In the streets, in the courtroom—victories for social justice and equality take place in both. For today’s show, author and attorney Michael Steven Smith tells the stories of extraordinary lawyers who fought for justice and advanced the progressive movement, as highlighted in his new book, Lawyers for the Left. Michael Steven Smith is an attorney, […]
State Supreme Court Rules on Higher Wages for Wisconsin Attorneys
Some lawyers in Wisconsin are about to get a pay raise, specifically, those that help the poorest. A State Supreme Court decision ruled to up rates for court-appointed defense attorneys. At $40 an hour, Wisconsin’s attorneys were making the least in the country. Supporters of the decision say the low rate for court appointed lawyers […]
