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Pandemic-era legal proceedings taught Texas lawyers and judges that alternative methods can be extremely effective in a variety of court processes. And now that we have entered into the post-pandemic era, these tech-fueled advancements are still front and center in Texas courts. Judge Roy Ferguson, Megan LaVoie, Michelle Casady, and Jennifer Doan discuss their session on what legal professionals need to know to incorporate the latest options for court proceedings into their practice. Roy Ferguson is a judge of the Texas 394th District Court, presiding over the largest judicial district in the state of Texas. Megan LaVoie serves as the Administrative Director for the Texas Office of Court Administration and Executive Director of the Texas Judicial Council. Michelle Casady is a reporter at The Texas Lawbook.Jennifer Haltom Doan is a founding partner with Haltom & Doan, a boutique trial and appellate firm located in Texarkana, TX-AR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artificial Intelligence has significant impact on all industries and especially in the legal industry. Joy Holley discusses the exponential growth of AI and the use in legal and in which the courts are now starting to weigh in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Heels in the Courtroom community has grown to thousands of downloads since our first episode. Tune in to hear a reprise of EP101 and get a little background on who we are and why we started this empowering podcast for female trial attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Culture can make or break your law firm, and it is absolutely essential to nurture a positive, supportive environment to truly have a successful firm. Senior law firm leaders Holly Draper, Hannah Hembree Bell, Brian Hall, and John Meredith discuss their session from the annual meeting focused on ways to improve your law firm culture. They share experiences from their firms and emphasize the importance of developing vision and values, being flexible enough to recognize changing needs, and striving to live out and support your cultural vision at all levels of your organization. Holly Draper is CEO and managing partner at The Draper Law Firm and host of the Texas Family Law Insiders podcast. Hannah Bell is the founding attorney of Hembree Bell Law Firm, where she specializes in family law, divorce, and estate planning.Brian A. Hall is a member of Traverse Legal, PLC and the managing partner of its Austin, Texas office.  John Meredith is the Chief Operating Officer for Chamberlain Hrdlicka law firms with offices in Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia and San Antonio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damon T. Hewitt, President and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law, discusses Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina and the Supreme Court’s direction on affirmative action. Hewitt explains what Brown v. Board of Education got wrong, exposes the logical fallacy behind the idea that a diversity rationale should have an endpoint, and offers insights on what higher education institutions should do in response to the Court’s decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Melissa Felder Zappala is a litigator with the Washington, D.C., office of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. She has had tremendous success litigating high profile, tech-related, commercial cases and class action suits. She also has a profound hearing disability.In this episode, Melissa describes her experiences as a hearing-impaired law student and, later, as a litigator. Are you prepared as a litigator to work with counsel with unique needs? Being aware of our differences, along with disclosure and clear communication, are key when working with those with hearing loss. Being clear, concise, and direct can go a long way. Learn how technology, reasonable accommodation, understanding, and collaboration can ensure a level playing field for everyone.Mentioned in this Episode:“Melissa Felder Zappala Publishes Essay on Coming to Terms With Being Deaf in Big Law in ABA’s Litigation Journal,” by Melissa Felder ZappalaAmerican Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association Litigation Section Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Gordon Firemark joins me to discuss podcasting and the law, and how to avoid legal pitfalls. Gordon Firemark helps creatives, artists, entrepreneurs and others achieve the dream of getting their messages out and making a meaningful impact with their craft. He has practiced media, entertainment and business law since 1992. His practice covers film, television, theater, publishing and digital media as well as copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and business structures and formations. Often referred to as The Podcast Lawyer™, Gordon is a podcaster as well as a lawyer for creators. He’s been producing and hosting the Entertainment Law Update podcast since 2009. And more recently a livestream and podcast entitled “Legit Podcast Pro” Gordon is also the author of the Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer’’s Legal Survival Guide and creator of several online courses for creatives and entrepreneurs. His undergraduate degree in radio, television and film and experience in live theater production informs his thinking about all things legal. In addition to his busy law practice, he teaches Entertainment Law at Columbia College Hollywood and Intellectual Property and Media Law at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Gordon gives listeners actionable tips on: [1:30] How Gordon did you get started with podcasting [3:40] How podcasting has evolved over the years [4:50] Most common mistakes people make starting their podcast [5:40] Why is copyright and trademark important and why does it affect podcasting  [8:15] The two sided coin of copyright [9:50] How podcast distribution works [12:35] Release agreements for guests [14:50] Journalism vs. marketing and promotion [17:40] The responsibility to fact check your guest [19:40] The line with privacy when talking about clients and your wins [22:55] Disclosing podcast ads on your show [26:10] Big mistakes people should be aware of [27:30] ​​Attorney advertising rules [28:40] Gordon’s book review Resources mentioned in this episode: Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson Free release form: www.podcastrelease.com  Connect with Gordon here: http://instagram.com/gordonfiremark http://twitter.com/gfiremark http://linkedin.com/in/gfiremark http://facebook.com/gfiremark http://thepodcastlawyer.com  Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The way athletes conduct themselves has the potential to majorly impact them, their team, and their sport as a whole. With such high stakes and the added influence of social media, personal conduct policies are in place to help maintain the integrity of professional sports leagues. Rocky Dhir talks to Kelli Masters, Daniel Hare, and Brian Michael Cooper about how these policies are created and the discipline processes that provide accountability and continued quality within a sports league. Kelli Masters is an attorney, an NFL sports agent and Founder and President of KMM Sports, a full-service sports management company with offices in New York, Los Angeles and her hometown of Oklahoma City.Daniel Hare is the founder and president of Varsity Search, a legal recruiting company dedicated to building great teams by bringing together lawyers and law firms.Brian Michael Cooper is an accomplished sports executive, currently holding the positions of President & Chief Operating Officer at the American Flag Football League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rocky Dhir chats with Bench Bar Breakfast speakers Justice Debra Lehrmann and Timothy Berg about the mission and efforts of the Uniform Law Commission. They explain what the ULC does, the processes of projects undertaken by the commission, and how their acts provide consistency while still promoting the autonomy of the states. Justice Debra Lehrmann is the Senior Justice on the Supreme Court of Texas.Timothy Berg is General Counsel at Fennemore Craig, P.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harnessing the power of technology with competence and confidence is now a top consideration for lawyers as they advocate for their clients. How should this look in your legal practice? Rocky Dhir talks with judges Amy Clark Meachum, Jessica Mangrum, and Martin Hoffman about the latest tech-based factors for effective advocacy in Texas courts. They discuss virtual and in-person platforms and share tips for lawyers on how to keep up with current courtroom technologies. Amy Clark Meachum is a judge of the Texas 201st District Court.Jessica Mangrum is a seasoned judge presiding over the Texas 200th District Court. Martin Hoffman is an esteemed judge serving on the Texas 68th District Court in Dallas County. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices