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First Friday Ethics: March 2026
Contains material from Aug 2023 to Jan 2026
First Friday Ethics: March 2026
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It would be wonderful if the 1st Friday ethics courses could be approved for Oklahoma the way that the Taxation and Estate Planning courses are.
AI in Leases presentation was excellent.
Comments from the 2026 First Friday Ethics (March 2026) STUDIO WEBCAST
It was great to have a judge speaking on ethics, with specific examples of what not to do in court and things she has seen that she thinks are unprofessional. The AI content on drafting was also well balanced and informative.
The judge's presentation ("Don't Do It") especially stood out: lively, entertaining, ordered.
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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!
(0.75 hr ethics)
The Use of AI in Drafting and Negotiating Leases: Ethical Considerations and Landmines
This presentation examines how AI is transforming lease drafting and negotiation, with a focus on ethical considerations and the risks of treating title and survey review as isolated tasks rather than interconnected analyses. It highlights why only purpose-built legal AI paired with human expertise, can deliver the precision, quality, and competitive advantage required to manage trillions in real estate transactions while safeguarding client interests.
Lauren Hirt [Accepted] Orbital - London, England, United Kingdom
(0.75 hr ethics)
Ethical Challenges Facing Lawyers in the Constantly Changing Immigration World
Explore how immigration lawyers can continue to practice safely and ethically in the wake of the March 2025 presidential memo, which has raised concerns about potential intimidation of the immigration bar. Discuss recent asylum developments and how to navigate shifting policies and political scrutiny while upholding our professional responsibilities.
Craig Dobson [Accepted] Dobson Law LLC - New York, NY
(1.00 hr ethics)
From Stressed to Steady: Four Techniques You’ll Actually Use
Now that you know how burnout works, this session gives you three science-backed tools you can actually use even when your calendar is packed and your brain feels fried. You’ll learn how to recognize early signs of burnout (in yourself and others), use negative thoughts as valuable signals, and move through stress in under a minute using the Capture & Compost Method™. This is where theory meets practice—because resilience isn’t a personality trait, it’s a skill you can build.
Marla Mattenson [Accepted] Mattenson Coaching & Consulting, Inc - Santa Barbara, CA
(0.50 hr ethics)
Don’t Do It: Legal Temptations to Resist
This presentation is a reminder of the things lawyers are tempted to do, but the Rules of Professional Conduct, Standards of Appellate Conduct, and the good manners we were all raised on prevent.
Hon. Tanya Garrison [Accepted] 157th District Court - Houston, TX
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 3.00 | 3.00 ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 2/28/2027
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Sessions
Credit
1.
The Use of AI in Drafting and Negotiating Leases: Ethical Considerations and Landmines (Jan 2026)
Lauren Hirt
0.75
0.75
0.00
0.75 | 0.75 ethics
Session Materials
Video
(mp4)
– 44 mins
Audio
(mp3)
– 44 mins
Transcript
(txt)
Paper
(pdf)
– 18 pgs
Slides
(pdf)
– 10 pgs
Session 1 —44 mins 0.75 | 0.75 ethics
The Use of AI in Drafting and Negotiating Leases: Ethical Considerations and Landmines (Jan 2026)
This presentation examines how AI is transforming lease drafting and negotiation, with a focus on ethical considerations and the risks of treating title and survey review as isolated tasks rather than interconnected analyses. It highlights why only purpose-built legal AI paired with human expertise, can deliver the precision, quality, and competitive advantage required to manage trillions in real estate transactions while safeguarding client interests.
Originally presented: Nov 2025 Commercial Leasing Institute
Lauren Hirt,
Orbital - London, England, United Kingdom
2.
Ethical Challenges Facing Lawyers in the Constantly Changing Immigration World (Jan 2026)
Craig Dobson
0.75
0.75
0.00
0.75 | 0.75 ethics
Session Materials
Video
(mp4)
– 46 mins
Audio
(mp3)
– 46 mins
Transcript
(txt)
Paper
(pdf)
– 8 pgs
Paper
(pdf)
– 4 pgs
Slides
(pdf)
– 15 pgs
Session 2 —46 mins 0.75 | 0.75 ethics
Ethical Challenges Facing Lawyers in the Constantly Changing Immigration World (Jan 2026)
Explore how immigration lawyers can continue to practice safely and ethically in the wake of the March 2025 presidential memo, which has raised concerns about potential intimidation of the immigration bar. Discuss recent asylum developments and how to navigate shifting policies and political scrutiny while upholding our professional responsibilities.
Originally presented: Oct 2025 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Craig Dobson,
Dobson Law LLC - New York, NY
3.
From Stressed to Steady: Four Techniques You’ll Actually Use (Nov 2025)
Marla Mattenson
1.00
1.00
0.00
1.00 | 1.00 ethics
Session Materials
Video
(mp4)
– 61 mins
Slides
(pdf)
– 20 pgs
Session 3 —61 mins 1.00 | 1.00 ethics
From Stressed to Steady: Four Techniques You’ll Actually Use (Nov 2025)
Now that you know how burnout works, this session gives you three science-backed tools you can actually use even when your calendar is packed and your brain feels fried. You’ll learn how to recognize early signs of burnout (in yourself and others), use negative thoughts as valuable signals, and move through stress in under a minute using the Capture & Compost Method™. This is where theory meets practice—because resilience isn’t a personality trait, it’s a skill you can build.
Originally presented: Oct 2025 First Friday Ethics (October 2025)
Marla Mattenson,
Mattenson Coaching & Consulting, Inc - Santa Barbara, CA
4.
Don’t Do It: Legal Temptations to Resist (Aug 2023)
Hon. Tanya Garrison
0.50
0.50
0.00
0.50 | 0.50 ethics
Session Materials
Video
(mp4)
– 24 mins
Audio
(mp3)
– 24 mins
Paper
(pdf)
– 5 pgs
Slides
(pdf)
– 7 pgs
Session 4 —24 mins 0.50 | 0.50 ethics
Don’t Do It: Legal Temptations to Resist (Aug 2023)
This presentation is a reminder of the things lawyers are tempted to do, but the Rules of Professional Conduct, Standards of Appellate Conduct, and the good manners we were all raised on prevent.
Originally presented: Jun 2023 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Hon. Tanya Garrison,
157th District Court - Houston, TX