Wendy Larson and Jered Matthysse, "soft" IP lawyers with the Austin firm of Pirkey Barber, join us on today's show. They talk about NFTs, having enthusiasm for your work, and engaging with your law firm partners  Your firm/practice Nearly 40 attorneys Headquarters in Austin with another office in the Washington, D.C. area Firm founded in 2006 based completely on trademark and copyright law, though it has since grown into other areas New announcement soon on a new area...exciting! Wendy and...

Michael Clinton, personal injury lawyer with Perdue & Kidd in Houston, joins us on today's show. Michael talks about utilizing various presentation mediums, the importance of volunteering, and how to prep for an interview. His firm/practice Broad spectrum of personal injury cases one-off injury cases medical malpractice medical product/pharma/mass tort Jim Perdue, Jr. is president of the Texas Trial Lawyer's Association (TTLA) and is active in Austin right now fighting for the rights...

Charlie Roadman, partner with Roadman & Espiritu in Austin, joins us on today's show! Charlie talks about overcommunicating with your clients, the importance of empathy, and taking advantage of tools and technology. His firm/practice Criminal defense attorney for nearly 20 years Focuses on DWIs/misdemeanors; 3rd degree felonies and down New DA and County Attorney in Travis County; ran on fairly progressive ideas and they have been implementing those things more pretrial diversion...

Danielle Ahlrich, partner and tax litigator with Reed Smith in Austin, joins us on todays show! Danielle talks about going from a boutique to Big Law, understanding how your piece of the puzzle fits, and how the next generation of leaders thinks about work-life balance. Her firm/practice Partner at Reed Smith in Austin; international law firm that does everything on the civil side 2000 lawyers She is in their state tax group for Texas Helping businesses with Texas sales and franchise tax...

Robert and Daniel talk through race, justice, children, do no harm, innocence, and more in this deep dive of an all-time literary and movie classic.

Jeff Domen joins us on today's show! Jeff is a shareholder and family lawyer at GoransonBain Ausley in Plano. Jeff talks about being a creative problem solver, differentiating yourself in an interview, and the importance of finding a mentor. His firm/practice: Family law boutique Three offices in Plano, Dallas, and Austin 28 lawyers and staff Always looking for creative options to resolve conflict; if it can be done without litigation...great! If not, we'll go to the courthouse....

Alex Bell joins us on today's show! Alex is a Senior Attorney with MacDonald Devin in Dallas, and he talks about going from criminal law to civil law, how you are always doing business development, and what adding numbers to your resume can do for you. His firm/practice General/full-service defense firm His group focuses on defending architects and engineers, and working on construction projects Could be litigation re: professional liability or contracts with acquisitions Started his career...

Josh White, civil litigator focused on construction and business law and shareholder with Haley & Olson in Waco, joins us on today's show! Josh talks about the importance of in-person justice, being proactive, and preparing well for an interview. His firm/practice Construction law Board certified very difficult exam hefty application process good references what % of your practice do you devote to construction (so lots of reviewing time sheets!) Mostly litigation Reviews/drafts...

Brandon Waddell, construction lawyer and managing shareholder at Waddell Serafino in Dallas, joins us on today's show. Brandon talks about representing design professionals, your one reputation, and the importance of integrity. His firm/practice Represents design professionals (architects, engineers, etc.) from the start of a project (contract drafting) to litigation matters pertaining to professional liability Brand new offices with lots of collaboration space and a massive coffee bar. Hot...

Andy Jones, Plaintiff's personal injury lawyer with Sawicki Law in Dallas, joins us on today's show. Andy talks about the PI practice, the no-jerk rule, getting involved in orgs, and being a person not a billing unit. His firm/practice: Plaintiff's personal injury trial lawyer Located in Dallas but go all over the state Wrongful death / catastrophic injury / medical malpractice Just rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubble Issues in their practice area North Cyprus issue - discovery that...

Jovana Popovich, Shareholder and Estate Planning Lawyer at Fizer Beck in Houston, joins us on today's show! Jovana talks about getting into estate planning, not sacrificing quality for speed, and the need for small firms to find a good fit. Her Firm/Practice Estate planning boutique. Estate planning/estate administration for high net worth individuals. The firm also has a real estate group, M&A/corporate group, and non-profit group. She fell into the practice. In law school realized she...

Morgan McPheeters, appellate lawyer with her own firm McPheeters Law in Dallas, joins us on today's show! Morgan talks about launching her own firm, appellate law in the trial court, and Hamilton as a legal movie. Her firm/practice: Appellate lawyer in Dallas who works all over the state Civil appeals Usually plaintiffs in PI cases In COA and TX Supreme Court Also works with trial lawyers during the trial to help preserve errors, draft jury charges, etc. Especially in more complex...

