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Agenda
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2016 DBA Bench Bar Conference! The agenda below includes 7.0 CLE credits, including 1.0 ethics.
Thursday, September 29
Leave Dallas Now
7:00 A.M.
You may join Hon. John Creuzot and others in riding your motorcyle from the Belo Mansion at 7 a.m. on Thursday, September 29th.
Registration Open
10:00 A.M.
Get your t-shirt, conference packet, and buy your raffle tickets at Check-In.
Room Key Sponsor: BVA Group
Buffet Lunch
11:30 - 1:00 P.M.
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Welcome from DBA President
12:00 - 12:30 P.M.
​Jerry Alexander, Passman & Jones, P.C.
General Session 1: Legal Writing in the Digital Age
12:35 - 1:35 P.M.
​Robert Dubose, Alexander Dubose Jefferson & Townsend LLP
Break
1:35 - 1:50 P.M.
Visit our exhibitors, and get your raffle tickets!
General Session 2: State Judges Panel
1:50 - 2:50 P.M.
Moderator: ​Hon. Monica M. Purdy, Associate Judge, Civil District Courts
Panelists: Hon. Bonnie Goldstein, 44th District Court
Hon. Eric Moyé, 14th District Court
Hon. Dale B. Tillery, 134th District Court
General Session 3: Status of the Dallas Jury: What are They Thinking?
2:55 - 3:55 P.M.
Jason Bloom, Bloom Strategic Consulting, Inc.
Breakouts
4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
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Breakout: Rules of Referral Fees
Quentin Brogdon, Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP
Coyt Johnston, Johnston Toby Baruch, P.C.
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Breakout: Procedural Rules You May Not Know but Should
Moderator: Courtney Perez, Carter Scholer Arnett Hamada & Mockler, PLLC
Panelists: Clay Falls, K&L Gates LLP
Meredith Walker, Walsh Gallegos Treviño Russo & Kyle P.C.
Amber Rogers, Hunton & Williams LLP
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Breakout: Identifying Lurking Issues: When to Consult a Probate, Family, Immigration, or Tax Lawyer
Moderator: Jason Freeman, Freeman Law
Panelists: Cindy Ansbach, Ansbach + Ghouse, PLLC
Jeff Domen, Goranson Bain, PLLC
Hon. Margaret Jones-Johnson, Probate Court No. 3
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Breakout: Jury Charge
Jason Steed, Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP​
Scott Stolley, Cherry Petersen Landry Albert LLP
Trial Lawyer of the Year Reception Honoring Randy Johnston
6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Whitewater Patio
Sponsor: Johnston Tobey Baruch, P.C.
Dinner & Presentation of the Trial Lawyer of the Year
7:00 P.M.
​Randy Johnston, Johnston Tobey Baruch, P.C.
Granite Ballroom
Judicial Welcome Reception
9:00 P.M.
Palm Patio (near pool) - Out is in! Set beneath southwestern-style stone columns and archways, Palm Patio is a sophisticated, candlelit lounge for adults to enjoy expertly-crafted cocktails. Lawyers can visit with the Judges in a relaxing poolside setting.
Sponsor: IPro Media, Inc.
Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP
Dunn Sheehan LLP
McCullough Mediation
Hospitality Suite Open
9:00 P.M.
Villa #3100
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Sponsor: Centerbase
Cards Room Open
9:00 P.M.
Villa #2108
Friday, September 30
Fun Run
7:00 A.M.
Get your workout in early! Join us for an early-morning 3K on the picturesque resort property. Location TBA
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Sponsor: Shipp Mediation
Chair: John Shipp, Shipp Mediation
Breakfast
7:30 - 8:30 A.M.
Granite Ballroom
General Session 4: Bench Bar and Bagels: Social Media and the Cloud
8:30 - 9:30 A.M.
​Peter S. Vogel, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP
Josh M. Sandler, Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP
General Session 5: Federal Magistrate Judges Panel
9:35 - 10:35 A.M.
Moderator: ​Rebecca Rutherford, Judicial Law Clerk to Chief Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn,​U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Panelists: Hon. David L. Horan, U.S. Magistrate for the Northern District of Texas
Hon. Christine A. Nowak, U.S. Magistrate for the Eastern District of Texas
Hon. Renee Toliver, U.S. Magistrate for the Northern District of Texas
Break
10:35 - 10:50 A.M.
Visit our exhibitors, and get your raffle tickets!
General Session 6: Dos and Don'ts We Learned from the OJ Trial
10:50 - 11:45 A.M.
Moderator: Karen McCloud, Karen D. McCloud, P.C.
Panelists: Hon. Rob Cañas, County Criminal Court No. 10
Chris Lewis, Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP
Russell Wilson, The Law Office of Russell Wilson II
Lunch
12:00 - 1:00 P.M.
Salons F-H
Recreation
1:00 P.M.
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Golf at Apple Rock Golf Course ($120)
Meet at the course at 12:45 p.m. Shuttles to the course will be available from the main hotel entrance between 12-1 p.m.
Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Apple Rock, is widely known as one of the most scenic courses in the state of Texas. Apple Rock is situated in high, rocky terrain, offering stunning views of Lake LBJ.
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Sporting Clays (Pay at Event)
Meet at the hotel gift shop to caravan to Austin Gun Club.
Try your skill at 5-stand, trap, or skeet. Or, the club offers pistol & rifle shooting
as well as firearms simulator training. Cost is about $100 depending on activity
and will be paid to the gun club. Fee includes 2 boxes of shotgun ammunition,
access to all shooting ranges, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. All participants will qualify for a drawing for a shotgun donated by GoransonBain and Jones Carr McGoldrick L.L.P. Cigars provided by GoransonBain.
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Sponsors: Goranson Bain, PLLC
Hance Law Group
Jones Carr McGoldrick L.L.P.
Co-Chairs: Wes Alost, Jones Carr McGoldrick L.L.P.
Jeff Domen, Goranson Bain, PLLC
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Garrison Brothers Distillery Tour ($20)
​Meet at the front entrance of the hotel at 1:00 p.m. to board the bus to Garrison Brothers Distillery in Hye, TX for a tour and tasting of the first and oldest legal whiskey distillery in Texas. Check out the stillhouse, bourbon barrels and gift store.
Limited to 20
Sponsor: Sayles Werbner, P.C.
Chair: Clark B. Will, Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser, P.C.
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Game Plan
Who’s Got Game? Find out at Game Plan – a relaxing time with board games for all. We have Quelf, Hollywood Game Night, Scrabble, Dominoes and more. Don’t like those games? Bring your own board game! Conveniently set in the Cedar Room with close proximity to the poolside patio and Lantana Bar. Snacks and laughter aplenty.
Cocktail Reception
6:00 P.M.
Granite Foyer
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Sponsor: Wendy Ward Roberts & Associates, Inc.
Dinner
7:00 P.M.
Granite Ballroom
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Sponsor: State Bar of Texas
Hospitality Suite Open
8:30 P.M.
Villa #3100
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Sponsor: Centerbase
Saturday, October 1
Breakfast
7:30 - 9:00 A.M.
You MUST have a voucher! (Available from the conference registration desk until 9 P.M. Friday)
Lantana Grill