Best Texas Young Lawyers Association Podcasts (2024)

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"The History Behind the Texas Lawyers Creed" with William Hagans 17:31

3M ago17:31

17:31

William Hagans, a second-generation trial lawyer in Houston, discusses the background and history behind the Texas Lawyers Creed, and how the creed was developed and how his father helped write the creed, encouraging professionalism and civility in the practice of law.By Texas Young Lawyers Association

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"What Would Ted Lasso Do?" with Cindy Tisdale, Laura Pratt, and Kathy Mills 1:17:59

3M ago1:17:59

1:17:59

2023-2024 State Bar of Texas President Cindy Tisdale, Texas Young Lawyers Association President Laura Pratt, and State Bar of Texas Professionalism Committee Chair Kathy Mills open our Young Gunners Podcast mini-season on the Texas Lawyers Creed with wisdom and insight on practicing law with civility and professionalism through the lens of the moti…

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"Promoting Ethics and Professionalism" with Jonathan Smaby 17:31

3M ago17:31

17:31

Jonathan Smaby, Executive Director at the Texas Center for Legal Ethics, discusses both the Texas Lawyers Creed and the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and how both help promote professionalism and ethics in the practice of law.By Texas Young Lawyers Association

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“War Stories as a Law Student” with Tamsin Woolley 30:44

1y ago30:44

30:44

Tamsin Woolley, law student at Thurgood Marshall Law School, closes out our mini-season of war stories with knowing when you’re struggling, and knowing when and how to reach out for help.By Texas Young Lawyers Association

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“The Stories We Tell Other Lawyers” with Jeff Weatherford 18:25

1y ago18:25

18:25

Jeff Weatherford, of the Hays County Criminal District Attorney's Office, provides tips about the practice of criminal law from the perspective of a criminal prosecutor, touching upon the stories prosecutors will tell each other about their interactions with other prosecutors and defense attorneys. Jeff also tells stories from his criminal trials.…

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“Keeping It Simple” with Ted Biggers 13:39

1+ y ago13:39

13:39

Ted Biggers, of the Biggers Law Firm in Dallas, discusses practicing law with family members, as well as his stories about preparing witnesses, keeping it simple for juries, and clearly conveying expectations to others.By Texas Young Lawyers Association

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"Adapt & Overcome” with Ray Panneton 21:37

1+ y ago21:37

21:37

Ray Panneton, former Managing Partner at Ted Smith Law Group in Harker Heights, discusses lessons learned from war stories in trial practice in the area of medical malpractice, including always getting a record, knowing when to "shut up," and knowing your audience.By Texas Young Lawyers Association

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“Whatever Can Go Wrong, Will Go Wrong” with Judge Lauren Sepulveda 35:23

1+ y ago35:23

35:23

Judge Lauren Sepulveda, Presiding Municipal Judge for the City of McAllen, discusses her experiences as an Assistant District Attorney from misdemeanor to murder cases, and shares tips, such as not being afraid of the hard case, doing the best we can do and not being hard on ourselves, being aware of impacts of vicarious trauma and stress, and know…

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Collaborative Law 47:52

2+ y ago47:52

47:52

Join Host, Cali Franks, as she explores Collaborative Law. Listen as guests Dr. Honey Sheff, Katie Flowers Samler, Joelle Hinds, and Kristiana Butler discuss the ever-growing world of collaborative law. Contact details and information about our guests can be found here: Dr. Honey Sheff, Ph.D, PC: hsheff@drhoneysheff.com Katie Flowers Samler, Partne…

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Consumer Law 20:00

3y ago20:00

20:00

Join Host, Nick Guinn, as he explores Consumer Law. Listen as guests Jon-Ross Trevino, Managing Attorney for The Housing and Consumer Units at Lone Star Legal Aid, and Ben Doyle, Partner at Johnston, Brown, & Netardus, P.C., experience practicing Consumer Law. New episodes will drop every other Monday! Contact details and information about our gues…

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Antitrust Law 17:27

3y ago17:27

17:27

Join Host, Nick Guinn, as he explores Antitrust Law. Listen as guests Carrington M. Giammittorio Attorney at Haynes and Boone, LLP, and Abraham Chang, Attorney at Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, share their experience practicing Bankruptcy Law. Contact details and information about our guests can be found here: Carrington M. Giammittorir: https://www…

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Plaintiff's Personal Injury 23:25

3y ago23:25

23:25

Join Host, Nick Guinn, as he explores Plaintiff's Personal Injury. Listen as guests Matt Manning, Attorney at Webb, Cason, and Manning, and Justin Charles Roberts, Attorney at Roberts & Roberts, share their experience practicing Plaintiff's personal injury. New episodes will drop every other Monday! Contact details and information about our guests …

