Shero Texas Young Lawyers Association

In this Shero episode, Maggie Louise Callahan of Maggie Louise Confections and Kim Bueno, a partner at Scott Douglas & McConnico, LP, discuss their journey in and out of the practice of law.  This Shero episode is brought to you in partnership with Changemaker Chats.

When Mary Golder began practicing law at Webb, Stokes & Sparks in West Texas she was one of the first female trial lawyers.  In this Shero episode, Mary Golder discusses her journey blazing the trail for other women in West Texas, the advantage she has found as a woman practicing law, and provides poignant advice for young lawyers. 

In this Shero episode, Anna Romanskaya, former chair of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, discusses keys to maintaining balance in one's career and personal life.  Further, Anna provides great advice for young lawyers that are just starting out.

In this Shero episode, Erica Grigg shares with us how the "hamster on the wheel" dominated and almost ended her life.  In an open and honest discussion between Dicky Grigg and Erica Grigg, Erica shares her struggle with alcoholism and depression and the steps that she has put in place in order to tame the "hamster on the wheel".  Additionally, Dicky and Erica discuss the importance of getting help when suffering from depression and addiction and how law firms can support those in need.

Judge JoAnne Garcia learned a very important lesson after the birth of her daughter Alexia while in high school, it truly takes a village to raise a child.  As Judge Garcia notes "Good people are willing to step up and lend a hand when you need them the most.  They want to be a part of all of your success."  With the support of her family and friends, Judge Garcia graduated the University of Texas law school, was a founding partner in the law firm Garza Garcia, PLLC, and in January 2019 was elected as Hidalgo County Probate Judge. 

In this Shero episode, Yetter Coleman Partner Tracy LeRoy discusses the importance of maintaining a work-life balance and provides insightful advice to young lawyers on preparing for their "end game."