The Texas Association of Defense Counsel

2024 TADC Summer Seminar
2024-07-17 18:00 - 2024-07-21 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Harveys Resort
Harvey’s Resort Hotel
Lake Tahoe, NV
July 17-21, 2024

CLE

CLE Approved for: 9.75 hours, including 3.5 hours ethics

Schedule

Program Co-Chairs: Jennie C. Knapp, The Underwood Law Firm, P.C., Amarillo &
Arlene C. Matthews, Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, LLP, Lubbock
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
6pm – 8pm TADC Welcome Reception
Thursday, July 18, 2024
6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:25-7:30am Welcome & Announcements
Gayla Corley, TADC President, MehaffyWeber, P.C., San Antonio
Jennie C. Knapp, Program Co-Chair, The Underwood Law Firm, P.C., Amarillo
Arlene C. Matthews, Program Co-Chair, Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, LLP, Lubbock
7:30-8:00am DEFAULT JUDGMENTS: THINGS PLAINTIFFS HOPE YOU FORGET
Catrina L. Guerrero, Nye Law Office, PLLC., Corpus Christi
8:00-8:30am CAN I THROW IT AWAY? FINER POINTS OF PRESERVATION AND SPOLIATION (.5 ethics)
Mitzi Mayfield, The Underwood Law Firm, P.C., Amarillo
8:30-9:00am CREATION OF NEW TORT DUTIES – OR NOT
Peter Hansen, Jackson Walker, LLP, Austin
9:00-9:30am CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION: I DO NOT THINK IT MEANS WHAT YOU THINK IT MEANS
Tyler Talbert, Scanes Yelverton Talbert, LLP, Waco
9:30-10:15am CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR INTERESTING
CONFLICTS (.75 ethics)
Mark White, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Amarillo College, Amarillo
10:15-10:30am B R E A K
10:30-11:00am PLAYBOOK FOR GETTING INJUNCTIVE RELIEF IN TEXAS STATE COURT
Joshua Sandler, Winstead, PC, Dallas
11:00-11:30am DO I HAVE TO ARBITRATE WHETHER I HAVE TO ARBITRATE?
Cynthia Keely Timms, Locke Lord LLP, Dallas
11:30-12Noon EXPERTS AND THE TRIAL LAWYER
Wade Wilson, Young & Associates, Dallas
12:00-1:30pm LUNCHEON: GUARDIANS OF DATA: CYBERSECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LAW FIRMS (1.0 ethics)
Lindsay Nickle, Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP, Dallas
Afternoon Free to Enjoy Lake Tahoe!
Friday, July 19, 2024
6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:30-7:45am Welcome & Announcements
Gayla Corley, TADC President
Jennie C. Knapp, Program Co-Chair
Arlene C. Matthews, Program Co-Chair
7:45-8:15am ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: THE ROBOT LAWYER TURNS ONE (.5 ethics)
Justice Larry Doss, Seventh Court of Appeals, Amarillo
8:15-9:15am GENERAL PERSONAL JURISDICTION AFTER MALLORY
Kendyl Hanks, Greenberg Traurig LLP, Austin & Jordan Smith, Pisanelli Bice, PLLC, Las Vegas
9:15-9:45am HOW TO MAKE 91A WORK FOR YOU
Rachel Moreno, Kemp Smith, LLP, El Paso
9:45-10:15am THE ULTIMATE SLIPPERY SLOPE: TEXAS SUPREME COURT PONDERS INVITING NONLAWYERS TO OWN TEXAS LAW FIRMS (5. ethics)
David Chamberlain, Chamberlain♦McHaney, PLLC, Austin
10:15-10:30am B R E A K
10:30-11:00am THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY: TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY IN MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION (.25 ethics)
The Honorable Patricia J. Kerrigan, Patricia J. Kerrigan, P.C., Houston
11:00-11:30am HOT TOPICS IN INSURANCE LAW
Sarah Nicolas, Ramon Worthington Nicolas & Cantu, PLLC, Bee Cave
11:30-12Noon THE OTHER AI COVERAGE: IMAGINING INSURANCE RISKS AND ISSUES CREATED BY THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REVOLUTION
Darin Brooks, Gray Reed, Houston
12:00-12:30pm RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS – THE ROLE OF HARM
Jason Boulette, Boulette, Golden & Marin, L.L.P., Austin
Afternoon Free to Enjoy Lake Tahoe!
Saturday, July 20. 2024
6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
Day Free to Enjoy Lake Tahoe!
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Depart for Texas!

Registration

Registration fees include Wednesday evening through Saturday group activities, including the Wednesday evening welcome reception, all breakfasts, CLE Program each day and related expenses and hospitality room.

Registration for Member Only (one person) $850.00
Registration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $995.00

Children’s Registration
Registration fee for children includes Wednesday evening welcome reception and Thursday, Friday and Saturday breakfast.

Children Age 12 and Older $175.00
Children Age 6-11 $125.00

Spouse/Guest CLE Credit
If your spouse/guest is also an attorney and would like to attend the Summer Seminar for CLE credit, there is an additional charge to cover written materials, meeting materials and coffee breaks.

Spouse/Guest CLE credit for Summer Seminar $75.00

Hotel Info

For hotel reservations, CONTACT HARVEY’S RESORT DIRECTLY AT 1-800-455-4770 and reference Group Code S07TDX4 for the TADC Summer Seminar. The TADC has secured a block of rooms at an EXTREMELY reasonable rate. It is IMPORTANT that you make your reservations as soon as possible as the room block will most likely fill quickly. Any room requests after the deadline date, will be on a wait list basis. DEADLINE F0R HOTEL RESERVATIONS IS JUNE 17, 2024

Refund Policy

Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least TEN (10) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR (July 3, 2024) to the meeting date. A $100.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after July 3, 2024 IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

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Young Lawyer Lunch & Learn
2024-06-27 11:45 - 13:15
CLE Event Exclusively for TADC Young Lawyer Members
WHO: TADC Young Lawyer Members
WHAT: Virtual CLE via Zoom – 1 Hour CLE Credit
TOPIC: “Marketing 101”
Whether you’ve been in practice 10 months or 10 years, this presentation will provide new insights on marketing yourself and your law practice.
PRESENTED BY: Stacey E. Burke, Stacey E. Burke, PC, Houston
WHEN: Thursday, June 27, 2024 11:45am-1:15pm Central Time
WHERE: A computer near you
COST: Zero, Zip, Nothing, for TADC Members! You must be a TADC Member to attend.
This CLE event is geared for TADC Young Lawyer Education. SIGN-UP TODAY! A registration deadline of noon on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 is requested
Log-in information will be emailed to all registrants 24 hours in advance of the CLE Event.
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2024 Catch a CLE Wave: A TADC Young Lawyers Event
2024-06-07 - 2024-06-09
Margaritaville Beach Resort ~ South Padre Island, TX
June 7-9, 2024

CLE

Approved for 5.5 hours CLE, including 1.0 hours ethics

Schedule

Program Co-Chairs: Jim Hunter, Royston, Razor, Vickory & Williams, LLP, Brownsville,
Uzo Okonkwo, MehaffyWeber, P.C., San Antonio
Friday, June 7, 2024
6:00-8:00pm Opening Reception
Saturday, June 8, 2024
7:00am-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:25am Welcome & Introductions & Legislative Update
Gayla Corley, MehaffyWeber, P.C., San Antonio, TADC President
Jim Hunter, Royston, Razor, Vickery & Williams, LLP, Brownsville, Program Co-Chair
Uzoc Okonkwo, MehafyWeber, P.C., San Antonio, Program Co-Chair
7:30-8:30am CASE HANDLING 101 – PRACTICAL TIPS AND STRATEGIES FOR YOUNG LAWYERS (.25 Ethics)
Jim Hunter & Shauna Lozano, Royston,
Rayzor, Vickery & Williams LLP, Brownsville
8:30-9:30am WHAT PARTNERS ARE LOOKING FOR IN AN ASSOCIATE
Trey Sandoval, MehaffeyWeber, P.C. Houston
9:30-10:15am LEGAL BILLING – GETTING IT RIGHT (.25 Ethics)
Liz Cantu, Ramón Worthington
Nicolas & Cantu, P.L.L.C., McAllen
10:15-10:30am B R E A K
10:30-11:30am WORKING UP A CAR WRECK CASE
Monica Wilkins, Wilkins I Gire, Beaumont
11:30-12:15pm DEPOSING THE POLICE OFFICER
Dan Worthington, Ramón Worthington Nicolas & Cantu, P.L.L.C., McAllen
12:30-2:00pm LUNCHEN: PANEL DISCUSSION FROM THE BENCH: DO’S AND DON’TS FOR YOUNG LAWYERS IN COURT (.5 ethics)
Hon. David Sanchez, 444th District Court, Cameron County, Texas
Hon. Adolfo Cordova 197th District Court, Cameron County, Texas
Hon. Ricardo Adobatti, 404th District Court, Cameron County, Texas
2:00pm ADJOURN TO ENJOY PADRE ISLAND!
Sunday, June 9, 2024
7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast

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) $300.00
Registration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $375.00

Please Note: The TADC registration fee DOES NOT include hotel accommodations.
Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least SEVEN (7) business days prior (MAY 31, 2024) to the meeting date. A $50.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after May 31, 2024 is NON-REFUNDABLE.

