1 00:00:06,049 --> 00:00:08,008 [elevator dings] 2 00:00:10,010 --> 00:00:11,750 RECEPTIONIST: Good morning. Reddick/Lockhart. 3 00:00:11,881 --> 00:00:13,230 How may I help you? 4 00:00:13,361 --> 00:00:15,232 [overlapping chatter] 5 00:00:15,363 --> 00:00:17,539 -Good morning. -Good Morning. Reddick/Lockhart. 6 00:00:17,669 --> 00:00:19,889 How may I help you? 7 00:00:20,020 --> 00:00:22,979 -[chatter continues] -[phones ringing] 8 00:00:27,244 --> 00:00:29,855 [overlapping chatter] 9 00:00:29,986 --> 00:00:31,466 RECEPTIONIST: Good morning. Reddick/Lockhart. 10 00:00:31,596 --> 00:00:32,728 Please hold. 11 00:00:32,858 --> 00:00:34,643 -I'm ready. -MAN: Oh, great, great. 12 00:00:36,471 --> 00:00:39,648 RECEPTIONIST: Good morning. Reddick/Lockhart. 13 00:00:50,876 --> 00:00:52,878 -[loud crash, glass shatters] -[gasping] 14 00:00:53,879 --> 00:00:55,881 Pathetic. 15 00:00:56,012 --> 00:00:59,233 Stand up. Those seats are for clients! 16 00:01:00,364 --> 00:01:01,974 I'm a client. 17 00:01:02,105 --> 00:01:03,802 I am. I'm-I'm a client. 18 00:01:03,933 --> 00:01:05,108 Oh, my mistake. 19 00:01:05,239 --> 00:01:06,892 You look so young, 20 00:01:07,023 --> 00:01:09,112 I thought you were one of our new associates. 21 00:01:09,243 --> 00:01:11,462 [chuckles] The rest of you... 22 00:01:11,593 --> 00:01:13,203 let's go. 23 00:01:15,814 --> 00:01:17,729 This is the executive floor. 24 00:01:17,860 --> 00:01:20,689 You will only come up here if invited. 25 00:01:20,819 --> 00:01:23,213 That's the partners' conference room, and those... 26 00:01:23,344 --> 00:01:25,085 -[overlapping shouting] -Those are the partners. 27 00:01:25,215 --> 00:01:26,738 This stairway over here, 28 00:01:26,869 --> 00:01:30,655 leads to the offices of STR Laurie, 29 00:01:30,786 --> 00:01:32,744 my offices. 30 00:01:32,875 --> 00:01:35,878 They are off-limits to associates unless invited, 31 00:01:36,008 --> 00:01:38,663 and you won't be invited. 32 00:01:40,187 --> 00:01:41,188 That's right. 33 00:01:42,406 --> 00:01:42,450 They're letting you play lawyer, Marissa. 34 00:01:42,928 --> 00:01:44,104 How nice. 35 00:01:44,234 --> 00:01:46,062 [quietly]: Fucking prick. 36 00:01:46,193 --> 00:01:48,195 -This is someone from HR... -Jenny Klay. Hello. 37 00:01:48,325 --> 00:01:50,588 She will take over from here. 38 00:01:50,719 --> 00:01:52,460 Any questions, ask her. 39 00:01:52,590 --> 00:01:54,375 Welcome to Reddick/Lockhart and Associates. 40 00:01:54,505 --> 00:01:56,681 Why don't we go downstairs, and we'll get better acquainted. 41 00:01:56,812 --> 00:01:59,902 -That's not an answer. -Adrian founded this firm. 42 00:02:00,032 --> 00:02:01,425 He is not easily replaced. 43 00:02:01,556 --> 00:02:03,123 DANIEL: No one here is trying to replace him. 44 00:02:03,253 --> 00:02:04,907 But some of us are more than ready to step up 45 00:02:06,735 --> 00:02:07,431 -to a name partnership... -Well, we're considering every option. 46 00:02:08,998 --> 00:02:09,433 I'd like to understand the new leadership structure here. 47 00:02:11,043 --> 00:02:12,088 Yes, well, Diane and I are going to run the firm together, 48 00:02:12,219 --> 00:02:13,611 for now. 49 00:02:13,742 --> 00:02:15,483 BARRY: Just the two of you? 50 00:02:15,613 --> 00:02:18,007 A Black firm being run by a white woman? 51 00:02:18,138 --> 00:02:19,835 Well, I'm not running it alone. I mean, 52 00:02:19,965 --> 00:02:21,663 I'm-I'm here to assist Liz. 53 00:02:21,793 --> 00:02:24,318 DANIEL: Really? Because she needs assistance? 54 00:02:26,581 --> 00:02:28,583 As we pass this around, I want everybody to take some, 55 00:02:28,713 --> 00:02:31,020 as much or as little as you want. 56 00:02:33,196 --> 00:02:35,677 Tomorrow, you'll meet your direct supervisors 57 00:02:35,807 --> 00:02:37,287 here at Reddick and Lockhart. 