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SUMMARY:Young Lawyers Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:One Hour of CLE Exclusively for TADC Young Lawyer Members \nWHO: TADC Young Lawyer Members \nWHAT: Virtual CLE via Zoom – 1 Hour CLE Credit\, including .25 hrs ethics \nTOPIC: “Law Firm Economics” \nWhether 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. \nIn 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… \nPRESENTED BY: Presented by Mike Bassett\, The Bassett Firm\, Dallas \nWHEN: Monday\, April 22\, 2024\, 1:00pm-2:00pm Central Time \nWHERE: A computer near you \nCOST: Zero\, Zip\, Nothing\, for TADC Members! You must be a TADC Member to attend. \nThis CLE event is geared for TADC Young Lawyer Training. SIGN-UP TODAY!  A registration deadline April 19\, 2024 is requested \nLog-in information will be emailed to all registrants 24 hours in advance of the CLE Event. \nYou must be a member to attend. Not a member? Join Now \nEvent Registration \n\n\n\n\nYoung Lawyers CLE Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    First & Last Name\n        *\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Email\n        *\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Phone\n        *\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Bar Card Number\n        *\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n\n	\n			\n			\n				If you are human\, leave this field blank.			\n			\n		\n		\n\nNext
URL:https://tadc.org/event/young-lawyers-lunch-learn/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
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SUMMARY:2024 TADC Spring Meeting/Board Mtg
DESCRIPTION:The Beachside Resort & Residences\nKey West\, FL\nApril 24-28\, 2024 \n\nCLE\n\n CLE Approved for: 11.50 hours\, including 1.50 hours ethics \n\nSchedule\n\n\nProgram Co-Chairs: Mitzi Mayfield\, The Underwood Law Firm &\nMike Shipman\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas \nWednesday\, April 24\, 2024\n6pm – 8pm Welcome Reception \nThursday\, April 25\, 2024\n7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:30 – 7:45am Welcome & Announcements\nGayla Corley\, TADC President\nMitzi Mayfield & Mike Shipman\, Program Co-Chairs \n7:45 – 8:45am APPELLATE LAW UPDATE\nJustice Gina Benavides\, Thirteenth Court of Appeals\, Edinburgh\nScott P. Stolley\, Stolley Law\, P.C.\, Dallas \n8:45 – 9:30am TRAPS TO AVOID WITH YOUR COPORATE DEPOSITION (.25 ethics)\nAmy Stewart\, Stewart Law Group PLLC\, Dallas \n9:30 – 10:00am AI AND THE FUTURE OF LAW: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES\nRobert Booth\, Mills Shirley LLP\, Galveston \n10:00 – 10:15am B R E A K \n10:15 – 11:00am STRATEGIES FOR OBTAINING FINALITY-SUMMARY JUDGMENTS\, NONSUITS\, AND SANCTIONS (.25 ethics)\nKristi L. Kautz\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas \n11:00 – 11:30am PRESERVATION OF THE JURY TRIAL\nGreg W. Curry\, Holland & Knight\, LLP\, Dallas \n11:30 – 12Noon YOUNG LAWYER TOPIC TBD\nJake McClellan\, Beck Redden\, Houston \n12 Noon – 1:30pm LUNCHEON SPEAKER: A COMPREHENSIVE LOOK AT DAMAGES (.25 ethics)\nProfessor Elizabeth Fraley\, Baylor University School of Law\, Waco \n1:30 – 2:00pm MEDIATION FOR THE LITIGATOR\nJ. Mitchell Moss\, Moss Legal Group\, El Paso \n2:00 – 2:30pm PATTERSON UPDATE\nJennie C. Knapp\, The Underwood Law Firm\, Amarillo \nThursday Afternoon Free to Enjoy Key West! \nFriday\, April 26\, 2024\n7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast\n7:15 – 7:30am Welcome & Announcements\nGayla Corley\, TADC President\nMitzi Mayfield & Mike Shipman\, Program Co-Chairs \n7:30 – 8:00am NOT ALL INVESTIGATIONS ARE A ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS: AN EXPLORATION INTO RCAS AND HOW THEY MAY (OR MAY NOT) HELP YOU\nRyan Hart & Emily Brady\, Exponent\, Houston \n8:00 – 8:45am THE TRIPARTITE RELATIONSHIP & STOWERS (.25 ethics)\nChristy Amuny\, Germer PLLC\, Beaumont \n8:45 – 9:30am GREGORY V. CHOHAN & ITS IMPACT\nAdam Gallegos\, The Willis Law Group PLLC.\, Garland \n9:30 – 10:00am TIPS\, CONSIDERATIONS\, AND STRATEGY IN DEFENDING A CONSTRUCTION CASE IN ARBITRATION VS JURY TRIAL\nMaria Moffitt & Steve Snelson\, Gerstle Snelson\, LLP\, Dallas \n10:00 – 10:15am B R E A K \n10:15 – 11:00am PLAYING OFFENSE ON DEFENSE (.25 ethics)\nMelissa Casey\, MeHaffy Weber\, P.C.\, San Antonio \n11:00 – 12Noon COMPLEX MEDICAL LITIGATION\nR. Alexander Mohr\, MD\, MedEx Reviews\, LLC\, Houston \n12 Noon – 12:30pm INDEMNITY AND ADDITIONAL INSUREDS\nAlison Kennamer\, Colvin\, Saenz\, Rodriguez & Kennamer\, L.L.P.\, Brownsville \nFriday Afternoon & Evening Free to Enjoy Key West! \nSaturday\, April 27\, 2024\n7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast \nSaturday Afternoon & Evening Free to Enjoy Key West! \nSunday\, April 28\, 2024\nDepart for Texas \n\nRegistration\n\n\nPricing & Registration Options\nRegistration 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. \n\nRegistration for Member Only (one person) $ 925.00\nRegistration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $1\,225.00\n\nSpouse/Guest CLE Credit\nIf 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 \n\nSpouse/Guest CLE credit for Spring Meeting $ 75.00\n\n\nHotel Info\n\nFor 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 \n\nRefund Policy\n\n\nRegistration 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 \n\nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL \n\n\n\n\n\n    \n        \n\n    \n\n\n\n\nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2024-tadc-spring-meeting-board-mtg/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTSTAMP:20260403T184823
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SUMMARY:2024 Catch a CLE Wave: A TADC Young Lawyers Event
DESCRIPTION:Margaritaville Beach Resort ~ South Padre Island\, TX\nJune 7-9\, 2024 \n\nCLE\n\n Approved for 5.5 hours CLE\, including 1.0 hours ethics \n\nSchedule\n\n\nProgram Co-Chairs: Jim Hunter\, Royston\, Razor\, Vickory & Williams\, LLP\, Brownsville\,\nUzo Okonkwo\, MehaffyWeber\, P.C.\, San Antonio \nFriday\, June 7\, 2024\n6:00-8:00pm Opening Reception \nSaturday\, June 8\, 2024\n7:00am-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:25am Welcome & Introductions & Legislative Update\nGayla Corley\, MehaffyWeber\, P.C.\, San Antonio\, TADC President\nJim Hunter\, Royston\, Razor\, Vickery & Williams\, LLP\, Brownsville\, Program Co-Chair\nUzoc Okonkwo\, MehafyWeber\, P.C.\, San Antonio\, Program Co-Chair \n7:30-8:30am CASE HANDLING 101 – PRACTICAL TIPS AND STRATEGIES FOR YOUNG LAWYERS (.25 Ethics)\nJim Hunter & Shauna Lozano\, Royston\,\nRayzor\, Vickery & Williams LLP\, Brownsville \n8:30-9:30am WHAT PARTNERS ARE LOOKING FOR IN AN ASSOCIATE\nTrey Sandoval\, MehaffeyWeber\, P.C. Houston \n9:30-10:15am LEGAL BILLING – GETTING IT RIGHT (.25 Ethics)\nLiz Cantu\, Ramón Worthington\nNicolas & Cantu\, P.L.L.C.\, McAllen \n10:15-10:30am B R E A K \n10:30-11:30am WORKING UP A CAR WRECK CASE\nMonica Wilkins\, Wilkins I Gire\, Beaumont \n11:30-12:15pm DEPOSING THE POLICE OFFICER\nDan Worthington\, Ramón Worthington Nicolas & Cantu\, P.L.L.C.\, McAllen \n12:30-2:00pm LUNCHEN: PANEL DISCUSSION FROM THE BENCH:  DO’S AND DON’TS FOR YOUNG LAWYERS IN COURT (.5 ethics)\nHon. David Sanchez\, 444th District Court\, Cameron County\, Texas\nHon. Adolfo Cordova 197th District Court\, Cameron County\, Texas\nHon. Ricardo Adobatti\, 404th District Court\, Cameron County\, Texas \n2:00pm ADJOURN TO ENJOY PADRE ISLAND! \nSunday\, June 9\, 2024\n7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n  \n\nRegistration\n\n\nRegistration fees include Friday & Saturday group activities\, including the Friday Evening welcome reception\, Saturday & Sunday breakfasts\, CLE Program and related expenses. \n\nRegistration for Member Only (1 person) $300.00\nRegistration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $375.00\n\nPlease Note:  The TADC registration fee DOES NOT include hotel accommodations. \nRegistration 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. \n\nHotel\n\n\nHotel Reservation Information\nFor 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 \nMargaritaville Beach Resort ~ South Padre Island\, TX\n310 Padre Blvd\, South Padre Island\, TX 78597\nPh: 956-761-6551 \n\nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL \n\n\n    \n        \n\n    \n\nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2024-catch-a-cle-wave-a-tadc-young-lawyers-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T184823
