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SamPoly Partnerships: The Bihm Firm, PLLC

May 19, 2025
SHSU Media Contact: Campbell Atkins

SamPoly, Sam Houston State University’s innovative Polytechnic College, aims to equip aspiring legal minds with the necessary skills to perform vital industry-related tasks through its Paralegal Studies program.

“There is a wealth of jobs out there for local people that can be quite lucrative if they are trained to do the necessities through a program like SamPoly,” said Kate Bihm, industry partner and managing shareholder of The Bihm Firm, PLLC in Conroe, Texas.

While many traditional paralegal programs paint an unrealistic picture of the type of environment in which an average graduate will begin their legal career, SamPoly’s curriculum is carefully curated by seasoned leaders with firsthand knowledge of the hiring process and their initial expectations.

“It was very important to me that if this program was going to exist and feed into our job pool, it would teach the skills that I know myself and my colleagues value in new hires,” Bihm said. “It is also important and fair that students who are paying to go through these programs have realistic expectations of the kind of work they will be doing out of school.”

Bihm began her current practice in 2007 after spending three years as Montgomery County’s assistant district attorney. In 2016, she ran a judicial campaign in the 9th District Court. Her illustrious work has encompassed thousands of criminal cases, fueled by an unwavering desire to elevate the lives of her clients.

“This is a people profession,” Bihm said. “You are not just choosing a job or career, it can also become your life’s work. That’s a really important and compelling thing to consider.”

SamPoly’s seamless application structure allows aspiring leaders of tomorrow an immediate leap into their legal careers.

“SamPoly has strengthened our connection with industry,” said Chad Hargrave, vice president for research and strategic partnerships at SHSU. “It will continue to strengthen the more we listen to our industry partners and satisfy their needs.”

Kickstart your future through SamPoly’s Paralegal Studies program.

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