- First African-American to serve as a Supreme Court justice
- Led the legal fight to overturn segregation in the United States
Abraham Lincoln:
- 16th President of the United States
- Before his political career, Lincoln was a successful lawyer, known for his honesty and eloquence
Mahatma Gandhi:
- Indian lawyer, activist, and leader of the Indian independence movement
- Used nonviolent civil disobedience to achieve his goals
Nelson Mandela:
- First black president of South Africa
- Spent 27 years in prison for his political activism
- Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993
Ruth Bader Ginsburg:
- Second female justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
- Known for her work on gender equality and women's rights
Clarence Darrow:
- American lawyer and civil libertarian
- Defended many high-profile cases, including the Scopes "Monkey" Trial
Atticus Finch:
- Fictional lawyer from Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"
- Known for his moral integrity and commitment to justice
Perry Mason:
- Fictional lawyer from Erle Stanley Gardner's novels and TV series
- Known for his courtroom victories and his ability to solve complex mysteries