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Constance Baker Motley
First African American female lawyer appointed to the federal judiciary.
Columbia Law School Grad, '46
Civil Rights activist who represented MLK
NY State Senator
All around bad-ass
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Bill Clinton.
Chief Justice John Roberts is a phenomenal legal mind.
@davidlee0221291 said:
Also Neil Gorsuch
And Judge Jeanine Pirro :) Recently went to a conference and heard her story. Amazing background!
The Notorious RBG!! She is goals!!
@jchamberlainf946 He went to a school that uses library square footage in its rankings. That kind of says it all...
@jchamberlainf946 said:
Inspiration: Lincoln. Self motivated, self educated, but genuinely seemed to love helping people. He supposedly had a knack for simplifying complex issues into ways people could better understand.
Bad inspiration: Michael Cohen. If that man can become a lawyer, I sure as hell can. I'm not even in law school, and I know that I should probably double check a contract and get the client to sign it if he needs to, especially if the language mandates that he really should. Gives me hope that I can't possibly be that bad.
I have also had some good discussions with lawyers on their views. For a while, I couldn't wrap my head around the idea of defending people who did heinous crimes, especially appeals. Why? Why would any decent person want to do that? One explained to me that he is not defending them, but he is defending the rule of law, and the rule of all applies to everyone. If we allow the rule of law to slide for the least of us, then what will it mean for the rest? And that made a lot of sense to me.
lol @ Michael Cohen.
@xadrianas6x881 said:
@lindajanealang756 said:
I'm inspired by the defense attorneys (public defenders included) throughout America whose names we all might not know but who are standing between the state and the individual. I've been watching "The Staircase" and leaving aside thoughts on Mr. Peterson's guilt or innocence, the actions of the state in that case are nothing short of astonishing. Shout-out to all the defense attorneys that take on the state each and every day in America, you inspire me.
This. For those wondering how PDs can do their job, I really recommend buying one a cup of coffee and talking to them about their job. I did it and its very enlightening about the realities of our justice system.
plus whatever number we are at for the book "Just Mercy", Bryan Stevenson.
I'll add Matt Murdock to the list.
+1 Bryan Stevenson. He's so very inspiring. Ditto the PD conversation - I've done the same and agree it's super enlightening.
Yeah, definitely Matt Murdock.
Phoenix Wright - The greatest defense attorney ever!
@jchamberlainf946 said:
Bad inspiration: Michael Cohen. If that man can become a lawyer, I sure as hell can. I'm not even in law school, and I know that I should probably double check a contract and get the client to sign it if he needs to, especially if the language mandates that he really should. Gives me hope that I can't possibly be that bad.
LOL! It's kind of nice going into a field already knowing that there's someone worse than you (and you haven't even started yet!). sort of gives you the freedom to relax a tiny bit. (I have the chant "There's someone worse than us! There's someone worse than us!" from an old Roseanne episode playing in my head...)
@lindajanealang756 said:
I'm inspired by the defense attorneys (public defenders included) throughout America whose names we all might not know but who are standing between the state and the individual. I've been watching "The Staircase" and leaving aside thoughts on Mr. Peterson's guilt or innocence, the actions of the state in that case are nothing short of astonishing. Shout-out to all the defense attorneys that take on the state each and every day in America, you inspire me.
This. For those wondering how PDs can do their job, I really recommend buying one a cup of coffee and talking to them about their job. I did it and its very enlightening about the realities of our justice system.
plus whatever number we are at for the book "Just Mercy", Bryan Stevenson.
I'll add Matt Murdock to the list.
Jessica Pearson
Edward Greenberg.
@shaw5563 said:
@jchamberlainf946 said:
I have also had some good discussions with lawyers on their views. For a while, I couldn't wrap my head around the idea of defending people who did heinous crimes, especially appeals. Why? Why would any decent person want to do that? One explained to me that he is not defending them, but he is defending the rule of law, and the rule of all applies to everyone. If we allow the rule of law to slide for the least of us, then what will it mean for the rest? And that made a lot of sense to me.
Wow amazing, I love that. That's something I have been struggling with. Thank you for sharing!!
@jchamberlainf946 Agree with @shaw5563 - I've had a hard time understanding how people would want to be defense attorneys but I appreciate you shedding some light on why they do it. Very helpful. I always tell myself that, even for the worst of crimes, everyone is entitled to a defense (hard to swallow sometimes though!).
Real: Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Hillary Clinton
Fictional: Olivia Pope and Jessica Pearson
Real life: Ruth Ginsburg. Fiction: Atticus Finch.
@lindajanealang756 said:
I'm inspired by the defense attorneys (public defenders included) throughout America whose names we all might not know but who are standing between the state and the individual. I've been watching "The Staircase" and leaving aside thoughts on Mr. Peterson's guilt or innocence, the actions of the state in that case are nothing short of astonishing. Shout-out to all the defense attorneys that take on the state each and every day in America, you inspire me.
You would love "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Shirin Ebadi; Noble peace prize winner.
@jchamberlainf946 said:
I have also had some good discussions with lawyers on their views. For a while, I couldn't wrap my head around the idea of defending people who did heinous crimes, especially appeals. Why? Why would any decent person want to do that? One explained to me that he is not defending them, but he is defending the rule of law, and the rule of all applies to everyone. If we allow the rule of law to slide for the least of us, then what will it mean for the rest? And that made a lot of sense to me.
Wow amazing, I love that. That's something I have been struggling with. Thank you for sharing!!
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Inspiration: Lincoln. Self motivated, self educated, but genuinely seemed to love helping people. He supposedly had a knack for simplifying complex issues into ways people could better understand.
Bad inspiration: Michael Cohen. If that man can become a lawyer, I sure as hell can. I'm not even in law school, and I know that I should probably double check a contract and get the client to sign it if he needs to, especially if the language mandates that he really should. Gives me hope that I can't possibly be that bad.
I have also had some good discussions with lawyers on their views. For a while, I couldn't wrap my head around the idea of defending people who did heinous crimes, especially appeals. Why? Why would any decent person want to do that? One explained to me that he is not defending them, but he is defending the rule of law, and the rule of all applies to everyone. If we allow the rule of law to slide for the least of us, then what will it mean for the rest? And that made a lot of sense to me.
I (3 Ruth Bader Ginsburg(/p)
Bryan Stevenson--Just Mercy.
@lindajanealang756 said:
I'm inspired by the defense attorneys (public defenders included) throughout America whose names we all might not know but who are standing between the state and the individual. I've been watching "The Staircase" and leaving aside thoughts on Mr. Peterson's guilt or innocence, the actions of the state in that case are nothing short of astonishing. Shout-out to all the defense attorneys that take on the state each and every day in America, you inspire me.
YES. The staircase has been fascinating to watch. It inspires me to become a defense attorney. One of the things that I really liked was when his lawyer said it isn't innocent or guilty; it's guilty or not guilty. I am motivated to ensure a person has a fair trial, regardless of guilt.
If you like The Staircase, you should watch The Confession Tapes. It's also on Netflix and it's about people who are coerced into giving false confessions, which unfortunately often lead to convictions. It lights a fire under my butt to defend kids and be that layer between "the system" and the individual.
I'm inspired by the defense attorneys (public defenders included) throughout America whose names we all might not know but who are standing between the state and the individual. I've been watching "The Staircase" and leaving aside thoughts on Mr. Peterson's guilt or innocence, the actions of the state in that case are nothing short of astonishing. Shout-out to all the defense attorneys that take on the state each and every day in America, you inspire me.