Hotel

Hotel Reservation Information
For hotel reservations, CONTACT THE MARGARITVILLE BEACH RESORT DIRECTLY AT 956-761-6551 and 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 6, 2024
Margaritaville Beach Resort ~ South Padre Island, TX
310 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Ph: 956-761-6551

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2024 TADC Spring Meeting/Board Mtg
2024-04-24 - 2024-04-28
The Beachside Resort & Residences
Key West, FL
April 24-28, 2024

CLE

CLE Approved for: 11.50 hours, including 1.50 hours ethics

Schedule

Program Co-Chairs: Mitzi Mayfield, The Underwood Law Firm &
Mike Shipman, Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP, Dallas
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
6pm – 8pm Welcome Reception
Thursday, April 25, 2024
7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:30 – 7:45am Welcome & Announcements
Gayla Corley, TADC President
Mitzi Mayfield & Mike Shipman, Program Co-Chairs
7:45 – 8:45am APPELLATE LAW UPDATE
Justice Gina Benavides, Thirteenth Court of Appeals, Edinburgh
Scott P. Stolley, Stolley Law, P.C., Dallas
8:45 – 9:30am TRAPS TO AVOID WITH YOUR COPORATE DEPOSITION (.25 ethics)
Amy Stewart, Stewart Law Group PLLC, Dallas
9:30 – 10:00am AI AND THE FUTURE OF LAW: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Robert Booth, Mills Shirley LLP, Galveston
10:00 – 10:15am B R E A K
10:15 – 11:00am STRATEGIES FOR OBTAINING FINALITY-SUMMARY JUDGMENTS, NONSUITS, AND SANCTIONS (.25 ethics)
Kristi L. Kautz, Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP, Dallas
11:00 – 11:30am PRESERVATION OF THE JURY TRIAL
Greg W. Curry, Holland & Knight, LLP, Dallas
11:30 – 12Noon YOUNG LAWYER TOPIC TBD
Jake McClellan, Beck Redden, Houston
12 Noon – 1:30pm LUNCHEON SPEAKER: A COMPREHENSIVE LOOK AT DAMAGES (.25 ethics)
Professor Elizabeth Fraley, Baylor University School of Law, Waco
1:30 – 2:00pm MEDIATION FOR THE LITIGATOR
J. Mitchell Moss, Moss Legal Group, El Paso
2:00 – 2:30pm PATTERSON UPDATE
Jennie C. Knapp, The Underwood Law Firm, Amarillo
Thursday Afternoon Free to Enjoy Key West!
Friday, April 26, 2024
7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:15 – 7:30am Welcome & Announcements
Gayla Corley, TADC President
Mitzi Mayfield & Mike Shipman, Program Co-Chairs
7:30 – 8:00am NOT ALL INVESTIGATIONS ARE A ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS: AN EXPLORATION INTO RCAS AND HOW THEY MAY (OR MAY NOT) HELP YOU
Ryan Hart & Emily Brady, Exponent, Houston
8:00 – 8:45am THE TRIPARTITE RELATIONSHIP & STOWERS (.25 ethics)
Christy Amuny, Germer PLLC, Beaumont
8:45 – 9:30am GREGORY V. CHOHAN & ITS IMPACT
Adam Gallegos, The Willis Law Group PLLC., Garland
9:30 – 10:00am TIPS, CONSIDERATIONS, AND STRATEGY IN DEFENDING A CONSTRUCTION CASE IN ARBITRATION VS JURY TRIAL
Maria Moffitt & Steve Snelson, Gerstle Snelson, LLP, Dallas
10:00 – 10:15am B R E A K
10:15 – 11:00am PLAYING OFFENSE ON DEFENSE (.25 ethics)
Melissa Casey, MeHaffy Weber, P.C., San Antonio
11:00 – 12Noon COMPLEX MEDICAL LITIGATION
R. Alexander Mohr, MD, MedEx Reviews, LLC, Houston
12 Noon – 12:30pm INDEMNITY AND ADDITIONAL INSUREDS
Alison Kennamer, Colvin, Saenz, Rodriguez & Kennamer, L.L.P., Brownsville
Friday Afternoon & Evening Free to Enjoy Key West!
Saturday, April 27, 2024
7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast
Saturday Afternoon & Evening Free to Enjoy Key West!
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Depart for Texas

Registration

Pricing & Registration Options
Registration fees include Wednesday through Saturday group activities, including the Wednesday evening welcome reception, all breakfasts, CLE Program each day and related expenses. If you would like CLE credit for a state other than Texas, check the box below.

Registration for Member Only (one person) $ 925.00
Registration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $1,225.00

Spouse/Guest CLE Credit
If your spouse/guest is also an attorney and would like to attend the Spring Meeting for CLE credit, there is an additional charge to cover meeting expense

Spouse/Guest CLE credit for Spring Meeting $ 75.00

Hotel Info

For hotel reservations, CONTACT THE BEACHSIDE RESORT & RESIDENCES DIRECTLY AT 305-296-8100 and ask for group reservations and reference the TADC 2024 Spring Meeting. The TADC has secured a block of rooms at a FANTASTIC rate of $399 per night. It is IMPORTANT that you make your reservation as soon as possible as the room block will sell out. 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 APRIL 1, 2024

Refund Policy

Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least TEN (10) business days prior (APRIL 10, 2024) to the meeting date. A $75.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after APRIL 10, 2024 IS NON-REFUNDABLE

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Young Lawyers Lunch & Learn
2024-04-22 13:00 - 14:00
One Hour of CLE Exclusively for TADC Young Lawyer Members
WHO: TADC Young Lawyer Members
WHAT: Virtual CLE via Zoom – 1 Hour CLE Credit, including .25 hrs ethics
TOPIC: “Law Firm Economics”
Whether you’ve been in practice 10 months or 10 years, this presentation will provide new insights (and perhaps gentle reminders) of why we do all the things we do as civil defense lawyers.
In law school, we learned a lot about the law. Contracts? Absolutely. Torts? You bet. But when it comes to the “business of law”? Not so much…
PRESENTED BY: Presented by Mike Bassett, The Bassett Firm, Dallas
WHEN: Monday, April 22, 2024, 1:00pm-2:00pm Central Time
WHERE: A computer near you
COST: Zero, Zip, Nothing, for TADC Members! You must be a TADC Member to attend.
This CLE event is geared for TADC Young Lawyer Training. SIGN-UP TODAY! A registration deadline April 19, 2024 is requested
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2024 TADC Milton C. Colia Trial Academy
2024-02-23 08:00 - 2024-02-24 17:00 | South Texas College of Law, Houston, TX, United States
The TADC proudly presents its 37th Trial Academy
Trial Academy Co-Directors Christy Amuny, Germer, PLLC in Beaumont, and Dan Hernandez, Ray Pena McChristian in El Paso, have assembled a faculty of experienced attorneys and judges who will be giving their time to teach new attorneys by example and advice. Registrants will have the opportunity to observe and participate in cross and direct examination of experts and opening and closing statements. There will also be ethics presentations and “practical application” presentations by sitting Judges.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must be TADC members. Applicants are chosen on a first come, first served basis. Space is currently limited to 42 applicants; additional applicants will be placed on a stand-by list. PLEASE NOTE: The Trial Academy will fill quickly, so register today!
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION:
Approximately 14.0 credit hours – a full year’s worth of CLE in one weekend!
SCHEDULE:
Friday, February 23
7:00 AM Breakfast (optional)
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Trial Practice/CLE sessions (lunch included)
5:00 – 6:30 PM Cocktail reception (optional)
Saturday, February 24
7:00 AM Breakfast (optional)
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Trial Practice/CLE sessions (lunch included)
DRESS:
Courtroom attire, please.
REGISTRATION INFO:
Registration Fee: $795.00
Includes:

Friday, February 23 All day Trial Practice/CLE session, 8 AM – 5 PM
Cocktail Reception, 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Saturday, February 24 All day Trial Practice/CLE session, 8 AM – 4 PM
Demonstration of direct and cross examination of Expert Witnesses, opening and closing statements, critique and lectures by faculty, all group meals including breakfast and lunch on Friday & Saturday, and written materials. PLEASE NOTE: The TADC registration fee DOES NOT include hotel accommodations.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Registration fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least seven (10) days prior to the meeting date (by February 13, 2024), and all Trial Academy materials received by the applicant are returned to the TADC. A $200.00 administrative fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after February 13, 2024 will not be refunded. If an accepted applicant cannot attend, his/her firm may substitute another applicant.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
TADC has secured a room block with the Springhill Suites Downtown Houston for Thursday and Friday evenings. Upon acceptance, registrants will receive a confirmation from the TADC office. IT IS UP TO THE REGISTRANT TO RESERVE A ROOM by calling (844) 683-8959 and asking for the TADC Trial Academy Room Block OR register with the PASSKEY RESERVATION LINK. The room rate is $169.00 (single or double).
PLEASE NOTE: If you guarantee your room for late arrival by using your credit card, you will be charged for one night whether you claim your room or not.
Springhill Suites Houston Downtown Convention – Houston
914 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77002 – (844) 683-8959
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TADC Board Meeting Fly-in Fly-Out
2024-02-16
TADC Board Meeting “Fly-in Fly-Out”
Austin, Texas

2024 TADC Winter Seminar
2024-01-31 08:00 - 2024-02-04 17:00 | Elevation Hotel & Spa, Crested Butte, CO, United States
Elevation Resort & Spa
Crested Butte, CO
Jan 31 – Feb 4, 2024

CLE

CLE Approved for: 9 hours including 1.5 hours ethics

Schedule

HELD JOINTLY WITH ILLINOIS DEFENSE COUNSEL
Program Co-Chairs:
Heidi Coughlin, Wright & Greenhill, P.C., Austin
Victor Vicinaiz, Roerig, Oliveira & Fisher, L.L.P., McAllen
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
6:00 – 8:00pm TADC/IDC Welcome Reception
Thursday, February 1, 2024
6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:15-7:30am Welcome & Announcements
Gayla Corley, TADC President MehaffyWeber, PC, San Antonio
Heidi Coughlin, Wright & Greenhill, P.C., Austin, Program Co-Chair
Victor Vicinaiz, Roerig, Oliveira & Fisher, L.L.P., McAllen, Program Co-Chair
7:30-8:15am K & L AUTO CRUSHERS: REFUTING “REASONABLE” MEDICAL EXPENSES, DISCOVERY AND 18.001 UPDATE
Victor Vicinaiz, Roerig, Oliveira & Fisher, L.L.P., McAllen
8:15-9:00am UPDATES AND TRENDS IN PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE
Morgan Shell, Wright & Greenhill, P.C., Austin
9:00-10:00am ETHICAL LESSONS LEARNED THE HARD WAY: A GUIDE TO AVOIDING DISCIPLINE, SANCTIONS, AND CLIENT COMPLAINTS IN DEFENSE CASES
Lauren Ross, Herring & Panzer, L.L.P., Austin
10:00-10:30am THE ANTI-INDEMNITY ACT IN CONSTRUCTION
David Manning, Burns, Anderson, Jury & Brenner, LLP, Austin
Friday, February 2, 2024
6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:15-7:30am Welcome & Announcements
Gayla Corley, TADC President, MehaffyWeber, PC, San Antonio
Tracy Stevenson, IDC President, Law Offices of Tracy E. Stevenson, P.C., Chicago, IL
7:30-8:00am DAUBERT, CRAFTING AND PLANNING YOUR MOTION TO STRIKE
Stephen Barron, Wright & Greenhill, P.C., Austin
8:00-8:30am SOCIAL MEDIA IN LITIGATION
Callie Haley, Wright & Greenhill, P.C., Austin
8:30-9:30am AI IN LITIGATION – IT’S ON ITS WAY!
Slade Cutter, Wittleff Cutter, PLLC, Austin
Arturo Aviles, Segal McCambridge, Austin
9:30-10:30am THE CURRENT SOCIAL MILEU AND CIVIL LITIGATION: REPTILE TACTICS, THIRD-PARTY LITIGATION FUNDING, AND LEGAL ADVERTISING
Donald Patrick Eckler, Freeman, Mathis & Gary, LLP, Chicago, IL
Saturday, February 3 2024
6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:15-7:30am Welcome & Announcements
Gayla Corley, TADC President, MehaffyWeber, PC, San Antonio
Heidi Coughlin, Wright & Greenhill, P.C., Austin, Program Co-Chair
Victor Vicinaiz, Roerig, Oliveira & Fisher, L.L.P., McAllen, Program Co-Chair
7:30-8:15am STORM LITIGATION / 542A UPDATE
Raul de la Garza, Roerig, Oliveira & Fisher, L.L.P., McAllen
8:15-9:00am CAPTIVE COUNSEL AND AUTO CASES (.5 hrs ethics)
Peyton Kampas, Chavez Legal Group, Edinburg
9:00-9:45am EFFECTIVE USE OF MOCK TRIALS AND JURY TRENDS
David Oliveira, Roerig, Oliveira & Fisher, L.L.P., Brownsville
9:45-10:30am THE 88TH TEXAS LEGSLATURE: LITIGATOR’S GUIDE TO WHAT PASSED AND WHAT DIDN’T
David Brenner, Burns, Anderson, Jury & Brenner, LLP, Austin
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Depart for Texas

Registration

Pricing & Registration Options
Registration fees include Wednesday evening through Saturday group activities, including the Wednesday evening welcome reception, all breakfasts, CLE Program each day and related expenses and hospitality room.

