Women in Law
This prominent international lawyer has defended journalists, political prisoners, and victims of genocide, and serves as a special adviser to the International Criminal Court.
Who is Amal Clooney?
The party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint in a civil case.
What was OJ Simpson convicted of?
What 2001 film features Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend?
What is Legally Blonde?
“A constitution, as important as it is, will mean nothing unless the people are yearning for liberty and freedom."
Who is Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
Appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1993, she became the first woman to serve as Attorney General of the United States.
Who is Janet Reno?
This legal term describes a written order issued by a court commanding a specific action such as compelling a witness to appear or documents to be produced.
What is a subpoena?
How was the Watergate scandal funded?
What is through illegally-laundered campaign funds?
In Suits, what is the name of the fictional law firm where Harvey Specter and Mike Ross work?
What is Pearson Hardman?
“The law needs more women, not because they are women, but because they bring a different perspective and experience to the table.”
Who is Senator Kirsten Gillibrand?
She was the first woman to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and later became a federal judge known for her tough stance on organized crime.
Who is Mary Jo White?
A civil wrong (other than breach of contract) that causes harm or loss and can lead to liability for damages.
What is a tort?
Where did the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard stem from (i.e. what publication, and by who)?
What is a Washington Post op-ed article by Heard.
This 1992 courtroom comedy stars Joe Pesci as a lawyer defending his cousin in a murder trial in rural Alabama.
What is My Cousin Vinny?
“Success is not about the position you hold, but the positive impact you create.”
Who is Amal Clooney?
This Gambian lawyer made history as the first female Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, overseeing cases involving war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Who is Fatou Bensouda?
The legal requirement that the government follow fair procedures and fundamental fairness before depriving a person of life, liberty, or property.
What is due process?
Which government agency sponsored Lance Armstrong's team?
What is the U.S. Postal Service?
In How to Get Away with Murder, what is the name of Viola Davis’s character, a brilliant but ruthless defense attorney and law professor?
Who is Annalise Keating?
“I have dedicated my career to ensuring that the words engraved on the front of the Supreme Court building, ‘Equal Justice Under Law’ are a reality and not just an ideal.”
Who is Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson?
This high-profile women’s rights attorney co-founded the Women’s Equal Rights Legal Defense and Education Fund and has represented clients in major sexual harassment and gender discrimination cases.
Who is Gloria Allred?
This term refers to the process of taking legal action — it includes all the steps in a lawsuit from filing the initial complaint through trial and any appeals.
What is litigation?
A married couple, Steel and Morris, were denied legal aid when going to court with which restaurant?
What is McDonald's?
In A Few Good Men, Tom Cruise’s character famously demands to know the truth during a courtroom showdown with Jack Nicholson. What military branch are the defendants in?
What is the U.S. Marine Corps?
"When girls are educated, their countries become stronger and more prosperous."
Who is Michelle Obama?