Continuing Legal Education Regulators Association Mid-Year Meeting - February 10-12, 2013
The Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel Austin, Texas
Conference Guide CONFERENCE GUIDE WELCOME TO AUSTIN!
We hope you enjoy the conference and your visit to Aus n. The CLEreg Planning Commi ee and Execu ve Commi ee have planned an exci ng conference for your professional educa on and enjoyment. About CLEreg CLEreg is the acronym for the Con nuing Legal Educa on Regulators’ Associa on. Our group has been providing educa on and networking opportuni es for regulators in Mandatory CLE jurisdic ons since 1986. CLEreg also connects members via a listserv that provides invaluable day‐to‐day support from peers. We currently represent 46 mandatory CLE jurisdic ons and welcome new and exis ng regulatory jurisdic ons from around the world to join us. In most jurisdic ons, regulatory du es include program accredita on and a orney record‐keeping du es for CLE program a endance. CLEreg also maintains an MCLE Guide to the rules and regula ons of each jurisdic on. For more informa on, see our website at www.clereg.org.
Aus n Planning Commi ee Katey Buggy (PA), Denise Cline, (OR), Elise Geltzer (NY), Ki y Hymel (LA), Jenny Hubach (NV), Sydnie Kuhre (UT), Dan Levering (PA), Julia Orzeske (IN), Angela Parks (AL), Teresa Seibert (TN), Nancy Smith (TX) CLEreg Execu ve Commi ee
Co‐Presidents: Angela Parks, (AL); Sydnie Kuhre, (UT) Vice President: Denise Cline, (OR) Secretary: Teresa Seibert, (TN) Treasurer: Nancy Smith, (TX) Past Presidents: Sydnie Kuhre, (UT); Elise Geltzer, (NY)
Special Thanks to Nancy Smith, the Texas MCLE Staff and the Texas State Bar for their generous support of the CLEreg Mid‐Year Mee ng here in Aus n!
Conference Registra on
Please register online at www.clereg.org Early Bird Registra on Fee (on or before January 25)………………………..$300.00 Late Registra on Fee (a er January 25) .……………………………..………….. $350.00 CLEreg Dinner Guest Fee ..………………………………………………………..………$50.00
Hotel Registra on Please call the InterCon nental Stephen F. Aus n at: direct (512) 457‐8800 or toll free (800) 496‐7621 by January 18th, 2013 and request the CLEreg group rate for hotel reserva ons. Remember to make your reserva ons early!
CLEreg Cancella on Policy CLEreg will refund the conference registra on fee (except for a $50 processing fee) if we receive a wri en cancella on and request for a refund on or before Friday, February 1, 2013. There will be no refunds on cancella ons received a er February 1, 2013.
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THE INTERCONTINENTAL STEPHEN F. AUSTIN HOTEL
BEAUX ARTS SPLENDOUR ON FAMED CONGRESS AVENUE Affec onately known as the "Stephen F" by na ve Aus nites, the InterCon nental Stephen F. Aus n has been part of the city scene for more than 60 years. A central loca on three blocks from the Capitol puts you within walking distance of the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, the University of Texas and the Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Heading south: From I‐35 Northbound, take exit 234B (12th Street/Capitol) Con nue un l you reach 8th Street. Turn right onto 8th Street, con nue un l you reach Congress. Turn le onto Congress, con nue un l you reach 7th Street. Turn le onto 7th Street. Hotel will be immediately on le . Heading north: From I‐35 Southbound, take exit 234C (6th‐12th). Turn le onto 6th Street. Con nue un l you reach Congress. Turn right onto Congress, con nue un l you reach 7th Street. Turn right onto Congress. Hotel will be immediately on le .
TRANSPORTATION
Aus n Bergstrom Interna onal (AUS) Distance 9 MI / 14.48 KM EAST to Hotel Taxi Charge (one way): $25.00 (USD) Time by taxi: 20 minutes
Exit Airport, turn Le to access ramp on Le onto TX‐71 West. Travel 5.1 miles, Exit onto I‐35 North. Travel 4.0 miles and Exit 234C /6th‐12th Sts. Turn le onto East 6th St. Turn right onto Congress Avenue and right onto 7th St, hotel on Le . Train Sta on Name: Amtrak Distance 1.0 MI / 1.61 KM WEST to Hotel From hotel, take 6th Street west to Lamar. Le on Lamar to train sta on at 5th and Lamar. The address is 250 North Lamar Boulevard, Aus n, TX 78703. DINING OPTIONS Austin Restaurants Include:
Perry’s Downtown Austin
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille is located downtown in the historic Norwood Tower, within easy walking distance of the Capital Complex and other downtown landmarks. This location features unique décor, patio seating and Perry’s award winning menu.
