47^th Annual

Corporate Counsel Institute

Houston May 15-16, 2025 Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
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Live Webcast May 15-16, 2025
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Overview

UT Law CLE's 47th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute is 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 do not want to miss! This year's topics include:

The Texas Business Court: Insights and Impacts after the First Nine Months
Trump 2.0 — The First 100 Days and What is Next
Navigating AI Implementation: Governance Across Your Organization and the Ethical Use of AI in Your Legal Department
Where Are We Now with Non-Competes?
Contract Drafting Tips and Tricks in Anticipation of the Aftermath
Preparing for an M&A Sale Transaction
Privacy Law Update
Annual Employment Law Update
IP Protection and Ownership
Multijurisdictional Practice, Part 1: Hot Button Compliance Issues and Practical Tips When You Have Business in Multiple States
Multijurisdictional Practice, Part 2: Ethical Landmines to Avoid

Event Schedule

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

Day 1 May 15, 2025
Day 2 May 16, 2025

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, May 15, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Chantel Jordan, Golden Laurel Advisors / ACC Houston - Houston, TX
7:30 am
Houston Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

1.00 hr

Privacy Law Update

Nearly a year after the effective date of the new Texas privacy laws, gain up-to-date practical solutions and best practices for maintaining privacy compliance programs across all states with effective or pending state consumer data privacy laws. In addition, examine pending enforcement priorities and how to achieve a culture and posture of compliance that will pass regulatory scrutiny.

Ashley Fischer, Tiff's Treats - Austin, TX
Elizabeth Rogers, Winstead PC - Austin, TX

Ashley Fischer, Tiff's Treats - Austin, TX
Elizabeth Rogers, Winstead PC - Austin, TX
9:30 am

0.75 hr

Annual Employment Law Update

Hear the latest labor and employment developments over the last year, focusing on the most significant changes 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
10:15 am

15-Minute Break
10:30 am

0.75 hr

Where Are We Now with Non-Competes?

As more states move to restrict the enforceability of non-competes, employers are taking increasingly nuanced approaches to protecting sensitive information and goodwill. This session provides an overview of various state and local restrictions on post-employment non-competition agreements and alternatives to traditional restrictive covenants.

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
11:15 am

0.75 hr

Contract Drafting Tips and Tricks in Anticipation of the Aftermath

Discuss drafting tips on commonly used contract clauses as well as the litigator’s perspective when they become the subject of litigation.

Gus Bourgeois, BoyarMiller - Houston, TX
Chris Hanslik, BoyarMiller - Houston, TX
Nicole Moss, Geophysical Technology, Inc. / ACC Houston - Houston, TX

Gus Bourgeois, BoyarMiller - Houston, TX
Chris Hanslik, BoyarMiller - Houston, TX
Nicole Moss, Geophysical Technology, Inc. / ACC Houston - Houston, TX
12:00 pm
Houston Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Houston)

Included in registration.
Thursday Afternoon, May 15, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Gary D. Eisenstat, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Dallas, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:20 pm

0.75 hr

The Texas Business Court: Insights and Impacts after the First Nine Months

Explore the operations and outcomes of the Texas Business Court since its inception in September 2024. Judge Sofia Adrogué, one of the inaugural Houston judges, and commercial litigator Michael Morfey share insights and updates on the Court's handling of complex commercial disputes and its influence on the business legal landscape in Texas.

Hon. Sofia Adrogué, Texas Business Court Eleventh Division - Houston, TX
Michael D. Morfey, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP - Houston, TX

Hon. Sofia Adrogué, Texas Business Court Eleventh Division - Houston, TX
Michael D. Morfey, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP - Houston, TX
1:05 pm

10-Minute Break
1:15 pm

1.00 hr

Trump 2.0 — The First 100 Days and What is Next

The first 100 days of Trump 2.0 have been tumultuous — a record number of executive orders, the removal of career regulatory leaders, suspension of regulations and public announcements that some laws will not be enforced as aggressively (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, for example), orders imposing tariffs, major legislation moving through Congress, DOGE and more than a dozen federal lawsuits. What does it all mean for corporate legal departments and corporate compliance officers?

