When talking about top female attorneys, Sandra Day O’Connor immediately comes to mind for many. As the first-ever female Justice of the United States Supreme Court, O’Connor is a trailblazer for most female lawyers and a role model for others looking to practice law.
You've seen them on Larry King, you've heard them on the microphones at the courthouse steps, and you read their names every time some celebrity goes haywire. They’re the lawyers to the stars – and there are many. The highest-profile legal eagles, like Mark Geragos and the late Johnnie Cochran, have become TV celebrities unto themselves.
THE BRIEF: Along with fellow attorney Jennifer Gardner, McBride, who with his flair for fashion might make him the most well attired male attorney in L. A.
There is little fame in the law firm game. But some lawyers represent celebrities, and it seems like once they start they just can't stop themselves. Some enjoy the perks of representing big-name clients quietly.
George Clooney was fairly certain he'd never get married — that is, until he met his wife, renowned human rights lawyer Amal Clooney (née Alamuddin).
Gloria Allred is the most famous woman attorney practicing law in the nation today. She is a tireless and successful advocate for victims whose rights have been violated. Her high-profile legal battles have led to many landmark precedent-setting court decisions and hundreds of millions of dollars for her clients.
Unsurprisingly, it turns out that most lawyers marry other lawyers. But male lawyers also marry schoolteachers, secretaries, and miscellaneous managers. And lesbian lawyers marry people in other computer occupations. For some reason, judicial law clerks are listed separately.
Unlike divorce or corporate lawyers, an entertainment lawyer represents and protects the interests of creatives, companies and others in the many areas of the entertainment industry, such as film, television, new media, theater, publishing and music.
Fatou Bensouda. The chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, Fatou Bensouda is one of the world's most influential human rights lawyers working today.
The 51-year-old Crump has been at the center of virtually every racial firestorm in the last eight years. He is the nation's most famous civil rights attorney — you've probably seen him even if you don't know his name.
Lawyers love commitment. This one is big: lawyers love hard facts both in work and love, so they want to be in a solid relationship. They love to be clear about their dating status and will want to have their significant other write on the calendar when their anniversary is.
What Professions Are Most Likely To Marry Each Other?Agricultural workers, doctors and gaming service workers (primarily those who work at casinos) all marry others with the same job more than 20% of the time. ... Female farmers/rancher are by far the most likely to marry a man with that same job.More items...•
How To Date A Lawyer?When they cancel dates, show support. Often, lawyers are required to work late into the evening, sometimes without warning. ... When dates fall through, have a backup plan. ... Make them feel surprised at work. ... Plan fun outings for the weekend. ... Participate in their formal parties.
Top 10 Best Celebrity Lawyers#8: Jim Garrison. ... #7: Vincent Bugliosi. ... #6: Marcia Clark. ... #5: Gloria Allred. ... #4: F. Lee Bailey. ... #3: Clarence Darrow. ... #2: Alan Dershowitz. ... #1: Johnnie Cochran. You know the words: “if it doesn't fit, you must acquit.” In the mid-90s, Johnnie Cochran famously and successful defended O.J.More items...
Let's take a look at a list of famous lawyers in history.Joe Jamail (aka King of Torts) During his time, Joe Jamail was the richest attorney in the United States and some would argue one of the most famous prosecutors to litigate. ... Abraham Lincoln (aka Honest Abe) ... Clarence Darrow. ... Mary Jo White.
3. Entertainment Lawyers Have a Diverse Clientele When you picture the life on an entertainment lawyer, you probably picture someone who deals directly with celebrities. For many attorneys, this is a reality, but many more do not work directly with celebrities.
Allred represented Melrose Place actress Hunter Tylo in 1997 when producer Aaron Spelling fired her because she was pregnant. A jury awarded Tylo $4.8 million. The case was important in establishing the rights of actors to continue work if they become pregnant.
“I feel equipped to help you against the Roses of the world,” Bloom had noted in that 2016 memo, “because I have represented so many of them.” Lawyers in general, acting as both the foot soldiers and the brand ambassadors of the American justice system, do not come off well in She Said.
Gloria Allred is an American attorney who has a net worth of $20 million dollars. Gloria Allred has gained attention for taking frequently controversial cases.
