There is a version of professional success that looks impressive from the outside and feels completely wrong on the inside. I knew early that I did not want that version of success. Before I ever earned my law degree, I admired the profession. I admired the professionalism, the knowledge, the appearance, and the options a law degree could create. I also wanted to help people through difficult moments. My earliest interests were criminal defense and divorce because those seeme

The line separating college football from professional football has been fading for years. Name, image, and likeness opportunities allow players to earn substantial compensation. Revenue-sharing arrangements have made direct payments from schools a formal part of the college athletics landscape. The transfer portal operates with a speed and competitiveness that increasingly resembles professional free agency. Now, a new legal dispute could blur that line even further: Can an

Divorce is rarely easy. Even when both spouses agree that ending the marriage is the right decision, the process can be emotionally draining, financially stressful, and overwhelming. While no one can eliminate all of the challenges that come with divorce, there are steps you can take to reduce conflict, protect your well-being, and create a smoother path forward. Many people begin the divorce process feeling angry, hurt, or anxious about the future. Those emotions are normal.

NIL opportunities are growing fast, but most athletes and families are not fully prepared for what they are signing. Here is what every student-athlete and parent should understand about contracts, brand protection, and long-term planning before agreeing to any deal.

NIL is changing quickly, but many athletes and families are still signing contracts without fully understanding the long-term impact. After discussing this on Houston Matters, here is what every athlete and parent should know before agreeing to any deal.

I do not think anyone starts a business planning to give it away. You choose a name. You design a logo. You build a reputation. You invest years of work into something that becomes recognizable, trusted, and valuable. And then one day, someone else starts using your name. Or something close enough to confuse your customers. And you realize you never protected any of it. This happens more often than you would think. And it is almost always preventable. Why Brand Protection Mat

Most business owners are not trying to make legal mistakes, but many are building without the right foundation. From business formation to contracts and trademarks, here are five common legal mistakes new business owners make and how to avoid them before they become costly problems.

Attorney Kamisha Mickey Breaks Down the Essentials on the Hello Houston Podcast “So many people think estate planning is for rich people or older people. Not them.” Houston attorney Kamisha Mickey hears this all the time. And every time, she pushes back with the same message: everyone needs a will, regardless of their bank account balance. When Mickey joined the Hello Houston podcast to discuss estate planning, she addressed some of the biggest misconceptions families have ab