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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:   35 Years with Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht Case Law Update: Part I and Part II Parallel Investigations: Regulatory and Enforcement (DOJ) History of the Third Court of Appeals Hearsay and Evidence at SOAH Judicial Panel Readable Legal Writing ChatGPT Ethics Following the seminar, attendees will receive three free, on-demand eCourses containing additional programming, ensuring attendees can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

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.   2023 highlights include: Updates on significant administrative law cases and legislative activity during the last year, Texas Public Information Act, and Sunset actions. An exploration of hot topics, including Navigating the Shifting Tides: Helping Courts Handle Administrative Law Transfers and the Potential Effects of the new 15th Court of Appeals, AI in the Study and Practice of Administrative Law, and Changing the Makeup of the Courts. The always popular unscripted round-robin discussion during the Judicial Panel, including a Q&A for attendees. 3.25 hours of ethics, including presentations on Wellness in the Practice of Law: What Every Lawyer Should Know, Implicit Bias: What Your Brain is Up to When You’re Not Paying Attention, and Working with Your Colleagues: Not Working Against Your Enemies. Multiple networking opportunities with program faculty and fellow practitioners, including the Thursday Evening Networking Reception. Following the seminar, attendees will receive a free, on-demand eSupplement containing additional programming, ensuring attendees can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

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.   2022 highlights include: Updates on significant administrative law cases and legislative activity during the last year, Texas Open Meetings Act, and new changes at SOAH. Tips and strategies on improving your legal writing, working with expert witnesses, managing information technology risks, and dealing with difficult people. The always-popular, unscripted round-robin discussion during the Judicial Panel, including a Q&A for attendees. 3.25 hours of ethics, including presentations on Ethics and the Agency Lawyer: Conflicts, Fiduciary Duty, and Confidential Information, Board of Disciplinary Appeals, and Ethics as an Elected Official and an Attorney. Multiple networking opportunities with program faculty and fellow practitioners, including the Thursday Evening Networking Reception. Following the seminar, attendees will receive a free, on-demand eSupplement containing additional programming, ensuring attendees can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

The Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar virtually 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.   2021 highlights include:   Updates on significant administrative law cases and legislative activity during the last year, Open Government decisions, and changes at SOAH. An exploration of hot topics, including Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies, A Year of Virtual Open Meetings under the Governor’s Disaster Proclamation, and Use and Abuse of Public Security Declaratory Judgment Actions. Tips, considerations, and best practices for Effective Cross-Examination at SOAH: I Fought the Law… And the Law Won and Practical Tips for Remote Litigation. The always popular unscripted round-robin discussion during the Judicial Panel, including a Q&A for attendees. 2.00 hours of ethics, including presentations on The New Texas Disciplinary Rules and Technology and Ethics.   Following the webcast, attendees will receive a free, on-demand eSupplement that will bring their total available hours to 15.00, including 3.00 hours of ethics.

The Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar virtually 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. This year's highlights include: Updates on significant administrative law cases and legislative activity during the last year, Open Government decisions, and the Texas Identity Theft and Protection Act. Overview of Sunset process and a preview of upcoming reviews. Tips on filing, presenting, and resolving your case before SOAH, and giving effective arguments. The always popular unscripted round-robin discussion during the Judicial Panel, including a Q&A for attendees. 2.25 hours of ethics, including presentations on How to Ethically Build Diverse Relationships in the Legal Profession, Both Sides Now: When Lawyers Go Too Far, and Tips and Strategies for Settling Multi-Party Matters. Following the seminar, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement containing additional programming, ensuring attendees can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

The Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar brings together members of the judiciary and regulatory and academic communities to engage with practitioners about the latest legislative and case law updates, rule changes, and other timely topics. This year's highlights include: Updates on significant administrative law cases and legislative activity in the past year. Tips on improving your writing, learning from the #MeToo movement, practicing before ALJs, and avoiding grievances. Discussion of internet judicial deference, internet evidence, rulemaking, and more. Insight into the latest round of Sunset, including a preview of upcoming reviews. Multiple opportunities to network and connect, including a Happy Hour on Thursday evening! At the conclusion of the seminar, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement containing additional programming, ensuring attendees can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

The Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar brings together members of the judiciary and regulatory and academic communities to engage with practitioners about the latest legislative and case law updates, rule changes, and other timely topics.   Highlights include:  Updates on significant administrative law cases issued during the last year, Open Government decisions, ultra vires, and developments at SOAH. Discussion of the 2018 Amendments to the Texas Disciplinary Rules, including what changes are being implemented and how they affect State Bar disciplinary matters. An exploration of hot topics, including Government Accountability, Administrative Law Judge Hiring and Constitutional Challenges, and Regulation Through Guidance.  Disentangling the Standards of Review with a framework for identifying, defining, and effectively applying the correct standard to uphold or challenge agency decisions. Insight into the Regulatory and Ethical Considerations for Handling Sensitive Electronic Information. A review of the procedures for seeking an Attorney General opinion and for providing input on a pending opinion request. Multiple opportunities to network and connect, including a Happy Hour on Thursday evening! At the conclusion of the seminar, attendees will receive a bonus eCourse containing an additional hour of ethics to ensure attendees can earn their required 15.0/3.0 MCLE hours for the year.

