The reality is that no matter what level of success you achieve, whether it’s a partner of a firm, a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, it doesn’t matter. The treatment isn’t fair and equal. It isn’t our reality. When I looked at George Floyd pleading for his life, it carried the baggage I’ve carried with my entire life. It could have been me. It could have been my nephew; it could have been my cousin.
— Robert Simpson, a partner at Carlton Fields, reflecting on his thoughts after watching the video of George Floyd’s death under the knee of a police officer.
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Staci Zaretsky is a senior editor at Above the Law, where she’s worked since 2011. She’d love to hear from you, so please feel free to email her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on Twitter or connect with her on LinkedIn.