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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T080000
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SUMMARY:2026 TADC Summer Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Coeur d’Alene Resort\, Idaho\nJuly 15-19\, 2026 \n\nCLE\n\n CLE Approved for: 11.5 hours\, including 3.25 hours ethics
 \n\nSchedule\n\nProgram Co-Chairs: Liz Cantu\, Ramon\, Worthington\, Cantu\, LLC\, McAllen & Fred Arias\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP Dallas \nWednesday\, July 15\, 2026\n6:00 – 8:00pm TADC Welcome Reception \nThursday\, July 16\, 2026\n6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:30-7:45am Welcome & Announcements\nRussell R. Smith\, TADC President\, Fairchild\, Price\, Haley & Smith\, Nacogdoches\nLiz Cantu\, Program Co-Chair\, Ramon Worthington\, Cantu\, LLC\, Edinburg\nFred Arias\, Program Co-Chair\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas \n7:45-8:30am CAN YOU PROVE THAT? AN UPDATE ON NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGES\nSela Garcia\, Paul Garcia & Associates\, San Antonio (0.25 ethics) \n8:30-9:15am LITIGATING THE CLOSED HEAD INJURY CASE\nFred Arias\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas (0.25 ethics) \n9:15-10:15am EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE\nChris Borunda\, Robels Bracken & Hughes\, El Paso (0.25 ethics) \n10:15-10:30am B R E A K \n10:30-11:15am INSURANCE LAW UPDATE\nAmy Harrington\, Walters Balido & Crain\,Houston \n11:15-12:45pm LUNCH PRESENTATION: IF I HAD ONLY KNOWN THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW\nDavid Chamberlain\, Chamberlain McHaney PLLC\, Austin\nDan Worthington\, Ramon Worthington\, Cantu\, LLC\, McAllen\, Edinburg\nRussell R. Smith\, Fairchild\, Price\, Haley & Smith\, Nacogdoches (1.0 ethics) \n12:45-1:15pm WOULD THAT I HAD MORE TIME (AND A LARGER DEFENSE BUDGET AND/OR AUTHORIZATION): PLEADINGS WE WOULD LIKE TO FILE IN AN IDEAL WORLD\nBrent Bishop\, Atlas\, Hall & Rodriguez\, L.L.P.\, McAllen (0.25 ethics) \n1:15-2:00pm THE PRIVILEGE PARADOX: AI SEARCH IN THE LEGAL SPHERE\nIzabella Guierrez\, Wood Smith Henning\, & Berman\, McAllen (0.50 ethics) \n2:00-2:45pm I CAN’T HEAR YOU? WHEN ACCIDENTS CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE\nLiz Cantu\, Ramon\, Worthington\, Cantu\, LLC\, Edinburg (0.25 ethics) \nAfternoon Free to Enjoy Coeur d’Alene! \nFriday\, July 17\, 2026\n6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:15-7:30am Welcome & Announcements\nRussell R. Smith\, TADC President\nLiz Cantu\, Program Co-Chair\nFred Arias\, Program Co-Chair \n7:30-8:15am TRENDS IN MEDIATION\nBill Ucherek\, Ucherek Law Firm\, PLLC\, Dallas (0.25 ethics) \n8:15-9:15am CAPITAL UPDATE-LEGISLATIVE UPDATE\nDavid Chamberlain\, Chamberlain McHaney PLLC\, Austin \n9:15-10:00am FIRST AMENDMENT AUDITORS\nArnold Aguilar\, Aguilar & Zabarte\, LLC.\, Brownsville \n10:00-10:15am B R E A K \n10:15-11:00am GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR EXPERT\nCarol Chavez\, AEI\, Denver \n11:00-11:45am TEXAS SUPREME COURT UPDATE\nSenior Justice Debra Lerhmann\, Texas Supreme Court (0.25 ethics) \n11:45-12:30pm HOW TO STRUCTURE YOUR SETTLEMENT\nCathy Shulman\, Arcadia Structured Settlements\, Dallas \nAfternoon Free to Enjoy Coeur d’Alene! \nSaturday\, July 18. 2026\n6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \nDay Free to Enjoy! \n\nRegistration\n\nPricing & Registration Options \nRegistration 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. \n\nRegistration for Member Only (one person)        $975.00\nRegistration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people)    $1175.00\n\nChildren’s Registration \nRegistration fee for children includes Wednesday evening welcome reception\, Thursday\, Friday & Saturday breakfast & Hospitality Room \n\nChildren Age 12 and Older            $125.00\nChildren Age 6-12                        $100.00\n\nSpouse/Guest CLE Credit \nIf 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. \n\nSpouse/Guest CLE credit for Summer Seminar        $75.00\n\n\nHotel Info\n\nHotel Reservation Information\nFor hotel reservations\, CONTACT THE COEUR D’ALENE RESORT DIRECTLY AT 888-965-6542 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 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 15\, 2026 \n\nRefund Policy\n\n TADC Refund Policy Information\nRegistration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least SEVEN BUSINESSS (7) DAYS PRIOR (July 6\, 2025) to the meeting date.  A $125.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE will be deducted from any refund.  Any cancellation made after July 6\, 2026 IS NON-REFUNDABLE.\n \n \nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL\n\n\n    \n                    \n                Loading Viewer...
