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12 maj 2022 · Learn about the achievements and cases of 18 lawyers who made a difference in history, such as Abraham Lincoln, Thurgood Marshall, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Johnnie Cochran. From civil rights to criminal defense, these lawyers fought for justice and equality in various fields of law.
23 maj 2023 · Learn about the achievements and contributions of some of the most influential and well-known legal practitioners in history, from Abraham Lincoln to Robert Kardashian. Discover how they defended freedom fighters, celebrities, politicians, and civil rights activists in high-profile cases.
List of famous lawyers with their biographies that include trivia, interesting facts, timeline and life history.
List of famous lawyers & judges with their biographies that include trivia, interesting facts, timeline and life history.
Learn about the lives and achievements of famous lawyers from different countries and eras. Find out how they used their legal skills to fight for justice, human rights, and democracy.
Clarence Seward Darrow (/ ˈ d ær oʊ /; April 18, 1857 – March 13, 1938) was an American lawyer who became famous in the 19th century for high profile representations of trade union causes, and in the 20th century for several criminal matters, including the Leopold and Loeb murder trial, the Scopes "monkey" trial, and the Ossian Sweet defense.
List of the most famous and important lawyers in history hand-picked by our team of expert editors and ranked by their popularity on On This Day.
