Texas Appellate Law Podcast

NEW EPISODE: Justice David Gunn (First Court of Appeals) shares what he’s seeing from the bench: why issue selection matters, how briefing quality affects outcomes, and why more oral argument would strengthen the system. #AppellateSky

NEW EPISODE: We’re joined by Arturo Ayala of Court Surety Bond Agency for a practical discussion of supersedeas bonds—from timing and underwriting to collateral options, premiums, and what happens when a judgment is affirmed. #AppellateSky

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First up: new SCOTX rules taking effect Jan 1—the biggest overhaul since 1997.
2/2 Petition intros become merits arguments. Preservation citations required. Response waivers gone.

Comment period closes Dec 23. We break it all down here.

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1/2 The Texas Appellate Law Podcast is now on YouTube.

Full episodes. Short clips. Conversations with judges, court staff, and appellate lawyers on how Texas courts work.

Subscribe to practice with the end in mind. #AppellateSky

E157: Breaking Down the Texas Supreme Court’s Revamped Petition-for-Review System The Texas Supreme Court is on the verge of eliminating the practice of requesting merits briefs before granting petitions for review—a change that will

NEW EPISODE: Breaking Down the Texas Supreme Court’s Revamped Petition-for-Review System. #AppellateSky

E156: Starting, Statistics, and Second Chances in Appellate Law | Tad Bartlett When he started his solo appellate practice in Louisiana, Tad Bartlett had to educate trial lawyers about the utility of having an appellate attorney on

NEW EPISODE: Louisiana appellate lawyer Tad Bartlett joins us to discuss the growth of the appellate bar in his state, his Fifth Circuit statistics project, and his remarkable recovery after a serious injury. #AppellateSky

NEW EPISODE: Louisiana appellate lawyer Tad Bartlett joins us to discuss the growth of the appellate bar in his state, his Fifth Circuit statistics project, and his remarkable recovery after a serious injury. #AppellateSky

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E155: Breaking Through Obscurity: Building a Law Practice Through Service and Mentorship | KC Ashmore Building a law practice from scratch requires finding your tribe and embracing the paradigm of giving, says KC Ashmore of Ashmore & Ashmore Law Firm

NEW EPISODE: KC Ashmore joins us to talk about his journey from Coast Guard service to small-town law practice, the role of bar involvement, and why giving back sustains success. #AppellateSky

E154: Confronting the Existential Crisis of Appellate Practice | Kevin Dubose The basic concept – that appellate lawyers face an existential crisis – came to Kevin Dubose in a dream. In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Todd

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

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 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

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

Texas Appellate Law Podcast | Texas Appellate Counsel Your backstage pass to the Texas and federal appellate systems. Hosted by Texas appellate lawyers Todd Smith and Jody Sanders.

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

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

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

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

🎙️ 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

www.texappcounsel.com/2025/05/e149...

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

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

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

Got questions? Let's hear 'em!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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 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,

🎙️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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