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ANNUAL MEETINGHIGHLIGHTSREGISTER ONLINE NOW | texasbar.com/annualmeeting★ Only $245 for 2 days <strong>of</strong> CLE!★ Thursday or Fridayregistration available for $150★ <strong>Registration</strong> includesbreakfast and lunch both days★ 2014 Annual Meeting Appmakes finding topics easy★ Receive a flash drive withmaterials from every event★ <strong>Bar</strong> Leaders RecognitionLuncheon featuring AdmiralBobby Ray Inman, formerdirector <strong>of</strong> the NationalSecurity Agency★ General Session Luncheonfeaturing Jeffrey Rosen,president and CEO <strong>of</strong> theNational Constitution Center★ Bench <strong>Bar</strong> Breakfast featuringLynda Johnson Robb, daughter<strong>of</strong> former President LyndonJohnson, and Mark Updegrove,director <strong>of</strong> the LBJ Library★ Reenactment <strong>of</strong> OralArgument in Sweatt v. Painterin the historic Supreme CourtCourtroom in the CapitolJ U N E 26 -27 , 2 014REGISTRATIONBROCHURE★ Come a day early and attendMasters in Trial – Sponsoredby ABOTA in partnership withthe <strong>State</strong> <strong>Bar</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong>(separate registration required)C e l e b r a t i n g 7 5 Y e a r S
THURSDAY, JUNE 262:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Construction Insurance Panel1 hourModerator:Pamella A. Hopper, AustinMcGuireWoods LLPPanelists:Rebecca DiMasi, AustinVan Osselaer & Buchanan LLPPaul Sanderford, TempleSanderford & Carroll, P.C.Lee Shidl<strong>of</strong>sky, AustinShidl<strong>of</strong>sky Law Firm PLLCBen Westcott, HoustonAndrews Myers, P.C.3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Insurance Case Update .5 hourJames Cooper, HoustonGardere Wynne Sewell LLP4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Section Membership Meeting4:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.Reception co-sponsored by theConstruction Law SectionIntellectual Property LawSection5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.ReceptionInternational Law SectionJustice <strong>of</strong> the Peace Section1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.New Justice <strong>of</strong> the Peace RulesRelating to Eviction Proceedings1 hourHoward Bookstaff, HoustonHoover Slovacek LLPJanet Marton, HoustonSenior Assistant County Attorney,Office <strong>of</strong> Vince Ryan, CountyAttorneyHon. Mike Yarbrough, FriscoJustice <strong>of</strong> the Peace, Precinct 42:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.New Justice <strong>of</strong> the Peace RulesRelating to Debt CollectionIssues 1 hourRiecke Baumann, HoustonThe Baumann Law FirmMichael Scott, CarrolltonMichael J. Scott, P.C.Hon. Mike Yarbrough, FriscoJustice <strong>of</strong> the Peace, Precinct 45:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.ReceptionLabor and EmploymentLaw Section11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Section Council Meeting(Private Event)1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Equal Employment OpportunityCommission Policies, Practices,and Future Legal Battlegrounds2 hoursThis panel will discuss equalemployment opportunity lawsand policies and the ongoingand anticipated legalbattlegrounds in the fields <strong>of</strong>employment discrimination,harassment, and retaliation.Robert Canino, DallasRegional Attorney, EqualEmployment OpportunityCommission, Dallas District OfficeTeri Danish, HoustonMcGuireWoods LLPDavid Wiley, DallasGibson Wiley PLLC3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Section Membership MeetingLeadershipSBOT4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Awards CeremonyLGBT Law Section6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Reception—Brass House— THURSDAY, JUNE 26 —9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.CLE co-sponsored by theCollaborative Law Section11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Section Membership MeetingJudicial Section1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Section Board Meeting(Private Event)<strong>Bar</strong> Leaders Recognition LuncheonFeaturing Admiral Bobby Ray Inman,former director <strong>of</strong> the National Security Agency12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Included in <strong>Registration</strong>!.75 hour$60 per guest ticket—$2,500 table sponsorship for 10Austin Convention CenterKeynote PresentationBobby Ray Inman7
THURSDAY, JUNE 26Litigation SectionPoverty Law SectionThursday Receptions— THURSDAY, JUNE 26 —1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Into the Belly <strong>of</strong> the Beast .5 hourCross-examination <strong>of</strong> hostilewitnesses.<strong>Bar</strong>ry Sorrels, DallasSorrels, Udashen & Anton2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.It’s Complicated 1 hour (.25 ethics)Tips on making complex casessimple.Kim Askew, DallasK&L Gates LLPBrian Lauten, DallasSawicki & Lauten, L.L.P.Michael Slack, AustinSlack & Davis, L.L.P.3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.It’s Like Pulling Teeth1 hour (.25 ethics)Strategies for dealing withdifficult witnesses.David Beck, HoustonBeck Redden LLPPaula Sweeney, DallasSlack & Davis, L.L.P.4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.I Can See Clearly Now .5 hourPerspective from a criminal defenselawyer on effective and timeefficient courtroom presentations.10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.A Survey <strong>of</strong> Poverty Law1.5 hours (1.5 ethics)Matthew Probus, Sugar LandWauson Probus<strong>Texas</strong> Supreme CourtHistorical Society1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.No Rest for the Weary: The<strong>Texas</strong> Court Enters the20th Century 1 hourAfter <strong>Texas</strong>’s independence, theSupreme Court spent more than ageneration melding the advantages<strong>of</strong> Spanish civil law to theAmerican common law. Theadvent <strong>of</strong> the new centurybrought a host <strong>of</strong> new challengesand pressured the court to findnew solutions. How it found itsway out <strong>of</strong> the modernizing chaosis no less fascinating than itsrustic inception.James Haley, AustinAuthor2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.James Haley Book SigningAll receptions begin at 5:30 p.m. andwill be held at the Hilton Austin unlessotherwise noted.Access to Justice (5:00 p.m.)Honoring Champions <strong>of</strong> JusticeSociety MembersBaylor Law SchoolGeneral Practice, Solo, and SmallFirm SectionHarvard Law School Association<strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong>Intellectual Property Law SectionJoint Reception: African-AmericanLawyers, Asian Pacific Interest,and Hispanic Issues SectionsJoint Reception: Construction Law andInsurance Law Sections (4:45 p.m.)Justice <strong>of</strong> the Peace SectionLGBT Law Section (6:00 p.m.)