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Civility in the Law 20:35

3y ago20:35

20:35

Our favorite host, Nick Guinn, returns to the podcast for an invigorating discussion with Houston litigation attorney William Hagans, of Hagans Montgomery Hagans, about civility in the law. Yes, some, many, most lawyers value civility. Indeed, this podcast is a celebration of the newly proclaimed Texas Day of Civility (September 17). So join us as …

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Bankruptcy Law 33:47

3y ago33:47

33:47

Join Host, Nick Guinn, as he explores the intricacy of Bankruptcy Law. Listen as guests Danielle N. Rushing, Attorney at Dykema Gossett PLLC, and Brendon Singh, Partner at Tran Singh LLP, share their experience practicing Bankruptcy Law. Contact details and information about our guests can be found here: Danielle N. Rushing: https://www.dykema.com/…

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City Attorneys & Municipal Law 38:17

3y ago38:17

38:17

Join Host, Cali Franks, as she explores the world of City Attorneys! Guests Victor Flores, Assistant City Attorney at City of Brownsville, Texas, Eric Flores, Managing Partner at Flores Law Firm, and Chelsea Mikulencak, Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of Ryan Henry, PLLC talks about City Attorneys and Municipal Law. Contact details and inform…

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Maritime Law 25:56

3y ago25:56

25:56

Join Host, Nick Guinn, as he explores the vast sea of Maritime Law! Listen as guests Carra Miller, an Attorney at Welder | Leshin LLP, and Michael S. Prejean, an Attorney at Gilman & Allison, LLP, share their experience on representing those on the open seas. Contact details and information about our guests can be found here: Carra Miller: https://…

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Client Service for Lawyers 22:17

3+ y ago22:17

22:17

John Strohmeyer, founder of Strohmeyer Law in Houston, joins Nick Guinn (ABA/YLD District Representative) to discuss client service considerations every lawyer should consider. John explains how there is more to client service than deciding to be more like Disney or Ritz-Carlton.By Texas Young Lawyers Association

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Business Development for Criminal Defense Lawyers 21:36

3+ y ago21:36

21:36

In this episode, criminal defense lawyer Katherine L. Reed with Udashen Anton speaks with TYLA Director Ryan Bauerle, a partner at GoransonBain Ausley, about how to develop a thriving criminal defense practice in a frozen pandemic apocalypse.By Texas Young Lawyers Association

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Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Audience 28:34

3+ y ago28:34

28:34

Mark Galvin of ePresence in Atlanta joins Nick Guinn (ABA/YLD District Representative) to discuss LinkedIn techniques every lawyer should implement immediately. Mark explains core marketing principles and how to apply them on LinkedIn.By Texas Young Lawyers Association

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Business Development for Start-Up Lawyers 13:05

3+ y ago13:05

13:05

In this episode, Liz Llamas, counsel at Vesti, an AI financial service startup based in the UK, discusses with TYLA Director, Eduardo Marquez Certucha, an associate at Sidley Austin LLP, the business development challenges that young attorneys are facing today as well as how start-up lawyers develop relationships inside and outside their organizati…

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Business Development for IP Lawyers 19:10

3+ y ago19:10

19:10

Ted D. Lee, an Intellectual Property legend at Gunn, Lee & Cave in San Antonio joins Nick Guinn (ABA/YLD District Representative) in a discussion on ways to enter IP practice and establish rapport with clients. Ted shares several anecdotes and war stories that any lawyer can benefit from.By Texas Young Lawyers Association

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Business Development for Lawyers in Today's Environment 22:34

3+ y ago22:34

22:34

Allison Geggatt, a seasoned Senior Business Development & Marketing Manager at Sidley Austin LLP joins Eduardo Marquez Certucha (TYLA Director) in a discussion on ways to stay connected to clients in today’s environment. Allison shares real-life examples of activities that have been used by law firms as well as the challenge to implement these acti…

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Clerkships 44:11

3+ y ago44:11

44:11

Join Host, Cali Franks, as she explores the world of Clerkships! Guest Joshua Fiveson, a Senior Appellate Counsel in the Navy-Marine Corps Appellate Government Division, a former Supreme Court of Texas Law Clerk, and a future U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Law Clerk talks about clerkships. Contact details and information about our gues…

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Personal Injury Defense 20:14

3+ y ago20:14

20:14

Join Host, Nick Guinn, as he explores the world of Personal Injury Defense! Guest Georgina E. Buckley, an Attorney at Naman Howell Smith & Lee in San Antonio, Texas, talk about what it is like to be a young lawyer in Personal Injury Defense. Contact details and information about our guests can be found here: Georgina E. Buckley: https://www.namanho…

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Entertainment Law 38:22

3+ y ago38:22

38:22

Join Host, Cali Franks, as she explores the world of Entertainment Law! Guests Brent Turman, an attorney at Bell Nunally and Martin, LLP in Dallas, Texas, and Gwendolyn Seale, an attorney at Mike Tolleson and Associates in Austin, Texas, talk about what its like to be a young lawyer in Entertainment Law. Contact details and information about our gu…

