Join us for TAFLS’ 41st Annual Trial Institute featuring “BAD BLOOD.” NFL, music for all ERAS, and family law “make a really deep cut” in Nashville, TN. In addition to an amazing program, come and enjoy all the food, music, and shopping Nashville has to offer. You will also have the opportunity to network and socialize with leading professionals in the Texas Family Law Community.
Litigation Techniques covered on Day 1 include: pretrial conference issues, motions in limine, motion to exclude expert, motion to align strikes, motion to strike pleadings, motion to exclude evidence, a live voir dire presentation, challenges for cause, and much more.
Litigation Techniques covered on Day 2 include: premarital agreements, cohabitation agreements, partnership agreements, oral contracts, engagement ring dispute, intentional infliction of emotional distress, conversion, and much more.
Course Directors: Rob McAngus & Kelly L. Fritsch
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
611 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 255-8400
Room Block Reservations: Click HERE to book online with the room block reservation. Room Block reserved under “Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists.” Alternatively, you can make reservations by phone at:
Reservations Toll Free: 1-877-901-6632
Reservations Local Phone: 1-615-255-8400
CLE CREDIT: 9 hours MCLE (1.5 hours ethics); Course #: 174261462 (2025 TAFLS Trial Institute)
Registration Fees (includes welcome reception and breakfast; does not include cost of hotel):
- TAFLS Members: $550 (**save $50 with early registration)
- Non-Members: $625 (**save $50 with early registration)
- Judge/Paralegal: $250 (**save $50 with early registration)
- Guest: $125 (**save $50 with early registration)
**Early registration ends on December 31, 2025
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, February 12, 2026
- 5:00p.m. – Bob Cocanower/Brian Webb Memorial Cocktail Reception (Location: The Bridge Bar @ Renaissance Nashville Hotel)
Friday, February 13, 2026
- 8:00a.m. – Breakfast
- 8:50a.m. – Introductory Remarks
- 9:00a.m. – Session Begins
- 2:00p.m. – Adjourn for the Day
Saturday, February 14, 2026
- 8:00a.m. – Breakfast
- 8:50a.m. – Introductory Remarks
- 9:00a.m. – Session Begins
- 2:00p.m. – Adjourn for the Day
NETWORKING EVENTS
- TBA – We are working on putting together some networking events so attendees can get to know new people. Details to be announced.