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Mindfulness in the face of trauma

Mindfulness in the face of trauma

The world is experiencing a collective and devastating trauma, trauma that can affect our ability to competently discharge our duties

Michelle Williams Court

From Issue: 2021 March

On becoming a civil-rights trial lawyer

On becoming a civil-rights trial lawyer

Lessons from my father, and the path from PI law to criminal law to becoming a civil-rights lawyer

From Issue: 2021 February

Denial of medical care to those in custody

Denial of medical care to those in custody

Post-arrest and pre-trial claims against individual government officials under 42 U.S.C. § 1983

Vicki Sarmiento

From Issue: 2021 February

Biomechanics and 3D reconstruction in shooting cases

Biomechanics and 3D reconstruction in shooting cases

Ballistics and other physical evidence can answer the key questions of the most likely location and posture of individuals who were shot by police

John Gardiner, PhD PE
Cole Young

From Issue: 2021 February

Confession of a black judge

Confession of a black judge

I get frustrated too

Rupert A. Byrdsong

From Issue: 2021 February

Virtual trial – virtually the same

Virtual trial – virtually the same

A look at practical lessons learned in completing a virtual trial

Jamie Goldstein

From Issue: 2021 January