CREATED:20240617T223309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T223542Z
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SUMMARY:Young Lawyer Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:CLE Event Exclusively for TADC Young Lawyer Members \nWHO: TADC Young Lawyer Members \nWHAT: Virtual CLE via Zoom – 1 Hour CLE Credit \nTOPIC: “Marketing 101” \nWhether you’ve been in practice 10 months or 10 years\, this presentation will provide new insights on marketing yourself and your law practice. \nPRESENTED BY: Stacey E. Burke\, Stacey E. Burke\, PC\, Houston \nWHEN: Thursday\, June 27\, 2024 11:45am-1:15pm Central Time \nWHERE: A computer near you \nCOST: Zero\, Zip\, Nothing\, for TADC Members! You must be a TADC Member to attend. \nThis CLE event is geared for TADC Young Lawyer Education. SIGN-UP TODAY!  A registration deadline of noon on Wednesday\, June 26\, 2024 is requested \nLog-in information will be emailed to all registrants 24 hours in advance of the CLE Event. \nYou must be a member to attend. Not a member? Join Now \nEvent Registration\n \n\n\n\n\nYoung Lawyers CLE Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    First & Last Name\n        *\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Email\n        *\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Phone\n        *\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Bar Card Number\n        *\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n\n	\n			\n			\n				If you are human\, leave this field blank.			\n			\n		\n		\n\nNext
URL:https://tadc.org/event/young-lawyers-lunch-learn-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184823
CREATED:20231220T224745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T181356Z
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SUMMARY:2024 TADC Summer Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Harvey’s Resort Hotel\nLake Tahoe\, NV\nJuly 17-21\, 2024 \n\nCLE\n\n CLE Approved for: 9.75 hours\, including 3.5 hours ethics \n\nSchedule\n\nProgram Co-Chairs: Jennie C. Knapp\, The Underwood Law Firm\, P.C.\, Amarillo &\nArlene C. Matthews\, Crenshaw\, Dupree & Milam\, LLP\, Lubbock \nWednesday\, July 17\, 2024\n6pm – 8pm TADC Welcome Reception \nThursday\, July 18\, 2024\n6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:25-7:30am Welcome & Announcements\nGayla Corley\, TADC President\, MehaffyWeber\, P.C.\, San Antonio\nJennie C. Knapp\, Program Co-Chair\, The Underwood Law Firm\, P.C.\, Amarillo\nArlene C. Matthews\, Program Co-Chair\, Crenshaw\, Dupree & Milam\, LLP\, Lubbock \n7:30-8:00am DEFAULT JUDGMENTS: THINGS PLAINTIFFS HOPE YOU FORGET\nCatrina L. Guerrero\, Nye Law Office\, PLLC.\, Corpus Christi \n8:00-8:30am CAN I THROW IT AWAY? FINER POINTS OF PRESERVATION AND SPOLIATION (.5 ethics)\nMitzi Mayfield\, The Underwood Law Firm\, P.C.\, Amarillo \n8:30-9:00am CREATION OF NEW TORT DUTIES – OR NOT\nPeter Hansen\, Jackson Walker\, LLP\, Austin \n9:00-9:30am CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION: I DO NOT THINK IT MEANS WHAT YOU THINK IT MEANS\nTyler Talbert\, Scanes Yelverton Talbert\, LLP\, Waco \n9:30-10:15am CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR INTERESTING\nCONFLICTS (.75 ethics)\nMark White\, Executive Vice President and General Counsel\, Amarillo College\, Amarillo \n10:15-10:30am B R E A K \n10:30-11:00am PLAYBOOK FOR GETTING INJUNCTIVE RELIEF IN TEXAS STATE COURT\nJoshua Sandler\, Winstead\, PC\, Dallas \n11:00-11:30am DO I HAVE TO ARBITRATE WHETHER I HAVE TO ARBITRATE?\nCynthia Keely Timms\, Locke Lord LLP\, Dallas \n11:30-12Noon EXPERTS AND THE TRIAL LAWYER\nWade Wilson\, Young & Associates\, Dallas \n12:00-1:30pm LUNCHEON: GUARDIANS OF DATA: CYBERSECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LAW FIRMS (1.0 ethics)\nLindsay Nickle\, Constangy\, Brooks\, Smith & Prophete\, LLP\, Dallas \nAfternoon Free to Enjoy Lake Tahoe! \nFriday\, July 19\, 2024\n6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:30-7:45am Welcome & Announcements\nGayla Corley\, TADC President\nJennie C. Knapp\, Program Co-Chair\nArlene C. Matthews\, Program Co-Chair \n7:45-8:15am ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: THE ROBOT LAWYER TURNS ONE (.5 ethics)\nJustice Larry Doss\, Seventh Court of Appeals\, Amarillo \n8:15-9:15am GENERAL PERSONAL JURISDICTION AFTER MALLORY\nKendyl Hanks\, Greenberg Traurig LLP\, Austin & Jordan Smith\, Pisanelli Bice\, PLLC\, Las Vegas \n9:15-9:45am HOW TO MAKE 91A WORK FOR YOU\nRachel Moreno\, Kemp Smith\, LLP\, El Paso \n9:45-10:15am THE ULTIMATE SLIPPERY SLOPE: TEXAS SUPREME COURT PONDERS INVITING NONLAWYERS TO OWN TEXAS LAW FIRMS (5. ethics)\nDavid Chamberlain\, Chamberlain♦McHaney\, PLLC\, Austin \n10:15-10:30am B R E A K \n10:30-11:00am THE GOOD\, THE BAD\, AND THE UGLY: TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY IN MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION (.25 ethics)\nThe Honorable Patricia J. Kerrigan\, Patricia J. Kerrigan\, P.C.\, Houston \n11:00-11:30am HOT TOPICS IN INSURANCE LAW\nSarah Nicolas\, Ramon Worthington Nicolas & Cantu\, PLLC\, Bee Cave \n11:30-12Noon THE OTHER AI COVERAGE: IMAGINING INSURANCE RISKS AND ISSUES CREATED BY THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REVOLUTION\nDarin Brooks\, Gray Reed\, Houston \n12:00-12:30pm RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS – THE ROLE OF HARM\nJason Boulette\, Boulette\, Golden & Marin\, L.L.P.\, Austin \nAfternoon Free to Enjoy Lake Tahoe! \nSaturday\, July 20. 2024\n6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \nDay Free to Enjoy Lake Tahoe! \nSunday\, July 21\, 2024\nDepart for Texas! \n\nRegistration\n\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) $850.00\nRegistration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $995.00\n\nChildren’s Registration\nRegistration fee for children includes Wednesday evening welcome reception and Thursday\, Friday and Saturday breakfast. \n\nChildren Age 12 and Older $175.00\nChildren Age 6-11 $125.00\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\n 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 \n\nRefund Policy\n\nRegistration 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. \n \nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n        \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2024-tadc-summer-seminar-2/
LOCATION:Harveys Resort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T085500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184823
CREATED:20240805T233635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T032355Z
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SUMMARY:2024 TADC Virtual Motions Practice Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:4.50 hours CLE \nProgram Co-Chairs:\nRobert Booth\, Mills Shirley L.L.P.\, Galveston \n8:55am Welcome & Introductions\nGayla Corley\, President\, MehaffyWeber\, PC\, San Antonio\nRobert Booth\, Mills Shirley\, L.L.P.\, Galveston\, Chair \n9:00-9:30am DRAFTING ORDERS\nRich Phillips\, Holland & Knight\, LLP\, Dallas \n9:30-10:30am LEVERAGING MICROSOFT WORD TO DRAFT MOTIONS\nRobert Booth\, Mills Shirley\, L.L.P.\, Galveston \n10:30-10:45am B R E A K \n10:45-11:30am DRAFTING DISCOVERY MOTIONS\nUzo Okonkwo\, MehaffyWeber\, PC\, San Antonio \n11:30am-12:15pm DRAFTING SUMMARY JUDGMENTS\nKristi Kautz\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas \n12:15-12:30pm B R E A K Grab Your Lunch! \n12:30-1:15pm MOTIONS FOR ATTORNEY’S FEES\nJake McClellan\, Beck | Redden LLP\, Houston\nSandra Clark\, MehaffyWeber\, PC\, Beaumont \n1:15-2:00pm DRAFTING DISCOVERY RESPONSES/OBJECTIONS\nMaria Moffatt\, Gerstle Snelson\, LLP\, Dallas \n2:00pm ADJOURN \n____ \nRegistration \nRegistrants must be members of TADC. A membership application is available at www.tadc.org \n\nRegistration for TADC Member $275.00\nRegister ONLINE or via email/US Mail\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 15\, 2024) to the meeting date. A $75.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after August 15\, 2024 IS NON-REFUNDABLE. \n  \nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL \n\n\n\n\n    \n        \n\n    \n\n\nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2024-tadc-virtual-motions-practice-boot-camp/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184823