—Brass HouseSouth <strong>Texas</strong> College <strong>of</strong> LawMike McCrum, San AntonioMcCrum Law OfficeSouthern Methodist UniversityDedman School <strong>of</strong> LawPresidents’ PartyFeaturing Rotel and the Hot TomatoesSt. Mary’s University School <strong>of</strong> Law<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University School <strong>of</strong> Law87:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Reception8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Dinner and Dance$85 per guest ticket—$2,500 table sponsorship for 10Hilton AustinPlease join us in honoring 2013-2014 <strong>State</strong> <strong>Bar</strong>President Lisa M. Tatum, incoming PresidentTrey Apffel, and all past presidents for theirdedicated service to the <strong>State</strong> <strong>Bar</strong>.Performing will be Austin’s own Rotel and theHot Tomatoes, who will be playing ALL <strong>of</strong> yourfavorite tunes.Rotel and the Hot Tomatoes<strong>Texas</strong> Southern University ThurgoodMarshall School <strong>of</strong> Law<strong>Texas</strong> Tech University School <strong>of</strong> LawTweet and Greet—The L<strong>of</strong>t <strong>Bar</strong>Sponsored by <strong>Texas</strong><strong>Bar</strong>.com and theComputer and Technology SectionUniversity <strong>of</strong> Houston Law CenterUniversity <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Law
FRIDAY, JUNE 27Adaptable Lawyer TrackIn cooperation with the Computer andTechnology Section(Programming continued from Thursday)9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.60 Apps in 60 Minutes 1 hourThe world <strong>of</strong> mobile apps hasbecome so big, we couldn’tjust bring you one presentation.This informative presentation willtake you on another high-speedtrip through the new app-happyworld, highlighting the ones youneed for work… and play.Craig Ball, AustinCraig D. Ball, P.C.Sammy Ford, HoustonAbraham, Watkins, Nichols,Sorrels, Agosto & FriendAl Harrison, HoustonHarrison Law Office, P.C.Laura Leonetti, HoustonDuff & PhelpsMichael Peck, HoustonAttorney at LawMark I. Unger, San AntonioThe Unger Law Firm, PC10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Paperless Office: PracticalProcesses 1 hourExplore the tools and methodsyou will need to digitize your<strong>of</strong>fice, back up your systems, anddiscuss when you still might needto keep some things in print. Byharnessing s<strong>of</strong>tware, hardware,and better workflows you canprovide enhanced client serviceand enjoy greater mobility.Catherine Sanders Reach,Chicago, ILDirector, Law PracticeManagement and Technology,Chicago <strong>Bar</strong> AssociationAfrican-American LawyersSection2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.The Power <strong>of</strong> Persuasion: UsingWhat You Have to Get What YouWant 1.25 hours (.25 ethics)Bench <strong>Bar</strong> BreakfastFeaturing Lynda Johnson Robb, daughter <strong>of</strong> formerPresident Lyndon Johnson, andMark Updegrove, director <strong>of</strong> the LBJ Library7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Included in <strong>Registration</strong>!.75 hour$45 per guest ticket—$2,500 table sponsorship for 10Hilton AustinKeynote Presentation“Lyndon Johnson and the Civil Rights Act: A Remembrance”Lynda Johnson Robb and Mark UpdegroveSponsored by the Judicial Section3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.Empowering Your Voice:Navigating the New Voter IDLaws 1.25 hours (.25 ethics)Appellate Section andIndividual Rights andResponsibilities Section8:55 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Welcoming RemarksChad <strong>Bar</strong>uch, DallasThe Law Office <strong>of</strong> Chad <strong>Bar</strong>uch9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.<strong>Texas</strong> Supreme Court and FifthCircuit Court <strong>of</strong> Appeals Update.75 hourHeidi Bloch, AustinHusch Blackwell LLPDavid Coale, DallasLynn Tillotson Pinker and Cox, LLPJeff Levinger, DallasLevinger PCScott Rothenberg, HoustonThe Law Offices <strong>of</strong> ScottRothenberg9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.End Game: How to Win at theSupreme Court <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> .5 hourKurt Kuhn, AustinKuhn Hobbs PLLCLynda Johnson RobbMark Updegrove10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Better Briefs in the Trial andAppellate Courts .75 hourChad <strong>Bar</strong>uch, DallasThe Law Office <strong>of</strong> Chad <strong>Bar</strong>uch11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Establishment Clause Update,Free Exercise, and School Prayer.5 hourAllyson N. Ho, HoustonMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.New Frontiers <strong>of</strong> Free Speech.5 hourBullying prosecution, revengeporn, minor grooming, andInternet speech.James C. Harrington, AustinDirector, <strong>Texas</strong> Civil Rights ProjectBankruptcy Law Section8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Consumer Bankruptcy Issues inan Uncertain World 1 hourThis presentation will coverestate planning issues, calculation<strong>of</strong> plans and trustee commissions,supporting children in collegeduring bankruptcy, homesteadissues, disposable income issuesin Chapter 13, and the potentialfor applying Marrama to unwind aconversion from 13 to 7.Brian T. Cumings, AustinGraves Dougherty Hearon & MoodyCaroline Squires, AustinOffice <strong>of</strong> the Chapter 13 Trustee— FRIDAY, JUNE 27 —9
