A Conversation with Sylvia Borunda Firth—Your New State Bar of Texas President

State Bar of Texas Podcast by Legal Talk Network

Jul 1, 202136:28Government & Organizations

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 for the presidency, particularly her passion for diversity and inclusion. As the...

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