Registration for Member Only (one person) $675.00
Registration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $875.00

Children’s Registration
Registration fee for children includes Wednesday evening welcome reception, Thursday, Friday & Saturday breakfast

Children Age 12 and Older $120.00
Children Age 6-11 $80.00
Children under 6 – no charge

Spouse/Guest CLE Credit
If your spouse/guest is also an attorney and would like to attend the Winter Seminar for CLE credit, there is an additional charge to cover meeting materials, and coffee breaks.

Spouse/Guest CLE credit for Winter Meeting $75.00

Hotel Info

For hotel reservations, CONTACT THE ELEVATION HOTEL DIRECTLY AT 970-251-3000. and reference the TADC Winter Seminar, or register with the PASSKEY LINK Passkey Reservation Link . The TADC has secured a block of rooms at an EXTREMELY reasonable rate. It is IMPORTANT that you make your reservations as soon as possible as the room block will fill quickly. Any room requests after the deadline date, or after the room block is filled, will be on a wait list basis. DEADLINE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS IS DECEMBER 22, 2023

Refund Policy

Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least SEVEN (7) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR (JANUARY 22, 2024) to the meeting date. A $75.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after January 22, 2024 IS NON-REFUNDABLE

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2023 Virtual Deposition Bootcamp
2023-10-19
2023 TADC Virtual Deposition Boot Camp
October 19, 2023

CLE

7.00 hours CLE, including 1.0 hour Ethics

Schedule

Program Co-Chairs:
Chantel Crews, Ainsa Hutson Hester & Crews LLP, El Paso
Jackie Robinson, Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, P.C., Fort Worth
8:55am Welcome & Introductions
Gayla Corley, President, MehaffyWeber, P.C., San Antonio
Chantel Crews, Ainsa Hutson Hester & Crews LLP, El Paso, Co-Chair
Jackie Robinson, Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, P.C., Fort Worth, Co-Chair
9:00-9:45am PREPARING YOUR OWN WITNESS (.25 hrs ethics)
Amy Stewart, The Stewart Law Group, Dallas
9:45-10:15am DEPOSING THE PLAINTIFF
Karen K. Kennedy, Fletcher Farley Shipman & Salinas, LLP, Dallas
10:15-10:30am B R E A K
10:30-11:15am VIRTUAL DEPOSITIONS
Robert Booth, Mills Shirley LLP, Galveston
11:15-12 Noon PREPARING CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVES FOR DEPOSITION
(.25 hrs ethics)
Thomas C. Riney, The Underwood Law Firm, Amarillo
12 Noon-12:15pm B R E A K – GRAB YOUR LUNCH
12:15-1:00pm EFFECTIVE USE OF DEPOSITIONS AT TRIAL – A JUDICIAL PERSPECTIVE
Justice Michael Wallach, Second Court of Appeals, Fort Worth
Judge Susan McCoy, 153rd District Court, Tarrant County
1:00-1:45pm PREPARING EXPERTS FOR DEPOSITION (.25 hrs ethics)
Daniel H. Hernandez Ray, Pena, McChristian, PC, El Paso
1:45-2:30pm DEPOSING EXPERTS
Craig H. Myers, Fee Smith & Sharp LLP, Dallas
2:30-2:45pm B R E A K
2:45-3:15pm EXHAUSTION, RESTATEMENT, BOXING-IN, AND SUMMARIZATION
Morgan Vaughan, Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, L.L.P., Lubbock
3:15-4:00pm DEPOSITIONS AND MOTIONS PRACTICE
Barbara Barron, MehaffyWeber, P.C., Beaumont
4:00-4:45pm OBJECTIONS AND HANDLING DIFFICULT WITNESSES, CLIENTS, AND ATTORNEYS (.25 hrs ethics)
Slater Elza, The Underwood Law Firm, P.C., Amarillo
4:45pm ADJOURN

Registration

Registrants must be members of TADC. A membership application is available at www.tadc.org
• Registration for TADC Member $295.00

Refund Policy

Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least SEVEN (7) business days prior (OCTOBER 9, 2023) to the meeting date. A $75.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after October 9, 2023 IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

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2023 TADC Annual Meeting
2023-09-20 - 2023-09-24
September 20-24, 2023
Hilton Midtown New York
New York, NY

CLE

CLE Approved for: 9.00 hours, including 1.75 hours of ethics

Schedule

Program Co-Chairs: Dan Hernandez, Ray Pena McChristian, P.C., El Paso &
Sean B. Swords, Chamberlain McHaney, PLLC, Austin
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
6pm – 8pm TADC Welcome Reception
Thursday, September 21, 2023
7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:30-7:45am Welcome & Announcements
Doug Rees, TADC President Cooper & Scully, P.C., Dallas
Dan Hernandez, Ray Pena McChristian, P.C., El Paso
Sean B. Swords, Chamberlain McHaney, PLLC, Austin
7:45-8:15am PRACTICAL TRIAL DEFENSE
Robert B. Burns, Burns Anderson Jury & Brenner, LLP, Austin
8:15-8:50am OIL & GAS FIRE & EXPLOSION SCENE DOCUMENTATION & EVIDENCE PRESERVATION
John L. Schumacher, MCHE, PE, CFI, CFPS, AEI Corporation, Littleton, CO
8:50-9:25am INSURANCE LAW YOU NEED TO KNOW
Jason McLaurin, McLaruin Law, PLLC, Houston
9:25-10:00am PROTECTING THE APPELLATE RECORD/ HOW APPELLATE COUNSEL CAN HELP AT TRIAL
Richard B. Phillips, Jr., Holland & Knight LLP, Dallas
10:00-10:15am B R E A K
10:15-11:00am SUPREME COURT UPDATE (.25hrs ethics)
Justice Debra Lehrmann, Texas Supreme Court, Austin
11:00-11:45am JURY SELECTION AND OPENING STATMENT
Darrell L. Barger Hartline Barger, LLP, Houston
11:45-1:15pm LUNCHEON: WHEN TO USE A BIOMECHANICAL/ HUMAN FACTORS EXPERT
Mike Bassett The Bassett Firm, Dallas
1:15-2:15pm LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – THE 88TH SESSION IN REVIEW (.25hrs ethics)
Doug Rees, Cooper & Scully, P.C., Dallas
David E. Chamberlain, Chamberlain McHaney, PLLC, Austin
George S. Christian, The Christian Co., Austin
Thursday Afternoon free to enjoy New York!
Friday, September 22, 2023
7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:30-7:45am Welcome & Announcements
7:45-8:45am A LOOK AT A FICTIONAL COMPANY: DO THEIR ACTIONS COMPLY WITH ABA MODEL RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (1.0hrs ethics)
Brent Truman, Bell Nunnally, Dallas
8:45-9:15am USE OF SUMMARY MOCK JURY TRIALS AND FOCUS GROUPS FOR TRIAL PREPARATION
Christina Marinakis, Psy.D., J.D, IMS Consulting and Expert Services
9:15-9:45am DEFENDING THE COPORATE REP DEPOSITION
William Thorne, Mehaffy Weber PC, Beaumont
9:45-10:00am B R E A K
10:15-10:45am CHAPTER 72 BIFURCATION IN TRUCKING CASES
Dan Hernandez, Ray Pena McChristian, P.C., El Paso
10:45-11:15am TIPS FOR PRACTICING AND BRIEFING IN FEDERAL COURT (.25 hr ethics)
The Honorable Dustin Howell, Magistrate, Western District of Texas, Austin
11:15-11:30am TADC BUSINESS MEETING
11:45am-1:15pm
TADC Awards Luncheon
Friday Afternoon free to enjoy New York!
Saturday, September 23, 2023
7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
Saturday free to enjoy New York!
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Annual Meeting Adjourned

Registration

Registration fees include Wednesday through Saturday group activities, including the Wednesday evening welcome reception, all breakfasts, Awards Luncheon, CLE Program each day and related expenses. If you would like CLE credit for a state other than Texas, check the box below.

Registration for Member Only (one person): $985.00
Registration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people): $1,400.00

Spouse/Guest CLE Credit
If your spouse/guest is also an attorney and would like to attend the Annual Meeting for CLE credit, there is an additional charge to cover meeting materials and breaks.