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Arabella Mansfield (May 23, 1846 – August 1, 1911), born Belle Aurelia Babb, became the first female lawyer in the United States in 1869, admitted to the Iowa bar; she made her career as a college educator and administrator. Despite an Iowa state law restricting the bar exam to males, Mansfield had taken it and earned high scores. Shortly after her court challenge, Iowa amended its licensing statute and became the first state to accept women and minorities into its bar. During her career, Mansfield worked primarily as an educator and activist, teaching at Iowa Wesleyan College and DePauw University. At the latter, she also became a university administrator, serving successively as dean in... more
Helena Normanton. Helena Florence Normanton, QC (14 December 1882–14 October 1957) was the first woman to practise as a barrister in England. In November 1922, she was the second woman to be called to the Bar of England and Wales, following the example set by Ivy Williams in May 1922.
Joey Jayne, a Navajo originally from New Mexico, now runs her own law office in Arlee, MT (since 2001). Jayne was a Democratic Party member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 15, from 2001 to 2008. She served as Justice of the Peace in Lake and Sanders Counties from 2012 - 2014, after Justice Chuck Walls was forced to resign due to harassment charges from his staff. Jayne was the Democratic nominee in 2008 for District Court Judge for Sanders and Lake counties and again in 2012, but lost in 2012 after plagiarism charges regarding her application surfaced. She was also accused of illegal campaign practices by the Salish and Kootenai Confederated Tribes, but... more
Karenna Gore Schiff. Karenna Aitcheson Gore (born August 6, 1973), formerly known as Karenna Schiff, is an American author and journalist. She is the eldest daughter of former Vice President of the United States Al Gore and Tipper Gore and the sister of Kristin Gore, Sarah Gore Maiani and Albert Gore.
Nicole Seligman (born 1957) is an American attorney and corporate director. She received national attention in the United States for her representation of Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North during the Iran–Contra hearings, and of President Bill Clinton during his impeachment trial. Seligman is a former Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Sony Corporation and former President of Sony Corporation of America.... more
Melanie Wade Goodwin is a Democratic former member of the North Carolina General Assembly, and represented the state's 66th House district for three terms. First elected in 2004, she announced that she would not seek a fourth term in 2010. She has served two terms as Chair of the House Election Laws and Campaign Finance Reform Committee and House co-chair of the Joint Legislative Administrative Procedures Oversight Committee. An attorney, Goodwin has been a Deputy Commissioner at the North Carolina Industrial Commission since July 2011, and serves as a hearing officer for workers' compensation cases throughout the state. Goodwin is married to Wayne Goodwin, former State Representative and... more
Barbara Buckley (born November 23, 1960 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an attorney and Democratic Party politician who served as a member of the Nevada Assembly, representing Clark County District 8 from 1994 to 2011. She served as Assembly Speaker from 2007 to 2011, the first woman in Nevada history to serve as Speaker. She also served as Majority Leader of the Assembly from 2001 to 2007. Recently enacted term limits prevented Buckley from seeking re-election in the 2010 elections. She currently serves as executive director of Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and as the executive director of Clark County Legal Services in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was speculated as a candidate for... more
Amal attended St. Hugh’s College, Oxford University, earning her BA/LLB and receiving the Exhibitioner, Shrigley Award. She also attended New York University School of Law earning her LLM and receiving the Jack J. Katz Memorial Award.
Little is known of Amal’s earlier relationships (we assume she was climbing that corporate ladder and smashing glass ceilings) but she’s tying the knot with an actor, whose name is George Clooney, we’re told.
Amal, 36 , is an educated and successful career woman we’ve long admired. The high-flying barrister has notched up many career highs, including representing the controversial WikiLeaks whistleblower Julian Assange, and also has multilingual fluency in English, French and Arabic.
Mark Stephens, the solicitor who hired Amal to represent Assange: “She is a fabulously bright woman, she’s independent, has a Rolls-Royce mind and intersocial skills to die for.” Translation: she is awesome.
Amal Alamuddin, a London-based dual-qualified English barrister and New York litigation attorney who has long been a high-profile figure in international refugee and human rights law, has gone against the trend for professional women in her field and married… some actor guy.
As TheHomeDweller outlines, a true testament to her character is her decision to find time to serve on the expert panel of Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (formed by UK Foreign Secretary William Hague) to gather evidence of sexual crimes committed in conflict zones.
He’s probably a nice man, but seems to be a bit c lingy, as since she met him it’s hard to find a photo or footage of Amal without him hanging around in the background.