CREATED:20231220T224921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T032603Z
UID:7144-1726682400-1726995600@tadc.org
SUMMARY:2024 TADC Annual Meeting/Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:September 18-22\, 2024\nHorseshoe Bay Resort\nHorseshoe Bay\, TX \n\nCLE\n\n CLE Approved for: 10.50 hours\, including 2.15 hours of ethics \n\nSchedule\n\nProgram Co-Chairs: Sarah Nicolas\, Ramon Worthington Nicolas & Cantu\, PLLC\, Austin and Kristi Kautz\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas \nWednesday\, September 18\, 2024\n6pm – 8pm TADC Welcome Reception \nThursday\, September 19\, 2024\n7:30-7:45am Welcome & Announcements\nGayla Corley\, TADC President\, Mehaffy Weber\, P.C.\, San Antonio\nSarah Nicolas\, Ramon Worthington Nicolas & Cantu\, PLLC\, Austin\nKristi Kautz\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas \n7:45-8:30am CRIMINAL/CIVIL INTERSECTION (.25hrs ethics)\nSean B. Swords\, Chamberlain McHaney\, PLLC\, Austin \n8:30-9:15am STRATEGIES FOR HANDLING CLAIMS FOR LOST WAGES AND FUTURE MEDICAL CARE\nAshley Lastrapes\, Stokes & Associates\, Houston \n9:15-10:00am SPOLIATION/EVIDENCE PRESERVATION\nPaul Boyd\, Boyd & Boyd\, Tyler \n10:00-10:15am B R E A K \n10:15-11:15am SUPREME COURT UPDATE (.25hrs ethics)\nJustice Evan Young\, Texas Supreme Court\, Austin \n11:15am-Noon REAL-TIME DISCUSSION BETWEEN PARTNER AND ASSOCIATE ABOUT DEVELOPING AND COMMUNICATING WITH YOUNG ATTORNEYS\nSarah Nicolas & Dania Sadi\, Ramon Worthington Nicolas & Cantu\, PLLC\, Austin \nNoon-1:30pm LUNCHEON: PROFESSIONALISM IN THE LAW: WHAT WOULD TED LASSO DO? (1.0 ethics)\nCindy Tisdale\, Goranson Bain Ausley\, PLLC\, Granbury \n1:30-2:15pm DIGITAL DISCOVERY & CYBER FORENSICS\nMatthew Pooley\, PhD\, Exponent\, New York \nThursday Afternoon free to enjoy Horseshoe Bay! \nFriday\, September 20\, 2024\n7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:30-7:45am Welcome & Announcements \n7:45-8:30am MEDIATION/NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES\nThe Honorable Lori Massey Brissette\, 4th Court of Appeals\, San Antonio \n8:30-9:30am JUDICIAL PANEL DISCUSSION: ADVICE AND TIPS FOR LAWYERS (.25 hrs ethics)\nThe Honorable Andrew M. Edison\, U.S. Magistrate\, Southern District of Texas\, Galveston\nThe Honorable Karin Crump\, 250th District Court\,Travis County\nThe Honorable Patricia O. Alvarez (ret)\, 4th Court of Appeals\, San Antonio \n9:30-10:15am AMICUS ACTIVITY UPDATE (.25 hrs ethics)\nRoger W. Hughes\,\, Adams & Graham\, LLP\, Harlingen \n10:15-10:30am B R E A K \n10:30-11:15am STRATEGIES TO AVOID POTENTIAL NUCLEAR VERDICTS\nJoanna Salinas & Derreck Brown\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas \n11:15am-Noon TRIAL OBJECTIONS\nTim Zieger\, Shackelford\, McKinley & Norton LLP\, Austin \n12:00-12:15pm TADC BUSINESS MEETING \n12:00-12:45pm NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGES IN TEXAS AFTER GREGORY V. CHOHAN\nJustice Deborah Lehrmann\, Texas Supreme Court\, Austin\nMike Bassett\, The Bassett Firm\, Dallas \nFriday Afternoon free to enjoy Horseshoe Bay! \n6:30pm – 8:30pm\nTADC Awards Dinner – Horseshoe Bay Yacht Club \nSaturday\, September 21\, 2024\n7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \nSaturday free to enjoy Horseshoe Bay! \nSunday\, September 22\, 2024\nAnnual Meeting Adjourned \n\nRegistration\n\n\nRegistration fees include Wednesday through Saturday group activities\, including the Wednesday evening welcome reception\, all breakfasts\, Awards Dinner\, CLE Program each day and related expenses. If you would like CLE credit for a state other than Texas\, select that box on the registration form. \n\nRegistration for Member Only (one person) $985.00\nRegistration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $1\,200.00\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\nand breaks. \n\nSpouse/Guest CLE credit for Annual Meeting $75.00\n\n\nHotel Info\n\n For hotel reservations\, CONTACT THE HORSESHOE BAY RESORT DIRECTLY AT (877) 611-0112\, option 1\, and reference the TADC 2024 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 19\, 2024 \n\nRefund Policy\n\n Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least TEN (10) business days prior (SEPTEMBER 5\, 2024) to the meeting date. A $100.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after SEPTEMBER 5\, 2024 IS NON-REFUNDABLE \n \nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL \n\n\n    \n        \n\n    \n\nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL \n 
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2024-tadc-annual-meeting-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Bay Resort & Spa\, Horseshoe Bay\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTSTAMP:20260403T184823
CREATED:20240913T205024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T185121Z
UID:7286-1729123200-1729209599@tadc.org
SUMMARY:2024 TADC Virtual Deposition Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual event! \n\nCLE\n\n\n7.00 hours CLE\, including 1.0 hour ethics \n\nSchedule\n\n8:55am\nWelcome & Introductions\nMike Shipman\, President\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas\nKristi Kautz\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas\, Co-Chair\nMike Bassett\, The Bassett Firm\, Dallas\, Co-Chair \n9:00-9:45am\nPRESENTING THE DUMPSTER FIRE\nSlater Elza\, The Underwood Law Firm\, P.C.\, Amarillo \n9:45-10:15am\nDEPOSING THE PLAINTIFF\nKristi Kautz\, Fletcher Farley Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas \n10:15-10:30am B R E A K \n10:30-11:15am\nCORPORATE REPRESENTATIVE DEPOSITIONS: PREPARATION AND DEFENSE\nAmy Stewart\, The Stewart Law Group\, PLLC\, Dallas \n11:15-12Noon\nDEPOSING OPPOSING EXPERTS & COVERING TECHNICAL TOPICS\nRachel C. Moreno\, Kemp Smith LLP\, El Paso \n12 Noon-12:15pm B R E A K – GRAB YOUR LUNCH \n12:15-1:00pm\nDEFENDING THE REPTILE\nBill Kanasky\, Courtroom Sciences\, Austin \n1:00-1:45pm\nTAKING AND DEFENDING DEPOSITIONS IN COMPLEX AND MULTI-PARTY CASES\nOphelia Camina\, Susman Godfrey\, LLP\, Austin \n1:45-2:30pm THE PLAINTIFF’S LAWYER APPROACH TO DEPOSITIONS\nAndy Jones\, Sawicki Law Firm\, Dallas \n2:30-2:45pm B R E A K \n2:45-3:30pm BOXING IN\nJennie Knapp\, The Underwood Law Firm\, P.C.\, Amarillo \n3:30-4:15pm DEPOSITIONS AT TRIAL\nThe Honorable Andrea Bouressa\, First Business Court Division\, Dallas \n4:15-4:45pm\nUSING DOCUMENTS IN DEPOSITIONS\nMike Bassett\, The Bassett Firm\, Dallas \n4:45pm ADJOURN \n\nRegistration Info\n\nRegistrants must be members of TADC. A membership application is available at tadc.org \n• Registration for TADC Member $325.00 \nA ZOOM link and information will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the seminar. \nRegister ONLINE at www.tadc.org or scan/return this form via email to the TADC (tadc@tadc.org)\nTADC Refund Policy Information Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least SEVEN (7) business days prior (OCTOBER 7\, 2024) to the meeting date. A $75.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after October 7\, 2024 IS NON-REFUNDABLE. \n\nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL \n\n\n    \n        \n\n    \n\nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL
URL:https://tadc.org/event/tadc-2024-virtual-deposition-boot-camp/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTSTAMP:20260403T184823
CREATED:20241025T003052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T003052Z
UID:7312-1738108800-1738540799@tadc.org
SUMMARY:2025 TADC Winter Seminar