Spouse/Guest CLE credit for Annual Meeting $75.00

Hotel Info

For hotel reservations, CONTACT THE HILTON MIDTOWN DIRECTLY AT 212-586-7000 or use the PASSKEY LINK and reference the TADC 2023 Annual Meeting. The TADC has secured a block of rooms at a FANTASTIC rate. It is IMPORTANT that you make your reservation as soon as possible as the room block will sell out. 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 AUGUST 21, 2023

Refund Policy

Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least TEN (10) business days prior (SEPTEMBER 6, 2023) to the meeting date. A $100.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 IS NON-REFUNDABLE

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2023 West Texas Seminar
2023-08-11 - 2023-08-13
A Joint Seminar with the TADC & NMDLA
August 11-13, 2023
Inn of the Mountain Gods
Ruidoso, NM

CLE

Approved for 5.25 hours CLE, including 1.0 hours ethics

Schedule

Friday, August 11, 2023 (All times Mountain Time)
6:00-8:00pm Opening Reception
Saturday, August 12, 2023
7:00am-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:30am Welcome & Introductions & Legislative Update
R. Douglas Rees, Cooper & Scully, PC, Dallas, TADC President
Leonard R. (Bud) Grossman, Craig, Terrill, Hamm, Grossman & Erwin, L.L.P, Lubbock, TADC Past President and Program Co-Chair
William R. Anderson, O’Brien & Padilla, P.C., Las Cruces, NMDLA Past President and Program Co-Chair
8:00-9:00am TRANSPORTATION & ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Mike Bassett, The Bassett Firm, Dallas
Steve Irwin, EVP Aperture – Accident Reconstruction, Dallas
9:00-9:30am UPDATE ON BAD FAITH LITIGATION FROM NEW MEXICO PERSPECTIVE
William R. Anderson, O’Brien & Padilla, P.C., Las Cruces
9:30-10:00am UPDATE ON ENERGY LITIGATION – CONTRASTING OIL & GAS LEASE INDEMNITY PROVISIONS TX & NM
Ty Lyon, Cotton, Bledsoe, Tighe & Dawson, P.C., Midland
10:00 – 10:15am B R E A K
10:15-11:00am HIGHLIGHTS OF NEW MEXICO AND TEXAS PRACTICE FOR COMBATING THE REPTILE FOR CROSS STATE LITIGATORS
Dan Hernandez, Ray Pena McChristian, P.C., Albuquerque, Fort Worth, El Paso
William R. Anderson, O’Brien & Padilla, P.C., Las Cruces
11:00-11:30am THE NEW MEXICO CIVIL RIGHTS ACT
Cody Rogers, Serpe Andrews, PLLC Las Cruces
11:30-12:00pm FROM TEXAS TO NEW MEXICO: WHY UPDATING EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS IS
CRITICAL FOR LEGAL COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY MITIGATION
Stephen Venzor, ScottHulse PC, El Paso
12:00-12:30pm AVIEW FROM BEHIND THE BENCH (ethics)
The Honorable Alex L. Yarbrough, Justice of the Seventh Court of Appeals, Amarillo, Texas
12:30-1:00pm A VIEW FROM BEHIND THE BENCH (ethics)
The Honorable Mark D. Standridge, Judge of the Third Judicial District Court Division IV, Las Cruces, NM
1:00pm ADJOURN TO ENJOY RUIDOSO
Sunday, August 13, 2023
7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast

Registration

Registration fees include Friday & Saturday group activities, including the Friday Evening welcome reception, Saturday & Sunday breakfasts, CLE Program and related expenses. This program will be approved for both Texas and New Mexico Continuing Legal Education.

Registration for Member Only (1 person) $175.00
Registration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $200.00

Hotel Info

For hotel reservations, CONTACT THE INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS DIRECTLY AT 800/545-9011 and reference the TADC West Texas 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 July 15, 2023

Refund Policy

Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least TEN (10) business days prior (JULY 29, 2022) to the meeting date. A $50.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after July 29, 2032 is NON-REFUNDABLE.

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2024 TADC Annual Meeting
2023-08-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Horseshoe Bay Resort & Spa, Horseshoe Bay, TX, United States
2024 TADC Annual Meeting
Horseshoe Bay Resort & Spa, Horseshoe Bay, Texas

2023 TADC Summer Seminar
2023-07-19 - 2023-07-23
Elevation Resort & Spa
Crested Butte, CO
July 19-23, 2023

CLE

CLE Approved for: 8.0 hours, including 2.0 hours ethics

Schedule

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
6pm – 8pm TADC Welcome Reception
Thursday, July 20, 2023
6:45am – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:30am – 7:45am Welcome & Announcements
Doug Rees, TADC President Cooper & Scully, P.C., Dallas
Nick Zito, Program Co-Chair, Scarardi & Carrabba, P.C., Houston
Chris Martin, Program Co-Chair, Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP, Houston
7:45am – 8:15am SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: TIPS FOR PRESERVING ERROR DURING TRIAL
Catrina L. Guerrero, Gault, Nye & Quintana, L.L.P., Corpus Christi
8:15am – 9:00am SUPREME COURT UPDATE (.15 ethics)
Justice Brett Busby, Texas Supreme Court, Austin
9:00am – 10:00am TEN CASES EVERY TEXAS TRIAL LAWYER SHOULD KNOW
Chris Dove, Locke Lord, Houston
10:00am – 10:15am B R E A K
10:15am – 11:00am TRIAL TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL RESOURCES EVERY TRIAL LAWYER NEEDS
William McMichael, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, Houston
11:00am – 11:45am A VIEW FROM THE TRENCHES: THE LATEST PLAINTIFF TACTICS IN TRUCKING LITIGATION (.15 ethics)
Mike Bassett, The Bassett Firm, Dallas
11:45am – 12:15pm SECURING AND DOCUMENTING FIRE SCENES
Matthew Strader, AEI Corporation, Littleton, CO
12:15pm – 1:15pm LUNCHEON: ONE LIE SPOILS A THOUSAND TRUTHS: TRENDS AND QUESTIONS IN SPOLIATION CLAIMS SINCE BROOKSHIRE BROTHERS (.15 ethics)
Russell Hollenbeck, Wright Close & Barger, LLP, Houston
Friday, July 21, 2023
6:45am – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:30am – 7:45am Welcome & Announcements
Doug Rees, TADC President, Cooper & Scully, P.C., Dallas
Nick Zito, Program Co-Chair, Scarardi & Carrabba, P.C., Houston
Chris Martin, Program Co-Chair, Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP, Houston
7:45am – 8:15am THE THIN GREEN LINE: CRIMINAL IMPLICATIONS IN A CIVIL WORLD (.15 ethics)
Andy Taylor, Andrew C. Taylor & Associates, PLLC, Houston
8:15am – 9:15am A SCOUT IS TRUSTWORTHY: APPLYING VIRTUE ETHICS TO LAWYER PROFFESSIONALISM (1.0 ethics)
The Honorable Jeffrey Brown, United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Galveston
9:15am – 10:00am WHEN, HOW AND WHY TO USE APPELLATE COUNSEL BEFORE A JURY COMES BACK WITH A VERDICT
Natasha Taylor & Andrew Nelson, Wright, Close & Barger, LLP, Houston
10:00am – 10:15am B R E A K
10:15am -11:15am CUTTING EDGE ISSUES IN JURY SELECTION: THE LATEST RESEARCH RESULTS
Christopher Martin, Martin Disiere Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP, Houston
Afternoon Free to Enjoy Crested Butte!
Saturday, July 22, 2023
6:45am – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast
Day Free to Enjoy Crested Butte!
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Depart for Texas!

Registration

Registration fees include Wednesday evening through Saturday group activities, including the Wednesday evening welcome reception, all breakfasts, CLE Program each day and related expenses and hospitality room.

Registration for Member Only (one person) $895.00
Registration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $995.00

Children’s Registration
Registration fee for children includes Wednesday evening welcome reception, Thursday, Friday & Saturday breakfast

Children Age 12 and Older $175.00
Children Age 6-12 $125.00

Spouse/Guest CLE Credit
If your spouse/guest is also an attorney and would like to attend the Summer Seminar for CLE credit, there is an additional charge to cover written materials, meeting materials and coffee breaks.

Spouse/Guest CLE credit for Summer Seminar $75.00

Hotel Info

For hotel reservations, CONTACT THE ELEVATION RESORT RESORT DIRECTLY AT 970-251-3000 and reference the TADC Summer Seminar. The TADC has secured a block of rooms at an EXTREMELY reasonable rate. It is IMPORTANT that you make your reservations as soon as possible as the room block will most likely fill quickly. Any room requests after the deadline date, or after the room block is filled, will be on a wait list basis. DEADLINE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS IS JUNE 21, 2023

Refund Policy

Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least TEN (10) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR (July 5, 2023) to the meeting date. A $100.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after July 5, 2023 IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

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2023 TADC Spring Meeting
2023-05-03 - 2023-05-07
J.W. Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa
Los Cabos, Mexico
May 3-7, 2023

CLE

CLE Approved for: 10.75 hours, including 3.00 hours ethics
Schedule

Program Co-Chairs: Kristi Kautz, Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP, Dallas & Darin Brooks, Gray Reed, Houston
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2023
6pm – 8pm Welcome Reception
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023
7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:30 – 7:45am Welcome & Announcements
Doug Rees, TADC President
7:45 – 8:30am ROAD TRIPS-HAS THE TRUCKING LEGISLATION WORKED AS HOPED?
J. Mitchell Smith, Germer PLLC, Beaumont
8:30 – 9:15am ON THE HORIZON: HOT TOPICS FOR THE 88TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION (ethics)
Mike Shipman, Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP, Dallas
9:15 – 10:00am FUN WITH EVIDENCE: TIPS & TRICKS FOR NAVIGATING EVIDENTIARY BATTLES IN TRIAL
Timothy Zeiger, Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, Austin
10:00 – 10:15am B R E A K
10:15 – 11:00am STUNNING SIGHTS: THE ONSLAUGHT-OR NOT-OF NUCLEAR VERDICTS
Christy Amuny, Germer PLLC, Beaumont
11:00 – 12 Noon RIDING THE LAWYER ROLLERCOASTER: MANAGING THE UPS AND DOWNS OF A TRIAL PRACTICE (ethics)
Steve Springer, Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP, Dallas
12:00 – 1:30pm LUNCHEON SPEAKER: PREVENTING BENCH EROSION: ERROR PRESERVATION FROM THE APPELLATE BENCH (.5 hrs ethics)
Justice Kevin Jewell, Fourteenth Court of Appeals, Houston
1:30 – 2:00pm HANDLING YOUR FIRST EXCURSIONS: THINGS I LEARNED FROM MY FIRST DEPOSITIONS & DISCOVERY HEARINGS (.25 ethics)
Mary Kate Rafetto & Barbara De Pena, Beck|Redden, Houston
2:00 – 2:15pm B R E A K
2:15 – 3:30pm ADVENTURES IN CONSTRUCTION LIABILITY: DUTIES TO AND FOR EMPLOYEES AND INDEPENDENT CONTACTORS
Maia Moffatt, Gerstle Snelson, L.L.P., Austin
Thursday Afternoon & Evening Free to Enjoy Cabo!
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023
7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:15 – 7:30am Welcome & Announcements
Kristi Kautz & Darin Brooks, Program Co-Chairs
7:30 – 8:15am NAVIGATING THE BEACONS: IMPORTANT INSURANCE CASES FROM THE LAST 12 MONTHS AND HOW THEY IMPACT DEFENSE COUNSEL
Stephanie Snyder-Zuasnabar & Darin Brooks, Gray Reed, Houston
8:15 – 9:15am PANEL: GETTING A GOOD DEAL: EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION IN THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS (.5 ethics)
Moderator: Slater Elza, The Underwood Law Firm, P.C., Amarillo
Kimberly Munson, Gilbert Mediation Group, Dallas
Brian Carroll, Sanderford & Carroll, Temple
9:15 – 10:00am EMPLOYMENT LAW IS A BEACH: HOT TOPICS IN EMPLOYMENT LAW
Ruth Ann Daniels, Gray Reed., Houston
10:00-10:30am AVOIDING ROUGH WATERS: MANAGING COMMUNICATIONS IN THE TRIPARTITE RELATIONSHIP (.5 ethics)
Craig Reese, Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP, Dallas
10:30 – 10:45am B R E A K
10:45 – 11:30am SEAWORTHY BOATS AND OTHER IMPORTANT PRODUCTS: DEFENDING PRODUCT DEFECT ACTIONS
Andrew Peterson, Ziegler Gardner Bell, PLLC, Dallas
11:30 – 12:15pm DRIVING IN: PRE-SUIT EVIDENCE COLLECTION, TESTING & PRESERVATION
Eric Nelson, Nelson Forensics, Dallas
Friday Afternoon & Evening Free to Enjoy Cabo!
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023
7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast
Saturday Afternoon & Evening Free to Enjoy Cabo!
SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2023
Depart for Texas

Registration

Registration fees include Wednesday through Saturday group activities, including the Wednesday evening welcome reception, all breakfasts, CLE Program each day and related expenses. If you would like CLE credit for a state other than Texas, check the box on the registration form.

