In this episode of 3L: Live, Learn, and Lead Like a Lawyer, I sit down with Gordon Bonnyman, co-founder of the Tennessee Justice Center and one of the most influential advocates in Tennessee’s modern legal history. Gordon reflects on his remarkable journey from what he once described as a “sanctimonious avenger of the Lord” into a wise, humble, and zealous lawyer devoted to the cause of justice.
We explore his tireless impact on poverty and civil rights law, his groundbreaking role in prison reform, and the lessons he learned along the way. Gordon’s story carries echoes of Thurgood Marshall’s legacy, and his story of meeting his hero is one you certainly won't want to miss.
This conversation offers a rare glimpse into the heart of a lawyer whose life’s work demonstrates how the law can be harnessed to serve the least among us, and how advocacy, tempered by humility, can leave a legacy that endures.
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