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Texas Minority Counsel Program
26th
Annual
Conference
October 17-19, 2018
Houston, Texas
The Westin Houston, Memorial City
Vexels, www.vexels.com
Counsel Connections Education Networking
26TH ANNUAL | TEXAS MINORITY COUNSEL PROGRAM
The Texas Minority Counsel Program (TMCP) is the premier client development, networking, and CLE
event for attorneys in Texas. The TMCP was created in 1993 by the State Bar of Texas Diversity in the
Profession Committee with the mission of increasing opportunities for minority, women, and LGBT
attorneys who provide legal services to corporate and governmental clients, and to expose organizations
to the legal talent of diverse attorneys in Texas. Since its inception, the TMCP has been instrumental in
enhancing opportunities for diverse attorneys.
Message from the TMCP Chairs Why Attend? Here’s What to Expect:
On behalf of the Office of • 500+ attendees
Minority Affairs and the 2018 • Learn from some of the state’s
Steering Committee of the leading legal experts during the
TMCP, we invite you to attend CLE program designed for practical
use by both in-house and outside
the 26th Annual Texas Minority counsel
Counsel Program in Houston,
• Opportunities for one-on-one
Texas from October 17-19, meetings between diverse lawyers
2018. Come find out why this and corporations
nationally recognized program Jesús J. Castillón
Morgan, Lewis & • Incomparable networking events
is one of the best legal diversity Bockius LLP including dine-arounds, the
conferences in the country! spa retreat, golf tournament,
receptions, and more
The TMCP’s unique format • Participate in one of our pipeline
provides valuable CLE credit initiatives designed to reach
and outstanding networking elementary students and/or law
school students
opportunities which maximize
the opportunity for attorneys
to connect, develop future
professional relationships and DOWNLOAD
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17
Networking Through Service Golf Tournament Spa Retreat Conference Registration
sponsored by Golf pros and beginners alike will Enjoy a relaxing spa treatment and 6:00-7:00 Registration
Develop your network while making enjoy a fun afternoon of competition network with fellow TMCP spa
a difference! In-house attorneys and and networking at Topgolf. attendees at ZaSpa at Hotel ZaZa. Welcome Reception
outside counsel visit local schools sponsored by our Barrister Sponsors
in the host city and work together 1:45-2:00 Player check-in 11:00-5:00 Spa appointments
in teams to present a curriculum 2:00-4:00 Golf 6:00-7:00 Reception
Spa registrants will be emailed
designed to educate and encourage 4:00-5:00 Golf Reception
elementary students to pursue instructions on selecting a service Join us for the official TMCP
careers in the legal profession. It is Detailed information will be emailed and booking an appointment. Welcome Reception where you
free to participate but registration is to golf registrants before the event. Appointments are for Wednesday, can mingle with other TMCP
required. Sign up by selecting this option October 17, 2018 ONLY. Sign up attendees, presenters, and in-
on the registration form in this by selecting this option on the house counsel in a relaxed and
If you are interested in participating
on Wednesday morning or would brochure, or by including it with your registration form in this brochure, informal setting.
like additional information, email: conference registration online at or by including it with your Drawing for airline tickets
MinorityAffairs@TexasBar.com. www.TexasBar.com/TMCP. conference registration online at: sponsored by
The deadline to register for Networking www.TexasBar.com/TMCP. Must be present to win
Through Service is October 1.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18
8:15-9:00 Conference Registration 9:15-10:30 General Counsel Panel 1.25 hrs (.5 ethics)
Moderator: Travis Torrence, Houston KEYNOTE AWARDS LUNCHEON
Breakfast sponsored by our Shell Oil Company sponsored by
Advocate Sponsors
Catharine Ellingsen,Phoenix, AZ
9:00-9:15 Welcome and Orientation Republic Services Inc. 11:45-12:15 TMCP Awards Presentation:
Executive Director, State Bar of Texas Corporate Counsel of the Year
Fermeen F. Fazal, Houston Trailblazer of the Year
Trey Apffel, Austin UniversalPegasus International Lifetime Achievement
Chair, Diversity in the Prof. Committee Brett J. Hart, Chicago, IL 12:15-1:00 Keynote Presentation .75 hr
Glenwood F. Hill II, Dallas United Airlines, Inc. A Name Worth Fighting For: How
Preston Hollow Capital, LLC Molly Slusher, Dallas Being Asian Got Me Into Trouble
Co-Chair, TMCP Steering Committee Blue Star Innovation Partners, L.P. Simon Tam, Nashville, TN
Jesús J. Castillón, Houston Founder/Bassist of The Slants
Brandy Treadway, Plano
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP J. C. Penney Company, Inc.
