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Shafeeqa W. Giarratani
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Explore important legal principles to be aware of in crafting inclusion and diversity initiatives, as well as how federal contractor status impacts legal obligations.
Originally presented at: May 2020 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Shafeeqa W. Giarratani,
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Austin, TX
Kendyl T. Hanks, Nicole Córdoba
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Recent decisions from the Texas Supreme Court concerning contract enforcement adhere to the principle that contract rights in Texas are held sacred and shall be enforced. From contract formation to fraudulent inducement claims, application of that principle is shifting contract-based analysis away from the jury and onto the bench.
Originally presented at: Jun 2020 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Kendyl T. Hanks,
Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Austin, TX
Nicole Córdoba,
Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Austin, TX
Melanie Bragg
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Successful lawyers have LEAD lines - mottos that carry them through their lives and help them on the road to success. Join Melanie Bragg as she leads this ethics program and talks about the ethical lessons in her American Bar Association Flagship book, Defining Moments: Insights into the Lawyer’s Soul through the prism of her leadership model: L- legacy; E- excellence; A- authenticity; D- determination, and the ABA model rules of professional conduct and the Texas Disciplinary Rules. She will share fascinating true stories of the trials and tribulations of lawyers, including some colorful Texas lawyers.
Originally presented at: Jun 2020 Defining Moments: Insights into the Lawyer’s Soul
Melanie Bragg,
Bragg Law PC - Houston, TX
Quentin Brogdon
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Increasing numbers of autonomous vehicles (AVs) now cruise our highways and are believed to reduce crashes and save lives. Join Quentin Brogdon as he explores why AVs sometimes fail, and when an AV fails, who will get sued and what causes of action will be alleged.
Originally presented at: Jul 2020 Autonomous Vehicles: No Longer the Stuff of Science Fiction
Quentin Brogdon,
Crain Brogdon Rogers, LLP - Dallas, TX
David M. Gonzalez
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It's tedious to draft, dreadful to listen to, and probably ignored by jurors. Learn why the least exciting part of trial is the most important.
Originally presented at: May 2020 Conference on Criminal Appeals
David M. Gonzalez,
Sumpter & Gonzalez L.L.P. - Austin, TX
Jim Lanard
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Offshore wind development along the East Coast has expanded exponentially. This talk will address the past and predict future expansions, including the role Gulf Coast supply chain businesses can play as offshore wind becomes a sustainable industry in the US.
Originally presented at: Jan 2020 Renewable Energy Law
Jim Lanard,
Magellan Wind - Philadelphia, PA