State Bar of Texas Podcast

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What's State Bar of Texas Podcast about?

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 programs. Host Rocky Dhir, attorney and CEO of Dallas-based Atlas Legal Research, invites thought leaders and innovators to share their insight and knowledge on what matters to practitioners.

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State Bar of Texas Podcast episodes:

04.11.2024
State Bar of Texas 2024-25 President-elect Candidate Forum
The State Bar of Texas Board of Directors approved the nominations of Denise Scofield, of Houston, and Santos Vargas, of San Antonio, as president-elect candidates at its meeting on September 30, 2023. Texas lawyers will vote for the president-elect and...
03.12.2024
Rules Vote 2024: 12 Proposed Changes to the Texas Disciplinary Rules
Since its inception in 2017, the Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda has been charged with the examination of Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and Rules of Disciplinary Procedure to determine rule adequacy and necessary changes. After extensive evaluation...
03.07.2024
Texas’ Mental Health Court Programs
Should our criminal courts exist to punish or reform those who have broken the law? Every case is unique, but in those involving mental health, a rehabilitative approach is often most beneficial. Rocky Dhir talks with Judge Brent Carr about...
02.01.2024
Demystifying the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act
The Texas legislature recently enacted the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, which goes into effect on July 1, 2024. Lawyers have an urgent need to understand this new legislation and its coming impacts on their practice and clients. Rocky...
01.11.2024
AI and the Practice of Law: Insights for Attorneys and Paralegals
AI has been around for a very long time, but 2023 was its renaissance, with ChatGPT and other AI technologies suddenly speeding forward with exponential growth. Attorneys and paralegals should be focused on learning and adapting to this quickly evolving...
12.28.2023
Year in Review — Texas Real Estate Law Changes in 2023
There were a number of real estate cases in 2023, but only a few were notable enough to be of importance to all practitioners in this area of the law. Rocky Dhir welcomes Roland Love to discuss his article highlighting...
10.31.2023
Mentors Make All the Difference
Mentorships can be very impactful in the lives of attorneys, leading to better lawyering and stronger law firms. As a profession, there is so much we can do to develop and encourage mentorships, and the October Texas Bar Journal examines...
09.07.2023
Examining New Laws from the 88th Texas Legislature
A new set of laws has just been enacted by the 88th Texas Legislature, and the September 2023 edition of the Texas Bar Journal is chock full of informative articles on these changes. To look at some of these laws...
08.10.2023
Help Us Help You: Top 10 Appellate Mistakes in the Trial Courts
Keeping an appellate perspective in mind as you prepare for a trial can do a lot to keep your case on track and avoid future headaches. Rocky Dhir talks with Elana Einhorn and Melissa Lorber, authors of the article, Help...
07.13.2023
New Leadership: Cindy Tisdale and Laura Pratt (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)
State Bar President Cindy Tisdale and Texas Young Lawyers Association President Laura Pratt were sworn in at the annual meeting in Austin this June. Rocky Dhir sits down with both to discuss their plans for their presidencies in the coming...
07.07.2023
Keynote Speaker William Barr (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)
Tune in as Rocky Dhir talks with William Barr about his personal life, stories from his stints as Attorney General, and thoughts on the future of our nation. Mr. Barr opens up about his family and career and shares advice...
07.06.2023
The Daytripper’s Chet Garner at the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023
Rocky Dhir welcomes Daytripper host Chet Garner to chat about his many explorations of the great state of Texas. Chet visits towns of all shapes and sizes to find the beauty and adventure in every location. Tune in for their...
07.05.2023
Post-Pandemic Court Proceedings (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)
Pandemic-era legal proceedings taught Texas lawyers and judges that alternative methods can be extremely effective in a variety of court processes. And now that we have entered into the post-pandemic era, these tech-fueled advancements are still front and center in...
07.04.2023
Radical Ways to Improve Law Firm Culture (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)
Culture can make or break your law firm, and it is absolutely essential to nurture a positive, supportive environment to truly have a successful firm. Senior law firm leaders Holly Draper, Hannah Hembree Bell, Brian Hall, and John Meredith discuss...
07.03.2023
Understanding Professional Sports Leagues’ Personal Conduct Policies and Disciplinary Processes (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)
The way athletes conduct themselves has the potential to majorly impact them, their team, and their sport as a whole. With such high stakes and the added influence of social media, personal conduct policies are in place to help maintain...
07.03.2023
Bench Bar Breakfast (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)
Rocky Dhir chats with Bench Bar Breakfast speakers Justice Debra Lehrmann and Timothy Berg about the mission and efforts of the Uniform Law Commission. They explain what the ULC does, the processes of projects undertaken by the commission, and how...
06.30.2023