1:00-1:30 Networking Break
Co-Chair, TMCP Steering Committee 10:30-10:45 Networking Break
Mike Henning, Houston 1:30-5:15 Concurrent Breakout Sessions
10:45-11:15 Roundtable Discussions
United Airlines, Inc. up to .5 hr (up to .5 ethics) (All presentations are recorded and can be viewed
afterward online for MCLE credit following the
Networking Break
11:15-11:45 conference. See FREE ONLINE BENEFITS on page 5.)
TRACK A: Litigation TRACK B: Transactional TRACK C: Professional Development
1:30-2:00 The Role of Social Media in 1:30-2:00 Mergers and Acquisitions Update 1:30-2:00 Branding Without Buzzwords:
Employment .5 hr .5 hr How to Make Your Practice
Eva C. Shih, Spring Greg Hidalgo, Dallas More Authentic, Successful, and
Exxon Mobil Corporation Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Compelling No MCLE Credit
Mary Kathryn (“MK”) Paynter, Austin
Big Cheese Brands
2:00-2:45 How to Protect Your Clients in a 2:00-2:45 Intellectual Property Law Update 2:00-2:45 Road Map to In-House: Avoiding the
New Privacy and Cybersecurity .75 hr Potholes No MCLE Credit
Paradigm .75 hr George W. Jordan III, Houston Moderator: Gus Torres, Houston
Suchi Pahi, Washington D.C. Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP Prime Natural Resources
Rally Health Vishal Patel, Dallas Derek Lipscombe, Plano
John V. Trevino, Jr., Dallas Thompson & Knight LLP Toyota Motor North America
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP Lisa Modica, Houston
Halliburton Company
Elena Villasenor Sullivan, San Antonio
USAA
2:45-3:15 Effective Opening and Closing 2:45-3:15 Tips for Transactional Attorneys 2:45-3:15 Avoid A Fizzle and Find Your Sizzle:
Statements .5 hr .5 hr Tips for Becoming a More Effective
Lamont A. Jefferson, San Antonio Natalie L. Arbaugh, Dallas Speaker No MCLE Credit
Jefferson Cano Winston & Strawn LLP Kacy Miller, Dallas
CourtroomLogic Consulting
3:15-3:30 Networking Break 3:15-3:30 Networking Break 3:15-3:30 Networking Break
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TRACK A: Litigation TRACK B: Transactional TRACK C: Professional Development
3:30-4:00 Defending Goliath: Strategies for 3:30-4:00 You’ve Signed a Term Sheet for 3:30-4:00 Creating A Strategic Plan for Your
Defending Corporate Clients at Equity Financing. Now What? .5 hr Career No MCLE Credit
Trial .5 hr Andy Smetana, Austin Precious Williams Owodunni, Houston
Noelle M. Reed, Houston Vinson & Elkins LLP Mountaintop Consulting
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher &
Flom LLP
4:00-4:30 Baby Boomers, Generation X, 4:00-4:30 Tax Considerations for Structuring 4:00-4:30 Diversity: Beyond the Business Case
Millennials, and Generation a Transaction .5 hr .5 hr ethics
Z: Communicating with Four Jonathan Macke, Dallas Marredia Crawford, Houston
Generations in the Jury Box .5 hr Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Baker & McKenzie LLP
Mary Noffsinger, Ph.D., Dallas Sarah Tobin, Houston
CSI Litigation Psychology, LLC Direct Energy
Courtroom Sciences, Inc.