DESCRIPTION:January 29 – February 2\, 2025\nSteamboat Grand\nSteamboat Springs\, CO\n \n\nCLE Information\n\n\nCLE Approved for: 11 hours including 2.25 hours ethics \n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\nProgram Co-Chairs: Darin Brooks\, Gray Reed & McGraw LLP\, Houston\nSean Swords\, Chamberlain McHaney\, Austin \nWednesday\, January 29\, 2025\n6:00 – 8:00pm TADC Welcome Reception \nThursday\, January 30\, 2025\n6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:15-7:30am Welcome & Announcements\nMike Shipman\, TADC President\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas\nDarin Brooks\, Gray Reed & McGraw LLP\, Houston\, Program Co-Chair\nSean Swords\, Chamberlain McHaney\, Austin\, Program Co-Chair \n7:30-8:15am PROTECTING PRIVILEGED DOCUMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM RAIDERS (.25 ethics)\nJim Hunter\, Royston\, Rayzor\, Vickery & Williams\, L.L.P.\, Brownsville \n8:15-8:45am PREMISES LIABILITY UPDATE: SLIPPING & SLIDING\nVictor Vicinaiz\, Roerig\, Oliveira & Fisher\, L.L.P.\, McAllen \n8:45-9:30am EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE\nMichael Kelsheimer\, Gray Reed & McGraw\, Dallas \n9:30-10:15am I PLEAD THE FIFTH: ENCOUNTERING THE 5TH AMENDMENT IN CIVIL LITIGATION (.25 ethics)\nMike Bassett\, The Bassett Firm\, Dallas \n10:15-11:00am A DEFENSIVE APPROACH TO THE CORPORATE REP DEPOSITION (.25 ethics)\nJeff Saenz\, McCoy\, Leavitt\, Leskey LLC\, San Antonio \nFriday\, January 31\, 2025\n6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:15-7:30am Welcome & Announcements\nMike Shipman\, TADC President\nDarin Brooks\, Program Co-Chair\nSean Swords\, Program Co-Chair \n7:30-8:15am\nMORE CLAIMS THAN COVERAGE? SETTLING COMPETING STOWERS DEMANDS UNDER SORIANO (.25 hrs ethics)\nBrian Waters & Darin Brooks\, Gray Reed \n8:15-9:00am PROFESSIONALISM IN THE LAW (.75 hrs ethics)\nDavid Chamberlain\, Chamberlain McHaney\, Austin \n9:00-9:30am CONSTRUCTION LAW UPDATE\nDoug Rees\, Cooper & Sculley\, P.C.\, Dallas \n9:30-10:15am PRODUCTS LIABILITY: THE YEAR IN REVIEW\nCathy Kyle\, Chamberlain McHaney\, Austin \n10:15-11:00am A LITTLE ETHICS\, A LITTLE EVIDENCE AND A LITTLE PROCEDURE–ROUND 2 (.25 ethics)\nChristy Amuny\, Germer PLLC\, Beaumont \nSaturday\, February 1\, 2025\n6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:15-7:30am Welcome & Announcements\nMike Shipman\, TADC President\nDarin Brooks\, Program Co-Chair\nSean Swords\, Program Co-Chair \n7:30-8:15am DEFENDING COMMERCIAL TRUCKING CLAIMS: NEGLIGENT HIRING AND\nTRAINING\nDan Hernandez\, Ray\, Pena McChristian\, P.C.\, El Paso \n8:15-9:15am THE FIFTEENTH COURT OF APPEALS – WHAT TO KNOW AND HOW IT’S GOING SO FAR (.25 ethics)\nJustice April Farris\, Fifteenth Court of Appeals\, Austin \n9:15-9:45am HOW YOUR EXPERT ASSISTS AT TRIAL\nCarol Chavez\, AEI Corporation\, Denver\, CO \n9:45-10:30am RISK TRANSFER AND RESPONSIBLE THIRD PARTIES\nBrandon Coony\, Espey & Associates\, P.C.\, San Antonio \n10:30-11:15am ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – IMPACT ON COURTROOM TECHNOLOGY\nRobert Booth\, Mills Shirley L.L.P.\, Galveston \nSunday\, February 2\, 2025\nDepart for Texas \n\nRegistration Info\n\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) $695.00\nRegistration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $895.00\n\nChildren’s Registration\nRegistration fee for children includes Wednesday evening welcome reception\, Thursday\, Friday & Saturday breakfast \n\nChildren Age 12 and Older $120.00 Children under 6 – no charge\nChildren Age 6-11 $80.00\n\nSpouse/Guest CLE Credit\nIf 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. \n\nSpouse/Guest CLE credit for Winter Meeting $75.00\n\n\nHotel Info\n\n\nFor 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 20\, 2024 \n\nRefund Policy\n\n\nRegistration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least SEVEN (7) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR (JANUARY 20\, 2025) to the meeting date. A $100.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after January 20\, 2025 IS NON-REFUNDABLE.\n \n \nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL \n\n\n    \n        \n\n    \n\nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL \n 
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2025-tadc-winter-seminar/
LOCATION:The Steamboat Grand – Steamboat Springs\, Colorado\, Steamboat Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20260403T184823
CREATED:20250217T005739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T192333Z
UID:7335-1745366400-1745798399@tadc.org
SUMMARY:2025 TADC Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Brown Hotel\nLouisville\, Kentucky\nApril 23-27\, 2025 \n\nCLE\n\n CLE Approved for: 11.25 hours\, including 1.5 hours ethics \n\nSchedule\n\n\nCLE Approved for: 11.25 hours\, including 1.5 hours ethics \nProgram Co-Chairs: Christy Amuny\, Germer PLLC\, Beaumont & Amy Stewart\, Stewart Law Group PLLC\, Dallas \nWednesday\, April 23\, 2025\n6pm – 8pm Welcome Reception \nThursday\, April 24\, 2025\n7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:30 – 7:45am Welcome & Announcements\nMike Shipman\, TADC President\nChristy Amuny & Amy Stewart\, Program Co-Chairs \n7:45 – 8:15am OVER THE ROAD: RULES AND REGULATIONS AND WHO’S RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT ON A TRUCK\nJoshua Park\, SEA\, Dallas \n8:15 – 8:45am JUST BECAUSE YOU DID IT DOESN’T MEAN YOU’RE YOUR NEGLIGENT: DEFENDANT & CRAFTING A RECORD FOR APPEAL IN CLEAR LIABILITY CASES\nCatrina Guerrero\, Nye Law Office\, PLLC\, Corpus Christi \n8:45 – 9:30am THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PREPARING THE DIFFICULT WITNESS (.25 hours ethics)\nSlater Elza\, Underwood Law\, Amarillo \n9:30 – 10:15am NOT YOUR AVERAGE AI TALK – SIMPLE STEPS TO LEVERAGE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN YOUR LAW PRACTICE (.25 hours ethics)\nRobert Booth\, Mills Shirley L.L.P.\, Galveston \n10:15 – 10:30am B R E A K \n10:30 – 11:15am THE ROAD TO REVERSAL: TIPS FOR PRESERVATION OF ERROR IN TEXAS COURTS\nAmy Prueger\, Clark Hill PLC\, Austin \n11:15 – 12:00pm EXPERT BATTLES: RETAINING\, DESIGNATING\, CHALLENGING AND DEFENDING\nKristi Kautz\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas \n12:00-1:30pm LUNCHEON SPEAKER: THE LAW AND LAWLESSNESS OF BOURBON\nBrian Haara\, Fultz Maddox Dickens PLC\, Louisville\, KY \n1:30– 2:15pm BUSINESS COURTS UPDATE\nJerry Bullard\, Texas Business Court\, Eighth Division\, Fort Worth \n2:15-2:45pm LIQUOR LIABILITY AND THE DRAM SHOP ACT\nSean Swords\, Chamberlain McHaney\, Austin \nThursday Afternoon Free to Enjoy Louisville! \nFriday\, April 25\, 2025\n7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:15 – 7:30am Welcome & Announcements\nMike Shipman\, TADC President\nChristy Amuny & Amy Stewart\, Program Co-Chairs \n7:30 – 8:15am THE NEW RULES OF THE GAME: EFFECTS OF THE 2021 AMENDEMNTS TO THE TEXAS RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE\nStew Schmella\, Lanza Law Firm\, PC\, Bellaire \n8:15 – 8:45am LEGAL MALPRACTICE AND ETHICS UPDATE\nSarah Nicolas\, Ramon Worthington Nicolas & Cantu\, P.L.LC.\, Bee Cave \n8:45 – 9:45am THE 3-MINUTE RULE FOR LAWYERS: A NEW WAY TO TRY CASES (.25 hours ethics)\nChris Martin\, Martin\, Disiere\, Jefferson & Wisdom\, L.L.P\, Houston (.25 ethics) \n9:45- 10:30 am NONECONOMIC DAMAGES AFTER GREGORY V. CHOHAN: A BRAVE NEW WORLD\nRob Ford\, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP\, Houston \n10:30 – 10:45am B R E A K \n10:45 – 11:45am LEGISLATIVE UPDATE (.5 hours ethics)\nJerry Bullard\, Texas Business Court\, Eighth Division\, Fort Worth\nDavid Chamberlain\, Chamberlain McHaney\, Austin \n11:45am- 12:15pm INSURANCE 101 (.25 hours ethics)\nGreg Wilkins\, Wilkins | Gire\, Beaumont \n12:15-12:45pm CHAPTER 95\nEmily Gearhart\, Santoyo Wehmeyer P.C.\, San Antonio \nFriday Afternoon & Evening Free to Enjoy Louisville! \nSaturday\, April 26\, 2025\n7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast \nSaturday Afternoon & Evening Free to Enjoy Louisville! \nSunday\, April 27\, 2025\nDepart for Texas \n\nRegistration\n\n\nPricing & Registration Options\nRegistration 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. \n\nRegistration for Member Only (one person) $925.00\nRegistration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $1\,225.00\n\nSpouse/Guest CLE Credit\nIf 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 \n\nSpouse/Guest CLE credit for Spring Meeting $ 75.00\n\n\nHotel Info\n\nFor hotel reservations\, CONTACT THE BROWN HOTEL DIRECTLY AT 888-888-5252 and reference the TADC 2025 Spring Meeting. The TADC has secured a block of rooms at a FANTASTIC rate starting at $194 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 28\, 2025 \n\nRefund Policy\n\n\nRegistration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least TEN (10) business days prior (APRIL 9\, 2025) to the meeting date. A $75.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after APRIL 9\, 2025 IS NON-REFUNDABLE \n \nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL\n\n\n\n    \n        \n\n    \n\n\nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2025-tadc-spring-meeting/
