In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes trial lawyer Chris Schwegmann to learn about the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA), new Texas artificial intelligence (AI) legislation effective January 1, 2026. TRAIGA aims to regulate the development and deployment of AI systems in the state to address … Continue Reading
We revisit this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast in which host Rocky Dhir welcomes Nelson Ebaugh to discuss Ebaugh’s article in the May 2023 issue of the Texas Bar Journal titled “Texas Cryptocurrency Jurisprudence.” Ever since cryptocurrency made its debut, many have repeatedly questioned its validity. Is it legal tender? A scam? … Continue Reading
In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir introduces a new series of the Texas Young Lawyers Association’s Young Gunners podcast, which spotlights all nine justices of the Supreme Court of Texas. In these special episodes, then-TYLA President Hisham Masri, then-TYLA Immediate Past President Laura Pratt, and then-TYLA President-elect Alyson … Continue Reading
In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes Shawn Tuma, a past chair of the State Bar of Texas Computer & Technology Section and co-chair of the Cyber, Data, and AI Practice at Spencer Fane, to discuss a range of recently enacted technology laws, helping attorneys understand their purpose, … Continue Reading
In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes J. Bryon (Trace) Burton III, the 2024-2025 chair of the State Bar of Texas Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section, to learn about Texas mineral rights and the laws governing oil, gas, and other natural resources truly function. The recent … Continue Reading
In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes Alicia Freeman of the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program (TLAP) to learn about tools to manage emotional distress—for lawyers and clients. Lawyers often face relentless exposure to stress and trauma, whether navigating emotionally charged areas of the law, handling high-stakes matters, or … Continue Reading
In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes State Bar of Texas Immediate Past President Cindy Tisdale, President Steve Benesh, and President-elect Santos Vargas to learn more about their efforts for fellow lawyers and their desire to address unmet needs in the profession throughout the state. They also discuss … Continue Reading
In this special rebroadcast of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes Judge Brent Carr to discuss his years of service in the Tarrant County Mental Health Court and the broader efforts across Texas to support people with mental illness in the justice system. They explore programs tackling issues from sex trafficking … Continue Reading
In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes Dallas attorney Kent C. Krause to discuss the basics of aviation law—many attorneys have limited knowledge of this expansive area of the law—and dig into its evolving issues and changes. Can your neighbor fly his drone into your yard? What’s the … Continue Reading
In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes Texas trial lawyer and author Jefferson Fisher to discuss tips for becoming a more effective verbal communicator. We can probably all think of a moment (or many) when we struggled with natural, constructive communication with those around us. Jefferson shares advice … Continue Reading
In this special rebroadcast of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes Elana Einhorn and Melissa Lorber, authors of the article “Help Us Help You: Top 10 Appellate Mistakes in the Trial Courts,” to discuss common errors that can jeopardize an appeal. Einhorn and Lorber offer a breakdown of the article and … Continue Reading
In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod and Sharon Sandle to learn how Texas became the first state to have an all-woman high court in the United States. They discuss the surprising series of events that led to the appointment of female judges, the … Continue Reading
In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes Supreme Court of Texas Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht to learn about his many years of service to the Texas legal system. Hecht is the longest serving member in the history of the Supreme Court of Texas and the longest tenured … Continue Reading
In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes attorneys Elias M. Yazbeck and Michael Wombacher to discuss the outcome of the Purdue Pharma case argued in the U.S. Supreme Court, which garnered national attention in the wake of the incredible harm caused by the opioid crisis. What impacts might … Continue Reading
In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes attorney Scott C. Skelton to discuss the ethical handling of mistakes in legal practice. If you think you’ve committed malpractice, what should you do? Skelton shares experiences from his own career and explains how honesty, transparency, and graciousness in legal practice … Continue Reading
In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes attorney and professor Lee Kovarsky to talk about post-conviction law. There is no way to truly prepare a client for life following a criminal conviction, and the aftermath of a defendant’s guilty verdict can be incredibly complex. Kovarsky discusses nuances in … Continue Reading
In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes attorney and author Mike Farris to talk about the facts in his new book, Blowhard: Windbaggery and the Wretched Ethics of Clarence Darrow. Lawyers long considered the legendary Clarence Darrow to be an attorney to emulate, but closer examination of his … Continue Reading
In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes Michelle Fontenot to talk about the resources available to legal professionals through the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program. Many segments of the legal profession operate as adversarial systems at their core, with colleagues becoming combatants as they fight for their clients and … Continue Reading
In the 12th installment in a series of episodes of the State Bar of Texas Podcast recorded from the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024, State Bar of Texas Podcast host Rocky Dhir welcomes Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez to discuss highlights from her keynote address and her passion for improving representation within the legal world. Dhir … Continue Reading
In the 11th installment in a series of episodes of the State Bar of Texas Podcast recorded from the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024, the topic focuses on IP law. What can we learn about law from a sci-fi TV show? State Bar of Texas Podcast host Rocky Dhir welcomes Leela Madan, Hope … Continue Reading
In the 10th installment in a series of episodes of the State Bar of Texas Podcast recorded from the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024, the topic focuses on rap music on trial. Should rap lyrics as evidence be allowed in criminal prosecutions? State Bar of Texas Podcast host Rocky Dhir talks with Chad … Continue Reading
In the ninth installment in a series of episodes of the State Bar of Texas Podcast recorded from the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024, the topic focuses on leadership vision. 2024-2025 State Bar of Texas President Steve Benesh and 2024-2025 Texas Young Lawyers Association President Hisham Masri join State Bar of Texas Podcast … Continue Reading
In the eighth installment in a series of episodes of the State Bar of Texas Podcast recorded from the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024, the topic focuses on civility. Civility is one of the cornerstones of the practice of law, ensuring an efficient justice system and improving the lives of both legal professionals … Continue Reading
In the seventh installment in a series of episodes of the State Bar of Texas Podcast recorded from the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024, the topic focuses on NYU’s Civil Jury Project. Data shows that jury trials are declining rapidly, but what is causing this tendency? State Bar of Texas Podcast host Rocky … Continue Reading
