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Linda Tirado is a veteran journalist who went to Minneapolis last month to cover the protest sparked by the murder of George Floyd. In covering the protests against police aggression, she became a victim when she was hit in the face with a rubber bullet, leaving her blind in one eye.
In the latest episode of The Jabot, I talk with Tai-Heng Cheng, global co-head of the international arbitration and trade practice at Sidley, who is representing Tirado in her case against the City of Minneapolis, its chief of police and police lieutenant, Minnesota’s Department of Public Safety Commissioner and state patrol colonel. We also chat about why pro bono is so important right now, what Sidley is doing to support these efforts, what is Biglaw’s responsibility to support criminal justice reform/anti-racism efforts, and why more attorneys should be involved in pro bono efforts.
The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wears when delivering dissents from the bench. It’s a reminder that even when we aren’t winning, we’re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.
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Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, and host of The Jabot podcast. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter (@Kathryn1).