2025 TADC “Catch a CLE Wave” Seminar for Young Lawyers

Approved for 5.25 hours CLE, including 1.0 hours ethics

Program Co-Chairs: Jim Hunter, Royston, Razor, Vickery & Williams, LLP, Brownsville and
Sean Swords, Chamberlain McHaney, Austin

Friday, June 20, 2025
6:00-8:00pm Opening Reception – Fins Ballroom/Patio 2nd Floor

Saturday, June 21, 2025
7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast – Fins Foyer, 2nd Floor

7:25am Welcome & Introductions & Legislative Update – Fins Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Mike Shipman, Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP, TADC President
Jim Hunter, Royston, Razor, Vickery & Williams, LLP, Brownsville, Program Co-Chair
Sean Swords, Chamberlain McHaney, Austin, Program Co-Chair

7:30-8:15am CASE HANDLING 2.0
Jim Hunter, Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams LLP, Brownsville

8:15-9:00am PRACTICAL TIPS FOR PRACTICING IN FEDERAL COURT
Hon. Dustin M. Howell, United States Magistrate Judge, Western District of Texas, Austin Division

9:00-9:45am STRATEGIES TO CONTROVERT MEDICAL EXPENSES
Eddie Sikes, Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, L.L.P., Brownsville

9:45 – 10:00am B R E A K

10:00 – 10:45am TRIAL PREPARATION: TEACHINGS FROM MY COUSIN VINNY
Omar Saenz, Colvin, Saenz, Rodriguez & Kennamer L.L.P., Brownsville

10:45 – 11:30am BILLING & PRODUCTIVITY
Shauna A. Lozano, Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, L.L.P., Brownsville

11:30 – 12:15pm HEALTH & WELLNESS FOR THE LITIGATOR
Gayla Corley, MehaffyWeber PC, San Antonio

12:15 – 1:45pm LUNCHEON PANEL DISCUSSION: A VIEW FROM THE BENCH
Hon. Adolfo Cordova, 197th District Court, Cameron County, Texas
Hon. Ricardo Adobatti, 404th District Court, Cameron County, Texas

2:45pm ADJOURN TO ENJOY PADRE ISLAND!

Sunday, June 22, 2025
7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast – Fins Foyer, 2nd Floor

Registration fees include Friday & Saturday group activities, including the Friday Evening welcome reception, Saturday & Sunday breakfasts, CLE Program and related expenses.

• Registration for Member Only (1 person) $400.00
• Registration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $475.00

Hotel Reservation Information
For hotel reservations, CONTACT THE MARGARITVILLE BEACH REDORT DIRECTLY AT 956-761-6551and reference the TADC Seminar. The TADC has secured a block of rooms at a FANTASTIC rate. It is IMPORTANT that you make your reservations as soon as possible as the room block is limited. Any room requests after the deadline date, or after the room block is filled, will be on a space available basis. DEADLINE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS IS MAY 21, 2025

Margaritaville Beach Resort ~ South Padre Island, TX
310 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Ph: 956-761-6551