Texas Young Lawyers Association

Spanish for Lawyers

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Texas Young Lawyers Association introduces the Spanish for Lawyer Podcast , a CLE‑series that expands on TYLA’s existing Spanish for Lawyers resources by offering attorneys practical tools to better serve Spanish‑speaking clients. Each episode breaks down key legal terminology, common phrases used in client interactions, and cultural considerations that support trust and effective communication. Developed in collaboration with bilingual attorneys, the series pairs real world examples with clear, digestible explanations that make legal Spanish easier to understand and apply in practice. Each ep...

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Spanish for Lawyers: Pan Dulces | EP. 2 - Contract Negotiations feat. L. Eduardo Alvarez 10.11.2026 39:13

Houston attorney L. Eduardo Álvarez, senior legal & corporate compliance manager at Access World, joins Spanish for Lawyers to discuss his diverse legal background – including the global scope of his practice, being duly licensed in both the U.S. and Mexico, and how Spanish shows up in his everyday work, especially in cross‑border contract negotiations. Eduardo even gives us a comparative anal...

Spanish for Lawyers: Pan Dulces | EP. 1 - Court Pleadings + Court Personnel 27.10.2026 13:20

Episode 1 of the Spanish for Lawyers Podcast is now live – and we’re breaking down the essentials of filing a court pleading and navigating courthouse personnel! TYLA Directors Jack Hurd and Lisa Luz Parker guide listeners through the fact pattern a self‑represented litigant who must file his Respuesta (Answer) and a Moción de Prórroga (Motion to Extend Time) while feeling unsure about the proces...

Spanish for Lawyers: Pan Dulces | EP. 0 - Meet the Hosts! 13.10.2026 5:32

The Spanish for Lawyers Podcast is back and fresh out of the oven! 🥐🔥🎙️Meet TYLA directors Jenée Duran, Lisa Luz Parker, and Jack Hurd as they kick off Season 2! As National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close this week, we’re celebrating the rich linguistic and cultural contributions that shape our legal community. We’re proud to continue uplifting bilingual legal education and expanding...

Spanish for Lawyers | EP. 2: Family Law 27.05.2026 1:10:19

TYLA District 15 Director Jack Hurd joins Julia Rubio as co-host on this episode of the Spanish for Lawyers Podcast featuring Laredo-based attorney Daniella Barrera Martinez. Daniela discusses her upbringing as a native Spanish speaker and the frequent use of the language in her family law practice, emphasizing its importance in building client trust. The episode concludes with a practical review...

Spanish for Lawyers | EP. 1: Criminal Law; Immigration Law 20.05.2026 1:02:51

Hosted by TYLA District 19 Director Julia Rubio, the debut episode of TYLA’s Spanish for Lawyers Podcast features a discussion with Laredo attorneys Omar Villarreal and Marina Brizuela about the importance of being bilingual while practicing law in South Texas. The practitioners highlight how understanding cultural nuances and colloquialisms, such as the term muela del juicio (wisdom tooth), is ju...