Evolving Legal Landscape: In the Room Where It Happens

Send us Fan MailThis episode focuses on ways in which lawyers can use their voices to effectuate change.The first segment, "In the Literal Room: Running for Office to Be Part of the Change," features an interview with Harris County Attorney Christian Menafee.  County Attorney Menafee addresses deciding to run for office and the logistics of doing so, and he talks about what holding office has been like for him.  This interview will be inspirational for attorneys who have been considering running for office to get into the "room where it happens."The second segment, "In the Virtual Room: Influencing Understanding on Social Media," features an interview with Zach Wolfe, the creator of Five-Minute Law and a Houston Law Twitter influencer.  Zach discusses how he got started on social media and some of the ways social media can be a positive way to learn more about the law. He also provides tips for lawyers who may want to expand their social media presence and provides some tips for attorney wellness as well.The third segment, "Belonging in the Room: Yes You Do!" features Anietie Akpan, Tracy LeRoy, and Kiara Gradney.  This panel addresses imposter syndrome--what it means, how it feels, how it can impact your career, ways in which more seasoned lawyers can help, and tips for lawyers who are dealing with imposter syndrome. Please note that the views expressed on Behind the Lines: The Houston Lawyer Podcast are those of the panelists only and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Houston Bar Association, The Houston Lawyer Editorial Board, or the Podcast Committee.  More information about the guests on this episode is available on The Houston Lawyer Committee webpage, available at hba.org/thehoustonlawyer. Members of the HBA may receive 1.5 hours of CLE credit (no ethics) for listening to this episode -- information is available at hba.org on the CLE page. "The Evolving Legal Landscape" issue of The Houston Lawyer will be available soon at www.thehoustonlawyer.com.  HBA members will receive a hard copy of the magazine in the mail.For full speaker bios, visit The Houston Lawyer (hba.org/thehoustonlawyer). To read The Houston Lawyer magazine, visit The Houston Lawyer_home. For more information about the Houston Bar Association, visit Houston Bar Association (hba.org).*The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the views of The Houston Lawyer Editorial Board or the Houston Bar Association.