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Taking the Stand: My Life in the Law
This episode unpacks the moral tightropes and profound responsibilities of a legal career, revealing why true justice often demands defending the indefensible.
“This episode unpacks the moral tightropes and profound responsibilities of a legal career, revealing why true justice often demands defending the indefensible.”
— Alan M. Dershowitz, Taking the Stand: My Life in the Law
Legal Ethics, Due Process, Public Opinion, Advocacy
If you've ever questioned the role of a defense attorney, or felt the tension between legal principles and public sentiment, this will clarify why justice often demands defending the indefensible, and this will help you see what to do next.
Alan Dershowitz, a constitutional lawyer and one of the most prominent and controversial defense attorneys of his generation, has spent decades navigating the complex intersection of law, ethics, and public scrutiny in high-stakes cases.