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2025 Live Conference coming up Sep 15 in Austin. Info and registration »
2025 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

The Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar brings together members of the judiciary, regulatory, and academic communities to engage with practitioners about the latest legislative and case law updates, rule changes, and other timely topics. Expected topics include:   Case Law Update: Part I and Part II Fifteenth Court of Appeals Panel Legislative Update SOAH Topic Supreme Court of Texas Panel Legal Writing Presentation Pro Bono with Volunteer Legal Services Data Privacy Presentations Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

2025 Live Conference coming up Sep 11 in Austin. Info and registration »
2025 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

Don't miss the 35th Annual Entertainment Law Institute (ELI), co-sponsored by The University of Texas School of Law and the Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. ELI continues to bring together an outstanding faculty of nationally-regarded practitioners and industry insiders to keep entertainment lawyers up to date on the latest emerging trends, issues and breaking developments in music, film, games, and digital media.  Join us a day early for Entertainment Law 101—a perfect overview for new entrants to the field, or a refresher for more seasoned practitioners. Learn the essentials for any entertainment and sports attorney, and take advantage of opportunities to ask your questions to your colleagues and peers. 

2025 Live Conference coming up Sep 10 in Austin. Info and registration »
2025 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

Entertainment Law 101 is a perfect overview for new entrants to the field, or a refresher for more seasoned practitioners. Learn the essentials for any entertainment and sports attorney, and take advantage of opportunities to ask your questions to your colleagues and peers.  Then continue on for the 35th Annual Entertainment Law Institute (ELI), co-sponsored by The University of Texas School of Law and the Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. ELI continues to bring together an outstanding faculty of nationally-regarded practitioners and industry insiders to keep entertainment lawyers up to date on the latest emerging trends, issues and breaking developments in music, film, games, and digital media.

2025 Live Conference coming up Aug 28 in Austin. Info and registration »
2025 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

The Car Crash Seminar is the ultimate program for practitioners of all experience levels. In-depth fundamentals take you from initial client contact through trial or settlement, and come away with a definitive set of resource materials and sample forms. Highlights include: Practical tips and strategies for plaintiff and defense counsel, including managing client expectations, negotiating with insurance adjusters, guidance on the use of medical records, making effective opening statements and closing arguments, and more. The latest hot topics such as Texas auto policies, UM/UIM cases, low property damage cases, and commercial vehicle accidents. Guidance on the ever-changing rules regarding Medicare and Medicaid, workers’ comp, ERISA, hospital and child support liens, and self-funded vs. insured. A discussion on the use of medical illustrations to support your electronic trial presentation. Judicial perspectives on what does and doesn't work well in jury trials. Earn up to 11.75 hours of MCLE credit, including 4.00 hours of ethics credit. Enhance your car crash knowledge. Regardless of your experience level, you don’t want to miss this program!

2025 Live Conference coming up Jul 31 in San Antonio. Info and registration »
2025 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

The Estate Planning, Guardianship and Elder Law Conference presents current developments and practical tips for estate planners and elder law attorneys, offers essential information for guardians ad litem, and provides a must-have set of materials and resources. ​ Are you a TX NAELA Member? Come a day early and attend the 2025 TX NAELA Summer Conference! The Summer Conference is open ONLY to TX NAELA Members.

2025 Live Conference coming up Jul 30 in San Antonio. Info and registration »
2025 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

The Texas Chapter of NAELA will have its annual meeting and conference in conjunction with the UT Law’s Estate Planning, Guardianship and Elder Law Conference at La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio on Wednesday, July 30th. In addition to the annual meeting and award presentations, the conference presents topics and issues regarding various aspects in the area of Elder Law.

2025 Live Conference coming up Jun 12 in Austin. Info and registration »
2025 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

UT Law CLE's 35th Annual Conference on State and Federal Appeals – designed for advanced-level civil appellate practitioners – has earned a reputation as the premier program on appellate practice and procedure in Texas and is a must-attend event for Texas civil appellate practitioners. Topics include:   Fifteenth Court of Appeals Panel 89th Legislature: What Just Happened and How it Affects Your Practice Supreme Court of Texas Panel Effective Strategies for Selecting Your Appellate Points Ethics: Following the Letter and the Spirit of the Rules Secrets of a Successful Reply Brief Lightning Round Topics: Appellate Practice and Procedure Ethics Game Show Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

2025 Live Conference coming up Jun 5 in Austin. Info and registration »
2025 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

