The Ben Shapiro Show Gloria Allred | The Ben Shapiro Show Sunday Special Ep. 83
Dec 29, 2019
Gloria Allred, a renowned women's rights and discrimination lawyer, shares her journey and the challenges of advocating in a male-dominated field. She discusses crucial topics like the Me Too movement, the complexities of sexual harassment cases, and the role of media in shaping public opinion and justice. Allred addresses the contentious abortion rights debate, emphasizing personal autonomy, while also tackling critical issues like data privacy and transgender rights in sports, advocating for inclusivity and accountability in today's society.
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Gloria Allred's Start in Law
- Gloria Allred's career began when the National Organization for Women asked her to be the president of their Los Angeles chapter.
- She became a women's rights lawyer because few others would take on such cases in the 1970s.
Vetting Clients
- Carefully vet potential clients by looking for corroborating evidence beyond their personal accounts.
- Consider factors such as contemporaneous outcries, documentary evidence, and the probability of success in court.
Significant Legal Victories
- Gloria Allred's firm won a $58.25 million verdict for Mahim Khan against Alki David in a sexual harassment case.
- A prior case against the same defendant resulted in a $5 million verdict for another client, Lauren Reeves.