Another great day at the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting. Carrie Phaneuf co-presented this morning with Justice Larry Doss on scams and phishing risks impacting lawyers — a timely reminder that as technology evolves, so do the risks facing modern law practices. These conversations are increasingly important as attorneys navigate AI, cybersecurity threats, and client communication in a rapidly changing environment. It’s been great connecting with attorneys and colleagues throughout the conference, including TLI board member Jaclyn Roberson. We’re here again today — stop by and say hello to Chris Tsakiris and Steve Couch. We’d be glad to connect and talk about: • Managing risk in your practice • Questions around professional liability coverage • Tools and resources available to TLI members See you soon!

Threat actor Silent Ransom Group (SRG) is again targeting law firms using a new social engineering technique. Read this week’s Top Tip to learn more – ow.ly/1yWQ50Z9Gek

Great day at the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting. Carrie Phaneuf took part in today’s panel on AI policies, and she’ll be back tomorrow morning co-presenting on scams and phishing risks for lawyers. Stop by our booth to connect with Chris Tsakiris and Steve Couch.

We’re at the State Bar Annual Meeting — come see us. Today at 2:30 PM, Carrie Phaneuf is paneling: Policies Before Problems: Drafting AI Engagement Terms and Firm Rules. Tomorrow at 9:00 AM, Carrie Phaneuf will co-present: Scams & Phishing Emails Targeting Lawyers and How to Avoid Them. Stop by our booth to connect with Steve Couch and Chris Tsakiris — we’d be glad to see you.

We’re heading to the Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Conference in San Antonio, June 18–20. If you’re attending, we’d love to connect — see you there.

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Did you know that through its captive agency, TLI offers Civil Court Bonds and Fiduciary Bonds that you may need in your practice? Read this week’s Top Tip to learn more – tlie.org/top-tip/tli-top-tip…

Come see us! We'll be at the State Bar Annual Meeting from June 11th to June 12th. Carrie Phaneuf will take part in a panel presentation on Policies Before Problems: Drafting AI Engagement Terms and Firm Rules at 2:30pm on June 11th. Then, on June 12th at 9am, Carrie will co-present Scams & Phishing Emails Targeting Lawyers and How to Avoid Them. Chris Tsakiris and Steve Couch will be at our booth. Stop by and connect — we’d be glad to see you.

AI is reshaping legal practice—along with new risk considerations. Our Top Tip provides information on GAI resources exclusively available to TLI insureds. Read it here: tlie.org/top-tip/tli-top-tip…

Time to celebrate our June birthdays. Join us in wishing Jeff and Tricia a very happy birthday!

We’re onsite at the Estate Planning and Probate CLE in Frisco. If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and connect with Edward from TLI.

June is shaping up to be a busy month. We’ll be in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin connecting with the Texas legal community. If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and say hello — we’d love to connect.

Is your firm prepared when the unexpected happens? This new article covers key considerations for disaster preparedness — from cyber incidents to natural disasters — and what lawyers should be thinking about before issues arise. Read more: ow.ly/YfTl50Z6aGw

Please join us in congratulating Marvin, one of our claims attorneys, on his 4‑year work anniversary with TLI. Marvin’s dedication and commitment to serving our members help keep things moving forward every day. Thank you, Marvin — and congratulations!

This week’s Top Tip considers new ABA Formal Opinion 523 which discusses the terms a lawyer can include in an engagement agreement about the lawyer’s right to withdraw. Read our Top Tip to learn more: ow.ly/JyVv50Z5c31

TLI offers special Essential policies at a reduced premium for lawyers with limited or lower risk practices. 1) New Attorney Essential Program - For those lawyers who have less than four years of private practice experience. 2) Part-Time Attorney Essential Program - For those lawyers who practice law less than full-time. 3) Referral Service Only Essential Program - For those lawyers who only want coverage for the State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) and other lawyer referral services certified by the State Bar of Texas. Contact us today for more information & to apply:  tlie.org/

We’re heading to the Estate Planning and Probate CLE in Frisco, TX from June 3–5. Stop by and say hello to our Assistant Director of Member Services, Edward.

Texas Lawyers Insurance was founded by Texas lawyers, for Texas lawyers. That means we don’t just understand your work – we understand your world. Our professional liability coverage is backed by practical guidance and personal support that goes beyond the  policy — so you’re not just covered, you’re supported. Choose a team that understands your work — and is committed to protecting it.  tlie.org/

If you're a Real Estate Practitioner, you won't want to miss this new on-demand CLE! We first look at malpractice trends and statistics relating to Real Estate, then review real-world examples of Real Estate Malpractice Claims, including lessons learned. This CLE qualifies for 1.0 hour of CLE credit with .5 hours of Ethics credit. The CLE is FREE for insured members and only $30 for non-insured members. – ow.ly/gfBU50Z4bsx

Today, we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. We are grateful for their courage and dedication. And as a reminder, our offices are closed today in observance. From all of us at TLI, thank you. We wish you a safe Memorial Day.