4:30-5:15 Judges’ Panel .75 hr (.25 ethics) 4:30-5:15 Cryptocurrency and Blockchain’s 4:30-5:15 “Pitch Perfect”: Effective Client
Moderator: Hon. Robert L. Pitman, Intersection With Your Business Pitches and RFP Responses .75 hr
Austin & San Antonio .75 hr Moderator: Jill B. Louis, Dallas
United States District Court, James A. Cox, Dallas K&L Gates
Western District of Texas Jones Day Amy Blumrosen, Houston
Hon. George C. Hanks, Jr., Galveston Ali Dhanani, Houston Baker Hughes, a GE company
United States District Court, Baker Botts L.L.P.
Southern District of Texas Gregory Brown, The Woodlands
Hon. Daryl L. Moore, Houston Beusa Energy, LLC
333rd Civil Court Joseph Cistulli, Irving
Hon. Rose G. Reyna, Edinburg Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
206th District Court
4:00-5:00 Law Student Reception sponsored by AT&T Open to all TMCP attendees
5:15-6:30 Networking Reception sponsored by our Chancellor Sponsors
7:00-8:30 Dine-Arounds
9:00-12:00 TMCP Party Drawing for airline tickets sponsored by Must be present to win
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
8:15-9:00 Breakfast sponsored by our 10:15-10:45 Attorney-Client Privilege: Lessons Rayford O. Irvin, Houston
Counselor Sponsors Learned From President Trump Equal Employment Opportunity
8:50-9:00 Announcements and Michael Cohen .5 hr ethics Commission
Meredith J. Duncan, Houston
9:00-9:30 Texas Supreme Court Update .5 hr 11:45-12:15 Networking Break
University of Houston Law Center
Hon. Jeffrey V. Brown, Austin 12:15-1:00 Luncheon Presentation: Life After
Supreme Court of Texas 10:45-11:45 #MeToo: the Movement, the Law,
Life: How a Jail-House Lawyer
and the Corporate Impact 1 hr
9:30-10:00 Developing Law on LGBTQ Rights Convinced President Obama to
Moderator: Punam Kaji, Fort Worth
in the Workplace .5 hr Set Him Free No MCLE Credit
Ben E. Keith Company
Greg Nevins, Dallas Jason Hernandez, Dallas
Lambda Legal Fred Gaona, Dallas Soros Justice Fellow
Gray Reed & McGraw LLP
10:00-10:15 Networking Break 1:00 Closing remarks
Caroline Harrison, Fort Worth Drawing for two airline tickets
Dowell Pham Harrison LLP sponsored by
Must be present to win
COUNSEL | CONNECTIONS
WHAT TMCP Counsel Connections are brief meetings between law
firm attorneys and representatives from corporate and government HOW Corporate and government representatives interested in conducting Counsel
legal departments to discuss outside counsel opportunities. These Connections on behalf of their company should complete the Counsel Connections
15-minute one-on-one meetings are held during designated times Form found at www.TexasBar.com/TMCP/CounselConnections.
on Thursday and Friday of the conference. TMCP Counsel Connections Law firm attorneys interested in participating should select the option when
provide a great first step for diverse lawyers and their firms to be registering for the conference. An email receipt will include a link to upload: a
considered for future work. Although the conference is not a job fair, personal résumé and/or a firm résumé which can include a narrative description
and there is no guarantee that work will be obtained, these meetings of the firm’s practice, area(s) of expertise, and office locations. Registration and
provide an excellent opportunity to form new business relationships. résumé(s) must be received by August 24, 2018.
