Technical.ly is a free news resource thanks to financial supporters like organizations appearing in this article, which are Technical.ly clients.The phrase “April showers bring May flowers” isn’t just about precipitation and plants — it’s about how activity in the present can yield results in the future. If you want your garden to grow, you have to water it, and if you want your skills, knowledge and network to grow, you have to get out there and make it happen.Luckily, there’s a downpour of opportunities this month, including info sessions on the latest industry trends, conferences with experts and leaders, casual gatherings for networking and more. Explore this roundup to see what’s available, then make your plan and get ready to meet your community. Who knows — the seeds you plant this month might grow into something beautiful.Check out the links below and browse the Technical.ly company directory for more info on the host orgs, and for more local tech community events (or to promote your own), visit Technical.ly’s Events board.Thursday, Apr. 3FDA Modernization: Opportunities for patient impact and economic development — “Each new drug requires over 15 years and $2 billion to evolve from the earliest stages of research to ultimate approval for use in patients. New tools — including AI models for drug discovery, bioprinting of organoids, and organs-on-a-chip promise to reduce the cost and timeline, although they have not yet been integrated into the regulatory pathway for medical products

Austin, TX April 02, 2025 --(PR.com)-- The Texas Nuclear Alliance (TNA) proudly welcomes Morgan Lewis Bockius LLP, a global, full-service law firm serving clients for over 150 years—one of the few law firms in the world with a specialized nuclear regulatory practice, and the only firm ranked in Band 1 for Energy: Nuclear (Regulatory Litigation) by Chambers and Partners for more than a decade—as a Founding Member.“Morgan Lewis has a breadth of experience in advising clients on a broad range of issues, including those on the forefront of nuclear energy innovation,” said TNA President Reed Clay. “Their keen ability to analyze and anticipate challenges facing the nuclear industry will serve TNA well as our members seek to usher in nuclear solutions for Texas.”Timothy Matthews, senior nuclear regulatory partner at Morgan Lewis, said, “We look forward to continuing our longstanding support for the nuclear industry in Texas. Our attorneys have long been viewed as preferred nuclear regulatory counsel for commercial nuclear projects in Texas, having guided clients on NRC licensing and plant construction for all four power reactors currently operating in the state, as well as new plant licensing for other, not-yet-built projects. Alongside our top-tier energy project development and finance attorneys, we hope to leverage our deep subject-matter expertise to provide holistic, business-focused advice and practical, cost-effective solutions, helping developers, investors, vendors, and utilities deliver the next generation of nuclear energy in Texas.”About Morgan Lewis. Morgan Lewis provides excellent, full-scope legal services, including litigation, corporate, commercial, labor and employment, tax, intellectual property, real estate, project development, and regulatory, to clients across industry sectors and regions around the world. Their team of more than 2,200 lawyers and legal professionals provides comprehensive services in major industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, retail and ecommerce, sports, technology, and transportation