UT Law CLE's 32nd Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference is the premier program on employment law practice in Texas. By bringing together leading members of the bar, personnel experts, and in-house counsel, the conference offers timely updates, emerging trends, and the variety of perspectives practitioners need. Highlights include:   The Ethical Use of AI Outsmarting the Smartphone: Crucial Evidence Could Be In Your Back Pocket The First Amendment in the Workplace: Not Just for Public Employees Anymore Workplace Accommodations: In-Depth Review and Recent Developments Demonstrative: Trial, Cross Examination, and Voir Dire Fact Finder Chronicles: The Office Edition Employment Law Doctrine Employee Handbook Tips and Trends for 2025 and Beyond Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

2025 Live Conference coming up Jun 5 in Austin. Info and registration »
2025 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

The Higher Education Taxation Institute (HETI) provides a unique forum for college and university tax professionals from around the country to examine and discuss federal tax issues and compliance, as well as legislative, judicial, regulatory, and administrative changes affecting colleges and universities. This year's conference will be held on a Thursday - Friday date pattern. Highlights : Recent Developments in College and University Tax Law reviews recent tax law developments that affect the higher education community, such as Congressional legislation, IRS enforcement measures and pronouncements as well as judicial decisions. Legislative and Policy Update, Learning to Deal With the Chaos that is 2025, provides insight into various legislative proposals being discussed regarding taxation of universities, their endowments, and how school conduct and governance policies are influencing tax policy. Nonresident Alien Tax Update discusses the long-awaited final Treasury Regulations regarding digital content and cloud transactions as related to the international provisions of IRC section 861. Ethics Potpourri: 10 Tips to Help You Sleep at Night provides10 tips to mitigate tax ethics insomnia, from confirming who your client is, what professional standards apply, how to keep up to date and safeguard confidences, when to rely on outside experts, and what your obligations — and options — are when conflicts arise or when you, your client, or an outside expert makes a mistake. Plus, join faculty, planning committee, and attendees at the Thursday Evening Reception.   

2025 Live Conference coming up May 15 in Houston. Info and registration »
2025 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

UT Law CLE's 47th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute is the conference for in-house counsel and outside counsel who represent companies of all sizes. The Institute offers in-depth, practical discussions on the legal issues and considerations that matter most to corporate counsel, and provides opportunities for dialogue and networking among speakers and attendees—making this an event you do not want to miss! This year's topics include: The Texas Business Court: Insights and Impacts after the First Nine Months Trump 2.0 — The First 100 Days and What is Next Navigating AI Implementation: Governance Across Your Organization and the Ethical Use of AI in Your Legal Department Where Are We Now with Non-Competes? Contract Drafting Tips and Tricks in Anticipation of the Aftermath Preparing for an M&A Sale Transaction Privacy Law Update Annual Employment Law Update IP Protection and Ownership Multijurisdictional Practice, Part 1: Hot Button Compliance Issues and Practical Tips When You Have Business in Multiple States Multijurisdictional Practice, Part 2: Ethical Landmines to Avoid

2025 Live Conference coming up May 8 in Austin. Info and registration »
2025 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

UT Law CLE’s 38th Annual Technology Law Conference brings together a nationally-recognized faculty of technology and licensing practitioners; in-house counsel from leading tech companies; and experts in open source, data privacy/security, and emerging technology for the latest issues affecting the industry. 

2025 Live Conference coming up Apr 24 in Houston. Info and registration »
2025 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

UT Law CLE's 36th Annual Health Law Conference brings together leading in-house attorneys from major hospitals and medical institutions, government officials, as well as legal and financial advisors representing hospitals, healthcare providers, and physicians. The conference provides practical and detailed coverage of updates, current issues, and key strategies and opportunities facing members of the healthcare community. Highlights include:   Operational Impact of Significant Cases Maintaining Your Ethics in Trying Times: One Lawyer’s Tale Hospital Operational Changes: Feats of Endurance The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Cybersecurity Loper Bright: Its Impact So Far, and What to Expect Next Responding to Challenging Patient Behavior When the World Turns Upside Down: Dealing With a Survey Gone Wrong and the Aftermath Hospital Supplemental Reimbursement in 2025 and Beyond Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

2025 Live Conference coming up Apr 10 in Austin. Info and registration »
2025 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

The  29th Annual Land Use Conference offers high-level, detailed coverage of the key issues, strategies, challenges, tools, and opportunities facing municipalities, counties, and developers. It focuses on real-world problems with practical solutions presented by an outstanding faculty, including developers' attorneys, land use planners, local government attorneys, engineers, and state and local regulators. 2025 Highlights Include: Two-part case law updates, including key developments on topics such as zoning, platting, development agreements, and vested rights. A look at how case law treats nonconforming rights, the takings implications, and the requirements of SB929. A look at the social and economic population trends in Texas and its effects on services, infrastructure, and natural resources. A detailed case study of drone operations in urban environments, analyzing how municipalities can develop adaptive regulatory approaches that accommodate beneficial drone uses while protecting community interests. An overview of the State’s recent focus on grid resiliency, the investor-owned utility electric utility resiliency programs recently approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and a discussion on how these initiatives could impact development.    