A list of participating companies and more information can be found In-house representatives will review résumés to choose to meet those who may
online at www.TexasBar.com/TMCP/CounselConnections. have the skill sets needed by their organization, either now or in the future. Law
WHEN Thursday, October 18: 9:15-10:15, 1:30-3:15, 3:30-5:15; firm attorneys will be notified via email at least one week prior to the conference.
Those who miss the résumé submission deadline, or are not selected, have
Friday, October 19: 9:00-10:00, 10:15-11:45
opportunities to network with in-house counsel at the conference through the
various events including the dine-arounds, golf tournament, receptions, spa retreat,
and Networking Through Service project.
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CONFERENCE | INFORMATION CONFERENCE HOTEL
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 24, 2018 Register by this deadline and save The Westin Houston, Memorial City
$50. Law firm attorneys interested in participating in the Counsel Connections should register 945 Gessner Road
and upload their résumé by this date to be considered by participating companies during the Houston, Texas 77024
selection process. (See page 4 for more information.)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS & PARKING Rooms have been blocked at the Westin Houston
Memorial City at a discounted rate of $189/night on a space-available basis. For reservations,
contact the Westin at (281) 501-4300 and mention the TMCP. The reserved block of rooms
may fill up before the deadline of September 24, 2018. Parking: Discounted self-parking for
registered guests within the group block is $9/day or overnight; Valet is $26/day.
COMPLIMENTARY SPONSOR REGISTRATIONS Sponsoring organizations are entitled to
complimentary registration(s). First, a sponsorship form should be submitted on behalf of
the company. Download the Sponsorship Opportunities brochure at www.TexasBar.com/
TMCP. Second, a conference registration form should be submitted for each complimentary
attendee. To claim a complimentary sponsor registration, check the “sponsor” box in Section TMCP Group Rate: $189/night
4. If applicable to your sponsorship level, indicate golf or spa as the complimentary networking Deadline: September 24, 2018
event in Section 2. Reservations: (281) 501-4300
À LA CARTE REGISTRATIONS À la carte registrations are for individuals who would like to
attend the Keynote Awards Luncheon or the social events but do not plan on registering for GOLF
the entire conference. The “Social Events Only” registration allows access to the Wednesday Topgolf Houston - Katy
Welcome Reception, the Thursday Networking Reception, and the Thursday night TMCP 1030 Memorial Brook Boulevard
Party. Houston, Texas 77084
FREE ONLINE BENEFITS Videos of the presentations and PDFs of the materials will be
available online for registrants starting 8 to 10 weeks after the course. Provide your email
address when registering to be notified when and how these benefits may be accessed.
There is no extra charge; it’s included with your registration! Note: presentation lengths may
vary from that which was advertised.
REGISTERED BUT CAN’T ATTEND? Take the course online later so you can still earn MCLE
credit and receive the course materials. See FREE ONLINE BENEFITS section above.
SUBSTITUTIONS To transfer your registration to a colleague, call (800) 204-2222, ext. 1538.
REFUNDS Refund requests must be received by 5:00 p.m. CST on Friday, October 12, 2018,
by email to MinorityAffairs@TexasBar.com. Registrations will not be refunded after this date.
JUDGES Active Texas State, County, and Federal, Administrative Law Judges, Hearing SPA
Examiners, and Judge’s Staff Attorneys may attend for free, provided: (1) the course is
directly related to the judge’s/tribunal’s jurisdiction, (2) the judge is a full-time judge or retired ZaSpa at Hotel ZaZa
under the judicial retirement system, and (3) space is available for all paying registrants. This 5701 Main Street
privilege does not extend to prosecutors, receivers, trustees, other court staff, or persons Houston, Texas 77005
serving part-time in a judicial capacity. Actual attendance is required to receive course
materials.
COURSE MATERIALS are provided as a PDF download prior to the conference. You will receive
an email when the download is accessible at TexasBarCLE.com.
OUT-OF-STATE CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT If you are applying for continuing
education credit with another state, please pick up a Uniform Certificate of Attendance at on-
site registration. Attendees are responsible for filling out the form and submitting it directly
to other entities for credit.
