Hooked on CLE: March 2026
THIS MONTH: Data Centers and the Impact of Technological Autonomy • The First Amendment in the Workplace • Legal Ads: Advice From Veteran Lawyers in Small Firms • A Practical Guide to Trademark Registration • Transitioning from Government to Private Practice
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 4.00 hrs | 1.00 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 2/28/2027
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Hooked on CLE: March 20264.5 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
First Friday Ethics: February 2026
Need ethics credit? We’ve got you covered! UT Law CLE’s First Friday Ethics 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! (1.00 hr ethics)Avoiding Ethical and Sanctions Risks using AI-Based Legal Research (Replay) 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.Scott Rothenberg, Law Offices of Scott Rothenberg - Bellaire, TX (0.50 hr ethics)Fifth Amendment: The Right Way and The Wrong Way (Replay) This presentation focuses on the application of the Fifth Amendment in a discovery context.Anjali Nigam [Accepted] The Nigam Law Firm, PLLC - Houston, TX (0.50 hr ethics)Don’t Forget to Check Your Boxes Before You Close (Replay)This presentation covers a few commonly overlooked items in the lender’s closing checklists that can have a detrimental impact on closing and closing timelines.Clinton J. Kuykendall [Accepted] Jackson Walker LLP - Houston, TX (1.00 hr ethics)Closing the Case and the File: How to Ethically Terminate a Representation When Completed (Replay) Explore the recommended procedures you should have in place to ethically handle both the intake side of client matters, but also what is involved in “closing” files.Claude E. Ducloux [Accepted] Attorney at Law - Austin, TX
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 1/31/2027
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First Friday Ethics: February 20264.29 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
very good
Hooked on CLE: February 2026
THIS MONTH: Website Tracking Technologies: Recent Litigation and Best Practices • Tax Planning Opportunities for Small Businesses: Re-evaluating the Toolbox after the OBBBA • Ethics and Practical Uses of AI in Your Law Practice • U.S. Border Searches in the Digital Age • Volunteer Legal Services: The Power of Pro Bono
Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 4.00 hrs | 1.00 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 1/31/2027
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Hooked on CLE: February 20264.31 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
good variety of topics
These courses were particularly well done. Interesting. Useful. Great introduction to VLS.
Very informative. Especially enjoy the AI discussion
First Friday Ethics: January 2026
Need ethics credit? We’ve got you covered! UT Law CLE’s First Friday Ethics 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! (0.50 hr ethics) Cyberjustice Interrupted: How Ransomware Turns Risk Into Liability This CLE explores how ransomware and cyberattacks are impacting law firms and small businesses highlighting their legal, operational, financial, and compliance consequences. Participants gain practical insights into litigation trends, evolving cybersecurity threats, and how to build a human-centered defense through staff training, behavior-based awareness programs, and proactive risk mitigation. The session closes with actionable steps to lower risks and strengthen firm-wide defenses. Stefanie Alexander, Attorney at Law, PLLC - Houston, TX Melecia McLean, MeltalksCyber - New York, NY (0.50 hr ethics) Legal Ads: Advice From Veteran Lawyers in Small Firms This presentation explores how to ethically advertise according to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. Jefferson K. Brim III, Brim & Brim, P.C. - Austin, TX Rick Freeman, Austin, TX (1.00 hr ethics) Conflict Transactions: Developments in Navigating Perilous Waters Recent court opinions and amendments to state legislation have changed the rules for conflict transactions. Panelists discuss steps companies and their stockholders, directors and officers should take before and during deals in light of the changes, and what happens if they don’t. Michael G. O'Bryan, Morrison & Foerster - San Francisco, CA Scott B. Crofton, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - New York, NY Abby Davis, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP - Houston, TX Robert R. Kibby, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. - Dallas, TX Kimberly Spoerri, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP - New York, NY (1.00 hr ethics) The Use and Governance of AI in Legal and Compliance Departments Engage in, and leave with actionable suggestions for, how legal and compliance teams are supporting the use of AI, from piloting a single model within the department to supporting AI governance across the enterprise. Steven Gyeszly, Valaris - Houston, TX Chris Miller, General Motors - Detroit, MI
Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 12/31/2026
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First Friday Ethics: January 20264.31 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
This one was practical - I appreciate that!