Registration for Member Only (one person) – $825.00
Registration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) – $1,125.00

Children’s Registration fee for children includes Wednesday evening welcome reception, Thursday, Friday & Saturday breakfast

Children Age 12 and Older – $120.00
Children Age 6-11 – $80.00
Children Under 6 – No Charge

Spouse/Guest CLE Credit
If your spouse/guest is also an attorney and would like to attend the Spring Meeting for CLE credit, there is an additional charge to cover written materials, meeting materials, and coffee breaks.

Spouse/Guest CLE credit for Winter Meeting $75.00

Hotel Info

For hotel reservations, CONTACT THE J.W. MARRIOTT LOS CABOS BEACH RESORT & SPA DIRECTLY AT 52 624 163 7600 ext.
2131 and reference the TADC 2023 Spring Meeting or online HERE. The TADC has secured a block of rooms at a FANTASTIC rate of
$299 per night. It is IMPORTANT that you make your reservation as soon as possible as the room block will sell out. 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 MARCH 20, 2023

Refund Policy

Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least TEN (10) business days prior (APRIL 19, 2023) to the meeting date. A $75.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after APRIL 19, 2023 IS NON-REFUNDABLE

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2023 TADC Winter Seminar
2023-01-25 - 2023-01-29
Steamboat Grand
Steamboat, CO
January 25-29, 2022

CLE

CLE Approved for: 9 hours including 2.25 hours ethics

Schedule

Wednesday, January 25, 2023
6:00-8:00pm TADC Welcome Reception
Thursday, January 26, 2023
6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:15-7:30am Welcome & Announcements
Doug Rees, TADC President, Cooper & Scully, P.C., Dallas
Gayla Corley, MehaffyWeber PC, San Antonio, Program Co-Chair
Mitchell Smith, Germer PLLC, Beaumont/Houston, Program Co-Chair
7:30-8:15am CONDUCTING AND EMPLOYMENT LAW/DESCRIMINATION INVESTIGATION
Jim Hunter, Royston Rayzor PC, Brownsville
8:15-8:45am A LITTLE ETHICS, A LITTLE EVIDENCE AND A LITTLE PROCEDURE – ONE MORE TIME (.5 hrs ethics)
Christy Amuny, Germer PLLC, Beaumont
8:45-9:15am SURVEY OF POST-COVID JURY VERDICTS
Warren Wise, MehaffyWeber PC, Beaumont
9:15-9:45am TRIAL TACTICS-TRIAL LAWYER OPTICS
Daniel H. Hernandez, Ray Pena McChristian, P.C., El Paso
9:45-10:30am ANATOMY/AUTOPSY OF A JURY TRIAL
Clayton Haley, Fairchild, Price, Haley & Smith, L.L.P., Nacogdoches
Friday, January 27, 2023
6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:15-7:30am Welcome & Announcements
Doug Rees, TADC President
Gayla Corley, Program Co-Chair
Mitchell Smith, Program Co-Chair
7:30-8:15am A VIEW FROM THE BENCH (.5 hrs ethics)
Honorable Dee Johnson,, 47th District Court, Potter and Randall Counties
8:15-9:15am JURY CHARGES/CHARGE CONFERENCE (.5 hrs ethics)
Mike Bassett, The Bassett Firm, Dallas
9:15-10:00am ANTI-INDEMNITY PROBLEMS
Kristi Kautz, Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP, Dallas
10:00-10:30am LESSONS FROM A YOUNG LAWYER’S FIRST CIVIL TRIAL (.25 hrs ethics)
Uzochukwu Okonkwo, MehaffyWeber PC, San Antonio
Saturday, February 2 2023
6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:15-7:30am Welcome & Announcements
Doug Rees, TADC President
Gayla Corley, Program Co-Chair
Mitchell Smith, Program Co-Chair
7:30-8:00am MEDIATION TIPS AND TRICKS
David Brenner, Burns, Anderson, Jury & Brenner L.L.P., Austin
8:00-8:45am LITIGATION OF CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS FROM AN EXPERT POINT OF VIEW
Kirk Wolf, P.E., SEA, Ltd., Houston
8:45-9:15am HOW TO OBTAIN K&L AUTO CRUSHERS DISCOVER FROM PLAINTIFFS’ PROVIDERS AND THE RESURGENCE OF THE FAILURE TO MITIGATE DEFENSE
Valerie Lewis, Germer PLLC, Houston
9:15-9:45am DIVERSITY IN YOUR PRACTICE (.5 hrs ethics)
Ignacio Mendoza, Gault, Nye & Quintana, McAllen
9:45-10:30am DEFEATING THE REPTILE – REPTILE THEORY IS ALIVE AND WELL
Sarah Nicolas, Ramon, Worthington, Nicolas & Cantu PLLC, Austin
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Depart for Texas

Registration

Registration fees include Wednesday evening through Saturday group activities, including the Wednesday evening welcome reception, all breakfasts, CLE Program each day and related expenses and hospitality room.

Registration for Member Only (one person) $675.00
Registration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $850.00

Children’s Registration
Registration fee for children includes Wednesday evening welcome reception, Thursday, Friday & Saturday breakfast Children Age 12 and Older $120.00 Children under 6 – no charge

Children Age 6-11 $80.00

Spouse/Guest CLE Credit
If your spouse/guest is also an attorney and would like to attend the Winter Seminar for CLE credit, there is an additional charge to cover written materials, meeting materials, and coffee breaks.

Spouse/Guest CLE credit for Winter Meeting $75.00

Hotel Info

For hotel reservations, CONTACT THE STEAMBOAT GRAND DIRECTLY AT 877-269-2628 and reference the TADC Winter Seminar. The TADC has secured a block of rooms at an EXTREMELY reasonable rate. It is IMPORTANT that you make your reservations as soon as possible as the room block will fill quickly. Any room requests after the deadline date, or after the room block is filled, will be on a wait list basis. DEADLINE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS IS DECEMBER 23, 2022

Refund Policy

Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least SEVEN (7) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR (JANUARY 16, 2023) to the meeting date. A $75.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after January 16, 2023 IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

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2022 TADC Virtual Deposition Boot Camp
2022-10-06 08:55 - 16:30 | On a Computer Near You!
2022 TADC Virtual Deposition Boot Camp
October 6, 2022

CLE

6.75 hours CLE, including 1.50 hour ethics

Schedule

Program Co-Chairs:
Cathy Bailey, Steed Dunnill Reynolds Bailey Stephenson LLP, Dallas
Jennifer King, Burford & Ryburn, L.L.P., Dallas
8:55am
Welcome & Introductions
Doug Rees, President, Cooper & Scully, P.C., Dallas
Cathy Bailey, Steed Dunnill Reynolds Bailey Stephenson LLP, Dallas – Program Co-Chair
Jennifer King, Burford & Ryburn, L.L.P., Dallas – Program Co-Chair
9:00-9:30am
EXHAUSTION, RESTATEMENT, BOXING-IN AND SUMMARIZATION
Mitzi Mayfield, Underwood Law Firm, P.C., Amarillo
9:30-10:00am
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PREPARING YOUR CLIENT FOR DEPOSITION
Cathy Bailey, Steed Dunnill Reynolds Bailey Stephenson LLP, Dallas
10:00-10:15am B R E A K
10:15-11:00am
PREPARING FOR AND DEFENDING AGAINST REPTILE
William Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D, Courtroom Sciences, Inc., Sanford, Florida
11:00-11:45am
DEPOSING THE PLAINTIFF
Mark Stradley, The Stradley Law Firm, Dallas
11:45am-12 Noon B R E A K – GRAB YOUR LUNCH
12:00-12:30pm
USE OF DEPOSITIONS AT TRIAL
The Honorable Jennifer Edgeworth, 219th District Court, Colin County
12:30-1:15pm
PREPARING AND DEFENDING THE CORPORATE REP
Kimberly Wilson Trykoski, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP., Dallas
1:15-2:00pm
PREPARATION IS KEY – DEPOSING MEDICAL WITNESSES
Jennifer King, Burford & Ryburn, L.L.P., Dallas
2:00-2:15pm B R E A K
2:15-3:00pm
PREPARING YOUR OWN WITNESS
Kimberly Bocell, Steed Dunnill Reynolds Bailey Stephenson LLP, Dallas
3:00-3:45pm
DEPOSING DAMAGE EXPERTS
David Walsh IV, Kershaw Anderson, PLLC, Dallas
3:45-4:30pm
VIRTUAL DEPOSITIONS AND VIRTUAL MEDIA
Heather Kanny, Mayer, LLP, Dallas
4:30pm ADJOURN

Registration

Registrants must be members of TADC. A membership application is available at www.tadc.org
• Registration for TADC Member $250.00

Refund Policy

Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least SEVEN (7) business days prior (SEPTEMBER 27, 2022) to the meeting date. A $75.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after September 27, 2022 IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

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TADC Young Lawyer CLE Event
2022-09-28 11:45 - 13:15 | Virtual
One Hour of CLE Exclusively for TADC Young Lawyer Members
WHO: TADC Young Lawyer Members
WHAT: Virtual CLE via Zoom – 1 Hour CLE Credit, including .25 hrs ethics
TOPIC: “The “Ins and Outs” of Voir Dire ”
PRESENTED BY: Presented by Mike Bassett, The Bassett Firm, Dallas
WHEN: Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 11:45am-1:15pm CST
WHERE: A computer near you
COST: Zero, Zip, Nothing, for TADC Members! You must be a TADC Member to attend.
This CLE event is geared for TADC Young Lawyer Training. SIGN-UP TODAY! A registration deadline 12 Noon, on September 27, 2022 is requested
Log-in information will be emailed to all registrants 24 hours in advance of the CLE Event.
Not a member? Join Now
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SAVE THE DATE FOR UPCOMING LUNCH AND LEARN EVENTS FOR TADC YOUNG LAWYERS