ORGANIZER;CN="TADC":MAILTO:tadc@tadc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260403T184823
CREATED:20250217T005902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T193144Z
UID:7336-1750377600-1750636799@tadc.org
SUMMARY:2025 TADC “Catch a CLE Wave” Seminar for Young Lawyers
DESCRIPTION:Margaritaville Beach Resort ~ South Padre Island\, TX\nJune 20-22\, 2025 \n\nCLE\n\n Approved for 5.25 hours CLE\, including 1.0 hours ethics \n\nSchedule\n\nProgram Co-Chairs: Jim Hunter\, Royston\, Razor\, Vickery & Williams\, LLP\, Brownsville and\nSean Swords\, Chamberlain McHaney\, Austin \nFriday\, June 20\, 2025\n6:00-8:00pm Opening Reception – Fins Ballroom/Patio 2nd Floor \nSaturday\, June 21\, 2025\n7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast – Fins Foyer\, 2nd Floor \n7:25am Welcome & Introductions & Legislative Update – Fins Ballroom\, 2nd Floor\nMike Shipman\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, TADC President\nJim Hunter\, Royston\, Razor\, Vickery & Williams\, LLP\, Brownsville\, Program Co-Chair\nSean Swords\, Chamberlain McHaney\, Austin\, Program Co-Chair \n7:30-8:15am CASE HANDLING 2.0\nJim Hunter\, Royston\, Rayzor\, Vickery & Williams LLP\, Brownsville \n8:15-9:00am PRACTICAL TIPS FOR PRACTICING IN FEDERAL COURT\nHon. Dustin M. Howell\, United States Magistrate Judge\, Western District of Texas\, Austin Division \n9:00-9:45am STRATEGIES TO CONTROVERT MEDICAL EXPENSES\nEddie Sikes\, Royston\, Rayzor\, Vickery & Williams\, L.L.P.\, Brownsville \n9:45 – 10:00am B R E A K \n10:00 – 10:45am TRIAL PREPARATION: TEACHINGS FROM MY COUSIN VINNY\nOmar Saenz\, Colvin\, Saenz\, Rodriguez & Kennamer L.L.P.\, Brownsville \n10:45 – 11:30am BILLING & PRODUCTIVITY\nShauna A. Lozano\, Royston\, Rayzor\, Vickery & Williams\, L.L.P.\, Brownsville \n11:30 – 12:15pm HEALTH & WELLNESS FOR THE LITIGATOR\nGayla Corley\, MehaffyWeber PC\, San Antonio \n12:15 – 1:45pm LUNCHEON PANEL DISCUSSION: A VIEW FROM THE BENCH\nHon. Adolfo Cordova\, 197th District Court\, Cameron County\, Texas\nHon. Ricardo Adobatti\, 404th District Court\, Cameron County\, Texas \n2:45pm ADJOURN TO ENJOY PADRE ISLAND! \nSunday\, June 22\, 2025\n7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast – Fins Foyer\, 2nd Floor \n\nRegistration\n\nRegistration fees include Friday & Saturday group activities\, including the Friday Evening welcome reception\, Saturday & Sunday breakfasts\, CLE Program and related expenses. \n\nRegistration for Member Only (1 person) $400.00\nRegistration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $475.00\n\n\nHotel\n\nHotel Reservation Information\nFor hotel reservations\, CONTACT THE MARGARITVILLE BEACH REDORT DIRECTLY AT 956-761-6551and reference the TADC Seminar. The TADC has secured a block of rooms at a FANTASTIC rate. It is IMPORTANT that you make your reservations as soon as possible as the room block is limited. Any room requests after the deadline date\, or after the room block is filled\, will be on a space available basis. DEADLINE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS IS MAY 21\, 2025 \nMargaritaville Beach Resort ~ South Padre Island\, TX\n310 Padre Blvd\, South Padre Island\, TX 78597\nPh: 956-761-6551 \n\nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2025-tadc-catch-a-cle-wave-seminar-for-young-lawyers/
LOCATION:Margaritaville South Padre Island\, 310 Padre Blvd\, South Padre Island\, TX\, 78597\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="TADC":MAILTO:tadc@tadc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20260403T184823
CREATED:20250217T010017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T032453Z
UID:7337-1752624000-1753055999@tadc.org
SUMMARY:2025 TADC Summer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Grand Hyatt Vail Resort & Spa\nVail\, CO 81657\nJuly 16-20\, 2025 \n\nCLE\n\n CLE Approved for: 10.25 hours\, including 2.0 hours ethics \n\nSchedule\n\n\nProgram Co-Chairs: Gayla Corley\, MehaffyWeber\, PC\, San Antonio &\nStephen B. Edmundson\, Greenberg Traurig\, L.L.P.\, Houston \nWednesday\, July 16\, 2025\n6pm – 8pm TADC Welcome Reception \nThursday\, July 17\, 2025\n6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast\n7:30-7:45am Welcome & Announcements\nMike Shipman\, TADC President\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas\nGayla Corley\, Program Co-Chair MehaffyWeber\, PC\, San Antonio\nStephen B. Edmundson\, Program Co-Chair\, Greenberg Traurig\, L.L.P.\, Houston \n7:45-8:15am ELEVATED EXPRESSION: MODERN LEGAL WRITING TOOLS\nJustice Alex Yarborough\, 7th Court of Appeals\, Amarillo \n8:15-9:15am SLIPPERY SLOPES & SOLID GROUND: ETHICAL USE OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS (1.0 ethics)\nKevin M. Pipkins\, Pipkins Investigations\, Houston \n9:15-10:00am MOUNTAINS OF MONEY: DEFENDING AGAINST FUNDED CARE IN PERSONAL INJURY CASES\nRey Flores\, Ahmad\, Zavitsanos & Mensing PC\, Houston \n10:00-10:15am B R E A K \n10:15-11:15AM PATH TO THE PEAK: SECURING YOUR CASE AT EVERY STEP\nStuart S. Miles\, Ph.D.\, Trial Quest\, Louisville \n11:15-12 Noon VERDICT VISTA: A PANORAMIC VIEW OF TEXAS JURY TRENDS\nWarren Wise\, MehaffyWeber\, PC\, Beaumont \n12:00-1:30pm THIN AIR\, THICK AWARDS: NUCLEAR VERDICTS AND THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE’S\nRESPONSE (.5 ethics)\nElizabeth “Heidi” G. Bloch\, Greenberg Traurig\, LLP\, Austin\,\nJustice Dale Wainwright\, Greenberg Traurig\, LLP\, Austin\nDavid L. Brenner\, Burns\, Anderson\, Jury & Brenner\, L.L.P.\, Austin \n1:30-2:15pm RISK ON THE RIDGE: INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE IN COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS\nJulia E. Bobbit\, Gray Reed & McGraw LLP\, Houston \nAfternoon Free to Enjoy Vail! \nFriday\, July 18\, 2025\n6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:30-7:45am Welcome & Announcements\nMike Shipman\, TADC President\nGayla Corley\, Program Co-Chair\nStephen B. Edmundson\, Program Co-Chair \n7:45-8:30am RULE THE RANGE: NAVIGATING THE LATEST SHIFTS IN TEXAS PROCEDURE\nKennon L. Wooten\, Scott Douglas & McConnico\nLLP\, Austin \n8:30-9:15am FROM BASE CAMP TO SUMMIT: ELEVATING EXPERT WITNESSES FROM DEPOSITION TO TRIAL\nErich D. Bain\, Ph.D.\, Engineering Systems Inc.\, Dallas & Susan J. Travis\, Robbins Travis PLLC\,\nFort Worth \n9:15-10:00am AVALANCHE WARNING: IDENTIFYING VALID STOWERS DEMANDS BEFORE THEY BURY YOU\nCraig L. Reese\, Fletcher Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas \n10:00-10:15am B R E A K \n10:15-11:00am HIGH STAKES\, LOW BLOWS: THE LEGAL TERRAIN OF BUSINESS DISPARAGEMENT\n(.25 ethics)\nDaniel P. Elms\, Greenberg Traurig LLP\, Dallas \n11:00-11:35am PRECIPICE OR PATH: NAVIGATING OFFERS OF JUDGEMENT IN STATE AND FEDERAL COURT\nSarah-Michelle Stearns\, Greenberg Traurig L.L.P.\, Dallas \n11:35-12:10pm FLY FISHING FOR LITIGATORS: GENERAL ADVOCACY SKILLS & PRINCIPLES\nKendyl T. Hanks\, Greenberg Traurig\, L.L.P.\, Austin \n12:10-12:45pm SCALING PRECEDENT: TEXAS SUPREME COURT UPDATE FOR THE LEGAL CLIMBER\n(.25 ethics)\nElizabeth Cantu\, Ramon Worthington Nicolas & Cantu\, P.L.L.C.\, Edinburg \nAfternoon Free to Enjoy Vail! \nSaturday\, July 19. 2025\n6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \nSaturday Free to Enjoy Vail \n\nRegistration\n\n\nPricing & Registration Options\nRegistration fees include Wednesday evening through Saturday group activities\, including the Wednesday evening welcome reception\, all\nbreakfasts\, CLE Program each day and related expenses and hospitality room. \n\nRegistration for Member Only (one person) $775.00\nRegistration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $925.00\n\nChildren’s Registration \nRegistration fee for children includes Wednesday evening welcome reception and Thursday\, Friday and Saturday breakfast. \n\nChildren Age 12 and Older $125.00\nChildren Age 6-11 $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\n For Hotel Reservations\, contact the Grand Hyatt Vail DIRECTLY at (888) 591-1234 and reference the code G-TADC OR follow this link: \nhttps://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/EGEGH/G-TADC \nThe 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 F0R HOTEL RESERVATIONS IS JUNE 25\, 2025 \n\nRefund Policy\n\nRegistration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least SEVEN BUSINESSS (7) DAYS PRIOR (July 9\, 2025) to the meeting date. A $125.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after July 9\, 2025 IS NON-REFUNDABLE. \n \nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2025-tadc-summer-meeting/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Vail\, CO\, 1300 Westhaven Dr.\, Vail\, CO\, 81657\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="TADC":MAILTO:tadc@tadc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T085500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184823
