The SDTX Bench Bar Conference 2023 is an annual event organized by the Southern District of Texas, bringing together members of the judiciary and legal professionals to discuss pertinent issues affecting the legal community. This conference serves as a platform for fostering dialogue and collaboration between the bench and the bar.
Key topics covered at the conference include the legal and ethical implications of artificial intelligence, with sessions such as "Forward to the Future: Legal and Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence" and "Drilling Down: ESI Issues that Impact Civil Practice." These sessions aim to address the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies in the legal field.
The conference features notable speakers, including Maura R. Grossman, J.D., Ph.D., who contributes her expertise on artificial intelligence and electronic discovery. Attendees have the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, allowing for the exchange of ideas and the building of professional relationships.
Legal practitioners, including attorneys and judges, are encouraged to attend to stay informed about current trends and developments in the legal landscape. The conference provides valuable insights and practical knowledge beneficial for those involved in civil and criminal practice.
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Speakers(11)
Aaron Streett
Partner at Baker Botts
Aaron Streett leads Baker Botts’ Supreme Court and Constitutional Law practice, having argued over 50 appeals, including two in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Erin Glenn Busby
Co-Director at Supreme Court Clinic
Erin Glenn Busby is an appellate specialist with experience at all levels of the federal and Texas state courts, and co-directs the Supreme Court Clinic.
Judge Alfred H. Bennett
U.S. District Judge at Southern District of Texas
Judge Alfred H. Bennett has served as a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas since April 2015, with prior experience as a presiding judge and solo practitioner.
Judge Drew B. Tipton
U.S. District Judge at Southern District of Texas
Judge Drew B. Tipton serves as a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, Corpus Christi and Victoria Divisions, appointed in 2020.
Judge John A. Kazen
U.S. District Judge at Southern District of Texas
Judge John A. Kazen took the oath of office as a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas on January 12, 2024, after serving as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for five years.
Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo
U.S. District Judge at Southern District of Texas
Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo has served as a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division, since 2011, presiding over nearly 14,000 criminal and civil cases and close to 100 trials.
Judge Mitchel Neurock
U.S. Magistrate Judge at Southern District of Texas
Judge Mitchel Neurock serves as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Texas, Corpus Christi and Victoria Divisions, with a background in the Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Judge Yvonne Y. Ho
U.S. Magistrate Judge at Southern District of Texas
Judge Yvonne Y. Ho has served as a U.S. Magistrate Judge in the Southern District of Texas since March 2022, with a prior career as a classical pianist and civil appellate lawyer.
Kate Kaufmann Shih
Partner at Quinn Emanuel
Kate Kaufmann Shih is a partner focusing on complex energy and infrastructure litigation, recognized as a 'Key Lawyer' for Energy litigation by Legal 500 in 2022.
Krisina Zuñiga
Associate at Susman Godfrey LLP
Krisina Zuñiga is an associate representing clients in commercial litigation, recognized by the American Bar Association as one of the nation’s Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 in 2021.
Raffi Melkonian
Partner at Wright, Close & Barger LLP
Raffi Melkonian is a partner specializing in appellate litigation in the U.S. Supreme Court and other appellate courts, with prior clerkships in the Fifth Circuit and Delaware Court of Chancery.
Event Details
- Date
- October 12-13, 2023
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Houston, United States
- The Ballroom at Bayou Place
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, including attorneys and judges