Manuel's MEXICAN Award winning Mexican Cooking in the heart of Downtown. Famous for its Margaritas and the Sunday Brunch with Live Music.
The Coffee Shop at the Hideout Theatre INTERNATIONAL Located at 617 Congress Ave is the Hideout Coffeehouse, right below the Hideout Theatre. Locally owned and operated, the coffeehouse is open morning to night, weekdays and weekends, and serves beer, wine, fresh sandwiches, pastries, Amys ice cream, as well as an assortment of beverages and coffee drinks. You can bring food and drink from the coffeehouse up into the theatre to enjoy during a performance.
South Congress Café INTERNATIONAL An Icon on SoCo, serving brunch all day and offering an extensive and eclectic dinner menu after 5 PM, the South Congress Cafe is known for its Boar Chili and Carrot Cake French Toast. Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 3 to 6 PM THINGS TO DO IN AUSTIN
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM
1165 Angelina St. Phone: (512) 974-4926 Region: East Categories: Cultural Arts, Galleries, Museums, Attractions, History Paying homage to Austin's African-American heritage, the museum features four galleries, a theater, dance studio, museum store and library. Tues., Thurs., 9:30am-8pm; Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:30am-6pm; Sat.
GERMAN TEXAN HERITAGE SOCIETY AMOA-ARTHOUSE AT LAGUNA GLORIA 507 E. 10th St. 3809 W. 35th Street Phone: (512) 482-0927 Phone: (512) 323-6380 Region: Downtown Region: Northwest Categories: Attractions, History Categories: Attractions, Museums, History The culture center features exhibits, gardens, a library for Beautifully landscaped grounds and historic villa on Lake German genealogy, German-Texana, annual cultural Austin. Villa: Tues., Wed., noon-4pm; Thurs.-Sun., 10am- celebrations and more. The house is also used as a school for 4pm; Grounds: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. German language classes
HARRY RANSOM CENTER AUSTIN HISTORIC WALKING TOURS 21st and Guadalupe Streets 1100 Congress Ave Phone: (512) 471-2972 Phone: (512) 478-0098 Region: Downtown Region: Downtown Categories: Attractions, Museums, Free Activities, History Categories: Walking Tours, History One of the world's finest cultural archives houses a rare Learn about the history and architecture of downtown Austin Gutenberg Bible, 30 million literary manuscripts, the on free, guided walking tours of Congress Ave., E. Sixth St. Watergate papers, the world's first photograph and "Gone with and the Bremond Block the Wind" collection.
CASWELL HOUSE LBJ PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY 1404 West Avenue 2313 Red River St. Phone: (512) 472-0779 Region: Downtown Phone: (512) 721-0200 Categories: Attractions, History Region: Downtown Built in 1899, this spectacular Victorian mansion houses the Categories: Austin Junior Forum. Available for special events. Call for Attractions, Museums, Free hours. Activities, History Currently, the LBJ Presidential ELISABET NEY MUSEUM Library is undergoing a massive redesign and core exhibits are 304 W. 44th Street closed. The Library will re-open Phone: (512) 458-2255 on December 22, 2012, on Region: University of Texas what would have been Lady Categories: Attractions, Museums, Free Activities, History Bird Johnson's 100th. Originally the home and studio of German born sculptress Elisabet Ney, the museum displays many of her works, as well as furnishings and sculpting tools. Wed.-Sat. 10a.m. - 5p.m.; ART ON 5TH Sun. 12-5p.m. 1501 W. Fifth St. Austin TX 78703 Tel: (512) 481-1111 FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM Austin’s largest contemporary gallery (over 6,000 square feet), is proud of its eclectic collection of artists and its 802 San Marcos museum-like setting. As the only commercial gallery ever Phone: (512) 472-8180 voted “Best in Austin,” and multiple times at that, Austinites Region: Downtown and visitors alike continue to applaud the colorful and diverse Categories: Attractions, Museums, History gathering of local, Texas, national and international artists. The oldest standing frame structure in Austin served as the diplomatic outpost of France during the days of the Republic of Texas. Restructured detached Creole kitchen. Tues.-Sun. 1- 4:15p.m
LITTLEFIELD HOUSE Whitis and 24th st. Phone: (512) 471-5020 Region: Downtown Categories: Attractions, History The Littlefield Home, a haunted home built in 1894 for Mayor George Washington Littlefield, sits on the edge of the original Forty Acres at The University of Texas at Austin
CLEreg MID‐YEAR MEETING AGENDA AND CONFERENCE SCHEDULE “In Harmony in the Music City”
Sunday, February 10 4:00 – 5:00 pm Registra on