Moderator:
Mark Curriden, The Texas Lawbook and The Dallas Morning News - Addison, TX
Panelists:
Joseph A. Brazauskas, Bracewell LLP - Washington, DC
Elizabeth McGinley, Bracewell LLP - New York, NY
Jeffery B. Vaden, Bracewell LLP - Houston, TX

Moderator:
Mark Curriden, The Texas Lawbook and The Dallas Morning News - Addison, TX
Panelists:
Joseph A. Brazauskas, Bracewell LLP - Washington, DC
Elizabeth McGinley, Bracewell LLP - New York, NY
Jeffery B. Vaden, Bracewell LLP - Houston, TX
2:15 pm

0.75 hr

Preparing for an M&A Sale Transaction

This panel of legal and financial advisors covers key topics in preparing for an M&A sale transaction including engaging a financial advisor, trends in deal terms and recent Delaware case law.

Matthew Ochsner, OBR Partners - Austin, TX
J. Robert Suffoletta, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - Austin, TX
Derek L. Willis, Oxy Low Carbon Ventures - Houston, TX

Matthew Ochsner, OBR Partners - Austin, TX
J. Robert Suffoletta, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - Austin, TX
Derek L. Willis, Oxy Low Carbon Ventures - Houston, TX
3:00 pm

15-Minute Break
3:15 pm

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Handling Internal Investigations: Landmines and Best Practices

Internal investigations can be fraught with legal and ethical challenges for GCs to navigate. Explore the different ways that complaints may arise and how GCs should respond. Understand your role as GC in handling any investigation, the key steps to take (protecting privileges, conducting and protecting internal audits, etc.), and the ethical landmines to avoid.

Moderator:
J. Nicholas Bunch, Haynes Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Adrienne Frazior, Polsinelli - Dallas, TX
Carrington Giammittorio, Haynes Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX
Jason Varnado, Jones Day - Houston, TX

Moderator:
J. Nicholas Bunch, Haynes Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Adrienne Frazior, Polsinelli - Dallas, TX
Carrington Giammittorio, Haynes Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX
Jason Varnado, Jones Day - Houston, TX
4:15 pm

0.75 hr

Multijurisdictional Practice, Part 1: Hot Button Compliance Issues and Practical Tips When You Have Business in Multiple States

Multi-state compliance issues have become more pressing due to the variety of differing (and sometimes conflicting) state obligations. This session covers how to handle multi-state issues in key hot button areas, including practical tips to manage a multi-state workforce.

Brian A. Aslin, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Austin, TX

Brian A. Aslin, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Austin, TX
5:00 pm

0.75 hr ethics

Multijurisdictional Practice, Part 2: Ethical Landmines to Avoid

None of what we do is confined to one state. All of us have transactions, negotiations, and even litigation that either occur outside of Texas or that involve the laws of other states. And we often travel to other states to do business or are engaged in interstate phone calls and teleconferences. But that’s okay, right? And if we’re licensed to practice in one state, we can essentially do that kind of practice anywhere, right? Wait, are you sure that the answers to these questions are as clear cut as they seem? This fast-paced, multi-media presentation challenges your thinking, raises issues to ponder, and gives you something to smile about.

Michael H. Rubin, McGlinchey Stafford PLLC - Baton Rouge, LA

Michael H. Rubin, McGlinchey Stafford PLLC - Baton Rouge, LA
5:45 pm

Adjourn

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, May 16, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Brooks Igo, The Texas Lawbook - Dallas, TX
8:00 am
Houston Only

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:30 am

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Navigating AI Implementation: Governance Across Your Organization and the Ethical Use of AI in Your Legal Department

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming business operations, reshaping how lawyers deliver legal services, and redefining the functioning of courts. It presents unmatched opportunities to streamline workflows, improves decision-making, and opens new doors for growth and efficiency. However, the adoption of AI also introduces unique challenges, especially in addressing the complex ethical and legal issues that arise.

Jonathon K. Hance, Bracewell LLP - Houston, TX

Jonathon K. Hance, Bracewell LLP - Houston, TX
9:30 am

0.75 hr

Cybersecurity Litigation and Enforcement Trends

Data breaches continue to plague businesses and other organizations. Further, those incidents are often followed by litigation and regulatory investigations. Explore the most common claims and other latest developments and gain practical suggestions for how to prepare and lessen risk.

