2025

First Friday Ethics (June 2025)

STUDIO WEBCAST Jun 6, 2025 $145 Individual

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Overview

10:00 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. (3.00 hr | 3.00 hr ethics)
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!

This month includes:

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics)
Deep in the Heart of the Texas Business Courts: What Attorneys Need to Know (Replay)
Hear the ins and outs of the new Texas Business Court, including its jurisdiction, its judges, and its unique procedures.

Mitch Ackal, Gray Reed - Houston, TX
Brock Niezgoda, Gray Reed - Houston, TX

11:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics)
Developing an AI Governance Program (Replay)
Practical guidance and considerations in developing and implementing governance around the internal use of AI.

Emily Westridge Black, Shearman & Sterling LLP - Austin, TX
Steven Gyeszly, Houston, TX

12:20 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics)
Avoiding Burnout (Replay)
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.

Kiele Linroth Pace, Pacefirm Consulting, LLC - Austin, TX
Michelle Fontenot, Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program - Austin, TX

If you cannot watch the entire webcast at its scheduled time, register now and view the recording and eCourse when it is available in “Your Briefcase” after the webcast. Earn CLE credit (in TX and CA) on your time!

Event Schedule

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

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, June 6, 2025
10:00 am

1.00 hr ethics

Deep in the Heart of the Texas Business Courts: What Attorneys Need to Know (Replay)

Hear the ins and outs of the new Texas Business Court, including its jurisdiction, its judges, and its unique procedures.

Mitch Ackal, Gray Reed - Houston, TX
Brock Niezgoda, Gray Reed - Houston, TX
11:00 am

10-Minute Break
11:10 am

1.00 hr ethics

Developing an AI Governance Program (Replay)

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

Emily Westridge Black, Shearman & Sterling LLP - Austin, TX
Steven Gyeszly, Houston, TX
12:10 pm

10-Minute Break
12:20 pm

1.00 hr ethics

Avoiding Burnout (Replay)

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.

Kiele Linroth Pace, Pacefirm Consulting, LLC - Austin, TX
Michelle Fontenot, Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program - Austin, TX
1:20 pm

Presentations Conclude

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Conference Faculty

Mitch Ackal

Gray Reed
Houston, TX

Michelle Fontenot

Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program
Austin, TX

Steven Gyeszly

Houston, TX

Brock Niezgoda

Gray Reed
Houston, TX

Kiele Linroth Pace

Pacefirm Consulting, LLC
Austin, TX

Emily Westridge Black

Shearman & Sterling LLP
Austin, TX

Key Dates

STUDIO WEBCAST – Jun 6, 2025

STUDIO WEBCAST

Individual
Last day for cancellation (full refund): May 30, 2025

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Last day for cancellation: Jun 2, 2025