Kristen Mynar, a board certified estate planning and probate attorney and partner with Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee in Waco, joins us on today's show. Kristen talks about maximizing your mentors, caring about your clients, and what she looks for when hiring (hint: it's not on a resume!). Her firm/practice Offices in Waco, FW, San Antonio, Austin Most of the attorneys specialize in something, and there isn't much they don't do Her typical client has high-net worth and a closely held...

Erin Brockovich is an outstanding 2000 film based on a true story about a woman who never gives up, doesn't take no for an answer, and helps get justice for an entire town. Robert and Daniel are joined by special guest Hope Mustakim to break it all down! Check out Hope's Waco ISD campaign page! https://www.hope4wacoisd.com/

Spencer Edwards, a shareholder and trial lawyer with The Hudgins Law Firm in Houston, joins us on today's show. Spencer talks about how to conduct yourself in trial, being eager to learn, and demonstrating work ethic in an interview. His firm/practice 97 Baylor Law grad (25 years of practice) Catastrophic Injury / Wrongful Death trial lawyer (though hasn't tried one since 2019 due to COVID) COVID has essentially created a backlog of cases and trials, and that hasn't stopped new cases from...

Dave talks about being known as a trial lawyer, being proactive, and conversational interviews.

Christian Dennie, a sports lawyer, commercial litigator, and partner at Barlow, Garsek, & Simon in Fort Worth, joins us on today's show. Christian talks about understanding the case, demonstrating grit, and how the new name, image, and likeness legislation is playing out thus far. His firm/practice Firm is headquartered in Fort Worth with a Southlake office Commercial firm (no criminal) He focuses on sports clients but does a number of things under that umbrella including...

Anne Heaviside, a managing director and legal recruiter with ELR in Houston, joins us on today's show. Anne talks about the lateral legal market, work from home policies, and top tips for candidates.  Her firm and role ELR Legal is in the Tanglewood area of Houston Specializes in 2-10 year lawyers in Texas law firms / mostly Houston / mostly Big Law (AmLaw 200) Got her start practicing law, including at McGlinchy Stafford. She then took over the recruiting role there before stepping out to...

Shameer Soni, managing partner and real estate lawyer with Patel Law Group in Dallas, joins us on today's show. Shameer talks about starting a law firm, the real estate practice, communicating via resume, and wide receivers v. linemen. His firm/practice Runs the real estate practice: multi-family purchase/sale/development. Works with retail/industrial/hospitality clients as well Started the firm 11 years ago with two other partners built around entrepreneurs and business owners. The idea...

Erin Rodgers, entertainment lawyer and shareholder at Rodgers Selvera, joins us on today's show! Erin talks about the ever changing entertainment industry, knowing your value, and the interest section on your resume. Her firm/practice Partnered with Sergio Selvera He had stopped practicing for a time to start a record label when he came to a CLE where she was speaking. She became his lawyer for a time, and then he decided he wanted to practice again and they decided to partner...

Marty Sadler, insurance litigator with Litchfield Cavo in Houston, joins us on today's show! Marty talks about managing up, maintaining your humanity, and the importance of poise in an interview. His firm/practice 22 offices across the nation full service firm Houston office (15 lawyers) mostly does insurance work (he does 1st party and many in his office do third party) Texas lawyers needed for so much of the weather-generated work (hurricanes/hail/wind) that Texas generates New Texas...

Lauren Valkenaar, a partner and commercial litigator with Chasnoff Stribling in San Antonio, joins us on today's show. Lauren talks about having an internal standard, being honest and authentic in your job search, and developing business best practices. Her firm/practice Boutique litigation firm Business/commercial litigation Broke off of a large firm and wanted to maintain the same level of quality but get a little more autonomy Flexible/nimble Cases deal with Breach of Contract, Tortious...

Andrew Tuegel, a plaintiff's attorney and partner with Simpson, Simpson, & Tuegel in Bridgeport (TX), joins us on today's show. Andrew talks about knowing your jurisdiction, becoming indispensable, being honest in an interview, and Ted Lasso.  His firm/practice Located in Wise County (NW of Fort Worth); Decatur is the county seat and their office is in Bridgeport Small firm that focuses on plaintiff personal injury / wrongful death / mass tort practice. Most of the work is contingent...

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. In this episode, Daniel provides and update on the legal hiring market, as well as some tips on how to productively work with a legal recruiter. Legal Market Update Big Law Lateral market is active, with a focus on M&A and Private Equity Holland & Knight merged with Thompson & Knight, effective 8/1 More large firms...

