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State Bar of Texas Podcast

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The State Bar of Texas Podcast is a monthly show featuring news and discussions relevant to the legal profession, from the latest industry trends and caselaw to practice tips and State Bar programs. Host Rocky Dhir, attorney and CEO of Dallas-based Atlas Legal Research, invites thought leaders and innovators to share their insight and knowledge on what matters to practitioners.

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Keynote Speaker Chris Shepherd (State Bar of Texas...

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2022/06/10

This year’s keynote speaker offers a whole new perspective on work, life, mental health, and cross-industry cooperation. Restaurateur Chris Shepherd chats with Rocky Dhir about the challenges of the hospitality industry and how the Southern Smoke Foundation works to provide support for those in crisis. Chris Shepherd is founding director and honorary chairman of Southern Smoke Foundation.

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A Crisis Is Coming (Oh, Believe It). Are You...

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2022/06/10

Every attorney dreads the day a crisis erupts. Because it will. But there are “good ways” and “bad ways” to prepare and react. Pretending it will never happen to you is the “bad way.” Speakers David Margulies and Bradley Adams are experts in crisis management and communication and spoke at the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting on what they’ve learned and how attorneys work with public relations teams both before and after a crisis erupts. Don’t hide, but speak only to the facts you know are

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15:25

Gen Z’s Impacts in Legal (State Bar of Texas Annual...

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2022/06/10

Generation Z are the new up-and-comers in the legal world. What can we expect from them as they begin contributing to legal processes? From the Annual Meeting, Laurence Coletti talks with conference speakers Laura Graham and Jason Bloom, whose sessions focused on different aspects of Gen Z’s entrance into the legal system. Laura shares highlights from Gen Z: What Kind of Colleagues Will They Be?, delving into this peer group’s unique approach to the profession; and Jason recaps Jury Decision-Making

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21:05

Presidential Goals with Laura Gibson and Michael...

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2022/06/10

The 2022-2023 State Bar year marks a new chapter as Texas lawyers emerge from the pandemic and a sense of normalcy returns. Rocky Dhir talks with soon-to-be State Bar and TYLA presidents Laura Gibson and Michael Ritter about their plans for the coming year, particularly involving attorney succession planning, mental health and wellness, public education on legal processes, and much more. Laura Gibson is a member of Dentons' Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice and the Managing Partner of the

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34:08

What to Expect at the In-Person State Bar of Texas...

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2022/06/02

After two years of hosting an entirely virtual event, the State Bar of Texas will be returning to an in-person Annual Meeting for 2022! Rocky Dhir talks with Bar president Sylvia Borunda Firth and executive director Trey Apffel about how this year’s conference will be run, taking into consideration all current CDC guidelines. They also chat about the exciting professional and social offerings for 2022 attendees. Sylvia Borunda Firth is a solo practitioner in El Paso and president of the State Bar of

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31:47

Demystifying Board Certification for Texas Lawyers

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2022/05/12

Why bother to become a board certified attorney? As it turns out, there are tons of advantages for your legal practice. The State Bar of Texas Podcast host Rocky Dhir welcomes Leo Figueroa to discuss the process of board certification and debunk common misconceptions. Leo Figueroa is executive director of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.

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63:37

2022 President-Elect Candidate Forum: Part 1

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2022/04/01

Time to meet your candidates! On March 10, Joe Escobedo and Cindy Tisdale participated in a live, virtual forum hosted by Rocky Dhir. Get to know Joe and Cindy as they share their priorities for the State Bar of Texas and answer audience questions. Register to join their next live forum on April 5! Joe Escobedo is a partner at Escobedo & Cardenas, LLP, in Edinburg, Texas, where he devotes his practice to tort litigation and mediations. Cindy Tisdale is a small firm attorney in Granbury, Texas,

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47:13

Women and The Law: Perspectives From Women Deans of...

