In honor of Women's History Month, host Mark Annick sits down with Heather Hilgers, founder of Hilgers Graben, the largest women-owned law firm in the country. The two discuss the firm’s growth, its unique culture, and what it takes to lead a nationwide team of top-tier attorneys.

The conversation explores:

• Women in leadership – Breaking barriers and building a law firm with national impact
• Balancing law and life – Leading a firm while raising four kids
• Growth and innovation – Scaling beyond a personality-driven model to create lasting success

And not to mention the firm's “No Jerks” policy.

Ms. Hilgers also shares insights on recruiting top talent, empowering women in law, and why vulnerability is a strength in leadership.

More about Heather Hilgers: https://hilgersgraben.com/professionals/heather-hilgers/

More about Hilgers Graben: https://hilgersgraben.com/

In this episode of Keep It Legal, we sat down with Jake Pollack, wealth transfer planning attorney at Shackleford, McKinley & Norton in Dallas. We dive into the critical, yet often overlooked, topic of business succession planning. Mr. Pollack shares insights on why nearly 70% of family businesses lack a formal succession plan, the challenges of transferring ownership, and how proactive planning can prevent disputes and protect a company’s legacy.

Learn about Jake Pollack here: https://shackelford.law/profiles/jake-n-pollack/

In 2024, Texas was once again at the forefront of some of the biggest legal stories of the year. Androvett Legal Media & Marketing takes a look at the Top 10 Texas Legal Stories that shaped the legal landscape for the year.

To view the full list, visit https://androvett.com/media-coverage/top-10-legal-news-for-2024