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Counsel Brew

Shereen El Domeiri & Nicola Hobeiche 66 Episodes Oct 2, 2026

Counsel Brew is hosted by Shereen El Domeiri and Nicola Hobeiche, two lawyers who moved from the courtroom to the boardroom and beyond. In each episode they sit down with guests over coffee or tea to talk about how those guests carved out their own distinctive career paths. The conversations focus on navigating, defining and achieving success on your own terms. The aim is to offer practical wisdom and inspiration for listeners who want to forge their own unconventional route to a fulfilling career.

Episodes

Change of Plans - Kandace Walter
Change of Plans - Kandace Walter Oct 2, 2026 3445 Kandace Walter did not grow up dreaming of becoming a lawyer. She was a painfully shy child who loved math and science, went to college to study chemical engineering, then switched to chemistry and pre-med to become a forensic pathologist. When she realized how long medical school was going to take, she reconsidered. Law school was three years, she liked Law & Order, and she quickly pivoted in
Unforgettable  - Mark Shoffner
Unforgettable - Mark Shoffner Sep 18, 2026 3884 Most swag when you attend a conference is okay - nothing new that you don’t expect. A new coffee mug, a tote bag, maybe a charger you’ll toss in your desk drawer and forget about. Useful? Sure. Unforgettable? Not usually. But when Mark Shoffner handed out The Companion at the Texas General Counsel Forum Annual Conference on behalf of his firm, he broke the mold. The gift was a hit, the laughs kept
Still Running - Joe Cox
Still Running - Joe Cox Sep 4, 2026 3579 Most people would look at Joe Cox's ten-year running streak and see dedication. Joe sees something much simpler: a chance to clear his head, experience a city one step at a time, and occasionally get stopped by neighbors who are less concerned about Joe than they are about where his dogs are. Spend an hour with Joe, though, and you realize the running isn't really the story. It's si
Duck on a Pond - Lauren Brogdon
Duck on a Pond - Lauren Brogdon Aug 21, 2026 3692 A Misto isn't just Lauren Brogdon's go-to coffee order. It's part of a routine she intentionally keeps simple, saving her energy for the decisions that matter most during her day. That same philosophy carries into every aspect of her career, especially when the stakes are high, which, in Lauren's world, is often.In this episode of Counsel Brew, Lauren shares how a piece of advi
The Long Flight - Dr. Rhonda Evans
The Long Flight - Dr. Rhonda Evans Aug 7, 2026 3805 A flat white earned Dr. Rhonda Evans an immediate nod of approval from Nicola before becoming the perfect springboard for a conversation about Australia, curiosity, and the unexpected opportunities that can shape an entire career.Rhonda didn't get her first passport until she was 28 years old. She had no idea that one long flight to Australia would change the course of her life. In this episo
No Stoplight - Leigha Simonton
No Stoplight - Leigha Simonton Jul 24, 2026 3880 It's often the moments that don't seem remarkable at the time that change everything. For Leigha Simonton, those moments included a move across state lines, a mock trial competition, and a mother who never stopped believing in her.In this episode of Counsel Brew, Leigha reflects on the experiences that shaped her long before she stepped into leadership. She shares what it was like growin
Just Hit Post  - Mark Melton
Just Hit Post - Mark Melton Jul 10, 2026 4548 His perfect morning is surprisingly simple: a couple cups of black coffee, one decaf to round out the trio, and then it's off to tackle whatever impossible challenge lands on his desk. Somewhere between leading a national tax practice, advocating for thousands of Texas tenants, and occasionally grabbing a karaoke microphone, he's also managed to build one of the largest eviction advocacy
I Like Winners - Noelle LeVeaux
I Like Winners - Noelle LeVeaux Jun 19, 2026 4392 This week on Counsel Brew, we sit down with Noelle LeVeaux — strategic marketer, civic brand-builder, cancer survivor, TEDxSMU speaker, children’s author, entrepreneur, and currently the Chief Marketing Officer helping lead North Texas’ FIFA World Cup 26™ moment onto the global stage.If you’ve lived in Dallas long enough, chances are you’ve already experienced Noelle’s work without even realizing
Ruby Slippers - Misty Leon
Ruby Slippers - Misty Leon Jun 5, 2026 3495 What happens when a former child actor, ERISA lawyer, and Fortune 500 in-house counsel walks into a coffee shop?In this case, she orders a lavender chai latte* and starts reimagining what a legal career can look like. *served best in an actual coffee mug, preferably with fancy foam art and enjoyed while sitting in a coffee shopIn this episode of Counsel Brew, we sit down with Misty Leon, who at th
That Doesn't Go in the Book - Professor C. Paul Rogers III
That Doesn't Go in the Book - Professor C. Paul Rogers III May 22, 2026 4248 Professor C. Paul Rogers III has spent more than four decades shaping lawyers, preserving baseball history, mentoring students, navigating college athletics, and collecting stories that somehow sound too good to be true — except they are. In this episode of Counsel Brew, Nicola and Shereen sit down with one of the most beloved and legendary figures from SMU Dedman School of Law just as he prepares
To Do F/U  - Gabe Vazquez
To Do F/U - Gabe Vazquez May 1, 2026 4167 This conversation covers a lot of ground. From exploding matcha to stepping into leadership before you feel ready, Gabe keeps it real about what it looks like to operate under pressure.In this episode of Counsel Brew, we sit down with Gabe Vazquez, Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Vistra Corp., to talk less about titles and more about how he works. His approach is simple on the surf
Y'all Build Different - Jasmin Brand
Y'all Build Different - Jasmin Brand Apr 17, 2026 4666 Jasmin Brand doesn’t just build businesses. She builds ecosystems. An award-winning marketer, speaker, and serial entrepreneur, Jasmin has made a career out of doing what most people just dream about: creating strategic partnerships, unlocking opportunity, and moving communities forward in real, measurable ways.Born and raised in Dallas, with roots at Booker T. Washington and Southern Methodist Un

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