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Law Firm Management CLE
Austin
Fri, August 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:15 PM CT
TTLA's Law Firm Management CLE
Friday, August 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
This unique and highly engaging CLE offers four (4) breakouts. By rotating through all four breakouts, every attendee gets a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience without having to choose between topics.
Thank you to our Title Sponsor:
The Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
701 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
Hotel Room Block Information
TTLA has a limited number of rooms available.
Click here for the discounted room block
Hotel Room Rate
$169.00 + tax
Standard Check-In: 4:00 PM
Standard Checkout: 11:00 AM
The discounted room block rate ends cut-off date is 5:00 PM Thursday, July 23, 2026.
A deposit of the first night's room & tax is required at time of booking.
Qualifying Registrants
This program is open to non-TTLA members who qualify for membership. These registrants will be vetted as qualifying for TTLA membership. Should you not qualify for TTLA membership, your registration will be canceled without a refund. This CLE is in-person ONLY. It is not available to watch via live webcast.
| THURSDAY, AUGUST 13th | |
| 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Welcoming Reception at The Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel hosted by the Advocates Board of Directors. All attendees are invited. |
| FRIDAY, AUGUST 14th | |
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast and Name Badge Pick Up |
| 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM 15 min |
Welcoming Remarks SPEAKERS: Bryan Pope, Fellowship, Dallas and Cheryl Pope, Dallas |
| 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 60 min 1.00 MCLE |
The Great Practice, Great Life Equation: Building Income and Freedom at the Same Time This presentation reveals strategies for creating a practice that delivers both financial success and freedom to enjoy the life you want.
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| Breakouts | |
| Breakout #1 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM 30 min 0.50 MCLE |
Law Firm Funding and Financials for Lawyers Who Hate Math FACILITATOR: Mike Guajardo, Fellowship, Austin |
| Breakout #2 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM 30 min 0.50 MCLE |
Lifecycle of a Firm - Start up to Succession Planning FACILITATOR: Lin McCraw, Fellowship, McKinney |
| 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM 15 min |
Networking Break |
| Breakouts | |
| Breakout #3 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM 30 min 0.50 MCLE |
Comparing Pipelines: A Conversation on Wins, Losses, and Best Practices in PI Marketing FACILITATOR: Craig Carlson, Fellowship, Killeen |
| Breakout #4 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM 30 min 0.50 MCLE |
What is in your Tech Stack? AI / Tech Tools / Case Management This presentation will provide an up-to-the-minute update on artificial intelligence and how it applies to Texas personal injury attorneys and law practice management. We will discuss:
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| 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM 15 min |
Pick Up Lunch |
| 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM 45 min 0.75 MCLE |
The Power of Perspective: Building and Retaining Diverse, High-Performing Teams PANEL: Laura Ramos James, Austin, Frank Guerra IV, Fellowship, San Antonio, and Larry Taylor Jr., Fellowship, Dallas MODERATOR: Ketan Kharod, Austin |
| 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 30 min 0.50 MCLE Incl. 0.50 Ethics |
Mental Health: Let's Check on That! Learn evidence-based wellness tips work for highly demanding schedule. Learn how to identify when colleagues may be struggling and how you can help. |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 30 min 0.50 MCLE |
Managing People - Accountability and Management with Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Managing by Objective (MBO) SPEAKER: Ryan Thompson, Fellowship, Dallas |
| 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM 15 min |
Networking Break |
| 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM 45 min 0.75 MCLE |
Running Your Firm Like a Business, Not a Case File SPEAKERS: Gloria Campos, McKinney and Zack Thompson, Dallas, and Jack Zinda, Austin MODERATOR: Lin McCraw, Fellowship, McKinney |
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM 45 min 0.75 MCLE |
Marketing That Actually Works for Personal Injury Firms (and What's a Waste of Money) SPEAKER: Adam Loewy, Fellowship, Austin |
| 4:15 PM |
Closing Remarks and Adjourn |
* CLE Agenda subject to change
| Registration Rates | |||
| Registration | Now - July 24th | Member: $399 |
Non-Member: $409 |
| Late Registration | July 25th - August 13th | Member: $425 |
Non-Member: $435 |
| At-Door Registration | August 14th | Member: $435 |
Non-Member: $445 |
Additional Hotel Information:
Early Departure Fee
The hotel may charge you, an ''Early Departure Fee'' equal to a room charge for one (1) night, plus tax, if the you check out of the hotel prior to your scheduled departure date, without notifying the hotel at check-in of the change in scheduled departure.
Cancellations/No-Shows
Cancellations made after 6:00 PM CST, 72 hours prior to your scheduled arrival, will incur a penalty equivalent to one night’s room rate plus tax. This penalty for one night's room rate plus tax also applies to No-Shows.
Authorization for Incidentals
Please be aware that the hotel will authorize $100 per night for incidentals upon check-in. Incidentals may include valet parking, food and beverages, damages, etc. Any unused portion of the authorization will be released upon checkout.
Hotel Parking
Valet Overnight $55++
Daytime $32++ (up to 8 hours)
CLE Cancellation & Refunds:
Cancellation for full a refund must be made by 12:00 PM, Friday, July 17, 2026.
Cancellation for a refund less a $75 processing fee must be made by 12:00 PM, Friday, July 24, 2026.
Refunds are not available after 12:00PM, Friday, July 24, 2026; after this date, all fees are non-refundable and non-transferable to a future seminar.
Refunds are not available should a change in your schedule prevent you from attending the seminar after the refund deadline.
Meeting Safety & Harassment Policy
TTLA is committed to the safety of all attendees and participants at our conferences and events. Please review TTLA’s Meeting Safety & Harassment policy for more information.
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Notice of Filming and Photography
By registering for and entering the event premises, you are agreeing to TTLA's filming and photography policy.
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The Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
701 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
Hotel Room Block Information
Click here for the discounted room block
Hotel Room Rate
$169.00 + tax
Standard Check-In: 4:00 PM
Standard Checkout: 11:00 AM
The discounted room block rate ends cut-off date is 5:00 PM Thursday, July 23, 2026.
A deposit of the first night's room & tax is required at time of booking.
Parking
Valet Overnight $55++
Daytime $32++ (up to 8 hours)
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Cancellation & Refunds:
Cancellation for full a refund must be made by 12:00 PM, Friday, July 17, 2026.
Cancellation for a refund less a $75 processing fee must be made by 12:00 PM, Friday, July 24, 2026.
Refunds are not available after 12:00PM, Friday, July 24, 2026; after this date, all fees are non-refundable and non-transferable to a future seminar.
Refunds are not available should a change in your schedule prevent you from attending the seminar after the refund deadline.
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