Defending the Damned: The Role of the Criminal Defense

Criminal defense is one of the most misunderstood roles in the justice system. Attorney and author Richard S. Jaffe explores what it really means to defend the accused, including the moral weight of the job, public judgment, and the responsibility of standing between a client and the power of the state. This session reveals how defense work exposes the true tensions at the heart of justice and how writers can portray that complexity honestly.