| Sunday, May 3 |
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| All day |
Judges Travel In |
| 2:00-6:00p.m. |
Conference Headquarters Hours |
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| Monday, May 4 |
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| All day |
Attorneys Travel In |
| 7:30a.m.-6:30p.m. |
Conference Headquarters Hours |
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Benefits Counseling (By Appointment Only) |
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DeleteMe Representatives Available |
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| 7:30-9:00a.m. |
Breakfast Buffet |
| 8:45-9:45a.m. |
Judicial Council Meeting |
| 10:00-11:00a.m. |
Separate Judge Meetings |
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Circuit, District, Bankruptcy, and Magistrate Judges |
| 11:00a.m.-1:30p.m. |
Luncheon Meetings (Restricted Attendance) |
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Luncheon for Circuit, District, Bankruptcy, and Magistrate Judges and Court Unit Executives |
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Luncheon for the Board of Directors, BAFFC |
| 2:00-3:30p.m. |
Opening of the Conference |
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Presentation of Colors, National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance |
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Texas Welcome, Chief Judge Welcome and Dedication |
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American Inns of Court Award |
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Memorials and New Judge Introductions |
| 3:30-4:00p.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 4:00-5:00p.m. |
Plenary Session: Executive and Judicial Power |
| 5:00-6:00p.m. |
Welcome Reception (Onsite) |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Bus Loading for Dine-Around Dinners |
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| Tuesday, May 5 |
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| 7:30a.m.-6:30p.m. |
Conference Headquarters Hours |
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Benefits Counseling (By Appointment Only) |
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DeleteMe Representatives Available |
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| 7:30-8:30a.m. |
Breakfast Buffet |
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Southern District of Texas Judges’ Breakfast Meeting |
| 8:45-10:00a.m. |
Plenary Session: A Conversation with the Circuit Justice |
| 10:00-10:30a.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 10:30-11:30a.m. |
Plenary Session: Access to Justice |
| 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m. |
Ticketed Optional Conference Luncheon |
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Featuring Amy Howe and Sarah Isgur |
| 1:45-3:00p.m. |
Breakout Sessions: |
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Artificial Intelligence and Judging |
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Building Effective Federal Re-Entry Programs |
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Higher Education in 2026: Emerging Legal and Policy Issues |
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Once and Future Amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence |
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Post-Conviction Practice in Federal Court: Sentencing Guidelines |
| 3:00-3:30p.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 3:30-4:45p.m. |
Breakout Sessions: |
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An Honest Discussion About Bankruptcy Exceptionalism |
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Artificial Intelligence and Judging |
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Higher Education in 2026: Emerging Legal and Policy Issues |
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Post-Conviction Practice in Federal Court: Sentencing Guidelines |
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Retirement Benefits Overview (Judges and/or Spouses of Judges Only) |
| 7:00-10:00p.m. |
Ticketed Optional Social Event (Onsite): |
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A Celebration of the United States and the Great State of Texas |
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| Wednesday, May 6 |
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| 7:30-11:30a.m. |
Conference Headquarters Hours |
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Benefits Counseling (By Appointment Only) |
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DeleteMe Representatives Available |
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| 7:30-8:30a.m. |
Breakfast Buffet |
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Lawyers Advisory Committee Breakfast Meeting |
| 8:45-10:00a.m. |
Plenary Session: Supreme Court Update |
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10:00-10:30 a.m.
10:30-11:00 a.m.
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History of the Red Robe, Closing Remarks, and Adjournment
Reception
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| 11:30am |
Deadline to Submit CLE forms to Conference Staff |
