a perfect overview for new entrants in the field, providing an introduction to ERCOT, and the basics on financing, leasing, titles, and surveys. And stay on for the 17th Annual Renewable Energy Law Conference for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide.

Nonprofit Organizations Fundamentals Workshop

Proceeding as Live Webcast – Jan 12, 2022

The 2022 Nonprofit Organizations Fundamentals Workshop—now a live webcast—is the perfect overview for new entrants and seasoned practitioners in the field, with focused attention on core issues for both private foundations and charitable organizations.  Plus, this year's Financial Literacy Workshop, as well as the Governance Literacy Workshop, provide a small-group opportunity to walk through practical tips and advice, and to ask questions of experts and colleagues.  Continue on for the Nonprofit Organizations Institute for two full days of nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations.  

Oil and Gas Tax Bootcamp (Part 3): Basic Transaction Structures

Live Webcast – Nov 17, 2021

Oil and gas taxation is a complex area of the U.S. federal tax law, with unique principles, policies and aspects of the law. This Bootcamp walks through the fundamentals of oil and gas taxation – from basic rules and concepts, to partnerships and joint ventures, to basic transaction structures – and is ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners. Join us online for this three part series - streaming live on the first three Wednesdays in November! Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Part 3: Basic Transactional Structures This course begins with an examination of sales vs. leases or subleases of mineral property, and the different rules and provisions relating to those transactions. It then dives into several common deals that a company may choose to do and the tax implications for each.  AND DON'T MISS... Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Part 1: Overview of Basic Oil and Gas Taxation Rules Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Part 2: Partnerships and Joint Ventures  

Oil and Gas Tax Bootcamp (Part 2): Partnerships and Joint Ventures

Live Webcast – Nov 10, 2021

Oil and gas taxation is a complex area of the U.S. federal tax law, with unique principles, policies and aspects of the law. This Bootcamp walks through the fundamentals of oil and gas taxation – from basic rules and concepts, to partnerships and joint ventures, to basic transaction structures – and is ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners. Join us online for this three part series - streaming live on the first three Wednesdays in November! Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Part 2: Partnerships and Joint Ventures This course focuses on the origin of sharing arrangements (including economic interests, leasing and joint development arrangements), tax partnerships and juridical partnerships, as well as practical examples of carried interest arrangements, Rev. Rul. 77-176, the fractional interest rule, complete and incomplete payouts, and others. It also discusses the reasons for staying in Subchapter K or whether to elect out of Subchapter K (including the eligibility to make such an election). AND DON'T MISS... Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Part 1: Overview of Basic Oil and Gas Taxation Rules Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Part 3: Basic Transactional Structures

Oil and Gas Tax Bootcamp (Part 1): Overview of Basic Rules

Live Webcast – Nov 3, 2021

Oil and gas taxation is a complex area of the U.S. federal tax law, with unique principles, policies and aspects of the law. This Bootcamp walks through the fundamentals of oil and gas taxation – from basic rules and concepts, to partnerships and joint ventures, to basic transaction structures – and is ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners. Join us online for this three part series - streaming live on the first three Wednesdays in November! Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Part 1: Overview of Basic Oil and Gas Taxation Rules This course offers an historic look at the oil and gas industry and its unconventional resurgence in the U.S. Each of the three segments then walk through basic rules and concepts as they are applied to oil and gas exploration, development, and production, and provide the foundation for the next two in-depth courses specific to partnerships/joint ventures and basic transactional structures.  AND DON'T MISS... Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Part 2: Partnerships and Joint Ventures Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Part 3: Basic Transactional Structures  

Land Use Fundamentals

Live Webcast – Apr 14, 2021

Land Use Fundamentals provides concepts and procedures, plus practical tips to some of the more complex areas of land use law, including zoning, platting, and development incentives available in Texas. It is the ideal introduction for new entrants to the field or a refresher for seasoned practitioners. Join us the following 2 days for the Land Use Conference which offers in-depth coverage of land use development.

Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

Live Webcast – Mar 25, 2021

UT Law CLE's Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law brings together a distinguished faculty of both academics and practitioners for a series of presentations designed to provide a comprehensive overview of oil and gas legal issues. The program opens with the definitive primer on how to drill an oil or gas well and continues with sessions on the Rule of Capture, Texas Title Examination Standards, oil and gas interests and conveyancing, the Joint Operating Agreement, voluntary pooling and unitization, and the Railroad Commission. Also learn all you need to know about an oil and gas lease with a four-session series, including classification, royalty and other clauses and implied covenants. Continue on to the 47th Annual Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute for a full day addressing the latest in oil and gas developments. This program is jointly presented by The University of Texas School of Law and The Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.

Nonprofit Organizations Fundamentals

Live Webcast – Jan 19, 2021

Join us for the Nonprofit Organizations Fundamentals program—a perfect overview for new entrants and seasoned practitioners in the field, providing focused attention on core issues for both private foundations and charitable organizations. And stay on for the full 38th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute, offering a flexible schedule with three partial days, combining key updates and sector trends each morning with in-depth “Master Classes” and related interactive breakout discussions on the issues most relevant to your organization or practice. Hear from nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations.  This is sure to be engaging for longtime attendees and newcomers alike, and an online event you don’t want to miss!

Fundamentals of Immigration and Nationality Law

Live Webcast – Oct 21, 2020

UT Law CLE's Fundamentals of Immigration and Nationality Law is ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners. It provides an overview of U.S. immigration laws, agencies and jargon, and outlines how the changes in immigration policies are influencing immigration law practice and how to best serve your clients.   Stay on for the 2-day 44th Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law – for the latest developments, guidance, and in-depth discussion on issues at the forefront of immigration practice in a changing political climate.

Nuts and Bolts of LLCs, LPs and Partnerships

Live Webcast – Jul 22, 2020

The Nuts and Bolts of LLCs, LPs and Partnerships is a perfect refresher for seasoned practitioners and a great introduction for those new to the area of unincorporated entities.

A Practical Guide to Immigration Removal Proceedings

Live Webcast – Jun 4-5, 2020

Join us for UT Law CLE's 2020 Practical Guide to Immigration Removal Proceedings. This virtual course is designed for beginning and intermediate immigration practitioners, criminal lawyers, family lawyers, and employment lawyers involved with the increasingly complex area of removal proceedings. Hear techniques and tactics for effectively handling typical and atypical problems. Interact with top immigration practitioners and gain strategies to provide the best advocacy for your clients, while protecting yourself and your practice. This course walks through: Recent Developments in Immigration Removal Proceedings Ground for Deportability and Inadmissibility Bond Proceedings, Challenging NTAs, Motions to Suppress, and Contesting Deportability Challenging Crime-Based Grounds of Deportability Relief in Immigration Court Asylum Adjustment of Status, Cancellation of Removal and Other Discretionary Relief, and Appeals and Motions to Reopen

Land Use Fundamentals

Live Webcast – Apr 22, 2020

Land Use Fundamentals provides concepts and procedures, plus practical tips to some of the more complex areas of land use law, including zoning, platting, and development incentives available in Texas. It is the ideal introduction for new entrants to the field or a refresher for seasoned practitioners. Join us the following 2 days for the Land Use Conference which offers in-depth coverage of land use development.

Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

Live Webcast – Mar 26, 2020

UT Law CLE's Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law brings together a distinguished faculty of both academics and practitioners for a series of presentations designed to provide a comprehensive overview of oil and gas legal issues. The program features sessions on production and marketing; royalty disputes; co-tenancy; division orders; JOA; maintaining the secondary term of the lease; general surface usage; an overview of the Texas Railroad Commission; and more. Continue on to the 46th Annual Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute for a full day addressing the latest in oil and gas developments. This program is jointly presented by The University of Texas School of Law and The Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.

Nonprofit Organizations Fundamentals Workshop

Austin – Four Seasons Hotel – Jan 22, 2020

The 2020 Nonprofit Organizations Fundamentals Workshop is the perfect overview for new entrants and seasoned practitioners in the field, with focused attention on core issues for both private foundations and charitable organizations—the Forms 990, financial statements, fiduciary duties and conflicts of interest, and ex-regulators’ perspectives on charitable oversight. Plus, this year's Lobbying and Political Campaign Workshops, as well as the IRS Audit Workshops, provide multiple small-group opportunities to walk through practical tips and advice, and to ask questions of experts and colleagues.  Continue on for the Nonprofit Organizations Institute for two full days of nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations.

Fundamentals of Immigration and Nationality Law

Austin – DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin – Oct 23, 2019

Live Webcast – Oct 23, 2019

UT Law CLE's Fundamentals of Immigration and Nationality Law is ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners. It provides an overview of U.S. immigration laws, agencies and jargon, outlines the basics of family immigration law and employment immigration law, and offers an introduction to removal proceedings.   Stay on for the 2-day 43nd Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law – for the latest developments, guidance, and in-depth discussion on issues at the forefront of immigration practice in a changing political climate.  

Essential Employment Law: A Practical Course in the Basics

Austin – Thompson Conference Center – Aug 2, 2019

Live Webcast – Aug 2, 2019

Essential Employment Law is a one-day HR program led by employment law experts, and is designed to provide overviews and updates on issues related to Texas employment law. Content is extensive and exhaustive with topics ranging from employment-at-will to discrimination issues, wage and hour violations, retaliation, FMLA, changes in employment law impacting compliance efforts, and more. This practical course provides detailed written materials and is ideal for HR professionals and beginning employment lawyers.

Nuts and Bolts of LLCs, LPs and Partnerships

Austin – AT&T Conference Center – Jul 17, 2019

Nuts and Bolts of LLCs, LPs and Partnerships is a perfect refresher for seasoned practitioners and a great introduction for those new to the area of unincorporated entities. This workshop covers choice of entity and jurisdiction, governing documents and securities, filing with the Secretary of State, terminations, drafting the LLC agreement, and includes an open Q&A with the panel. Stay on for LLCs, LPs and Partnerships Conference for a deeper dive.