Free CLE for Texas Lawyers
April 2023 Edition
Good evening,
The state bar elections have kicked off. If you’re a lawyer, remember to vote. If you’re eligible to vote in the TYLA elections, I would encourage you to vote for my esteemed colleague and friend Hisham Masri. Hisham has a track record of service to the State Bar and has made his presence known statewide through engagement with local bar associations. I served briefly on the TYLA board and through it I gained an appreciation for the public service work they do (this newsletter relies on TYLA free CLE on a regular basis).
Also big shout out to the law schools for their free CLE seminars this month. There’s enough CLE this month to probably get you through 2 years! (15 hours may rollover to next year)
Sincerely,
Abdul Farukhi
P.S. Happy Ramadan, Easter, and Passover to those who observe it this month! And happy birthday to me later this month. (feel free to eat a piece of cake this month in my honor!)
Tuesday, April 11th at 12pm (1hr ethics - in person at 408th civil district court in San Antonio - see link below for online)
Mexican American Bar Association of San Antonio - April CLE:
Lessons on Professionalism and Ethics from the Bench
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclc-qopjsiH9fN8BEtLomY-1FUCZmd7exI?fbclid=IwAR2qTYJDpISp9QbkqmvNeos2df7Evjc-l2VsQ4XTHRHlRIw1M1bzmL7X--k#/registration
Tuesday, April 11th - 6 to 9pm (3.00 MCLE; 1.00 Ethics)
TMSL Solo Practice CLE Series: FAMILY LAW
Attorney Tammy Simien Moon
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B4ft7eaSSmywo0K0IOYmww?fbclid=IwAR1POBLTESaXmwdq83mFuPAC4jgI1RUDV-OLPaYeEp5_L9myxzokbm-9ECU#/registration
Wednesday, April 12th - 6 to 9pm (3.00 MCLE; 1.00 Ethics)
TMSL Solo Practice CLE Series: PERSONAL INJURY LAW
Attorney Imrana Manzanares and Roberts Markland PLLC
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N0NTZgurRgWEpTXfE-9o-w?fbclid=IwAR3wuKSCAb3AZJYYKZzQ5gvjJ142y1loXEgcTtEt1RQ52KIibRUujR6WZoQ#/registration
Thursday April 13 at 2pm (1hr MCLE)
Avoiding Performative Climate Justice
Katrina F. Kuh, Haub Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law at Pace University, is the speaker, with remarks by University of Houston Law Center Instructional Associate Professor of Law Tracy Hester and EENR Center Fellow Aubin Nzaou. Sponsored by the UHLC/Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources (EENR) Center.
https://law.uh.edu/eenrcenter/MarieSklodowska-Curie/2023-0413.asp
Thursday April 13 - 6 to 9pm (3.00 MCLE; 1.00 Ethics)
TMSL Solo Practice CLE Series: DWI
Attorney Sean R. Darvishi
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zg28yXWhS4e7tCBeoPpi2Q?fbclid=IwAR2c2lsRLmYkSvGnqH2_bZEorrGPMorW-gVW1fQB-BHCvLwGrVso71Y_H8Y#/registration
Friday April 14 - 8:30am to 5pm (6 hrs CLE)
Texas Tech Law presents a hybrid (in person and virtual) CLE
2023 Criminal Law Symposium: Russia, Ukraine, and the Challenge of Wartime Criminal Accountability
https://eventregistration.law.ttu.edu/events/2023/CLS/?fbclid=IwAR32ZiTdrz2Q-_b-y1GfG_d7tNQFJBUTT9OI-sFCiBBhXA6Qk0FJaMBTIUg
Friday April 14 - 8:30am to 4pm (6hrs CLE, 1.25 ethics)
South Texas College of Law presents a hybrid CLE (in person and virtual)
HE INTERSECTION OF IMMIGRATION AND FAMILY LAW
FREE CLE FOR SECTION MEMBERS
Friday, April 14, 2023
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
At South Texas College of Law Houston
Garrett-Townes Auditorium
1303 San Jacinto St., Houston, Texas
with ZOOM option
6 MCLE, 1.25 Ethics
A Collaboration of The Family Law Section, Hispanic Issues Section, and Immigration & Nationality Law Section
The Intersection of Family & Immigration
I-751 Waivers
VAWA
U Visas
Public Charge
Family Matters Affecting Citizenship & Removability
International Adoption / Custody
LGBTQ, Surrogacy and Other Modern Families
A View From the Bench
Special Juvenile Immigration Status
Family Preparedness
Speakers include Justice Kim Baughman, Alma Benavides, James Evans, Caitlin Fish, Anne Kennedy, Deborah Lawson, Lauren Leal, Aimee Maldonado, Javier Rivera, Ana Maria Schwarz, and Justice Germaine Tanner
BOXED LUNCH PROVIDED FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDEES
In person registration - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVIGSCWMqf6ZmzL2QLk35DbP9FLPo2EpDFMXhYt9D7cKQrWA/viewform
Zoom registration
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BXGqqYvWQyCfUEeXhbcn-w?fbclid=IwAR2h1vRuF32zw4F-_S7YgcMy4-d8UOXsuW8B_ZsUGASqAvfvNNxuIFAetlg#/registration
April 18 - 11am to 1pm
UH Law: Helene Harding, Executive Leadership and Transition Coach and Retired VP ConocoPhillips, discussing Leadership Skills for Managing Your Law Practice
Leadership Skills for Managing Your Law Practice
How to Become the Leader You Want to Be and Manage the Legal Career You Desire
