The State Bar of Texas Podcast is a monthly show featuring news and discussions relevant to the legal profession, from the latest industry trends and caselaw to practice tips and State Bar programs. Host Rocky Dhir, attorney and CEO of Dallas-based Atlas Legal Research, invites thought leaders and innovators to share their insight and knowledge on what matters to practitioners.
Latest episodes
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26 min
Texas Law Unpacked: Rethinking Jury Duty
A jury summons in your mailbox often instills a feeling of dread, but is jury duty really as bad as people assume? Instead of trying to find a way out of this often-negatively cast…
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57 min
Is the Jury Trial Still Relevant in Modern Litigation?
Statistics show that 90-98% of both civil and criminal cases across the nation are resolved before trial. With seemingly fewer cases reaching a jury, how do we, as legal profession…
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43 min
Look to the States – The Overlooked Power of State Constitutions
After passing the bar, attorneys take an oath to uphold not only the United States Constitution, but their state constitutions as well. But how well do lawyers understand the right…
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42 min
Will AI Send Clients to Your Firm?
To run a thriving legal business, you need your prospective clients to easily find and connect with your law firm. Rocky Dhir welcomes marketing professionals Amanda Sexton and Zac…
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46 min
Law-Backed AI: Aligning Artificial Intelligence With Human Values – Damien Riehl
AI is on track to surpass the intelligence of humans, promising significant impacts worldwide—and certainly within the legal profession. What do lawyers need to consider as this te…
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1 h 05
Waiving the Fifth
As an attorney, are there ever circumstances where you may counsel your clients to waive their Fifth Amendment rights? Rocky Dhir talks with experienced trial lawyers Rachael Jones…
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34 min
Understanding Harris County’s LAWPods System
In an effort to serve more legal needs, Harris County has created LAWPods (Legal Access Workspace Pods) to provide accessible legal help for people from all walks of life. Users ca…
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54 min
SBOT's Vision: A Look at State Bar and TYLA Initiatives
In this conversation, host Rocky Dhir brings together two leaders: State Bar of Texas President Santos Vargas and Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) President Alyson Martinez.…
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39 min
Beyond the Game: Inside Texas Pro Sports Law
Texas is fortunate to be home to a diverse and impressive roster of professional sports organizations, and it should come as no surprise that the demanding world of professional at…
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50 min
A Texas-Sized Look at Our Constitution on its 150th Birthday
To mark the sesquicentennial of the Texas Constitution, host Rocky Dhir is joined by two eminent Texans—Texas Supreme Court Justice Evan Young and legal historian Dr. Bill Chriss.…
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30 min
Revisiting a Justice’s Legacy: A Conversation with The Honorable Nathan Hecht
The Honorable Nathan L. Hecht was the longest‑serving member in the history of the Supreme Court of Texas and the longest‑tenured Texas judge in active service. As he approached hi…
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38 min
Beyond the Algorithm: How TRAIGA Will Rewrite AI Governance in Texas
New Texas AI legislation will take effect January 1, 2026. What will this mean for your legal practice? The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) aims…
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30 min
Crypto Clarity: What Lawyers Should Know About Digital Currency
Ever since cryptocurrency made its debut, many have repeatedly questioned its validity. Is it legal tender? A scam? Well, in today’s digital ether, both exist en masse, and lawyers…
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33 min
No One Left Behind - The Future of Legal Aid for Veterans
The Take One campaign is a statewide initiative encouraging Texas lawyers to take on one pro bono case a year for a veteran in need. Rocky Dhir sits down with Major General Alfred…
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31 min
San Antonio's Municipal Master: Insights from the Bench with Judge Darrell Dullnig
Judge Darrell Dullnig has presided over ten separate municipal courts in Texas during his career, offering a unique and seasoned perspective on one of the most vital areas of our j…
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39 min
TYLA's Young Gunners' SCOTX Series | Episode 1: A Conversation with Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock
Order in the court! Introducing a new series of TYLA’s Young Gunners podcast, spotlighting all nine justices of the Supreme Court of Texas! In these special episodes, TYLA Presiden…
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32 min
Cracking the Legal Code for AI
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, new Texas laws are establishing a foundational framework for its governance, with a focus on the prevention of harm and ethical use.…
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26 min
Landman versus Reality: A Real Look at Oil, Power & Property in Texas
How do Texas mineral rights and the laws governing oil, gas, and other natural resources truly function? The recent TV series "Landman" offers a dramatic portrayal of the politics…
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35 min
Counseling the Counsel: The Emotional Reality of Legal Work
Lawyers often face relentless exposure to stress and trauma, whether navigating emotionally charged areas of the law, handling high-stakes matters, or confronting a host of other p…
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42 min
Inside the State Bar: A Presidential Perspective
What exactly does your state bar president do, anyway? A very presidential trio joins Rocky Dhir for today’s conversation examining this leadership role and its many responsibiliti…