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In-House Counsel 36:23

3+ y ago36:23

36:23

Join Host, Nick Guinn, as she explores he world of In-House Counsel! Guests Melissa Silverstein, Assistant General Counsel at Helen of Troy, Rachel High, Director, Corporate Counsel at Kendra Scott, and Rene De Law O, Privacy Council at USAA, talk about what it is like to be a young lawyer as an In-House Counsel. Contact details and information abo…

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Property Law & Real Estate Law 30:31

3+ y ago30:31

30:31

Join Host, Cali Franks, as she explores the world of Property Law & Real Estate! Guests Garrett Couts, an attorney at Brady & Hamilton LLP, in Lubbock, Texas and Kathryn Kluge, an attorney at Longoria & Kelly, PLLC in Eagle Pass, Texas, talk about what its like to be a young lawyer in Property Law and Real Estate Law. Contact details and informatio…

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Criminal Law 31:14

4y ago31:14

31:14

Join Host, Nick Guinn, as he explores the world of Criminal Law! Guests Porscha Natasha Brown, an Attorney at El Paso County Public Defender's Office, and Rachel Grove, an Assistant US Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas-Beaumont Office, talk about what it is like to be a young lawyer in Criminal Law. More information about Texas Association…

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Family Law 36:18

4y ago36:18

36:18

Join Host, Cali Franks, as she explores the world of Family Law! Guests Britney Harrison, an attorney at Goranson Bain Ausely in Dallas, Texas and David Henry, an attorney at The Law Offie of Susanne Bonilla Harrold talk about what its like to be a young lawyer in Family Law. Contact details and information about our guests can be found here: Britn…

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Practice Areas: 101- Trailer- COMING SOON 0:43

4y ago0:43

0:43

Welcome to Practice Areas 101 presented by Texas Young Lawyers Association. Join hosts Cali Franks and Nick Guinn twice a month as they explore legal practice areas and hear from young lawyers across Texas who actually practice them. Practice Areas 101 coming October 5, 2020. Make sure to like and subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast…

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Employment Law in a Pandemic 45:29

4+ y ago45:29

45:29

Board Certified Employment Lawyer Austin Kaplan and Associate Maff Caponi discuss the answers to the top questions employment lawyers are seeing regarding COVID-19 workplace issues and unemployment.By Texas Young Lawyers Association

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Wellness in the Legal Profession: It's a Hot Mess 42:42

4+ y ago42:42

42:42

In this Young Gunners episode, Chris Mazzola, Lisa Duke, and Dr. Richard Theis discuss the state of wellness in the legal profession, the need for change in the profession, breaking the stigma associated with mental illness, and how to improve attorney wellness across the profession. This episode is brought to you in partnership with the San Antoni…

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Attorney Wellness Panel: Stories of Survival and Hope 59:31

5y ago59:31

59:31

In this Young Gunners episode, panelists Erica Grigg, Chris Ritter, Sara Giddings, and Allan DuBois share their stories of depression and addiction. Rebecca Patterson Linehan moderates an insightful discussion regarding mental health and addiction in lawyers including recognizing the signs, prevention methods, and how to get help.…

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Life is Like a Box of Chocolates 59:16

5y ago59:16

59:16

In this Shero episode, Maggie Louise Callahan of Maggie Louise Confections and Kim Bueno, a partner at Scott Douglas & McConnico, LP, discuss their journey in and out of the practice of law. This Shero episode is brought to you in partnership with Changemaker Chats.By Texas Young Lawyers Association; Kim Bueno; Maggie Louise Callahan

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Blazing the Trail 14:20

5y ago14:20

14:20

When Mary Golder began practicing law at Webb, Stokes & Sparks in West Texas she was one of the first female trial lawyers. In this Shero episode, Mary Golder discusses her journey blazing the trail for other women in West Texas, the advantage she has found as a woman practicing law, and provides poignant advice for young lawyers.…

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Married to the Law 13:54

5y ago13:54

13:54

In this episode, we talk about what you can expect from spending your life with a lawyer and what to prepare for as you get ready to tie the knot! From daily arguments to the Bar exam, you’re in for a roller coaster ride, so take a word of advice from our experts that have been through the ups and downs of being married to lawyers. This podcast was…

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Becoming an Oil and Gas Lawyer: Fueling your Career 23:52

5+ y ago23:52

23:52

On this episode, Eduardo Canales, associate in the Global Energy Transactions Practice of Akin Gump, discusses the different careers a young lawyer can pursue in the energy industry, particularly in oil and Gas. Oil and gas law a dynamic and expansive area of law, especially in the state of Texas, is a trending career path for young lawyers in Texa…

