Tag Archives: Lawyers

About Julius Chambers and civil rights

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Naomi

A New York Times’ obituary is so much more than an announcement of death. It is a concise biography of a fascinating, influential person. And sometimes, as in the case of this obituary for the civil rights lawyer Julius Chamber, … Continue reading →

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Finding a lawyer: one lawyer’s philosophy about lawsuits

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Naomi

“The BP Settlement: How the Lawyers See Their Role” is such a great letter to the Times, in response to a Joe Nocera opinion piece about the BP settlement. Burton LeBlanc describes beautifully why we need lawyers, and why lawsuits, … Continue reading →

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Why lawyers are good for us and our economy

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Naomi

When I first saw this article, I was thinking it’d be a sarcastic, nasty piece. It isn’t. It’s a rational, solid essay about “How lawyers (and lawsuits) drive our economy,” in the International Business Law Advisor. Very interesting and persuasive. … Continue reading →

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