2025

First Friday Ethics (April 2025)

STUDIO WEBCAST Apr 4, 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)
Your Emergency Grievance Toolkit
For many lawyers, the grievance process can be upsetting, confusing, frightening, and anger-producing. Learn the most effective techniques for dealing with a grievance from the immediate past-Committee Chair of the District 4 grievance committee.

Scott Rothenberg, Law Offices of Scott Rothenberg - Bellaire, TX

11:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics)
ChatGPT Ethics (Replay)
Topic description generated by ChatGPT: Using ChatGPT for legal purposes promises efficient information processing, yet raises ethical concerns including client confidentiality and the risk of providing inaccurate advice. It is paramount that attorneys ensure adequate supervision, maintain professional discretion, and stay vigilant about the tool's limitations to uphold their ethical obligations.

Henson Adams, Haynes Boone, LLP - San Antonio, TX
Adam Sencenbaugh, Haynes Boone, LLP - Austin, TX

12:20 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics)
Deal Ethics (Replay)
A discussion on a number of ethical issues that come up in an M&A practice, including whether the same firm can represent two bidders for the same target, other conflicts of interest, the no-contact rule, managing the lawyer’s duty for truthfulness and protecting the client’s privilege.

David I. Albin, Finn Dixon & Herling LLP - Stamford, CT
Nathaniel L. Doliner, Carlton Fields - Tampa, FL
Robert R. Kibby, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. - Dallas, 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, Apr. 4, 2025
10:00 am

1.00 hr ethics

Your Emergency Grievance Toolkit

For many lawyers, the grievance process can be upsetting, confusing, frightening, and anger-producing. Learn the most effective techniques for dealing with a grievance from the immediate past-Committee Chair of the District 4 grievance committee.

Scott Rothenberg, Law Offices of Scott Rothenberg - Bellaire, TX
11:00 am

10-Minute Break
11:10 am

1.00 hr ethics

ChatGPT Ethics (Replay)

Topic description generated by ChatGPT: Using ChatGPT for legal purposes promises efficient information processing, yet raises ethical concerns including client confidentiality and the risk of providing inaccurate advice. It is paramount that attorneys ensure adequate supervision, maintain professional discretion, and stay vigilant about the tool's limitations to uphold their ethical obligations.

Henson Adams, Haynes Boone, LLP - San Antonio, TX
Adam Sencenbaugh, Haynes Boone, LLP - Austin, TX
12:10 pm

10-Minute Break
12:20 pm

1.00 hr ethics

Deal Ethics (Replay)

A discussion on a number of ethical issues that come up in an M&A practice, including whether the same firm can represent two bidders for the same target, other conflicts of interest, the no-contact rule, managing the lawyer’s duty for truthfulness and protecting the client’s privilege.

David I. Albin, Finn Dixon & Herling LLP - Stamford, CT
Nathaniel L. Doliner, Carlton Fields - Tampa, FL
Robert R. Kibby, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. - Dallas, TX
1:20 pm

Presentations Conclude

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Conference Faculty

Henson Adams

Haynes Boone, LLP
San Antonio, TX

David I. Albin

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP
Stamford, CT

Nathaniel L. Doliner

Carlton Fields
Tampa, FL

Robert R. Kibby

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Scott Rothenberg

Law Offices of Scott Rothenberg
Bellaire, TX

Adam Sencenbaugh

Haynes Boone, LLP
Austin, TX

Key Dates

STUDIO WEBCAST – Apr 4, 2025

STUDIO WEBCAST

Individual
Last day for cancellation (full refund): Mar 28, 2025

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Last day for cancellation: Mar 31, 2025