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 has curated some of the most mentioned tips from guests over the past year. Standing Out In Your Firm Take ownership / Think through next steps / etc. Turn in work that is ready to file (no first drafts!) Accept/learn from feedback and constructive criticism Ask for work; don’t sit back and wait for it to...

Keith Jaasma, managing shareholder and intellectual property litigator at Ewing & Jones in Houston, joins us on today's show! Keith talks about practicing IP law without a technical background, avoiding analysis paralysis, and standing out through your cover letter.

Josh Hedrick, high-stakes litigator and founding partner Hedrick Kring in Dallas, is our guest on today's show. Josh talks about adapting to Zoom, not faking it until you make it, and asking great questions in a job interview. His firm/practice Just opened an office in Houston Business litigation firm focused on trials and trial practice, so it is a broad spectrum Business divorces Breach of contract departing employee / non-compete securities class action COVID Update (as of...

Gwen Walraven, a litigator and partner at Bell, Nunnally & Martin in Dallas, is today's guest. Gwen talks about the positives of remote hearings, the practice of law, and putting those interests on resumes. Her firm/practice Went to Bell Nunnally straight out of law school and has grown up in the firm and become partner General commercial business litigator. Does a lot of creditor's rights and probate work, business divorces (LAUGH AT 1:20 THAT I NEED TO EDIT OUT OR ADD MY OWN IN) They...

Daniel and Robert talk about the criminal justice system, an all-time plot twist, and the launch of Edward Norton.

Robert Callahan joins us on today's episode. Robert is the founding partner of Callahan & King in Waco, TX, and he talks about starting and building a law firm, race in the criminal justice system, and how lawyers can be racial justice advocates. His firm/practice Central Texas firm that does mostly criminal defense with a mix of family and trusts/estates/planning as well. Four attorneys Started in private practice in 2011 after several years of working in the McLennan County District...

Derek Hollingsworth, partner and trial lawyer with the Houston firm Drumheller, Hollingsworth, & Monty joins us on today's show. Derek talks about COVID's impact on criminal defendants, taking chances with your career, and taking ownership in the case. His firm/practice Started the firm two years ago Broke off from Rusty Hardin & Associates after 15 years Mix of civil litigation and criminal defense. Everything is a trial related practice. Got into criminal law by 1) doing the...

Rekha Roarty joins us on today's show! Rekha is a construction lawyer with Bollier Ciccone in Austin. Rekha talks about staying professional on Zoom, seeking out the work you want, and showing your personality in an interview. Her firm/practice Construction/real estate litigation (her practice); there is a family law section of the firm as well COVID update (as of December 17, 2020) Travis County has taken a lot of actions to protect, so civil hearings and trials are not happening in...

Robert Lord, Managing Shareholder and intellectual property lawyer with Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC (FBFK), is our guest today. Robert talks about how to make the most of your COVID time, being decisive, and the conversational interview. His firm/practice Offices in Texas (Houston, Plano) and Silicon Valley Focus is comprehensive business law, including IP which is his area IP Law update Patentable subject matter. Is this thing patentable? Courts and Congress haven't figured this...

Rhodes Hamilton, founder and partner at Hamilton & Squibb in Dallas, joins us on today's show. Rhodes talks about launching your own law firm, COVID's impact on the energy sector, the importance of making progress, and demonstrating interest in the job you want. His firm/practice Dallas and Fort Worth offices Oil/gas transactional boutique; midstream/upstream 10 total lawyers He didn't even take oil/gas in law school! Oil boom was coming right as he was leaving law school in 2005;...

Today's guest is Michael Kabat, partner and litigator at McGinnis Lochridge in Austin. Michael talks about IP cases moving to Waco, being a lawyer of your word, and what they look for in lateral hires. His firm/practice Full service regional firm with Austin roots (now Houston and Decatur offices); oldest law firm in Austin Lots of oil/gas and public utility clients, but His practice is a broad litigation practice, though the two he focuses on are business litigation and intellectual...

Joey Sampson, partner and litigator with McCathern in Dallas, joins us on today's show! Joey talks about COVID's impact on public venues, expediting your learning curve, taking advantage of resources like podcasts, and resiliency as a key character trait for lawyers. His firm/practice Four offices (Dallas/Frisco/Los Angeles/Houston) Grown from a 9 lawyer firm in 2007 to over 40 today Broad civil litigation practice plus now family law He is more focused on insurance coverage and...

Will Thomas, partner and litigator with McDowell Hetherington in Houston, is our guest on today's show! Will talks about COVID's impact on trial work, being your case's own toughest critic, and demonstrating grit in a job interview. His firm/practice 50 lawyers spread over four offices around the country, with the HQ in Houston Boutique litigation Most known for life insurance litigation Most of Will's practice is with oil/gas companies Falling gas prices have an impact Changing discovery...