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.
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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. ​​​​​​​