2020 Annual Virtual Meeting & CLE Seminar
Thu, November 12, 2020
9:00 AM to
Fri, November 13, 2020
3:20 PM CT
Todd Clement
Chair, 2020 Annual Virtual CLE
November 12 - 13, 2020
Thursday, November 12th: 9:00am - 3:04pm
Friday, November 13th: 9:00am - 3:20pm
Live stream this jam-packed program from your home, office or mobile device!
Please click to the right to register. You will receive an email the morning of November 12 with the Live Webcast link.
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CLE Seminar Agenda*
Earn up to 9.50 hours live MCLE credit including 2.00 hour Ethics
This course has been approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education requirements for attorneys and legal assistants in the following specialty fields:
9.50 Civil Appellate Law
9.50 Civil Trial Law
9.50 Personal Injury Trial Law
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 | |
8:45am – 9:00am | Welcoming Remarks SPEAKERS: Tiffany McGee, CAE, TTLA CEO, Jim Mitchell, TTLA President, and Julian C. Gomez, VP of CLE |
9:00am – 9:30am 30 min 0.50 MCLE |
ERISA Subrogation: Outsmart Mean Plans About topic:
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9:37am - 9:57am 20 min 0.33 MCLE |
The Undiagnosed TBI - Screening and Treatment SPEAKER: Dean Boyd, Amarillo |
10:04am - 10:34am 30 min 0.50 MCLE |
Disability Claims: Getting Your Client the Benefits They Have Earned SPEAKER: Marc Whitehead, Houston |
10:41am - 11:01am 20 min 0.33 MCLE |
UIM Attorney Fees and 541/542 SPEAKER: Tom Crosley, San Antonio |
11:08am - 11:38am 30 min 0.50 MCLE Incl. 0.50 Ethics |
Implicit Bias SPEAKER: Judge Tonya Parker, of the 116th Civil District Court |
11:45am - 12:05pm 30 min 0.50 MCLE |
Coronavirus Voir Dire - Why Give Money When I Am Broke and the Fear of Gathering SPEAKER: Michelle Simpson Tuegel , Dallas |
12:05pm - 12:35pm 30 min |
Lunch Break |
12:35pm - 1:05pm 30 min 0.50 MCLE |
COVID-19's Impact on Employment Law Update SPEAKER: Ted Smith, Austin |
1:12pm - 1:32pm 20 min 0.33 MCLE Incl. 0.33 Ethics |
Crime Victims' Compensation SPEAKER: Kristen D. Huff, Asst. Atty. Gen., Office of the Attorney General, Crime Victims' Compensation |
1:40pm - 2:00pm 20 min 0.33 MCLE Incl. 0.33 Ethics |
Fighting Hospital Liens About topic:
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2:07pm - 2:37pm 30 min 0.50 MCLE |
Probate Tripwires and Minefields About topic:
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2:44pm - 3:04pm 20 min 0.33 MCLE |
Striking Jurors for Cause: When to do it, Why to do it, and How to do it Effectively |
3:04pm | Adjourn for the day |
3:15pm - 4:30pm | 2020 Women's Caucus Event Lady Justice, Leadership, and Women in High Places TTLA Women’s Caucus is hosting Chief Justice Bridget McCormack of Michigan, Justices Rhonda Wood of Arkansas, Eva Guzman of Texas, and Beth Walker of West Virginia as they discuss their newly released podcast 'Lady Justice: Women of the Court' and women in leadership. This event is open to all TTLA Members. |
4:30pm - 5:30pm | TTLA Trivia Let's get our competitive juices flowing, have some fun, and have a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card! Sponsored by: Sage Settlement Consulting and Physicians Life Care Planning |
FRIDAY, november 13 | |
8:45am - 9:00am | Good Morning Remarks Todd Clement, Chair and Moderator |
9:00am - 9:30am 30 min 0.50 MCLE |
The Beginners Guide to Handling a Med Mal Case About topic:
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9:37am - 9:57am 20 min 0.33 MCLE |
Offensive Use of FMCSR's to Establish Negligence and Gross Negligence in Trucking Cases SPEAKER: Todd Clement, Dallas |
10:04am - 10:24am 20 min 0.33 MCLE |
Depo Checklist: Tool Chest Essentials SPEAKER: Greta Braker, Odessa |
10:31am - 11:31am 60 min 1.00 MCLE |
Stipulation Power Hour Defeating Stipulations at Trial: How to Keep Them from Doing It Using Discovery to Defeat Stipulations and Proper Drafting of Stipulations Defeating Course and Scope Stipulations to Eliminate Negligent Hiring and Supervision Claims |
11:38am - 12:08pm 30 min 0.50 MCLE Incl. 0.50 Ethics |
Depression Among Lawyers & Clients SPEAKER: Mikal Watts, San Antonio and David Feltoon, Ph.D. |
12:08pm - 12:30pm 22 min |
Lunch Break |
12:30pm - 12:50pm 20 min 0.33 MCLE Incl. 0.33 Ethics |
How to Hang a Shingle and be Successful SPEAKER: Jason Webster, Houston |
12:57pm - 1:27pm 30 min 0.50 MCLE |
Mining for Gold: Recognizing Class Actions Arising Out of Your Personal Injury Practice SPEAKER: Roger Mandel, Dallas |
1:34pm - 2:04pm 30 min 0.50 MCLE |
Cross-Examination: The Art of Re-Setting the Hook About topic: |
2:11pm - 2:41pm 30 min 0.50 MCLE |
What You Absolutely Need to Know About… Arbitration in Nonsubscriber Cases SPEAKER: Lara Brock, San Antonio |
2:48pm - 3:18pm 30 min 0.50 MCLE |
2020 Election and 2021 Legislative Update SPEAKERS: Jim Mitchell, Dallas, TTLA President Tobi Millrood, President – American Association for Justice 2020-21 and James Fields, TTLA Chief Officer of Public Affairs |
3:18pm - 3:25pm |
Closing Comments Final Remarks and Adjournment |
*CLE Agenda subject to change
*This Live Webcast is open to TTLA members only. Only registered members will receive MCLE credit with the State Bar of Texas.
Important Notes:
How To Attend
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CLE Credit
A few days after the Live Webcast, TTLA will send you information to self-report your credit to the State Bar of Texas.
Questions about the Live Webcast? Contact the Communications Dept. or call (512) 476-3852.
This Live Webcast is open to TTLA members only.
Cancellation & Refunds
Virtual Conference Live Webcast $399
There are no refunds for the virtual conference. All paid registrants will receive the On-Demand replay (including materials) at no additional cost. Please allow 3 weeks for the replay.
Thank you for your understanding.
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State Bar Of Texas Minimum Continuing Legal Education
Credit has been approved with the State Bar Of Texas Minimum Continuing Legal Education for 2.00 Ethics credits and 9.50 General credits. Texas Trial Lawyer's Association, is an accredited sponsor, approved by the State Bar of Texas, Committee on MCLE.
Virtual Conference Live Webcast $399
There are no refunds for the virtual conference. All paid registrants will receive the On-Demand replay (including materials) at no cost. Please allow 3 weeks for the replay.
Thank you for your understanding.
Thu, November 12, 2020
9:00 AM to
Fri, November 13, 2020
3:20 PM CT