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Lawyers of History: Mahatma Gandhi

Lawyers of History: Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi, a lawyer, activist, and humanitarian, played a pivotal role in the formation of modern India. He promoted principles of nonviolent protest which subsequently influenced Dr. Martin Luther King in the United States and other civil rights leaders around...
Lawyers of History: Alexander Hamilton, Jr.

Lawyers of History: Alexander Hamilton, Jr.

Thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway show, Hamilton, the world is once again aware of the United States of America’s first Secretary of the Treasury and founding father Alexander Hamilton. The show spoke much on the theme of legacy, and Alexander Hamilton...
Lawyers of History: Aaron Burr

Lawyers of History: Aaron Burr

Aaron Burr is an infamous historical figure thanks in part to the duel he participated in that ended the life of Alexander Hamilton. Burr, though, is much more than just a duelist. He was also the third vice president of the United States and, as well as a soldier and...
Lawyers of History: Alexander Hamilton

Lawyers of History: Alexander Hamilton

Thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alexander Hamilton has become a household name once again. The revolutionary success of Miranda’s musical has reignited interest in the founding father and the first Treasury Secretary of the United States. Hamilton had a notable life...
Gideon v Wainwright

Gideon v Wainwright

Gideon v Wainwright is a landmark case that adjusted the sixth amendment and impacted American history. In the case, the supreme court ruled unanimously that states are required to provide an attorney for defendants in a criminal case under the Sixth Amendment. If...