Dear Friends of EDTX,
Greetings from Texas!
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the EDTX Bench Bar Conference. We will celebrate this important milestone with a host of new programs, activities, celebrations, and special guests, including Taylor Sheridan.
Taylor is an Academy Award-nominated writer behind the hit series “Yellowstone,” its critically acclaimed prequel,“1883,” and the hit series “Mayor of Kingstown.”
Thank you again for your continued support of the EDTX Bench Bar Conference and we look forward to seeing you October 26th – 28th in Plano, Texas.
Jennifer Ainsworth,
Conference Co-Chairperson
EDTX Bench Bar Conference
Melissa Smith,
Conference Co-Chairperson
EDTX Bench Bar Conference

2023 SAVE – THE – DATES!
EDTX Planning Committee
- July 20-21
- Hotel Vin
Grapevine, Texas
- October 25 – 27
- Dallas/Plano Marriott /Legacy Town Center
Plano, Texas
EDTX Planning Committee
- July 20-21
- Hotel Vin
Grapevine, Texas
- October 25 – 27
- Dallas/Plano Marriott /Legacy Town Center
Plano, Texas





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About The EDTX Bench Bar Conference
The Eastern District of Texas Bar Association is proud to host one of the nation’s top annual bench bar conferences, drawing judges, lawyers, topic speakers, guests and other participants from across the country and globe. This conference has the well-earned reputation of being the ”go-to annual gathering” for judges and lawyers to discuss a broad range of cutting-edge legal topics.
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