Mike Golden in the Media

San Antonio Express News September 20, 2024

San Antonio woman barred from providing immigration services is still in business

Professor Mike Golden weighs in on a case involving a woman allegedly offering immigration services without a license to practice law.

KVUE February 16, 2024

Paxton associate Nate Paul’s trial set for November 6

Regarding the case of Austin real estate developer Nate Paul, Director of Advocacy Mike Golden explains why cases involving financial crimes often have a high number of submitted documents and stresses the importance of making the information understandable for the jury.

The Washington Post January 19, 2024

DOJ decried Uvalde shooting response. Will it have an impact?

Professor Mike Golden speaks on how the U.S. Department of Justice report for the Uvalde shooting provides a roadmap for attorneys representing victims' families seeking remediation in civil courts.

KXAN January 19, 2024

Judge sets Paxton deposition in whistleblower lawsuit for Feb. 1

Professor Mike Golden comments on the potential consequences if Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton invokes his Fifth Amendment right during a deposition in a civil case.

KXAN October 6, 2023

Texas lawmakers to reconsider banning private employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccine

Director of Advocacy Programs Mike Golden raises questions about Texas lawmakers' forthcoming legislation to ban private employers from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations, including whether exceptions will be granted for certain businesses such as healthcare facilities.

The Washington Post September 30, 2023

Texas AG Paxton facing new trial in whistleblowers’ lawsuit

Director of Advocacy Mike Golden comments on Ken Paxton's upcoming trial and the implications of the whistleblowers having already testified in the impeachment trial.

Texas Tribune September 22, 2023

Ken Paxton acquittal could quiet future whistleblowers, experts say

Professor Mike Golden speaks on the viability of the whistleblowers' claims in the Ken Paxton trial following the acquittal.

Texas Standard September 18, 2023

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted and will remain in office. What now?

Professor Mike Golden speaks on the wider political implications of Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, noting that the trial was a political process as opposed to a judicial process.

The Texas Tribune September 12, 2023

“You’re on the clock”: How time constraints are affecting the Paxton impeachment trial

Professor Mike Golden explains how the defense in Ken Paxton's impeachment trial is using time constraints and media coverage to influence the outcome of the case.

Houston Chronicle September 9, 2023

Dueling legal strategies emerge in Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

Professor Mike Golden analyzes the defense's unusual approach in Ken Paxton's impeachment case, which has involved questioning the impartiality of the senators and emphasizing politics and public opinion.

The Washington Post September 7, 2023

At Texas attorney general’s impeachment trial, all the Senate’s a stage

Professor Mike Golden comments on Ken Paxton's impeachment trial and notes that the prosecution's strongest witnesses are those who ideologically align with Paxton.

The Texas Tribune August 22, 2023

Can Ken Paxton be forced to testify at his impeachment trial?

Professor Mike Golden explains how an order from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick could allow Ken Paxton to plead the Fifth in his impeachment proceeding.