58 00:02:37,418 --> 00:02:41,509 Also, please be sure to bring two copies of I.D. with you, 59 00:02:41,639 --> 00:02:43,163 as they will be required 60 00:02:43,293 --> 00:02:44,381 to complete your onboarding paperwork. 61 00:02:44,512 --> 00:02:46,078 You'll have a meeting with HR... 62 00:02:46,209 --> 00:02:47,384 [whispering]: It's an icebreaker. 63 00:02:47,515 --> 00:02:48,559 For every square you take, 64 00:02:49,778 --> 00:02:51,040 you have to tell a secret about yourself. 65 00:02:51,171 --> 00:02:52,607 JENNY: Good. 66 00:02:52,737 --> 00:02:55,087 Now, we'll go around, introduce yourself, 67 00:02:55,218 --> 00:02:56,611 and for every square of toilet paper, 68 00:02:56,741 --> 00:02:58,874 you have to say one personal thing about yourself. 69 00:02:59,004 --> 00:03:01,006 [scattered groaning] 70 00:03:01,137 --> 00:03:02,312 Of course, there's going to be a discussion. 71 00:03:02,443 --> 00:03:03,835 Is this the discussion? Because I feel like 72 00:03:03,966 --> 00:03:05,794 it's just the two of you, telling us what's what. 73 00:03:05,924 --> 00:03:07,143 Okay, we hear you, 74 00:03:07,274 --> 00:03:09,101 and we are going to get back to you. I promise. 75 00:03:09,232 --> 00:03:12,192 But right now, our priority is hiring a senior associate. 76 00:03:12,322 --> 00:03:13,628 DANIEL: I'm not convinced we need one. 77 00:03:13,758 --> 00:03:14,759 DIANE: Well, Lucca was one of our best. 78 00:03:15,934 --> 00:03:16,544 And we need someone with real experience 79 00:03:16,674 --> 00:03:18,372 to take on her caseload. 80 00:03:18,502 --> 00:03:20,809 Unless one of you would like to step up 81 00:03:20,939 --> 00:03:22,724 and take over family law. 82 00:03:22,854 --> 00:03:26,293 Uh-huh. That's what I thought. 83 00:03:26,423 --> 00:03:27,772 Do you know Omar Peters? 84 00:03:27,903 --> 00:03:28,860 I don't. 85 00:03:28,991 --> 00:03:29,905 He's a really good headhunter. 86 00:03:30,993 --> 00:03:31,559 I think I'm gonna get him looking, 87 00:03:32,821 --> 00:03:33,387 -if-if that's okay with you. -Sounds good. 88 00:03:34,736 --> 00:03:35,127 DAVID: Look at you two working in lockstep. 89 00:03:36,041 --> 00:03:36,912 LIZ: What do you need, David? 90 00:03:38,174 --> 00:03:39,044 Which one of you is taking Boseman's office? 91 00:03:40,437 --> 00:03:41,873 We... we hadn't discussed it. 92 00:03:42,004 --> 00:03:45,094 Well, discuss. The corner office can't just sit empty. 93 00:03:45,225 --> 00:03:46,574 Looks like failure. 94 00:03:46,704 --> 00:03:48,358 Friday. 95 00:03:48,489 --> 00:03:50,186 Tell us by Friday. 96 00:03:50,317 --> 00:03:52,884 And there are new hires awaiting marching orders. 97 00:03:54,364 --> 00:03:56,323 I have a client meeting. We'll discuss. 98 00:03:56,453 --> 00:03:58,412 Yeah. 99 00:04:00,283 --> 00:04:04,200 Marissa Gold, originally from Chicago. Chicago-Kent. 100 00:04:04,331 --> 00:04:06,333 I'm first-year law clinic. 101 00:04:06,463 --> 00:04:07,377 And your secrets? 102 00:04:07,508 --> 00:04:08,465 Secret. 103 00:04:08,596 --> 00:04:11,120 I used to be married to a mime, 104 00:04:11,251 --> 00:04:13,992 but it didn't work out, so... 105 00:04:17,039 --> 00:04:18,170 Thank you, Marissa. 106 00:04:18,301 --> 00:04:20,521 [whispers]: I usually just make shit up. 107 00:04:21,522 --> 00:04:23,132 -JENNY: Carmen? -[clears throat] 108 00:04:23,263 --> 00:04:25,395 Uh, Carmen Moyo. 109 00:04:25,526 --> 00:04:27,441 Victorville, California. 110 00:04:27,571 --> 00:04:29,181 Hmm. And your secrets? 111 00:04:29,312 --> 00:04:31,096 Secret. 112 00:04:31,227 --> 00:04:32,315 I hate games. 