The Texas Forum 2025 is an annual conference organized by the State Bar of Texas Continuing Legal Education (CLE) department. This event brings together paralegals and attorneys from various sectors to discuss and explore current legal issues and developments.
The forum covers a range of topics, including the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in legal practice, the role of paralegals in mediation processes, and strategies for managing client expectations, particularly when dealing with clients facing mental health challenges. Additionally, it addresses the establishment of new business courts in Texas and their impact on the legal landscape.
Attendees can benefit from networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders, as well as gain insights from notable speakers who are experts in their respective fields. The event also features sessions designed to enhance practical skills and knowledge applicable to daily legal practice.
This forum is ideal for paralegals and attorneys seeking to stay informed about emerging trends and challenges in the legal profession. It offers a platform to engage with contemporaries, share experiences, and acquire knowledge that can be directly applied to their professional roles.
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Speakers(12)
David G. Cabrales
Partner at Locke Lord LLP
David G. Cabrales is a partner at Locke Lord LLP, specializing in business litigation and regulatory matters.
Glyn Griffith
Attorney at Griffith Law Firm
Glyn Griffith is an attorney specializing in discovery and inventory processes in legal proceedings.
Hon. Xavier Rodriguez
Judge at United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
Judge Xavier Rodriguez serves on the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas and has extensive experience in legal ethics and technology.
Jason Villalba
Attorney at Haynes and Boone, LLP
Jason Villalba is an attorney at Haynes and Boone, LLP, with experience in corporate law and government relations.
Karol Wade Wright, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Karol Wade Wright is a Licensed Professional Counselor with expertise in mental health issues affecting legal clients.
Kelvin Malone
Attorney at Malone Legal Group
Kelvin Malone is an attorney with experience in legal discovery and case management.
MacGregor Greenlee
Attorney at Greenlee Law Firm
MacGregor Greenlee is an attorney specializing in intellectual property law, particularly copyright issues related to artificial intelligence.
Max Bishop
Attorney at Bishop Law Firm
Max Bishop is an attorney with expertise in trust and estate planning.
Michael Pegues
Partner at Bracewell LLP
Michael Pegues is a partner at Bracewell LLP, focusing on technology and intellectual property law.
Prof. Ceaser A. Espinoza
Professor of Law at University of Houston Law Center
Professor Ceaser A. Espinoza teaches law at the University of Houston Law Center, focusing on business law and ethics.
Sarah Clower Keathley
Attorney at Keathley & Keathley Law Firm
Sarah Clower Keathley is an attorney specializing in mediation and client relations, focusing on managing client expectations and mental health issues.
Shawn E. Tuma
Partner at Spencer Fane LLP
Shawn E. Tuma is a partner at Spencer Fane LLP, specializing in cybersecurity and data privacy law.
Event Details
- Date
- April 10-11, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Austin, United States
- Audience
- Paralegals and attorneys