The Power of Perception
As I write this article, news is breaking that six Baltimore officers are being indicted on charges related to the death of Freddie Gray while he was in police custody. I am reminded of other young...
View ArticleA Child's Story
In my past life as a prosecutor, I was often assigned to sexual assault cases involving children. The outcomes of cases such as these are quite frequently dependent on the testimony of one child...
View ArticleGiving Back to Our Veterans
During my career as a lawyer, I have always practiced in areas where a large percentage of the population was active military. I started off in Abilene right next to Dyess Air Force Base, and now I...
View ArticlePractice as if Santa Were Watching
’Tis the season of good tidings and Christmas cheer, a time when we are called to put aside petty differences, love our fellow man, and maintain a selfless spirit. Working with lawyers for a living,...
View ArticleSee the Struggle and Help
Not too long ago, I was a first-year law student and single father. When I had my twin five-year-olds every other week, it was a total whirlwind. There were times when I couldn’t find childcare and I...
View ArticleNew Year--New You
It’s time to make our New Year’s resolutions! Unfortunately, I imagine that by the time this is printed, many of us may have already broken them. It’s never too late to start over though, right?
View ArticleCelebrating Diversity by Recognizing Humanity
February is African American History Month, and it brings to mind many of the black lawyers who have made a profound impact in Texas and across the country—people like Thurgood Marshall, Charles...
View ArticleEvery Vote Counts
Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina—each of these states brings to mind the long and arduous process that is our presidential election. But should we view it that way? Is it really that challenging to...
View ArticleComing Together
Among the Texas Young Lawyers Association’s many charges is to support and partner with local young lawyer affiliates around the state. The bulk of that work is done through our Local Affiliates...
View ArticleYour View
Don't lose perspective. At a CLE presentation last week, a panelist reminded the audience that an effective trial lawyer should be mindful of the big picture when approaching his or her case. The...
View ArticleWe Are Firsts
One of the Texas Young Lawyers Association’s signature projects for the 2016-2017 bar year is I Was the First. You Can Be a Lawyer Too!, a “pipeline” program that will feature a diverse group of...
View ArticleBuilding Something Together
As a lawyer, I have repeatedly reflected on the fact that I don’t really make anything. At the end of a long day at the office, I often do not have something tangible to show for all those hours at my...
View ArticleOpportunity and Gratitude
The fall is always a busy time for me personally and professionally. The thought of the imminent holiday season inevitably gives me a swift kick in the you know where as I push to move projects off my...
View ArticleOutreach and Redemption
Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. The food, family, and fun make it such a special time. My wife and I are excited to begin building our own traditions with our daughter.
View ArticleSo Much to Learn
With the flurry of the holidays behind us, many consider early January a time for reflection. Growing up, I did not go through the usual exercise of adopting New Year’s resolutions. Rather, I was...
View ArticleAn Opportunity to Shine
I had never viewed the world with a scarcity mindset. There was always going to be enough success for everyone if you worked hard and played nice. Law school changed that for me. Especially when I...
View ArticleGood Neighbors
Neighbors come in all types. Following a few scientific Google searches, I have determined that the internet recognizes Fred Rogers as “the best neighbor ever.” On the opposite end of the spectrum is...
View ArticleEmployer Education
Close to half of my practice consists of employment law matters. As a small firm attorney, I represent employees and employers, at companies of different sizes. Many small business owners find...
View ArticleIt's a Pleasure to Serve
For some of you, this will be the first issue of the Texas Bar Journal you receive as a newly licensed lawyer. It has been nine (gasp) years since I graduated from law school. In that time, life seems...
View ArticleNever Stop Learning
New pencils. Crayons. Notebooks. He has a new backpack with a matching lunchbox and is so full of excitement over meeting his new teacher that he can hardly contain himself. My momma-of-a-kindergartner...
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