October 25, 2022 – “Becoming a Partner – What That Means & How to Get There”, Trey Sandoval, MehaffyWeber, PC, Houston

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2022 TADC Annual Meeting
2022-09-14 - 2022-09-18
September 14-18, 2022
La Cantera Resort & Spa
San Antonio, TX

CLE

CLE Approved for: 9.75 hours, including 2.25 hours ethics

Schedule

Program Co-Chairs: Rick Foster, Porter Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, PC, San Antonio & Trey Sandoval, Mehaffy Weber, Houston
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
6:00pm – 8:00pm TADC Welcome Reception
Thursday, September 15, 2022
7:00-9:00am
Buffet Breakfast
7:30-7:45am
Welcome & Announcements
Christy Amuny, TADC President Germer PLLC, Beaumont
Rick Foster, Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, PC, San Antonio
Trey Sandoval, MehaffyWeber, PC, Houston
7:45-8:15am
TRUCKING LITIGATION IN TEXAS: VICARIOUS LIABILITY AND THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMPANY
Brent Bishop, Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez, LLP, McAllen
8:15-8:45am
THE FIGHT CAN WAIT – BUT NOT FOREVER: STATUTES OF LIMITATION AND REPOSE IN CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION
William S. Sommers & Thomas Lillibridge, Langley & Banack, Inc., San Antonio
8:45 -9:15am
THERE WILL BE TRIALS (AGAIN) – TRIAL TIPS LEARNED DURING 44 YEARS AT TADC
Thomas C. Riney, Riney & Mayfield LLP, Amarillo
9:15-10:00am
ALL ALONG THE KING’S HIGHWAY: OIL IS STILL KING – LESSONS ON DEFENSE OF OIL & GAS LEASE DISPUTES
Christopher M. Hogan, Hogan Thompson LLP, Houston
10:00-10:15am B R EA K
10:15-11:00am
SUPREME COURT UPDATE (.25hrs ethics)
Justice Brett Busby, Texas Supreme Court, Austin
11:00-11:45pm
BANDITS AND ROBBERS AT THE WATERHOLES: PRESERVATION OF ERROR IN TRIAL
Katherine Elrich, Cobb Martinez Woodward, PLLC, Dallas
11:45-1:15pm
LUNCHEON: AVOIDING THE DITCH ALONG THE ROAD – LESSONS FROM AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER (1.0 hrs ethics)
Mike Bassett,The Bassett Firm, Dallas
1:15-1:45pm
THE CURRENCY CHANGES ALONG THE ROAD: PAID AND INCURRED AND DISCOVERY OF USUAL AND CUSTOMARY CHARGES FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES POST – K&L AUTO CRUSHERS, LLC
Raj Aujla & Brandon Coony, Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, P.C., San Antonio
Thursday Afternoon free to enjoy San Antonio
Friday, September 16, 2022
7:00-9:00am
Buffet Breakfast
7:30-7:45am
Welcome & Announcements
7:45-8:15am
TRUCKING BROKER LIABILITY – RISKS OF LINING UP THE MOVING OF WARES ALONG THE TRAIL
Daniel H. Hernandez, Ray Pena McChristian, P.C., El Paso
8:15-8:45am
LET’S FIND OUT IF WE REALLY HAVE TO RIDE THE WHOLE WAY FIRST: PERMISSIVE APPEAL IN TEXAS
The Honorable Renée Yanta, Santoyo Wehmeyer PC, San Antonio
8:45-9:45am
YOU’RE NOT ALONE ON THE ROAD TO JUDGMENT: CONTRIBUTION AND SETTLEMENT CREDITS
Bradley K. Douglas, Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC, Austin
9:45-10:00am B R EA K
10:00-11:00am
DILEMMAS ALONG THE TRAIL – LESSONS FROM THE MOVIES ABOUT ETHICS (1.0 hr ethics)
Gayla Corley, MehaffyWeber, PC, San Antonio
11:00-11:30am
COMPLEX MEDICAL LITIGATION
Denise Selbst, MedEx Reviews, LLC, Sugar Land
11:30am-12:30pm
MODERN DAY PINKERTONS: TRIAL LAWYERS ENFORCING THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT
Mike Hendryx & Greg Dykeman, Strong Pipkin Bissell & Ledyard, L.L.P., Houston-Beaumont
12:30-12:45pm
TADC BUSINESS MEETING
Friday Afternoon free to enjoy San Antonio!
6:30pm – 9:00pm TADC Awards Dinner
Saturday, September 17, 2022
7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
Saturday free to enjoy San Antonio!
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Annual Meeting Adjourned

Registration

Registration fees include Wednesday through Saturday group activities, including the Wednesday evening welcome reception, Hospitality room, all breakfasts, CLE Program each day and related expenses. If you would like CLE credit for a state other than Texas, check the box below.

Registration for Member Only (one person) $895.00
Registration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $1,250.00

Spouse/Guest CLE Credit
If your spouse/guest is also an attorney and would like to attend the Annual Meeting for CLE credit, there is an additional charge to cover meeting materials and breaks.

Spouse/Guest CLE credit for Annual Meeting $75.00

Service Project
TADC Gives Back: The TADC will participate in a service project in San Antonio. Details to follow.

Hotel Info

For hotel reservations, CONTACT THE LA CANTERA RESORT DIRECTLY AT 855-499-2960 and reference the TADC 2022 Annual Meeting. The TADC has secured a block of rooms at a FANTASTIC rate of $279 per night. It is IMPORTANT that you make your reservation as soon as possible as the room block will sell out. 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 August 26, 2022

Refund Policy

Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least TEN (10) business days prior (SEPTEMBER 1, 2022) to the meeting date. A $100.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 IS NON-REFUNDABLE

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TADC Young Lawyer CLE Event
2022-09-08 11:45 - 13:15
One Hour of CLE Exclusively for TADC Young Lawyer Members
WHO: TADC Young Lawyer Members
WHAT: Virtual CLE via Zoom – 1 Hour CLE Credit, including .25 hrs ethics
TOPIC: “The Keys to Developing, Growing and Retaining Great Clients”
PRESENTED BY: Michael Blachly & Darin Brooks, Gray Reed & McGraw LLP, Houston
WHEN: Thursday, September 8, 2022, 11:45am-1:15pm CST
WHERE: A computer near you
COST: Zero, Zip, Nothing, for TADC Members! You must be a TADC Member to attend.
This CLE event is geared for TADC Young Lawyer Training. SIGN-UP TODAY! A registration deadline of 12 Noon, on September 7, 2022 is requested.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR UPCOMING LUNCH AND LEARN EVENTS FOR TADC YOUNG LAWYERS

September 28, 2022 – “Jury Selection”, Mike Bassett, The Bassett Firm, Dallas
October 25, 2022 – “Becoming a Partner – What That Means & How to Get There”, Trey Sandoval, MehaffyWeber, PC, Houston

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2022 TADC West Texas Seminar
2022-08-12 18:00 - 2022-08-14 09:00 | Inn of the Mountain Gods, Ruidoso, NM
August 12-14, 2022
Inn of the Mountain Gods ~ Ruidoso, NM
287 Carrizo Canyon Rd. ~ Mescalero, NM 88340

CLE

Approved for 5.25 hours CLE, including 1.5 hours ethics

Schedule

Friday, August 12, 2022 (All times Mountain Time)
6:00-8:00pm Opening Reception
Saturday, August 13, 2022
7:00am-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:30am Welcome & Introductions
Christy Amuny, Germer PLLC, Beaumont, TADC President
Leonard R. (Bud) Grossman, Craig, Terrill, Hale & Grantham, L.L.P, Lubbock, TADC Past President and Program Co-Chair
William R. Anderson, O’Brien & Padilla, P.C.,Las Cruces, NMDLA Past President and Program Co-Chair
7:45-8:15am TRANSPORTATION UPDATE
Mike Bassett, The Bassett Firm, Dallas
8:15-8:45am UPDATE ON BAD FAITH LITIGATION
FROM NEW MEXICO PERSPECTIVE
William R. Anderson, O’Brien & Padilla, P.C., Las Cruces
8:45-9:15am THE ART OF INSURANCE BILLING
Alex Yarbrough, Riney & Mayfield LLP, Amarillo
9:15-9:45am UPDATE ON ENERGY LITIGATION
David W. Lauritzen, Cotton, Bledsoe, Tighe & Dawson, P.C., Midland
9:45-10:00am B R E A K
10:00-11:00am LITIGATING LIKE A HOMETOWNER: AN OVERVIEW OF NM & TX
Dan Hernandez, Ray Pena McChristian, P.C., Albuquerque, Fort Worth, El Paso
William R. Anderson, O’Brien & Padilla, P.C., Las Cruces
11:00-11:30pm EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR EXPERT WITNESS DEPOSITIONS
Slater C. Elza, Underwood Law Firm, P.C., Amarillo
11:30-12:15pm AVIEW FROM BEHIND THE BENCH (ethics)
The Honorable John F. Shrode, Judge of the 358TH District Court of Ector County, Texas
12:15-1:00pm A VIEW FROM BEHIND THE BENCH (ethics)
The Honorable Gregory J. Fouratt, United States Magistrate Judge, Las Cruces, NM
1:00pm ADJOURN TO ENJOY RUIDOSO
Sunday, August 14, 2022
7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast

Registration

Registration fees include Friday & Saturday group activities, including the Friday Evening welcome reception, Saturday & Sunday breakfasts, CLE Program and related expenses. This program will be approved for both Texas and New Mexico Continuing Legal Education.

Registration for Member Only (1 person) $175.00
Registration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $200.00

In order to ensure that we have adequate materials available for all registrants, it is suggested that meeting registrations be submitted to TADC by July 15, 2022. This coincides with the deadline set by the hotel for hotel accommodations.

Hotel Info

For hotel reservations, CONTACT THE INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS DIRECTLY AT 800/545-9011 and reference the TADC West Texas 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 July 15, 2022

Refund Policy

Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least TEN (10) business days prior (JULY 29, 2022) to the meeting date. A $50.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after July 29, 2022 is NON-REFUNDABLE.

