Attorney Jon Porter

Attorney Jon Porter is a partner with the law firm of McDonald, Mackay, Porter & Weitz, LLP in Austin, Texas.

With an extensive background handling legal, regulatory, and licensure issues, Jon Porter has built a reputation for being an experienced and highly skilled professional license defense attorneys.

Before attending law school, Mr. Porter was a licensed investigator for the Texas Medical Board for several years. Since becoming an attorney in 1999, Mr. Porter has worked extensively in both the public and private sectors. He was previously an appellate attorney for a large Houston-based law firm, writing briefs for various courts including the US Supreme Court and the Texas Supreme Court. In the public sector, Mr. Porter was a legislative aide for Texas Representative Senfronia Thompson. Mr. Porter returned to the Texas Medical Board as a prosecuting attorney and later became the Director of Enforcement and Compliance.

Mr. Porter joined McDonald, Mackay, Porter & Weitz, LLP as a partner in 2003. His current practice focuses primarily on physician and health license defense, general administrative law, and professional licensing for health care providers. He frequently works with health care professionals who are experiencing chemical or mental impairment, standard of care issues, licensure matters and boundary issues. Mr. Porter is frequently called on for speaking on topics of medical regulation and medical-ethical issues.

Areas of Practice

  • Administrative Law
  • Disciplinary Defense & Licensure Issues for Physicians, Nurses, and other Health Care Professionals
  • Chemical Dependence
  • Impairment & Recovery
  • Professional Licensure Issues for Health Care Providers
  • Peer Review
  • Legislative and Rule Making Representation

Education

  • 1998 J.D., University of Arkansas
  • 1993 B.A. International Studies with Emphasis on China and Political Science, Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas

Certifications and Licenses

  • 1999 Texas Bar

Memberships

Austin Bar Association:

  • Administrative Law Section
  • Health Law Section

State Bar of Texas:

  • Administrative Law Section
  • Health Law Section

American Bar Association:

  • Administrative Law Section
  • Health Law Section

Personal Activities

  • Democratic Candidate for United States House of Representatives, 31st District of Texas, 2004 Election
  • Vice-President 2005 to 2006, President 2006 to present, Live Oak UU Church
  • AdvocateWeb Board of Directors, 2005 to present
  • Career Opportunities On Location Sponsor for Leander Independent School District, 2006
  • University of Arkansas – School of Law Traveling National Moot Court Team, 1998
  • Southwestern University Board of Trustees, 1993-1995
  • Alpha Phi Omega Chapter Founder, President, Service Vice-President, 1989-1993

