Tips for New Lawyers in the Realm of Family Law (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022)

Thinking of entering family law? In this panel focused on helping young lawyers understand the nuances of practicing in this area of the law, listeners get varied perspectives from both judges and attorneys. Rocky Dhir chats with Judge Janice Berg, Judge Gloria López, and attorneys Jacob Cohen and Alicia Palmer about their experiences in family law practice and their favorite tidbits of wisdom from their panel – including their takes on:

Trusting that your legal education really has prepared you for what you’re doing (Really!)

Tactfully disagreeing with a judge

Setting appropriate client boundaries

And much more


Session Topic: What Every Young Lawyer Needs to Know about Family Law: Including a Perspective from the Bench

The Honorable Janice Berg is a judge in the 247th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas. 

The Honorable Gloria E. López is a judge in the 308th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas.

Jacob Cohen is an associate attorney at The Rainwater Firm in Houston, Texas. 

Alicia Palmer is an associate attorney at Kelly L. Fritsch, PC, in Houston, Texas.