Session 1:

Technology in the Courtroom (Dec 2018)

Overview of courtroom technologies available to effectively and persuasively present visual and audio materials in court proceedings; evidentiary considerations associated with such technology use; and related practice tips and pointers.

Originally presented at: Nov 2018 Bankruptcy Conference

Hon. David R. Jones, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX

Session 2:

Age Discrimination: A New Kind of Generation Gap (Jun 2019)

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) just celebrated the 50th anniversary of its enactment. With an aging baby boomer population, employees working past traditional retirement age, and millennials moving into management positions—these issues are more important than ever. Discuss strategies for managing multi-generational workforces and preventing age discrimination claims.

Originally presented at: May 2019 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Katrina Grider, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Houston, TX

Session 3:

Confessions of a Solo Practitioner: The Ups, Downs and Everything in Between (Jul 2019)

Hanging out your own shingle as a solo practitioner can be daunting and full of unknown pitfalls. This webcast presents a checklist of "to do" tasks before you open your own shop, common problems and how to address them, and a list of resources.

Originally presented at: Jun 2019 Confessions of a Solo Practitioner: The Ups, Downs and Everything in Between

Christina Lesher, The Law Office of Christina Lesher, PC - Houston, TX
Marilyn G. Miller, Marilyn G. Miller, Attorney at Law - Dripping Springs, TX

Session 4:

Telling the Story of Your Case (Sep 2018)

There are fundamentals of story that apply to almost every aspect of trial. Jurors create narratives, and they are not in the form of “the evidence will show…” Implementing storytelling techniques can help any advocate, in any type of case, present the evidence closer to the form in which jurors comprehend and remember.

Originally presented at: Aug 2018 The Car Crash Seminar

Jim M. Perdue Jr., Perdue & Kidd - Houston, TX

Session 5:

Convergence of Media, Entertainment, & Technology: Virtual & Augmented Reality (Jun 2019)

Originally presented at: May 2019 Technology Law Conference

Tammy Brandt, Dreamscape Immersive - Culver City, CA
Courtney S. York, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Dallas, TX

Session 6:

Regulatory and Ethical Considerations for Handling Sensitive Electronic Information (Sep 2018)

Explore the regulatory framework when handling sensitive electronic information. Also, understand the ethical considerations when handling the information and if a breach occurs.

Originally presented at: Aug 2018 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Adrian Senyszyn, Brin & Brin P.C. - San Antonio, TX
Shawn E. Tuma, Spencer Fane, LLP - Plano, TX

Session 7:

Pro Bono Collaborations with Outside Counsel: The New Networking (Jun 2019)

With both in-house counsel and outside firms wanting to give back to their communities and to develop their relationships with each other, pro bono truly is the new networking. Learn how in-house counsel and outside firms can collaborate, including best practices and overcoming fears of lack of subject-matter knowledge, on pro bono projects from legal advice clinics to direct representation, and how these collaborations help bridge the “justice gap.”

Originally presented at: May 2019 Corporate Counsel Institute

Michael Hofrichter, Houston Volunteer Lawyers - Houston, TX