“Don’t Come—Your Sister’s Boyfriend Is a Judge,” My Dad Texted—Monday Morning, He Learned Who Really Was

were recruiting you. I gave your name to people at Sullivan & Cromwell, at Skadden. You could be making two hundred thousand a year starting. Instead you’re going to make… what? Sixty? To defend criminals?”

“To defend people’s constitutional rights,” I corrected. “To make sure the system doesn’t crush people who can’t afford to protect themselves.continue reading …