A podcast by the Houston Law Review about legal issues, prominent lawyers, and the study and practice of law.
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Welcome to "Emphasis Added," a podcast by the Houston Law Review, where we delve into the world of legal issues, prominent lawyers, and the study and practice of law. In this episode, Season 7 host Tami Bankole and Season 8 host Alexis Roberts meet with Emily Berman, a Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center, to discuss judicial clerkships. Professor Berman shares her own…
In the fourth episode of Season 7 of Emphasis Added , we sit down with Justice Veronica Rivas-Molloy in her chambers at the First Court of Appeals to talk about her path to the bench and the experiences that have shaped her approach to the law. She begins by reflecting on her upbringing on the El Paso–Juárez border and how growing up between cultures influenced her perspective, work ethic, and…
In the fourth episode of Season 7 of Emphasis Added , we sit down with Professor Laura Portuondo, a constitutional law scholar whose work focuses on reproductive rights and justice, gender equality, and the First Amendment. The conversation begins with her path into the law, reflecting on her academic journey and early experiences, including her time clerking in the federal courts and how those…
In the third episode of Season 7 of Emphasis Added , we sit down with Justin Schnitzer and Annfaye Sternberg, Co–Editors-in-Chief of the Houston Undergraduate Law Review (HULR), to talk about their journeys into leadership and what it’s really like running a student-led legal journal. The conversation beginswith introductions and a look into what HULR is all about, from its mission to the…
eason 7, Episode 2 features the 30th Annual Frankel Lecture, “COVID and the Great Retrenchment” Our keynote Frankel Lecturer was Professor Samuel R. Bagenstos. Bagenstos is the Frank G. Millard Professor of Law and Arlene Susan Kohn Professor of Social Policy at the University of Michigan. He is a nationally recognized expert in health, labor, and social policy. His commenters were Andrew Hammond,…
In the first episode of Season 7 of Emphasis Added , we sit down with Board 63’s Editor-in-Chief, Mikenzie Miksch, to explore her path to the Houston Law Review and the experiences that shaped her leadership on the board. Hosts T’arie Vincent and Tami Bankole begin the conversation by discussing Mikenzie’s early background and the personal experiences that influenced her interest in the law. The…
In the sixth episode of Season 7 of Emphasis Added, we sit down with two inspiring second-career law students—one who traded the oil & gas industry for legal briefs, and another who transitioned from military service to the study of law. They share what it's like to start over, why they chose law, and how their past experiences shape their journey through law school. Whether you're thinking about…
In the sixth episode of Season 6 of Emphasis Added, we have an impactful conversation with Professor Alissa Gomez to explore the intersection of legal education, access to justice, and the impact of pro bono work. Professor Gomez shares her path from commercial litigation at King & Spalding to leading Houston Volunteer Lawyers and eventually joining the University of Houston Law Center. We dive…
In the fifth episode of Season 6 of Emphasis Added, we sit down with Judge Adrogué to discuss her journey from Argentina to the bench. Hosts Graysen Mechler and Geoffrey Okolo explore her path to law school, the role of education, and the mentors who shaped her career. Judge Adrogué reflects on the importance of hard work, seizing opportunities, and publishing her legal works. She shares insights…
The 29th Annual Frankel Lecture, sponsored by the Houston Law Review at the University of Houston Law Center, focused on how the words that we use to address and refer to others influence our civil, political, and social lives. Professor Richard R. W. Brooks delivered the keynote lecture "Addressing Americans". Brooks is the Emilie M. Bullowa Professor of Law at the New York University School of…