The State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting is a premier event organized by the State Bar of Texas, bringing together legal professionals from across the state for two days of education, networking, and professional development. The 2023 meeting took place on June 22-23 at the JW Marriott Austin, featuring a comprehensive agenda designed to address the evolving needs of the legal community.
Attendees had the opportunity to participate in a variety of sessions covering key topics such as succession planning, lawyer well-being, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. The event also included the swearing-in of the new State Bar President, Cindy V. Tisdale, who outlined her goals for the upcoming year, including promoting civility among opposing counsel and encouraging the use of the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program services.
The meeting featured notable keynote speakers, including former U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr, who addressed attendees at the Bar Leaders Recognition Luncheon, and Texas Supreme Court Senior Justice Debra H. Lehrmann, who, along with Timothy Berg, delivered the keynote at the Bench Bar Breakfast. Additionally, Chet Garner, host of PBS’ The Daytripper, spoke at the General Session Luncheon, providing insights and entertainment to the attendees.
This event is ideal for legal professionals seeking to stay informed about current trends, earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, and connect with peers and leaders in the field. The diverse range of sessions and speakers ensures that attendees gain valuable knowledge and resources to enhance their practice and professional growth.
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Speakers(36)
Allyson Newton Ho
Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Allyson Newton Ho is a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, specializing in appellate and constitutional law.
Andrew J. Dillon
Attorney at Dillon & Yudell LLP
Andrew J. Dillon is an attorney specializing in intellectual property law.
Bryan S. Davis
Attorney at Davis Law Group
Bryan S. Davis is an aviation litigator and Immediate Past Chair of the Aviation Law Section.
Buck Files
Attorney at Bain, Files, Jarrett & Harrison, P.C.
Buck Files is a criminal defense attorney and past president of the State Bar of Texas.
Chad Baruch
Attorney at Johnston Tobey Baruch
Chad Baruch is an appellate attorney and former Chair of the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors.
Chet Garner
Host at PBS' The Daytripper
Chet Garner is the creator and host of 'The Daytripper,' a PBS travel show exploring Texas culture and destinations.
Christopher W. Kirby
Attorney at Kirby Law Firm
Christopher W. Kirby is an attorney specializing in estate planning and probate law.
Craig Ball
Attorney and Forensic Technologist at Craig D. Ball, P.C.
Craig Ball is an attorney and certified computer forensic examiner specializing in electronic evidence.
Craig Jett
Attorney at Law Offices of Craig Jett
Craig Jett is a criminal defense attorney based in Dallas, Texas.
Daniel J. Micciche
Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Daniel J. Micciche is a partner at Akin Gump, focusing on tax law.
David Chaumette
Attorney at Chaumette PLLC
David Chaumette is an attorney specializing in business litigation and a former president of the Houston Bar Association.
Deandra Grant
Attorney at Hamilton Grant PC
Deandra Grant is an attorney specializing in DWI defense.
Debra H. Lehrmann
Senior Justice at Texas Supreme Court
Debra H. Lehrmann is a Senior Justice on the Texas Supreme Court, having served on the court since 2010.
Edward 'Chip' Wilkinson
Attorney at Wilkinson Law Firm
Edward 'Chip' Wilkinson is an attorney focusing on criminal appellate law.
Eliot Shavin
Attorney at Law Office of Eliot Shavin
Eliot Shavin is a civil rights attorney based in Dallas, Texas.
Erich M. Birch
Attorney at Birch, Becker & Moorman LLP
Erich M. Birch is an attorney specializing in environmental law.
Esther Chavez
Attorney at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Esther Chavez is an attorney focusing on consumer protection law.
Evin Dugas
Attorney at Dugas Law Firm
Evin Dugas is an attorney focusing on consumer and commercial law.
Grant Scheiner
Attorney at Scheiner Law Group, P.C.
Grant Scheiner is a criminal defense attorney based in Houston, Texas.
Gwendolyn Seale
Attorney at Mike Tolleson and Associates
Gwendolyn Seale is an attorney focusing on entertainment law, particularly in the music industry.
Hilda Galvan
Partner at Jones Day
Hilda Galvan is a partner at Jones Day, specializing in intellectual property litigation.
Hiram Sasser
Executive General Counsel at First Liberty Institute
Hiram Sasser is the Executive General Counsel for First Liberty Institute, focusing on religious liberty cases.
Hon. Andrew Wistrich
Former U.S. Magistrate Judge at United States District Court for the Central District of California
Hon. Andrew Wistrich served as a U.S. Magistrate Judge in the Central District of California from 1987 to 2018.
Jeffrey J. Rachlinski
Professor of Law at Cornell Law School
Jeffrey J. Rachlinski is a Professor of Law at Cornell Law School, specializing in psychology and law.
John G. Browning
Attorney at Spencer Fane LLP
John G. Browning is an attorney and former justice on the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas.
Kristen Brauchle
Attorney at Brauchle Law Firm PLLC
Kristen Brauchle is an attorney focusing on family law.
Larry Hance
Attorney at Hance Law Group
Larry Hance is an attorney specializing in collaborative family law.
Mark Unger
Attorney at The Unger Law Firm
Mark Unger is a family law attorney with a focus on technology integration in legal practice.
Melanie Phipps
Attorney at Phipps Law Firm
Melanie Phipps is an attorney specializing in construction law.
Michael Curran
Attorney at Curran Law Firm
Michael Curran is an attorney focusing on business and technology law.
Prof. Richard Alderman
Professor Emeritus at University of Houston Law Center
Prof. Richard Alderman is Professor Emeritus at the University of Houston Law Center, specializing in consumer law.
Riley Shaw
Assistant Criminal District Attorney at Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office
Riley Shaw serves as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney in Tarrant County, Texas.
Rocky Dhir
Attorney and Podcast Host at State Bar of Texas Podcast
Rocky Dhir is a Dallas-based attorney and the host of the State Bar of Texas Podcast.
Ron Chichester
Attorney and Technologist at Law Office of Ron Chichester
Ron Chichester is an attorney with expertise in technology law and cybersecurity.
Timothy Berg
Executive Committee Chair at Uniform Law Commission
Timothy Berg serves as the Executive Committee Chair of the Uniform Law Commission, an organization dedicated to drafting and promoting uniform laws.
William P. Barr
Former U.S. Attorney General at United States Department of Justice
William P. Barr served as the 77th and 85th Attorney General of the United States under Presidents George H.W. Bush and Donald Trump, respectively.
Event Details
- Date
- June 21-22, 2023
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Austin, United States
- JW Marriott Austin
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including attorneys, judges, and legal scholars.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation details for the 2023 Annual Meeting are not specified in the available information. Typically, such events offer CLE credits, including ethics hours.
- Attendees
- Hundreds of attorneys from across the state and beyond.