Practice Areas 101

Think tax law is dry or dull? Think again! In the latest episode of TYLA’s Practice Areas 101, we sit down with Nga Tran-Medina (Internal Revenue Service), Alissa Gipson (Chamberlain Hrdlicka), and Umair Karowadia (Chamberlain Hrdlicka), three young and ambitious lawyers who have chosen tax law as their career path.

From the intellectual challenge of decoding the tax code to the surprising flexibility and career stability it offers, our guests share why this field of law has captured their interest. Whether you're a law student exploring your options or a practicing attorney considering a pivot, this conversation dives deep into the real-life experiences, career trajectories, and unexpected rewards of working in tax law!

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Contract Nerds Assemble! 🤓

In this episode of Practice Areas 101, we speak with a panel of amazing young attorneys – Kylie Loya (Houston METRO), Alexandra Fuelling (Schlumberger) and Janet Oyeteju (NCR Atleos) – who, in their respective areas of practice, specialize in legal matters related to the creation, enforcement and dispute resolution of contracts, and play a crucial role in ensuring that agreements for their clients are legally sound. They share with us how their careers have offered them a unique blend of technical legal work, client interaction, and a chance to shape business deals that power the marketplace. 

If you enjoy problem-solving, negotiation, and staying on top of ever-changing regulations, it could be the perfect career path for you! 

In our latest episode, we spotlight careers in estate planning law, where we speak with Garrett Couts, firm partner of Brady & Hamilton LLP and Elizabeth Lockett, managing attorney of Law Office of Elizabeth Lockett, PLLC, who reflect on what inspired their interest in estate planning law, describe a “day in the life” of their respective practices, and discuss how pro bono service has enriched their careers. 

Join Host, Cali Franks, as she explores Collaborative Law.  Listen as guests Dr. Honey Sheff, Katie Flowers Samler, Joelle Hinds, and Kristiana Butler discuss the ever-growing world of collaborative law. 

Contact details and information about our guests can be found here: 

Dr. Honey Sheff, Ph.D, PC: [email protected]
Katie Flowers Samler, Partner, Goranson Bain Ausley: [email protected]
Joelle Hinds, Financial Advisor, Benchmark Income Group: [email protected]
Kristiana Butler, Attorney, Goranson Bain Ausley: [email protected] 

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Join Host, Nick Guinn, as he explores Antitrust Law.  Listen as guests Carrington M. Giammittorio Attorney at Haynes and Boone, LLP, and Abraham Chang, Attorney at Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, share their experience practicing Bankruptcy Law. 

Contact details and information about our guests can be found here: 

Carrington M. Giammittorir: https://www.haynesboone.com/people/g/giammittorio-carrington
Abraham Chang: https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-us/people/1015472

More information about Texas Young Lawyers Association can be found here: www.tyla.org 

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Join Host, Nick Guinn, as he explores Plaintiff's Personal Injury.  Listen as guests Matt Manning, Attorney at Webb, Cason, and Manning, and Justin Charles Roberts, Attorney at Roberts & Roberts, share their experience practicing Plaintiff's personal injury. New episodes will drop every other Monday! 

Contact details and information about our guests can be found here: 

Matt Manning: https://www.wcctxlaw.com/matt-manning
Justin Charles Roberts: https://www.robertslawfirm.com/attorneys/justin-c-roberts/

More information about Texas Young Lawyers Association can be found here: www.tyla.org 

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Join Host, Nick Guinn, as he explores the intricacy of Bankruptcy Law.  Listen as guests Danielle N. Rushing, Attorney at Dykema Gossett PLLC, and Brendon Singh, Partner at Tran Singh LLP, share their experience practicing Bankruptcy Law. 

Contact details and information about our guests can be found here: 

Danielle N. Rushing: https://www.dykema.com/professionals-danielle_n_rushing.html
Brendon Singh: https://www.ts-llp.com/brendon-singh.html

More information about Texas Young Lawyers Association can be found here: www.tyla.org 

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Join Host, Nick Guinn, as he explores the vast sea of Maritime Law! Listen as guests Carra Miller, an Attorney at Welder | Leshin LLP, and Michael S. Prejean, an Attorney at Gilman & Allison, LLP, share their experience on representing those on the open seas. 

Contact details and information about our guests can be found here: 

Carra Miller: https://www.welderleshin.com/attorneys/carra-miller/ 
Michael S. Prejean: https://www.gilmanallison.com/our-team/michael-prejean/

More information about Texas Young Lawyers Association can be found here: www.tyla.org 

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