Ep 17 - From Retail To The Supreme Court With Nelson A. Locke Heart Of The Hustle podcast

Ep 17 - From Retail to the Supreme Court with Nelson A. Locke

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What happens when a 74-year-old Marine, retail executive, and mortgage mogul decides to take on the Texas Supreme Court?
You get Nelson A. Locke.
In this episode of Heart of the Hustle, Nelson shares the wild ride of how he went from managing hundreds of employees in retail and mortgage banking to building a thriving federal law practice—and why the Texas Bar said “no” simply because he studied online. He didn’t just take the hit—he fought back. And he won.
This one’s for the rule-breakers, the lifelong learners, and anyone who's been told they’re “too late” or “not enough.” Nelson’s story will inspire you to keep pushing, even when the system says no.
✨ Spoiler alert: If you’ve ever doubted whether your path matters—this episode will light a fire under you.
⏰ What You’ll Hear:
00:00 Introduction to Heart of the Hustle
01:19 Nelson Locke's Journey: From Retail to Law
04:02 The Decision to Pursue Law
11:49 Challenges with the Texas Bar
18:45 The Fight for Online Education Recognition
20:36 Non-Profit vs. For-Profit Legal Education
21:14 Quality of Online Legal Education
22:40 Challenging the Texas Board of Law Examiners
24:29 Legal Mechanisms and Supreme Court Rulings
30:23 Current Status and Future Plans
38:49 Advice for Online Law School Graduates
39:57 Impact on Other Regulated Industries
41:41 Conclusion and Contact Information
🎥 Watch the full episode right here on YouTube or tune in on your favorite podcasting platform—Apple, Spotify, Amazon, all the places.
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Check out his practice and incredible work here: https://lockelaw.us
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