DISCLAIMER By registering for the TMCP, all attendees and speakers acknowledge they may
be photographed during the conference. They agree that such photographs will be the sole
property of the State Bar of Texas, and they consent to the State Bar of Texas’ unrestricted
use of their name, photograph, or other likeness in any and all commercial, promotional, MCLE CREDIT
and advertising material without any monetary compensation. Presentations, materials,
advertisements, and other information distributed at the TMCP should not be deemed an COURSE NO: 174022899
endorsement by the State Bar of Texas of the views expressed therein. Calculate your hours by adding up the
credit for each of the presentations
POLICY OF IMPARTIALITY The State Bar of Texas does not endorse political candidates. you attended.
When a candidate running for public office is included in promotion for or participates in a Portions of this CLE activity may
State Bar event, the State Bar is not taking a position for or against anyone’s candidacy. qualify for TBLS specialization credit
upon request. Contact TBLS for
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS If you need special accommodations to attend or have special individual credit in your specialty area.
dietary needs, please call (800) 204-2222, ext.1538 in advance of the conference.
T M CP 20 18 C ON FE R E N C E • O C T. 1 7 - 1 9, 20 1 8 5 WWW.TEX ASBA R. COM/TM CPThank You to Our 2018 TMCP Sponsors*
Presidential
Chancellor
Barrister
Advocate
Counselor
Associate
*Sponsors as of June 8, 2018. Interested in sponsoring? Download the Sponsorship Brochure from www.TexasBar.com/TMCP.TMCP | REGISTRATION FORM 2018 Conference Oct. 17-19 • Houston
1 ATTENDEE INFO
Registrant Name:_________________________________________________________________ Texas Bar No.: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Company Name:_________________________________________________ Website: __________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________ City: __________________________ State: ________ Zip:____________
Phone: _______________________________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________________________________
Job Title:_____________________________________________ Practice Area (select ONE from list in section 3 below): ________________________________
Company Type: Law Firm: Majority-owned Law Firm: Minority or woman-owned* Corporation (not law firm) Government Agency
Judiciary Other (please specify): ______________________________________________________________
Include my contact info in the 2018 TMCP mobile app: Yes No *A minority and/or woman-owned law firm is one in which at least 51 percent
of the ownership interest is controlled by minority and/or women attorneys.
Conference t-shirt: no t-shirt S M L XL 2XL 3XL
2 REGISTRATION 3 COUNSEL CONNECTIONS
This section should be completed ONLY by law firm attorneys interested in one-on-one meetings
Select ONE type of conference registration: with in-house counsel.
Includes all CLE, interviews, luncheons, and social events
Firm Info: # of Partners: ________ # of Associates: ________ # of Of Counsel:_______
General Registration $450
Your Practice Area: Indicate your top TWO practice areas below by filling in the blank(s) with % of
In-House or Government Attorney $150 total practice. Percentages MUST add up to 100%.
EXAMPLE: ______ Criminal ______ LGBT Law
100% Administrative Law ______ Debtor/Creditor ______ Mediation & Arbitration
Wednesday event (optional):
______ Administrative Law ______ Education ______ Mergers & Acquisitions
Golf Tournament $100 ______ Antitrust ______ Entertainment/Sports ______ Military
Spa Retreat SOLD OUT $165 ______ Appellate Practice ______ Environmental ______ Oil, Gas & Mineral
______ Banking ______ Family ______ Personal Injury/Tort Lit
______ Bankruptcy ______ Government ______ Probate/Trusts/Estates
À la carte registration (optional): ______ Business ______ Health Care ______ Products Liability
Only for those not registering for the full conference. Must be ______ Collections ______ Immigration ______ Public Finance
submitted by email, fax, or mail.
______ Commercial Litigation ______ Insurance ______ Public Utility
Keynote Awards Luncheon Only $50 ______ Computer & Technology ______ Intellectual Property ______ Real Estate
______ Construction ______ International ______ Taxation
Social Events Only (receptions and party) $100
______ Corporate ______ Labor & Employment ______ Workers’ Comp
4 DISCOUNTS 5 PAYMENT
Discounts apply to conference registration only; not golf, spa, or à la carte events.
