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Join Host, Nick Guinn, as he explores the vast sea of Maritime Law! Listen as guests Carra Miller, an Attorney at Welder | Leshin LLP, and Michael S. Prejean, an Attorney at Gilman & Allison, LLP, share their experience on representing those on the open seas. 

Contact details and information about our guests can be found here: 

Carra Miller: https://www.welderleshin.com/attorneys/carra-miller/ 
Michael S. Prejean: https://www.gilmanallison.com/our-team/michael-prejean/

More information about Texas Young Lawyers Association can be found here: www.tyla.org 

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The second of 2 episodes about the all white male club. 

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New Lawyer podcast 2: prepare or risk the big choke.

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Do I really talk too much - on the struggle to have a voice 

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On breakups and grieving as a trial lawyer:  thoughts on how to not fall apart at work and life 

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 New Lawyer podcast 1:  Do you have the personality to be a plaintiff trial lawyer.  

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This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Rob Hanna is joined by Sana Shafi.

Sana is a Trainee at Travers Smith, popular law blogger, Presenter of the #StriveSpeaks Podcast, regular panellist at various diversity events, and Founder of Strive Consultants which in the space of one year has gone onto become a winner of the Legal Diversity Awards 2020 and a Finalist at the British Muslim Awards.

STRIVE aims to redefine diversity beyond categories of race and gender and make representative diversity in the City a reality. STRIVE exists to address the imbalance of diversity in City Law, to identify and nurture potential, and to ensure that there is an equal playing field. STRIVE helps students by providing free training, mentoring & resources to help them get Training Contracts.

Sana also runs a successful law blog called CynandLaw, which provides advice to aspiring solicitors on how to apply to Training Contracts and Vacation Schemes.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Applying for training contracts and dealing with rejections
• Completing a training contract at Travers Smith
• Dealing with the current coronavirus situation - transitioning to working from home
• Future plans and aspirations 
• Strive - as a platform to support students, using contextual recruitment 
• Sana's passion for blogging and documenting her own journey on LinkedIn

On this episode, Eduardo Canales, associate in the Global Energy Transactions Practice of Akin Gump, discusses the different careers a young lawyer can pursue in the energy industry, particularly in oil and Gas.  Oil and gas law a dynamic and expansive area of law, especially in the state of Texas, is a trending career path for young lawyers in Texas. Eduardo describes the ins and outs of becoming an Energy lawyer and provides career development tips for young lawyers. 

This podcast was created by the Texas Young Lawyers Association, and no part of it may be reproduced without the written consent of TYLA. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the TYLA or the State Bar of Texas.  The information in this podcast is provided as a resource of general information and is not intended to replace legal advice.  We recommend our listeners conduct their own research and exercise their own judgment.  If you are not a lawyer and need legal assistance related to any of the topics discussed in this podcast, you should consult an attorney.  

The Young Gunners Podcast features music by Otis McDonald and his song “Rest.”

When is the right time to become involved with professional organizations?  How do I become involved with professional organizations? How do I stand out in a professional organization? Are professional organizations beneficial? In this episode you will hear tips and secrets about becoming active with professional organizations and the benefits of doing so.  From planning your approach to becoming a board member, we discuss it all.  

This podcast was created by Texas Young Lawyers Association, and no part of it may be reproduced without the written consent of TYLA. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the TYLA or the State Bar of Texas.  The information in this podcast is provided as a resource of general information and is not intended to replace legal advice.  We recommend our listeners conduct their own research and exercise their own judgment.  If you are not a lawyer and need legal assistance related to any of the topics discussed in this podcast, you should consult an attorney.  

The Young Gunners Podcast features music by Otis McDonald and his song “Rest.” 

Have you found the right balance between a demanding legal profession and your personal life?  In this episode you will hear tips and secrets about creating an effective work/life balance.  From planning vacations to client development, we discuss it all.  

This podcast was created by Texas Young Lawyers Association, and no part of it may be reproduced without the written consent of TYLA. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the TYLA or the State Bar of Texas.  The information in this podcast is provided as a resource of general information and is not intended to replace legal advice.  We recommend our listeners conduct their own research and exercise their own judgment.  If you are not a lawyer and need legal assistance related to any of the topics discussed in this podcast, you should consult an attorney.  

The Young Gunners Podcast features music by Otis McDonald and his song “Rest.”