This program will discuss the importance of self-awareness in your leadership journey and how developing that trait, along with your personal values and guiding principles, will improve your leadership skills and allow you to manage the career you desire. Upon completion of this presentation, participants will learn:
The four types of self-awareness and the importance of feedback
How to determine your personal values and guiding principles
The impact of personal values and guiding principles on shaping personal leadership style and achieving the balance you desire in the legal profession
How to develop and utilize a Personal User Manual with critical relationships at work
Crowe LLP 9 Greenway Plaza
Suite 2100
Houston, TX 77046
Approved for 1 hour of Texas MCLE
In-person Only
DOOR PRIZES
Two books for registered attendees
Helene Harding is a seasoned, high-impact, executive leadership and transition coach with over 37 years in the oil and gas industry. Helene has a unique combination of extensive leadership experience, business acumen and coaching skills to help individuals reach their full potential. As a coach, Helene is your thought and accountability partner, challenging you to see through your blind spots and further capitalize on your strengths.
Helene leverages business experience and professional coaching credentials to accelerate leadership potential with senior and emerging leaders.
Prior to becoming an Executive Coach, Helene led multiple billion-dollar business units responsible for developing and operating major legacy assets at ConocoPhillips. She has experience in upstream operations, strategy and planning, conventional and unconventional reservoir development, international business development and technology innovation. She initiated the Emerging Leaders Talent Management Team, sponsored the Women’s Network and mentored numerous leaders across their careers including up to the Senior Executive Leadership Team.
Profiles in Diversity Journal selected Helene as one of the “Women Worth Watching in 2013”. In 2015 she was named one of the "Women in Energy" by Houston Business Journal.
Helene continues to leave a legacy of being an inspirational, authentic leader with a focus on developing and empowering individuals and delivering strong business results.
April 20 - 9am to 3pm
The Future of Investment Law in Latin America: Energy Sovereignty and Mineral Resources
In Latin America, a profound process of economic reforms characterized the early 1990s, whereby, in some countries of the region, measures were taken to restructure, liberalize and even privatize the energy and mining sectors. These reforms brought with them incentives for private investment whereby large foreign-owned companies were able to set up or consolidate their investments, thus contributing to an unprecedented increase in Foreign Direct Investment in the region.
The conference is focused on:
First, assessing the geopolitical realities of this new energy and mining sector landscape and its implications for the LatAm region;
Second, analyzing the regulatory framework for investment in the energy and mining sector, the obstacles that may arise, and the prospects or opportunities that are projected.
Third, assessing the outlook for international disputes in both sectors.
https://dinsmorenews.com/cv/1d6ccf0b31e20560bbbc2fca0f347cc86a732bf6
April 21 at 10am
UH Law: Human Trafficking 101: Understanding Human Trafficking of Children
Purpose: Prevention and Awareness to Combat Child Trafficking
What will be discussed:
Define human trafficking
Explain some of the most common ways that child trafficking happens in the US
Describe how traffickers operate and how they lure, coerce, and force children into trafficking
Explain legal remedies for the child victims and their families
Summarize ways attendees can apply the above information to prevent child trafficking
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T6FwLwZcT3CYribyvzGyFg
April 26 at 1pm
CLE: Protecting Your Brand in Digital Spaces
Trademark attorney Josh Gerben will lead an instructional discussion on how trademarks can help to protect your brand in digital spaces, such as online marketplaces and the metaverse.
Topics include:
• Tips for Protecting Your Brand Online, including the use of Amazon's Brand Registry
• Domain Name Disputes and UDRP Proceedings
• Web3 and Trademarks
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cle-protecting-your-brand-in-digital-spaces-tickets-537754226367
Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 8:45a-5:15p
UH law: John M. O'Quinn Law Building (with virtual option available)
Approved for 6.5 hours of Texas MCLE
Join the University of Houston Law Center's energy and climate law experts, energy general counsel, and Blank Rome attorneys for an interactive discussion of the issues at the 7th Annual North American Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Conference.
https://law.uh.edu/eenrcenter/North-American/2023.asp