Marie Henein

Marie Henein rose to prominence as a criminal defense lawyer following some high-profile/celebrity cases. This book doesn't talk about those cases. I understand and respect her decision to let clients tell their own stories if they so wish, but still would have liked to see more of the behind-the-scenes work of a defense attorney.

What this memoir is about is an immigrant (Marie was a toddler when her parents arrived in Canada) family finding their way in a new culture. It's about staying true to who you are.

The most interesting part of the book, for me, was Ms. Henein's discussion of the criminal justice system itself, and of the reaction she provokes by being a woman, and mother, who defends criminals -- reactions which range from bemused to hostile. I think aspiring lawyers would learn a lot from this section.… (meer)