Representative Publications and Speaking

Publications

  • “The Medical Board’s Take on Chronic Pain and the Use of Sound Clinical Judgment: Part Three,” Texas DO: The Journal of the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, Volume LXXI, No. 2, March/April 2013
  • “The Medical Board’s Take on Chronic Pain and the Use of Sound Clinical Judgment: Part Two,” Texas DO: The Journal of the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, Volume LXX, No. 1, January/February 2013
  • “Nursing, Professional Ethics, Law and Boundaries,” Journal of Nursing Law, Vol. 15, No. 2, 2012
  • “Collateral Damages to Encumbered Nursing Licenses,” (Co-authored with Taralynn Mackay), Journal of Nursing Law, Vol. 15, No. 2, 2012
  • “The Medical Board’s Take on Chronic Pain and the Use of Sound Clinical Judgment: Part One,” Texas DO: The Journal of the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, Volume LXIX, No. 6, November/December 2012
  • “Domino Effect: Disciplinary Action Frequently Creates Collateral Damage to Licensee,”  
    23rd Annual Advanced Administrative Law Course, Course Materials,  June 30 and July 1, 2011 
  • “Attorney Boundary Course,”  Professional Boundaries, Inc. Online course, 2010
  • “Understanding the Texas Medical Board – a Resource for Physicians,” The Reporter TMLT, November/December 2009
  • “Understanding the Texas Medical Board – a Resource for Physicians,” Contributor, TMLT, 2008
  • “Treating Chronic Pain in Texas: Texas Medical Board’s New Rules and Enforcement,” Texas Pain Society, http://texaspain.org/physician/resources.html, December, 2007
  • “Dissolute Documentation? TMB Rewrites the Rules for Medical Records,” The Reporter TMLT, March/April 2007
  • “TSBME Investigations: the Devil’s in the Details,” TMA Press, 2004, Revised 2006
  • “Taking Control of Your Doctor: Asking the Right Questions, Finding the Right Person,” Parent Wise Austin, Vol. 1, Issue XII, March, 2005
CME Presentations:
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Austin, Texas, February 10-11, 2018
  • “Acupuncture Records: Legal and Risk Management,” Texas College of Health and Science University, Dallas, Texas, February 3, 2018
  • “Ethical Pitfalls and Boundaries Issues for Mental Health Professionals,” SIMS Foundation, Austin, Texas, February 2, 2018
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, January 27-28, 2018
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, January 20-21, 2018
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Orlando, Florida, November 18-19, 2017
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, October 21-22, 2017
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, October 20, 2017
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana, September 23-24, 2017
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana, September 22, 2017
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, August 5-6, 2017
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, August 4, 2017
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, July 22-23, 2017
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, July 21, 2017
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, May 6-7, 2017
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, May 5, 2017
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Miami, Florida, April 8-9, 2017
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Miami, Florida, April 7, 2017
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, March 31, 2017
  • “Professional Boundary Issues for the Acupuncture Professional,” Texas College of Health and Science University, Houston, Texas, March 5, 2017
  • “Professional Boundary Issues for the Acupuncture Professional,” Texas College of Health and Science University, Dallas, Texas, February 26, 2017
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Miami, Florida, February 4-5, 2017
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Miami, Florida, February 3, 2017
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, January 28-29, 2017
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, January 27, 2017
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, January 27, 2017
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, October 15-16, 2016
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc, Atlanta, Georgia, October 14, 2016
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Orlando, Florida, September 24-25, 2016
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Orlando, Florida, September 23, 2016
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, Chicago, Illinois, August 20-21, 2016
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, August 19, 2016
  • Practice Perfect Podcast, July 21, 2016
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, July 9-10, 2016
  • “Texas Medical Board: Process. Procedure. Legal and Ethical Considerations,” Concho Valley Medical Society, San Angelo, Texas, June 23, 2016
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Orlando, Florida, June 4-5, 2016
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Orlando, Florida, April 8, 2016
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, June 10, 2016
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, May 20, 2016
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, February 20-22, 2016
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Orlando, Florida, April 9-10, 2016
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Orlando, Florida, April 8, 2016
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, February 20-22, 2016
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, February 19, 2016
  • “Texas Acupuncture Practice Laws and Rules,” Texas College of Health and Science University, San Antonio, Texas, January 25, 2016
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Orlando, Florida, January 23-24, 2015
  • “Top Ten Issues to Get Health Care Professionals in Trouble,” Texas College of Health and Science University, Dallas, Texas, January 16, 2016
  • “Top Ten Issues to Get Health Care Professionals in Trouble,” Texas College of Health and Science University, Houston, Texas, January 9, 2016
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Orlando, Florida, November 14-15, 2015
