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Attorney Billing Guide

The purpose of this guide is to assist lawyers in connection with attorney fee statements by addressing (1) general billing practices, (2) privileges applicable to

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Attorney-Client Relationship

Lawyers and clients must be able to communicate freely for clients to receive the help they need, and the attorney–client privilege and the work-product doctrine make this possible. This pamphlet explains the basics of both protections, and seeks to teach clients how to avoid common pitfalls

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Compassion Fatigue

Compassion Fatigue (also known as Secondary Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) has recently become more prevalent in attorneys and is caused by helping those exposed to

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Diversity Toolkit

The Diversity Toolkit consists of several pieces of the puzzle of having a comprehensive approach to organizational diversity. The four push-cards relate to diversifying relationships, diversifying membership, improving diversity with policies, and improving diversity with projects.

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How Texas Courts Work

The "How Texas Courts Work" website includes several informational videos developed from interviews with several practicing Texas attorneys, Texas Supreme Court Justice Boyd, Texas Court

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If I Knew Then Life Lessons from Legendary Texas Lawyers

If I Knew Then: Life Lessons from Legendary Texas Lawyers

TYLA went across this great state and asked some legendary Texas attorneys what made them so great. How they got where they are? What was the life altering moment in their career? We asked these questions in the hope that it would provide an education of sorts or just satisfy our wild curiosities. Their responses are fascinating.

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Just In Case

Just In Case

This guide will highlight some of the important things to consider when an attorney becomes incapacitated or deceased. This guide will present a brief overview on the importance of having an up-to-date estate plan as well as address strategies for successfully transitioning a law practice.

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Predicates Guide

The purpose of the TYLA Predicate Guide is to introduce new attorneys to basic examples of predicate questions they are likely to encounter at a hearing or deposition.

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Retention Guide

Each year women and people of color leave the lawyer ranks at a higher rate than other attorneys. This guide reveals the cause of this problem and will help you develop corporate strategies to retain a diverse and inclusive legal practice.

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Small Affiliate Leadership Toolkit

This project seeks to help those who have heard the call of leadership—particularly those in small cities or rural communities looking to start, lead, or revive a local young lawyers association—by compiling resources created by the Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) to hopefully make things a little easier and allow them to focus on bringing people together and executing their vision.

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Social Media 101

Are there restrictions on what a lawyer can post to social media? Are social media posts considered advertisements? Are other social media activities such as “friending” regulated? This guide is intended to help you better understand the rules governing lawyer communications in social media.

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