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2026 TADC “Catch a CLE Wave”
June 12 - June 14
Margaritaville Beach Resort
South Padre Island, TX
CLE
Approved for 5.25 hours CLE, including 1.0 hours ethics
Schedule
Program Co-Chairs: Shauna A. Lozano, Royston, Razor, Vickory & Williams, LLP, Brownsville,
Sean Swords, Thompson Coe, Austin
Sean Swords, Thompson Coe, Austin
Friday, June 12, 2026
6:00 – 8:00pm Opening Reception – Fins Ballroom/Patio 2nd Floor
Saturday, June 13, 2026
7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast – Fins Foyer, 2nd Floor
7:25am Welcome & Introductions – Fins Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Russell R. Smith, Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP, TADC President
Sean Swords, Chamberlain McHaney, Austin, Program Co-Chair
Shauna Lozano, Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams LLP, Brownsville, Program Co-Chair
7:30 – 8:15am SHIFTING INTO A DIFFERENT GEAR: WHAT IT TAKES TO GO FROM ASSOCIATE TO PARTNER
Tery Sandoval, MehaffyWeber PC, Houston
8:15 – 9:00am PRACTICAL TIPS FOR PRACTICING IN FEDERAL COURT (.5 ethics)
Hon. Dustin M. Howell, United States Magistrate Judge, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
9:00 – 9:45am MASTERING THE PLAINTIFF’S DEPOSITION
Shauna Lozano, Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams LLP, Brownsville
9:45 – 10:00am B R E A K
10:00 – 10:45am TRYING YOUR FIRST CASE
Dan Worthington, Ramon Worthington Cantu, LLC, Edinburg
10:45 – 11:30am BUILDING STRONG COMMUNIATION BETWEEN PARTNERS AND ASSOCIATES
Gayla Corley, MehaffyWeber PC, San Antonio
11:30 – 12:15pm PRIVILEGES APPLICABLE IN LITIGATION
Esteban Delgadillo, Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams LLP, Brownsville
12:15 – 1:45pm LUNCHEON PANEL DISCUSSION: JUDICIAL PERSPECTIVES ON EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY FOR YOUNG LAWYERS (.5 ethics)
Hon. Adolfo Cordova, 197 th District Court, Cameron County, Texas
Hon. Ricardo Adobatti, 404 th District Court, Cameron County, Texas
Hon. Jenny Cron, Thirteenth Court of Appeals
1:45pm ADJOURN TO ENJOY PADRE ISLAND!
Sunday, June 14, 2026
7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast – Fins Foyer, 2nd Floor
Registration
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
TADC Refund Policy Information
Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least SEVEN (7) business days prior (JUNE 3, 2026) to the meeting date. A $75.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after June 3, 2026 is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Hotel
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 12, 2026.
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 12, 2026.
Margaritaville Beach Resort ~ South Padre Island, TX
310 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Ph: 956-761-6551