My total is: $__________________ I am paying by:
q $50 OFF if registering by August 24, 2018.
(If by mail, date of postmark will determine discount.)
q Check (enclosed) payable to: Minority Affairs, State Bar of Texas
q $25 OFF because I’m a member of one of the following
State Bar of Texas Sections or Committees: q AMEX q Discover q Mastercard q Visa
African-American Lawyers Asian Pacific Interest
Hispanic Issues LGBT Law Card No.: _________________________________________Exp. Date: __________
Native American Law Women and the Law
Disability Issues Diversity in the Profession
Women in the Profession Name on card (please print): ____________________________________________
q As a judge, I affirm I qualify for complimentary registration Signature: __________________________________________________________
under State Bar Policy Manual §7.03.06.
q Complimentary: For Office Use Only
Speaker Sponsor Counsel Connections In-House Atty
Award Winner or Finalist TMCP Committee
How To Submit This Form:
Questions?
MAIL (check or credit card) EMAIL (credit card only) FAX (credit card only) (800) 204-2222, ext. 1538
Minority Affairs, State Bar of Texas MinorityAffairs@TexasBar.com
P.O. Box 12487 MinorityAffairs@TexasBar.com (512) 427-4439
www.TexasBar.com/TMCP
Austin, TX 78711-2487State Bar of Texas 26th Annual NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION
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P.O. Box 12487
Austin, TX 78711-2487
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OCTOBER 17-19, 2018 HOUSTON, TEXAS PERMIT NO. 1804
W W W. T E X A S B A R . C O M / T M C P AUSTIN, TEXAS
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TMCP 2018 | STEERING COMMITTEE
CHAIRS Annita Riddick Sonali Patnaik Dilen Kumar OTHER REPRESENTATIVES
Jesús J. Castillón Chevron Phillips Chemical Patnaik Law Office, PLLC Kirkland & Ellis LLP M. Lucille Anderson
Morgan, Lewis & Company LP Krishna Reddy Chauncey Lane City of Houston
Bockius LLP Keshia Rodriguez Paul Garcia & Associates Husch Blackwell LLP Courteney Harris
Mike Henning Sears Hometown & Outlet Christian Menefee UNT Dallas College of Law
United Airlines, Inc. Stores MAJORITY FIRM
REPRESENTATIVES Kirkland & Ellis LLP Riana Poullard
CORPORATE MINORITY/WOMEN FIRM Marcus Brown Teri Merrick JPS Health Network
REPRESENTATIVES REPRESENTATIVES Ogletree Deakins Baker Botts L.L.P. Kathy Richardson
Amy Blumrosen Rehan Alimohammad Beau Miller HR Legal Search
Eric Michael Garza
Baker Hughes, a GE Wong Fleming Spagnoletti & Co.
company Norton Rose Fulbright STATE BAR MINORITY
María Calaf Christopher Mugica AFFAIRS REPRESENTATIVES
Merrill Daily Diego Gómez-Cornejo
Wittliff Cutter Austin PLLC Jackson Walker L.L.P. Caren Cheavens
Vistra Energy McDermott Will &
Emma Cano Emery LLP Liane Noble Director
Aparna Dave Jefferson Cano Vinson & Elkins
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Natalie Alfaro Gonzales Lisa Hernandez
Joe Escobedo Shannon Quadros Program Coordinator
Juanita Harris Baker Botts L.L.P. Kilmer Crosby & Quadros PLLC
Escobedo & Cardenas, LLP
AT&T Justin Henry
Caroline Harrison William Toles
Heather Lohman Baker Botts L.L.P.
Dowell Pham Harrison LLP Fee, Smith, Sharp & Vitullo
Insperity, Inc.
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NOVEMBER 6-8, 2019
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