Making It On Your Own
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 a...
2 Apr 201927min
The Unauthorized Practice of Law: What it is, and why you care
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 invol...
26 Mar 201936min
Anti-SLAPP: Tips and tricks on how to effectively use and avoid the Anti-SLAPP motions
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 ...
19 Mar 201930min
A Conversation on Attorney Wellness
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, anxi...
12 Mar 201937min
Law Review: Getting On and What to Expect
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 abo...
5 Mar 201925min
Houston Wellness Panel. Your Mask First: Taking Care of Yourself to Better Serve Your Clients
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 prof...
26 Feb 20191h 6min
Tips for Millennial Attorneys on Working in a Multi-generational Office
Law firms and legal departments today have as many as four generations of attorneys working alongside one another. Some attorneys and staff that are a part of the older generations may hold a negative...
19 Feb 201925min
Professional Organizations – To Become Involved or Not To Become Involved
When is the right time to become involved with professional organizations? How do I become involved with professional organizations? How do I stand out in a professional organization? Are professiona...
12 Feb 201922min
