Texas Young Lawyers
Introducing
For the Public
Lawyers serve the public in many ways, but some of the most impactful work happens quietly in public service.
Across Texas, attorneys dedicate their careers to supporting communities as prosecutors, public defenders, legal aid attorneys, government lawyers, and judges.
Their work shapes lives, strengthens our justice system, and helps ensure that the law remains accessible to everyone.
Public service has deeply shaped my own legal career, and it inspired the creation of For The Public: Texas Lawyers in Public Service. This project highlights the attorneys who have chosen careers in service and celebrates the meaningful role they play in communities across our state.
Through interviews, stories, and resources, we hope this space not only recognizes their work but also encourages law students and young lawyers to explore the many ways they can serve. Welcome, and thank you for being part of the conversation.
Alyson A. Martinez
TYLA President
Interviews
Meet the Speakers“The people helping other people .”
with Brittany Perrigue Gomez, Susan Soto, Stuart Campbell, Mark Melton, Courtney White, Allyson Martinez, Tom Stutz, Dena Stroh, Shelli Egger, the Honorable Rebecca Palomo, Meghan Kempf, and Joe Rubio
Paths to Public Service“You will grow into your power if you exercise it.”
with Stuart Campbell, Shelly Egger, Meghan Kempf, Allyson Martinez, Mark Melton, the Honorable Rebecca Palomo, Dena Stroh, and Tom Stutz
Finding Purpose“The hardest of hard conversations.”
with Stuart Campbell, Shelly Egger, Brittanny Perrigue Gomez, Meghan Kempf, Allyson Martinez, Mark Melton, and the Honorable Rebecca Palomo
Work-Life Balance“Balance is at the forefront of my mind, all the time.”
with Shelly Egger, Brittanny Perrigue Gomez, Meghan Kempf, the Honorable Rebecca Palomo, Joe Rubio, Susan Soto, Tom Stutz, and Courtney White
Making an Impact“The end goal is very tangible; it’s very real”
with Stuart Campbell, Meghan Kempf, Allyson Martinez, Mark Melton, the Honorable Rebecca Palomo, Joe Rubio, Susan Soto, Dena Stroh, Tom Stutz, and Courtney White
A Day in the Life“There is no such thing as a typical day.”
with Shelly Egger, Brittanny Perrigue Gomez, Meghan Kempf, Allyson Martinez, Susan Soto, Dena Stroh, Tom Stutz, and Courtney White
Advice“The one thing you need to do this job is heart.”
with Stuart Campbell, Shelly Egger, Brittanny Perrigue Gomez, Meghan Kempf, Allyson Martinez, Mark Melton, Joe Rubio, Susan Soto, Dena Stroh, and Tom Stutz
help & resources
“For young attorneys that believe that they can have an impact on their community, that they can have a positive impact on a person's life—public service gives you that opportunity.”
- The honorable Rebecca palomo