A Conversation with Sylvia Borunda Firth—Your New State Bar of Texas President
Sylvia Borunda Firth has been sworn in as the new president of the State Bar of Texas! Host Rocky Dhir welcomes Sylvia to discuss her hopes...
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State Bar of Texas Podcast
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 p...
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Reopening Texas Courts: Plans and Challenges for Resuming In-Person Court Proceedings
As Texas has lightened its COVID-related restrictions ahead of many other states, courts around the state are making plans to or have alread...
Remote Court: Judge Emily Miskel's Insights On COVID-Era Proceedings
After a year of remote court, how are judges, lawyers, and litigants doing? State Bar of Texas podcast host Rocky Dhir talks with Judge Emil...
Get to Know Your State Bar President-Elect Candidates!
Voting for the State Bar of Texas' president-elect candidates will take place in the month of April! Podcast host Rocky Dhir welcomes candid...
Texas "Cat Lawyer": The Zoom Mishap Turned Viral Sensation
We've all seen it! The viral "Cat Lawyer" video brought the world a collective laugh, but, those on the screen somehow kept their cool in th...
Rules Vote 2021: Examining Proposed Changes to the Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
In 2017, the Texas Legislature amended Chapter 81 of the Government Code to create the Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda, or CDR...
Succession Planning: Being Prepared for the Uncertainties of the Future
Every lawyer will eventually end their practice of law, and being ready for that transition safeguards you, your clients, and your fellow at...
Adapting to Change and Adversity: How the Pandemic Could Help Us Do Life & Law Better
Will we ever return to "normal," or are we forever changed by COVID-19? The world of legal has had to adapt quickly to public health and saf...
Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans: Making a Difference by Meeting Veterans' Legal Needs
Ten years ago, the State Bar of Texas launched Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans (TLTV) under the leadership of 2010-11 Bar president Terry T...
Keeping Employees Safe at Work — ADA Considerations in the Age of COVID
COVID-19 has created numerous complications for employers, leaving many unsure about how to best comply with their legal obligations to empl...
Practice Well! — Law Practice Resources Division Launches Its New Website
What kind of tools could help you practice law in a healthy, sustainable way? With Texas' diverse legal community in mind, the new www.texas...
2020 Annual Meeting On Demand: Privacy Issues Related to Video Conferencing and Cloud-Based Programs
In a world where we must rely on technology to continue the practice of law, attorneys are ethically bound to keep up with relevant tech and...
2020 Annual Meeting On Demand: Holistic Hustle – 3 Practices to Help Attorneys Thrive at Work and at Home
Lawyers are more productive when they bring their whole selves to work. Host Rocky Dhir welcomes Nik Sallie Franklin to discuss her talk fro...
2020 Annual Meeting On Demand: A Conversation with New TYLA President Britney Harrison
State Bar of Texas podcast host Rocky Dhir sits down with the new president of the Texas Young Lawyers' Association, Britney Harrison, to di...
Be Prepared! – Disaster Planning Tips for Lawyers & Law Firms
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month! Have you considered whether your law firm could recover from an unexpected crisis? State...
The 15th and 19th Amendments: Looking Back and Looking Forward
With the 150th anniversary of the 15th amendment and the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment both falling in 2020, host Rocky Dhir welco...
What to Expect from the 2020 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting On Demand
For the first time ever, the State Bar of Texas is hosting its annual meeting entirely online! Host Rocky Dhir talks with Reginald Hirsch an...
Autonomous Vehicles: Legal Implications of a Driverless Future
The rapid development of ever-advancing driverless technologies brings with it a whole slew of legal questions. For one, who is responsible...
Texas Judiciary: The New Landscape of Operations During COVID-19
The pace of the court system has drastically changed, and while remote proceedings have taken place where possible, many Texas legal profess...
2020 State Bar of Texas Elections: Get to Know Your Presidential Candidates
2020 elections for the State Bar of Texas and TYLA are starting now! Host Rocky Dhir is joined by presidential candidates Sylvia Borunda Fir...