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State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2019: A View from the Bench with Judge Roy Ferguson Jun 13, 2019

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Judge Roy Ferguson of the Texas 394th Judicial District talks with host Rocky Dhir about the mistakes he sees lawyers make that put their clients’ recovery at great risk.

State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2019: Representing Diverse Clients Jun 13, 2019

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Lia Davis and Jake Monty share their thoughts on how lawyers can better serve a diverse client base.

State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2019: The Science of Speaking With Noah Zandan Jun 13, 2019

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Noah Zandan of Quantified Communications joins Laurence Colletti at the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting to discuss how his company uses advanced data analytics to help people better convey their ideas and messages.

Fostering a Stronger State Bar through Social Media Jun 06, 2019

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Host Rocky Dhir speaks with Andrew and Michelle to discuss the meaning of such a large, connected community, why it has succeeded, and some of the surprising things they’ve learned along the way.

The Life and Lessons of Sandra Day O’Connor May 09, 2019

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Author, historian, and journalist Evan Thomas was afforded unprecedented access to the personal and professional life of a Supreme Court Justice to write his authoritative biography of the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court. In this episode, host Rocky Dhir talks to the New York Times bestselling author about what he learned writing First: Sandra Day O’Connor. Evan shares anecdotes and lessons learned from his deep dive into her work and private life.

State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting & Celebrating the Bar’s Long Serving Members May 01, 2019

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Host Rocky Dhir welcomes State Bar President Joe Longley who, at the Bar’s upcoming annual meeting, will be one of the many honored for their 50 years of membership. Joe discusses the significance of this achievement and shares anecdotes from his long and colorful career. Also, joining Rocky is State Bar executive director Trey Apffel, who gives more information about what attendees can expect at this year’s annual meeting.

Workplace Discrimination — From Investigation to Litigation Apr 09, 2019

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In this episode, host Rocky Dhir talks to Suzanne Anderson about her career as a trial attorney with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). They discuss how the office investigates claims and the processes that lead to litigation. Suzanne gives examples of cases the EEOC has dealt with and gives her perspective on the current state of discrimination in the workplace.

Legal Writing Nerd — Tips for Exceptional Writing Skills Mar 12, 2019

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Legal writing is difficult for some lawyers to navigate. Is there a shift away from archaic flourishes to plain language, or does it still have its place? In this episode, host Rocky Dhir talks to Wayne Schiess, author and legal writing professor. They discuss his most recent book, “Legal Writing Nerd: Be One,” and give tips on what lawyers can incorporate to better their writing skills.

Lawyer to Author — A Look at Mike Farris’ Interesting Career Feb 05, 2019

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Lawyers are storytellers, and the shift from legalese to prose may not be too far a leap for some. In this episode, host Rocky Dhir talks to Mike Farris about his career as an entertainment lawyer and book author. They discuss the inspiration behind his books and delve into Mike’s writing process. They also talk about the “Fifty Shades of Grey” Texas lawsuit in which Mike represented the plaintiff, which then led to a non-fiction book co-authored with his client.

The Need to Lead: Revamping Legal Ed to Grow Better Leaders Jan 08, 2019

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Law schools should be a training ground for leaders, but are the concepts of leadership actually being taught? In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir talks to Leah Teague, associate dean at Baylor University Law School, about how law schools need to revamp their programs to include leadership training for students. Leah Teague is an associate dean at Baylor University Law School in Waco, TX Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay

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