First Friday Ethics: July 2026

Need ethics credit? We’ve got you covered! UT Law CLE’s First Friday Ethics streams live every first Friday of the month, and features some of our best ethics speakers and presentations for a total of 3.00 hrs ethics credit. Fulfill your entire annual ethics requirement in Texas in one day! Maintaining Your Ethics in Trying Times: One Lawyer’s Tale (0.75 hr ethics)Lawyers know that hard cases make bad law. Likewise, maintaining your professional ethics in a difficult situation is very different than day-to-day practice. Hear ethical perspectives and lessons learned from serving as a local elected official and a defendant in lengthy litigation while still practicing as a lawyer.Leah Stewart, Reed, Claymon, Meeker, Krienke & Spurck, PLLC - Austin, TX Ethics: My Opinion, My License – Is It a Business Decision? (0.75 hr ethics)This session reviews the ethical rules and principles that lawyers must consider when advising clients on land development issues, with a hard look at situations where a client’s mileage may vary from the legal advice given, and the outcomes to the lawyer—is the matter ultimately a risk-taking analysis, where all a lawyer can do is advise the client, leaving them the business decision to make in following (or not) the lawyer’s advice.Alan J. Bojorquez, Bojorquez Law Firm, PC - Austin, TX Kimberley Mickelson, Downtown Houston+ - Houston, TX Generative AI in Litigation: Practical Uses, Pitfalls, and Guardrails (1.00 hr ethics)Generative AI is rapidly reshaping litigation for attorneys and experts—from discovery and expert analysis to drafting and research. This session explores current AI trends, provides concrete real-world use cases, and discusses the legal, ethical, and evidentiary risks that need to be managed.Kristofer Buchan, StoneTurn Group, LLP - Houston, TX Legal Privilege: Understanding Who You Represent and Avoiding Other Ethical Pitfalls (0.50 hr ethics)This topic focuses on the perennially-important ethical issues concerning how to create privilege; how to maintain it; and how, as in-house counsel, to instruct the business to maintain it. Examine (in)famous examples of where things went wrong, and advise on how to avoid similar situations.Allison Standish Miller, Steptoe LLP - Houston, TX

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA, PA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
  • First Friday Ethics: July 2026
    4.1 out of 5 stars
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AI Governance and Training Best Practices

This session examines emerging AI governance frameworks for in-house legal departments, including the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) and its implications for corporate compliance programs. The presentation explores practical approaches to AI training and acceptable use policies, evaluating the pros and cons of different governance models and equipping corporate counsel with actionable strategies for responsible AI adoption.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 0.75 hr | 0.75 Ethics
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
  • AI Governance and Training Best Practices
    4.75 out of 5 stars
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Beware the Boilerplate! And Other Contract Pitfalls

Explore commonly underestimated contract provisions—including liability limitations, indemnities, insurance, assignments, and dispute resolution clauses—that can dramatically affect organizational risk exposure. Gain practical insights into negotiating and drafting these "boilerplate" terms to avoid costly pitfalls.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 1.00 hr
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA, PA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
  • Beware the Boilerplate! And Other Contract Pitfalls
    5 out of 5 stars
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Construction Contracts, Lease Agreements, and Other Real Estate Contracts

Gain insight into important issues to get right in construction contracts and lease agreements relating to the development of projects and the construction of improvements. Particular attention is focused on price escalations, force majeure and supply chain impacts.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 0.75 hr
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
  • Construction Contracts, Lease Agreements, and Other Real Estate Contracts
    4.25 out of 5 stars
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Crisis Management and the Role of Social Media

Dust off your organization’s social media policies and ensure they are relevant for the current time. Hear how to effectively manage employees at all levels.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 0.75 hr
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
  • Crisis Management and the Role of Social Media
    5 out of 5 stars
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Cybersecurity Litigation and Enforcement

A concise, practical briefing on the latest developments in cybersecurity litigation and enforcement. Gain insight and practical advice on defending common claims and on how to prepare for—and navigate—regulatory investigations.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 0.75 hr
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
  • Cybersecurity Litigation and Enforcement
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Employment Law Update (2026)

Hear the latest labor and employment developments over the last year, focusing on the most significant changes under the current administration.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 0.75 hr
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
  • Employment Law Update (2026)
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How Can In-House Counsel Add Value to an IPO or M&A Exit Transaction?