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2022/03/03

Women play a vital role in the legal profession, and their leadership should be encouraged and supported as we move into the future. State Bar of Texas podcast host Rocky Dhir talks with four deans of Texas law schools, Joan R.M. Bullock, Jennifer Collins, Felecia Epps, and Patricia Roberts, about their perspectives on women and the law. They discuss changing dynamics in work-life balance, overcoming bias, and how unique viewpoints from women in law enrich the legal profession. Joan R.M. Bullock

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35:34

Employment Law Implications for Remote Work

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2022/02/03

The pandemic made many employers realize that they actually can do business with a remote staff, but there are still many issues to untangle as remote and/or hybrid work continues. To help attorneys understand the nuances of employment law for these new work situations, Rocky Dhir welcomes business and employment trial lawyer Trang Tran. They discuss how today’s common work situations interact with current laws and offer advice for protecting both employers and employees. Trang Tran is a trial

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41:38

What 2021 Meant for Texas Appellate Law

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2022/01/06

Happy New Year! To ring in 2022, host Rocky Dhir welcomes Warren W. Harris and Kirsten Castañeda to look back at 2021 appellate law happenings and explore the lessons to be learned. Warren and Kirsten discuss topics from their recent appellate law articles for the Texas Bar Journal and offer guidance for attorneys on current issues. Warren W. Harris is a partner in Bracewell in Houston, where he heads the firm’s Appellate Practice Group. Kirsten Castañeda is an attorney with Alexander Dobose

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36:12

Honing Your Virtual Presence

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2021/12/02

Every lawyer hopes to present themselves as poised and intelligent, but some struggle to put their best foot forward when engaging clients or fellow professionals online, especially in video communications. Elisabeth Steele is here to help! Host Rocky Dhir welcomes Elisabeth to walk lawyers through the elements of effective virtual presence and communication. She shares tips on: cultivating connection and authenticity for your audience; setting up a workspace that minimizes distractions; and,

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34:40

New Innovations! — The Advertising Review Portal for...

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2021/11/04

Legal advertising has become more and more sophisticated in our tech-driven age, and the State Bar of Texas’ advertising review department is striving to become equally sophisticated in giving lawyers speedy, straightforward feedback on ad compliance. Rocky Dhir welcomes Gene Major to learn all about the department’s new advertising review portal, which is now available for all State Bar members. Gene Major is the attorney compliance division director and director of advertising review for the State

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35:44

What Automated Certificates of Service Mean for Texas...

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2021/10/07

E-filing systems are quicker and more efficient, but there is certainly still room for human error, as was seen in a recent case heard by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at New Orleans— a lawyer who had agreed to use e-filing later missed a motion for summary judgment that landed in his spam folder, leading to his failure to respond to the motion in time and, ultimately, to the court tossing the lawsuit. What does all this have to do with Texas lawyers? Rocky Dhir welcomes D. Todd Smith to

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39:17

The Lanham Act Turns 75!

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2021/09/16

We may not give much thought to how trademark laws affect our daily lives, but the Lanham Act has played a huge role in protecting us as consumers. How? Rocky Dhir welcomes intellectual property experts Joe Cleveland and Craig Stone to discuss the evolution of trademark law and its functions in our economy. They also honor Texas Congressman Fritz Lanham’s contributions to this area of the law and explain how his namesake Act has promoted trust and reliability in United States commerce and inspired

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33:02

Diversity and Inclusion in the Texas Bar Journal

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2021/08/12

The Texas Bar Journal has been striving to make sure diverse voices are represented in its pages. State Bar of Texas podcast host Rocky Dhir talks with Angelica Hernandez, a current member of the editorial board, to learn how articles are selected for the Journal and how the unique perspectives of diverse authors benefit all Texas legal professionals. Angelica Hernandez is a partner at the law firm of Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson.

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36:27

A Conversation with Sylvia Borunda Firth—Your New...

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2021/07/01

As newly sworn in president of the State Bar of Texas, Sylvia Borunda Firth discusses her goals for the coming year and her hopes for furthering diversity and inclusion for future generations of lawyers.

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32:10

Reopening Texas Courts: Plans and Challenges for...

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2021/06/01

Judge Maricela Moore outlines the challenges of reopening Texas courthouses and what measures are being taken to ensure the safety of those involved.

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37:12

Remote Court: Judge Emily Miskel’s Insights On...

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2021/05/06

Judge Emily Miskel discusses Texas’ approach to remote proceedings and explains why we may see permanent changes to courts, even after COVID restrictions are lifted throughout the state.

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40:49

Get to Know Your State Bar President-Elect Candidates!

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2021/04/01

2021-22 president-elect candidates Sara Dysart and Laura Gibson chat with Rocky Dhir about their backgrounds, experience, and goals for the presidency.

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36:46

Texas “Cat Lawyer”: The Zoom Mishap Turned Viral...

State Bar of Texas Podcast ·

2021/03/02

Rocky Dhir talks with Rod Ponton and Judge Roy Ferguson about their viral “Cat Lawyer” experience.

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