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2022 TADC Summer Seminar
2022-07-13 18:00 - 2022-07-17 09:00 | Big Sky, Montana
July 13-17, 2002
Big Sky Resort
Big Sky, Montana

CLE Information

CLE Approved for: 8.0 hours, including 3.0 hours ethics

Event Schedule

PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS
Jennie C. Knapp, Underwood Law Firm, P.C., Amarillo
Mike H. Bassett, The Bassett Firm, Dallas
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2022
6pm-8pm TADC Welcome Reception
THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2022
6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:30-7:45am Welcome & Announcements
Christy Amuny, TADC President Germer PLLC, Beaumont
Jennie C. Knapp, Program Co-Chair, Underwood Law Firm, P.C., Amarillo
Mike H. Bassett, Program Co-Chair, The Bassett Firm, Dallas
7:45-8:15am THE VOIR DIRE SURVIVAL KIT
Justice Larry Doss, Seventh Court of Appeals, Amarillo
8:15-9:00am LAWYER WELLNESS: DEALING WITH THE STRESSES OF THE PROFESSION (.75 ethics)
David W. Mykel, M.A., PSYFI, New York
9:00-9:30am RISING FROM THE RUBBLE: STRUCTURAL MATERIALS IN THE SPOTLIGHT FOLLOWING THE SURFSIDE,CONDO COLLAPSE
Megan E. Seebeck, P.E., AEI, Denver
9:30-10:00am HOT TOPICS IN THE COURTS OF APPEALS (.5 ethics)
Chief Justice Brian Quinn, Seventh Court of Appeals, Amarillo
Bobby Ramirez, Clerk of the Court, Seventh Court of Appeals, Amarillo
10:00-10:15am B R E A K
10:15-11:00am LITIGATING TRUCK CRASH CASES EFFECTIVELY AND AMICABLY
Tim Dollar, Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, Kansas City
11:00-11:45am WHAT A CIVIL LAWYER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT CRIMINAL LAW
Slater C. Elza, Underwood Law Firm, P.C., Amarillo
11:45am-1:00pm LUNCHEON: GROWING YOUR FIRM THROUGH MARKETING AND HIRING
Francisco Ramos, Jr., Clarke Silverglate, Miami
Daniel Hare, Varsity Search, Waco
Afternoon Free to Enjoy Big Sky!
FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2021
6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:30-7:45am Welcome & Announcements
7:45-8:15am PRESERVING AND PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL (.25 ethics)
Greg W. Curry, Holland & Knight LLP, Dallas
8:15-9:00am FLY FISHING LESSONS: A PERSONAL TAKE ON WHAT LITIGATORS CAN LEARN FROM THE ART OF FLY FISHING (.5 ethics)
Kendyl T. Hanks, Greenberg Traurig, L.L.P., Austin
9:00-10:00am CARE AND FEEDING OF ROHRMOSS: ATTORNEY’S FEES IN TEXAS (.25 ethics)
Jadd F. Masso, Clark Hill PLC, Dallas
Amy Leila Prueger, Enoch Kever, PLLC., Austin
10:00-10:15am B R E A K
10:15-11:00am ADVENTURES IN ERROR PRESERVATION (.75 ethics)
Scott P. Stolley, Stolley Law, P.C., Dallas
11:00-11:30pm EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR THE LITIGATOR
Amy Stewart, Stewart Law Group PLLC, Dallas
Afternoon Free to Enjoy Big Sky!
SATURDAY, JULY 16 2022
6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
Day Free to Enjoy Big Sky!
SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2022
Depart for Texas!

Registration Info

Pricing & Registration Options
Registration fees include Wednesday evening through Saturday group activities, including the Wednesday evening welcome reception, all breakfasts, CLE Program each day and related expenses and hospitality room.

Registration for Member Only (one person) $795.00
Registration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $975.00

Children’s Registration
Registration fee for children includes Wednesday evening welcome reception and Thursday, Friday and Saturday breakfast.

Children Age 12 and Older $175.00
Children Age 6-11 $125.00

Spouse/Guest CLE Credit
If your spouse/guest is also an attorney and would like to attend the Summer Seminar for CLE credit, there is an additional charge to cover written materials, meeting materials and coffee breaks.

Spouse/Guest CLE credit for Summer Seminar $75.00

Hotel Info

For hotel reservations, CONTACT THE BIG SKY RESORT DIRECTLY AT 800-548-4486 and reference the TADC Summer Seminar. The TADC has secured a block of rooms at an EXTREMELY reasonable rate. It is IMPORTANT that you make your reservations as soon as possible as the room block will most likely fill quickly. Any room requests after the deadline date, or after the room block is filled, will be on a wait list basis. DEADLINE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS IS JUNE 21, 2022

Refund Policy

Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR (FEBRUARY 4, 2021) to the meeting date. A $75.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after February 4, 2021 IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

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CLE & Baseball!
2022-06-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Sun Kings Saloon, 1 Ballpark Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
El Paso & West Texas TADC Members
1.0 hour of CLE (including .5 hour ethics), followed by BASEBALL!

WHO: El Paso & West Texas TADC Members
WHAT: A Little Ethics, A Little Evidence, A Little Procedure and Some Other Stuff, presented by TADC President Christy Amuny, Germer PLLC, Beaumont
WHEN: Thursday, June 16, 2022: 5:30pm–6:30pm. Registration begins at 5:00pm.
WHERE: Southwest University Park, 1 Ballpark Drive – Sun Kings Saloon, El Paso
COST: CLE is FREE to TADC members. The Ballgame is $25 per ticket including a Backyard Picnic with hamburger, hot dogs, soft drinks, beer & wine. Seating is limited so reserve EARLY!
RSVP: Samuel Jimenez, Moss Legal Group PLLC, 915/703–7307 or Sam@Mosslegalsolutions.com
Join the TADC for GREAT CLE followed by a GREAT El Paso Chihuahuas Baseball Game on Thursday, June 16th. Bring the family and make a night of it!

Young Lawyer Lunch & Learn
2022-05-18 11:45 - 13:15
One Hour of CLE Exclusively for TADC Young Lawyer Members
WHO: TADC Young Lawyer Members
WHAT: Virtual CLE via Zoom – 1 Hour CLE Credit, including .25 hrs ethics
TOPIC: “Mediation is Not a Contest: Tips & Strategies for a Successful Mediation”
PRESENTED BY: Sam Houston
Scott, Clawater & Houston, L.L.P., Houston
WHEN: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 11:45am-1:15pm CST
WHERE: A computer near you
COST: Zero, Zip, Nothing, for TADC Members!
This CLE event is geared for TADC Young Lawyer Training. SIGN-UP TODAY! A registration deadline of May 17, 2022 is requested.
Log-in information will be emailed to all registrants 24 hours in advance of the CLE Event.
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2022 TADC Spring Meeting
2022-05-04 00:00 - 2022-05-08 00:00 | Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC
The Omni Grove Park Inn
290 Macon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
May 4-8, 2022

CLE

CLE Approved for: 11.5 hours, including 3.00 hours ethics

Schedule

Program Co-Chairs:
Sofia Ramon, Ramon Worthington Nicolas & Cantu, P.L.L.C., Edinburg &
Mike Shipman, Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP, Dallas
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
6pm – 8pm Welcome Reception
Thursday, May 5, 2022
7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:30 – 7:45am Welcome & Announcements
Christy Amuny, TADC President
Sofia Ramon & Mike Shipman, Program Co-Chairs
7:45 – 8:30am STRATEGIES FOR WINNING THE EXPERT WITNESS BATTLE
Slater C. Elza, Underwood Law Firm, P.C., Amarillo
8:30 – 9:00am FORCE MULTIPLIERS – TRIAL STRATEGIES TO OVERWHELM YOUR OPPONENTS
Robert E. Booth, Mills Shirley L.L.P., Galveston
9:00 – 9:30am UPDATE ON PREMISES LIABILITY & CHAPTER 95
Robert H. Ford, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, Houston
9:30 – 10:00am DIGGING INTO THE DEFENSES OF A COMMERCIAL SUBCONTRACTOR
Melissa Osio Martinez, Gault, Nye & Quintana, LLP, McAllen
10:00 – 10:15am B R E A K
10:15 – 11:00am ARE WE AN EMPLOYEE, FRIEND, KID OR COLLEAGUE? WHAT YOUNG LAWYERS LOOK FOR IN A BOSS AND MENTOR IN THE CHALLENGING AND CONSTANTLY CHANGING LEGAL WORLD
Valerie S. Lewis, Germer PLLC, Beaumont
11:00 – 11:30am THIRD PARTY LIABILITY/INDEMNITY – SHIFTING RESPONSIBILITY
Kristy L. Kautz, Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP, Dallas
11:30 – 12 Noon WHAT AN APPELLATE LAWYER CAN DO FOR A TRIAL LAWYER
Andy Love, Wright Close & Barger, LLP, Houston
12:00 – 1:30pm LUNCHEON PANEL – IMPLICIT BIAS (1.0 ethics)
Justice Gina Benavides, Thirteenth Court of Appeals, Edinburg
Sylvia Firth, Sylvia Borunda Firth, PLLC, El Paso
Rudy Metayer, Graves Dougherty Hearon Moody, Austin
1:30 – 2:15pm 12 BOOKS LAWYERS SHOULD READ TO IMPROVE THEIR LIFE AND PRACTICE (.25 ethics)
Scott P. Stolley, Stolley Law, P.C., Dallas
2:15 – 2:30pm B R E A K
2:30 – 3:30pm WHAT KANYE WEST CAN TEACH US ABOUT LITIGATION
Brent L. Turman, Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP, Dallas
3:30 – 4:00pm UPDATE ON DUTY TO DEFEND/INDEMNIFY (.5 ethics)
Craig L. Reese, Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP, Dallas
Thursday Afternoon & Evening Free to Enjoy Asheville
Friday, May 6, 2022
7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:15 – 7:30am Welcome & Announcements
Sofia Ramon & Mike Shipman, Program Co-Chair
7:30 – 8:15am SUPREME COURT UPDATE (.25 ethics)
Roger W. Hughes, Adams & Graham, L.L.P., Harlingen
8:15 – 8:45am PANDEMIC ERA IMMUNITY STATUTE 74.155
Paul G Preston, Preston Law Firm, New Orleans
8:45 – 9:15am BLACK SWANS, GRAY SWANS, WHITE SWANS – APPLYING EXPERTS TO COMPLEX PROJECTS
Ryan J. Hart, PhD, P.E., Exponent, Houston
9:15 – 10:15am JURY SELECTION ISSUES IN A POST-COVID AGE (.5 ethics)
Christopher Martin, Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, L.L.P., Houston
10:15 – 10:30am B R E A K
10:30 – 11:00am INSURANCE LAW UPDATE
Brian E. Waters, Gray Reed & McGraw LLP, Houston
11:00 – 11:45pm CYBERSECURITY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (.5 ethics)
Elizabeth S. Cantu, Ramon Worthington Nicolas & Cantu, P.L.L.C.; Edinburg
Clarissa Benavides, Toyota Financial Services, Plano
11:45 – 12:15pm SOME THOUGHTS ON MINERAL LIENS FOR DEFENSE COUNSEL
David W. Lauritzen, Cotton Bledsoe Tighe & Dawson, P.C., Midland
Friday Afternoon & Evening Free to Enjoy Asheville!
Saturday, May 7, 2022
7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast
Saturday Free to Enjoy Asheville
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Depart for Texas

Registration

Pricing & Registration Options Registration fees include Wednesday through Saturday group activities, including the Wednesday evening welcome reception, all breakfasts, CLE Program each day and related expenses. If you would like CLE credit for a state other than Texas, check the box below.