Riz Ahmed and Fatima Farheen Mirza. Photo: Getty Images. Married: Late 2020. This actor-writer pair made waves at the 2021 Oscars when Ahmed stopped to fix Mirza’s hair, and their meet-cute was no less romantic: the two met at the same table in a coffee shop.
Lawrence and art dealer Cooke Maroney epitomize power-couple style, to the point where it’s hard to believe they met through a mutual friend only in 2018. One year later they got married at a 150-person ceremony in Rhode Island (to which the bride wore Dior of course.)
Married: May 2000. Stewart met then–veterinary technician McShane on a blind date at a Mexican restaurant in 1996, just one month after Stewart was fired from his show on MTV. “It’s a fairy tale from my end,” McShane later told Oprah. “I had just gotten out of a seven-year relationship.
Married: January 2010. Vaughn’s movie-producer friend reportedly introduced him to Weber at a wedding in 2008. A former Calgarian from rural Alberta, Weber was raised on a small farm in Blackie (population est. 400) and worked as a real estate agent.
The Grey’s Anatomy star found his match at Fink’s salon, Delux, in 1994. When the hairstylist noticed there was an appointment under the name “Patrick Dempsey,” she wrote it off as a joke. “I was shocked,” Fink said of her surprise when Patrick Dempsey himself came in for a trim. “But at the same time, I was happy because he was so cute.” Both were in relationships with other people, and it took three years of regular haircuts before the two got together.
Married: September 1978 . You might expect one of Hollywood’s greatest living actresses to have a spouse similarly high up in the entertainment industry, but that’s not the case for Meryl Streep; her husband, Don Gummer, is a sculptor, and the pair have four children together.
Jerry Seinfeld and Jessica Sklar. Photo: Getty Images. Married: December 1999. Sklar was a newlywed at the Reebok gym on the Upper West Side, wearing headphones and filling a water bottle when she met Seinfeld.
Janet Napolitano. Another woman with a massively impressive resume, Janet Napolitano may be the most accomplished woman in politics that most people have never heard about. She was the first woman attorney general for the state of Arizona before being elected Governor of Arizona from 2003 to 2009.
As the first Supreme Court Justice of Hispanic descent, as well as the first Latina, appointed to the bench, Sonya Sotomayor has broken numerous barriers for women lawyers. Upon her graduation from Yale Law in 1979, she worked as an assistant district attorney in New York for four-and-a-half years before entering private practice in 1984.
Upon her graduation from Yale Law in 1979, she worked as an assistant district attorney in New York for four-and-a-half years before entering private practice in 1984. Sotomayor was nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York by President George H. W. Bush in 1991.
The recurring sketch “ Janet Reno’s Dance Party ” was a fan favorite through the mid to late 1990’s, with Reno herself appearing at the end of the Clinton Administration. 10.
Despite partisan political maneuvering in the Senate, she was finally confirmed in 1998. In 2009, President Barack Obama nominated Sotomayor to fill the Supreme Court seat vacated by David Souter. She was confirmed by a vote of 68-31 and has consistently served as one of the most liberal voices on the Court. 5.
Since the premiere of Judge Judy in 1996 , the show has surpassed all other similar shows except for The People’s Court and Divorce Court.
She started at Harvard before transferring to Columbia Law School, where she graduated in a tie for first in her class.
A graduate of Harvard, Lynch climbed the legal ladder, and eventually President Obama nominated her to become attorney general—making her the first ever African American woman attorney general, and second woman attorney general. As attorney general, Lynch facilitated high-profile cases involving corruption and policing in the U.S.
Women have played vital roles in the growth of the practice of law. Whether it be defending clients in court, representing companies, or making powerful rulings, female lawyers continue to fight for justice and pave the way for women in the field. Certain female attorneys have left remarkable imprints on the field of law.
Now retired, O’Connor graduated from Stanford University in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a degree in law from the university’s law school. This all occurred at a time when opportunities for women in the field were limited.
She was then appointed to the Supreme Court on August 6, 2009. A serious advocate for equal rights, justice, and gender equality throughout her career, Sotomayor has also taught law at New York University and Columbia Law School. Sotomayor is using her position in the Supreme Court to lend a voice to gender equality issues.
