Collette WilsonThe Power of Storytelling in Law and Social JusticeAs a young, idealistic lawyer just out of law school, I thought the best arguments were those that were based on statutes (laws)…Jun 26Jun 26
Collette WilsonWhat Law School Didn’t Teach MeI thought I knew a thing or two about arguing, when I first walked into law school. I had, after all, been the family debater since age…Jun 64Jun 64
Collette WilsonThe Lawyer’s Dilemma: Balancing Empathy and ObjectivityIn the life of a lawyer, there’s a perpetual balancing act that goes well beyond the scales of justice: balancing empathy with objectivity…May 8May 8
Collette WilsonLegal Aid: Ensuring Justice for All, Not Just the PrivilegedWhen I first began practicing law, fresh from law school with a sense of invincibility and a bit of naivety, I imagined the courtroom as a…Apr 242Apr 242
Collette WilsonFrom the Courtroom to the Community: Lawyers as Agents of ChangeThe legal profession, in its essence, is about advocating for justice — a principle that transcends the confines of courtrooms and legal…Apr 111Apr 111
Collette WilsonThe Legal System vs. Social Justice: Bridging the GapThe legal system, which has its roots in centuries of tradition and jurisprudence, often represents a fortress of stability and…Apr 61Apr 61