E100 | Reflections on 100 Episodes

This week, co-hosts Todd Smith and Jody Sanders celebrate the Texas Appellate Law Podcast’s 100th episode! When they started the podcast just before the pandemic hit in 2020, neither of them could have imagined how much they would learn, how much fun they would have, and all the great people they would meet. To celebrate, Todd and Jody count down their top ten tips from their guests—from finding your niche to riding out the arc of despair—and a few bonuses. Please join us to celebrate and hear some of the best the podcast has to offer, plus some takeaways and gratitude! 0:00 Intro 1:44 The Diversity of Guests and Paths in Appellate Law 3:08 Attracting Guests Beyond Texas 7:50 Make Your Decision Maker's Job Easy 9:29 Address the Court's Questions at Oral Argument 13:19 Opposing Counsel Is Not Your Enemy 16:21 Be the Court's Thought Partner 23:38 Find Your Niche 26:38 Make Time for Human Contact 30:14 The Arc of Despair -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Texas Appellate Law Podcast Episode 100 Original Air Date: July 21, 2022 The views expressed by the participants of this podcast are their own, and not those of their law firms, courts, or employers. Nothing you hear on this show establishes an attorney-client relationship, or is legal advice. texapplawpod.com