  • “How to Avoid Complaints,” Texas College of Health and Science University, Austin, Texas, October 10, 2015
  • “Changes in Texas Medical Record Rules,” Austin Regional Clinics, Austin, Texas, September 29, 2015
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, September 26-27, 2015
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, September 25, 2015
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, September 12-13, 2015
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, September 11, 2015
  • “Texas Medical Board: Process. Procedure. Legal and Ethical Considerations,” Texas Surgical Society, Austin, Texas, September 6, 2015
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Orlando, Florida, August 22-23, 2015
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Orlando, Florida, August 21, 2015
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, June 27-28, 2015
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, June 26, 2015
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, June 6-7, 2015
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, March 7-8, 2015
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine,
    California, March 6, 2015
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, February 21-22, 2015
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, February 20, 2015
  • “How to Avoid Complaints,” Texas College of Health and Science University, Dallas, Texas, February 14, 2015
  • “How to Avoid Complaints,” Texas College of Health and Science University, Austin, Texas, January 10, 2015
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, November 15-16, 2014
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine,
    California, November 14, 2014
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, November 8-9, 2014
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, August 7, 2014
  • “How to Avoid Complaints,” Texas College of Health and Science University. Austin, Texas October 11, 2014
  • “Texas Medical Board: Process. Procedure. Legal & Ethical Considerations,” SAS Consulting Services, Brownsville, Texas, August 22, 2014
  • “Texas Medical Board: Process. Procedure. Legal & Ethical Considerations,” SAS Consulting Services, McAllen, Texas, August 21, 2014
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Sacramento, California, August 16-17, 2014
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Sacramento, California, August 15, 2014
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, August 9-10, 2014
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, August 8, 2014
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, June 28-29, 2014
  • “Nursing Board Trends,” Ambulatory Clinic Education: Scott & White Healthcare, Temple, Texas, April 26, 2014
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, Sacramento, California, April 12-13, 2014
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Sacramento, California, April 11, 2014
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, February 8-9, 2014
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, February 7, 2014
  • “Board of Nursing Trends for Advanced Nursing Practitioners,” 19th Annual Scott and White Healthcare Advanced Practice Symposium, Temple, Texas, January 28, 2014
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, January 12-13, 2014
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, January 11, 2014
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, Atlanta, Georgia, November 16-17, 2013
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, November 15, 2013
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Sacramento, California, October 19-20, 2013
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Sacramento, California. October 18, 2013
  • “Nursing Trends for House Supervisors,” Hospital Supervisor Update: Scott & White Healthcare, Temple, Texas, Atlanta, Georgia, September 11, 2013
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, Atlanta, Georgia, August 17-18, 2013
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, August 16, 2013
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, July 20-21, 2013
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, July 19, 2013
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, May 4-5, 2013
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, May 3, 2013
  • “Q &A Panel Discussion,” 10th Annual Update on Legal Issues Impacting Nursing Practice, Temple, Texas, Co-Panelist, April 30, 2013
  • “Board of Nursing Trends,” 10th Annual Update on Legal Issues Impacting Nursing Practice, Temple, Texas, April 30, 2013
  • “Professional Boundaries: You Are at Risk – What Are Your Vulnerabilities?” The Future of Louisiana Family Law in 2013 and Beyond, Louisiana State Bar, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 22, 2013
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, February 23-24, 2013
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, February 22, 2013
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, January 13-14, 2013
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, January 12, 2013
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, November 11-12, 2012
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, November 10, 2012
  • “Medical Licensure Boards: What Makes Them Tick & How to Ensure an Ethical Practice,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, November 9, 2012
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Sacramento, California, October 21-22, 2012
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Sacramento, California, October 20, 2012
  • “Medical Licensure Boards: What Makes Them Tick & How to Ensure an Ethical Practice,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Sacramento, California, October 19, 2012
  • “Should SOAH Make Final Decisions,” 7th Annual Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar, Austin, Texas, August 31, 2012, Panel Discussion
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, August 18-19, 2012
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, May 17, 2012
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, July 22-23, 2012
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, July 21, 2012
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, May 20-21, 2012