Monday, February 11 8:00 – 9:00 am Registra on and Con nental Breakfast 9:00 – 9:30 am President’s Welcome and Introduc ons of A endees Co‐President Sydnie Kuhre (UT), Co‐President Angela Parks (AL) 9:30 – 10:00 am Welcome & a Brief History of MCLE in Texas Hull Youngblood, Jr., Esquire 10:00‐10:15 am Break 10:15–11:45 am Special Presenta on: “Is CLE a Good Thing?” Only a handful of jurisdic ons in the United States lack minimum or mandatory CLE rules. A er reviewing an ar cle from Illinois that speculated that its new mandatory CLE rules might contribute to a drop off in disciplinary ac ons in that state, some CLEreg members tasked two law students to research the ques on of if CLEs are a good thing. The students are taking a sta s cal approach to look at a disciplinary ac ons in a small number of states in a search for their answer. Find out the preliminary results and ask ques ons about how this research could be conducted in your state. Presenters: Chris Zeigler and Jus n Kuhn
11:45 – 1:00 pm Lunch on your own 1:00‐2:00 pm Panel Discussion: CLE Credit for Pro Bono Activity Ten states have rules which allow for CLE credit to be earned through forms of pro bono activity. As society continues to look for ways to increase and expand access to justice and legal education boards explore broader concepts of learning, the question and merits of CLE credit for pro bono surface with more regularity. A panel of representatives from states which recognize pro bono service as CLE will discuss their rules, procedures and general mechanics of this model. 2:00 – 3:30 pm Roundtables: CLEreg’s Tradi onal Discussion on Current Regulatory Issues Distance Learning: Accredita on, Policies and Procedures The Paperless Office Handling Non‐Prac cing Lawyers & A orney Hardships 3:30 pm Adjourn 6:00 pm CLEreg Dinner at the Moonshine Pa o Bar and Grill Tuesday, February 12 8:00 – 9:00 am Con nental Breakfast 9:00 – 9:30 am Business Mee ng 9:30‐10:30 am What’s new in your state? State by state accounts of emerging issues, new developments and regional trends in MCLE 10:30‐10:45 am Break 10:45‐11:30 am MCLE 101 This session revisits the basics of regula ng CLE. It will be useful as a primer for new regulators and board members or as a refresher for those who have “been in the biz” for a while. Facilitators: Shontrai Irving Indiana Commission Member & Julia Orzeske Indiana Execu ve Director 11:30 am Adjourn Welcome & Brief History of MCLE in Texas
D. Hull Youngblood, Jr., Esquire
Hull is a prolific writer and speaker on legal topics, including contract drafting, indemnification, financing, and ethics. He is one of the country’s most sought after legal education speakers, having given more than 200 presentations in Texas, California, Florida, Hawaii, Colorado, Washington, Arkansas, Tennessee, and the District of Columbia. Selected publications and presentations during just the last few years are listed below.
Hull has been a leader in improving education for lawyers for 25 years, has served the State Bar of Texas in many leadership roles, and was one of the three founders of the San Antonio Bar Foundation. Hull also claims to be a “part-time professional” magician, and recently served as President of the Texas Association of Magicians.
Education & Honors Baylor University, Waco, Texas, BBA, 1974 Baylor University School of Law, JD, 1976 1st Place - Baylor Mock Trial Competition, 1976 Outstanding Advocate Award, 1976
Admissions Texas United States District Court, Western, Southern and Northern Districts of Texas United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Claims Court, Washington, D.C
Selected Professional Activities Co-Founder & Fellow, San Antonio Bar Foundation (Trustee, 1984-1987) Member, State Bar of Texas (Chair of Board of Directors, 1987-1988; Director 1985-1988; Executive Committee Member, 1986-1989; Chair of MCLE Committee, 2000-2004; Continuing Legal Education Committee Member, 2008-2011) Member, Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism (Trustee, 2004-2007; Vice Chair of Board of Trustees, 2005- 2007) Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation (Chair of the Fellows, 2006-2007; Vice Chairman of the Fellows, 2005-2006; Secretary of the Fellows, 2004-2005; Sustaining Life Fellow, 1984 to date)
Other Activities Member, Texas Association of Magicians (President, 2009-2010; Chair, 2010 TAOM Convention; Vice President, 2008-2009; Order of Willard Member, 2009) Member, Society of American Magicians (Chair – International Insurance Committee, 2006-2009; Member, Assembly #206, Austin, Texas, 2004 to date; President, Assembly #206, Austin, Texas, 2008 & 2009) Member, International Brotherhood of Magicians (Member, Ring 18 – San Antonio, Texas, 2007 to date; Member, Ring 60 – Austin, Texas, 2005 to date)