Registration for Member Only (one person) $825.00
Registration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $1,125.00

Spouse/Guest CLE Credit
If your spouse/guest is also an attorney and would like to attend the Spring Meeting for CLE credit, there is an additional charge to cover meeting materials and breaks.

Spouse/Guest CLE credit for Spring Meeting $75.00

In order to ensure that we have adequate materials available for all registrants, it is suggested that meeting registrations be submitted to TADC by December 20, 2021. This coincides with the deadline set by the hotel for accommodations.

Hotel Info

For hotel reservations, CONTACT THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN DIRECTLY AT (800) 438-5800 and reference the TADC 2022 Spring Meeting. The TADC has secured a block of rooms at a FANTASTIC rate of $299 per night. It is IMPORTANT that you make your reservation as soon as possible as the room block will sell out. Any room requests after the deadline date, or after the room block is filled, will be on a space available basis. DEADLINE F0R HOTEL RESERVATIONS IS APRIL 4, 2022

Refund Policy

Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least TEN (10) business days prior (APRIL 20, 2022) to the meeting date. A $75.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after APRIL 20, 2022 IS NON-
REFUNDABLE

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2022 TADC Trial Academy
2022-03-25 00:00 - 2022-03-26 00:00
The Overton Hotel
2322 Mac Davis Ln.
Lubbock, TX 79401
March 25-26, 2022
The TADC Proudly Presents its 35th Trial Academy.
Trial Academy Co-Directors Greg Curry, Holland & Knight LLP in Dallas, and Arlene Matthews, Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, L.L.P. in Lubbock, have assembled a faculty of experienced attorneys and judges who will be giving their time to teach new attorneys by example and advice. Registrants will have the opportunity to observe and participate in cross and direct examination of experts and opening and closing statements. There will also be ethics presentations and “practical application” presentations by sitting Judges.

CLE

Approximately 14.0 credit hours – a full year’s worth of CLE in one weekend!

Schedule

Friday, March 25
7:15 a.m.
Breakfast (optional)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Trial Practice/CLE sessions (lunch included)
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Cocktail reception (optional)
Friday, March 26
7:15 a.m.
Breakfast (optional)
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Trial Practice/CLE sessions (lunch included)
DRESS:
Courtroom attire, please.

Registration

REGISTRATION

$725.00

INCLUDES:
Demonstration of direct and cross examination of Expert Witnesses, opening and closing statements, critique and lectures by faculty, all group meals including breakfast and lunch on Friday & Saturday, and written materials.
Please Note: The TADC registration fee DOES NOT include hotel accommodations.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Registration fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting date (by March 11, 2022), and all Trial Academy materials received by the applicant are returned to the TADC. A $200.00 administrative fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after March 11, 2022 will not be refunded. If an accepted applicant cannot attend, his/her firm may substitute another applicant.

Hotel

TADC has secured a room block with the Overton Hotel for Thursday and Friday evenings. Upon acceptance, registrants will receive a confirmation from the TADC office.

The room rate is $139.00 (single or double)

IT IS UP TO THE REGISTRANT TO RESERVE A ROOM by calling (806) 776-7000 and asking for the TADC Trial Academy Room Block.
PLEASE NOTE: If you guarantee your room for late arrival by using your credit card, you will be charged for one night whether you claim your room or not.
The Overton Hotel – Lubbock
2322 Mac Davis Ln., Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 776-7000

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TADC Young Lawyers Virtual CLE Event
2022-03-08 11:45 - 13:15
Better Billing Habits
One Hour of CLE Exclusively for TADC Young Lawyer Members
WHO: TADC Young Lawyer Members
WHAT: Virtual CLE via Zoom – 1 Hour CLE Credit
TOPIC: “Better Billing Habits”
PRESENTED BY: Presented by Elizabeth Cantu
Ramon Worthington Nicolas & Cantu, P.L.L.C.;
Edinburg
WHEN: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 ~ 11:45am-1:15pm CST
WHERE: A computer near you
COST: Zero, Zip, Nothing, for TADC Members!
This CLE event is geared for TADC Young Lawyer Training. SIGN-UP TODAY! A registration deadline of March 4, 2022 is requested.
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TADC Board of Directors Meeting “Fly In/Fly Out”
2022-02-25
Moody Bank Building Auditorium – Austin, Texas

TADC Young Lawyer CLE Event
2022-02-02 11:45 - 13:15
How to Work Up a Litigation File
One Hour of CLE Exclusively for TADC Young Lawyer Members
WHO: TADC Young Lawyer Members
WHAT: Virtual CLE via Zoom – 1 Hour CLE Credit
TOPIC: “How to Work Up a Litigation File!”
PRESENTED BY: Dan Hernandez – Ray Pena McChristian, P.C., El Paso
WHEN: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 ~ 11:45am-1:15pm CST
WHERE: A computer near you
COST: Zero, Zip, Nothing, for TADC Members!
This CLE event is exclusively for TADC Young Lawyer Members. SIGN-UP TODAY! A registration deadline of January 31, 2022 is requested.
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2022 TADC Winter Seminar
2022-01-26 - 2022-01-30 | Snowmass, CO
The Westin Snowmass Resort
100 Elbert Lane
Snowmass Village, CO 81615
January 26-30, 2022

CLE

CLE Approved for: 9.00 hours including 1.25 hours ethics

Schedule

Program Co-Chairs:
Robert Sonnier, Germer Beaman & Brown PLLC, Austin
Jim Hunter, Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, L.L.P., Brownsville
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
6pm – 8pm TADC Welcome Reception
Thursday, January 27, 2022
6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:15-7:30am Welcome & Announcements
Christy Amuny, TADC President, Germer PLLC, Beaumont
Robert Sonnier, Germer Beaman & Brown PLLC., Austin, Program Co-Chair
Jim Hunter, Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, L.L.P., Brownsville, Program Co-Chair
7:30 – 8:15am SUPREME COURT UPDATE (.25 ethics)
Richard B. Phillips, Holland & Knight LLP, Dallas
8:15 – 8:45am ROLLING, ROLLING, ROLLING DOWN THE CHAPTER 72 HIGHWAY
Belinda Arambula, Burns, Anderson, Jury & Brenner, L.L.P., Austin
8:45-9:15am UPDATE ON PAID AND INCURRED LAW
Eddie Sikes, Royston Rayzor, Brownsville
9:15- 9:45am COVID 19 BUSINESS INTERRUPTIOIN LITIGATION
Victor Vicinaiz, Roerig, Oliveira & Fisher, L.L.P, McAllen
9:45 – 10:30am WHO DO I REPRESENT? AND WHO CAN I TALK TO? (.75 ethics)
Christy Amuny, Germer PLLC, Beaumont
Friday, January 28, 2021
6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:15-7:30am Welcome & Announcements
Christy Amuny, TADC President
Robert Sonnier, Program Co-Chair
Jim Hunter, Program Co-Chair
7:30 – 8:15am INSURANCE LAW UPDATE FOR THE LITIGATOR
Sarah Nicolas, Ramon Worthington Nicolas & Cantu, P.L.L.C., Edinburg
8:15–9:15am TRIALS AND COVID: WHAT IS THE NEW REALITY – PANEL DISCUSSION
Gayla Corley, Shelton & Valadez, P.C., San Antonio
Russell Smith, Fairchild, Price, Haley & Smith, L.L.P, Nacogdoches
Jim Hunter, Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, L.L.P., Brownsville
9:15-10:00am LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: THE IMPACT OF THE 84TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION (.25 ethics)
Mike Shipman, Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP, Dallas
10:00-10:30am THE EXPERT AND THE LITIGATOR
Darold Bittick, SEA Limited, Houston
Saturday, January 29, 2022
6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast
7:15-7:30am Welcome & Announcements
Christy Amuny, TADC President
Robert Sonnier, Program Co-Chair
Jim Hunter, Program Co-Chair
7:30 – 8:00am PAY AND CHASE ALLOCATION: CONSIDERATIONS FOR SETTLING IN PREPARATION OF CHASING
Lara Albright, Cooper & Scully, P.C., Dallas
8:00-8:45am ARE YOU A BOSS, FRIEND, PARENT OR COLLEAGUE? EFFECTIVE MENTORING IN THE CHALLENGING AND CONSTANTLY CHANGING LEGAL WORLD
Mitch Smith, Germer PLLC, Beaumont
8:45 – 9:15am EMERGING EXCEPTIONS TO THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY DEFENSE – SKIING THE MOGULS OF EMPLOYER LIABILITY BEYOND THE WORKER’S COMPENSATION ACT
David Brenner, Burns, Anderson, Jury & Brenner, L.L.P., Austin
9:15 – 9:45am THE ATTACK ON QUALIFIED IMMUNITY AND THE SPILLOVER EFFECT TO YOUR NON-CIVIL RIGHTS PRACTICE
Matt Matzner, Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, L.L.P., Lubbock
9:45-10:30am SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN TEXAS – CHANGES IN THE LAW YOU NEED TO KNOW
Lauren Goerbig, Jackson Lewis PC, Austin
Sunday, January 30, 2022
Depart for Texas

Registration

Registration fees include Wednesday evening through Saturday group activities, including the Wednesday evening welcome reception, all breakfasts, CLE Program each day and related expenses.

Registration for Member Only (one person) $695.00
Registration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $850.00

Children’s Registration
Registration fee for children includes Wednesday evening welcome reception, Thursday, Friday & Saturday breakfast

Children Age 12 and Older $120.00 Children under 6 – no charge
Children Age 6-11 $80.00

Spouse/Guest CLE Credit
If your spouse/guest is also an attorney and would like to attend the Winter Seminar for CLE credit, there is an additional charge to cover written materials, meeting materials, and coffee breaks.

Spouse/Guest CLE credit for Winter Meeting $75.00

In order to ensure that we have adequate materials available for all registrants, it is suggested that meeting registrations be submitted to TADC by December 20, 2021 This coincides with the deadline set by the hotel for accommodations.

Hotel Info

For hotel reservations, CONTACT THE WESTIN SNOWMASS RESORT DIRECTLY AT 800-525-9402 and reference the TADC Winter Seminar OR book your room(s) at the group rate for TADC 2022 online. The TADC has secured a block of rooms at an EXTREMELY reasonable rate. It is IMPORTANT that you make your reservations as soon as possible as the room block will fill quickly. Any room requests after the deadline date, or after the room block is filled, will be on a wait list basis.
DEADLINE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS IS DECEMBER 20, 2021

Refund Policy

Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least TEN (10) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR (JANUARY 12, 2022) to the meeting date. A $75.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after January 12, 2022 IS NON-REFUNDABLE

Register ONLINE | Register by MAIL

Register ONLINE | Register by MAIL