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, May 19, 2012
  • “Ethical Decision-Marking and Boundary Concerns for Mental Health Professionals,” SIMS Foundation, Austin, Texas, April 20, 2012
  • “Texas Occupations Code Chapter 53: The Effect of Criminal Actions on Licensed Occupations,” Austin Bar Association, Austin, Texas, March 30, 2012
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, February 26-27, 2012
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, February 25, 2012
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, January 22-23, 2012
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, January 21, 2012
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, November 13-14, 2011
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Sacramento, California, October 16-17, 2011
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, August 12, 2011
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, August 21-22, 2011
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, August 20, 2011
  • “Comprehensive Medical Records Course,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Irvine, California, June 17-18, 2011
  • “Domino Effect: Disciplinary Action Frequently Creates Collateral Damage to Licensee,” 23rd Annual Advanced Administrative Law Course, Austin, Texas, June 30, 2011, Panel Discussion
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Ethical Violations,” University of Alabama – Baptist Health System, Birmingham, Alabama, June 16, 2011
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia., May 20, 2011
  • “Ethical Decision Making,” Texas Acupuncture Association, Austin, Texas, February 26, 2011
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, February 25, 2011
  • “Ethical Decision Making,” Texas Acupuncture Association, Houston, Texas, January 22, 2011
  • “Ethical Decision Making,” Texas Acupuncture Association, Dallas, Texas, January 14, 2011
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, November 19, 2010
  • “Fraud & Abuse Overview” and “Panel Discussion,” Fraud and Abuse Web Conference presented by Dorland Health, September 22, 2010
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, August 20, 2010
  • “2010 Risk Assessment: What Physicians Need To Know To Protect Their Practice,” Physicians of East Texas, Lufkin, Texas, July 22, 2010
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Los Angles, California, July 16, 2010
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, April 14, 2010
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, February 19, 2010
  • “Ideas to Deal with a Disruptive Physician,” San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, Beaumont, Texas, February 16, 2010
  • “Avoiding Litigation and Investigation,” Texas Acupuncture Association, Dallas, Texas, January 23, 2010
  • “Avoiding Litigation and Investigation,” Texas Acupuncture Association, Houston, Texas, January 16, 2010
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Los Angles, California, January 15, 2010
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, November 20, 2009
  • “Top Ten Concerns for Acupuncturist,” Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Austin, Texas, October 17, 2009
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Sacramento, California, October 16, 2009
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, August 21, 2009
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Los Angles, California, July 17, 2009
  • “Legal and Ethical Concern When Treating Chronic Pain,” University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, June 24, 2009
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, May 15, 2009
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Sacramento, California, April 17, 2009
  • “Business Concerns for Acupuncturist,” Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dallas, Texas, April 4, 2009
  • “Business Concerns for Acupuncturist,” Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Austin, Texas, February 28, 2009
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia, February 20, 2009
  • “Compliance with Medical Records Keeping Rules: Methods to Stay Out of Trouble,” University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, February 18, 2009
  • “Business Concerns for Acupuncturist,” Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Houston, Texas, February 14, 2009
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Los Angles, California, January 16, 2009
  • “Peer Review Basics,” Dallas Psychoanalytic Center, January 10, 2009
  • “The Texas Medical Board: Basics in the Investigative and Legal Process,” St. Joseph Medical Center, Houston, Texas, December 10, 2008
  • “Texas Medical Board: What is it Doing Now and Tomorrow,” Dallas Bar Association: Health Law Section, Dallas, Texas, November 19, 2008
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, November 14, 2008
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., San Francisco, California, October 17, 2008
  • “Practice Concerns in 2008 for Acupuncturist,” Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Austin, Texas, October 4, 2008
  • “Documentation for Complementary Medicine,” Natural Bio Health, Austin, Texas, August 22, 2008
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, August 15, 2008
  • “Q&A on Pain Management: A Panel Discussion,” Parkland Hospital System, Dallas, Texas, August 7, 2008
  • “Treating Chronic Pain: TMB Rules,” Parkland Hospital System, Dallas, Texas, August 7, 2008
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Los Angles, California, July 18, 2008
  • “The Texas Medical Board: Basics in the Investigative and Legal Process,” University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, June 25, 2008
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, May 16, 2008
  • “HIPPA and OSHA Concerns for Acupuncturist,” Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dallas, Texas, April 19, 2008
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Sacramento, California, April 18, 2008
  • “The Ethics of Patient Confidentiality and Safety Issues for You and Your Patient,” Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Austin, Texas, March 1, 2008
  • “The Ethics of Patient Confidentiality,” Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Houston, Texas, February 16, 2008
