Notable Presentations, Publications and Awards

• Selected to the Texas Rising Stars for 2025.

  • The designation means that she is a top-rated attorney as recognized by peers. Her practice and designation focus on Business and Corporate situations. Assist Clients with Intellectual Property and Closely Held Business Matters.

• All Eyes On You: How Lawyers Can Use Video to Amplify Their Reach

  • Host: InfoTrack. A virtual conference designed to illuminate the path for legal professionals, from paralegals to administrators to attorneys, guiding them toward greater success in their careers. April 2025

• Make Room: The Power of Mentorship and Coaching in Law.

  • Event: Clio Cloud Conference. Austin, Texas. October, 2024

• Social Media Marketing: Strategy and Mindset.

  • Host: American Bar Association. Location: Chicago, Illinois. Session providing mindset coaching and practical strategies for conquering social media as legal professionals. February 2024

• Leading Lawyers: How To Harness Technology to Comply With Ethical Requirements and Amplify Impact In and Out of the Courtroom.

  • Host: American Bar Association. Ethics workshop on how to comply with legal ethics as one uses technology in their legal practice. February 2024.

• Lights, Camera, Action: Simple Ways to Use Video to Level Up Your Firm’s Marketing and Client Experience.

  • Event: WealthCounsel Symposium 2023. Location: Las Vegas, Nevada. Breakout session exploring practical ways to incorporate video in law firm systems and marketing.

• Lights, Camera, Action for Marketing and Client Development.

  • Event: American Bar Association Tech Show. Location: Chicago, Illinois. Two-part seminar exploring practical ways to incorporate video in law firm systems and marketing. March 2023.

• Reclaiming Your Freedom through Entrepreneurship. Conference Speaker.

  • Event: Reclaim Conference . Houston, Texas. October 2022.

• Panelist on “Inclusion in Law Firm Services.”

  • Event: Clio Conference. Nashville, Tennessee. October 2022

• Recipient of the 2022 WealthCounsel Excellence in Innovation Award. Location: Jackson Hole, Wyoming. August 2023.

• “Hidden Value: Proactive Ways to Serve Your Business Clients.” WealthCounsel Quarterly. June 2022.

• 2021 Woman of Impact Honoree.

  • Award and recognition from Built to Impact, LLC. Location: Atlanta, Georgia. February 2022.

• “Top 8 New Business Problems Solved.” Digital Seminar for lawyers hosted by the Institute for Paralegal Education. November 2021.

• “Paralegal Powerskills: Productivity and Communication.” Digital Seminar for lawyers hosted by the National Business Institute. November 2021.

• “THERE’S ROOM FOR YOU TOO: CREATING AND CULTIVATING DIVERSITY BY EMPOWERING AND DEVELOPING LAWYERS WHO LEAD.” American Bar Association. Seminar exploring practical ways to develop leaders from diverse communities and perspectives. Location: Virtual. March 2021.

• “Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed: E-Signatures, Remote Notaries, and Beyond.” A digital seminar providing attorneys with insight on technological tools to navigate and succeed during the COVID-19 pandemic. American Bar Association. Location: Virtual. March 2021.

• “Show Up” with the Startup Law Academy. Commencement address inspiring the inaugural class of Matten Law’s innovative Startup Law Academy to embrace the novelty of their challenges by transforming them into opportunities for greatness. Location: Online. August 2020.

• “All Eyes On You: How Lawyers Can Use Video to Amplify Their Reach” at Thrive in Five Conference. Digital seminar teaching lawyers and other professionals how to amplify their impact using video as an innovative primary source of contact. Location: Online. May 2020.

• “Social Media Audit” at the American Bar Association’s Techshow. Workshop with attorneys evaluating their current social media presence and providing actionable steps to increase their reach and impact. Location: Chicago, IL. February 2020.

• “Talking Heads: Using Video to Communicate with Clients” at the American Bar Association’s Techshow. Presentation on the power of video and practical tips on how to use it effectively. Location: Chicago, IL. February 2020.

• “Current Developments in Business Law” at WealthCounsel’s Symposium 2019. Presentation before the WealthCounsel members on key trends and legislative updates in the business law field. Location: Boston, MA. August 2019.

• “Business Law Essentials” at WealthCounsel’s Symposium 2019. Presentation before lawyers interested in entering the business law practice. Location: Boston, MA. August 2019.

• “5 Mistakes that Could Land Your Business Law Clients in Courts.” WealthCounsel Quarterly. March 2019.

• Ask Temi Live! Bi-weekly live broadcast and podcast exploring the business and legal stories of real companies in order to replicate their successes and avoid their failures. Location: Houston, Texas. Ongoing from August 2017.

• Convener and Speaker at the Start Right Summit 2019. Presentation entitled, “10 Legal Mistakes that Could END Your Business. Location: Houston, Texas. January 2019.

• Speaker at DiasporaBants Hosted by the Nigerian American Multicultural Council. December 2018.

• Panelist in “Protecting Your Business: Copyright & Trademark.” Panel discussion with Tuesdays Together—a subset of the Rising Tide Society. We discussed the various ways one should protect themselves and their businesses from a legal and financial standpoint. Location: Houston, Texas. September 2018.

• “Conversations with the Inspiring Temi Siyanbade.” Voyage Houston. Interview and article for local Houston magazine. This interview was part of a series entitled “Trailblazers: Rewriting the Narrative” and focused on hidden gems in the local community. August 2018. Read here.

• Panelist in “Ethical Issues in Solo Practice.” Panel discussion in UHLC Professional Responsibility class where we shared information about our career paths, ethical issues faced, and tips for new graduates. Location: University of Houston Law Center in Houston, TX. May 2018.

• “The Weight and Gift of NOW.” Speech presented at the University of Houston Law Center Black Law Student Association Alumni Banquet” utilizing story telling techniques to inspire lawyers and law students to take active roles in society. Location: Houston, Texas. April 2018

• Panelist for Empowerment Panel during Soar Conference hosted by YES PREP Public Schools.  Panel with local African American professional women discussing outlooks on social justice, career decision, and identity development. Location: Yes Prep White Oak Campus, Houston, Texas April 2018.

• “I’m Thinking of Starting My Own Side Gig…Help!” Presentation geared towards providing inspiration and practical guidance on how to navigate starting a new business part-time. Location: Cinco Ranch Library in Katy, Texas. November 2017.

• “Contracts Don’t Cure Crazy: How to Make Your Contracts Stick.” Lecture for small business owners describing ways to improve contract drafting in order to protect personal and business interests. Location: Arena Tower Two in Houston, TX. April 2017.

• “Why Business Agreements Require Optimistic Realism,” YSF Magazine. Article addressing the right mindsets one should use when entering into agreements. Published on YFSMagazine.com. March 2017. Read article here.

• “8 Ways to Avoid Legal Trouble and Jumpstart Your Business.” Presentation on common mistakes small business owners and entrepreneurs make. Location: Houston Museum of African American Art in Houston, Texas. June 2016.

• “Seeking Immigration Benefits in the United States.” Presentation with Professor Janet Beck from University of Houston Law Center on recent immigration law changes. Location: House on the Word Church in Houston, Texas. January 2015.