Episode Details

Kathryn talks with Tai-Heng Cheng, global co-head of the international arbitration and trade practice at Sidley, about his recent pro bono efforts. He represents journalist Linda Tirado, who was struck in the eye with a rubber bullet while covering the protests following the murder of George Floyd, in her lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis.

Episode Resources

• https://www.sidley.com/en/people/c/cheng-taiheng 

Episode Highlights

• Why focus on pro bono - 1:28
• The George Floyd demonstrations - 3:02
• Being in an inflection point in our society - 3:43
• Lawyers must step up now - 4:44
• Getting involved in pro bono cases - 5:47
• The first pro bono case he did - 8:04
• A recent pro bono case - 10:50
• The horrific killing of George Floyd - 12:09
• A very diverse group - 12:51
• Journalism and the George Floyd demonstration - 18:08
• The expression of free speech - 21:33

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