Meet Marlene Nellums

What is your role at BoyarMiller?

I am a legal assistant in the Litigation Section for 2 shareholders and 3 associates however I work with everyone in our group. I am always open and willing to assist and jump into any project at a moment’s notice.  I have several years of experience which gives me an opportunity to help and offer guidance to other staff members.

What interests you about working in the legal field?

I started my legal career working at a legal support service company.  I worked closely with many paralegals, legal assistants and attorneys with small and large law firms gathering evidence to help make or break a case.  I had a sense of pride and accomplishment knowing that I contributed to the positive outcome for their cases.  It was at that point I realized my goal was to work at a law firm.  A sole-practitioner who was a client, took a chance and hired me.  The rest is history.

What is something that you are passionate about?

I started volunteering for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 15 years ago.  My first shift was bit over whelming but since I grew up in Houston and attended many rodeos, I was able to give helpful and useful information to the patrons from my own personal experience.  The Directions and Assistance Committee is the host of the rodeo.   We are The Source for information, but we also handle lost children and lost articles.   The very best part of volunteering is working with the kids.  When they come into the park, they see all the rides, the games, the lights, the animals, the food, and get so excited, they want to do everything.  We try to make that experience the greatest and the interaction with the kids and the adults, is very rewarding.  I absolutely love being a part of such a great organization that does so much for the community. 

What are your hobbies and interests?

I love gardening.  Whether I’m planting flowers or pulling weeds, being outside and playing in the dirt is where I want to be if the sun is shining.  I also enjoy camping and boating in the Texas Hill Country.  I am unfazed by the Texas heat but sunscreen is my best friend.