FRIDAY, JUNE 27— FRIDAY, JUNE 27 —109:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Adversary Proceedings inBankruptcy Cases .75 hourThis program will describe the insand outs <strong>of</strong> handling an adversaryproceeding for non-bankruptcypractitioners.James Landon, AustinStreusand Landon Ozburn, LLPSabrina L. Streusand, AustinStreusand Landon Ozburn, LLP10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.What Trial Lawyers Need toKnow When Faced With aBankruptcy .75 hourThis panel will discuss commonissues faced by litigators when aparty to a piece <strong>of</strong> litigation filesbankruptcy.Hon. Tony M. Davis, AustinBankruptcy Judge, Western District<strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong>Shelby A. Jordan, AustinJordan, Hyden, Womble, Culbreth& Holzer P.C.Hon. Richard S. Schmidt, CorpusChristiBankruptcy Judge, SouthernDistrict <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong>11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Section Membership MeetingCivil Rights9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Justice Delayed, Not JusticeDenied: The Prosecution <strong>of</strong> the16th Street Baptist ChurchBombing Case 1.5 hoursCo-sponsored by the LitigationSectionBill Baxley, Birmingham, ALBaxley, Dillard, McKnight & JamesG. Douglas Jones, Birmingham, ALJones & Hawley, P.C.10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.How the Civil Rights Act hasImpacted the World 1 hourJeremi Suri, AustinPr<strong>of</strong>essor, The University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong>at AustinConsumer and CommercialLaw Section1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Section Membership Meeting1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Statutory Damages .5 hourStatutory damages available toconsumer attorneys.Andrew E. Sattler, San AntonioJohn Dwyre & Associates, PLLC2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Debt Collection Defense .75 hourGeneral strategies in defendingagainst debt collectors.Jessica Lesser, DallasLaw Offices <strong>of</strong> Craig ZimmermanS. David Smith, HoustonMcGlinchey Stafford2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.New Litigation Rules.5 hour (.25 ethics)An introduction to the changes inthe <strong>Texas</strong> Rules <strong>of</strong> Civil Procedure.Steve James, El PasoSteve C. James, Attorney at Law3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Wrongful Debt CollectionUpdate .75 hourUpdate on the Fair DebtCollections Practices Act, the <strong>Texas</strong>Debt Collections Act, the Fair CreditReporting Act, and the TelephoneConsumer Protection Act.Mark E. Steiner, HoustonGodwin Lewis PCPr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Law, South <strong>Texas</strong>College <strong>of</strong> Law4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Construction Litigation .5 hourConstruction litigation in the post<strong>Texas</strong> Residential ConstructionCommission era.Evin G. Dugas, AustinEvin G. Dugas—Attorney at Law4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.The New Consumer FinanceProtection Bureau MortgageRules: What Every <strong>Texas</strong>Attorney Needs to Know .5 hourA panel discussion <strong>of</strong> the newConsumer Finance ProtectionBureau mortgage rules.Nathan Anderson, DallasMcGlinchey StaffordJessica Lesser, DallasLaw Offices <strong>of</strong> Craig ZimmermanCriminal Justice Section9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Hot Topics in Criminal Law1 hourJack Strickland, Fort WorthOffice <strong>of</strong> the Tarrant CountyDistrict Attorney10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Roundtable Discussion onthe New Disciplinary Rulesfor Prosecutors 1 hour (1 ethics)Health Law Section andWomen and the LawSection8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Health Law SectionMembership Meeting9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.The Affordable Care Act:Perspectives From Across the <strong>Bar</strong>1.25 hoursA panel discussion on theAffordable Care Act and itsimpact on our firms, clients,families, and physicians.Moderator:Lee Spangler, Austin<strong>Texas</strong> Medical AssociationPanelists:Catherine M. Greaves, AustinCox Smith Matthews IncorporatedMark L. Mathis, DallasConner & WintersMonica Toth, HoustonGallagher Benefit Services, Inc.10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Women and the Law SectionMembership Meeting
FRIDAY, JUNE 27Immigration andNationality Law Section1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Immigration Law and theNon-Immigration LawPractitioner, Part 1: CriminalLaw 1 hour (.25 ethics)Does a criminal law practitionerhave additional responsibilitieswhen the client is a foreign-bornnational? What additional legalconsequences does an immigranthave when faced with criminalcharges?Ron <strong>Bar</strong>roso, Corpus ChristiLaw Office <strong>of</strong> Ron <strong>Bar</strong>rosoLance Curtright, San AntonioDe Mott, McChesney, Cutright andArmendárizScott Ellison, Corpus ChristiLaw Office <strong>of</strong> Scott M. Ellison,P.L.L.C.Hon. Anibal Martinez, San AntonioExecutive Office <strong>of</strong> ImmigrationReview2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Immigration Law and theNon-Immigration LawPractitioner, Part 2: Familyand Employment Law1 hour (.25 ethics)What additional responsibilitiesand concerns does a nonimmigrationattorney face when theclient is a foreign-born national?Teresa Coles-Davila, San AntonioLaw Offices <strong>of</strong> Teresa Coles-Davila& Associates, P.C.Kim Frost, Corpus ChristiKim Frost, Attorney at Law, PLLCFred McCutchon, Corpus ChristiWood, Boykin & Wolter, P.C.Debra Rodriguez, Corpus ChristiRodriguez & Moretzsohn, P.L.L.C.Individual Rights andResponsibilities SectionIntellectual Property LawSection7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Section Council Breakfast(Private Event)8:40 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Welcoming Remarks andAnnouncementsKristin Harkins, PlanoConley Rose, P.C.Morning Moderator:Carey Jordan, HoustonMcDermott Will & Emery8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Trademark Law Update.75 hourA discussion <strong>of</strong> the significantdecisions and legislation relatingto trademarks from the past year.Dyan M. House, DallasCarter Scholer Arnett Hamada &Mockler, PLLC9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Fashion Law—The Intersection<strong>of</strong> Trademark