26th Annual Bench Bar Conference Brochure

Bench, Bar, Beach & Boating

26th Annual Bench Bar Conference

October 5-7, 2017 Horseshoe Bay Resort in the Texas Hill Country

2017 Bench Bar Conference Co-Chairs Stefanie D. Bradshaw, Quentin Brogdon, Steven W. Bruneman, David W. Elrod, Hon. Bonnie L. Goldstein, Brian P. Lauten, Mary L. Scott and Kay L. Van Wey Registration: Because of limited space, registration and attendance at the conference is limited to lawyers and judges only. We ask that non-lawyer spouses and guests not attend this conference.

SINGLE ROOMS ARE LIMITED! Attire: CASUAL ATTIRE ONLY MCLE Credit: 6.75 Hours including 4 Hours of Ethics Tax Deduction: An income tax deduction may be allowed for expenses of education including a portion of travel, meals and lodging directly related to maintaining and improving skills for professional improvement.

Location: Approximately 4 hours from Dallas. Take IH-35 South to Georgetown and take the Hwy. 29 West exit to Burnet. Take 281 South to Marble Falls. Go through Marble Falls (stop at the Bluebonnet CafĂŠ in Marble Falls if you are hungry for good home-cooking). Cross over the bridge in Marble Falls; turn right on FM 2147 which is at the first stoplight after the bridge. Go about 5.25 miles to the main entrance of the hotel. Destination will be on your right.

Scholarships: Scholarship funds are very limited. Contact Rhonda Thornton at rthornton@dallasbar.org for an application. First-time attendee scholarships will be considered first and applicants must have a financial need to be eligible for a scholarship.

Meet your Judges at the Conference!

Hon. Jennifer Bennett Hon. Brandon Birmingham Hon. Jason E. Boatright Hon. Ada Brown Hon. Tena T. Callahan Hon. David W. Evans Hon. Molly Francis Hon. Carl Ginsberg Hon. Bonnie L. Goldstein Hon. Mark Greenberg Hon. Martin J. Hoffman Hon. Jim Jordan Hon. Liz Lang-Miers Hon. Gracie Lewis Hon. Kenneth H. Molberg Hon. Maricela S. Moore Hon. Lana Myers Hon. Monica M. Purdy Hon. David J. Schenck Hon. S. Craig Smith Hon. Ken Tapscott Hon. C. Andrew Ten Eyck Hon. Brenda Hull Thompson Hon. Emily G. Tobolowsky Hon. Bill Whitehill Hon. Staci Williams

Discounts: BEFORE August 11, 2017. NO REFUNDS ALLOWED AFTER AUGUST 25, 2017.

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2017 Major Donors

Benefiting the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program Platinum Sponsor

Aldous \ Walker, LLP Point Multimedia Veritext Deposition Services

Gold Sponsors

Deans & Lyons Godwin Bowman & Martinez PC Haynes and Boone, LLP Locke Lord LLP Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP Sayles Werbner, P.C. Veritas Vinson & Elkins LLP

Silver Sponsors

Akerman LLP Barnes & Thornburg LLP Burford & Ryburn Chamblee, Ryan, Kershaw & Anderson, P.C. Gruber Elrod Johansen Hail Shank LLP Hance Law Group, PC Jones Day

Brousseau Naftis & Massingill Dedman Law, PLLC Estes Thorne & Carr PLLC Freeman Law, PLLC Grau Law Group Johnston Tobey Baruch P.C. Kessler Collins, P.C

K & L Gates Lackey Hershman, L.L.P. Nix Patterson & Roach, LLP Polsinelli Sifford, Anderson & Co., P.C. Verner Brumley Mueller Parker

Bronze Sponsors

Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch & Ungerman, L.L.P. Sorrels, Udashen & Anton Stacy Conder Allen, LLP Thompson & Knight Foundation Van Wey Law

Thank you for your support!

2017 Bench Bar Schedule Thursday, October 5

Thursday Speaker

10:00 am Registration Opens Registration Desk 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Lunch Outside Granite Ballroom 12:00 pm President’s Welcome Rob Crain, Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP

Kimberly Papillon

12:15-3:30 pm The Neuroscience of Decision Making in the Law Kimberly Papillon Granite Ballroom 3:30-3:40 pm

Break

3:40-4:40 pm Reflections & Feedback – Judges’ Perspectives on Workshop and Courtroom Application See room assignments on tables

Trial Lawyer of the Year

6:00 pm Trial Lawyer of the Year Reception honoring Charla G. Aldous, Aldous \ Walker LLP sponsored by Aldous \ Walker LLP Whitewater Patio 7:00 pm Trial Lawyer of the Year Dinner Charla G. Aldous, Aldous \ Walker LLP

Charla G. Aldous

9:00-10:00 pm Judicial Social with live music by Whiskey Pants sponsored by Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP,

Dunn Sheehan LLP and McCullough Mediation Yacht Club Pool 9:00 pm Karaoke & Hospitality Suite sponsored by Veritext Deposition Services Paseo Suite 3100

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Friday, October 6 7:00 am Fun Run - Meet at main entrance sponsored by Shipp Mediation Get your workout in early!

Join us for an early-morning 3K on the picturesque resort property.

