The newest episode of SHEro is officially here! This week, TYLA President Alyson Martinez shares a story she’s carried with her since childhood - a moment in a Laredo mall when a woman approached her mother, looked at five‑year‑old Alyson, and said, “Your daughter is going to do big things.”

In this episode, Alyson reflects on how that moment became a quiet source of confidence as she built her career in public service. She talks about what it means to be a first‑generation attorney, the support of her family, and the pride she carries in becoming the first TYLA President from Laredo.

Alyson opens up about the path that led her to leadership, the responsibility she feels to honor the communities that shaped her, and the importance of representation in the legal profession. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, her story is a powerful reminder of the women who lead with purpose, the families who lift them up, and the generations they inspire by stepping into roles no one before them has held.

This episode celebrates Alyson’s historic presidency and the legacy she’s building - one rooted in service, courage, and the belief that big things are possible when someone sees greatness in you early on.

🎧 Listen now: https://tyla.org/resource/shero-podcast/

#tyla #shero #womenshistorymonth #womeninlaw #womenwholead #leadershipjourney #firstgen #publicservice #trailblazer #representationmatters #laredotx #texaslawyers

Defense. Leadership. Legacy.

In this episode of SHEros, we sit down with Cynthia Orr to talk about her trailblazing career in criminal defense, the power of mentorship, and what it means to lead with integrity in the courtroom and beyond. Her story is a reminder that excellence and courage can reshape the profession for generations to come.

🎧 Listen now: https://tyla.org/resource/shero-podcast/

#tyla #SHEroes #womeninlaw #texaslawyers #legalleadership

The newest episode of SHEro is officially here! This week, TYLA President Alyson Martinez sits down with Berry Crowley - the first woman to ever serve as TYLA President - for a powerful, intimate conversation about what it means to lead when no one before you has looked like you.

In this episode, Berry reflects on her groundbreaking presidency with honesty, grit, and an unapologetic commitment to showing up authentically. She shares what it was like to step into a role where she had no blueprint, how she pushed through doubt and resistance, and why being “first” is never the finish line - it’s the beginning of a wider path for others.

It’s an episode filled with wisdom, courage, and the kind of inspiration that reminds us why representation matters and why women’s leadership transforms organizations. 

The conversation also features reflections from former TYLA presidents: Justice Karin Crump and  Jo Ann Merica - who was the second woman to lead TYLA - adding powerful context to Berry’s legacy and the path she helped shape.

🎧 Listen now: https://tyla.org/resource/shero-podcast/

#tyla #shero #firstfemalepresident #womeninlaw #womenwholead #leadershipjourney #trailblazer #legalpionners #representationmatters

🎖️ New SHEROS Episode: Honoring Our Veterans 🎖️
 
 This episode of SHEROS highlights the powerful stories of military veterans who have continued their service through the legal profession. From lessons learned in uniform to leadership, resilience, and advocacy beyond active duty, our guests share how their military experience shaped who they are as lawyers and leaders today.
 
 We’re proud to honor their service and amplify their voices. 🇺🇸⚖️
 
 🎧 Listen here: https://tyla.org/resource/shero-podcast/
 
 #TYLA #SHEROS #VeteransInLaw #MilitaryToLaw #ServiceAndLeadership #WomenVeterans #LawyersWhoServe #TexasYoungLawyers #LeadershipInLaw #HonoringVeterans 

Opinions are the guests’ own and do not represent the U.S. military or any branch of the Armed Forces.

The newest episode of SHEROS is officially here! This week, we sit down with Adriana Rodriguez and Gavriella Roisman, two powerful advocates who have dedicated their legal careers to service, equity, and social justice.

In this episode, they discuss what it means to use the law as a tool for change — from fighting discrimination and violence to championing civil rights and expanding access to justice. They also share the personal side of this work: navigating burnout, staying grounded in purpose, and finding hope in community.

🎧 Listen now: https://tyla.org/resource/shero-podcast/

#TYLA #SHEROS #SocialJusticeLawyering #AdrianaRodriguez #GavriellaRoisman #PublicInterestLaw #CivilRights #AccessToJustice #WomenInLaw #LegalAdvocacy #TexasYoungLawyers #LawyersForChange

✨ Episode Release: Barriers, Broken ✨

The wait is over! The newest episode of SHEROS is now live, featuring Judge Diana Song Quiroga.

 In this inspiring conversation, Judge Song Quiroga opens up about her path to the bench, overcoming challenges, and breaking barriers as an Asian American woman in the Texas and federal legal community. Her story is one of resilience, purpose, and public service.

#TYLA #SHEROS #BarriersBroken #JudgeDianaSongQuiroga #WomenInLaw #FederalJudiciary #TexasLawyers #DiversityInLaw #LegalInspiration #YoungLawyers #BreakingCeilings

In this episode of the SHEros Podcast, From Courtroom to Community, Judge Diana Saldaña shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings as a child of migrant farmworkers to serving as a federal judge. ⚖️

 Judge Saldaña opens up about perseverance, purpose, and the power of giving back highlighting the Kazen Fellowship Program, which she founded to create new opportunities for students in her community. 💫

 🎙️ Listen to From Courtroom to Community available now wherever you listen to podcasts!

 #SHErosPodcast #TYLA #TexasYoungLawyers #WomenInLaw #LatinasInLaw #RepresentationMatters #FederalJudge #CommunityLeadership #EmpowerHer #LegalTrailblazer #GivingBack #KazenFellowship #PodcastForChange #UncommonLeaders

In this episode of the SHEros Podcast, Family Law, Family Life, Judges Derbha Jones and Crystal Levonius open up about how their personal journeys as mothers, daughters, and community leaders shaped their path to the bench. 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️

 They share powerful reflections on balance, empathy, and how lived experience guides their work in family law courtrooms every day.

 🎙️ Listen to Family Law, Family Life available now wherever you listen to podcasts.

 #SHErosPodcast #TYLA #TexasYoungLawyers #WomenInLaw #FamilyLaw #WomenOnTheBench #LegalLeaders #EmpowerHer #RepresentationMatters #FirstGenLawyer #WomenOfColorInLaw #PodcastForChange #UncommonLeaders

 This week on the SHEros Podcast, we’re talking about ending the tampon tax in Texas. This episode contains a powerful conversation with Kelly Hanen and Laura Shoemaker, two advocates who helped make menstrual equity a reality in our state.

 From policy change to breaking stigmas, Kelly and Laura share how determination, collaboration, and advocacy can drive lasting impact for women across Texas. 🌟

 🎙️ Listen now to SHEros wherever you get your podcasts.

 #SHErosPodcast #TYLA #TexasYoungLawyers #WomenInLaw #AdvocacyInAction #MenstrualEquity #EndTamponTax #WomenSupportingWomen #LegalLeaders #EmpowerHer #RepresentationMatters #PodcastForChange #UncommonLeaders

✨ Episode 1 of SHEROS is here! ✨

 We’re kicking off our podcast series with an inspiring conversation featuring Judge J. Elaine Marshall and Judge Janikka Bratton—a groundbreaking mother-daughter duo and trailblazers in Texas judicial history. 💫👩🏾‍⚖️👩🏾‍⚖️

 Tune in as they share their journeys, challenges, and what it means to break barriers in the legal profession. 🎙️

 🔗 Listen now anywhere you listen to podcasts.

 #TYLA #SHEROS #WomenInLaw #BreakingBarriers #TexasLawyers