and Copyright.5 hourWhile U.S. intellectual propertylaws cover some aspects <strong>of</strong>fashion design, many feel moreextensive protection is needed.Learn about the InnovativeDesign Protection Act and howit intersects with trademark andcopyright law.Rebecca Younger, AustinPirkey <strong>Bar</strong>ber PLLC10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.IP Exhaustion: The IncreasinglyImportant First Sale Doctrine.5 hourAn overview <strong>of</strong> the “first sale”doctrine in the areas <strong>of</strong> IP law,including copyright, trademark,and patent law.Ajeet P. Pai, AustinVinson & Elkins LLP10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.The World Wants What You’veGot! Protecting IP in InternationalTransactions .5 hourThis presentation explores issuesfaced by IP-based enterprisesoperating internationally andprovides strategies for managingand minimizing risk to assets.Jim F. Chester, DallasChester & Jeter, LLP11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Ethics in the Real Word: AReality Check for IP Lawyers.75 hour (.75 ethics)Ethical quandaries faced by IPlawyers will be presented in agame show style.Tamera H. Bennett, LewisvilleBennett Law Office, P.C.11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.Section Awards Luncheon andMembership Meeting(Ticket Required)Afternoon Moderator:Dawson Lightfoot, PlanoConley Rose, P.C.1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Branding Strategies for NewCompanies .75 hourLearn how to leverage the value<strong>of</strong> trademarks with brandingstrategies that encompass theInternet and social media.Margaret A. “Meg” Boulware,HoustonBoulware & Valoir2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Hot Topics in Recent PatentCases .75 hourHighlights <strong>of</strong> recent decisions bythe U.S. Supreme Court and theFederal Circuit and an examination<strong>of</strong> pending cases the patentpractitioner should watch.Melody Wirz, HoustonShell Oil Company— FRIDAY, JUNE 27 —8:55 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.CLE co-sponsored by theAppellate Section11
— FRIDAY, JUNE 27 —12FRIDAY, JUNE 27General Session LuncheonFeaturing Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO <strong>of</strong> theNational Constitution Center12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Included in registration! .75 hour$60 per guest ticket—$2,500 table sponsorship for 10Austin Convention CenterHonoring Our <strong>State</strong> <strong>Bar</strong> PresidentsJoin us as we thank 2013-2014 President Lisa M. Tatum<strong>of</strong> San Antonio and welcome 2014-2015 PresidentTrey Apffel <strong>of</strong> League City. We will also honor <strong>Texas</strong>attorneys who have been practicing law since 1964. Lisa M. Tatum Trey Apffel2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.Practice Tips From My First TwoYears as a <strong>Texas</strong> Trial andAppeal Board Judge .5 hourHon. Susan J. Hightower, AustinAdministrative Trademark Judge,Trademark Trial and Appeal BoardU.S. Patent and Trademark Office3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Misappropriation <strong>of</strong> TradeSecrets and CorporateEspionage: The New <strong>Texas</strong>Uniform Trade Secrets Act inYour Arsenal .5 hourThe <strong>Texas</strong> Legislature recentlyenacted the <strong>Texas</strong> Uniform TradeSecrets Act—learn how this newlaw will affect you and your clients.Joseph F. Cleveland Jr., Fort WorthBrackett & Ellis, P.C.4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.How Confidential AreConfidential SettlementAgreements Involving PatentDisputes .5 hour (.25 ethics)Has the Federal Circuit, underthe guise <strong>of</strong> determining thevalue <strong>of</strong> a patent, opened thedoor to compel the discovery<strong>of</strong> confidential settlementagreements and the discovery <strong>of</strong>any documents and discussionsleading to those settlements?Robb D. Edmonds, HoustonEdmonds & Nolte, PCKeynote Presentation“The Meaning and Legacy <strong>of</strong> Brown v. Board <strong>of</strong> Education”Jeffrey RosenSponsored by the Litigation SectionJames C. Watson Inn5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.ReceptionLaw Practice Management8:50 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Welcoming Remarks andAnnouncementsBill Miller, TexarkanaGreer & Miller, L.L.P.9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.Starting a Law Practice—Business Planning, RecordRetention, and Entity Selection.75 hour (.25 ethics)Learn the right way to set up yourpractice, what paperwork you haveto keep and for how long, and howto set your organization up as theentity to benefit you the most.Dirk Jordan, AustinJordan Law Firm9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Client Trust Accounts.5 hour (.5 ethics)Learn when you can spend themoney received from clients andhow to follow the IOLTA andDisciplinary Rules <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essionalConduct while keeping clientshappy.Penny Phillips, PlanoPhillips Law Firm10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.Effective and Ethical Use <strong>of</strong> YourLegal Staff .5 hour (.25 ethics)Who is a paralegal/legal assistantand what can you legally andethically delegate to them? Thispresentation will weigh thepr<strong>of</strong>itability <strong>of</strong> paralegals vs.“baby” lawyers.Kay Redburn, DallasParalegal, The Webb Family LawFirm, P.C.10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Social Media Can Be Your Firm’sBest Friend—Or Its WorstEnemy .5 hour (.5 ethics)This panel aims to help you takeadvantage <strong>of</strong> this rapidly-growing,low-cost marketing resourcewithout running afoul <strong>of</strong> theadvertising and ethical rules.Moderator:Bill Miller, TexarkanaGreer & Miller, L.L.P.Panelists:Michelle Cheng, AustinWhitehurst, Harkness, Brees &Cheng, P.C.Gene Major, AustinDirector <strong>of</strong> Advertising Review,<strong>State</strong> <strong>Bar</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong>11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Client Relations—Hire/Fire,Retainer Agreements, andRates .75 hour (.5 ethics)Learn how and why to haveretainer agreements, what to putinto the agreement to protectyourself, and how to ensure yourrates are clear to your clients.Moderator:Bill Miller, TexarkanaGreer & Miller, L.L.P.Panelists:D. Diane Dillard, BrownsvilleAttorney at LawJeffrey Scott Edwards, AustinEdwards LawDavid Sheppard, AustinDavid A. Sheppard Attorney at Law
