The recent case involving the kidnapping, sexual assault and murder of a young girl has brought out the question again: ”How could you represent someone like that?” Historically, there would be no public forum for which to debate this issue: Thankfully, with the internet, the answer to such a question can be argued and answered, [...]
Category Archives: Life as a Lawyer
A criminal lawyer’s life on the run.
I am in the midst of a murder trial so I do not intend to comment on the trial itself until it is over. There will be stories to be told. Patience is a virtue. I do intend, however, to share with you two things that happened to me today, not for “evidentiary purposes” [...]
The Juggler: Mother and Lawyer
It’s 6:45 p.m. and I am watching my daughter’s horseback riding lesson. Some of the other mothers are chatting about whether they indulge in whip cream in their hot chocolate at starbucks. I, on the other hand, am still working, checking emails, returning calls and attempting to unwind from today’s travels to court, to the [...]
My life as a criminal lawyer.
I knew when I was 11 years old that I wanted to be a criminal lawyer. I can’t remember where I was at that moment but I thought Perry Mason had the coolest job. When everyone else thought the accused was guilty, he fought tirelessly to prove them all wrong. Watching him was magical. He [...]
