Sidney Zion Accidental medical benefactor
Zion forced a change in a medical standard that was killing people.
From This is True for 2 August 2009
law
Lawyers and Judges (and a few lawmakers) worthy of the title.
Robert I McCarthy Anti-drunk-driving pioneer
A lawyer who discovered just how spineless politicians really are.
From This is True for 2 December 2007
Oliver W. Hill Civil rights attorney
“His life’s work was predicated on the simple truth that all men and women truly are equal.”
From This is True for 5 August 2007
Constance Baker Motley Extremely equal
Motley argued 10 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court — and won nine of them.
From This is True for 25 September 2005
Richard M. Schmidt Jr First Amendment defender
Schmidt helped get a Constitution-violating law struck down.
From This is True for 17 October 2004
Dean Dunlavey Betamax lawyer
Dunlavey won the “Betamax Case” for us all.
From This is True for 29 June 2003
John P. Frank “Miranda” lawyer
Frank established a fundamental practice in law enforcement that you surely have heard of.
From This is True for 8 September 2002
Robert Wolfe Gilbert Civil rights attorney
An attorney who was proud to have represented working people.
From This is True for 22 July 2001