Recently by William E. Hoffmann, Jr.
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Compassion, Courage And Conviction: Pro Bono At King & Spalding
Editor: Bill, please remind our readers of your professional background. Hoffmann: In 1978 I began practicing law after a career in academia. Since being named King & Spalding's only full-time pro bono partner , I have divided my time between administering the pro bono program,...
Read MoreA Lawyer's Highest Calling
Editor: Please remind our readers of how you came to the law. Hoffmann: Although I have been practicing law for 32 years, law is actually a second career for me. As a teacher at a small college in upstate New York, I taught a course on the philosophy of law, which intrigued me about law itself. I...
Read MoreKing & Spalding: Pro Bono Making A Difference At Home And Abroad
Editor: Please tell us about your professional background. Hoffmann : I began my career in academia, getting my Ph.D. in philosophy and becoming a professor of philosophy at Ithaca College. While teaching, I became interested in the philosophy of law and began auditing classes at Cornell Law. I...
Read MorePro Bono Makes A Difference In Afghanistan, Liberia And Atlanta
Editor: I understand you were in academia before embarking on a career in law. Hoffmann : When I was in college, I never thought that I would be a lawyer. I enjoyed my philosophy classes, went on to get my Ph.D. and became a professor of philosophy at Ithaca College. While teaching...
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