Think tax law is dry or dull? Think again! In the latest episode of TYLA’s Practice Areas 101, we sit down with Nga Tran-Medina (Internal Revenue Service), Alissa Gipson (Chamberlain Hrdlicka), and Umair Karowadia (Chamberlain Hrdlicka), three young and ambitious lawyers who have chosen tax law as their career path.

From the intellectual challenge of decoding the tax code to the surprising flexibility and career stability it offers, our guests share why this field of law has captured their interest. Whether you're a law student exploring your options or a practicing attorney considering a pivot, this conversation dives deep into the real-life experiences, career trajectories, and unexpected rewards of working in tax law!

You can access this episode and our other episodes here: https://tyla.org/resource/practice-areas-101-podcast/ or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Contract Nerds Assemble! 🤓

In this episode of Practice Areas 101, we speak with a panel of amazing young attorneys – Kylie Loya (Houston METRO), Alexandra Fuelling (Schlumberger) and Janet Oyeteju (NCR Atleos) – who, in their respective areas of practice, specialize in legal matters related to the creation, enforcement and dispute resolution of contracts, and play a crucial role in ensuring that agreements for their clients are legally sound. They share with us how their careers have offered them a unique blend of technical legal work, client interaction, and a chance to shape business deals that power the marketplace.

If you enjoy problem-solving, negotiation, and staying on top of ever-changing regulations, it could be the perfect career path for you!

In our latest episode, we spotlight careers in estate planning law, where we speak with Garrett Couts, firm partner of Brady & Hamilton LLP and Elizabeth Lockett, managing attorney of Law Office of Elizabeth Lockett, PLLC, who reflect on what inspired their interest in estate planning law, describe a “day in the life” of their respective practices, and discuss how pro bono service has enriched their careers.