Team 1 - October 14, 2025 - The Seven Deadly Sins of Lawyering in the Digital Age

The presentation explored the modern ethical pitfalls lawyers face in a technology-driven world, framed around the “seven deadly sins.” While using real-world examples and interactive discussion, it examined how pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth manifest in digital law practice—through AI overreliance and overconfidence, the impact of conflict rules on the ability to lateral, social media misuse and online civility issues, failure to maintain competence in technology, especially cybersecurity and in the courtroom, legal fees, and neglect of professional duties. The program offered practical strategies for avoiding these digital-era missteps and maintaining professionalism, judgment, and integrity in modern legal practice.

From left to right:  Sarah Glaser, Kenton Johnson, Jason Park, Thomas George, Mary Henderson, Alyse Munrose, Kennon Wooten, Abbey Fowler, Luke Roniger, Kevin Collins, Olive Smith, Rachel Luna

Team 2 - November 4, 2025 - Freaky Friday: What Boomers and Zoomers Can Teach Each Other

The presentation explored how lawyers from different generations can learn from one another to enhance their professional lives and client service. Through candid discussions on communication styles, evolving legal standards, real-world lawyering, and the anxieties practitioners face. They debunked generational stereotypes and highlighted the common ground that unites all in the legal profession.

From left to right: Aiden Ross, Laura Fauber, Hon. Sherine Thomas, Mary Margaret Roark, Hon. George Thomas, Cassandra Pillonel, Kiele Linroth Pace, Julian Grant (Team Leader), Kyle Highful, Joe Loiacono, Carson May, Lance Kennedy, and Keith Lauerman

Team 3 - December 9, 2025 - Hey, You’re a Lawyer, Right? Being the Legal Expert at the Holiday Party

The members of the Robert W. Calvert Inn of Court received a timely program that provided insights and practical advice to help attorneys navigate legal issues that arise when they are asked legal questions by non-lawyers at dinner parties and holiday events. Topics discussed included current events involving Texas law, such as AI use, legislative changes to dispositive motion practice, THC regulation, law firm ownership issues, and ethical obligations surrounding prospective clients.

From left to right: Jake Shultz; John Saba; Todd Smith; Michael Kabat; Chris Sapstead; Steven Haspel; Timothy Stostad (team lead); Hon. Maria Cantu Hexsel; Travis Bragg; Erik Moskowitz; Belinda Roberts. Not pictured: Hon. Dayna Blazey; Gary Zausmer; Justin Schwartz