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	Lawyer LAWYERS The activities of early modern lawyers had much in common with those of their modern counterparts. They practiced courtroom defense, acted as political and legal counsels to princely houses, municipalities, and religious houses, and held positions in the courts and royal administration. The... Read more
	John Hessin Clarke CLARKE, JOHN HESSIN After a career as a successful corporate lawyer, civic reformer, and federal judge in Ohio, John Hessin Clarke was appointed by woodrow wilson to the Supreme Court in 1916. He served only a short time on the Court, however, stepping down in 1922 to work for U.S. entry into the... Read more
	Charles Hamilton Houston Charles Hamilton Houston 1895–1950 Lawyer, educator, civil rights activist At a Glance… Excelled in School, Became Activist-Dean Pursued Civil Rights as a Teacher and Lawyer Argued Against Discrimination Before Supreme Court Sources Charles Hamilton Houston, a groundbreaking lawyer... Read more
	Counsellor COUNSELLOR One engaged in the practice of law; lawyer; advocate. The term counsellor is commonly used interchangeably with attorney, except in a few states where the terms refer to lawyers of different ranks. In such states, an attorney may become a counsellor only after practicing law for a... Read more
	Solicitor SOLICITOR A type of practicing lawyer in England who handles primarily office work. The title of the chief law officer of a government body or department, such as a city, town, or municipal corporation. England has two types of practicing lawyers: solicitors and barristers. Unlike the United... Read more
	Augustus Hill Garland Augustus Hill Garland 1832-99, American lawyer and politician, b. Tipton co., Tenn. He became a prominent lawyer in Arkansas and during the Civil War served in the Confederate House of Representatives (1861-64) and Senate (1864-65). After the war, he was pardoned by President Andrew Johnson. He... Read more
	Johnnie Cochran Johnnie Cochran 1937– Lawyer Law Career Beckoned Discovered Issue of Police Abuse “Best in the West” The “Trial of the Century” Personal Tragedy and Professional Triumph Examined Racism in Business and Sports Sources Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. led the winning team of... Read more
	Mahlon Pitney PITNEY, MAHLON Mahlon Pitney served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1912 to 1922. A lawyer, legislator, and New Jersey Supreme Court judge before his appointment, Pitney was a judicial conservative who believed in "liberty of contract" and who generally opposed efforts to... Read more
	Disbar DISBAR To revoke an attorney's license to practice law. A disbarment proceeding is the investigation into the conduct of a member of the bar in order to determine whether or not that person should be disbarred or disciplined. The state bar association normally takes such action based on... Read more
	Yearbook YEAR BOOKS Books of legal cases, or reporters, published annually in England from the thirteenth to the sixteenth century. The development of English common law was based on the law of the case. Lawyers and courts relied on previous court decisions that involved similar issues of law and fact.... Read more

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	Courting success Brooke Elliott trades stage for lawyer role on aeDrop Dead... Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) ...has now gone from Broadway to starring in her own TV show. She plays a shallow, aspiring model reincarnated as a plus-size lawyer. It co-stars Margaret Cho. The premiere last month set a record for Lifetime with its best ratings yet. Elliott and OAEDonnell...
	Theater group says new show serious comedy: ; Players to present 'Courting... Newspaper article from: Charleston Daily Mail ...show will be a big success.Written by Jeremy...Legal Services, "Courting Disaster" is a...solution. "The lawyers will love it...Mel Larch in the role of Judge I.M...State Bar. "Most lawyers are able to laugh...upon generations of lawyer jokes." LEANN...satirical musical comedy ...
	A star is reborn: Shedding old roles for new success. Newspaper article from: The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) ...she says. The success of War and Remembrance...received more period roles. "I think every...portraying a workaholic lawyer in Courting Alex, a comedy that...Elfman says of the lawyer. "She has it all...nomination for his role as a senator in The...Modern Men. His new role puts ...
	Courting career success regardless of gender; Does the glass ceiling still... Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England) ...poor record at retaining female lawyers. The survey of over 200 partners...of women making it to senior roles was "excellent". Thirteen...the West Midlands, that women lawyers broke through the proverbial...who mostly hold part-time roles as non-executive directors...
	Courting success Magazine article from: Supply Management ...aspects paper does not intend to turn students into lawyers, but merely to equip them with the ability to recognise...way the subject is approached plays an important role in a student's success. The syllabus is unlike that of other legal modules...
	LEGAL EAGLE GIRLS COURTING SUCCESS.(News) Newspaper article from: Coventry Evening Telegraph (England) ...idea is for each team to take on the roles of all the people involved with a criminal...court and pupils play magistrates, lawyers and court officials as well as ushers...prosecute and defend a case. It's a role playing exercise with a competitive edge...team." Anna Mowbray, who played the role of ...
	Courting success.(Company overview) Magazine article from: Computer News Middle East ...judgements and accreditation of lawyers among many others. Spurred...function. "IT plays a major role here. Today we are very dependent...management that make IT's role that much more significant within...Keeping in mind the essential role that IT plays within Dubai Courts...
	VU LAW SCHOOL'S COURTING SUCCESS Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN) ...is expecting its largest class ever, despite tough times for lawyers nationally. With 200 freshmen - up from last year's 166...McGlynn Gaffney has written and lectured in support of a larger role for religion in public life. Tax professor John Potts is active...
	Courting celebrity Newspaper article from: The Scotsman ...But with the starring role in Dracula already under...year-old Butler's successes read like a fairytale. And the roles keep coming. With parts...frustrating years as a lawyer - and his job, and set...went on to take the lead role in US TV series, Attila...Auditioning for the role of ...
	Law: Courting computers Newspaper article from: The Independent (London, England) ...expressed disquiet about the role of the Private Finance...critical attention for its success in winning a wide range...leading to a time when lawyers will be able to access...they are. For those lawyers who still believe this...stock. Peter Risk wants lawyers to know that IT will...