SHEro

Texas Young Lawyers Association
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A podcast celebrating women in the legal profession focusing on SHEroes and the issues and challenges that face women in the law. 

  1. SHEro | "Barriers, Broken" feat. Judge Diana Song Quiroga

    12/17/2025

    SHEro | "Barriers, Broken" feat. Judge Diana Song Quiroga

    ✨ 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

    44 min
  2. SHEro | "From Courtroom to Community" feat. Judge Diana Saldaña

    12/10/2025

    SHEro | "From Courtroom to Community" feat. Judge Diana Saldaña

    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

    40 min
  3. SHEros | "Family Law, Family Life, and Leadership" feat. Judge Crystal Levonius and Judge Derbha Jones

    11/19/2025

    SHEros | "Family Law, Family Life, and Leadership" feat. Judge Crystal Levonius and Judge Derbha Jones

    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

    42 min
  4. SHEros | "Ending the Tampon Tax: A Legal Victory for Menstrual Equity" feat. Kelly Hanen and Laura McGonagill

    11/05/2025

    SHEros | "Ending the Tampon Tax: A Legal Victory for Menstrual Equity" feat. Kelly Hanen and Laura McGonagill

    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

    39 min
  5. SHEros | "Like Mother, Like Daughter" feat. Judge J. Elaine Marshall and Judge Janikka Bratton

    10/22/2025

    SHEros | "Like Mother, Like Daughter" feat. Judge J. Elaine Marshall and Judge Janikka Bratton

    ✨ 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

    44 min
  6. SHEro | Stories of Women Who Lead - Meet Your Podcast Hosts!

    10/08/2025

    SHEro | Stories of Women Who Lead - Meet Your Podcast Hosts!

    ✨ Re-Introducing SHEros: Stories of Women Who Lead ✨  Episode 0 is here! 🎙️ Meet the voices behind this season as our hosts share who they are, why this project matters, and what you can expect from the inspiring conversations to come.  This season, we’ll highlight first-gen women lawyers, women of color, and trailblazers making a difference in their communities. Their journeys remind us that representation matters—and that every SHEro’s story deserves to be told. 💪👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏻‍⚖️👩🏿‍⚖️  🔗 Listen to Episode 0 now and get ready for a season of empowerment, reflection, and celebration. #SHErosPodcast #TYLA #WomenInLaw #FirstGenLawyer #WomenOfColorInLaw #LegalLeaders #RepresentationMatters #Trailblazers #TexasYoungLawyers #EmpowerHer

    26 min
  7. Justice Beyond the Bench: A Discussion About Race, Law and Leadership with the Honorable Lora J. Livingston

    04/28/2025

    Justice Beyond the Bench: A Discussion About Race, Law and Leadership with the Honorable Lora J. Livingston

    “When you break a glass ceiling, there’s a lot of fresh air up there.”   This was just one of the many words of wisdom shared with Texas Young Lawyers Association by the Honorable Lora J. Livingston: a barrier-breaking judge, a pro bono champion, and the latest guest of the SHERO podcast.   In the next powerful episode of SHERO, we sat down with the Honorable Lora J. Livingston, the trailblazing first African American woman to serve as a district judge in Travis County, Texas. With a career dedicated to advancing justice and equity, Judge Livingston reflects on her personal “sheroes,” her inspiring journey to the bench and her passion for expanding access to justice. We dive deep into the intersection of race, law, and leadership, and explore how she continues to champion fairness and inclusion in the courtroom. Join us for a conversation that highlights the importance of representation in the judicial system and the work that still lies ahead to ensure justice for all.

    45 min
  8. A Woman's Place is In-House: A Conversation with Jenna Castleman and Jenée Duran

    01/24/2025

    A Woman's Place is In-House: A Conversation with Jenna Castleman and Jenée Duran

    In this episode we speak with Jenna Castleman, general counsel of Alterman, Inc. and Jenée Duran, associate general counsel of the Texas Tech University System, two women in-house attorneys who have already made great strides in their young career. During this episode, Jenna and Jenée candidly address the key differences between working in-house vs. working in a law firm, navigating gender bias in the workplace, and much more!

    39 min
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About

A podcast celebrating women in the legal profession focusing on SHEroes and the issues and challenges that face women in the law. 

Information

  • Creator
    Texas Young Lawyers Association
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 SHEro
  • Show Website
    SHEro

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