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Texas Young Lawyers Association
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Shero

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

  1. 05/22/2019

    Life is Like a Box of Chocolates

    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.

    59 min

  2. 05/08/2019

    Blazing the Trail

    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.

    14 min

  3. 04/17/2019

    Maintaining Balance

    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.

    39 min

  4. 04/03/2019

    Taming the Hamster on the Wheel

    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.

    33 min

  5. 03/20/2019

    It Takes a Village

    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 Jan...

    1h 9m

  6. 03/06/2019

    Determining Your End Game

    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."

    40 min

  7. 02/20/2019

    Leading the Largest Custody Battle in the United States

    In 2008 law enforcement raided the YFZ ranch, a community in Eldorado, Texas settled by the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints. The raid resulted in 462 children being removed becoming the largest custody battle in the United States. In this Shero episode, Judge Carmen Dusek shares her experience as co-lead counsel for the children removed.

    43 min

  8. 02/06/2019

    Force of Nature: Chief District Judge Barbara MG Lynn

    As a law student, Chief District Judge Barbara Lynn joined forces with other female law students to form the Association of Women Law Students. This Association sued five Dallas law firms for discriminating against women. As a law student Judge Lynn sought to break down barriers for women and she has continued to do so throughout her career becoming the first female associate and partner at Carrington Coleman Sloman & Blumnethal, L.L.P. and most recently becoming the first chi...

    56 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.

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  • Creator
    Texas Young Lawyers Association
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2019
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2019 Shero
  • Show Website
    Shero

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