2 He a d n o t e s l D a l l a s B a r A s s o ciation
Calendar
September Events
Visit www.dallasbar.org for updates on Friday Clinics and other CLEs. Dallas Asian American Bar Association
FRIDAY CLINICS
SEPTEMBER 6-BELO Noon
Septem ber 2013
5:15 p.m. Legalline. Volunteers welcome. Second floor Belo.
“Current Issues in Use of (and Litigation Involving) LLCs,” Prof. Elizabeth Miller. (MCLE 1.00)*
5:30 p.m. Bankruptcy & Commercial Law Section Topic Not Yet Available
SEPTEMBER 13-NORTH DALLAS** Noon
“Enforceability of Forum Selection and Choice of Law Provisions,” Christianne L. Edlund and Maral Kilejian. (MCLE 1.00)* At Two Lincoln Centre, 5420 Lyndon B. Johnson Frwy., Ste. 240, Dallas, TX 75240. Parking is available in the Visitor’s Lot located in front of the entrance to Two and Three Lincoln Centre. There are several delis within the building. Food is allowed inside the Conference Center. Thank you to our sponsor Underwood Perkins, P.C. RSVP to kzack@dallasbar.org.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
SEPTEMBER 20-BELO Noon
“Professionalism and Service from the GC Perspective: What We Expect From the Lawyers We Hire,” John Ansbach, Regina Montoya, Dena DeNooyer Stroh and Monica W. Latin, Moderator. (MCLE 1.00)*. RSVP to kzack@dallasbar.org.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
DBA Offices Closed in Observance of Labor Day
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Noon
Corporate Counsel Section Topic Not Yet Available
Morris Harrell Professionalism Committee
DAYL Attorneys Serving Troops
6:00 p.m. DAYL Board of Directors Meeting
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 9:00 a.m. Solo & Small Firm Section “Turning 65: What You Need to Know if You or Your Clients Are Turning 65.” (MCLE 7.00, Ethics 1.00)* Sponsored by the DBA Solo & Small Firm Section, Probate, Trust & Estate Section, Senior Lawyers’ Committee and DAYL Elder Law Committee. Noon Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Section “End of Year Planning,” Jared Pope. (MCLE 1.00)*
DAYL Judiciary Committee
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Noon
Construction Law Section “Architect / Engineer Liability,” Richard Capshaw. (MCLE 1.00)*
Family Law Section Board Meeting
Admissions & Membership Committee
Tort & Insurance Practice Section “Out of Reach: The Scope of ‘Arising Out Of’ Policy Terms, Conditions and Exclusions,” Beth Bradley, Neil Rambin and David Taubenfeld. (MCLE 1.00)*
Entertainment Committee
Legal Ethics Committee
Dallas Bar Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
DAYL Lawyers Promoting Diversity Committee
Christian Legal Society
DAYL Animal Welfare Committee
Dallas Gay and Lesbian Bar Association
Christian Lawyers Fellowship
3:30 p.m. DBA Board of Directors Meeting
Friday Clinic-North Dallas** “Enforceability of Forum Selection and choice of Law Provisions,” Christianne L. Edlund and Maral Kilejian. (MCLE 1.00)* At Two Lincoln Centre, 5420 Lyndon B. Johnson Frwy., Ste. 240, Dallas, TX 75240. Parking is available in the Visitor’s Lot located in front of the entrance to Two and Three Lincoln Centre. There are several delis within the building. Food is allowed inside the Conference Center. Thank you to our sponsor Underwood Perkins, P.C. RSVP to kzack@dallasbar.org.
Government Law Section “Concrete Ways to Improve Your Legal Drafting,” Chris Bowers. (MCLE 1.00)*
Trial Skills Section “Expert Witnesses - The View from the Trenches,” Rob Radcliff. (MCLE 1.00)*
Transition to Law Practice Committee “Satisfaction, Fulfillment, Wellness and Happiness for the Beginning Lawyer.” (Ethics 1.00)*
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Noon
Noon
Labor & Employment Law Section “Independent Contractor Misclassification – Recent Initiatives and Trends,” James Culp, Rob Friedman and Derek Braziel, Moderator. (MCLE 1.00)*
Noon
Computer Law Section “Enterprise Software Licensing,” Julie Machal-Fulks. (MCLE 1.00)*
Securities Section “Ethical and Liability Concerns for Corporate/Securities Counsel,” Prof. Marc Steinberg. (Ethics 1.00)*
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 11:00 a.m. D allas Women Lawyers Association Noon
Probate, Trust & Estate Law Section “Arbitration Clauses in Estate Planning,” Bill Pargaman. (MCLE 1.00)*
Juvenile Justice Committee “Traffick911: Learn About Domestic, Minor Sex Trafficking in the United States, Texas and Local Area,” (MCLE 4.00)* RSVP to ahernandez@dallasbar.org.
