Jun 18, 2020
Kathryn talks with Tai-Heng Cheng, global co-head of the international arbitration and trade practice at Sidley, about his recent pro bono efforts. He represents journalist Linda Tirado, who was struck in the eye with a rubber bullet while covering the protests following the murder of George Floyd, in her lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis.
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Episode Highlights
- Why focus on pro bono - 1:28
- The George Floyd demonstrations - 3:02
- Being in an inflection point in our society - 3:43
- Lawyers must step up now - 4:44
- Getting involved in pro bono cases - 5:47
- The first pro bono case he did - 8:04
- A recent pro bono case - 10:50
- The horrific killing of George Floyd - 12:09
- A very diverse group - 12:51
- Journalism and the George Floyd demonstration - 18:08
- The expression of free speech - 21:33
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