Very interesting speakers.
Legal Ads: Advice From Veteran Lawyers in Small Firms
This presentation explores how to ethically advertise according to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.
Includes: Video Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.50 hr | 0.50 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 12/31/2026
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Legal Ads: Advice From Veteran Lawyers in Small Firms4.19 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
2025 Case Law, Legislative, and Secretary of State Updates for LLCs, LPs, and Partnerships
Session 1: Case Law Update - A survey of recent Texas cases addressing significant issues (fiduciary duties, piercing the entity veil, and more) in the context of LLCs and partnerships (including limited partnerships and LLPs). Session 2: Secretary of State Update - Learn about filing tips and resources that can make your transactions with the Secretary of State (SOS) easier and more predictable; hear updates on the agency’s ongoing system modernization program, including an overview of online services both available now as well as under development in the new SOSPortal. Session 3: Legislative Update on 2025 TBOC Amendments - A report on 2025 Texas legislation amending the Texas Business Organizations Code and some other Texas legislation of interest.
Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 2.25 hrs
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 12/31/2026
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2025 Case Law, Legislative, and Secretary of State Updates for LLCs, LPs, and Partnerships4.04 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
Acquisitions and Dispositions of Partnership Interests
A discussion of structuring alternatives in acquisitions and dispositions of interests in partnerships, including taxable and tax-free acquisitions, basis adjustments, disproportionate distributions and more.
Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 12/31/2026
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Acquisitions and Dispositions of Partnership Interests4.67 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
Athletes and Entertainers Setting Up a Business Entity
Hear about issues to consider in structuring entities for professional athletes and entertainers.
Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 12/31/2026
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Athletes and Entertainers Setting Up a Business Entity3.25 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
Dane appeared to be unprepared.
Cyberjustice Interrupted: How Ransomware Turns Risk Into Liability
Explore how ransomware and cyberattacks are impacting law firms and small businesses highlighting their legal, operational, financial, and compliance consequences. Gain practical insights into litigation trends, evolving cybersecurity threats, and how to build a human-centered defense through staff training, behavior-based awareness programs, and proactive risk mitigation.
Includes: Video Audio Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.50 hr | 0.50 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 12/31/2026
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Cyberjustice Interrupted: How Ransomware Turns Risk Into LiabilityNot yet rated
Generative Artificial Intelligence
A discussion centered on IP concerns and what to watch out for when applying AI use models and negotiating AI related agreements.
Includes: Video Audio Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr | 0.75 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 12/31/2026
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Generative Artificial Intelligence4.75 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
Ins and Outs of Partnership and Company Agreements
Session 1: Professional Partnerships - A discussion of issues involved in establishing a professional partnership and examination of a model partnership agreement for a limited liability partnership. Session 2: What Constitutes a Company Agreement? - This panel discusses what a company agreement or partnership agreement is for purposes of the statute, and how it's contents are determined. They consider some of the ethical considerations attendant to an attorney’s advising the members or partners with respect to the operating agreement.
Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 1.50 hrs | 0.50 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 12/31/2026
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Ins and Outs of Partnership and Company Agreements5 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
Insurance for M&A Transactions
Representations and warranties insurance and tax insurance related to M&A transactions: When is it appropriate? How much does it cost? How does it affect negotiating and drafting the transaction documents? Where is the market?
Includes: Video Audio Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 1.00 hr | 0.25 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 12/31/2026
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Insurance for M&A Transactions3 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
Litigating Company Agreements and How to Avoid Common Pitfalls
Explore common litigation issues that arise from company agreements and potential ways to address those issues such as, officer or director fiduciary duties, indemnification, venue, applicable procedure and laws, arbitration, and available remedies.
Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr | 0.25 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 12/31/2026
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Litigating Company Agreements and How to Avoid Common Pitfalls5 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
Living with the Changes in the Federal Regulatory Landscape
Each of our clients is subject to federal regulation by administrative agencies from the IRS to FinCEN, FERC to OSHA. The rules and agencies are changing profoundly because of recent court rulings, executive orders, and presidential memoranda actions. This panel provides an overview of the transformation of the administrative regulatory process and suggest methods of dealing with the questions that these changes raise.
