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Judges and Judiciary

Nov. 28, 2007

Not Your Typical Behind-the-Scenes Lawyer

Fredericka McGee said of her job as general counsel to Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez, “Sometimes, I’m such an advocate — once I have an opinion established, I’m ready to roll — I have to consciously step back and listen to what people have to say. In this position, I have the power to roll over folks.”

By Linda Rapattoni
Daily Journal Staff Writer

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SACRAMENTO - A flash of smile, a quick-witted retort and direct eye contact are usually the hallmarks of political leaders, not their legal counsel.
      But, all of those qualities apply to Fredericka McGee, who is not your typical behind-the-scenes lawyer. The general...

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