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59th Annual William W. Gibson, Jr.

Mortgage Lending Institute

Austin Sep 11-12, 2025 AT&T Conference Center $675 Individual  |  $775 after Aug 28 $600 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum)  |  $700 after Aug 28 $540 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum)  |  $640 after Aug 28
Live Webcast Sep 11-12, 2025 $775 Individual $700 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) $640 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) $100 Add-on rate for in-person registrants
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Overview

UT Law CLE's 59th Annual William W. Gibson, Jr. Mortgage Lending Institute presents current developments and industry trends, offers practical information on real estate lending, financing, and title issues, and provides a must-have set of materials and resources. Don’t miss the chance to hear informative sessions presented by recognized experts in the mortgage lending community.

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Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

  • Day 1 September 11, 2025
  • Day 2 September 12, 2025
  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Thursday Morning, Sep. 11, 2025
  • This agenda is still in development. Updates to topics and speakers will be posted as available.

  • 8:00 am
    Austin Only
    Registration Opens
    Includes continental breakfast.

  • 8:30 am
    Welcoming Remarks

  • 8:40 am
    0.75 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    Case Law Update – Part I
    Discuss recent and significant Texas cases from the last year, with particular attention paid to cases involving new legal concepts or which materially alter or extend current jurisprudence.

    Amanda R. Grainger, Winstead PC - Dallas, TX
    J. Richard White, Winstead PC - Dallas, TX

  • 9:25 am
    0.50 hr
    2025 Legislative Update: Time to Make the Donuts
    Hear information regarding new state laws from the 89th Texas State Legislature that have an effect on Texas Real Estate and the potential impacts on the Mortgage Industry.

    Mark D. Sonnier, MDS Law, PLLC - Houston, TX

  • 9:55 am
    0.50 hr
    Update on New Texas Title Insurance Forms & Rules
    Recent changes have been made by the Texas Department of Insurance to Texas promulgated title insurance forms and the rules supporting those forms. Discuss those changes and how they will affect the title insurance business in Texas.

    Charles M. ("Charlie") Craig, Stewart Title Guaranty Company - Austin, TX

  • 10:25 am
    15-Minute Break

  • 10:40 am
    1.50 hrs
    0.50 hr ethics
    HFCs and PFCs: Navigating Legislative Changes, Lending Structures, and Best Practices in Texas
    Gain insight into the evolving landscape of the Housing Finance Corporation (HFC) program in Texas, including the impact of recent legislative changes. Also explore best practices for structuring deals involving HFCs, Public Facility Corporations (PFCs), and housing authorities, with a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities these present for both borrowers and lenders. Address common issues in borrower-lender relationships, risk assessment and mitigation strategies for lenders, and hear practical guidance on exit strategies, as well as perspectives on how these issues present and are perceived by the public sector participants in these transactions.

    Karl Baker, Jackson Walker LLP - San Antonio, TX
    Summer Greathouse, Bracewell - San Antonio, TX
    Reed A. Standly, Standly Law Group - Dallas, TX

  • 12:10 pm
    Austin Only
    Pick Up Lunch (in Austin)

  • Thursday Afternoon, Sep. 11, 2025
  • LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
  • 12:30 pm
    0.50 hr
    What are Renewable Energy Lenders Looking For?

  • 1:00 pm
    15-Minute Break

  • 1:15 pm
    0.50 hr
    Is There Recourse for That?
    A pragmatic review of the loan guaranty agreements that are currently being required in commercial real estate transactions. 

    Niles W. Holmes, Niles Holmes, P.C. - Dallas, TX

  • 1:45 pm
    1.00 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    Receiverships with Commercial Mortgages: Considerations and Tips
    As easy as foreclosure is (or is supposed to be), a creditor may not want to own or directly control a commercial property. Discuss the when, why, what, and how of pursuing a commercial receivership in Texas, including best practices.

    Jared Slade, Alston & Bird LLP - Dallas, TX
    Thomas M. Whelan, Thalheimer, Cipione, Whelan & Morgan, PLLC - Dallas, TX

  • 2:45 pm
    10-Minute Break

  • 2:55 pm
    0.75 hr
    Working with Special Servicers

    Ariel Levin, CWCapital Asset Management - Washington, DC

  • 3:40 pm
    0.75 hr
    Identifying and Managing Environmental Risks – A Practical Guide
    This session provides a practical overview of environmental due diligence and risk management strategies, focusing on the essentials like Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and the potential role of insurance. Learn best practices for hiring consultants, navigating reliance letters, and addressing common issues that arise during the Phase I process. Also, explore the role and limitations of environmental insurance in managing identified risks.

    Mary S. Mendoza, Haynes Boone, LLP - Austin, TX
    Andrew Van Osselaer, Haynes Boone, LLP - Austin, TX

  • 4:25 pm
    0.75 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    The ART Market in a Hard Insurance Market

    Thomas M. Whelan, Thalheimer, Cipione, Whelan & Morgan, PLLC - Dallas, TX

  • 5:10 pm
    0.50 hr
    Hot Topics in Mortgage Lending

  • 5:40 pm
    Adjourn

  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Friday Morning, Sep. 12, 2025
  • 8:00 am
    Austin Only
    Conference Room Opens
    Includes continental breakfast.

