December 2021 | Vol. 84, No. 11 Constitutional Law. Read the digital edition Read past issues Features The Grand Waltz The 2021 Texas Capitol ornament pays homage to musical traditions. Written by Adam Faderewski Texas Bar College Celebrates Four Decades of Excellence Setting the standard of professionalism through education. Written by Dylan O. Drummond OPINION What Do Attorneys Need Now to Succeed? An overview of responses from a survey conducted by the State Bar of Texas Women in the Profession Committee. Written by Katherine Kunz Virtual [to] Reality A transitional—and successful—year for LeadershipSBOT. Written by Andrew D. Tingan Recent Developments in Equal-Protection Litigation for Transgender People A look at Bostock v. Clayton County and Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board. Written by Jane Langdell Robinson Protecting a Student’s Right to Be ‘Snappy’ The First Amendment and student speech outside of school. Written by Christopher A. Brown Home Is Where We Unite A look at a classic Fourth Amendment issue. Written by Leo Yu OPINION In Their Best Interests Are guardianships toxic to constitutional rights? Written by Julie Balovich By the Numbers 2020-2021 Supreme Court of Texas Order Order amending Articles I and II of the State Bar Rules. Supreme Court of Texas Order Renewed emergency order regarding indigent defense and the border security state of disaster. Supreme Court of Texas Order Order amending standards for attorney certification in civil trial law. Ethics Opinion No. 692 Departments Executive Director’s Page: Online Portal Brings Advertising Review Fully Into Digital Age Written by Trey Apffel In Recess: Live Like a River A Houston attorney’s trip from the 1970s L.A. music scene to entertainment law in Texas. Interview by Eric Quitugua President’s Page: Achieving a Truly Equal Outcome Written by Sylvia Borunda Firth Technology: Big Brother? Aerial surveillance requires a warrant. Written by Pierre Grosdidier State Bar Board Director Spotlight: D. Todd Smith Interview by Eric Quitugua Ethics Question of the Month TYLA President’s Page: Life Isn’t Always Picture Perfect and That’s OK Written by Jeanine Novosad Rispoli Solo/Small Firm: Wrapping Up 2021 How to prepare your law firm for the new year. Written by Ruby L. Powers Disciplinary Actions Movers and Shakers Memorials Classified Advertising Humor: Déjà Vu, All Over Again Written by John G. Browning News From Around the Bar