Gloria Allred is a renowned advocate for women’s rights. With a B.A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.A. from New York University, she is a very influential and prominent attorney with more than 40 years of experience and practice under her belt.
In 1999 President Bill Clinton appointed Loretta Lynch attorney for the Eastern District of New York. President Barack Obama later reappointed her in 2010 for the second time after a short stint in private practice.
Sonia Sotomayor. The first Hispanic and Latina Supreme Court Justice, and the third woman to be an associate justice, Sonia Sotomayor is a major inspiration to many. Born to Puerto Rican parents and diagnosed with diabetes as a little girl, Sotomayor believed she would not live above 50 years.
THE BRIEF: Along with fellow attorney Jennifer Gardner, McBride , who with his flair for fashion might make him the most well attired male attorney in L.A., struck a deal with the City Attorney that got the self-admitted drug addled and often legally entangled “Saving Private Ryan” and “Celebrity Rehab” star off near certain jail time for domestic violence. Sizemore, a longtime friend of the lawyer’s, is now serving 36 months of probation and must perform 80 hours of community service teaching drama at the Hollenbeck Youth Center.
THE BRIEF: When former GNR manager and current Live Nation Entertainment chairman Irving Azoff sued Axl Rose and the band for $1.8 million in fees he said he was owed, no one expected the frontman to turn the other cheek. And on May 17, Axl slapped Irving right back with a $5 million countersuit filed by Miller. Still, despite the pointed accusations of “false promises,” and claims that Azoff, who also represents superstars like the Eagles and Van Halen as well as running the recently merged promotion and ticket giant, was consolidating his industry power and forcing a GNR reunion, it would be easy to cite this battle as at best a music biz Gallipoli. However, with Miller's success rate, including a past bout with Azoff on behalf of former Eagles guitarist Don Felder, and tenacity, it might be more truthful to characterize the countersuit as Ali vs. Foreman in their Rumble in Jungle … and we know who won that one. So, Irving, to quote GNR’s signature tune, welcome to the jungle.
Jumping right into the DA’s sandbox, Allred called Polanski a “sexual predator and fugitive from justice” and called Lewis’ allegations, which are not being pursued legally at this point, “are relevant on the issue of sentencing.”.
OTHER CELEB CLIENTS: Mel Gibson, Ozzy Osbourne, Halle Berry, Lindsay Lohan and Queen Latifah, to name a few.
STAR CLIENT: Charlotte Lewis, who alleges Roman Polanski sexually assaulted her in 1982.
MBC eventually issued a formal apology saying they were "deeply sorry" for the inexcusable mistake.". "In today's Opening Ceremony broadcast, inappropriate photos were used when introducing countries like Ukraine and Haiti. Also, inappropriate photos and subtitles were used for other countries.
OTHER CELEB CLIENTS: McBride likes to keep most of his star cases out of the public eye. The Sizemore case was already in progress and on the record when McBride joined it.
Celebrity clients: Michael Jackson , Winona Ryder, Chris Brown and Scott Peterson. Mark Geragos might be the most "famous" of the celebrity attorneys, at least if measured by how often we see him in the news.
Simpson, Mike Tyson, socialite Claus van Bulow and Patricia Hearst. Alan Dershowitz -- or "Dersh" as some of his students call him -- is a longtime Harvard professor and is best known to those under 35 for his participation in the O.J. Simpson trial.
Stern was arrested in May for providing Smith with controlled substances and a judge is currently deciding whether he and two doctors will face trial.
Gloria Allred. Celebrity clients: The family of Nicole Brown Simpson, Paula Jones, Amber Frey (girlfriend of Scott Peterson) Gloria Allred has not met a media frenzy she doesn't like - even her website boasts that she is "the most famous woman attorney practicing law in the nation today.".
David Boies is a legendary litigator whose career took off when he defended IBM against antitrust allegations He also represented Al Gore in Bush v. Gore and has teamed up with Ted Olson, his opponent in that case, to fight California's Proposition 8.
Leslie Abramson is known for her unruly hair and her outspoken client advocacy. She is most famous for representing Eric and Lyle Mendendez, who shot their parents in their Beverly Hills home in 1989.
Martin Garbus's client list reads like a Who's Who of authors, actors and playwrights. It also includes Miramax and Bloomberg, L.P. and Nelson Mandela.
