About the Author

Johnnie Cochran was born in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1937. In 1963, he began his legal career in Los Angeles as a Deputy City Attorney for the city's criminal division. In addition to O.J. Simpson, Cochran's high profile clients have included Michael Jackson, Reginald Denny, Geronimo Pratt, Todd Bridges, and James Brown. His autobiography, Journey to Justice, was a national bestseller.David Fisher is the author of more than a dozen bestselling books, among them Gracie with George Burns, What's What, the first visual reference book, and the novel The War Magician. He has written extensively for national magazines and newspapers.

Reviews

"At the book's heart is a compelling tale of four decades of standing up for victims of discrimination and of truly appalling police violence. Cochran has produced an engaging, anecdote-laden book that...leaves the reader with an increased respect for his life in the law." --The New York Times Book Review"Revealing about Cochran's particular place in our culture...engrossing." --Forth Worth Star Telegram"His name is one of the most recognized in legal annals and has become synonymous with justice for the 'man in the street.'" --Ebony"A Lawyer's Life provides the reader with a significant slice of Cochran's fascinating life." --The Orlando Sentinel"Lawyers-in-training and close students of current events should find value in Cochran's pages." --Kirkus Reviews