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SHEro
by Texas Young Lawyers Association
A podcast celebrating women in the legal profession focusing on SHEroes and the issues and challenges that face women in the law.
Episodes
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SHEro | "Leading Ladies in Tech" feat. Sally Pretorius, Lavonne Burke, and Elizabeth Rogers
Innovation meets advocacy in our latest SHEros episode: Ladies in Tech. 💻⚖️ Guest host and TYLA Past President Sally Pretorius leads a dynamic conversation with Elizabeth Rogers, Of Counsel at Winstead PC, and Lavonne Burke, Vice President Legal - Global Security & Resiliency, Digital (IT) and…
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SHEro | "Spoken Into Greatness" feat. Alyson Martinez, 2025-2026 TYLA President
The newest episode of SHEro is officially here! This week, TYLA President Alyson Martinez shares a story she’s carried with her since childhood - a moment in a Laredo mall when a woman approached her mother, looked at five‑year‑old Alyson, and said, “Your daughter is going to do big things.” In...
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SHEro | "The Advocate that Changed the Rules " feat. Cynthia Orr
Defense. Leadership. Legacy. In this episode of SHEros, we sit down with Cynthia Orr to talk about her trailblazing career in criminal defense, the power of mentorship, and what it means to lead with integrity in the courtroom and beyond. Her story is a reminder that excellence and courage can...
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SHEro | "The First, But Not the Last: A Conversation with TYLA’s First Woman President" feat. Berry Crowley
The newest episode of SHEro is officially here! This week, TYLA President Alyson Martinez sits down with Berry Crowley - the first woman to ever serve as TYLA President - for a powerful, intimate conversation about what it means to lead when no one before you has looked like you. In this episode,...
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SHEro | "The Mission Continues: Veterans in the Law" feat. Daphne Trombley, Amber Holmes, and Rosalyn Lark
🎖️ New SHEROS Episode: Honoring Our Veterans 🎖️ This episode of SHEROS highlights the powerful stories of military veterans who have continued their service through the legal profession. From lessons learned in uniform to leadership, resilience, and advocacy beyond active duty, our guests share...
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SHEro | "Social Justice Lawyering" feat. Adrianna Rodriguez and Gabriella Roisman
The newest episode of SHEROS is officially here! This week, we sit down with Adriana Rodriguez and Gavriella Roisman, two powerful advocates who have dedicated their legal careers to service, equity, and social justice. In this episode, they discuss what it means to use the law as a tool for…
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SHEro | "Barriers, Broken" feat. Judge Diana Song Quiroga
✨ Episode Release: Barriers, Broken ✨ The wait is over! The newest episode of SHEROS is now live, featuring Judge Diana Song Quiroga. In this inspiring conversation, Judge Song Quiroga opens up about her path to the bench, overcoming challenges, and breaking barriers as an Asian American woman in...
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SHEro | "From Courtroom to Community" feat. Judge Diana Saldaña
In this episode of the SHEros Podcast, From Courtroom to Community, Judge Diana Saldaña shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings as a child of migrant farmworkers to serving as a federal judge. ⚖️ Judge Saldaña opens up about perseverance, purpose, and the power of giving back...
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SHEro | "Family Law, Family Life, and Leadership" feat. Judge Crystal Levonius and Judge Derbha Jones
In this episode of the SHEros Podcast, Family Law, Family Life, Judges Derbha Jones and Crystal Levonius open up about how their personal journeys as mothers, daughters, and community leaders shaped their path to the bench. 👩🏽⚖️👩🏼⚖️ They share powerful reflections on balance, empathy, and…
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SHEro | "Ending the Tampon Tax: A Legal Victory for Menstrual Equity" feat. Kelly Hanen and Laura McGonagill
This week on the SHEros Podcast, we’re talking about ending the tampon tax in Texas. This episode contains a powerful conversation with Kelly Hanen and Laura Shoemaker, two advocates who helped make menstrual equity a reality in our state. From policy change to breaking stigmas, Kelly and Laura...
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SHEro | "Like Mother, Like Daughter" feat. Judge J. Elaine Marshall and Judge Janikka Bratton
✨ Episode 1 of SHEROS is here! ✨ We’re kicking off our podcast series with an inspiring conversation featuring Judge J. Elaine Marshall and Judge Janikka Bratton—a groundbreaking mother-daughter duo and trailblazers in Texas judicial history. 💫👩🏾⚖️👩🏾⚖️ Tune in as they share their journeys,...
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SHEro | Stories of Women Who Lead - Meet Your Podcast Hosts!
✨ Re-Introducing SHEros: Stories of Women Who Lead ✨ Episode 0 is here! 🎙️ Meet the voices behind this season as our hosts share who they are, why this project matters, and what you can expect from the inspiring conversations to come. This season, we’ll highlight first-gen women lawyers, women…
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Justice Beyond the Bench: A Discussion About Race, Law and Leadership with the Honorable Lora J. Livingston
“When you break a glass ceiling, there’s a lot of fresh air up there.” This was just one of the many words of wisdom shared with Texas Young Lawyers Association by the Honorable Lora J. Livingston: a barrier-breaking judge, a pro bono champion, and the latest guest of the SHERO podcast. In the…
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A Woman's Place is In-House: A Conversation with Jenna Castleman and Jenée Duran
In this episode we speak with Jenna Castleman, general counsel of Alterman, Inc. and Jenée Duran, associate general counsel of the Texas Tech University System, two women in-house attorneys who have already made great strides in their young career. During this episode, Jenna and Jenée candidly...