From the Bench: Effective Advocacy (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)
Harnessing the power of technology with competence and confidence is now a top consideration for lawyers as they advocate for their clients. How should this look in your legal practice? Rocky Dhir talks with judges Amy Clark Meachum, Jessica Mangrum,...
06.29.2023
The Future is Now: 1st Gen Lawyers Speak on Their Issues, Challenges, and Hopes (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)
As a group, first generation law students and lawyers tend to encounter common issues. Saumya Kuriakose, Nadda Rungruangphol, and Alysia Huskey give highlights from their panel focused on the experiences of first generation lawyers. They each share what led them...
06.28.2023
ChatGPT: Benign Title, Revolutionary Development (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)
AI has been helping lawyers for many years, but new tools powered by ChatGPT have even more exciting possibilities for the future of legal practice. Korin Munsterman discusses recent developments in legal AI tools and how they are already helping...
06.27.2023
Blueprint for Building Sustainable, Systematic Solutions for an Effective DEI Workplace (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)
Diversity, equity, and inclusion should be central to your law firm’s mission, but how do you go about building a welcoming workplace? John G. Browning gives tips from his session at the State Bar of Texas’ Annual Meeting on effective...
06.26.2023
Keeping Pace: Creating a (More) Modern Mindset (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)
Tune in for highlights from the State Bar of Texas’ Annual Meeting! During the conference, Laurence Colletti talked with presenter Dyane O’Leary about her session on how a modern mindset helps lawyers stay current with best practices and evolving legal...
06.01.2023
Sneak Peeks for the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023
Rocky Dhir welcomes Laura Gibson and Trey Apffel to hear all about what to expect at the June 22 & 23 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023. They talk through the “CLE on steroids” programs, making the most of...
05.04.2023
Demystifying Cryptocurrency for Lawyers
Ever since cryptocurrency made its debut, many have repeatedly questioned its validity. Is it legal tender? A scam? Well, in today’s digital ether, both exist en masse, and lawyers need to understand how to recognize the real thing and how...
04.06.2023
State Bar of Texas 2023-24 President-Elect Candidate Forum
On March 10, Rocky Dhir welcomed president-elect candidates Jerry Alexander and Steve Benesh to give Texas attorneys the opportunity to learn about their campaigns and particular goals for the presidency. They discussed their career accomplishments and past service to the...
03.06.2023
Current Law for Cross-Examination in Student Sexual Misconduct Hearings
How do institutions of higher education handle allegations of student-on-student sexual misconduct? Sean Flammer joins Rocky Dhir to talk through this legal process as outlined in his article in the March edition of the Texas Bar Journal. Sean explains how...
02.02.2023
Estate Planning and Probate for Same-Sex Couples
The legal community is, at times, either uninformed or ill-equipped for dealing with the unique needs of LGBTQ+ clientele. Rocky Dhir welcomes Liz Brenner to discuss her article in the February 2023 edition of the Texas Bar Journal and the...
01.05.2023
Highlights from the State Bar of Texas’ 2022 Year in Review
Each December, the Texas Bar Journal features the year’s developments in the profession through a series of articleswritten by Texas legal experts. Rocky Dhir talks with three of 2022’s authors to learn more about new case law and trends in their...
12.01.2022
What The Rest of Us Need to Know About Bankruptcy Practice
Even though bankruptcy touches so many areas of the law, many attorneys outside bankruptcy practice lack an adequate understanding of how it all works. Rocky Dhir brings on experts Catherine Curtis and Robert Vanhemelrijck to get an overview of what...
11.03.2022
The Lisa Torry Smith Act: New Stop and Yield Law for Texas Drivers
On an October morning in 2017, Lisa Torry Smith was walking her son to school when they were struck by a car while in a crosswalk. Lisa died at the scene, her son was badly injured, and the driver was...
10.06.2022
Fully Acknowledging Human Damages with Randy Sorrels
A surprising shift has swept through Texas courts since COVID-19, likely traceable to the public’s collective new awareness of suffering due to pandemic-era hardships. In recent months, there has seemed to be a marked change in jurors’ thoughts on awarding...
09.01.2022
Sustainable Law: The Texas Opportunity & Justice Incubator’s Efforts to Close the Justice Gap
An individual’s use of the justice system shouldn’t solely be based on a cost-benefit analysis, but for many, it is just that. With such a major hurdle in access to justice, a retooling of legal practice is needed to make...
08.04.2022
Keri Blakinger’s Insights into Mass Incarceration
As a follow-up to her panel discussion at the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022, Keri Blakinger joins Rocky Dhir to share more of her personal story and her perspectives on prisons in the United States. She discusses her...
07.07.2022
SpaceX and the Future of Aerospace Law
Space innovation is ramping up in Brownsville, Texas. The city experienced rapid change in the past decade after SpaceX set up operations, and many lawyers are excited to have a front row seat to a new era of space exploration...
06.14.2022
From Derogation to Reclamation: The Power Of Reclaiming ‘Racist’ Slurs with Simon Tam
