2026 Annual CLE Retreat

The 2026 Annual CLE Retreat will be held June 4th-5th, 2026 at the Hillside Boutique Hotel in Castroville, Texas.

BCWB ANNUAL CLE RETREAT: Law & Order: South Beach June 4th - 5th, 2026
The Hillside Boutique Hotel
1651 US-90 West, Castroville, TX 78009

Thursday

June 4, 2026

  • Poolside Unwind


    Clink clink Poolside Happy Hour!

    Grab your swimsuit and towel for a relaxing time by the pool. Featuring a full bar and excellent selection of wines, sets the mood for a chill start to a night of lively conversation, mixing it with the best and brightest.

    Poolside Happy Hour starts
    6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

  • Wine & Dine


    Dinner, drinks, and games!

    After a nice float outside, the fun continues with a lovely dinner inside. Keep the nightlife going with friendly competition in the ongoing game night!




    Dinner and Games start at
    7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Friday

June 5, 2026

  • Rise and Shine

    Breakfast served ready before the retreat sessions start. Grab a cup of joe before you go!

    Breakfast served at
    7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.

  • Judges' Panel

    Judges Elizabeth Martinez, Nadine Nieto, Marisa Flores, Cynthia Chapa, and Monique Diaz offer insight from the other side of the bench on helpful practice tips and expectations in the courtroom.

  • Attorney Grievances (.45 ethics)


    Santos Vargas provides information about what to know and what to do about attorney grievances with the State Bar of Texas.

  • Expunctions

    Lauren Zamora provides insightful information about navigating the world of expunctions.

  • 4th Court Update & Practice

    Hayley Ellison & Caitlin McCamish present updates from the 4th Court of Appeals and useful practice tips.

  • Vendor Issues in Commercial Contracts

    Chelsea Mikulencak and Alyssa Yarrington make a smooth transition to transactions law and what to expect and how to approach issues with commercial contracts.

  • Residential Construction Liability Act

    Taylor Beaver presents about building up a construction case and the pitfalls that may come. This presentation provides a brief foundation of the RCLA.

  • Lunch Break Date

    Lunch will be served on the premises provided by Hillside Boutique Hotel.


    Lunch starts
    12:15 p.m.- 1:15p.m.

  • Prenuptial Agreements

    Whether in South Beach or San Antonio, Casey Lee and Regan Wright give you the low down on the up and up on Pre-nups. Plan, Protect, and Peace.

  • AI in Discovery (.25 ethics)

    Kathryn Cantu and Hannah Hylbert bring the future to the now with the rise of AI and its inevitable place in litigation.

  • Trusts as Legal Tools

    Michelle Casillas and Erica Gray shed light on the area of trusts. Trust in Trusts and how and when to use them.

  • That's a Wrap

    Closing remarks and information about upcoming Bexar County Women’s Bar events, news, and more!

THANK YOU SPONSORS!