Young Gunners

May 16 2023 56

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Young Gunners from the Texas Young Lawyers Association cuts through the noise and discusses practical tips and challenges facing new attorneys in Texas and the United States. TYLA directors talk with experienced practitioners about a variety of topics including the Texas Lawyers' Creed, professionalism and civility, going to court, social media, and work/life balance.

This podcast was created by the Texas Young Lawyers Association, and no part of it may be reproduced without the written consent of TYLA. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the TYLA or the State Bar of Texas. The information in this podcast is provided as a resource of general information and is not intended to replace legal advice. We recommend our listeners conduct their own research and exercise their own judgment. If you are not a lawyer and need legal assistance related to any of the topics discussed in this podcast, you should consult an attorney.

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“War Stories as a Law Student” with Tamsin Woolley

May 16 2023 30 mins

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.

“The Stories We Tell Other Lawyers” with Jeff Weatherford

May 02 2023 18 mins

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.

“Keeping It Simple” with Ted Biggers

Apr 24 2023 13 mins

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.

"Adapt & Overcome” with Ray Panneton

Apr 03 2023 21 mins

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.

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

Mar 21 2023 35 mins

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 knowing when to get help.

Civility in the Law

Sep 17 2021 20 mins

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 we celebrate professionalism in on

Client Service for Lawyers

Apr 09 2021 22 mins

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.

Business Development for Criminal Defense Lawyers

Mar 26 2021 21 mins

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.

Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Audience

Mar 12 2021 28 mins

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.

Business Development for Start-Up Lawyers

Feb 26 2021 13 mins

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 organization.