Law Practice,
Government
Feb. 13, 2015
Lawyer Lincoln's lesser-known lighter side
Today, the 206th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln on Feb. 12, 1809, is a good time to reflect on some of the humorous aspects of Lincoln's legal career.
Michael L. Stern
Judge (ret.)
Harvard Law, Boalt Hall
Judge Stern worked at the CRLA Santa Maria office from 1972 to 1975. He is chair of the Los Angeles County Superior Court Historical Committee.
Today, the 206th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln on Feb. 12, 1809, is a good time to reflect on some of the humorous aspects of Lincoln's legal career.
Every school child knows the legends about Lincoln. He was born in a humble log cabin, came out of the wilderness to lead the nation, freed the slaves and guided the Union to victory in the Civil War before falling victim to an assassin's bullet. Few have heard about his career as a lawyer for 25 years before he became ...
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