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In The Majesty of the Law, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor explores the law, her life as a Justice, and how the Court has evolved and continues to function, grow, and change as an American institution. Tracing some of the origins of American law through history, people, and ideas...

The “superb” (The Guardian) biography of an American who stood against all the forces of Gilded Age America to fight for civil rights and economic freedom: Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan. They say that history is written by the victors. But not in the case of the most famous...

A "timely and hugely important" memoir of Justice John Paul Stevens's life on the Supreme Court (New York Times). When Justice John Paul Stevens retired from the Supreme Court of the United States in 2010, he left a legacy of service unequaled in the history of the Court. During his...

“A thrilling page-turner about the pursuit of justice” (New York Post), this is the definitive story of the case against Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and the corrupt system that supported them, told in thrilling detail by the lawyer who has represented their victims for more than a...

The first full-scale biography in 25 years of one of the most important and distinguished justices to sit on the Supreme Court - an audiobook that reveals Louis D. Brandeis the reformer, lawyer, and jurist, and Brandeis the man, in all of his complexity, passion, and wit. As a lawyer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he pioneered how modern law is practiced.

Het eerlijke verhaal van de passie en beproevingen van politiewerk, en hoe agenten omgaan met dagelijkse incidenten, innerlijke strijd en mentale overbelasting vanuit hun roeping.

Ein juristischer Blick auf die Debatten unserer Zeit: Die renommierte Verfassungsrechtlerin Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf blickt auf ihre gescheiterte Richterwahl, analysiert die großen gesellschaftlichen Streitfragen der Gegenwart (Abtreibung, Impfpflicht, Meinungsfreiheit) durch die juristische Brille und plädiert für eine Rückkehr zur sachorientierten Debatte. Die 2025 spektakulär gescheiterte Wahl von Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf zur Richterin am Bundesverfassungsgericht machte deutlich, wie schnell die unabhängige Justiz auch hierzulande zur Zielscheibe populistischer Agitation werden kann.

A magisterial new history of the role of the Supreme Court as an ally in implementing and preserving a racial caste system in America Their Accomplices Wore Robes takes readers from the Civil War era to the present and describes how the Supreme Court—even more than the presidency or...

"The audiobook version includes recorded conversations between the two from the 1990s to the present, delivering a compelling informal profile. As a permanent record of Ginsburg’s voice and fighting spirit, it’s an inspiring listen." — Paste This program includes recorded conversations...

Brooke at the Bar is a candid, lively, and sometimes humorous autobiography by Brooke Wunnicke, the first woman to be a trial and appellate attorney in Wyoming and who went on to become a legal legend in Colorado. In conversational writing, Brooke provides insights from a lawyer, mentor, and educator. Brooke shares vignettes of her early life—California in the Great Depression, college at Stanford, law school in Colorado during World War II, and the 1946 opening of her Cheyenne law office, a precedent for women in law.

Bestselling author Stephen L. Carter delves into his past and retrieves the inspiring story of his grandmother’s extraordinary life. She was black and a woman and a prosecutor, a graduate of Smith College and the granddaughter of slaves, as dazzlingly unlikely a combination as one could...

The memoir of Canada’s first openly gay judge. Rejected by his parents, denied legal jobs due to his sexuality, and subjected to institutional homophobia, Brownstone rose through grit and brilliance. He pioneered a compassionate judicial approach and championed LGBTQ+ rights. A powerful story of resilience, justice, and trailblazing courage.

JOEY CABALLERO's journey from childhood fascination with law enforcement to working inside some of the toughest correctional facilities exposes a world of danger, corruption, and moral complexity.

Béatrice Zavarro raconte le premier contact avec son client, les moments clefs de la procédure, les confrontations avec les avocats des coaccusés, les plaidoiries, le verdict, et l'après Mazan. Un récit de l'intérieur qui permet de mieux comprendre ce procès historique, dont l'onde de choc n'a pas fini de se répercuter.

Als Beamter der Bundespolizei riskierte er für die Sicherheit der Gesellschaft Gesundheit und Leben, sah sich mit unzähligen Straftätern und zu vielen unlösbaren moralischen Konflikten konfrontiert. Täglich setzte er sich mit den Menschen auseinander, die unerlaubt nach Deutschland einreisten.

Legal Gladiator is the story of perhaps the greatest lawyer in American history. It is the story of a poor, failing high schooler from Brooklyn who became the youngest professor in the history of Harvard Law School, where Ted Cruz, Natalie Portman, Mike Pompeo, Jamie Raskin, and others sat under his tutelage. It is the story of a passionate Zionist who advocated for Israel on the world stage and became a confidant of Israeli prime ministers, including Benjamin Netanyahu.

Face à l'État profond : 10 ans aux Renseignements Généraux de Mitterrand à Sarkozy d'Hubert Marty, est un témoignage autobiographique détaillé sur l'expérience d'un commissaire des Renseignements Généraux (RG) français entre les années 1980 et 2000, abordant des sujets sensibles liés au fonctionnement de l'État, à la police, et à l'influence des réseaux politiques. La narration met l'accent sur des affaires internes, des luttes de pouvoir, et l'impact de l'État profond sur les carrières et la justice en France.

What if the path you were meant to follow was never visible… until you looked back? In Following a Path I Couldn’t See, Leon P. Jones delivers a powerful, deeply personal journey of resilience, leadership, and purpose. Told in his own voice, this audiobook brings listeners face-to-face with the defining moments that shaped a life of service—from a small-town upbringing in Texas to a distinguished career in law enforcement and leadership. This is not a story about titles or recognition.

From Senator Ted Cruz, a timely, authoritative exploration of Clarence Thomas’s life, ideas, and lasting impact on constitutional law For over three decades, Clarence Thomas has stood at the center of American law, enduring withering criticism and personal attacks while writing some of the...

Mark C. Zauderer gave up a budding career as a rock and roll disc jockey and became a high-profile lawyer. Fifty years later, he has represented clients in some of the most contentious litigations in US history and has become a recognized media guest, appearing on MSNBC, CNBC, ABC, NBC, PBS, and Fox Business and providing legal commentary in major print media.