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Introduction to the Polyvagal Theory and neuroscience-backed strategies to shift from stress to serenity. Learn practical exercises you can implement immediately to manage negative thoughts and emotions.

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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!   Join us for a transformative 3-hour CLE session that empowers Texas lawyers to achieve greater wellness and professional success. Kiele Linroth Pace, Lawyer Turned Law Leader Coach, discusses the importance of preventing burnout in the legal field. Marla Mattenson, Founder of The Ethical Sales Institute, introduces neuroscience-backed strategies to shift from stress to serenity, offering practical tools to manage negative thoughts. Kiele and Marla guide you through the inner and outer work necessary to find clarity, focus, and intuitive problem-solving while enhancing your well-being so you can thrive in law, business, and life in general.   (1.00 hr ethics) Introduction: Avoiding TLAP Kiele Linroth Pace, Pacefirm Consulting, LLC - Austin, TX (1.00 hr ethics) Beyond the Red Zone Marla Mattenson, Mattenson Coaching & Consulting, Inc - Santa Barbara, CA (1.00 hr ethics) Mindset Mastery Marla Mattenson, Mattenson Coaching & Consulting, Inc - Santa Barbara, CA Kiele Linroth Pace, Pacefirm Consulting, LLC - Austin, TX

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Delve into the crucial importance of wellness and burnout prevention in the legal profession. Discover why safeguarding your well-being is essential for sustaining a successful and fulfilling legal career.

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We explore the deeper aspects of inner and outer work. From mindfulness and self-empowerment to creative problem-solving and intuitive navigation, this session provides you with the tools to find and maintain peace of mind, clarity, and focus in both your professional and personal life.

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Session 01: Case Law Update: Part I - Examine significant administrative law cases issued during the last year. Session 02: Case Law Update: Part II - Examine significant administrative law cases issued during the last year.

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Session 01: Non-Economic Damages, Post-Gregory - In June of 2023, the Texas Supreme Court issued Gregory v. Chohan, a blockbuster new opinion on non-economic damages that raised as many questions as it provided answers. Where do we now stand in the wake of Gregory?  Session 02: Texas Auto Policies - Statutory and case law that impact different coverage under Texas automobile policies.  Session 03: Important Cases in the Prosecution and Defense of UM / UIM Cases Session - This presentation addresses recent cases impacting UM/UIM cases, as well as strategies and tips for prosecuting and for defending uninsured and under-insured motorist claims and bad faith litigation. Session 04: Stowers, Soriano, and Dealing with Policy Limits - Stowers and Soriano are well-recognized cases dealing with the payment of policy limits, but other case authorities have impacted those decisions including in bankruptcy. This presentation addresses Stowers and Soriano principles, recent decisions involving policy limits, and dealing with excess policies in the context of policy limits.

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Session 01: 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. Session 02: Case Law Update – Part II - Discuss recent and significant Texas cases for the last year, with particular attention paid to cases involving new legal concepts or which materially alter or extend current jurisprudence. Session 03: Hot Topics - Hear about recent developments and hot topics in mortgage lending and related real estate matters.

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A discussion of representing impaired professionals, including the prevalence of substance abuse/mental health struggles in professional practice, nuances of representing impaired professionals, and resources for helping impaired professionals. The panelists discuss working with impaired nurses from the defense attorney's perspective and the perspective of the peer assistance program.  

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SCOTUS recently overruled the Chevron doctrine, under which federal agencies’ interpretations of ambiguous federal laws within their areas of expertise were granted deference. What is—or was—the Chevron doctrine, how did it come to be, and how will its being overruled affect agencies in their implementation of their enabling acts? Does Texas have its own state-law Chevron-like doctrine, and if so, how does it differ from Chevron? What is the current and future role of Texas agencies in the interpretation and implementation of Texas law?

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Has Judgment Day come? Is Skynet about to destroy humanity? Nah…not yet. Until our computer overlords take charge, Generative AI can be a helpful new tool for sorting through the vast amounts of data and knowledge on the Internet. Walk through the basics of using Generative AI and hear some pointers on how you can make it work for you and your practice. 

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Session 01: Threat Landscape Update - From cyber criminals to nation states who target our country, this session provides an overview of the cyber actors currently dominating the threat landscape Session 02: Anatomy of a Ransomware Negotiation: Lessons Learned from Communicating with a Threat Actor - Once the tough decision to negotiate with a Threat Actor has been made, what happens next? In this session, we role play negotiation scenarios highlighting valuable lessons learned from years in the trenches.

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Session 01: How to Use Your Expert Witness as a Fact Witness and Find Other Valuable Damages Testimony - Get the most out of the plaintiff’s healthcare providers by changing your approach to which ones you use and how you use them. Develop a stronger damages model by getting creative with how you mine the case for witnesses and testimony.   Session 02: Proving Causation and Sufficiency of Evidence - Ever wonder why great verdicts get reversed and rendered? Don't learn the hard way: we'll show how to meet your burden of proof, present your expert, when to object, and what ipse dixit means!   Session 03: How to Defend a Corporate Representative Session 04: Storytelling and Themes - This presentation includes real-world, trial-tested stories and story techniques that have been successfully used for car wreck verdicts big and (relatively) small.

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HR professionals and legal counsel can better advise employers on compliance efforts if up to speed on the latest changes and trends in employment law. Hear a brief update of the most critical court cases, legislation, and federal agency activity at EEOC, DOL, and NLRB.

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Topic description generated by ChatGPT: Using ChatGPT for legal purposes promises efficient information processing, yet raises ethical concerns including client confidentiality and the risk of providing inaccurate advice. It is paramount that attorneys ensure adequate supervision, maintain professional discretion, and stay vigilant about the tool's limitations to uphold their ethical obligations.

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Learn about commercial vehicle litigation from the plaintiff and defense perspective. The presentation includes litigation involving tractor-trailers, commercial vehicles, and commercial buses.

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This panel discusses select current issues impacting compliance programs including recent DOJ and SEC guidance and evolving risks.

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Examine government enforcement priorities and challenges in cybersecurity across government agencies, including the DOJ, SEC, and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency.

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Practical guidance and considerations in developing and implementing governance around the internal use of AI.

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Understand the difference between disparate treatment and disparate impact, and why it matters. Why do you need to know about the "shifting burden of proof?" How can you prevent liability for harassment even after it occurs?

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