  • 8:30 am
    0.75 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    Case Law Update – Part II
    ​Discuss recent and significant Texas cases from the last year, with particular attention paid to cases involving new legal concepts or which materially alter or extend current jurisprudence.

    Amanda R. Grainger, Winstead PC - Dallas, TX
    J. Richard White, Winstead PC - Dallas, TX

  • 9:15 am
    1.00 hr
    0.50 hr ethics
    C-Pace Updates 

  • 10:15 am
    15-Minute Break

  • 10:30 am
    1.00 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    7 Deadly Sins of Pre-Deal Documents (LOI, MOU, Term Sheets, etc.) OR Enforcing Unenforceability
    Address the negotiation and drafting of pre-deal documents (LOI, MOU, Term Sheet, etc.). Discuss when a pre-deal document is justified (and when not?); which pre-deal document is best for your transaction; which strategies should be considered when negotiating an LOI; and what are the best ways to make an LOI or MOU unenforceable.

    D. Hull Youngblood Jr., Of Counsel, Davis Cedillo & Mendoza, Inc. - San Antonio, TX

  • 11:30 am
    1.00 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    Structuring an Equity Investment in Real Estate

  • 12:30 pm
    0.50 hr ethics
    Don’t Forget the Basics / Don’t Forget to Check Your Boxes Before You Close

    Clinton J. Kuykendall, Jackson Walker LLP - Houston, TX

  • 1:00 pm
    Adjourn

  • Day 1 September 11, 2025
  • Day 2 September 12, 2025
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Conference Faculty

Karl Baker

Jackson Walker LLP
San Antonio, TX

Charles M. ("Charlie") Craig

Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Austin, TX

Amanda R. Grainger

Winstead PC
Dallas, TX

Summer Greathouse

Bracewell
San Antonio, TX

Niles W. Holmes

Niles Holmes, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Clinton J. Kuykendall

Jackson Walker LLP
Houston, TX

Ariel Levin

CWCapital Asset Management
Washington, DC

Mary S. Mendoza

Haynes Boone, LLP
Austin, TX

Jared Slade

Alston & Bird LLP
Dallas, TX

Mark D. Sonnier

MDS Law, PLLC
Houston, TX

Reed A. Standly

Standly Law Group
Dallas, TX

Andrew Van Osselaer

Haynes Boone, LLP
Austin, TX

Thomas M. Whelan

Thalheimer, Cipione, Whelan & Morgan, PLLC
Dallas, TX

J. Richard White

Winstead PC
Dallas, TX

D. Hull Youngblood Jr.

Of Counsel, Davis Cedillo & Mendoza, Inc.
San Antonio, TX

Planning Committee

Amanda R. Grainger—Chair

Winstead PC
Dallas, TX

April Rogers—Director

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Christopher W. Christensen

National Association of Realtors
Washington, DC

James L. (Jim) Gosdin

Amtrust Title Insurance Company
Houston, TX

Niles W. Holmes

Niles Holmes, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Dawn M. Lewallen

First American Title Insurance Company
Houston, TX

Mary S. Mendoza

Haynes Boone, LLP
Austin, TX

Kent Newsome

Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Houston, TX

Chris Peirson

PeirsonPatterson, LLP
Dallas, TX

Brian C. Rider

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Jared Slade

Alston & Bird LLP
Dallas, TX

Michelle Moore Smith

Jackson Walker LLP
Austin, TX

Thomas M. Whelan

Thalheimer, Cipione, Whelan & Morgan, PLLC
Dallas, TX

Key Dates

Austin – Sep 11-12, 2025 – AT&T Conference Center
Live Webcast – Sep 11-12, 2025
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  • Austin
  • Live Webcast
Individual
Last day for $675.00 Regular pricing: Aug 28, 2025

$775.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $600.00 Regular pricing: Aug 28, 2025

$700.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $540.00 Regular pricing: Aug 28, 2025

$640.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Sep 5, 2025

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Sep 8, 2025
Individual
Group (5 registrants minimum)
Group (10 registrants minimum)
Add-on
Last day for cancellation (full refund): Sep 5, 2025

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Sep 8, 2025

Venue

speaker

AT&T Conference Center

The University of Texas at Austin
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX
877.744.8822 (reservations)
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Accommodations

We’ve arranged a room block at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center for event attendees. Information about the room block, including how to book and access the discounted rate, will be provided via email as it becomes available. Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox and book early, as rooms are limited and based on availability!

Parking Information

Parking is available in the conference center's attached garage, as well as Rowling Hall Garage. Both garage entrances are located on W 20th St. Guests may self-park or use the hotel's valet services at the University Avenue entrance. Parking rates are subject to change without notice. 

Self-parking fees: 

Hourly Parking:
0-30 minutes, $3
31-60 minutes, $4
1– 2 hours, $6
2– 3 hours, $9
3– 4 hours, $12
4– 5 hours, $15
5– 8 hours, $18
8– 24 hours, $21
Lost ticket, $42

Valet Parking Rates:
Daily valet: $21
Overnight valet: $38

Additional Information

The conference will take place in Classroom 101 which is located on level M1 of the AT&T Conference Center.

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