Should We Be Able to Reclaim a Racist Slur – as a Registered Trademark? In this special State Bar of Texas podcast, host Rocky Dihr welcomes Simon Tam, a musician, author, activist, and entrepreneur, whose efforts to trademark his band...
06.13.2022
Astroworld’s Legal Fallout (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)
What Are the Legal Implications of the Astroworld Aftermath? In November 2021, a fatal crowd crush occurred during the first night of the 2021 Astroworld Festival that resulted in the deaths of ten people, plus hundreds of serious injuries. Could...
06.13.2022
Legal Storytelling and Legal Writing with Corban Addison (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)
Successful lawyers are successful storytellers. Special guest Corban Addision joins the podcast to discuss his most recent legal thriller “Wastelands”; and how lawyers can leverage the power of storytelling in their legal writing to advance justice and client advocacy. The book...
06.13.2022
SCOTUS Update Susanna Rychlak Allen (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)
As the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) quickly approaches the final weeks of the term, it has yet to cast its opinion on a handful of crucial issues that linger on the minds of many Americans. Abortion, gun rights, immigration...
06.13.2022
Our Court System in a Post-COVID World (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)
When the COVID-19 pandemic surged in early 2020, it forced courthouses across the country to close their doors. For the nation’s legal system, that meant reimagining how to administer justice. It pushed technology to the forefront, and forced courts and...
06.13.2022
Tips for New Lawyers in the Realm of Family Law (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)
Thinking of entering family law? In this panel focused on helping young lawyers understand the nuances of practicing in this area of the law, listeners get varied perspectives from both judges and attorneys. Rocky Dhir chats with Judge Janice Berg,...
06.11.2022
The New World of Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)
Recent amendments to Texas labor codes are making it far easier for workers to pursue a sexual harassment claim. Annual Meeting presenters Lea Ream and Karen Fitzgerald join podcast host Rocky Dhir to discuss the implications of these changes for...
06.10.2022
The Newest New Things in Employment Law (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)
The last two years have brought a variety of game-changers to employment law, in large part due to pandemic-era effects on employee/employer relationships. Host Rocky Dhir talks with Tony Campiti and Lawrence Morales about their Annual Meeting presentation on the...
06.10.2022
Dealmaking Drama in Name, Image, and Likeness (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)
The Fair Pay to Play Act has brought forth a whole slew of changes, questions, and (if we’re honest) confusion to the world of college sports. Laurence Coletti chats with Jeremy Evans about the details of the Act, which now...
06.10.2022
Keynote Speaker Chris Shepherd (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)
This year’s keynote speaker offers a whole new perspective on work, life, mental health, and cross-industry cooperation. Restaurateur Chris Shepherd chats with Rocky Dhir about the challenges of the hospitality industry and how the Southern Smoke Foundation works to provide...
06.10.2022
A Crisis Is Coming (Oh, Believe It). Are You Prepared? (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)
Every attorney dreads the day a crisis erupts. Because it will. But there are “good ways” and “bad ways” to prepare and react. Pretending it will never happen to you is the “bad way.” Speakers David Margulies and Bradley Adams are...
06.10.2022
Gen Z’s Impacts in Legal (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)
Generation Z are the new up-and-comers in the legal world. What can we expect from them as they begin contributing to legal processes? From the Annual Meeting, Laurence Coletti talks with conference speakers Laura Graham and Jason Bloom, whose sessions...
06.10.2022
Presidential Goals with Laura Gibson and Michael Ritter (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)
The 2022-2023 State Bar year marks a new chapter as Texas lawyers emerge from the pandemic and a sense of normalcy returns. Rocky Dhir talks with soon-to-be State Bar and TYLA presidents Laura Gibson and Michael Ritter about their plans...
06.02.2022
What to Expect at the In-Person State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting
After two years of hosting an entirely virtual event, the State Bar of Texas will be returning to an in-person Annual Meeting for 2022! Rocky Dhir talks with Bar president Sylvia Borunda Firth and executive director Trey Apffel about how...
05.12.2022
Demystifying Board Certification for Texas Lawyers
Why bother to become a board certified attorney? As it turns out, there are tons of advantages for your legal practice. The State Bar of Texas Podcast host Rocky Dhir welcomes Leo Figueroa to discuss the process of board certification...
04.01.2022
2022 President-Elect Candidate Forum: Part 1
Time to meet your candidates! On March 10, Joe Escobedo and Cindy Tisdale participated in a live, virtual forum hosted by Rocky Dhir. Get to know Joe and Cindy as they share their priorities for the State Bar of Texas...
03.03.2022
Women and The Law: Perspectives From Women Deans of Texas Law Schools
Women play a vital role in the legal profession, and their leadership should be encouraged and supported as we move into the future. State Bar of Texas podcast host Rocky Dhir talks with four deans of Texas law schools, Joan...

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State Bar of Texas Podcast episodes:

State Bar of Texas 2024-25 President-elect Candidate Forum

Rules Vote 2024: 12 Proposed Changes to the Texas Disciplinary Rules

Texas’ Mental Health Court Programs

Demystifying the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act

AI and the Practice of Law: Insights for Attorneys and Paralegals

Year in Review — Texas Real Estate Law Changes in 2023

Mentors Make All the Difference

Examining New Laws from the 88th Texas Legislature

Help Us Help You: Top 10 Appellate Mistakes in the Trial Courts

New Leadership: Cindy Tisdale and Laura Pratt (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)

Keynote Speaker William Barr (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)

The Daytripper’s Chet Garner at the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023

Post-Pandemic Court Proceedings (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)

Radical Ways to Improve Law Firm Culture (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)

Understanding Professional Sports Leagues’ Personal Conduct Policies and Disciplinary Processes (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)

Bench Bar Breakfast (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)

From the Bench: Effective Advocacy (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)

The Future is Now: 1st Gen Lawyers Speak on Their Issues, Challenges, and Hopes (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)

ChatGPT: Benign Title, Revolutionary Development (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)

Blueprint for Building Sustainable, Systematic Solutions for an Effective DEI Workplace (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)

Keeping Pace: Creating a (More) Modern Mindset (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023)

Sneak Peeks for the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023

Demystifying Cryptocurrency for Lawyers

State Bar of Texas 2023-24 President-Elect Candidate Forum

Current Law for Cross-Examination in Student Sexual Misconduct Hearings

Estate Planning and Probate for Same-Sex Couples

Highlights from the State Bar of Texas’ 2022 Year in Review

What The Rest of Us Need to Know About Bankruptcy Practice

The Lisa Torry Smith Act: New Stop and Yield Law for Texas Drivers

Fully Acknowledging Human Damages with Randy Sorrels

Sustainable Law: The Texas Opportunity & Justice Incubator’s Efforts to Close the Justice Gap

Keri Blakinger’s Insights into Mass Incarceration

SpaceX and the Future of Aerospace Law

From Derogation to Reclamation: The Power Of Reclaiming ‘Racist’ Slurs with Simon Tam

Astroworld’s Legal Fallout (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)

Legal Storytelling and Legal Writing with Corban Addison (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)

SCOTUS Update Susanna Rychlak Allen (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)

Our Court System in a Post-COVID World (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)

Tips for New Lawyers in the Realm of Family Law (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)

The New World of Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)

The Newest New Things in Employment Law (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)

Dealmaking Drama in Name, Image, and Likeness (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)

Keynote Speaker Chris Shepherd (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)

A Crisis Is Coming (Oh, Believe It). Are You Prepared? (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)

Gen Z’s Impacts in Legal (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)

Presidential Goals with Laura Gibson and Michael Ritter (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)

What to Expect at the In-Person State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting

Demystifying Board Certification for Texas Lawyers

2022 President-Elect Candidate Forum: Part 1

Women and The Law: Perspectives From Women Deans of Texas Law Schools