The State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting is a premier event organized by the State Bar of Texas, designed to provide legal professionals with comprehensive educational programming and networking opportunities. Scheduled for June 11-12, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis in Houston, this two-day conference offers a year's worth of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits in just two days, along with access to a curated selection of legal service providers on the exhibit floor.
Attendees can expect sessions covering the integration of artificial intelligence into daily legal practice, the latest developments in legal technology, cloud-based practice management, and workflow automation. These topics are tailored to help legal professionals enhance efficiency and streamline processes within their firms.
The event also features notable networking opportunities, including the Bar Leaders Recognition Luncheon, Bench Bar Breakfast, and General Session Luncheon. Additionally, the President's Party offers an evening of entertainment and socializing, fostering connections among peers and industry leaders.
Legal professionals seeking to stay abreast of cutting-edge topics and trends in the legal landscape should attend. The meeting provides a platform to gain valuable insights, earn CLE credits, and engage with top-notch legal service providers, all aimed at enhancing the quality of legal services offered to the public.
Speakers(61)
Al Harrison
Al Harrison is a speaker in the General Practice, Solo & Small Firm CLE session on safeguarding confidentiality and privacy of client information.
Allyson Newton Ho
Andrew J. Dillon
Bill Parrish
Bill Parrish is a speaker in the 'Atticus Finch and Ethics' session, focusing on professionalism lessons from Atticus Finch.
Brandon Clarke
Chad Baruch
Christopher W. Kirby
Col. (Ret.) John Odom
Craig D. Ball
Daniel J. Micciche
Daryl Moore
Daryl Moore is a speaker in the Appellate Law session.
David Bennett
David Bennett is a speaker in the Business Law and Corporate Counsel CLE session on dealing with financially troubled businesses.
David Chaumette
David Coale
David Coale is a speaker in the Appellate Law session.
David White
Donald Feare
Donald Feare is a speaker in the Animal Law session on Animal Law 101 and adding animal law to your practice.
Donald R. Philbin, Jr.
Donald R. Philbin, Jr. is a speaker in the Alternative Dispute Resolution session on integrating the power of pictures into settlement negotiations.
Dr. Joe L. 'Joey' Cope
Dr. Joe L. 'Joey' Cope is a speaker in the Alternative Dispute Resolution session on breaking through self-deception in mediation.
Ed Walker
Eliot Shavin
Erich M. Birch
Grant Scheiner
Harry W. Wolff, Jr.
Hiram Sasser
Hon. Andrew Wistrich
Hon. Barbara M. G. Lynn
Hon. Maria Salas-Mendoza
Hon. Rogelio Valdez
Hon. Rogelio Valdez is a speaker in the General Practice, Solo & Small Firm CLE session on practice tips in the appellate courts.
Hon. Susan Criss
Hon. Susan Criss is a speaker in the Legal Innovation Track: The Adaptable Lawyer session on social media ethics and etiquette for lawyers.
James H. 'Blackie' Holmes
James H. 'Blackie' Holmes is a speaker in the Early Morning CLE session featuring the Texas Legal Legends Video: Creating the Texas Lawyers' Creed.
Jeffrey J. Rachlinski
Jeffrey Toobin
Jim Perdue, Sr.
Jim Perdue, Sr. is a speaker in the 'Atticus Finch and Ethics' session on what makes a good storyteller like Atticus Finch.
John Browning
John Fleming
John Fleming is a speaker in the Alternative Dispute Resolution session on the impact of new and proposed legislation on ADR.
John K. Boyce III
John K. Boyce III is a speaker in the Alternative Dispute Resolution session on the impact of new and proposed legislation on ADR.
Johnathan C. Bolton
Johnathan C. Bolton is a speaker in the Bankruptcy session on bankruptcy law updates.
Jonathan Smaby
Jonathan Smaby is a speaker in the Early Morning CLE session on avoiding ethical problems.
Joshua Skinner
Kevin O'Keefe
Kevin O'Keefe is a speaker in the Legal Innovation Track: The Adaptable Lawyer session.
Kirby Blair Drake
Kristen Brauchle
L. Carlos Linares, Jr.
Marcy Greer
Marcy Greer is a speaker in the Appellate Law session.
Mark Unger
Michael Curran
Michael P. Maslanka
Michael P. Maslanka is a speaker in the Legal Innovation Track: The Adaptable Lawyer session on social media use in the workplace.
Professor David R. Dow
Randall Turner
Randall Turner is a speaker in the Animal Law session on Animal Law 101 and adding animal law to your practice.
Riley Shaw
Robert B. Dubose
Roger Cossack
Ron Chichester
Royal Furgeson
Royal Furgeson is a speaker in the 'Atticus Finch and Ethics' session, discussing Atticus Finch and the American jury trial.
Scott Rothenberg
Scott Rothenberg is a speaker in the Appellate Law session.
Sherrie R. Abney
Sherrie R. Abney is a speaker in the Alternative Dispute Resolution session on the impact of new and proposed legislation on ADR.
Talmage Boston
Talmage Boston is a speaker in the 'Atticus Finch and Ethics' session, discussing professionalism lessons from Atticus Finch.
Van Edward Lindberg
Wanda Garner Cash
William "Mick" McKamie
Yolanda Eisenstein
Yolanda Eisenstein is a speaker in the Animal Law session on Animal Law 101 and adding animal law to your practice.
Event Details
- Date
- June 11-12, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Houston, United States
- Marriott Marquis Houston
- Pricing
- $395 - $495
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including attorneys, judges, and legal service providers.
- CLE Credits
- Year’s worth of CLE credits in just two days
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