The State Bar of Texas International Law Section is thrilled to announce the launch of our new “ILS Primer Series: What Texas Lawyers Need to Know to Stay Ahead of Global Legal Trends,” free monthly webinars designed to keep Texas attorneys informed on the latest developments in international law. These 30-minute sessions will be held monthly from 12:00-12:30 PM CDT, offering busy practitioners a convenient lunch-hour opportunity to earn 0.5 hours of CLE credit while staying current on global legal trends that impact their practice. Register now for this month’s free CLE!
Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 2-3:00 pm CST
Course No.: 174310854
CLE Credit: 1.00 hour
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Course Description:
International litigation often looks manageable—until it isn’t. This presentation explores the legal and practical miscalculations companies routinely make in cross-border disputes, from jurisdiction and service to discovery and enforcement. Attendees will learn how to anticipate these challenges and counsel clients with eyes wide open.
Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 12-12:30 pm CST
Course No.: 174306550
CLE Credit: .5 hour
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Course Description: The CLE discussion will focus on the current U.S. travel ban and ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) change implications for affected foreign nationals and will touch on the following topics below:
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Date: December 10, 2025
Time: 2:00-2:30 PM CST
Course No. 174304221
CLE Credit: .5 hour
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Course Description:
This CLE introduces Texas attorneys to emerging human rights issues in the context of the FIFA World Cup, emphasizing mutual respect, the end of torture and human trafficking, and the importance of media integrity and non-discrimination for all groups. It also addresses domestic violence as a fundamental human rights concern, outlines grievance systems for non-compliance, and reviews relevant local regulations, with practical guidance on resources and support available to Texas-licensed attorneys. Finally, the session highlights the use of human rights toolkits, county-level resolutions, and the development of an e-library/database, encouraging attorneys to participate in distributing resources and contributing to ongoing advocacy efforts.
This webinar is presented by the State Bar of Texas International Law Section’s International Human Rights Committee (IHRC), established in 2015.
Date: November 20, 2025
Time: 2:00-2:30 PM CST
Course No: 174300813
CLE Credit: .5 hour
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This webinar is presented by the State Bar of Texas International Law Section in collaboration with the Corporate Counsel Section.
Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 12:00-12:30 PM CDT
Course No: TBD
CLE Credit: .5 hour
Panelists:
Derrick Kyle, Senior Associate, Torres Trade Law PLLC
Camille Edwards, Associate, Torres Trade Law PLLC
Melina Flores, Founding Partner, Flores, PLLC – Moderator
The ILS Primer Series is presented by the State Bar of Texas International Law Section.
Date: September 18, 2025
Time: 12:00-12:30 PM CDT
Course No: 174293492
CLE Credit: .5 hour
Panelists:
Robert L. Soza, Partner, Jackson Walker
Jenny Roan Forgey, Senior Counsel, Jackson Walker
Reid Wilson Chairman, Wilson Cribbs & Goren (Moderator)
This webinar is presented by the State Bar of Texas International Law Section in collaboration with the Real Estate Probate and Trust Law Section. It will be available for viewing in our CLE Video Library soon.
The State Bar of Texas International Law Section
Presents a Free Online Webinar
Approved for 1 Hour CLE Credit
Course No. 174260340
“The UNDHR at 76 and the U.S. Update”
December 10, 2024
12:00-1:00 pm CST
Online Zoom Webinar
This webinar is being held in recognition of Human Rights Day, observed annually on December 10th, which commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UNDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, celebrating and promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms worldwide.
It is presented by the International Human Rights Committee of the State Bar of Texas Intenational Law Section in collaboration with the International Bar Association Human Rights Committee.
Distinguished Panelists:
Moderator: John Vernon, Founder, The Vernon Law Group (Dallas)
Presents a Free Online Webinar – 1 Hour CLE
“When Love Dies”
(Cuando Muere el Amor)
November 7, 2024
12:00-1:00pm CST
Online Zoom Webinar
This webinar is being held in collaboration with the International Law Section and Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.
In this webinar, we will compare the marital property laws of Texas and Mexico and their impact on cross-border clients. We will also discuss how these differences affect premarital agreements, marital agreements, divorce, and their implications upon death.
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Date: January 25, 2024
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Location: Holland & Knight Law Offices, 98 San Jacinto Blvd, Suite 1900, Austin, TX 78701
RSVP: vanessa.suarez@hklaw.com
