Profile: Shaana Rahman

Trial lawyer pays her dues, makes her own success and shows others the way

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2014 October

Trials and tribulations: A profile of Oakland trial lawyer J. Gary Gwilliam

A childhood of hard times leads to a life of alcohol abuse until a spiritual awakening changes this hard-charging plaintiff's lawyer

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2008 April

The judge who indicted a dictator

A landmark film reveals the overturning of Augusto Pinochet’s reign by a Chilean judge

Michele Magar

From Issue: 2008 June

Ruminations on life and 30 years of elder law: Holding the line

Six days into “sheltering at home,” …it is more important than ever to be engaged, joyful, and grateful that we plaintiffs’ attorneys are in service to others by choice

Sanford I. Horowitz

From Issue: 2020 April

Public Justice: Redefining the idea of teamwork in the courtroom

Standing for Truth, and Justice, and the American Way is more than just a catchphrase

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2008 June

Profile: Willie Smith

Pioneer in employment law – and UCLA football star – credits “perseverance” for his 40-year career

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2012 December

Why I Love Being a Lawyer

Danielle’s story: Trial lawyers never know how they might touch a life

John Hullverson

From Issue: 2012 March

The Southern Poverty Law Center©: A cause for all seasons

The plaintiff is tolerance

Rick Friedling

From Issue: 2009 August

Small town lawyers who beat the blues

There is truly “life outside the big city.” Six attorneys tell their stories

Geraldine Lewis

From Issue: 2008 July

Reminiscing with John Keker

A giant in the Northern California bar, Keker reminisced about his career and the practice of law when he addressed the Lawyers Club of San Francisco

Johnson Hor

From Issue: 2009 April

Profiles: Lori Andrus and Jennie Anderson

Since meeting as associates at Lieff Cabraser, the two women have become masters of class actions

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2016 June

Profile: William Veen

Sensitivity proves to be a road to empathy for this accomplished attorney

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2008 August