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2026-tadc-summer-seminar/
LOCATION:Coeur d’Alene Resort
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SUMMARY:2026 Motions Practice Bootcamp (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:5.00 hours CLE with 1.5 hours Ethics \nProgram Chairs: Neal Pirkle Naman Howell Smith & Lee PLLC\, Waco & Brandon Coony\, Co-Chair\, Espey & Associates\, PC\, San Antonio \n8:55am Welcome & Introductions\nRussel R. Smith\, President\, Fairchild\, Price\, Haley & Smith\, Nacogdoches\nNeal Pirkle\, Co-Chair\, Naman Howell Smith & Lee PLLC\, Waco\nBrandon Coony\, Co-Chair\, Espey & Associates\, PC\, San Antonio \n9:00-9:45am PRELIMINARY MOTIONS AND PLEADINGS – VENUE\, JURISDICTION\, & SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS\nAmy Stewart\, Stewart Law Group PLLC\, Dallas \n9:45-10:30am PRIMER FOR RESPONDING AND OBJECTING TO WRITTEN DISCOVERY IN TEXAS STATE COURTS\nAndy Schreck\, Schouest\, Bamdas\, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC\, Houston \n10:30-10:45am B R E A K \n10:45-11:30am SUMMARY JUDGEMENT MOTIONS UNDER THE NEW RULE\nNeal Pirkle\, Naman Howell Smith & Lee PLLC\, Waco (0.75 ethics) \n11:30am-12:15pm PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS\nKristi Kautz\, Mayer\, LLP\, Dallas \n12:15-12:30pm B R E A K – GRAB YOUR LUNCH \n12:30-1:15pm USING AND CONFRONTING AI IN MOTION PRACTICE\nRobert Booth\, Mills Shirley LLP\, Galveston (0.75 ethics) \n1:15-2:00pm REMOVAL-EFFECTIVE DRAFTING TO PROVE AND KEEP FEDERAL JURSDICTION\nCraig Reese\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, L.L.P.\, Dallas \n2:00-2:30pm POST TRIAL MOTIONS\nJennie Knapp\, Underwood Law Firm\, Amarillo \n2:30pm ADJOURN \n— \nRegistration\nRegistrants must be members of TADC. A membership application is available at www.tadc.org \n\nRegistration for TADC Member $375.00 – A ZOOM link and information will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the seminar.\n\nTADC Refund Policy Information\nRegistration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least SEVEN (7) days prior (August 13\, 2026) to the meeting date. A $75.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after August 13\, 2026\, IS NON-REFUNDABLE. \nRegister Online | Register by Mail\n\n    \n                    \n                Loading Viewer... \n            \n            \n \n 
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2026-motions-bootcamp-virtual/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
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SUMMARY:2026 TADC Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:September 23-27\, 2026\nSan Luis Resort & Spa\nGalveston\, Texas \n\nCLE\n\n CLE approved for 12.00 hours\, including 1.50 hours ethics \n\nSchedule\n\nProgram Co-Chairs: Stephen B. Edmundson\, Greenberg Traurig\, Houston & Fred D. Raschke\, Mills Shirley L.L.P.\, Galveston \nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026\n6:00–8:00pm TADC Welcome Reception \n\nThursday\, September 24\, 2026\n7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:15-7:30am Welcome & Announcements\nRussell R. Smith\, TADC President Fairchild\, Price\, Haley & Smith\, Nacogdoches\nStephen B. Edmundson\, Greenberg Traurig\, Houston\nFred D. Raschke\, Mills Shirley L.L.P.\, Galveston \n7:30-8:00am THE ROLE OF THE GUARDIAN LITEM AND HOW IT MAY AFFECT YOUR PRACTICE\nJordan Elton\, Schouest\, Bamdas\, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC\, Galveston \n8:00-9:00am BRIDGING GENERATIONS: HARNESSING AI IN TEXAS LEGAL PRACTICE – PERSPECTIVES FOR YOUNG AND SEASONED LAWYERS (.5 ethics)\nRobert Booth\, Mills Shirley L.L.P.\, Galveston \n9:00-10:00am A LITTLE OF THIS AND A LITTLE OF THAT: ADVOCACY TIPS AND JUDICIAL VIGNETTS (.5 ethics)\nHon. Jeff Brown\, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas\, Galveston\nHon. Ken Wise\, Texas 14th District Court of Appeals\, Houston \n10:00-10:15am B R E A K \n10:15-11:00am TEXQUICENTENNIAL: RECLAIMING THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION (.5 ethics)\nJustice Evan Young\, Supreme Court of Texas\, Austin \n11:00-12:00pm TIME-LIMITED DEMANDS AND INSURANCE TOWERS\nGregory Hudson\, Cozen O’Connor\, Houston \n12:00-1:00pm LUNCHEON PANEL: THE NEW SUMMARY JUDGEMENT RULES: VIEW FROM THE BENCH\nHon. Jeth Jones\, 122nd Judicial District Court\, Galveston\nHon. Jared Robinson\, 405th Judicial District Court\, Galveston\nHon. Rebecca Millo\, 10th Judicial District Court\, Galveston \n1:00-1:45pm TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS – A BUSINESS COURTS UPDATE\nPaul Kerlin\, Greenberg Traurig\, LLP\, Houston\nMatthew Przywara\, Greenberg Traurig\, LLP\, Houston \n1:45-2:00pm FROM INTAKE TO VERDICT: BUILDING THE DEFENSE STORY EARLY\nStewart Schmella\, Lanza Law Firm\, P.C. Houston \nThursday Afternoon free to enjoy Galveston! \nFriday\, September 25\, 2026\n7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:30-7:45am Welcome & Announcements\nRussell R. Smith\, TADC President\, Fairchild\, Price\, Haley & Smith\, Nacogdoches\nStephen B. Edmundson\, Greenberg Traurig\, Houston\nFred D. Raschke\, Mills Shirley L.L.P.