Practice Areas 101

Texas Young Lawyers Association
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Answer the question all attorneys get asked, "What Type of Law Do You Practice?" We will have weekly podcasts addressing any and all types of law brought to you by Texas Young Lawyers that actually practice in that area.

  1. Transactional Tax Law featuring Alissa Gipson, Nga Tran-Medina and Umair Karowadia

    08/13/2025

    Transactional Tax Law featuring Alissa Gipson, Nga Tran-Medina and Umair Karowadia

    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! You can access this episode and our other episodes here: https://tyla.org/resource/practice-areas-101-podcast/ or anywhere you listen to podcasts. #taxlaw #younglawyers #legalpodcast #tyla

    33 min

  2. 02/18/2025

    Contract Law featuring Kylie Loya, Janet Oyeteju and Alexandra Fuelling

    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!

    35 min

  3. 02/05/2025

    Estate Planning Law featuring Garrett Couts and Elizabeth Lockett

    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.

    33 min

  4. 02/15/2022

    Collaborative Law

    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: hsheff@drhoneysheff.com Katie Flowers Samler, Partner, Goranson Bain Ausley: ksamler@gbafamilylaw.com Joelle Hinds, Financial Advisor, Benchmark Income Group: joelle@benchmarkincome.com Kristiana Butler, Attorney, Goranson Bain Ausley: kbutler@gbafamilylaw.com  More information about Texas Young Lawyers Association can be found here: www.tyla.org Like, subscribe, and leave a five-star review wherever you’re listening to this podcast!

    48 min

  5. 10/18/2021

    Consumer Law

    Join Host, Nick Guinn, as he explores Consumer Law.  Listen as guests Jon-Ross Trevino, Managing Attorney for The Housing and Consumer Units at Lone Star Legal Aid, and Ben Doyle, Partner at Johnston, Brown, & Netardus, P.C., experience practicing Consumer Law. New episodes will drop every other Monday!  Contact details and information about our guests can be found here:  Johnston, Brown & Netardus: https://www.sjblawfirm.com/benjamin-doyle.html Jon-Ross Trevino: https://www.texasbar.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Find_A_Lawyer&template=/Customsource/MemberDirectory/MemberDirectoryDetail.cfm&ContactID=341365 More information about Texas Young Lawyers Association can be found here: www.tyla.org  Like, subscribe, and leave a five star review wherever you’re listening to this podcast! New episodes drop every other Monday!

    20 min

  6. 10/04/2021

    Antitrust Law

    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  Like, subscribe, and leave a five star review wherever you’re listening to this podcast! New episodes drop every other Monday!

    17 min

  7. 09/20/2021

    Plaintiff's Personal Injury

    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  Like, subscribe, and leave a five star review wherever you’re listening to this podcast! New episodes drop every other Monday!

    23 min

  8. 09/06/2021

    Bankruptcy Law

    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  Like, subscribe, and leave a five star review wherever you’re listening to this podcast! New episodes drop every other Monday! Tags: younglawyerstexasyounglawyerslawyersyoung lawyersmaritimelawmaritimefuturelawyer Episode is Scheduled Publish: Aug. 09, 2021 @12AM Edit (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada) DST Publish Now Add a Transcript Get episode better indexed by search engines. Add Chapter Markers Listeners can tap through & see what’s coming up. Create a Visual Soundbite Best way to share to social media for engagement.

    34 min
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Answer the question all attorneys get asked, "What Type of Law Do You Practice?" We will have weekly podcasts addressing any and all types of law brought to you by Texas Young Lawyers that actually practice in that area.

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  • Creator
    Texas Young Lawyers Association
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    18
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