Don’t miss The University of Texas School of Law’s 4th Annual Government Enforcement Institute (UTGEI)—one of the premier enforcement programs in the country. Hear from some of the nation’s most prominent authorities on key issues and strategies for protecting companies and executives in government investigations. The Institute offers collegial forum for in-house counsel and practitioners to engage with high-level current and former government officials, including: Keynote Presentation by Benjamin D. Singer, Deputy Chief of the DOJ’s Fraud Section Audrey T. Andrews, SVP and GC for Tenet Healthcare Corporation Kara Novaco Brockmeyer, Partner with Debevoise & Plimpton, and former Chief of the SEC Enforcement Division’s FCPA Unit Patrick K. Craine, Deputy GC and Chief Risk and Compliance Officer for Chesapeake Energy Corporation Charles E. Duross, Partner with Morrison & Foerster LLP, and former Deputy Chief of the DOJ’s Fraud Section Jason S. Flemmons, Sr. Managing Director with Ankura Consulting Group, and former Deputy Chief Accountant for the SEC’s Division of Enforcement Jim Letten, Senior Counsel with Butler Snow LLP, and longest consecutively-serving U.S. Attorney Michael F. Maloney, Chief Accountant for the SEC’s Division of Enforcement Paul E. Pelletier, Partner with Pepper Hamilton LLP, and former Principal Deputy Chief of the DOJ’s Fraud Section Shamoil T. Shipchandler, Regional Director of the SEC's Fort Worth Office With in-depth, practical and timely discussions, including: The Administration’s Shifting Priorities: What’s Hot, What’s Not and What You Need to Know Financial Fraud Enforcement: Public Companies, the SEC and the DOJ Handling Environmental Actions: The General Counsel’s Perspective Healthcare Enforcement Issues: Civil and Criminal Developments FCPA: Perspectives from the Top The General Counsel and the Compliance Function: A Marriage Made In… Plus invaluable networking opportunities to interact with speakers and attendees, including the Thursday Networking Luncheon and Evening Reception

The Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar brings together members of the judiciary and regulatory and academic communities to engage with practitioners about the latest legislative and case law updates, rule changes, and other timely topics.   2017 highlights include:  Legislative Update with comments from Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Texas House of Representatives Significant administrative law cases issued during the last year, plus updates on Open Government legislation, Ultra Vires, and developments at SOAH An exploration of hot topics, including the Confidential Agency Records in Court Proceedings and Addressing Open Government Practices with Technology Solutions Insights into the Texas Department of Insurance’s unique administrative law issues and how it impacts you In-depth discussion of the Ethical Considerations Regarding Attorney Contacts with State Agencies A behind the scenes look at the mechanics of Texas’ Third Court of Appeals, with insight into the practice behind accelerated appeals Ace Pickens, Husch Blackwell LLP, discussing Some Things That Could or Should be Fixed in Texas Administrative Law and the APA Multiple opportunities to network and connect, including a Happy Hour on Thursday evening!

Don’t miss The University of Texas School of Law’s 3rd Annual Government Enforcement Institute (UTGEI)—quickly becoming one of the premier enforcement programs in the country.   The Institute brings together a nationally recognized faculty to discuss key issues and strategies for protecting companies and executives in government investigations. It provides a unique collegial forum for in-house counsel and practitioners to engage with high-level current and former government officials from the SEC, DOJ, EPA, and other authorities with an enforcement mandate. Hear the latest enforcement trends, risk areas and judicial and legislative developments, as well as indispensable insight and practical advice in handling a government investigation.  Just a few of this year's UTGEI highlights include: In-House Counsel’s Effective Management of Investigations, provides key considerations for conducting and managing internal investigations and collaborating with external counsel and includes representatives from NIKE, Inc., Chesapeake Energy Corporation, and (formerly) BP. SEC Priorities: The Year Past, The Year Ahead featuring Scott Friestad, Associate Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, and Shamoil T. Shipchandler, Director of the SEC’s Fort Worth Regional Office. Punishing Corporations Isn’t Enough: The Government’s Push to Prosecute Individuals, moderated by Jim Letten, Senior Counsel with Butler Snow LLP, and former U.S. Attorney, looks at the implications of the Yates Memo and increased efforts to prosecute individuals in corporate fraud cases. Surviving Internal Investigation and Prosecution with former GC of a major technology firm, Kent Roberts, discusses the dynamics of an internal investigation including Roberts’ own experience being indicted by the SEC during the options backdating scandal. Cybersecurity for Business Infrastructure with information security and cyber risk leads from Chevron and Calpine Corporation. When Bad Things Happen to Good Companies: Managing Catastrophic Environmental Risks, features EPA Regional Counsel, James O’Rourke Payne, and LyondellBasell Lead Counsel, Steve Cook, and discusses essential preparations and post-incident strategies for managing an environmental crisis. Whistleblowers: The Challenges for In-House Counsel provides key strategies and considerations for successfully navigating the challenges posed to companies by whistleblowers. Corporate Families, Board Committees and the Ethical Issues They Present with Randall M. Ebner, Assistant General Counsel with Exxon Mobil Corporations, and John K. Villa of Williams & Connolly LLP uses a hypothetical scenario to highlight the ethical problems and professional conflicts for corporate lawyers who advise companies and boards.   Plus invaluable networking opportunities to interact with speakers and attendees, including the Thursday Networking Luncheon and Evening Reception    

The Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar brings together members of the judiciary, as well as regulatory and academic communities, to engage with practitioners to discuss the latest legislative and case law updates, rule changes and other timely topics.   2016 program highlights include: Discussion of significant administrative law cases issued during the last year, plus updates on open government legislation, motions for rehearing, governmental immunity, and developments at the State Office of Administrative Hearings Exploration of hot topics, including the Use or Abuse of Social Media by Texas Administrative Agencies, Data Breaches, and Contracting after the 2015 Legislative Session Agency Spotlight: Employees Retirement System of Texas with Porter Wilson, Executive Director Top Ten Tips for Drafting Legislation with Erin Smith of the Texas Legislative Counsel A deep dive into the rules and rulemaking, including a panel discussion on Rules and Rulemaking: The Need and Prospects for Clarification of Procedural Requirements and the Opportunities for Substantive Challenges Hon. Suzanne Formby Marshall moderates the annual unscripted round-robin discussion among members of the judiciary, featuring Hon. Jeffrey S. Boyd, Hon. Jeffrey L. Rose and Hon. Amy Clark-Meachum Multiple opportunities to network and connect, including a Thursday Evening Networking Reception!

The Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar brings together members of the judiciary, regulatory and academic communities to engage with practitioners to discuss the latest legislative and case law updates, rule changes and other timely topics. 2015 program highlights: A discussion of significant administrative law cases issued during the last year Ann Bright and April Glass Griffin discuss the bills enacted by the 84th Texas Legislature that impact administrative law practitioners A look at the new Texas administration, including Governor Greg Abbott and the new Attorney General Director of the Sunset Advisory Commission, Ken Levine, explores major changes in Sunset legislation from the past year John D. Moore of the Texas Ethics Commission provides the dos and don’ts of communicating with Texas branches of government Multiple SOAH Judges discuss legislation from the 84th Texas Legislature Hon. Darlene Byrne highlights opportunities for attorneys to provide pro bono legal services to individuals who cannot afford them Hon. Craig R. Bennett moderates the always popular Judicial Panel round-robin discussion with Q&A for attendees Earn up to 3.25 hours of ethics credit Interact and network with program faculty and attendees during the Monday Evening Networking Reception Registration includes course materials, luncheon presentations on both days, networking reception and free Wi-Fi.

Join a national faculty of government officials, private practitioners and general counsel for The University of Texas School of Law 2015 Government Enforcement Institute (UTGEI). The Institute provides a unique collegial forum for practitioners and in-house counsel to engage with high-level current and former government officials from the SEC, DOJ, CFPB, FTC and other authorities with an enforcement mandate. Hear the latest enforcement trends, risk areas and judicial and legislative developments, as well as indispensable insight and practical advice on key stages and considerations during a government investigation.    UTGEI program highlights include: Andrew Ceresney, Director of Enforcement for the SEC, opens with the Keynote Presentation, The SEC’s Cooperation Program:  Reflections on Five Years of Experience The Company in Crisis: Talking to Investors, Regulators and the Media provides best practices for crisis communication, including strategies for dealing with the media, investors and the public, featuring Audrey T. Andrews, General Counsel, Tenet Healthcare Examination of the role of the corporate board in a government investigation with Robb Voyles, General Counsel, Halliburton The SEC’s new emphasis on accounting fraud, featuring David Woodcock, Regional Director SEC A look at the SEC’s recent focus on attorney disciplinary actions with former U.S. Attorney, Jim Letten and SEC Associate Director for Enforcement, Scott Friestad “The Lightning Round” updates on current priorities and actions from the SEC, FTC, CFTC, DOJ and CFPB Discussion of the role of the external auditor and key considerations during an investigation featuring Claudius B. Modesti, Director of Enforcement at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Cybersecurity: Proactive Steps to Minimize Liability An overview of key recent cases and legislative developments Invaluable networking opportunities to interact with speakers and attendees, including the Wednesday Networking Luncheon and Evening Reception