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E154: Confronting the Existential Crisis of Appellate Practice | Kevin Dubose

Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Sep 4

NEW EPISODE! What does it mean to succeed as an appellate lawyer when wins and losses are often beyond your control? Kevin Dubose joins us to talk about redefining success, counseling clients, and coping with the challenges of appellate practice. #AppellateSky

The basic concept – that appellate lawyers face an existential crisis – came to Kevin Dubose in a dream. In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Todd

Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Jul 18

NEW EPISODE: Joe Stephens wears many hats: public defender, law professor, and legal tech consultant. He joins us to talk about how AI is reshaping legal practice and why access to justice depends on getting it right. #AppellateSky

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Browse, Search, and Subscribe: The Texas Appellate Law Podcast Archive Is Live

Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Jul 8

Browse, Search, and Subscribe: The Texas Appellate Law Podcast Archive Is Live

All 152 @texapplawpod.bsky.social episodes are now available in one place—with searchable transcripts, in-browser listening, and easy subscription options. #appellatesky

After months of behind-the-scenes work, I’m excited to share that the complete archive of the Texas Appellate Law Podcast—all 152 episodes to date—is now

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Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Jul 8

Browse, Search, and Subscribe: The Texas Appellate Law Podcast Archive Is Live

All 152 episodes of the Texas Appellate Law Podcast are now available in one place—with searchable transcripts, in-browser listening, and easy subscription options. #AppellateSky

Your backstage pass to the Texas and federal appellate systems. Hosted by Texas appellate lawyers Todd Smith and Jody Sanders.

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Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Jun 26

NEW EPISODE! What does Counsel Press really do? More than you think. We talk with Janet Bennett and Vince Wiscovitch about support services for busy appellate and trial lawyers, from filings to formatting to ghostwriting and beyond. #AppellateSky

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E151: Teaching the Next Generation of Legal Writers | Christina Crozier

Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Jun 12

NEW EPISODE! Great legal writing isn’t just talent—it’s teachable. In our latest episode, law professor and appellate lawyer Christina Crozier shares practical writing tips, thoughts on AI in the classroom, and how she’s helping to prepare tomorrow’s advocates. #AppellateSky

"If everyone can take out the fancy words from their language, we would all do better—law students and seasoned professionals alike." That observation

E149: Straddling the Line Between Trial Work and Appellate Practice | Dylan Russell

Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · May 1

🎙️ NEW EPISODE! Dylan Russell (@txappellateatty.bsky.social) of Sorrels Law shares how he balances life as a trial and appellate lawyer—and why there's real power in doing both. From voir dire to SCOTX arguments, he walks the line with purpose. #AppellateSky

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“There's never any point at which I would have to say, ‘Well, I'm only going to do trial work now’ or ‘I'm only going to do appellate work,’” Dylan

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Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Apr 26

We're doing something fun to celebrate our 150th episode!

Send in your question by AUDIO for a chance to win BOTH the Amazon gift card AND a Texas Appellate Law Podcast-branded tumbler!

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Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Apr 18

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Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Apr 17

NEW EPISODE! From federal prosecutor to building a plaintiffs' appellate practice from scratch, Andrew Gould shares lessons from the Fifth Circuit, trial strategy insights, and why “the cake is baked” on appeal. #AppellateSky

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Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Apr 9

More additions from the vault to the new site. Check them out at texapplawpod.com!

E147: Overcoming Obstacles on the Path to Becoming an Appellate Lawyer | Milo Bobbitt

Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Apr 7

Love the show? Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform and recommend us to your friends and colleagues! #AppellateSky

Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Apr 5

More additions from the vault to the new site. Check them out at texapplawpod.com!

Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Apr 3

NEW EPISODE! Overcoming Obstacles on the Path to Becoming an Appellate Lawyer | Milo Bobbitt #appellatesky

Milo Bobbitt built an appellate practice from scratch at his firm. After an internship with then-Justice Willett at the Texas Supreme Court, he

Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Mar 31

Got questions? Let's hear 'em!

Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Mar 30

We've added more of our early episodes to the new site and are including episode numbers for ease of reference. Check out these classics and others at texapplawpod.com!

Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Mar 21

We've added more of our early episodes to the new site. Check out these classics at texapplawpod.com!

Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Mar 20

NEW EPISODE! Behind the Mic: Five Years of the Texas Appellate Law Podcast. #appellatesky

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Clerking, Courts, and Concurrences | Adam Shniderman

Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Mar 14

Discover @ashniderman.bsky.social's unique journey through academia, clerkships, and private practice in our latest podcast episode. Listen now for some valuable insights, especially for young lawyers! #appellatesky

Hosts Todd Smith and Jody Sanders welcome Adam Shniderman of Alexander Dubose & Jefferson to discuss his unique journey through academia, clerkships,

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Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Mar 14

We've received some excellent questions so far! Keep 'em coming! #appellatesky

Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Mar 14

We're making progress on adding our back catalogue of episodes to the new webpage, which you can visit at texapplawpod.com.
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Addressing Misconduct and Disability in the Federal Judiciary | Chris Dove

Texas Appellate Law Podcast @texapplawpod.bsky.social · Feb 22

🎙️NEW EPISODE: Explore the intriguing saga of Judge Pauline Newman and delve into the system that polices federal judges with Chris Dove, @dtoddsmith.bsky.social, and @jodyssanders.bsky.social. #AppellateSky

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For Chris Dove, it started when he came upon articles in Above the Law about the saga of then-95-year-old federal Judge Pauline Newman. A giant in IP law,