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Featured Posts

Selected interviews and special features from the Austin legal beat — profiles of practitioners, commentary on local policy, and writing on workplace dynamics inside law firms and legal departments.

Highlights from the archive

A rotating selection of the features our editors returned to most often. Dates below are the original publication dates.

Interview Series

The Wednesday Interview

The publication's recurring sit-down with Austin lawyers and legal professionals, covering practice areas, career paths, and what is changing in the local profession.

Series · More from News

Feature · November 9, 2011

Austin Attorney Wastes Little Time Putting His Stamp on Workers Compensation Cases

A profile of a local practitioner and his approach to workers compensation casework, part of the publication's long-running interest in how Austin lawyers build their practices.

Profile · Personnel updates

Commentary · July 7, 2014

Austin Lawyer Praises Local Proposal That Would Require Drivers To Use Hands-Free Cellphones

Austin counsel weighing in on a city proposal that would require drivers to use hands-free cellphones, and what such a rule could mean for litigation in the area.

Policy · More from News

News Feature · December 26, 2012

Sunday Times Sues Armstrong to Recoup Earlier Settlement

Coverage of a publisher's suit seeking to recover an earlier settlement — an example of the out-of-state and media litigation the desk followed alongside local matters.

Litigation · More from News

Guidance · March 4, 2020

What to Look For in a Roofing Contractor

A practical buyer's guide on vetting contractors, appearing alongside the publication's regular coverage. Guidance pieces like this ran as standalone posts rather than legal reporting.

Consumer guidance

Workplace

Coaching, Culture, and the Legal Workplace

Features on workplace dynamics and professional coaching aimed at attorneys and the teams that support them, rounding out the personnel and hiring news.

Workplace · Personnel updates

Where the features fit

Featured posts sit alongside the day-to-day reporting rather than replacing it. Most come from one of three strands that ran across the publication's history:

  • Interviews — the recurring Wednesday sit-downs with Austin lawyers and legal professionals.
  • Practice profiles — how individual attorneys and firms build and change their books of business.
  • Workplace and guidance features — longer reads on professional development, coaching, and consumer-facing advice.

For firm-by-firm hiring, departures, and office expansions, see Personnel. For case and industry developments, see News.

The Austin legal community thrives on a steady exchange of insights, and local publications dedicated to legal news serve as vital platforms for that dialogue. Through recurring interview series and curated features, practitioners share perspectives on evolving practice areas, courtroom dynamics, and the business of law in a growing city. These archives capture more than just case developments; they reflect the professional culture, workplace trends, and policy conversations shaping how attorneys navigate their careers. Whether profiling seasoned litigators or examining shifts in local regulations, these stories offer a lasting resource for legal professionals seeking context, connection, and a deeper understanding of the Austin legal landscape.

Features by year

Selected coverage years, with representative featured and news titles from the archive.

Publication history spans 2011 through 2020.
YearRepresentative featured titlesCategory
2011Austin Attorney Wastes Little Time Putting His Stamp on Workers Compensation Cases (Nov 9)Profile
2012Sunday Times Sues Armstrong to Recoup Earlier Settlement (Dec 26)Litigation
2014Austin Lawyer Praises Local Proposal That Would Require Drivers To Use Hands-Free Cellphones (Jul 7)Commentary
2020What to Look For in a Roofing Contractor (Mar 4)Guidance

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