Dimo KoutsogiannopoulosLaw 209Professor O'DonnellTesmine Famous Lawyers“Go to school and become a successful lawyer” was the only thing I heard growing up. When you think of elite jobs in the world, lawyers are right up there. If you have the dedication and motivation you could become a famous lawyer one day. You never know that one day you might be as famous as Johnnie Cochron or Leslie Abramson. Both are known for being great criminal defense lawyers. They are considered the best at what they do. Johnnie Cochron is best known for his defense in the OJ Simpson murder trial. Ms. Abramson is best known for being the defense attorney for the Menendez brothers when they were on trial for the murder of their parents. According to Cornell University of Law, criminal law involves the government's prosecution of a defendant for an act that has been committed. classified as a crime. Civil cases involve individuals and organizations trying to resolve legal disputes. In criminal cases, the state, with the state attorney general, brings the case, while in a civil case the victim brings the case. Leslie Abramson was born on October 6, 1943 in Flushing, Queens. Living life as a New Yorker, she attended and graduated from Queens College. In 1969, he received his juris doctorate from UCLA Law School. Instead of returning to New York, she was admitted to the California Bar in 1970. He began his extraordinary career in the Los Angeles Public Defenders office. She quickly earned a reputation as a fierce advocate for her clients. When she was little, she read comics about people being buried alive; not knowing that… half of the document… “P. Diddy” Combs was indicted on weapons theft and bribery charges. Combs hired Cochran. Cochran successfully fought for Combs' freedom, with Combs winning acquittal. In 2002, Johnnie Cochran retired from criminal prosecution. He stated that it was too strenuous for his well-being. These two lawyers are pioneers. They have worked hard to overcome adversity and be successful lawyers. Leslie Abramson proved that women can overcome the stigma of just being housewives. If you put in the work, you can break the boundaries set by society. Johnnie Cochran is a role model for black youth. The American dream is achievable if you put in the work and stay on the right path. Black, white, man or woman, the world is your oyster. You just have to work hard and one day you might be successful, like Leslie Abramson and Johnnie Cochran.