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Life is Like a Box of Chocolates
In this Shero episode, Maggie Louise Callahan of Maggie Louise Confections and Kim Bueno, a partner at Scott Douglas & McConnico, LP, discuss their journey in and out of the practice of law. This Shero episode is brought to you in partnership with Changemaker Chats.
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Blazing the Trail
When Mary Golder began practicing law at Webb, Stokes & Sparks in West Texas she was one of the first female trial lawyers. In this Shero episode, Mary Golder discusses her journey blazing the trail for other women in West Texas, the advantage she has found as a woman practicing law, and provides...
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Maintaining Balance
In this Shero episode, Anna Romanskaya, former chair of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, discusses keys to maintaining balance in one's career and personal life. Further, Anna provides great advice for young lawyers that are just starting out.
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Taming the Hamster on the Wheel
In this Shero episode, Erica Grigg shares with us how the "hamster on the wheel" dominated and almost ended her life. In an open and honest discussion between Dicky Grigg and Erica Grigg, Erica shares her struggle with alcoholism and depression and the steps that she has put in place in order to...
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It Takes a Village
Judge JoAnne Garcia learned a very important lesson after the birth of her daughter Alexia while in high school, it truly takes a village to raise a child. As Judge Garcia notes "Good people are willing to step up and lend a hand when you need them the most. They want to be a part of all of your...
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Determining Your End Game
In this Shero episode, Yetter Coleman Partner Tracy LeRoy discusses the importance of maintaining a work-life balance and provides insightful advice to young lawyers on preparing for their "end game."
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Leading the Largest Custody Battle in the United States
In 2008 law enforcement raided the YFZ ranch, a community in Eldorado, Texas settled by the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints. The raid resulted in 462 children being removed becoming the largest custody battle in the United States. In this Shero episode, Judge Carmen Dusek shares her experience…
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Force of Nature: Chief District Judge Barbara MG Lynn
As a law student, Chief District Judge Barbara Lynn joined forces with other female law students to form the Association of Women Law Students. This Association sued five Dallas law firms for discriminating against women. As a law student Judge Lynn sought to break down barriers for women and she...
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What Barrier?
When Judge Renee Rodriguez-Betancourt took the bench on the 449th District Court she broke the age barrier by becoming the youngest district judge in the State of Texas. In this week's Shero episode, Judge Betancourt talks about her journey to becoming the youngest district judge and the…
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Don't Stop. Don't Quit. Keep Reaching For Your Dreams.
In this Shero episode, Judge Yolanda Huff discusses how she didn't let a teenage pregnancy prevent her from achieving her dreams. Judge Huff discusses the challenges of balancing work while raising a family and the keys to maintaining a work-life balance. Further, she discusses the importance…
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What label?
In this week's SHERO, Lorena Perez McGill discusses how she refused to be labeled as a “woman” or “minority” but rather as an equal.
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Beam Me Up, Scotty!
In this week's Shero episode, Justice Elizabeth Lang Miers discusses the challenges she has faced as a woman lawyer, the importance of challenging oneself, and maintaining a work-life balance. This episode is brought to you in conjunction with the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers' Project...
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Who you calling Sweetheart?
In this week's Shero episode, Jane Bockus discusses overcoming the misperceptions and challenges that women lawyers face.
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Lisa Tatum: First African-American to Serve as President of the State Bar of Texas
Lisa Tatum was the first African-American to serve as President of the State Bar of Texas. In this week's Shero episode, Lisa Tatum talks about her journey from the serving as an Assistant District Attorney to owning her own law firm and serving as the first African-American President of the…
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Justice Linda Yanez: First Latina on the Texas Court of Appeals
Justice Linda Yañez, who was appointed by Ann Richards to the 13th Court of Appeals in 1993, was the first Latina to sit on a Court of Appeals bench in the State of Texas. In this week's Shero episode, Justice Yañez talks about her journey from the farm fields of South Texas to her campaign for…
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What is SHERO?
An in depth look at what a Shero is through the eyes of the Texas Young Lawyers Association Executive Committee. The Podcast features TYLA President Sally Pretorius, TYLA Immediate Past President Baili Rhodes, TYLA Vice President Britney Harrison, and TYLA Chair Elect Courtney Barksdale Perez...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does SHEro have?
SHEro currently has 30 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is SHEro about?
A podcast celebrating women in the legal profession focusing on SHEroes and the issues and challenges that face women in the law.
How often does SHEro release new episodes?
SHEro has 30 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to SHEro?
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Who hosts SHEro?
SHEro is created and hosted by Texas Young Lawyers Association.
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