First Friday Ethics (May 2026)
STUDIO WEBCAST – May 1, 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)Ethics Game Show (Replay) Watch shameless appellate practitioners try to outgame each other as they answer ethics questions savvy practitioners need to know.Hon. Tanya Garrison, 157th District Court - Houston, TXHon. Daryl L. Moore, Ahmad Zavitsanos & Mensing PLLC - Houston, TX Alan York, Reed Smith LLP - Houston, TX 10:55 a.m. to 11:40 p.m. (0.75 hr ethics)What is a Lawyer’s Responsibility in a Democracy Under Duress? (Replay)How should lawyers respond to actions that threaten democracy and the rule of law? Michael Curry, Attorney-Mediator - Austin, TX 11:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. (0.50 hr ethics)Forgetting Who Your Client Is (Replay) The cooperation between trustees, beneficiaries, and other interested parties often seen in Special Needs Trusts may create a trap for the unwary practitioner. This presentation provides practical guidance and ethical requirements for maintaining appropriate attorney/client relationships, not accidentally forming attorney/client relationships, and keeping in mind the client’s needs and duties in forwarding the progress of a SNT. Jennifer L. Coulter, Townsend Allala, Coulter & Kludt, PLLC - El Paso, TX 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (1.00 hr ethics)Negotiating Tactics in Energy Disputes: From Good to Ugly (Replay) Break down negotiation approaches commonly used in energy disputes—the “good” (effective and ethical), the “bad” (ineffective), and the “ugly” (counterproductive and potentially unethical). Using real-world hypotheticals, discuss actionable strategies to avoid wasted leverage, spot ethical pitfalls, and recognize when aggressive negotiation tactics cross the line into ethical violations. Austin W. Brister, McGinnis Lochridge - Houston, TX Paul D. Clote, JAMS - Houston, 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!
- Total Credit Hours:
- 3.00 | 3.00 ethics
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Conference on Criminal Appeals
Austin – AT&T Conference Center – May 20-22, 2026
Live Webcast – May 20-22, 2026
UT Law CLE's 2026 Robert O. Dawson Conference on Criminal Appeals features members of the Court of Criminal Appeals and judges from the intermediate courts around Texas joining prosecutors and defense attorneys for balanced discussions and insights into current issues facing the criminal justice system.
- Total Credit Hours:
- 13.25 | 2.25 ethics
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Specializations:
Criminal Law, Criminal Appellate Law, Juvenile Law
Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Austin – The Otis Hotel Austin – Jun 11-12, 2026
Live Webcast – Jun 11-12, 2026
UT Law CLE's 36th 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. This conference also includes UT Law CLE's 15&3 Guarantee! 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.
- Total Credit Hours:
- 12.00 | 3.00 ethics
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Specializations:
Insurance Law, Civil Appellate Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Appellate Law, Construction Law, Consumer and Commercial Law, Civil Trial Law, Child Welfare Law, Family Law, Juvenile Law, Labor and Employment Law, Personal Injury Trial Law