September 2026 | Vol. 89, No. 8
SOCIAL MEDIA
Managing an online presence, from attorney marketing to evidence in litigation.PLUS
Mediation—when the deal is done but the draft isn’t.About
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Annual Meeting 2026
Answer the Bell and Do the Right Thing
Fifty-year lawyer Richard Pena shares lessons he has learned, inspiration, and advice for young attorneys.
Interview by Will Korn
Forever Holding Court
A tribute to the indomitable Hon. Ruby Kless Sondock (1926-2026).
Written by Sofia Adrogué
Use of Social Media Evidence in Litigation
Practical considerations for Texas litigators.
Written by Hayley Ellison
Managing Your Online Presence
Ten social media mistakes Texas lawyers make.
Written by Rebecca Linehan
Drive-By Mediation Part III—When the Deal Is Done But the Draft Isn’t
Arbitrating post-mediation drafting disputes.
Written by John R. Millard and Lauren Hayes
Supreme Court of Texas Order
Order Amending Article XII of the State Bar Rules.Supreme Court of Texas Order
Order Amending Canon 3(B)(9) of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct.
Supreme Court of Texas Order
Preliminary Approval of Amendments to Rule 3 of the Rules of the Judicial Branch Certification Commission.
Supreme Court of Texas Order
Final Approval of Amendments to Rule 6 of the Texas Rules of Judicial Administration.
Supreme Court of Texas Order
Preliminary Approval of Amendments to Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 13 and Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 9 and 52 and the Repeal of Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 57.
Supreme Court of Texas and Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas Order
Order Adopting Comment to Texas Rule of Evidence 404.CORRECTION
Page 527 of the July/August 2026 issue incorrectly stated Richard Spencer’s position at FBFK Law. He is a shareholder.
MiscellanyExecutive Director’s Page
State Bar of Texas Launches New Resource for Attorneys in the Classroom
Written by Trey ApffelPresident’s Page
Bringing It Home to Our Law Students
Written by G. David SmithState Bar Director Spotlight
Brandy Wingate VossState Bar Board Update
‘Stand With Santos’ Initiative and Legal Incubator Advance Access to Justice
Written by Lowell BrownLegal Tech
Probable Cause
Digital device search warrant affidavit requires showing a nexus with a crime.
Written by Pierre GrosdidierTYLA President’s Page
Oliver or Brian: Who Are You Betting on to Get Accepted to Law School?
Written by Armin SalekSolo/Small Firm
Resilience by Design
Leadership, operations, and the discipline of process improvement.
Written by Ruby L. Powers
