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Young Gunners Texas Young Lawyers Association
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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
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.
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“The Stories We Tell Other Lawyers” with Jeff Weatherford
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
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.
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"Adapt & Overcome” with Ray Panneton
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.
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“Whatever Can Go Wrong, Will Go Wrong” with Judge Lauren Sepulveda
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.
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Civility in the Law
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 one of society's oldest professions.
Contact details and information about our guests can be found here:
William Hagans: https://hagans.law/attorneys/william-g-hagans/
Nick Guinn: https://www.gunn-lee.com/Attorneys/NickGuinn/
More information about Texas Young Lawyers Association can be found here: www.tyla.org
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