Law Practice
Mar. 6, 2012
Bill McGivern: a complete portrayal
A former judge and U.S. attorney who quietly achieved professional goals that most lawyers only dream of. By Rory K. Little of UC Hastings College of the Law
Rory K. Little
Joseph W. Cotchett Jr. Professor of Law
UC Hastings College of the Law
Email: littler@uchastings.edu
Rory clerked at the U.S. Supreme Court and also served as an associate deputy attorney general in 1996-97
A few days ago, a reporter (not from this paper) called me for comment after former judge and U.S. Attorney Bill McGivern passed away from a tragic illness. Although the reporter seemed to be fishing, I told her that I didn't think she would find anyone who would say anything bad about Bill. I was wrong. She found me. And I was reminded, once again, of certain unfortunate risks when speaking with the media.
But this essay is primar...
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