Courthouse Committee
Community Service Fund Board of Directors Meeting
DAYL Aid to the Homeless Committee
American Immigration Lawyers Association
DAYL Freedom Run Committee
7:45 a.m. Dallas Area Real Estate lawyers Discussion Group
St. Thomas More Society
11:30 a.m. H ouse Committee Walk Through
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
6:00 p.m. Dallas Hispanic Bar Association
WENDESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Friday Clinic-Belo “Current Issues in Use of (and Litigation Involving) LLCs,” Prof. Elizabeth Miller. (MCLE 1.00)*
Noon
Family Law Section “Bias: Shades of Testimony,” Dr. John Zervopoulos, Phd. (MCLE 1.00)*
Noon
Judiciary Committee “Effective Retention, Use and Protection of Expert Witnesses” (MCLE 1.00)*
Senior Lawyer Committee “Securities Fraud Enforcement: Behind the Scenes,” Dennis Roossien. (MCLE 1.00)*
Friday Clinic-Belo “Professionalism and Service from the GC Perspective: What We Expect From the Lawyers We Hire,” John Ansbach, Regina Montoya, Dena DeNooyer Stroh and Monica W. Latin, Moderator. (MCLE 1.00)*. RSVP to kzack@dallasbar.org.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Antitrust & Trade Regulation Law Section “Issues in Mergers of Hospitals, Managed Care Organizations, and Physician Practices,” Sean May and Monica Noether. (MCLE 1.00)*
Noon
Alternative Dispute Resolution Section “AAA Update on Expansion of Mediation,” Harry Hernandez. (MCLE 1.00)*
Bench Bar Conference Committee
International Law Section Topic Not Yet Available
Public Forum Committee
Community Involvement Committee
Real Property Law Section “Recent Revisions to the Mechanic’s Liens Statutes,” Steve E. Kennedy. (MCLE 1.00)*
DAYL Lunch & Learn CLE. For more information, contact cherieh@dayl.com.
Speakers Committee
DAYL Elder Law Committee
22ND ANNUAL DBA BENCH BAR CONFERENCE September 26-28 at Horseshoe Bay Marriott Resort CLE Topics Include:
Minority Participation Committee
Publications Committee
6:00 p.m. Home Project Committee
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Noon
Business Litigation Section “A New Law School on the Horizon: the UNT Dallas College of Law,” Judge Royal W. Furgeson, Jr. (MCLE 1.00)* Mergers & Acquisitions Law Section “What Does it Mean and Does it Matter? Common Recurring M&A Provisions and Issues,” Scott Cohen and Alain Dermarkar. (MCLE 1.00)*
Media Relations Committee
Law in the Schools & Community Committee
Noon
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Noon
Appellate Law Section “The View from a Career in the Trenches: A Trial Lawyer’s Perspective on Appellate Counsel,” Jim Cowles. (MCLE 1.00)*
CLE Committee
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
1:00 p.m. Tax Law Section “Tax Aspects of Settlements and Judgments,” Robert W. Wood. (MCLE 1.00)*
Noon
Noon
6:00 p.m. J.L. Turner Legal Association
Peer Assistance Committee
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Here Come the Feds—What’s New in the Northern District
Update from the State Courts
It's a Generational Thing: How to Communicate Effectively In Today's Age-Diverse Courtrooms and Legal Workplaces
5:00 p.m. DVAP Family Law Nuts & Bolts. MCLE 4.00, Ethics 0.50. To register, www2. dallasbar.org/eventregistration/dvap2. aspx.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Noon
Energy Law Section “Employment in the Energy Sector: Key Terms in Employment Agreements and Workplace Policies,” Steven E. Clark and Zac Duffy. (MCLE 1.00)*
Health Law Section “Telemedicine: Legal Considerations,” Shelly Carlin and Scott Schardt. (MCLE 1.00)*
Law Day Committee
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Pro Bono Activities Committee
www.dallasbar.org or 214-220-7403
Non-Profit Law Study Group
And breakouts covering apps for litigators, dealing with difficult clients and a young lawyer Q&A with the Judges
Events/Activities: Plan to Stay Friday Night! Sporting Clays, Board Games, Bike Ride, Tennis, Golf and more! More than 6 hours CLE, including 1.00 hour ethics. | Casual Attire Only!
5:00 p.m. DVAP Family Law Nuts & Bolts. MCLE 4.00, Ethics 0.50. To register, www2. dallasbar.org/eventregistration/dvap2. aspx. 5:15 p.m. Legalline. Volunteers welcome. Second floor Belo.
Noon
Magna Carta Discussion Group “Magna Carta: The Promise of the Great Charter and Its Dependence on Ethical Lawyers,” Dr. David Upham. (MCLE 1.00)*
Sports & Entertainment Law Section “Immigration for Athletes and Entertainers,” Steven M. Ladik. (MCLE 1.00)*
Minority Participation Committee “How to Get the Best of Your Experience During the Texas Minority Counsel Program”
DVAP New Lawyers Luncheon. Contact reed-brownc@lanwt.org for more information.
DAYL Equal Access to Justice Committee
Municipal Justice Bar Association
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Noon
Criminal Law Section Topic Not Yet Available
Environmental Law Section “Topic Not Yet Available
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Noon
Intellectual Property Law Section “Patent Litigation Topic,” Judge David Folsom. (MCLE 1.00)*
DAYL CLE Committee
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Noon
Legal Ethics Committee “Disqualification Motions,” Kelli Hinson. (Ethics 1.00)*
DAYL Solo & Small Firm Committee
If special arrangements are required for a person with disabilities to attend a particular seminar, please contact Cathy Maher at 214/220-7401 as soon as possible and no later than two business days before the seminar. All Continuing Legal Education Programs Co-Sponsored by the DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION. *For confirmation of State Bar of Texas MCLE approval, please call Teddi Rivas at the DBA office at 214/220-7447. **For information on the location of this month’s North Dallas Friday Clinic, contact KZack@dallasbar.org.