For the Public: Texas Lawyers in Public Service
Presented by the Texas Young Lawyers Association, the "For the Public" podcast is dedicated to elevating the voices of public service and government attorneys throughout Texas. Through candid conversations with young lawyers, we explore their journeys, their work, and the importance of public service in our profession.
For the Public: Texas Lawyers in Public Service
Latest Episodes
For the Public | Careers That Serve Panel
Our newest For the Public episode features a powerful conversation originally hosted last fall as a live Zoom webinar by TYLA’s Public Service Committee. Moderated by 2025-2026 TYLA President Alyson Martinez, this Careers That Serv...
For the Public | "City Attorneys" feat. Courtney White, Sr. Asst. City Attorney (Amarillo) and Austin Stevenson, City Attorney (McAllen)
In the next episode of For the Public, we sit down with TYLA alums, Austin Stevenson, City Attorney for McAllen, TX and Courtney White, Senior City Attorney for Amarillo, TX. Austin and Courtney reflect on their paths into public servi...
For the Public | "U.S. Department of Justice" feat. Anthony Franklyn, Assistant U.S. Attorney
In the next episode of For the Public, we sit down with Anthony Franklyn, an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas. Anthony reflects on his path to becoming a federal prosecutor and the responsibility AUSA...
For the Public | "Public Universities & Community Colleges" feat. Davion White, Assistant General Counsel, Lone Star College System
In this next episode of For the Public, we sit down with Davion White, Assistant General Counsel for the Lone Star College System, one of the largest and fastest‑growing community college systems in Texas. Davion shares his path into h...
For the Public | "County Prosecutors" feat. Tara Avants, Assistant District Attorney, Chief of Crimes Against Children Division
“My job when I come to work is to do the right thing… and see that justice is done.”In this episode of For the Public, we sit down with Tara Avants, the 2025 Young Baylor Lawyer of the Year, whose career reflects a deep...