Shawn Chapman Holley is a major lawyer in the entertainment world. She was a member of the O.J. Simpson defense team and worked closely on several high-profile civil and criminal cases with famous defense lawyer Johnnie Cochran. She was a managing partner at his firm, The Cochran Firm.
Elizabeth Malaspina Coe handles all types of litigation from inception to resolution for Barclays. She is responsible for managing responses to regulatory inquiries and assisting with internal investigations.
Since becoming the California AG, Harris has focused on combating gangs that traffic guns, drugs, and people across California. She has also expanded prosecutions of mortgage-related fraud and secured $18 billion from the nation's banks to help combat the foreclosure crisis.
The son of Vice President Joe Biden, Beau Biden has been the Attorney General of Delaware since 2006. Previously, he was a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office and a partner at Bifferato, Gentilotti, Biden & Balick. Biden is also a Major in JAG, and has served in Delaware's National Guard.
By day, Irina is an Assistant District Attorney, but by night, she’s a cheerleader for the Atlanta Falcons. Before arriving at the Fulton County DA’s office, she specialized in insurance litigation as an associate at Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton. And after graduating from law school, she clerked for a district court judge in Alabama. She also worked as a legal extern for the U.S. attorney’s office in Tennessee’s Middle District.
Gonzales is the United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, making him the top federal prosecutor in New Mexico.
Law School: Yale Law School. Dana Wagner never lost a trial in his seven years as a federal prosecutor in San Francisco. He served as Google's lead antitrust lawyer for five years and oversaw the company's partnerships with Yahoo in North America and Japan. Now he's the General Counsel of Square.
It was a match made in rock and roll heaven: No Doubt's lead singer Gwen Stefani met Bush's lead singer Gavin Rossdale when her band opened for his in 1998. By 2002, the two were married. By 2014, they were parents to three boys. Things fell apart after Rossdale's alleged ongoing affair with the couple's nanny, and they were divorced in 2015.
Robin Wright and Sean Penn were married for 14 years before they split in 2010. Though their relationship suffered some tumultuous moments over the years, their divorce was somewhat shocking, as they always seemed to reconcile.
The actors were engaged and married in 2012. They have two daughters. During the marriage, Drew Barrymore openly shared about her battle with postpartum depression. Their 2015 divorce came unexpectedly. Barrymore has since referred to the divorce as her "worst nightmare."
They fought a very public battle in the tabloids, and she ended up with around $48.6 million after having requested nearly five times that amount. Photo: Dave Benett / Getty Images.
Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum: 2018. Dewan and Tatum first met in 2006 on the set of their dance flick Step Up. The couple then tied the knot in 2009, and welcomed their daughter, Everly, in 2013. In April this year, they released a surprising statement announcing their divorce after nearly nine years of marriage.
Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow: 2016. Gwyneth Paltrow famously referred to their divorce as a " conscious uncoupling .". After ten years of marriage and two children, they divorced on July 14, 2016. Distance and grueling work schedules were cited as factors in the split.
The singer and Miguel started dating in 2009, shortly following Usher's previous divorce from first wife, Tameka Foster. He proposed to Miguel in 2015. Following almost 10 years together, and two and a half years of marriage, the couple eventually separated in March this year.
The world's most famous bachelor, George Clooney, welcomed more A-list stars to Venice on Saturday for his wedding to human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin, with details of the long weekend bash kept as hazy as the morning fog over the Grand Canal. Photo: REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini
George Clooney (R) and Amal Alamuddin (L), his Lebanon-born British fiancee take a taxiboat upon their arrival in Venice, on September 26, 2014, on the eve of their wedding. Photo: ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/Getty Image
U.S. actor George Clooney, long considered one of Hollywood's most eligible bachelors, married Lebanese-British lawyer Amal Alamuddin in Venice, Italy Saturday, Sept. 27. The couple were joined by the cream of the international entertainment industry.
The world's most famous bachelor, George Clooney, welcomed more A-list stars to Venice on Saturday for his wedding to human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin, with details of the long weekend bash kept as hazy as the morning fog over the Grand Canal.
U.S. actor George Clooney travels in a taxi boat (2nd L) in the Grand Canal in Venice, ahead of a gala dinner September 27, 2014. The world's most famous bachelor, Clooney, welcomed more A-list stars to Venice on Saturday for his wedding to human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin, with details of the long weekend bash kept as hazy as the morning fog over the Grand Canal. Photo: REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini