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This episode corresponds with the Bill of Rights issue of The Houston Lawyer magazine. It addresses several of the rights in the “bright constellation of rights,” including free speech, bearing arms, protection from unlawful search and seizure, and jury trials. Houston lawyers, academics, and a jury consultant tackle issues associated with these rights. Segments One and Two: Second Amendment Professor Josh Blackman of South Texas College of Law Houston and Professor Martin Lev...

This special supplemental episode provides tips for businesses and homeowners whose homes or businesses were damaged during the May 16, 2024 storm in Houston. Thanks to guests Justin Ratley (Munsch Hardt) and Carey Worrell (Simple Law TX) for being willing to join us with very short notice to assist Houstonians who are dealing with the aftermath of this devastating weather event. For full speaker bios, visit The Houston Lawyer (hba.org). To read The Houston Lawyer magazine, visit The Hou...

This episode highlights Houston judges who go the extra mile to serve the lawyers who practice in their courts and the parties who rely on our justice system to be fair, impartial, and efficient. It is a companion to the Bench-Bar Relationship issue of The Houston Lawyer magazine.Segment 1: Practice Tips from a Seasoned Federal JudgeFeaturing the Hon. Gray H. MillerJudge Miller provides practice tips based on his 18 years on the federal bench, including tips relating to civility and professio...

This episode celebrates Black History Month and focuses on diversity in our profession, allyship, history, and change. 1. The Mosaic of Differences Among Us: Interview with Donna Davis, Director of the Benny Agosto Center for Diversity at STCL-Houston. Ms Davis addresses the importance of understanding the mosaic of differences among us not only in legal education but in practice as we deal with clients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and different generations. She also provides pract...

Houston Lawyers have looked forward to receiving each new issue of the Houston Lawyer (THL) magazine for the past 60 years. This episode celebrates both the rich, engaging, and award-winning content from our authors and the lawyers and staff members who have been a part of this publication. 1. A Conversation with 1974-75 EIC Jim Perdue: A Seasoned Storyteller and Trial Trailblazer Jim Perdue of Perdue and Kidd is one of the earliest editors in chief of THL and a legal legend known for pi...

Episode Two of Season Four complements the Employment Law issue of The Houston Lawyer magazine and highlights some of the major changes Texas employment lawyers have seen this year. As Heraclitus said, "there is nothing permanent except change." Segment One: Presidential Goals Plus Employment LawGuest: Diana Gomez, President, Houston Bar Association & Shareholder at Chamberlain Hrdlicka HBA President Diana Gomez. who is the first Latina HBA President, discusses her goals for the bar year ...