Why Experience Is the Best Teacher: The Power of Application with David Fish

April 3, 2025 Joe Stephens

No matter what era you’re born in, experience will always be the best teacher.

Tune in as hosts Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens welcome David Fish, Chair of Litigation at Romano Law PLLC, for an insider's perspective on sports law, legal education, and the evolving role of AI in litigation. Together, they discuss the realities of representing athletes, the importance of preventative law, and how emerging technologies are reshaping legal education.

Drawing from his 27 years of experience, David shares candid insights about the ways in which legal education needs to be rethought, and the importance of hands-on experience in every aspect of learning, for aspiring legal professionals.

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About the Contributors

Joe Stephens

Joe Stephens, J.D., is Steno's Director of Legal Solutions as well as a Clinical Lecturer at Texas Tech University School of Law. With over 15 years of experience in criminal defense and public service, he founded and led Texas' largest rural public defender office, which serves a 12-county area. A graduate of The University of Texas School of Law (cum laude) and Vanderbilt University (B.A.), Stephens currently serves as a Board Member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association (TCDLA) and sits on multiple State Bar of Texas committees. His expertise spans the intersection of legal practice and technological innovation in the justice system.

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Adrian Cea

Adrian Cea is Steno's Social Media Manager, leading content strategy, audience engagement, and digital brand-building across platforms. He also produces and co-hosts Between the Briefs, Steno's podcast covering the intersection of legal technology, court reporting, and the future of litigation. With a background spanning content creation, field marketing, and sales at companies like Sell Better and Chili Piper, Adrian brings a multi-disciplined lens to making complex legal tech topics accessible and engaging.

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