they're also obfuscating that said non-profits, while the lawyers don't personally take home fees awarded, are able to collect fees and put them toward their work. I remember how happy we all were at one non-profit when an abuser we opposed for free had to cut us a low five figure check.
Space Witches, Esq.
Zero (0) of Epstein's victims had the ability to self-fund litigation against Epstein or anyone like him. The only way they had any chance is through contingency fee representation.
Everyone in Big Law knows that, they sneer at it anyway because they know it's morally superior to their work.
Max Kennerly
Not the main point, but this is a real window into the elite law bias against contingency fees, which is the only way most non-rich people can get lawyers in civil matters. Particularly galling from Ruemmler, who decided the best thing to do after serving in the White House was to sell out