\, Galveston \n7:45-8:30am WHEN A CIVIL CASE GOES CRIMINAL: SPOTTING PARALLEL PROCEEDINGS BEFORE YOUR CLIENT TALKS THEMSELVES INTO AN INDICTMENT\nMichael Besser\, Greenberg Traurig\, LLP\, Dallas \n8:30-9:15am ELECTRICITY\, THE SHOCKING TRUTH\nBrent Holub\, P.E.\, CFEI\, S-E-A\, Houston \n9:15-10:00am WHO WANTS TO BE A BENEFICIARY? THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN WORNGFUL DEATH AND SURVIVAL CLAIMS FOR COWBOYS AND CAPTAINS\nElizabeth Strunk\, Liskow\, Houston \n10:00-10:15am B R E A K \n10:15-11:00am WHAT PUBLIC ADJUSTERES CAN AND CANNOT DO UNDER TEXAS LAW\nKarl A. Schulz\, Cozen O’Connor\, Houston \n11:00-12:30pm BRIDGING THE GENERARTIONAL GAPS IN YOUR LAWFIRM: THE STRUGGLE IS REAL\nWendy Merrill\, Strategy Horse\, Baltimore/Washington\, DC \n12:30-12:45pm B R E A K \n12:45-1:30pm MEANWHILE\, IN THE COURTS…:RECENT INTERESTING INSURANCE CASES AND HOW THEY MAY AFFECT YOUR PRACTICE… OR NOT\nDarin Brooks\, Gray Reed\, Houston\nReynolds Sands\, Gray Reed\, Houston \n1:30-1:40pm TADC Business Meeting \n6:30pm-9:00pm TADC Awards Dinner \nSaturday\, September 26\, 2026\n7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \nSaturday free to enjoy Galveston! \nSunday\, September 27\, 2026 \nAnnual Meeting Adjourned \n\nRegistration\n\n \nRegistration 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 when choosing your registration options. \n\nRegistration for Member Only (one person) $995.00\nRegistration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $1\,295.00\n\nSpouse/Guest CLE Credit\nIf 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. \n\nSpouse/Guest CLE credit for Annual Meeting $75.00\n\n\nHotel Info\n\nFor hotel reservations\, CONTACT THE SAN LUIS RESORT DIRECTLY AT 800-392-5937 and reference the TADC 2026 Annual Meeting. The TADC has secured a block of ALL OCEAN FRONT rooms at a FANTASTIC rate of $259 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 24\, 2026  \n\nRefund Policy\n\nRegistration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least SEVEN (7) days prior (SEPTEMBER 16\, 2026) to the meeting date. A $75.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after SEPTEMBER 16\, 2026 IS NON-REFUNDABLE\n \n \nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL \n\n    \n                    \n                Loading Viewer... \n            \n            \n\nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL \n 
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2026-tadc-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20260713T173428Z
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UID:7606-1792627200-1792713599@tadc.org
SUMMARY:2026 Deposition Bootcamp (Virtual)
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URL:https://tadc.org/event/2026-deposition-bootcamp-virtual/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270201
DTSTAMP:20260713T173658Z
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SUMMARY:2027 Winter Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Elevation Resort – Crested Butte\, Colorado
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2027-winter-seminar/
LOCATION:Elevation Resort\, Crested Butte\, CO\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270426
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SUMMARY:2027 Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Broadmoor – Colorado Springs\, Colorado
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2027-spring-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270613
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SUMMARY:2027 “Catch a Wave” Young Lawyers Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Margaritaville Resort – South Padre Island\, Texas
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2027-catch-a-wave-young-lawyers-seminar/
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SUMMARY:2027 Summer Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Omni Plantation\, Amelia Island\, Florida
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2027-summer-seminar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270920
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SUMMARY:2027 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Orleans\, Louisiana
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2027-annual-meeting/
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