Joseph W. Swanson, Foley & Lardner LLP - Tampa, FL

Joseph W. Swanson, Foley & Lardner LLP - Tampa, FL
10:15 am

15-Minute Break
10:30 am

0.75 hr

IP Protection and Ownership

Explore different considerations for protecting your intellectual property assets, from ownership and licensing to monetization and enforcement.

Natalie Alfaro Gonzales, Yetter Coleman LLP - Houston, TX
Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, ATI Inc. - Dallas, TX

Natalie Alfaro Gonzales, Yetter Coleman LLP - Houston, TX
Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, ATI Inc. - Dallas, TX
11:15 am

0.75 hr ethics

Ethics Lessons from HBO’s Succession

HBO's hit series "Succession" follows a fictional media company led by a legendary patriarch. As the title suggests, the patriarch's children are angling to seize the throne and succeed their father as the company's CEO. Track the power plays of the company's C-level executives and general counsel, explaining whether their on-screen actions comply with specific ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (spoiler alert: most of the time, they don't.).

Brent A. Turman, Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP - Dallas, TX

Brent A. Turman, Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP - Dallas, TX
12:00 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 May 15, 2025
Day 2 May 16, 2025

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Conference Faculty

Hon. Sofia Adrogué

Texas Business Court Eleventh Division
Houston, TX

Brian A. Aslin

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

Jason Boulette

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

Gus Bourgeois

BoyarMiller
Houston, TX

Joseph A. Brazauskas

Bracewell LLP
Washington, DC

J. Nicholas Bunch

Haynes Boone, LLP
Dallas, TX

Mark Curriden

The Texas Lawbook and The Dallas Morning News
Addison, TX

Gary D. Eisenstat

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

Ashley Fischer

Tiff's Treats
Austin, TX

Adrienne Frazior

Polsinelli
Dallas, TX

Carrington Giammittorio

Haynes Boone, LLP
Dallas, TX

Natalie Alfaro Gonzales

Yetter Coleman LLP
Houston, TX

Jonathon K. Hance

Bracewell LLP
Houston, TX

Chris Hanslik

BoyarMiller
Houston, TX

Brianna Hinojosa-Smith

ATI Inc.
Dallas, TX

Michael D. Marin

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

Elizabeth McGinley

Bracewell LLP
New York, NY

Michael D. Morfey

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Houston, TX

Nicole Moss

Geophysical Technology, Inc. / ACC Houston
Houston, TX

Matthew Ochsner

OBR Partners
Austin, TX

Elizabeth Rogers

Winstead PC
Austin, TX

Michael H. Rubin

McGlinchey Stafford PLLC
Baton Rouge, LA

J. Robert Suffoletta

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

Joseph W. Swanson

Foley & Lardner LLP
Tampa, FL

Brent A. Turman

Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP
Dallas, TX

Jeffery B. Vaden

Bracewell LLP
Houston, TX

Jason Varnado

Jones Day
Houston, TX

Derek L. Willis

Oxy Low Carbon Ventures
Houston, TX

Planning Committee

Gary D. Eisenstat—Co-Chair

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

Marc J. Krasney—Co-Chair

Bluepeak
Houston, TX

Joanna Jefferson—Director

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Jason Boulette

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

J. Nicholas Bunch

Haynes Boone, LLP
Dallas, TX

Shafeeqa W. Giarratani

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

Brianna Hinojosa-Smith

ATI Inc.
Dallas, TX

Brooks Igo

The Texas Lawbook
Dallas, TX

Chantel Jordan

Golden Laurel Advisors / ACC Houston
Houston, TX

Michael D. Marin

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

Nicole Moss

Geophysical Technology, Inc. / ACC Houston
Houston, 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.
Austin, TX

Monica Ramirez Trollinger

Southwest Research Institute
San Antonio, TX

Jennifer M. Trulock

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Dallas, TX

Keith E. Witek

Tenstorrent
Austin, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 11.50 hrs | 2.50 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 – 11.50 hrs | 2.50 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.

Ohio – 11.50 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you 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 Ohio within 30 days after the conference.

Oklahoma – 14.00 hrs | 3.00 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 – 11.50 hrs | 2.50 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 – 11.50 hrs | 2.50 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.

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 – 13.75 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 – 11.50 hrs | 2.50 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 – 11.50 hrs | 2.50 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.