CREATED:20250712T031803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T031954Z
UID:7406-1754556900-1754575200@tadc.org
SUMMARY:2025 TADC Virtual Motions Practice Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:4.50 hours CLE\, Including .75 hours ethics \nProgram Chairs: Mike Bassett\, The Bassett Firm\, Dallas & Jennie Knapp\, The Underwood Law Firm\, P.C.\, Amarillo \n8:55am Welcome & Introductions\nMike Shipman\, President\, Fletcher Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas\nMike Bassett\, Co-Chair\, The Bassett Firm\, Dallas\nJennie Knapp\, Co-Chair\, Underwood Law Firm\, P.C.\, Amarillo \n9:00-9:30am DRAFTING ORDERS\nMichael W. Eady\, Thompson\, Coe\, Cousins & Irons\, L.L.P.\, Austin \n9:30-10:30am LEVERAGING MICROSOFT WORD TO DRAFT MOTIONS\nRobert Booth\, Mills Shirley\, L.L.P.\, Galveston \n10:30-10:45am B R E A K \n10:45-11:30am SPOLIATION\nSteve Bosky\, Ramon Worthington Nicolas & Cantu\, P.L.L.C.\, Bee Cave \n11:30am-12:15pm DRAFTING EFFECTIVE SUMMARY JUDGMENTS\nJennie Knapp\, Underwood Law Firm\, P.C.\, Amarillo \n12:15-12:30pm B R E A K – GRAB YOUR LUNCH \n12:30-1:15pm MOTIONS FOR ATTORNEY’S FEES\nAmy Prueger\, Clark Hill PLC\, Austin \n1:15-2:00pm DRAFTING DISCOVERY RESPONSES/OBJECTIONS TO SET UP/DEFEND MOTIONS TO COMPEL\nConnar Allen\, Ray Pena McChristian\, P.C.\, El Paso \n2:00pm ADJOURN \n— \nRegistration\nRegistrants must be members of TADC. A membership application is available at www.tadc.org \n\nRegistration for TADC Member $385.00\n\nRegister ONLINE at www.tadc.org or scan/return this form via email/US Mail to the TADC \nTADC Refund Policy Information\nRegistration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least SEVEN (7) days prior (July 31\, 2025) to the meeting date. A $75.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after July 31\, 2025 IS NON-REFUNDABLE. \nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2025-tadc-virtual-motions-practice-boot-camp/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTSTAMP:20260403T184823
CREATED:20250217T010142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T220828Z
UID:7338-1758067200-1758499199@tadc.org
SUMMARY:2025 TADC Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:September 17-21\, 2025\nHotel Emma\nSan Antonio\, TX \n\nCLE\n\n CLE approved for 11.00 hours\, including 2.00 hours ethics \n\nSchedule\n\nProgram Co-Chairs: Michele Smith\, Mehaffy Weber\, P.C.\, Beaumont & Tom Ganucheau\, Beck Redden\, Houston \nWednesday\, September 17\, 2025\n6pm – 8pm TADC Welcome Reception \nThursday\, September 18\, 2025\n7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:45-8:00am Welcome & Announcements\nMike Shipman\, TADC President Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas\nMichele Smith\, Mehaffy Weber\, P.C.\, Beaumont\nTom Ganucheau\, Beck Redden\, Houston \n8:00-8:45am VOIR DIRE: THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR CASE\nThomas C. Riney\, Underwood Law Firm\, PC\, Amarillo\nFred D. Raschke\, Mills Shirley LLP\, Galveston \n8:45-9:30am NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGES AFTER GREGORY\nMike Bassett\, The Bassett Firm\, Dallas\nJim Perdue\, Perdue & Kidd\, L.L.P.\, Houston \n9:30 -10:15am WHAT MAKES AN EFFECTIVE ADVOCATE\nJustice Mike Wallach\, Second Court of Appeals\, Fort Worth\nJustice Patricia Alvarez\, Alvarez Dispute Resolution\, Helotes \n10:15-10:30am B R E A K \n10:30-11:15am MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION: IS THERE A BETTER\nWAY THAN A TRIAL?(.25 ethics)\nJudge Patricia Kerrigan\, Patricia J. Kerrigan\, P.C.\, Houston\nGreg Curry\, Holland & Knight LLP\, Dallas \n11:15-11:45am A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MRI FINDINGS AND INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES\nDr. Raimy Amasha\, Capital Pain Institute\, Austin \n11:45-1:30pm LUNCHEON PANEL :THINGS I WISH I HAD TOLD A YOUNGER ME (.25 ethics)\nKeith B. O’Connell\, Mehaffy Weber\, P.C.\, San Antonio\nFred D. Raschke\, Mills Shirley LLP\, Galveston\nRussell B. Serafin\, Webster Vicknair McLeod\, Houston\nPamela Madere\, Jackson Walker\, P.C\, Austin \n1:30-2:15pm TRIAL PREP: FINALLY GETTING TO TRIAL AND PREPARING IN THE LAST 30-60 DAYS (.25 ethics)\nStacey Garcia\, Garcia Law Practice PLLC\, Sugar Land \n2:15-3:00pm BUSINESS COURTS ONE YEAR LATER AND ALL THE CHANGES\nMary Kate Rafetto\, Beck Redden\, Houston \nThursday Afternoon free to enjoy San Antonio! \nFriday\, September 19 2025\n7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:45-8:00am Welcome & Announcements\nMike Shipman\, TADC President\nFletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas\nMichele Smith\, Mehaffy Weber\, P.C.\, Beaumont\nTom Ganucheau\, Beck Redden\, Houston \n8:00-8:45am ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE FUTURE OF THE PRACTICE OF LAW (.25 ethics)\nSean Griffin\, Longman &Van Gruck LLC\,Washington D.C. \n8:45-9:45am MANAGING STRESS EMAIL AND CLIENT EXPECTATIONS (.50 ethics)\nSlater C. Elza\, Underwood Law Firm\, Amarillo\nChristy Amuny\, Germer PLLC\, Beaumont\nGayla Corley\, Mehaffy Weber\, P.C. San Antonio \n9:45-10:15am THE LANDSCAPE IN PRODUCTS LIABILITY CASES FOLLOWING WERNER\nSteve Boskey\, Ramon Worthington Nicolas & Cantu PLLC\, Austin \n10:15-10:30am B R E A K \n10:30-11:15am UPDATE FROM THE SUPREME COURT (.25 ethics)\nJustice Brett Busby\, Texas Supreme Court\, Austin \n11:15-12:00pm THE CARE AND FEEDING OF IN HOUSE COUNSEL/CLIENT (.25 ethics)\nJames R. Old\, Jr.\, General Counsel\, Zachry Industrial\, San Antonio\nMike Hendryx\, Giron Kirby Law Group\, Houston\nClayton Devin\, Macdonald Devin Madden Kenefick & Harris\, P.C.\, Dallas \n12:00-12:45pm THE 89TH LEGISLATURE: WHAT IS THE OUTLOOK FOR THE PRACTICE OF LAW\nGeorge S. Christian\, The Christian Company\, Austin\nDavid E. Chamberlain\, Chamberlain McHaney\, Austin\nRich Phillips\, Holland & Knight LLP\, Dallas \n12:45-12:55pm TADC Business Meeting \nSaturday\, September 20\, 2025\n7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \nSaturday free to enjoy San Antonio! \nSunday\, September 21\, 2025\nAnnual Meeting Adjourned \n\nRegistration\n\nRegistration fees include Wednesday through Saturday group activities\, including the Wednesday evening welcome reception\, hospitality room\, all breakfasts\, awards dinner\, CLE Program each day and related expenses. If you would like CLE credit for a state other than Texas\, check the box below and a certificate of attendance will be sent to you following the meeting. \n\nRegistration for Member Only (one person) $995.00\nRegistration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $1\,400.00\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\n For hotel reservations\, CONTACT HOTEL EMMA DIRECTLY AT 877-801-6134 and reference the TADC 2025 Annual Meeting OR use the LINK HERE directly to the dedicated TADC Room Block. 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 25\, 2025 \n\nRefund Policy\n\n Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least SEVEN (7) days prior (SEPTEMBER 10\, 2025) to the meeting date. A $75.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after SEPTEMBER 10\, 2025 IS NON-REFUNDABLE. \n\nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL \n\nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL \n 
