defense attorney
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She was taking a new job working as a white-collar defense attorney at Latham & Watkins when Epstein contacted her about an opportunity to work with Bill Gates, she has said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
During the trial, Rinderknecht’s defense attorney called several witnesses in an attempt to undercut the prosecution’s theory of the fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
“He’s absolutely denying these allegations,” defense attorney R. Timothy Jansen said during court proceedings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
He is a defense attorney who became rich representing underworld figures, including right-wing paramilitary commanders who trafficked cocaine to U.S. cities and Alex Saab, the alleged money launderer for former Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
The defense attorney had objected to the harsh penalty for a twelve-year-old’s first offense and requested a stay, which is the legal term for stalling.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