FRIDAY, JUNE 271:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.Confidentiality—Email andEncryption (A How-To Guide).75 hour (.75 ethics)Lawyers have ethical duties toprotect attorney-client privilegeand clients’ confidentialinformation, so lawyers need toknow if their email system andcloud providers provide properencryption and secure systems.8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Fair and Impartial Courts—AJudicial Panel 2 hours (2 ethics)Hon. Mark S. Cady, Des Moines, IAChief Justice, Iowa Supreme CourtHon. J. Woodfin “Woodie” Jones,AustinChief Justice, Third Court <strong>of</strong>Appeals5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Reception With LGBT LawSection, Allies, and JudgesLitigation Section9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Justice Delayed, Not JusticeDenied: The Prosecution <strong>of</strong> the16th Street Baptist ChurchBombing Case 1.5 hoursPeter S. Vogel, DallasGardere Wynne Sewell, LLP2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.Case Management S<strong>of</strong>tware—Solo Conflicts, Checks, andRecord-Retention1 hour (.5 ethics)Timothy G. Ackermann, ArlingtonThe Ackermann Law FirmChristene Krupa Downs, PlanoKrupa Downs Law, PLLC3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Retirement and SuccessionPlanning for Solos.5 hour (.25 ethics)You can look forward to yourretirement years by making sureyour clients’ needs are taken care<strong>of</strong> and using a plan that beginswell in advance <strong>of</strong> yourretirement years.Lynn Davis Ward, DallasWard & Turton, PLLC4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Invoicing, Fee Agreements,Ethical Requirements, Flat Fees,and Non-Refundable Retainers.75 hour (.75 ethics)Larry P. McDougal, RichmondThe Law Office <strong>of</strong> Larry P. McDougalLGBT Law Section8:00 a.m. – 8:25 a.m.Section Meet and Greet8:25 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Welcome and AnnouncementsShelly L. Skeen, RichardsonBlume, Faulkner, Skeen &Northam, PLLCHon. Tonya Parker, DallasPresiding Judge, 116th CivilDistrict Court10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Fast and Furious—The LGBT<strong>State</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Nation 1.25 hoursD’Arcy Kemnitz, Washington, DCExecutive Director, National LGBT<strong>Bar</strong> AssociationShannon Price Minter,San Francisco, CALegal Director, National Center forLesbian RightsJames J. “Jody” Scheske, AustinJames J. Scheske, PLLC1:40 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.Taxation and Federal Benefitsfor Unmarried and Same-SexCouples 1 hour (.25 ethics)Co-sponsored by the TaxationSectionPatricia Cain, Santa Clara, CAPr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Law, Santa Clara LawAliber Family Chair in LawEmerita, University <strong>of</strong> IowaGrover Hartt III, DallasSenior Litigation Counsel, U.S.Department <strong>of</strong> JusticeCharles D. Pulman, DallasMeadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins,Crouch & Ungerman, L.L.P.2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.True Equality: Post-WindsorImmigration Issues 1 hourJohn Nechman, HoustonKatine & Nechman, L.L.P.3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Section Membership MeetingBill Baxley, Birmingham, ALBaxley, Dillard, McKnight & JamesG. Douglas Jones, Birmingham, ALJones & Hawley, P.C.10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.<strong>Texas</strong> Legal Legends .75 hourThe <strong>Texas</strong> Legal Legends is anongoing project <strong>of</strong> the LitigationSection to honor andcommemorate the wisdom andskills <strong>of</strong> the state’s many greatlitigators. Join us as we hearwords <strong>of</strong> wisdom from thenewest inductee, Bob Black.Introduction:Christy Amuny, BeaumontBain & <strong>Bar</strong>kleyInductee:Robert A. Black, BeaumontMehaffyWeber, P.C.11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Section Membership Meeting1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Section Council Meeting(Private Event)Military and VeteransLaw Section9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.U.S. Drone Operations1 hour (.5 ethics)U.S. drone operations and therules <strong>of</strong> engagement.Probyn Thompson, Fayettville, NCU.S. Air Force, Lieutenant Colonel(Ret.)NASC, Navmar Applied SciencesCorporation— FRIDAY, JUNE 27 —13
FRIDAY, JUNE 2710:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Is the Government AttackingChristians in the Military?1.5 hours (.5 ethics)The U.S. Army recently labeledChristians as a terrorist group andthe Department <strong>of</strong> Defense hasordered ministers and priests notto preach outside their chapel.Is this an organized attack ormisinterpretation <strong>of</strong> the law?Oil, Gas, and EnergyResources Law Section10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Section Council Meeting(Private Event)11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Past Chairs’ Luncheon(Private Event)Carl Settlemyer, Washington, DCStaff Attorney, Federal TradeCommissionJerry Suva, AustinSenior Associate, Baker Botts L.L.P.Taxation Section8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Section Membership Meeting— FRIDAY, JUNE 27 —141:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.TBD1 hour (.5 ethics)2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Section Membership MeetingMunicipal Judges Section10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Judicial Ethics Update1 hour (1 ethics)A review <strong>of</strong> judicial conduct activityfrom the past year including<strong>Texas</strong> constitutional changes.Seana Willing, AustinExecutive Director, <strong>State</strong>Commission on Judicial Conduct11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Section Membership MeetingNative AmericanLaw Section1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Social Media—The EthicsDilemma 1.5 hours (1.5 ethics)Utilizing and managing socialmedia is a must for today’slawyer—but beware <strong>of</strong> thetop 10 ethical traps that canensnare you. Learn what towatch out for and how to steerclear <strong>of</strong> certain trouble.Gaines West, College StationWest, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry, PC2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Social Media—Use It or LoseThat Next Client! 