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2025-tadc-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Hotel Emma\, San Antonio\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="TADC":MAILTO:tadc@tadc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T085500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184823
CREATED:20250705T075340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T002421Z
UID:7394-1760604900-1760632200@tadc.org
SUMMARY:2025 TADC Deposition Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual event! \n\nCLE\n\n7.00 hours CLE\, including 1.0 hour ethics \n\nSchedule\n\n\nProgram Chairs: Tyler Henkel\, Ware\, Jackson\, Lee\, O’Neill\, Smith & Barrow\, L.L.P.\, Houston\nAvery Sheppard\, Ware\, Jackson\, Lee\, O’Neill\, Smith & Barrow\, L.L.P.\, Houston \n8:55am Welcome & Introductions\nRussell Smith\, President\, Fairchild\, Price\, Haley & Tyler Henkel\, Ware\, Jackson\, Lee\, O’Neill\,\nSmith & Barrow\, L.L.P.\, Houston\, Co-Chair\nAvery Sheppard\, Fairchild\, Price\, Haley & Tyler Henkel\, Ware\, Jackson\, Lee\, O’Neill\,\nSmith & Barrow\, L.L.P.\, Houston\, Co-Chair \n9:00-9:45am MECHANICS OF PREPARING TO TAKE A DEPOSITION\nMary Byars Bailey\, Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP\, Austin \n9:45-10:30am DEPOSING THE PLAINTIFF\nWade Flasowski\, Fairchild\, Price\, Haley & Smith\, L.L.P.\, Nacogdoches \n10:30-10:45am B R E A K \n10:45-11:30am DEPOSING EXPERTS\nTyler Henkel\, Ware\, Jackson\, Lee\, O’Neill\, Smith & Barrow\, L.L.P.\, Houston \n11:30-12:15pm DEFENDING AGAINST THE REPTILE\nAnna Dodds\, Weinberg\, Wheeler\, Hudgins\, Gunn & Dial\, Houston \n12:15-12:30pm B R E A K – GRAB YOUR LUNCH \n12:30-1:15pm MENTALLY PREPARING KEY WITNESSES FOR DEPOSITIONS\nJason Bloom\, Bloom Strategic Consulting\, Dallas \n1:15-2:00pm ADVANCING YOUR TRIAL THEME IN DEPOSITIONS\nAvery Sheppard\, Ware\, Jackson\, Lee\, O’Neill\, Smith & Barrow\, L.L.P.\, Houston \n2:00-2:15pm B R E A K \n2:15-3:00pm TAKING AND DEFENDING CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVE DEPOSITIONS\nBryon A. Rice\, Hicks Davis Wynn\, PC\, Houston \n3:00-3:45pm CIVILITY IN DEPOSITIONS\nTal DeBauche\, Dobrowski Stafford & Pierce LLP\, Houston \n3:45-4:30pm PANEL DISCUSSION: EFFECTIVE USE OF DEPOSITIONS AT TRIAL\nCassie Maneen\, Beck | Redden\, Houston (moderator)\nJudge Christine Weems\, 281 st District Court\, Harris County\nNick Ware\, Kherkher Garcia LLP\, Houston\nChaz Klaes\, Weinberg\, Wheeler\, Hudgins\, Gunn & Dial\, Houston \n4:30pm ADJOURN \n\nRegistration Info\n\nRegistrants must be members of TADC. \n• Registration for TADC Member $400.00 \nRegister ONLINE at www.tadc.org or scan/return this form via email to the TADC (tadc@tadc.org) \n\nRefund Policy\n\nRegistration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least SEVEN (7) business days prior (OCTOBER 6\, 2025) to the meeting date. A $75.00 Administrative Fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after October 6\, 2025 IS NON-REFUNDABLE. \n\nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL \n\n\n\n    \n        \n\n    \n\n\nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2025-tadc-deposition-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260403T184823
CREATED:20250705T075513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T032004Z
UID:7395-1770163200-1770595199@tadc.org
SUMMARY:2026 TADC Winter Seminar
DESCRIPTION:2026 TADC Winter Seminar\nSteamboat Grand Hotel & Spa\nSteamboat Springs\, CO \n\nCLE Information\n\n CLE Approved for: 10.5 hours including 1.75 hours ethics \n\nEvent Schedule\n\n Program Co-Chairs: Robert Sonnier\, Germer Beaman & Brown PLLC\nRobert Booth\, Mills Shirley L.L.P. \nWednesday\, February 4\, 2026\n6:00–8:00pm TADC Welcome Reception \nThursday\, February 5\, 2026\n6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:25-7:30am Welcome & Announcements\nRussell R. Smith\, TADC President\, Fairchild\, Price\, Haley & Smith\, L.L.P.\, Nacogdoches\nRobert Sonnier\, Program Co-Chair\, Germer Beaman & Brown PLLC\, Austin\,\nRobert Booth\, Program Co-Chair\, Mills Shirley LLP\, Galveston\, \n7:30-8:15am EXPERTS: DEPOSITION TACTICS AND THE LATEST DAUBERT CHALLENGES\nCurtis Kurhajec\, Naman\, Howell\, Smith & Lee\, PLLC\, Austin \n8:15-9:00am TEXAS MENTAL ANGUISH DAMAGES: EVOLUTION\, STANDARDS AND DEFENSE TACTICS\nShauna Lozano\, Royston\, Rayzor\, Vickery & Williams\, L.L.P.\, Brownsville \n9:00-9:45am EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE\nChristy Amuny\, Germer PLLC\, Beaumont \n9:45-10:30am BILLING EXPERTS – WHEN AND HOW TO USE THEM\nValerie Lewis\, Germer PLLC\, Beaumont \n10:30-11:15am BURN NOTICE: PRESERVING LI-ION EVIDENCE\nAdam E. Davis\, PE\, BS\, CFEL\, AEI\, Denver\, CO \nFriday\, February 6\, 2026\n6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:25-7:30am Welcome & Announcements\nRussell R. Smith\, TADC President\nRobert Sonnier\, Program Co-Chair\nRobert Booth\, Program Co-Chair \n7:30-8:15am CONTRACT CLAUSES THAT CONTROL CONSTRUCTION CONFLICTS\nJoe Tolbert\, Brackett & Ellis\, P.C.\, Fort Worth \n8:15-9:00am THE CARE AND FEEDING OF YOUR TRUCK DRIVER: WHY IT MATTERS\nMike Bassett\, The Bassett Firm\, Dallas \n9:00-9:45am THE EVOLVING LAW OF DISCOVERY RULE AND LIMITATIONS: TEXAS TRENDS AND\nTROUBLING MISAPPLICATIONS\nDavid Brenner\, Burns\, Anderson\, Jury & Brenner\, L.L.P.\, Austin (.25 hrs ethics) \n9:45-10:30am EVIDENTIARY BURDENS AND OBJECTIONS TRIAL LAWYERS NEED TO KNOW\nKristi Kautz\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas \n10:30-11:15am POST JUDGMENT PRACTICE: BONDS\, CHALLENGES AND DISCOVERY\nRachel Delgado\, Mills Shirley LLP\, Galveston\n(.25 hrs ethics) \nSaturday\, February 7\, 2026\n6:45-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:25-7:30am Welcome & Announcements\nRussell R. Smith\, TADC President\nRobert Sonnier\, Program Co-Chair\nRobert Booth\, Program Co-Chair \n7:30-8:15am PRECISION VOIR DIRE: RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS\, FOR CAUSE STRIKES AND TOTAL CONTROL\nRobert Booth\, Mills Shirley LLP\, Galveston \n8:15-9:00am DEFENDING AGAINST REPTILE TACTICS IN DEPOSITIONS AND MOTION PRACTICE\nNoemi Lopez\, Ray Peña McChristian\, P.C.\, El Paso (.25 hrs ethics) \n9:00-9:45am LEGAL MALPRACTICE AND ETHICS UPDATE\nSarah Nicolas\, Ramón Worthington Nicolas & Cantu\, P.L.L.C.\, Bee Cave (.75 hrs ethics) \n9:45-10:30am OSHA AND CSB AND NTSB OH MY! INTERFACING WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES DURING INCIDENT RESPONSE (.25 hrs ethics)\nKristen L. Lussier\, P.E.\, ESI\, Houston \nSunday\, February 8\, 2026\nDepart for Texas \n\nRegistration Info\n\n Pricing & 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) $695.00\nRegistration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $895.00\n\nChildren’s Registration\nRegistration fee for children includes Wednesday evening welcome reception\, Thursday\, Friday & Saturday breakfast \n\nChildren Age 12 and Older $120.00 Children under 6 – no charge\nChildren Age 6-11 $80.00\n\nSpouse/Guest CLE Credit\nIf 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 all associated meeting expenses. \n\nSpouse/Guest CLE credit for Winter Meeting $75.00\n\n\nHotel Info\n\n Hotel Reservation Information\nFor hotel reservations\, CONTACT THE STEAMBOAT GRAND DIRECTLY AT 877-269-2628 and reference the TADC Winter Seminar or use the Passkey Reservation Link. TADC has secured a block of rooms at an EXTREMELY reasonable rate\, which is available for 3 days pre and post the Winter Meeting dates. It is IMPORTANT that you make your reservations as soon as possible as the room block will quickly fill. 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\, 2025 \n\nRefund Policy\n\n TADC Refund Policy Information\nRegistration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received on or before JANUARY 23\, 2026. A $100.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after January 23\, 2026 IS NON-REFUNDABLE. \n \nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL \n\n\n    \n        \n\n    \n\nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2026-tadc-winter-seminar/