Discuss the role of in-house counsel when a company is doing an IPO or M&A exit transaction including deal preparation, advising management and the board of directors on key issues, working with outside counsel and advice on managing the transaction.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 1.00 hr
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA, PA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
  • How Can In-House Counsel Add Value to an IPO or M&A Exit Transaction?
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How to Respond to the Government When it Shows Up at Your Door

Hear practical guidance for in-house counsel on how to respond when government agents show up—whether in connection with a civil inquiry or a criminal investigation. Gain insight into immediate do’s and don’ts, preserving privilege, coordinating internal stakeholders, and managing risk in the critical first hours and days of a DOJ investigation. Leave the presentation with a clear, actionable framework for protecting the company while engaging appropriately with the government.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 0.75 hr
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
  • How to Respond to the Government When it Shows Up at Your Door
    3.33 out of 5 stars
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In-House Counsel’s Role in Reviewing Marketing Materials

Explore different tools in-house counsel can employ in managing marketing copy review, including (1) identifying common issues found in marketing copy, (2) how to cost-effectively use outside counsel to manage and coordinate copy review, and (3) the use of AI tools to review promotions and marketing copy.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 0.50 hr
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
  • In-House Counsel’s Role in Reviewing Marketing Materials
    4 out of 5 stars
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Hooked on CLE: July 2026

THIS MONTH: Texas Business Court: Everything You Want to Know • Counsel in the Crosshairs: Legal Decisions During a Data Crisis • Immigration Developments Impacting Hospitals, Health Systems, and Workforce: A Conversation Between Outside and In-House Counsel • Practical Tips for Navigating Texas Open Records and Meetings Laws

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 4.00 hrs | 1.00 Ethics
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA, PA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
  • Hooked on CLE: July 2026
    4.33 out of 5 stars
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    Open records act portion may have been OK live, but was not good after the fact because questions and comments from the audience were inaudible.

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Legal Privilege: Understanding Who You Represent and Avoiding Other Ethical Pitfalls

This topic focuses on the perennially-important ethical issues concerning how to create privilege; how to maintain it; and how, as in-house counsel, to instruct the business to maintain it. Examine (in)famous examples of where things went wrong, and advise on how to avoid similar situations.

Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides

  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 0.50 hr | 0.50 Ethics
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
  • Legal Privilege: Understanding Who You Represent and Avoiding Other Ethical Pitfalls
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Lessons Learned from GCs Behaving Badly (Allegedly): A New Chapter

It is always better to learn from someone else’s mistakes. In this session, examine examples of in-house counsel allegedly (or admittedly) behaving badly—from alleged assaults and slurs to embezzlement—and what in-house counsel can learn from those situations. Also, discuss examples of in-house counsel allegedly being punished for doing the right thing.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 0.75 hr | 0.75 Ethics
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
  • Lessons Learned from GCs Behaving Badly (Allegedly): A New Chapter
    4.27 out of 5 stars
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Navigating the Complex Landscape of Modern Privacy Compliance

Gain insight into the critical challenges facing legal practitioners in drafting effective privacy policies in today's rapidly evolving regulatory environment. As privacy, security, and AI laws continue to proliferate and mature across multiple jurisdictions, attorneys must understand the intricate web of compliance requirements that impact modern business operations.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 0.75 hr
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
  • Navigating the Complex Landscape of Modern Privacy Compliance
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Texas or Delaware: Where Should You Incorporate?

Elon Musk wants to get paid--a comparative case study.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 0.50 hr
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
  • Texas or Delaware: Where Should You Incorporate?
    4.33 out of 5 stars
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eSupplement to the 33rd Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference

Session 1: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity continues to presents itself as a significant obstacle for the health care industry, both in terms of compliance and operational aspects. To combat this constantly evolving threat, it is imperative to establish a robust cybersecurity program that encompasses prevention, detection, and mitigation strategies. Delve into the legal considerations and optimal approaches for implementing internal controls and best practices, thereby safeguarding your organization against potential data breaches.  Session 2: Multijurisdictional Considerations: Understanding the Laws Across State Lines - Employers are increasingly dealing with vastly varying laws across state lines that impact how companies do business. Hear from both a defense and plaintiff side attorney on issues you should be aware of to protect your organization and navigate this ever-changing landscape.   Session 3: Privacy Law Updates: Other States and International - Stay ahead in the legal landscape with a comprehensive overview of recent domestic and international privacy laws. This presentation equips attendees with the latest insights to navigate evolving regulations in an increasingly interconnected world.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 2.25 hrs
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA, PA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 5/31/2027
  • eSupplement to the 33rd Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference
    4.63 out of 5 stars
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Hooked on CLE: June 2026