Publications and Presentations “Top 5 Things To Consider Before Building a Jail” – panelist, Texas Jail Association, 2011 “Seven Deadly Sins of Boilerplate” – author/presenter, 29th Annual Colorado Advanced Real Estate Seminar, Real Estate Section of the Colorado Bar Association, 2011 “Risk Transfer Provisions in Commercial Contracts” – webcast panelist, Strafford Publications, 2011 “Drafting and Enforcing Complex Indemnification Provisions” – co-author, The Practical Lawyer, August 2010 “Drafting Indemnification Provisions for LLC’s and Partnerships” – author, Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies, University of Houston Law Foundation, 2010 “Seven Deadly Sins of Boilerplate” – author/presenter, Business Strategies, State Bar of Texas, 2010 “Drafting and Enforcing Complex Indemnification Provisions” – webcast panelist & course director, ALI-ABA, 2009 “Protecting and Piercing the Corporate Veil – How to Protect the Owners; How to Get the Responsible Party” – author, Advising Small & Mid-size Businesses, University of Houston Law Foundation, 2008 “Failure to Fund and Unfunded Obligations” – author, Suing, Defending and Negotiating with Financial Institutions, State Bar of Texas, 2008 “Indemnification: Drafting Complex Provisions” – webcast panelist & course director, State Bar of Texas, 2008 GROUP DINNER ‐ Monday, February 11 @ 6 pm
Moonshine Pa o Bar & Grill www.moonshinegrill.com
Moonshine Pa o Bar & Grill is housed in a part of the old Waterloo Compound, an original grouping of some of the very oldest commercial buildings in Aus n. Located where the preAus n 1835 se lement of Waterloo was established, Moonshine is steeped in the early history of the city.
In 1852, a German se ler named Henry F. Ho eintz built a log cabin in the northwest corner of the Waterloo Compound. Ho eintz hauled freight to and from Mexico and also sold goods from a spring wagon he drove around the village of Aus n and into surrounding coun es. Shortly a er construc ng the cabin, which was taken down in 1866, Ho eintz built a small building nearby to serve as a warehouse for his store of trade goods and as a corncrib for his mule team. This building later became known as the “Sunday House.”
The Sunday House, now over 150 years old, earned its name because of a common arrangement between city and rural German se lers; on Saturdays, Ho einz would empty his goods from the Sunday House and let rural families stay overnight, so that they could visit the markets and a end Sunday Church in Aus n the next morning. There are 65 historic Sunday Houses in Fredericksburg and another 35 in the New Braunfels area, and while there used to be more than 30 in Aus n, over the years they have been torn down one by one. Ho einz’s Sunday House is now the last one standing in Aus n. The cedar posts and limestone walls are original, as are the ceiling and the interior beams. The brick floor was added in the early 1900s. The Sunday House is now a popular space to hold a small private event at Moonshine, and certainly one of the most unique dining rooms in all of Aus n.
In 1854 Ho einz purchased the Waterloo Compound (the land extending from Red River to Waller Creek) from the State of Texas for $112 and built a two story building of Aus n "stack" limestone and yellow pine on the southwest corner. He used the large room on the ground floor as a dry goods store and the upper floor as his residence. The ground floor of the building is Moonshine’s main indoor dining area.
Ho einz’s daughter, Catherine Louise, married Adolph “Dutchy” Reissig in 1866. Adolph built, adjoining the store, a large room that became a domino parlor and a saloon. There is a large cellar below the saloon and it is said that there Dutchy made wine from Mustang grapes grown on the property. Today, Moonshine stores its extensive wine collec on in the same cellar. In the late 1870s the Carriage House was built for the carriages of the two families, and today func ons as Moonshine’s Carriage House Bar. The Sunday House and Carriage House remain the only true examples of their architectural style le in Aus n. In 1880, Ho eintz died and the Reissig family purchased the store and property from the estate. The saloon operated un l shortly a er Prohibi on ended, when a large door was cut through to the store. It became one large dry goods store, which stayed in business un l 1952, owned and operated by the Reissig family. The store had then been open for 98 con nuous years.
Between 1952 and today, the building has been operated by a number of small businesses and has seen many careful restora ons. Established in 2003, Moonshine is the second restaurant to occupy the space. The Ho eintz‐Reissig Store, as it is officially known, is on the Na onal Register of Historic Places, and is an important part of Aus n’s cultural and architectural heritage. SAVE THE DATE CLEreg Annual Meeting August 4-6, 2013
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