1.5 hours4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Section Membership Meeting1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Section Membership MeetingOpen Government Seminar9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Big Data: At the Intersection <strong>of</strong>Journalism, Privacy, andNational Security 1 hourWhat should happen whenprivacy and national securityinterests clash with the public’sright to know? Just howcompromised are Americans’privacy rights as a result <strong>of</strong>government data miningprograms? An expert paneltackles these questions.Scott Braddock, AustinJournalist, The Quorum ReportTerri Burke, HoustonExecutive Director, ACLU <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong>Walter Huffman, LubbockDean Emeritus, <strong>Texas</strong> TechUniversity School <strong>of</strong> LawLise Olsen, HoustonInvestigative Reporter, HoustonChronicleJohnny Sutton, AustinPartner, The Ashcr<strong>of</strong>t Group, LLC10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.“I Agree”… To What, Exactly?1 hourResearch shows most people—attorneys included—don’t readonline agreements when clicking“I Agree” to download apps,update s<strong>of</strong>tware, or conductalmost any business online.Implications can be vast: forprivacy, arbitration, forumselection, even automatic andcontinuing charges.Connie Powell Nichols, WacoAssociate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Law, BaylorLaw School8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.U.S. Tax Court Updates 1 hourRobert E. Reetz Jr., AustinPartner, Haynes and Boone, LLPT. Richard Sealy, AustinManaging Counsel, IRS Office <strong>of</strong>Chief Counsel, U.S. Department <strong>of</strong>the TreasuryHon. Juan F. Vasquez,Washington, DCJudge, U.S. Tax Court9:40 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.Cross-Border Taxation Betweenthe U.S. and Mexico1 hour (.25 ethics)Robert <strong>Bar</strong>nett, San AntonioCacheaux, Cavazos & Newton, L.L.P.10:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.The ABA Model Administrative<strong>State</strong> Tax Tribunal Act 1 hourJaye A. Calhoun, New Orleans, LAMcGlinchey Stafford, PLLCDoug Lindholm, Washington, DCPresident and Executive Director,Council on <strong>State</strong> TaxationE. Kendrick Smith, Atlanta, GAPartner, Jones Day12:00 p.m. – 12:10 p.m.Presentation <strong>of</strong> Outstanding<strong>Texas</strong> Tax Lawyer Award12:10 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.Lunch With a Tax Legend—Kenneth W. Gideon(Ticket Required) 1.25 hoursModerator:Bill Elliott, DallasElliott, Thomason & Gibson, LLPPanelist:Kenneth W. Gideon, Washington, DCSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, &Flom LLP & Affiliates
FRIDAY, JUNE 271:40 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.Taxation and Federal Benefitsfor Unmarried and Same-SexCouples 1 hour (.25 ethics)Co-sponsored by the LGBT LawSectionPatricia Cain, Santa Clara, CAPr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Law, Santa Clara LawAliber Family Chair in LawEmerita, University <strong>of</strong> IowaGrover Hartt III, DallasSenior Litigation Counsel, U.S.Department <strong>of</strong> JusticeCharles D. Pulman, DallasMeadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins,Crouch & Ungerman, L.L.P.2:40 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.Changes in the InternalRevenue Service and BestPractices 1 hour (.5 ethics)Faris Fink, Washington, DC<strong>Form</strong>er IRS Commissioner, SmallBusiness/Self-Employed DivisionJaime Vasquez, San AntonioChamberlain, Hrdlicka, White,Williams & Aughtry3:40 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.Eagle Ford Shale Development—Legal and Tax Aspects <strong>of</strong> Oil andGas Leasing and Land/WaterUsage 1 hourStanley Blend, San AntonioStrasburger & Price, LLPMike Maloney, AustinPartner, Strasburger & Price, LLPWomen and the Law Section8:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.CLE co-sponsored by the HealthLaw Section10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Section Membership MeetingFriday Night EventsWill be held at the Hilton AustinTYLA Annual Meeting and Reception5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.$50 per personPlease join us in honoring 2013-2014TYLA President Kristy Blanchard,incoming President Rebekah SteelyBrooker, and TYLA award recipients. Inaddition, the TYLA projects from thepast year will be displayed. Attire isblack-tie optional.Kristy BlanchardTYLA Joseph M. Pritchard InnMidnight Mambo10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.Everyone is invited—no ticket required!Join TYLA in this annual celebration withentertainment provided by DJ Manny.Reenactment <strong>of</strong> Oral Argument inSweatt v. PainterIn the Historic Supreme Court Courtroom in the Capitol1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Bus Service From Austin Convention Center2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Reenactment <strong>of</strong> Sweatt v. Painter 2 hoursRebekah SteelyBrooker<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Bar</strong> FoundationAnnual Dinner (Invitation Only)6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Reception7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Dinner and DanceBlack-tie attireReservations can be made through the<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Bar</strong> Foundation by calling(512) 480-8014 or by visiting txbf.org.Individual tickets are $150 and areserved table for 10 is $2,500.Saturday EventsWill be held at the Hilton AustinTYLA Fun Run7:00 a.m.Join the <strong>Texas</strong> Young LawyersAssociation for The Trial Run, aninformal group run/walk around LadyBird Lake. No matter your age or skilllevel, join us for some morning exercisefollowed by breakfast and fun!