THIS MONTH: How Do We Practice Law? • Legal Issues for Content Creators and Influencers • Financing Data Centers • Corporate Enforcement by the States • Serving Two Masters: The Ins and Outs of the Tripartite Relationship

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 4.00 hrs | 1.00 Ethics
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA, PA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 5/31/2027
  • Hooked on CLE: June 2026
    4.28 out of 5 stars
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    Really liked the ethics segment

    The tone of the last presentation was incredibly confrontational for a CLE course.

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First Friday Ethics: May 2026

Need ethics credit? We’ve got you covered! UT Law CLE’s First Friday Ethics streams live every first Friday of the month, and features some of our best ethics speakers and presentations for a total of 3.00 hrs ethics credit. Fulfill your entire annual ethics requirement in Texas in one day! Session 1: Ethics Game Show - Watch shameless appellate practitioners try to outgame each other as they answer ethics questions savvy practitioners need to know. Session 2: What is a Lawyer’s Responsibility in a Democracy Under Duress? - How should lawyers respond to actions that threaten democracy and the rule of law?  Session 3: Forgetting Who Your Client Is - The cooperation between trustees, beneficiaries, and other interested parties often seen in Special Needs Trusts may create a trap for the unwary practitioner. This presentation provides practical guidance and ethical requirements for maintaining appropriate attorney/client relationships, not accidentally forming attorney/client relationships, and keeping in mind the client’s needs and duties in forwarding the progress of a SNT. Session 4: Negotiating Tactics in Energy Disputes: From Good to Ugly - Break down negotiation approaches commonly used in energy disputes—the “good” (effective and ethical), the “bad” (ineffective), and the “ugly” (counterproductive and potentially unethical). Using real-world hypotheticals, discuss actionable strategies to avoid wasted leverage, spot ethical pitfalls, and recognize when aggressive negotiation tactics cross the line into ethical violations.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA, OK, PA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 4/30/2027
  • First Friday Ethics: May 2026
    4.07 out of 5 stars
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    presentation on identifying client was quite good.

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eSupplement to the 37th Annual Health Law Conference

Session 1: Avoiding Ethical and Sanctions Risks using AI-based Legal Research - Hundreds of lawyers and law firms around the country face sanctions or grievance problems resulting from the use of AI-based legal research. Learn how you can avoid the traps that snared your unfortunate colleagues. Session 2: Interacting and Dealing with Difficult People: Ethically Working with All Kinds of Others - The Texas Lawyer's Creed reminds us of our oath to "disagree without being disagreeable." But today's polarizing culture ensures we will have to interact with coworkers, leaders, and volunteers who can make it very hard to remain civil. In this enlightening and entertaining session, we'll discuss how to navigate difficult conversations respectfully, manage our own impulses toward being difficult, and actively model civility to ensure that we are in compliance with our legal and professional duties toward all.  Session 3: The Enforcement Landscape: An In-House Counsel Perspective - The panel explores current enforcement and regulatory priorities and their implications for corporations and executives. Session 4: Outsmarting the Smartphone: Crucial Evidence Could Be In Your Back Pocket - In the digital era, smartphones are not just communication devices; they've become repositories of vast amounts of personal and professional data ranging from texts and emails to photos and location history providing a comprehensive digital footprint of a user's life. Examine how we use smartphones, how they work, what data is stored on the phone, proper evidence handling methods, and mobile device forensic examinations and much more.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 3.25 hrs | 1.50 Ethics
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA, PA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 3/31/2027
  • eSupplement to the 37th Annual Health Law Conference
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Working in Harmony with In-House Counsel in the Digital Era

How to establish and maintain a productive relationship with in-house counsel, from the integration of AI tools to the ethics of best practices in billing and technology familiarity.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 1.00 hr | 0.50 Ethics
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA, PA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 2/28/2027
  • Working in Harmony with In-House Counsel in the Digital Era
    5 out of 5 stars
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