And now, here's another couple of cute unsolicited pictures of my kids.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Wow.
So it's only Tuesday night, and I have already had an amazing week. Monday I won a big case, one that I wasn't at all sure I would win. Then today, I had oral argument in the 5th Circuit. The people in my office have oral argument all the time, and this was my third, but I am still nervous as all get out when I stand up in front of the court. Today, I could very literally feel my heart pounding when they called my case. Luckily, the facts and law were on my side, and by the time it was my turn to talk, I was practically jumping out of my chair. There were about 3 times when a judge asked opposing counsel a question, and I just wanted to jump up and down and shout "pick me! pick me! I know the answer!" Luckily for me (and my boss, and his boss), I managed to control myself, and limit my akward moments to just one...when I flung my pen during my argument. At least I didn't put anyone's eye out.
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Yes, putting an eye out is no fun. I can attest to that
ReplyDeletei was also happy for you/sad for america when your opposing counsel got up there and talked in complete generalities and refused to answer a single yes/no question with a yes/no response. it was like he went to the ally mcbeal school of lawyering.
ReplyDeleteWhy sad for America?
ReplyDeleteMy guess is that it's sad for our system when opposing counsel is inept. It's like a battle of wits against an unarmed man-- you feel bad for the people rooting for and maybe depending on the unarmed dude.
ReplyDeleteAnyway-- I'm reaching here. Looking forward to the Ides of March. No longer sure about the toga though, with this weather.