7:30 am Mindfulness & Meditation for Lawyers & Judges Lisa Blue, Baron & Blue Cedar Room 7:30 - 9:30 am Breakfast Granite Ballroom 8:30-9:00 am Fundamentals of Preserving Error at Trial Moderator:

Kirsten M. CastaĂąeda, Alexander Dubose Jefferson & Townsend LLP Panelists:

Hon. Ada Brown, Fifth District Court of Appeals

Hon. Liz Lang-Miers, Fifth District Court of Appeals

Hon. Bill Whitehill, Fifth District Court of Appeals Granite Ballroom

Friday Speakers Kirsten M. CastaĂąeda

Hon. Ada Brown

Hon. Liz Lang-Miers

Hon. Bill Whitehill

Friday, October 6 cont.

9:00-9:30 am Without Fire, Food, Drink or Candle (or Even Tobacco)

Jury Service in the 18th Century and the Trial of Thomas Hardy

for High Treason Hon. Jim Jordan, 160th District Court Granite Ballroom 9:30-10:30 am Reflections on U.S. v. Watts Mikal Watts, Watts Guerra LLP Granite Ballroom 10:30-10:40 am

Break

10:40-11:25 am Fireside Chat with Legendary Practitioner Rusty Hardin Rusty Hardin, Rusty Hardin & Associates, P.C., Interviewed by Paul Stafford, Thompson & Knight LLP Granite Ballroom 11:25 am

Announcements

11:30 am Lunch

with live music by Whiskey Pants Aster Lawn

Friday Speakers Hon. Jim Jordan

Mikal Watts

Rusty Hardin

Paul Stafford

Bench, Bar, Beach & Boating

12:30-4:00 pm Lake and Land Activities Boating on the Lake • Pontoon Boats sponsored by Sayles Werbner, P.C. • Sailboats/Flying Scots under the direction of Skippers Red Dog Jones and Anderson Jones • Ski Boats Land Activities • Beach Olympics – bocce ball, bean bag toss, relays and more • Trivia • Yacht Club Pool Open • Live Music by Whiskey Pants 5:00 pm

It’s 5:00 Somewhere - Bar’s Open

6:00 pm BBQ Dinner Aster Lawn 7:00 pm

Whiskey Pants by the Water

8:00 pm Hospitality Suite Open sponsored by Veritext Deposition Services

Saturday, October 7 7:00 - 9:00 am Breakfast Lantana Grill

DALLAS BAR ASSOCIATION’S 26 TH ANNUAL BENCH BAR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Horseshoe Bay Resort · Texas Hill Country – October 5-6, 2017 Deadline to Register for Early Bird Special Rate: 5 p.m. FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2017!

Please note: Due to limited pace, only lawyers, judges and speakers may register and attend this conference. Due to guarantees to the hotel, any cancellations must be received in writing to the DBA no later than 5 p.m. August, 25.

All CANCELLATIONS prior to August 25, 2017 will be assessed a $50 cancellation fee. NO REFUNDS AFTER AUGUST 25, but substitutions are allowed. There are no space guarantees and rooms are limited. Payment must be made BEFORE registration is guaranteed.

** PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE YOUR OWN HOTEL RESERVATION THROUGH HORESHOE BAY RESORT HOTEL**

RE GI ST R A NT I NFO RM A TIO N

EV E NT RE GI ST R AT IO N

Name: ___________________________________________________________ Name on Badge (if different): _______________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________

Registration fee includes meals starting with lunch Thursday and extending through breakfast Saturday, CLE credit, complimentary cocktail receptions and numerous recreational activities.

DBA Member Rates – Received by 8/11/17 Early Bird Special  $395 Young Lawyer Early Bird Special

(Initially Licensed in 2012 or Later in ANY State)

Firm/Company: ___________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________ Primary Area of Practice:  Civil

 Criminal

 Family

 Mediation

 Probate

Number of Lawyers in Dallas Office: _______________________________________ Number of Years Licensed: _________________ Current Judge?

 Yes

 No

T-shirt Size: _________________

First Time to Attend?

 Yes

 No

P A YM E NT I NFO RM A TI ON Please Make Checks Payable to DBA Community Service Fund Name on Card: __________________________________________________ Card #___________________________________________________________ Exp: _______ / _______

Billing Zip Code: ___________________________

I, the undersigned, assume full and complete responsibility for any injury or accident which may occur during my participation in the events. I hereby release and hold harmless the sponsors, promoters and all other persons and entities associated with the event or their agents or employees or otherwise.

I have read the foregoing and certify my agreement by this signature.

Signature of Participant: ___________________________________________________

 $375

DBA Member Rate – Received after 8/11/17 Member Regular Rate  $525 Non-Member Rate

 $625

Add Late Registration Fee (after 9/29/17)

 $100

On-Site Registration Fee (Hotel Room Not Guaranteed)

 $825

I’d like to make a donation toward a scholarship to enable another lawyer to attend (tax deductible).

 $______

Thursday Motorcycle from Belo to Horseshoe Bay

 Yes

Friday Fun Run (7 a.m.)  Yes Lake Activities (sail boats, pontoon and motor boats)  Yes Land Activities (bocce ball, bean bag toss, trivia & more)  Yes Raffle 1 Ticket 3 Tickets

 $10  $25

Total Amount Due

$

NO R E F U ND S A F T E R AU G U S T 2 5 !

MAKE YOUR ROOM RESERVATION! (877) 258-4512 - http://bit.ly/2rhuEbB

Mention the Dallas Bar Association room block to get your rate of $162 per night. Discounted rooms available on first-come, first-served basis. Please read hotel deposit and cancellation policies as outlined in the event brochure & hotel communications.

Please return form and fees to Shawna Bush 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201  Fax: 214.220.7465  sbush@dallasbar.org