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"While I have always been a civil rights activist, after the George Floyd murder and the growing #BLM protests, my practice expanded to litigating civil rights cases against law enforcement agencies for police brutality." Toni Jaramilla, A Professional Law Corporation https://www.lawdragon.com//lawyer-limelight-toni-jaramilla/

Steve Zack always believed a law degree could help him change the world -- and after fleeing Cuba as a teenager, he's never let up in his quest to "right the wrongs we see in the world." https://www.lawdragon.com//hall-of-fame-lawyer-limelight-/

Meet the 2021 Lawdragon Legends! The biggest stars of trials and deals in America today, including Geoffrey Harrison, these outstanding lawyers truly define greatness in the law. https://www.lawdragon.com//lawdragon-announces-the-2021-l/

While Chauvin's trial continues, we spoke with attorney and analyst Trent Copeland about the police killing of George Floyd -- and why the trial isn't about bringing justice. https://www.lawdragon.com//lawyer-limelight-trent-copeland/

Kat Li knew in middle school that she wanted to be a lawyer. With a love and aptitude for science, as well, she merged the two into a successful patent law practice. Now, in addition to her high-level legal work, she's an advocate for other women of color to enter the practice, which is still too often dominated by white men. ... McKool Smith https://www.lawdragon.com/2021//12/lawyer-limelight-kat-li/

Andrew Yaffa’s effectiveness is underscored by his humility, which he maintains despite being increasingly recognized as one of Florida’s top tier trial lawyers. Among his many and growing accolades, Yaffa is a member of The International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers. Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen - Trial Lawyers... https://www.lawdragon.com///lawyer-limelight-andrew-yaffa/

Lawdragon: Why did you pursue a career in the law in the first place, LaBarron? LaBarron Boone: The most significant thing that paved this road to law school was my mother. She always asked me to make the world a better place. I admired Thurgood Marshall, the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. After reading his book about his lifelong fight as an attorney against segregation the desire to work in the legal field started to take hold. ...Beasley Allen Law Firm https://www.lawdragon.com//lawyer-limelight-labarron-boone/

George Ross has made the seemingly retro move of adding three new name partners Thomas P. O'Brien, Maribeth Annaguey, and Dennis Ellis to become Browne George Ross O'Brien Annaguey & Ellis LLP Maribeth, Dennis and Tom have the gifts that define an extraordinary lawyer excellence, integrity, scholarship, common sense, creativity, grit," says firm leader Eric George. "It’s time for our letterhead to reflect their current and future leadership of the firm."... https://www.lawdragon.com//obrien-annaguey-ellis-signal-e/

Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew McCall is the latest judge assigned to the 9/11 case at Guantanamo Bay -- although some are already seeking his recusal. Whoever ends up being the next judge in the case will be inheriting a mountain of complex issues, including decisions over witnesses, a new defender, and Covid protocols. Our Editor-in-Chief John Ryan continues his award-winning coverage of the 9/11 trial proceedings with this primer for the next judge. ... Guantánamo, Cuba Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba https://www.lawdragon.com//new-9-11-judge-inherits-clashe/

"The truth is, when people are doing something for self-interest or for an improper reason, they know more often than not that they shouldn’t be doing it, and they do little things to give themselves away. They unconsciously leave a record showing their own guilt. It’s fun to parse through a record to figure out who’s hiding disloyalty and who genuinely tried to do right by their stockholders." Partners at Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP discuss their corporate governance practices in our latest feature. https://www.lawdragon.com//trends-in-corporate-governance/

Andy Lundberg of Burford Capital retired from Big Law only to enter the burgeoning litigation finance industry: "A big part of my focus is just trying to get the Legal Finance 101 message out and make it part of the discussion that clients and lawyers have every time they look at a new case." https://www.lawdragon.com//legal-consultant-limelight-and/

For the third consecutive year, Lawdragon is proud to publish its indispensable guide to the heroic lawyers throughout the U.S. working to ensure that workers’ rights are respected and fairly compensated. That’s a big ask in 2020, a year that has destroyed workforces throughout the globe and brought about change that is likely permanent in the configuration of the employment structure. The pandemic has provoked unprecedented layoffs, furloughs and terminations, impacting fam...ilies in deep and destructive ways. While these lawyers are the best in the business, they are representative of a remarkable legal corps throughout the U.S. of excellent advisors who have dedicated their careers to representing unions and workers. https://www.lawdragon.com//the-2020-lawdragon-500-leading/

Aaron Katz of Parabellum Capital on his leadership ethos: "Empower people. We hire the best people we can find, give them as much responsibility as they can handle, and empower them to grow quickly. "We operate on a flat management style where our people all have enormous responsibility. We want to get our people to a place where they’re building a business and give them a real stake in it. ... "The way I see it, if you’ve hired well, the most senior people have to get out of the way as much as possible to let the talent shine. If you do this well, your business will flourish." https://www.lawdragon.com//legal-consultant-limelight-aar/

An inspiring profile of Michael Coston, who went from first-generation college grad to CEO of Coston Consulting. https://www.lawdragon.com//legal-consultant-limelight-mic/

Fortune favors the bold. Or at least the scrappy. Which may have been what a 10-year-old Paul Geller was thinking as he bounced home from his Tae Kwon Do class in Old Bridge, N.J., dreaming of his hero, Bruce Lee. Maybe pulling a few moves on his way, inspired as well by tales of his grandfather, a Brooklyn prizefighter. Hey, your mother , shouted the neighborhood bully.... And those were the last words that boy ever spoke on the topic of Mrs. Geller. Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP https://www.lawdragon.com//the-warrior-paul-gellers-knock/

Our founder and CEO, Katrina Dewey, discusses who she admires in the industry and why she loves what she does in this Q&A profile. https://www.socialmediabutterflyblog.com//women-who-wow-k/

Steve Yerrid was the youngest of the "Dream Team" lawyers who took down Big Tobacco in the 90s. In this feature, he takes us inside that case -- and others from his illustrious career -- for an inside view of this legendary trial lawyer's strategies, philosophies, and style. The Yerrid Law Firm... https://www.lawdragon.com///lawyer-limelight-steve-yerrid/

Seasoned legal recruiter and consultant Jennifer Johnson shares tips for young professionals: "Get serious about purposeful networking!" https://www.lawdragon.com//legal-consultant-limelight-jen/