Young Gunners
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.
Episodes
47 episodes
"Pathways to Success - Trial Attorneys" with Tiffany Sheppard, Chase Newsom, Catrina Guerrero and Monte English
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35:52
"The History Behind the Texas Lawyers Creed" with William Hagans
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 civilit...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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17:31
"Promoting Ethics and Professionalism" with Jonathan Smaby
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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17:31
"What Would Ted Lasso Do?" with Cindy Tisdale, Laura Pratt, and Kathy Mills
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 Lawyer...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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1:17:59
“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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Season 6
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Episode 5
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30:44
“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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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18:25
“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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Season 6
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Episode 3
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13:39
"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," an...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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21:37
“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 be...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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35:23
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, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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20:35
Client Service for Lawyers
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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22:17
Business Development for Criminal Defense Lawyers
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.&n...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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21:36
Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Audience
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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28:34
Business Development for Start-Up Lawyers
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 tha...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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13:05
Business Development for IP Lawyers
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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19:10
Business Development for Lawyers in Today's Environment
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 shar...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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22:34
Employment Law in a Pandemic
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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45:29
Wellness in the Legal Profession: It's a Hot Mess
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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42:42
Attorney Wellness Panel: Stories of Survival and Hope
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 he...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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59:31
Married to the Law
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 advi...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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13:54
Becoming an Oil and Gas Lawyer: Fueling your Career
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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23:52
Making Your License Work Elsewhere: Alternative Careers for Lawyers
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 fi...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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27:10
From Preparation to Performance: Taking and Defending Depositions
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 trick...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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55:07
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 about managing your own practice, growing you...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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27:10