2025 Live Conference coming up Apr 3 in Houston. Info and registration »
2025 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks from conference date.

Now in its 51st year, the Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute continues to be the definitive course for attorneys, corporate lawyers, E&P operators, and landmen, and it brings together a distinguished faculty of academics and practitioners for presentations on the latest oil and gas developments. The Institute will be a day and a half of programming on April 3-4 in Houston, coving an array of topics including: The popular two-part Case Law Updates A view from the Business Court & Fifteenth Court of Appeals - Rules, Procedures, Cases & Know-How Pulling the Brake on Predatory Litigation, provides insight on the root causes of and strategies available to counteract the abuses and promote fairness and predictability in litigation.  Coverage of mineral conveyancing, mineral ownership, purchase and sale agreements, pore space ownership, carbon capture and sequestration permitting and much more Plus, join faculty, planning committee, section members and attendees for the Thursday evening Networking Reception. 

2025 Live Conference recently concluded Feb 13 More info »
2025 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks.

UT Law CLE’s 40th Annual School Law Conference is the definitive program for school administrators, school board members, education professionals, and the legal counsel who represent them. Presentations offer in-depth, practical discussion of the legal and regulatory issues affecting schools and school districts, and provide a must-have set of materials and resources. Topics will include:    Commissioner Decisions Update Complying with Safety and Security Personnel Requirements in Texas Public Schools Update on Conflicts of Interest Cellphone Bans in Schools When Lawyers Make the News: It’s Not About You. It’s About Your Client. Artificial Intelligence as a Core Competency: An Ethics Lens Cyber Attacks and Data Breaches School Vouchers in Texas? Drawing the Lines: School Nurse Authority When Employees Go Viral Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

2025 Live Conference recently concluded Feb 7 More info »
2025 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks.

The 21st Annual Changes and Trends Affecting Special Needs Trusts brings together nationally recognized professionals in the SNT field, features the latest updates and hot topics, and offers a great set of materials including sample forms, drafting tips, sample language, and resources. Join us in-person only in Austin, TX. 

2025 Live Conference recently concluded Feb 5 More info »
2025 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks.

UT Law CLE and the Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas (OGERL) are thrilled to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Renewable Energy Law Institute!  This year’s Institute offers a dynamic mix of insights into law, economics, technology, finance, tax, and regulatory policy. Join seasoned industry professionals, legal and financial advisors, and key legislative and regulatory figures from Texas and beyond as they discuss the latest trends and developments in renewable energy. In this milestone year, the Renewable Energy Law Institute will cover a diverse range of topics, including: A Keynote Presentation by Dr. Scott Tinker, Chairman of Switch Energy Alliance and Director Emeritus at the Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin. Federal Energy Policy Updates, featuring prominent voices discussing how current debates in Washington policy are shaping the future of renewable energy. Case Law Updates, including insights on Osage Wind and the ongoing litigation surrounding Winter Storm Uri. Procurement and Financing in renewable energy construction. On Wednesday afternoon, choose from two specialized tracks: Real Estate Development and Construction or Permitting, Regulatory, and Environmental. Additionally, don’t miss the opportunity to connect with faculty, planning committee members, section members, and fellow attendees at our 20th Anniversary Celebration Reception and Whiskey Tasting on Tuesday evening!  

2025 Live Conference recently concluded Feb 3 More info »
2025 Materials expected available 3-5 weeks.

Come a day early for the Renewable Energy Law Essentials. This afternoon program is a perfect overview for new entrants in the field providing an introduction to renewable energy projects, regulation and interconnection, real estate and title, project finance, permitting, and more. And stay on for the 20th Annual Renewable Energy Law Conference for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide.

Don’t miss the 42nd Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute, featuring nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations.  The Institute offers in-depth discussion on the issues most relevant to your organization or practice, with two days of presentations, targeted tracks, and opportunities to attend small-group "master classes" for a deeper dive on key topics. Join a day early for the Nonprofit Organizations Fundamentals—a perfect overview for new entrants and seasoned practitioners in the field. It provides focused attention on core issues for both private foundations and charitable organizations, as well as opportunities ask questions of experts and colleagues.