<strong>State</strong> <strong>Bar</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> Past Presidents’Breakfast8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.(Invitation Only)TYLA Past Presidents’ Breakfast8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.(Invitation Only)TYLA New Directors Orientation10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.(Invitation Only)— FRIDAY, JUNE 27 —The <strong>State</strong> <strong>Bar</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> and the <strong>Texas</strong> Supreme Court Historical Societypresent a live oral argument reenactment and discussion <strong>of</strong> thehistorically significant case Sweatt v. Painter, 339 U.S. 629 (1950), inthe beautiful Historic Supreme Court Courtroom in the Capitol. The<strong>State</strong> Preservation Board has flawlessly restored the courtroom inthe Capitol where the Supreme Court sat until 1950. Chief JusticeTom Phillips will give a historical overview <strong>of</strong> the case, Justice DaleWainwright and Justice David Keltner will argue the case, and ChiefJustice Nathan Hecht will lead a panel <strong>of</strong> Justice Paul Green andJudge Priscilla Owen in hearing the argument.Photo Courtesy <strong>of</strong> <strong>State</strong> Preservation Board—Austin, <strong>Texas</strong>FEATURINGHon. Thomas R. Phillips, Historical PerspectiveHon. Dale Wainwright, Advocate for SweattHon. David E. Keltner, Advocate for PainterChief Justice Nathan L. Hecht, Supreme Court <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong>, PresidingJustice Paul W. Green, Supreme Court <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong>Judge Priscilla R. Owen, U.S. Court <strong>of</strong> Appeals for the Fifth CircuitLynne Liberato and Warren W. Harris, Moderators15
Continuing Legal EducationAustin, <strong>Texas</strong>Masters inTRIALA Trial Demonstration from Opening<strong>State</strong>ments through Jury DeliberationMCLE credit available— MASTERS IN TRIAL —Come see how the triallawyer masters do it!The trial teams are made up <strong>of</strong> noteworthy and respected lawyers who are also members <strong>of</strong> ABOTA.A.This mock trial demonstration is presented beforea highly respected local jurist. The trial will includewitnesses, experts, courtroom visuals, and even a jurywho will render a verdict. Attendees will be able toview the jury deliberations live, on-screen in theseminar room.The demonstration case will involve the rolloverand ro<strong>of</strong> crush <strong>of</strong> a Ford Crown Victoria occupied bywell-two U.S. servicemen resulting in the passenger’spermanent tetraplegia. Liability will be determinedby the physics <strong>of</strong> the accident — a battle royalbetween two accident reconstruction experts — andthe movement <strong>of</strong> the passenger’s s body during theaccident sequence, a question answered in entirelydifferent ways by two <strong>of</strong> the country’s leading expertsin the science <strong>of</strong> biomechanics.The faculty will demonstrate how this complex factualsituation can be presented, argued and decided — allin one day!Whether you are a novice or seasoned trial lawyer,plaintiff or defense counsel, this program will assistyou in your practice. This seminar is designed toteach by example, and the skills you will observe areapplicable to all civil cases and to how you shouldconduct yourself as an <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> the court.MCLE: : The Foundation <strong>of</strong> the American Board <strong>of</strong> TrialAdvocates will apply for CLE from the <strong>State</strong> <strong>Bar</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Texas</strong>.SAVE THE DATE ATE: Speakers, agenda and MCLE hourswill be announced at www .abota.org.LOCATION<strong>State</strong> <strong>Bar</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong>Annual MeetingAustin ConventionCenter, Austin, <strong>Texas</strong>WHENAll dayWed., June 25, 2014REGISTERGo to www.abota.org<strong>Registration</strong> to be announced.Please check back for details.Also... breaks. Program Materials: Will besent electronically beforethe program.What others are saying...“Excellent program. Speakers veryprepared and informative.”“Without a doubt I am a better attorneybecause <strong>of</strong> this course.”“A very well-done, interesting program.”“All participants were great, some weremore than great — inspirational.”“I was very pleased to have hadthe opportunity to be exposed toso many excellent trial attorneys.”“Interesting, insightful and ex-tremely well put together ... Greatprogram, do it again.”Sponsored by theAustin Chapter<strong>of</strong> ABOTA AandTEX-ABOTAA(<strong>Texas</strong> Chapters <strong>of</strong> theAmerican Board <strong>of</strong>Trial Advocates)16ABOTA A Foundation, 2001 Bryan Street, Suite 3000, Dallas, TX 75201Telephone (800) 779-5879 FAX (214) 871-6025 www.abota.org
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION— REGISTRATION INFORMATION —18Three Easy Ways to Register!1 Online at texasbar.com/annualmeeting2 Mail completed registration form to:<strong>State</strong> <strong>Bar</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong>Attn: Annual MeetingP.O. Box 12487Austin, TX 78711-24873 Fax completed registration form to: (512) 427-4303ConfirmationYou will receive an electronic confirmation <strong>of</strong> your registrationfrom the <strong>State</strong> <strong>Bar</strong>. If you do not receive a confirmation within 10business days after registering, please contact us at (800) 204-2222, ext. 1515, or annualmeeting@texasbar.com.Please do not mail registrations after Monday, June 9, 2014, aswe cannot guarantee receipt in a timely manner for processing.Payment will be required onsite for registrations not received.Book Your Hotel Room Before May 27!Hilton Austin500 E. 4th StreetAustin, <strong>Texas</strong> 78701(512) 482-8000Hotel InformationMake your hotel reservations before May 27, 2014, to receive our discounted rate <strong>of</strong> $189for a single or a double. To make your reservation, call (512) 482-8000 and let the hotel knowyou are attending the <strong>State</strong> <strong>Bar</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> Annual Meeting or you can reserve your room onlineat: texasbar.com/annualmeeting.ParkingThe