Ethics
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First Friday Ethics (November 2026)

STUDIO WEBCAST – Nov 6, 2026

10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (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! 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. (0.75 hr ethics)Recent Significant Amendments to Trial and Appellate Court Sanctions Rules Learn about the new, very significant amendments to Texas trial and appellate court sanctions rules that are presently scheduled to go into effect on October 1, 2026.Scott Rothenberg, Law Offices of Scott Rothenberg - Bellaire, TX 10:55 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. (0.75 hr ethics)AI Governance and Training Best Practices (Replay) This session examines emerging AI governance frameworks for in-house legal departments, including the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) and its implications for corporate compliance programs. The presentation explores practical approaches to AI training and acceptable use policies, evaluating the pros and cons of different governance models and equipping corporate counsel with actionable strategies for responsible AI adoption. Jonathon K. Hance, Bracewell LLP - Houston, TX 11:50 p.m. to 12:35 p.m. (0.75 hr ethics)Ethics Game Show (Replay) Watch shameless appellate practitioners try to outgame each other as they answer ethics questions savvy practitioners need to know. Brandy Wingate Voss, Law Offices of Brandy Wingate Voss, PLLC - Edinburg, TX Hon. Karin Crump, Third Court of Appeals - Austin, TX Sam Houston, Houston Dunn, PLLC - San Antonio, TX 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (0.75 hr ethics)  Access to Justice (Replay) State Bar of Texas Immediate Past President, Santos Vargas, will speak about access to justice and his “Stand With Santos” campaign and share highlights of his presidency of the State Bar. Santos Vargas, Immediate Past President State Bar of Texas - San Antonio, 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!