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WilliamDavidWilliamsSecondPaper 7 - 02 Jun 2012 - Main.WilliamDavidWilliams
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| | | I poured over my assignment wanting to be ready if Mr. Beldock needed something or wanted an update on my progress. For the first time I learned about deposition digests and became reacquainted with the extensive time involved in litigation. My case involves a man named Cy Greene who was wrongfully convicted of felony murder and robbery in 1983. His convicted was overturned a few years ago but he still had to serve over 20 years in prison. Now, Mr. Beldock is suing the City/police in a civil action for the harm done. I spent the entire work day at my desk, which was a change of pace. Another attorney that I am assigned to came to check on me, which was great. I realize that interaction is important to me, as it helps to balance the solitude that also exists in this work. I talk about this class from time to time with the other two interns who are rising 3Ls. One of them has a friend who started his own firm too. I'm still working on the imagination test. I still think about my family back in North Carolina and wanting to help them more financially. We'll see where this path takes me, but I know I'm at the right place this summer. | |
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> | Thursday, May 31st | | | A little of everything happened today. I did more prep work for the Cy Greene case, witnessed a will, attended a Lexis training, helped move materials to clear space, and listened to oral arguments in reference to summary judgment motions for arrests made during the 2004 Republican National Convention. I know I want to be a litigator. It is such a rush to articulate your views on a topic, and I could tell the lawyers doing so today felt that and enjoyed it. I was surprised the City's arguments were so bad. The lawyer representing the "City" was heavily criticized by the judge during his argument, even if some of the criticism was in a joking manner. At end, after much laughter, that lawyer attempted to thank the lawyers who assisted him and the judge said "this is not the Oscars." We went out for drinks to celebrate, although the judge may not issue a decision for months. I talked with another partner, Johnathan Moore, about what my dream law practice would be. I told him I could see myself working in a general civil rights law practice litigating hopefully even in front of the Supreme Court. He said Beldock is one of, if not the leading firm dealing with cutting edge civil rights issues in New York, and I told him that is why I was so thankful to have the opportunity to work for the firm. So much happened this week, but I still have so much to learn. I believe the law of attraction leads you where you need to be. I just need to soak up everything I can from this experience. | |
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> | I wanted to be ready when Mr. Beldock came to check in on my progress and thankfully I was prepared. My desk is walled off from the other interns/assistants working beside me, so I cannot see who is approaching unless I stand up. As I read a court transcript of the key witness' testimony in the Cy Greene case, a imposing figure appeared over my desk. It was not imposing because of stature, but because of the immense respect he has earned from me and countless others due to his life's work. He reminds me of Martha Tharaud. Mr. Beldock looked at me, told me to keep reading, and to meet him in a hour to give me my next assignment. Adrenaline was rushing through me as I was completely surprised. There is so much reading because of the myriad motions and depositions and decisions, but you just have to be patient and synthesize it because a lot is riding on what you are able to glean from the information. In an hour I stepped into Mr. Beldock's office and he directed me to his desk. He wanted to know what I had learned from the case, and I felt honored to tell him. He told me to read deposition digests or summaries from the two main detectives involved in the case and to pick up work for another case if my help was needed. Later that day, I decided to visit him again because of my decision to attend my former students' graduation in Oakland, California. I feel bad that I have to miss three days next week for it, but I knew I couldn't miss it. I thought Mr. Beldock might be mad, but he smiled and told me to take pictures. He inspires me. Today after the other interns left I was still in the office. Another partner said she was about to turn off the lights but she saw I was still working. I want to help Mr. Greene receive compensation for his wrongful conviction due to police misconduct. I want to be the best lawyer that I can be. Mr. Beldock told me that he was up at 1:30/2 am working on a case last night. He is at least in his 70s. He doesn't know this, but if he had asked me to stay up with him and help, I would have. This was an incredible week at Beldock. Incredible. | | | | |
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Hi William David, |
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