Hilton Austin <strong>of</strong>fers self-parking for $26 per day and valet parking for $30 per day.Parking rates may not be inclusive <strong>of</strong> applicable taxes and are subject to change.Questions<strong>Registration</strong> and General Inquiriesannualmeeting@texasbar.com | (800) 204-2222, ext. 1515Law Firm Sponsorshipsannualmeeting@texasbar.com | (800) 204-2222, ext. 1515Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunitiessusan.brennan@texasbar.com | (800) 204-2222, ext. 1523Refund PolicyCancellations received after Friday, June 6, 2014, arenonrefundable. For a full refund before June 6, send writtencancellation requests to <strong>State</strong> <strong>Bar</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong>, Attn: Annual Meeting,P.O. Box 12487, Austin, TX 78711-2487, or fax to (512) 427-4303.Refunds received prior to the cancellation deadline will beprocessed after Annual Meeting.Special AccommodationsIf you need special accommodations to participate in AnnualMeeting, please contact the <strong>State</strong> <strong>Bar</strong> at (800) 204-2222, ext. 1515,prior to Wednesday, June 11, 2014.Onsite <strong>Registration</strong> & Exhibits Open<strong>Registration</strong> will take place at the Austin Convention Center. Both<strong>Registration</strong> and Exhibits will be open the following hours:Wednesday, June 25Thursday, June 26Friday, June 274:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.mThank you to our2014 Annual MeetingCommitteeChair:W. Stephen BeneshDavid J. BeckPaul Talmage BostonMary Schaerdel DietzJames Matthew DowClaude E. DuclouxHon. David L. EvansWarren Wayne HarrisLamont A. JeffersonHon. Lora Jeanette LivingstonPatton G. LochridgeMichael D. MarinNikelle Susanne MeadeJo Ann MericaRichard PenaDenise Sc<strong>of</strong>ieldMark A. ShankTerry O. TottenhamDelaine WardWilliam O. Whitehurst
2014 STATE BAR OF TEXAS ANNUAL MEETINGREGISTRATION FORMName __________________________________________ <strong>Bar</strong> Card No. ___________ ____________________Firm Name/Company _______________________________________________________________________Mailing Address _____________________________________________________ ________ _____________City/<strong>State</strong>/Zip _____________________________________________________________ _________ _____Telephone _____________________________________ Fax _______________________________________Email _______________________________ ___________ ________________________________________Preferred First and Last Name for Badge ___________ ______________________________________________❑ Full <strong>Registration</strong> $245 ($295 after May 26)Includes all CLE; continental breakfast and <strong>Bar</strong> Leaders Recognition Luncheon on Thursday; Bench <strong>Bar</strong> Breakfast andGeneral Session Luncheon on Friday; PLUS all Annual Meeting CLE materials on a flash drive.❑ Thursday Only $150 ($200 after May 26)Includes all Thursday CLE; continental breakfast and <strong>Bar</strong> Leaders Recognition Luncheon; PLUS all Annual MeetingCLE materials on a flash drive.❑ Friday Only $150 ($200 after May 26)Includes all Friday CLE; Bench <strong>Bar</strong> Breakfast and General Session Luncheon; PLUS all Annual Meeting CLE materialson a flash drive.Qualified Judge❑ Full <strong>Registration</strong> $150 ($200 after May 26) ❑ Friday Only — No Charge for qualified judgesOptional TicketsThursday, June 26 Friday, June 27❑ Prayer Breakfast $45 x _____ tickets❑ Bench <strong>Bar</strong> Breakfast — Guest $45 x _____ tickets❑ <strong>Bar</strong> Leaders Luncheon — Guest $60 x _____ tickets ❑ Bench <strong>Bar</strong> Breakfast Table Sponsorship $2,500❑ <strong>Bar</strong> Leaders Table Sponsorship $2,500❑ General Session Luncheon — Guest $60 x _____tickets❑ Presidents’ Party $85 x _____ tickets ❑ General Session Table Sponsorship $2,500❑ Presidents’ Party Table Sponsorship $2,500 ❑ Intellectual Property Section Luncheon $25 x _____tickets❑ TYLA Annual Meeting Reception $50 x _____ tickets❑ Tax Section Luncheon $25 (members) x _____ tickets❑ Tax Section Luncheon $45 (non-members) x _____ ticketsPaymentTotal Enclosed $_________I am paying by:❑ Enclosed check made payable to the <strong>State</strong> <strong>Bar</strong> Annual Meeting❑ American Express ❑ MasterCard ❑ Visa— REGISTRATION FORM —Credit Card No. ____________________________________ ____ Exp. Date ____________________________Name on Card (Please print) __________________________________________________________________Signature _______________________________________________________________________________Credit card registration payment may be FAXED to (512) 427-4303.Mail registration to <strong>State</strong> <strong>Bar</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong>, Attn: Annual Meeting, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, TX 78711-2487.Hotel information and register online at texasbar.com/annualmeeting.Questions? Call (800) 204-2222, ext. 151519
STATE BAR OF TEXASAnnual MeetingP.O. Box 12487Austin, <strong>Texas</strong> 78711-2487NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGEPAIDPERMIT NO. 1804AUSTIN, TEXASSTATE BAR OF TEXAS ANNUAL MEETING 2014REGISTER NOWHere are just a few <strong>of</strong> the exciting events planned:A YEAR’S WORTHOF CLE AT THEBEST PRICEIN TOWN!• Keynote speaker Admiral Bobby Ray Inman, former director <strong>of</strong> theNational Security Agency—Thursday, June 26, at the <strong>Bar</strong> LeadersRecognition Luncheon• Adaptable Lawyer—How will you use technology to adapt your businessand thrive in today’s world?—Thursday, June 26, and Friday, June 27• Keynote speakers Lynda Johnson Robb, daughter <strong>of</strong> former PresidentLyndon Johnson, and Mark Updegrove, director <strong>of</strong> the LBJ Library—Friday, June 27, at the Bench <strong>Bar</strong> Breakfast• Keynote Speaker Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO <strong>of</strong> the NationalConstitution Center—Friday, June 27, at the General Session Luncheon• The Reenactment <strong>of</strong> Oral Argument in Sweatt v. Painter — Friday, June 27,in the historic Supreme Court Courtroom in the CapitolJUNE 26-27, 2014REGISTER ONLINE NOW texasbar.com/annualmeetingCert no. BV-COC-08031710%40374 3/14