Shero

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."

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. 

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 chief justice in the Northern District of Texas.  In this Shero episode,  Monica Latin discusses with Judge Lynn about her legal career and the progress being made by women in the legal profession. 

When Judge Renee Rodriguez-Betancourt took the bench on the 449th District Court she broke the age barrier by becoming the youngest district judge in the State of Texas.  In this week's Shero episode, Judge Betancourt talks about her journey to becoming the youngest district judge and the importance of giving back to the community. 

In this Shero episode, Judge Yolanda Huff discusses how she didn't let a teenage pregnancy prevent her from achieving her dreams.  Judge Huff discusses the challenges of balancing work while raising a family and the keys to maintaining a work-life balance.  Further, she discusses the importance being engaged in the community as a whole as well as the legal community specifically.

In this week's SHERO, Lorena Perez McGill discusses how she refused to be labeled as a “woman” or “minority” but rather as an equal.

In this week's Shero episode, Justice Elizabeth Lang Miers discusses the challenges she has faced as a woman lawyer, the importance of challenging oneself, and maintaining a work-life balance.  This episode is brought to you in conjunction with the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers' Project Continuing the Conversation.  

In this week's Shero episode, Jane Bockus discusses overcoming the misperceptions and challenges that women lawyers face. 

Lisa Tatum was the first African-American to serve as President of the State Bar of Texas. In this week's Shero episode, Lisa Tatum talks about her journey from the serving as an Assistant District Attorney to owning her own law firm and serving as the first African-American President of the State Bar of Texas.

Justice Linda Yañez, who was appointed by Ann Richards to the 13th Court of Appeals in 1993, was the first Latina to sit on a Court of Appeals bench in the State of Texas.  In this week's Shero episode, Justice Yañez talks about her journey from the farm fields of South Texas to her campaign for the Texas Supreme Court.

An in depth look at what a Shero is through the eyes of the Texas Young Lawyers Association Executive Committee. The Podcast features TYLA President Sally Pretorius, TYLA Immediate Past President Baili Rhodes, TYLA Vice President Britney Harrison, and TYLA Chair Elect Courtney Barksdale Perez discussing what Shero means, their personal Sheroes, and the challenges and obstacles they have faced as women lawyers.