AYLA Member Spotlight: Meet Zachary Daniel

AYLA: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your law practice.

DANIEL: I’m Zachary Daniel! I was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., but grew up outside of Houston and have mostly stayed in the state most of my life (except for a fouryear stint at Notre Dame)! I’ve been practicing law for about two and a half years now and work for a small civil litigation firm called Bathaee Dunne LLP. I also do some entertainment-focused work in my free time as a passion. Civil litigation was not my first choice, but I have welcomed the challenge and utilize every single day as an opportunity to provide value to clients, get better, and grow as an attorney!

AYLA: How long have you been involved in AYLA and what’s been your best AYLA experience so far?

DANIEL: This past year has actually been my first year in AYLA, and it has been a wonderful opportunity to work with so many capable and kind people. I have had a couple of great experiences, but the best has to be our recent Crawfish Boil! I love crawfish season, so getting the opportunity to hang out with fun attorneys in our community (and their families) while having fantastic crawfish was an amazing time.

AYLA: What was your childhood dream job?

DANIEL: My childhood dream job was to be an athlete, musician, or entertainment agent! I always had a spirit to entertain growing up! To this day, I enjoy putting on fun events where I get to see the smiling faces of people having a great time.

AYLA: What are some of the things you enjoy most about living in Austin?

DANIEL: I have lived in Austin for about eight years now, so one of the things I’ve enjoyed most is the community I’ve built during that time. There are fantastic people all around the city willing to help you along your journey if you’re willing to reach out!

AYLA: What’s your best piece of advice to fellow young attorneys?

DANIEL: Never be afraid to ask questions. Be curious, not judgmental!

Zachary Daniel is a new member of the Austin Young Lawyers Association. He practices civil litigation at Bathaee Dunne LLP and is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and The University of Texas School of Law. Daniel was also elected treasurer of the Austin Black Lawyers Association (ABLA) for the 2023-24 bar year.