CLE
Noon CLE meetings are typically held at the Belo Mansion on the fourth Thursday of every month (with some exceptions).
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​We also host periodic breakfast CLE roundtable discussions at a North Dallas location on important IP topics.
Contact Information
If you have questions about the Intellectual Property Section in general, please contact the Section Chair:
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Justin Cohen
Thompson & Knight
1722 Routh St., Suite 1500
Dallas, TX 75201
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If you have questions or comments about the Website, please contact:
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D. Scott Hemingway
Hemingway & Hansen LLP
1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1820
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: 214.292.8301
Email: shemingway@hh-iplaw.com
For a full list of Officers and Directors click here.
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Sheet music: "Beauiful Dreamer" by Stephen Foster
January 22, 2026
​IP Section CLE Lunch (Hybrid, Noon)
Arts District Mansion (1 CLE Hr.)
"Legal Considerations for Sneakerheads"
​Speakers: Matt Cornelia (Winstead) and Daniel Withers (McGuireWoods)
This presentation will address key considerations for the enforcement of intellectual property for sneaker designs, including recent updates to caselaw relevant to the fashion sphere, strategies for litigation, and how companies can build their IP portfolio to strengthen their claims in enforcement matters. ​​​​​​​