Ohio – 11.50 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

To claim Ohio MCLE credit, Ohio 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, you 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 Ohio within 30 days after the conference.

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

Oklahoma – 14.00 hrs | 3.00 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 – 11.50 hrs | 2.50 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 – 11.50 hrs | 2.50 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 – 13.75 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 15-16, 2025 – Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

Conference Concluded

Live Webcast – May 15-16, 2025

Conference Concluded

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Individual
Last day for $595.00 Early Bird pricing: Jan 10, 2025
Last day for $695.00 Regular pricing: May 1, 2025
$795.00 for registrations received after this time

In-House Counsel
Last day for $395.00 Early Bird pricing: Jan 10, 2025
Last day for $495.00 Regular pricing: May 1, 2025
$595.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $525.00 Early Bird pricing: Jan 10, 2025
Last day for $625.00 Regular pricing: May 1, 2025
$725.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $455.00 Early Bird pricing: Jan 10, 2025
Last day for $555.00 Regular pricing: May 1, 2025
$655.00 for registrations received after this time

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: May 9, 2025
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: May 12, 2025

Individual
Last day for $695.00 Early Bird pricing: Jan 10, 2025
$795.00

In-House Counsel
Last day for $495.00 Early Bird pricing: Jan 10, 2025
$595.00

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $625.00 Early Bird pricing: Jan 10, 2025
$725.00

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $555.00 Early Bird pricing: Jan 10, 2025
$655.00

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

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: May 9, 2025
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: May 12, 2025

Venue

Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

2222 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027-3502
713.627.7600
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Accommodations

A special group rate of $189 per night is available for conference registrants until April 23 or when the block is exhausted. You may refer to the "2025 UT Law Corporate Counsel Institute" when you call the hotel reservations department at 855-463-3091 or click here to book online.

Rooms are also available at the nearby Hampton Inn Houston-Near the Gallerina.

Parking Information

Parking at Royal Sonesta Houston is available at the following rates:
Daily self-parking - $12
Overnight self-parking - $24
Valet daily parking - $18
Valet Overnight - $31.50

Guests utilizing daily parking should visit the parking attendant between 7:30 and 9:30 am to pay and receive the discounted parking rate.

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Bell Nunnally

Bell Nunnally
www.bellnunnally.com

Trusted by businesses across Texas and beyond, Bell Nunnally offers legal counsel that helps clients navigate every stage of the business life cycle — from startup to succession — and each challenge and opportunity along the way.
Haynes Boone

Haynes Boone
haynesboone.com

Founded in 1970, Haynes and Boone, LLP provides a full spectrum of legal services across multiple sectors, including energy, financial services, private equity, and technology. The firm’s nearly 700 lawyers practice across 19 global offices in California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., London, Mexico City, and Shanghai. Haynes Boone was recognized in the 2022 BTI Consulting Group’s A-Team report, which identified firms commended by in-house counsel for superior client service, and it was ranked 21st in The American Lawyer’s 2023 Diversity Scorecard, which evaluated 228 firms by the diversity of their attorney populations. For more information, visit haynesboone.com.
JAMS

JAMS
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Founded in 1979, JAMS is the world's largest private alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider. Our panel includes more than 450 retired state and federal court judges, attorneys and other ADR professionals with proven track records and extensive practice area and industry expertise. JAMS has handled thousands of in-person and remote mediations and arbitrations, ranging from two-party personal injury mediations to complex, multi-party, multimillion-dollar arbitrations in the United States and other jurisdictions worldwide. Handling 19,000 cases annually, JAMS operates in global hearing locations, including Austin, Dallas and Houston.
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
www.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 1,200 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.
The Texas Lawbook

The Texas Lawbook
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The Texas Lawbook is an online news publication covering the Texas corporate legal market. We have content partnerships with the Houston Chronicle and the Dallas Business Journal.

Corporate Counsel Institute

Overview

Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, May 15, 2025

Thursday Afternoon, May 15, 2025

Friday Morning, May 16, 2025

Conference Faculty

Planning Committee

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

Accommodations

Parking Information

Our Sponsors

Bell Nunnally

Haynes Boone

JAMS

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.

Association of Corporate Counsel - Houston

The Texas Lawbook

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