LOCATION:The Steamboat Grand – Steamboat Springs\, Colorado\, Steamboat Springs\, CO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTSTAMP:20260403T184823
CREATED:20250705T075729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T230458Z
UID:7396-1772755200-1772927999@tadc.org
SUMMARY:2026 TADC Trial Academy
DESCRIPTION:The TADC proudly presents its 38th Trial Academy \nTrial Academy Co-Directors Christy Amuny\, Germer\, PLLC in Beaumont\, and Amy Stewart\, The Stewart Law Group in Dallas\, 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. \nQualifications: 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! \n\nCLE Information\n\n Approximately 14.0 credit hours – a full year’s worth of CLE in one weekend! \n\nEvent Schedule\n\n Friday\, March 6\n7:00 AM Breakfast (optional)\n8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Trial Practice/CLE sessions (lunch included)\n5:00 – 6:30 PM Cocktail reception (optional) \nSaturday\, March 7\n7:00 AM Breakfast (optional)\n8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Trial Practice/CLE sessions (lunch included) \n\nRegistration Info\n\n Registration Fee:\n$895.00 (Registration fee DOES NOT include hotel accommodations) \nIncludes:\nFriday\, March 6 All day Trial Practice/CLE session\, 8 AM – 5 PM\nFriday\, March 6 Cocktail Reception\, 5 PM – 6:30 PM\nSaturday\, March 7 All day Trial Practice/CLE session\, 8 AM – 4 PM \nDress:\nCourtroom attire\, please. \nDemonstration 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 and electronic materials. \nPLEASE NOTE: Mail and telephone registrations will not be accepted. To register by email\, please email registration with credit card payment to tadc@tadc.org \n\nHotel Info\n\nTADC 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 $149.00 (single or double). \nHotel:\nSpringhill Suites Houston Downtown Convention – Houston\n914 Dallas Street\, Houston\, TX 77002\n(844) 683-8959 \nPLEASE 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. \n\nCancellation Policy\n\n Registration fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received by February 24\, 2026. 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 24\, 2026 will not be refunded. If an accepted applicant cannot attend\, his/her firm may substitute another applicant. \n\n  \nRegister Online | Register By Email\n\n\n\n    \n        \n\n    \n \nRegister Online | Register By Email\n\n 
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2026-tadc-trial-academy/
LOCATION:South Texas College of Law\, Houston\, TX\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260403T184823
CREATED:20250705T075912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T170709Z
UID:7397-1777420800-1777852799@tadc.org
SUMMARY:2026 TADC Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Atlantis-Paradise Island\, Bahamas\nApril 29-May 3\, 2026 | \n\nCLE\n\n CLE Approved for: 11.5 hours\, including 3.0 hours ethics \n\nSchedule\n\n \nProgram Co-Chairs: Kristi Kautz\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas & Emily Gearhart\, Santoyo Wehmeyer P.C.\, San Antonio  \nWednesday\, April 29\, 2026\n6pm – 8pm Welcome Reception \nThursday\, April 30\, 2026\n7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:30 – 7:45am Welcome & Announcements\nRussell R. Smith\, TADC President\, Fairchild\, Price\, Haley & Smith\, L.L.P.\, Nacogdoches\nKristi Kautz\, Program Co-Chair\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas\nEmily Gearhart\, Program Co-Chair\, MehaffyWeber\, PC\, San Antonio \n7:45 – 8:30am WITNESS PREPARATION FOR DEPOSITION AND TRIAL\nAmy Stewart\, Stewart Law Group PLLC\, Dallas \n8:30 – 9:30am CHANGES IN THE COURTHOUSE: NEW EXPECTATIONS FOR TRIALS AND SUMMARY JUDGMENTS (1.0 hrs ethics)\nThe Honorable Melody Wilkinson\, 17th District Court\, Fort Worth \n9:30 – 10:15am WATCH YOUR STEP: PREMISES LIABILITY UPDATE\nDJ Hardy\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas & Jeff Smith\, Fletcher\, Farley\, Shipman & Salinas\, LLP\, Dallas \n10:15 – 10:30am B R E A K \n10:30 – 11:15am CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION UPDATE\nMaria Moffatt\, Gerstle Snelson\, LLP\, Dallas \n11:15 – 12:45pm LUNCHEON SPEAKER RIDING THE WAVES OF TRIAL PRACTICE\n(1.0 hrs ethics)\nBud Grossman\, Craig\, Terrill\, Hamm\, Grossman & Erwin\, LLP\, Lubbock \n12:45 – 1:15pm LESSONS IN LAW: THINGS I LEARNED FROM MY FIRST DEPOSITIONS & DISCOVERY HEARINGS (0.25 hrs ethics)\nJake McClellan\, Beck | Redden LLP\, Houston \n1:15 – 2:00pm EMPLOYEE & INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR LIABILITY\nSarah Nicolas\, Cokinos | Young\, Austin \n2:00 – 2:45pm ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION & BIOMECHANICAL EVIDENCE (0.25 hrs ethics)\nTrevor Ewing\, SEA Limited\, Houston \nThursday Afternoon & Evening Free to Enjoy the Bahamas! \nFriday\, May 1\, 2026\n7:00 – 9:00am Buffet Breakfast \n7:25-7:30am Welcome & Announcements\nRussell R. Smith\, TADC President\nKristi Kautz & Emily Gearhart\, Program Co-Chair \n7:30 – 8:15am COVERAGE TRAPS FOR DEFENSE COUNSEL (0.5 hrs ethics)\nDarin Brooks\, Gray Reed\, Houston \n8:15 – 9:15am THE TBI LANDSCAPE ACROSS THE STATE: A PANEL DICUSSION \n9:15 – 10:00am FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT AGAINST BAD BILLS\nKurt Paxson\, Mounce\, Green\, Myers\, Safi\, Paxson & Galatzan\, P.C.\, El Paso \n10:00 – 10:15am B R E A K \n0:15 – 11:00am UPDATE ON JURY VERDICTS & TRIAL OUTCOMES\nGayla Corley\, MehaffyWeber\, PC\, San Antonio \n11:00 – 11:45pm MARITIME LAW UPDATE\nMike Golemi\, Liskow & Lewis APLC\, Houston \n11:45 – 12:30pm ROAD WARRIORS: TRUCKING LIABILITY IN TEXAS\nDan Hernandez\, Ray Pena McChristian\, P.C.\,El Paso \nFriday Afternoon & Evening Free to Enjoy the Bahamas! \nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026\n7:00-9:00am Buffet Breakfast \nSaturday Free to Enjoy the Bahamas \nSunday\, May 3\, 2026\nDepart for Texas \n\nRegistration\n\n Pricing & Registration Options  \nRegistration 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\, please choose that option on your registration form. \n\nRegistration for Member Only (one person) $ 995.00\nRegistration for Member & Spouse/Guest (2 people) $1\,425.00 \nRegistration for Children (per child – 12 yrs and older) $ 175.00 \n\nSpouse/Guest CLE Credit  \nIf 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 coffee breaks. \n\nSpouse/Guest CLE credit for Spring Meeting $75.00 \n\n\nHotel Info\n\n For hotel reservations\, CONTACT THE ATLANTIS PARADISE ISLAND 800/386-4786 and reference the TADC Spring Meeting OR online at our special link https://book.passkey.com/e/49946586 The TADC has secured a block of rooms in the Royal Tower at an EXTREMELY reasonable rate. It is IMPORTANT that you make your reservations as soon as possible as the room block will fill quickly. TADC rates apply 3 days before and after the meeting dates\, based on availability. Any room requests after the deadline date\, or after the room block is filled\, will be on a wait list basis.  \n— DEADLINE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS IS APRIL 8\, 2026 —  \n\nRefund Policy\n\n Registration Fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received at least SEVEN (7) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR (APRIL 20\, 2026) to the meeting date. A $75.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after April 20\, 2026 IS NON-REFUNDABLE.  \n \nRegister ONLINE | Register by MAIL
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2026-tadc-spring-meeting/
LOCATION:Atlantis Bahamas\, One Casino Drive\, Paradise Island\, Bahamas
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SUMMARY:2026 TADC Summer Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Coeur d’Alene Resort – Coeur d’Alene\, Idaho
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2026-tadc-summer-seminar/
LOCATION:Coeur d’Alene Resort
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
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SUMMARY:2026 TADC Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:San Luis Resort – Galveston\, Texas
URL:https://tadc.org/event/2026-tadc-annual-meeting/
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