The Center for American and International Law is a nonprofit institution dedicated to the continuing education of lawyers and law enforcement officials in the United States and throughout the world.

Tens of thousands of lawyers and law enforcement officers from all 50 states and 128 countries have participated in programs of the Center. Founded in 1947, The Center has earned a reputation for excellence in education.

Much of The Center’s work is accomplished through its seven educational institutes. Ultimately, our success is dependent upon the leadership and support of our members. We invite you and your organization to join us.

Actual Innocence: Establishing Innocence or Guilt
August 25-27, 2008
Plano, TX

Forensics, False Confessions and Eye-Witness Identification: August 25 & 26 Habeas Issues, In the Trenches: August 27

This program, held here at the center,  is made possible by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Tuition is free for Texas judges and their staff, defense attorneys, law enforcement, prosecutors and their staff, as well as law students involved in an Innocence program.

Faculty will include professors, defense attorneys, forensic specialists, prosecutors, law enforcement officials, and a judge from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
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5th Annual Law of LNG Conference
September 4-5, 2008
The Hilton Post Oak Hotel - Houston, Texas

The 5th Annual LNG Conference will be lead by conference co-chairs Brian E. Cromer (Senior Corporate Counsel, Sempra Energy) and Steven R. Miles (Baker Botts L.L.P.) in Houston, Texas.

Program highlights:

• Trading, Hedging and Arbitrage of LNG Cargoes and Natural Gas and How You Can Add Value to Your LNG Contracts
• How Recent Changes in Competition Laws Affect Diversion of LNG Cargoes and Destination Flexibility
• Managing Risk and Costs by Properly Addressing Terminal Liability, P&I Insurance and Marine Services
• Downstream Joint Ventures with National Oil Companies
• Hosted Reception and Dinner
  at the Petroleum Club
  Featuring: Darcel L. Hulse, President and CEO, Sempra LNG

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The 44^th Annual Course on Antitrust Law will be held at the Center on October 13-17^th , 2008.  Lawyers will gain a basic understanding of Antitrust Law in this intensive 4.5 day course.

The curriculum outlines the impact and application of the Sherman, Clayton, Robinson-Patman, and Federal Trade Commission acts. Emphasis is placed on practical problems of corporate compliance and the avoidance of costly antitrust litigation. You’ll also learn guidelines for counseling both large and small enterprises on antitrust issues—specifically, problems concerning relationships with competitors, suppliers, dealers, and customers.