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Making Your License Work Elsewhere: Alternative Careers for Lawyers 27:10

5+ y ago27:10

27:10

In this episode we talk to Michael Choate, who is a policy manager at SPEER. Michael practiced environmental regulatory law for several years and decided that he was not happy with his career and wanted to pivot. He went on a long journey to find the right fit for himself and is very happy with where he landed. Check out this episode to learn about…

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Maintaining Balance 39:17

5+ y ago39:17

39:17

In this Shero episode, Anna Romanskaya, former chair of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, discusses keys to maintaining balance in one's career and personal life. Further, Anna provides great advice for young lawyers that are just starting out.By Texas Young Lawyers Association; Anna Romanskaya

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From Preparation to Performance: Taking and Defending Depositions 55:07

5+ y ago55:07

55:07

In this episode, Board-Certified Attorney Mike Sawicki tells TYLA how to prepare for and execute dynamic depositions. From background research on your own client to finding what you need to prove your case from the witness, learn tips and tricks to make the most of a deposition. This podcast was created by Texas Young Lawyers Association, and no pa…

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Taming the Hamster on the Wheel 32:54

5+ y ago32:54

32:54

In this Shero episode, Erica Grigg shares with us how the "hamster on the wheel" dominated and almost ended her life. In an open and honest discussion between Dicky Grigg and Erica Grigg, Erica shares her struggle with alcoholism and depression and the steps that she has put in place in order to tame the "hamster on the wheel". Additionally, Dicky …

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Making It On Your Own 27:10

5+ y ago27:10

27:10

In this episode, we talk to Ifeoma Ibekwe who has recently hung her shingle by opening a law firm focused on Business Law and Wills and Estates. In this candid interview, the new solo attorney talks about managing your own practice, growing your business, honing your skills and finding the balance that works for you. This podcast was created by Tex…

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The Unauthorized Practice of Law: What it is, and why you care 36:07

5+ y ago36:07

36:07

In this episode, Bill Gameros tells TYLA how to spot and address the unauthorized practice of law (UPL). He'll also tell us how the system to address UPL is structured, and how attorneys can get involved in protecting the legal profession. This podcast was created by Texas Young Lawyers Association, and no part of it may be reproduced without the w…

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It Takes a Village 1:09:05

5+ y ago1:09:05

1:09:05

Judge JoAnne Garcia learned a very important lesson after the birth of her daughter Alexia while in high school, it truly takes a village to raise a child. As Judge Garcia notes "Good people are willing to step up and lend a hand when you need them the most. They want to be a part of all of your success." With the support of her family and friends,…

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Anti-SLAPP: Tips and tricks on how to effectively use and avoid the Anti-SLAPP motions 30:01

5+ y ago30:01

30:01

TYLA explores the Anti-SLAPP statute and discusses tips for both effective use of the statute and practical considerations to avoid dismissal of a lawsuit under the Anti-SLAPP statute. This podcast was created by Texas Young Lawyers Association, and no part of it may be reproduced without the written consent of TYLA. The opinions expressed do not n…

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A Conversation on Attorney Wellness 37:32

5+ y ago37:32

37:32

In this episode, TYLA speaks one-on-one with Chris Ritter, the Director of the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program, to explore the mental health issues facing attorneys today, including depression, anxiety, burnout, and compassion fatigue. TYLA explores why mental health issues are so prevalent among attorneys, and seeks advice on tips and tricks tha…

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Determining Your End Game 40:00

5+ y ago40:00

40:00

In this Shero episode, Yetter Coleman Partner Tracy LeRoy discusses the importance of maintaining a work-life balance and provides insightful advice to young lawyers on preparing for their "end game."By Texas Young Lawyers Association; Tracy LeRoy

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Law Review: Getting On and What to Expect 25:55

5+ y ago25:55

25:55

Current law students on two different student publications discuss their experiences getting onto and participating in their respective publications and give advice for how to be successful. Learn about the benefits, challenges, and importance of participating in law school reviews and journals. This podcast was created by Texas Young Lawyers Assoc…

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Houston Wellness Panel. Your Mask First: Taking Care of Yourself to Better Serve Your Clients 1:06:17

5+ y ago1:06:17

1:06:17

On January 11, 2019, TYLA hosted an attorney wellness panel in Houston, Texas, to discuss mental health issues facing attorneys. The panel discussed the prevalence of mental health issues in the profession, including the prevalence of depression, anxiety, burnout, and compassion fatigue. This podcast episode offers information about the Texas Lawye…

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Leading the Largest Custody Battle in the United States 42:46

5+ y ago42:46

42:46

In 2008 law enforcement raided the YFZ ranch, a community in Eldorado, Texas settled by the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints. The raid resulted in 462 children being removed becoming the largest custody battle in the United States. In this Shero episode, Judge Carmen Dusek shares her experience as co-lead counsel for the children removed.…

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