Includes: Video Audio Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.50 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 12/31/2026
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Living with the Changes in the Federal Regulatory Landscape3 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
Protecting the Interest of Assignees
Statutes provide default rules for what happens on the death or divorce of a partner or LLC member, most of which can be varied in the partnership or company agreement. A review of frequent issues owners should address before a death or divorce occurs.
Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr | 0.25 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 12/31/2026
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Protecting the Interest of Assignees3 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
I was hoping to get a deeper and clearer answer on what happens when at death of a majority member/partner. Specifically, when the heirs become assignees they have no rights of management, unless admitted. So does that mean the minority member/partner will run the company?
Securities Laws and Unincorporated Entities
What is a security? How federal and state securities laws may apply to investments in limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and general partnerships.
Includes: Video Audio Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 12/31/2026
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Securities Laws and Unincorporated Entities5 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
Tax Planning Opportunities for Small Businesses: Re-Evaluating the Toolbox after the OBBBA
A new look at the business and tax factors affecting your client’s choice of entity following the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Is the LLC still the top option, or have corporations taken the lead?
Includes: Video Audio Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 12/31/2026
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Tax Planning Opportunities for Small Businesses: Re-Evaluating the Toolbox after the OBBBA5 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
Update on TX Business Courts (2025)
An introduction to the Texas Business Court, the road so far, and where things may be headed in light of recent legislative changes.
Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr | 0.25 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 12/31/2026
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Update on TX Business Courts (2025)4 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
First Friday Ethics: December 2025
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! (1.00 hr ethics) A Legal Ethics Holiday Season Wish List (Replay) It’s the Holiday Season, y’all, and even law firm General Counsels and Risk Managers have Holiday Wish Lists…of what they hope their colleagues already know about the Rules of Professional Conduct and how to apply them. This presentation explores many things that are, no doubt, on those Wish Lists, including a working understanding of the conflict of interest rules, tools to help navigate those rules (like engagement letters and “I’m Not Your Lawyer” letters), the difference between the attorney-client privilege and the lawyer’s ethical duty of confidentiality, and a proper appreciation of the application of the “No Contact” Rule. The presentation also provides some practical tips to help create a culture of sound risk management practices to help keep the attendee from getting on the General Counsel’s or Risk Manager’s Naughty List. A.J. Singleton, Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC - Lexington, KY (0.75 hr ethics) Generative Artificial Intelligence (Replay) A discussion centered on IP concerns and what to watch out for when applying AI use models and negotiating AI related agreements. Skyla R. Banks, Amplitude, Inc. - Dallas, TX Bria Riley, Citibank, N.A. - Dallas, TX (0.50 hr ethics) Avoiding Difficult Clients (Replay) Lawyers are faced with many ethical challenges both in representing, and in deciding whether to represent, all kinds of people and entities. Identify what lawyers need to know to hopefully prevent, or if necessary disengage from, inappropriate representations involving difficult clients. William J. Chriss, The Snapka Law Firm - Corpus Christi, TX (0.75 hr ethics) Emotionally Healthy Lawyering (Replay) This presentation provides an overview of obstacles to lawyer wellness and examines evidence-based strategies for building or maintaining mental health while engaging in the very demanding practice of law. Michelle Fontenot, Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program - Austin, TX
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 11/30/2026
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First Friday Ethics: December 20254.29 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
Hooked on CLE: December 2025
THIS MONTH: The Rise of Immersive Sports and Entertainment Experiences • Outsmarting the Smartphone: Crucial Evidence Could be in Your Back Pocket • Risk Allocation in Technology Transactions • When and How to Enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, C, D • Secrets to a Successful Reply Brief • What is a Lawyer's Duty in a Democracy Under Duress
Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 4.00 hrs | 1.00 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 11/30/2026
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Hooked on CLE: December 20254.26 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.How would you rate the value of the materials provided as part of the course?
Excellent course. Best one I've done with UT LAW CLE.