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, February 15, 2008
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Los Angles, California, January 18, 2008
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, November 14, 2007
  • “Texas Scope of Practice for Acupuncturist: Statutes and Regulations,” Texas Acupuncture Association, Austin, Texas, October 6, 2007
  • Practice for Acupuncturist: Risk Management and Federal Regulations,” Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Austin, Texas, September 14, 2007
  • “Texas Scope of Practice for Acupuncturist: Statutes and Regulations,” Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Austin, Texas, September 7, 2007
  • “Treating Chronic Pain in Texas: Texas Medical Board’s New Rules and Enforcement,” Parkland HospitalCOPC Forums & Joint Lead Meeting, Dallas, Texas, July 10, 2007
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, May 19, 2007
  • “Managing Disruptive Behavior,” Federation of State Medical Boards 98th Annual Conference, San Francisco, California, May 3, 2007, Presenter and Panelist
  • “Risk Management and Federal Issues for Acupuncturists,” Texas Acupuncture Association, Dallas, Texas, April 21, 2007
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, February 16, 2007
  • “Treating Physicians with Disruptive Behavior,” An Epidemic of Disruptive Behavior Among Physicians: A Web Conference Clinic, Legal and Disciplinary Perspectives, Presented by the Federation of State Medical Boards, February 1, 2007, Host and Panelist
  • “Texas Scope of Practice for Acupuncturist: Statutes and Regulations,” Texas Acupuncture Association, Houston, Texas, January 27, 2006
  • “What are We Dealing With? Evaluation of Disruptive Behavior,” An Epidemic of Disruptive Behavior Among Physicians: A Web Conference Clinic, Legal and Disciplinary Perspectives, Presented by the Federation of State Medical Boards, January 17, 2007, Panelist
  • “Legal and Administrative Issues Regarding Disruptive Behavior,” An Epidemic of Disruptive Behavior Among Physicians: A Web Conference Clinic, Legal and Disciplinary Perspectives, Presented by the Federation of State Medical Boards, January 11, 2007
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” 2006 AMA-CMA International Conference on Physician Health, Ottawa, Canada, December 2, 2006
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, November 17, 2006
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, August 20, 2006
  • “Practice for Acupuncturist: Risk Management and Federal Regulations,” Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Austin, Texas, June 20, 2006
  • “Texas Medical Board Disciplinary Process: Weathering the Storm,” TOMA’s 107th Annual Convention and Scientific Seminar, Dallas, Texas, June 17, 2006
  • “Texas Scope of Practice for Acupuncturist: Statutes and Regulations,” Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Austin, Texas, June 13, 2006
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, May 13, 2006
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Professional Boundaries, Inc, Atlanta, Georgia, February 5, 2006
  • “Drugs, Texas Medical Board and You,” Texas Tech Health Science Center, Lubbock, Texas, January 13, 2006
  • “Legalities of Prescribing Narcotics,” North Texas Nurse Practitioners Presents for NPs and PAs: Bones, Muscles, & Joints, Dallas, Texas, November 5, 2005
  • “Legal Aspects of Pain Management,” Parkland Health Hospital System Community Oriented Primary Care, August 2005 Quarterly Training, Dallas, Texas, August 4, 2005
  • “What to Do If You’re Under Investigation,” Bexar County Medical Society, San Antonio, Texas, April 6, 2005
  • “Hallway Consultations and Professional Courtesy: The Stakes are High,” TMA and TMLT Seminars, San Antonio, Texas, November 18, 2004
  • “Hallway Consultations and Professional Courtesy: The Stakes are High,” TMA and TMLT Seminars, Lubbock, Texas, November 17, 2004
  • “Hallway Consultations and Professional Courtesy: The Stakes are High,” TMA and TMLT Seminars, Houston, Texas, November 16, 2004
  • “Hallway Consultations and Professional Courtesy: The Stakes are High,” TMA and TMLT Seminars, Dallas, Texas, November 10, 2004
  • “Hallway Consultations and Professional Courtesy: The Stakes are High,” TMA and TMLT Seminars, Austin, Texas, November 9, 2004
  • “Hallway Consultations and Professional Courtesy: The Stakes are High,” TMA and TMLT Seminars, Fort Worth, Texas, November 4, 2004
  • “Panel Discussion: Over Prescribing vs. Under Prescribing: What’s A Physician to Do?” TMA Pain Management and Controlled Substances, El Paso, Texas, October 23, 2004
  • “Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Rules Regarding Prescribing of Controlled Substances,” TMA Pain Management and Controlled Substances, El Paso, Texas, October 23, 2004
  • “Honesty is the Only Policy: Applying for a License,” Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Austin, Texas, March 15, 2004
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Vanderbilt’s Maintaining Proper Boundaries, Denton, Texas, February 16, 2004
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Vanderbilt’s Maintaining Proper Boundaries, Denton, Texas, August 19, 2003
  • “Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations,” Vanderbilt’s Maintaining Proper Boundaries, Denton, Texas, May 18, 2003
  • “Basics on the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Investigation Process,” Harris County Medical Society, Houston, Texas, April 21, 2003
  • “Basics on the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Investigation Process,” Denton County Medical Society, Denton, Texas, April 9, 2003
  • “Basics on the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Investigation Process,” Wichita Falls Medical Society, Wichita Falls, Texas, March 11, 2003
  • “Drug Diversion and the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners,” National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators, Dallas, Texas, August 21, 2002
  • “The Informal Settlement Conference – Not So Informal,” Southwestern Medical Center – Risk Management Week, Dallas, Texas, September 4, 2001

Faculty Appointment:

  • Adjunct Faculty with Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2006 to Present