Jessica Mullins-Ta, a corporate immigration lawyer and partner Berry Appleman & Leiden in Dallas, joins us on today's show. Jessica talks about knowing how to look for the answer, prioritizing balance, and eliminating those resume typos! Her firm/practice represent companies in bringing their employees to the US so they can get the appropriate visas that allow them to work she joined the firm out of law school to do more of their litigation matters, but stayed on and grew into the...

Kathleen Turner Beduze, a fiduciary litigator and shareholder at Crain Caton & James in Houston, joins us on today's show. Kathleen talks about showing confidence and curiosity, turning interviews into conversations, and of course, Free Britney! Her firm/practice Her practice focuses on fiduciary litigation and guardianship work 2015 revamped guardianship code legislature is generally against full-blown guardianships, preferring things like power-of-attorneys instead (and less court...

In this Movie Verdicts-esque episode, special guest Bobby Soltani joins Daniel to talk all things legal in Seinfeld. We discuss: The various trials and cases Kramer v. Java World Kramer v. Big Tobacco The City of New York v. Newman (x2) Kramer v. Sue Ellen Mitschke Claire v. PlayNow The lawyers in the show Jackie Chiles (if you know you know) Vanessa (early Jerry girlfriend) Cheryl (immigration lawyer who also sues Elaine) Schellbach (estate lawyer / Ben Stein) Frank Costanza's divorce...

Bobby Soltani, patent and IP lawyer with Seed IP in Seattle, joins us on today's show! Bobby talks about his career journey through IP law, knowing your audience, and how many lateral moves it takes to raise a red flag. His firm/practice Largest IP boutique in the pacific NW He works in patent prosecution, mostly in electronics and software In the software space, lots of discussion about what is patent eligible subject matter; statutes are generally silent (i.e. broad) but courts are...

JoAl Cannon Sheridan, family lawyer and founder of Sheridan Family Law in Austin, joins us on today's show! JoAl talks about growing up with a lawyer father, the latest in family law, and balancing confidence with humility. Her firm/practice She is originally from Mexia, TX, which is perhaps known best by a joke that went "viral" decades ago: This older couple was driving East on 84 out of Waco, and kept seeing the signs for Mexia. Being that they were old and married and argued about...

Mary Green, medical malpractice and personal injury lawyer with Pierce Skrabanek in Houston, joins us on today's show! Mary talks about organization, asking the how and why, and moving from the defense side to the plaintiff's side. Her firm/practice Medical malpractice law Biggest changes were in 2003 tort reform Now paying attention to SB6 relating to immunity of healthcare providers in treatment of COVID patients Almost every one of her cases was on hold last spring/summer, but then...

Robert and Daniel talk about when the courts are wrong, a lot of things that didn't age well, and a surprisingly high number of deaths for a movie like this. The Pelican Brief IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107798/?ref_=vp_back All The President's Men IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074119/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_8 Robert on Twitter: @rcallahanwaco Daniel on Twitter: @danielhare

Jim Chester, a partner at Klemchuk and a business and technology attorney, joins me on today's show. Jim talks about entrepreneurship, finding a fulfilling career path, and deadlines, deliverables, and budgets. His firm/practice Boutique technology law firm Focuses on business transactions working with small and mid-size companies at all stages Some others in the firm do patent and IP litigation work There is always something new, especially with technology company clients (he also does...

Reagan Riddle, partner and board certified family lawyer with Armstrong Divorce and Family Law in Dallas, is our guest on this week's show! Reagan talks about starting your own firm, finding a mentor, and how to not take losses personally. Her firm/practice: Started the new firm with partner Rebecca Armstrong two years ago All family law Wanted to create a different environment for employees and utilize technology Currently all female law firm Do things like bring in masseuses to give...

Stephanie and I talk about the NCAA v. Alston Supreme Court decision, NIL, and what is ahead for college athletics.

Judge Marilea Lewis joins us on today's show! Judge Lewis served on the Dallas bench for 25 years, and is now a partner at the family law boutique Duffee + Eitzen. Judge Lewis talks about the importance of preparation, how to impress a judge, and finding the right side of the confidence/arrogance line. Her firm/practice Board certified in family law (for 25 years) Small boutique firm almost completely family law; the firm also does a little school law Practices with her son Hunter...

Colbie Campbell, construction lawyer and partner with Slates Harwell in Dallas, joins us on today's show! Colbie talks about lumber prices, the importance of being adaptable, and practicing in a niche area. Her firm/practice 12-13 lawyer boutique construction law firm founders came over from (Foley) Gardere in 2013 She has been with the same people for most of her practice Clients are usually general contractors/owners/developers Practice encompasses transactional AND litigation Her...