Clarence B. Jones Attorney
Jones was Martin Luther King’s personal lawyer, confidant, and speechwriter.
From This is True for 31 May 2026
law
Lawyers and Judges (and a few lawmakers) worthy of the title.
Ena Collymore-Woodstock Judge
She simply wouldn’t take no for an answer.
From This is True for 7 December 2025
Holly Maguigan Defense strategist
Thesis: women deserved to be able to defend themselves. Courts: Nah …until Ms Maguigan came along.
From This is True for 26 November 2023
Newt Minow FCC Chair
Minow was known for just two words delivered in a speech — but there is a lot more to his story.
From This is True for 7 May 2023
Gladys Kessler Federal judge
“Defendants knowingly convey the false impression that cigarettes with those labels are less harmful than other cigarettes.”
From This is True for 26 March 2023
Johnnie Jones War hero
“Wanting to be dressed appropriately that many years later [shows] he is still thinking like a Soldier.”
From This is True for 1 May 2022
William Genego Attorney for Underdogs
Genego was instrumental in overturning the wrongful life sentences of at least five people.
From This is True for 12 March 2017
Christy O’Donnell The law-abiding
O’Donnell fought for a Death with Dignity law in California, even though she knew it would take too long for her.
From This is True for 14 February 2016
Jacques Verges Devil’s Advocate
“The Devil’s Advocate” — pretty much literally.
From This is True for 18 August 2013
Gerard Nierenberg Win-win Negotiator
Nierenberg urged the win-win strategy in negotiation.
From This is True for 23 September 2012