113 00:04:33,664 --> 00:04:34,796 -[knock on door] -LIZ: Hey. I need to interrupt. 114 00:04:34,926 --> 00:04:36,319 Hello, everybody. You can keep your seats. 115 00:04:37,929 --> 00:04:38,930 JENNY: This is Liz Reddick, one of our two name partners. 116 00:04:39,061 --> 00:04:40,323 Um, so we're all gonna have a chance 117 00:04:40,454 --> 00:04:42,282 to get to know each other a little bit later, 118 00:04:42,412 --> 00:04:45,720 and, uh, everybody will have a mentor. 119 00:04:45,850 --> 00:04:48,113 Hey. Hi. 120 00:04:48,244 --> 00:04:51,813 All right, but today, we are fulfilling client maintenance. 121 00:04:51,943 --> 00:04:54,206 We regularly check in with our most valuable clients. 122 00:04:54,337 --> 00:04:56,861 And so, I'm going to call their names off on this list, 123 00:04:56,992 --> 00:04:58,950 and if any of you feel a particular interest, 124 00:04:59,081 --> 00:05:00,038 just let me know. 125 00:05:01,170 --> 00:05:02,345 James Rothberg, Adell Development... 126 00:05:03,781 --> 00:05:05,305 [chuckles] I guess we've all heard of him. All right. 127 00:05:05,435 --> 00:05:06,654 You. Okay? 128 00:05:08,046 --> 00:05:09,047 You're going to go find Partner Madeline Gilford, 129 00:05:09,178 --> 00:05:10,527 and she will supervise you. 130 00:05:10,658 --> 00:05:12,703 Next, Bobby Lafarge, 131 00:05:12,834 --> 00:05:14,488 CFL headquarters... [chuckling] 132 00:05:14,618 --> 00:05:16,316 Okay. You. 133 00:05:16,446 --> 00:05:18,579 I want you to go find partner John Wilson. 134 00:05:18,709 --> 00:05:22,365 And Oscar Rivi, Menard Correctional Center. 135 00:05:25,237 --> 00:05:27,588 I guess we've all heard of him. 136 00:05:27,718 --> 00:05:29,851 Menard is maximum security. 137 00:05:29,981 --> 00:05:31,940 You will be very well protected. 138 00:05:33,420 --> 00:05:35,465 Good. Good, good. You're going to be working 139 00:05:35,596 --> 00:05:37,119 with partner Barry Poe. 140 00:05:37,249 --> 00:05:39,643 Okay? Great. Thank you. 141 00:05:41,645 --> 00:05:43,908 DIANE: Why was the summons sent to you? 142 00:05:44,039 --> 00:05:46,346 TONI: I don't know. Is it bad news? 143 00:05:46,476 --> 00:05:48,478 Oh. No, not necessarily. 144 00:05:48,609 --> 00:05:51,307 I'll-I'll be fighting the same case in two different courts. 145 00:05:51,438 --> 00:05:54,571 Mm. But this case has only one plaintiff, so if we win, 146 00:05:54,702 --> 00:05:57,357 it sets a helpful precedent for the large case. 147 00:05:57,487 --> 00:06:00,577 And if all of the plaintiffs can't even agree on a venue, 148 00:06:00,708 --> 00:06:02,144 well, that's good for us. 149 00:06:02,274 --> 00:06:04,755 All I did was teach these people's kids during COVID. 150 00:06:04,886 --> 00:06:06,104 -[knock on door] -No good deed... 151 00:06:06,235 --> 00:06:07,889 Um, this is Phoebe. 152 00:06:08,019 --> 00:06:09,412 She's one of my associates. 153 00:06:10,631 --> 00:06:11,806 -Hello, Ms. Hedger. -Hi. 154 00:06:11,936 --> 00:06:14,156 DIANE: She will go with you to court today. 155 00:06:14,286 --> 00:06:16,637 Phoebe, she has an 11:00 a.m. with Judge Wackner. 156 00:06:16,767 --> 00:06:19,466 -But shouldn't you go, Diane? -Oh, it's just a formality. 157 00:06:19,596 --> 00:06:21,990 I need to stay here and work on your brief. 158 00:06:22,120 --> 00:06:23,600 I assure you, you're in good hands, ma'am. 159 00:06:23,731 --> 00:06:25,341 Oh, and there's Marissa. 160 00:06:25,472 --> 00:06:28,213 Remember? She investigated your case last year. 161 00:06:28,344 --> 00:06:29,563 Marissa? 162 00:06:29,693 --> 00:06:32,783 We need a continuance on Toni Hedger's case. 163 00:06:32,914 --> 00:06:34,698 Really, I get to argue a continuance? 164 00:06:34,829 --> 00:06:39,050 No. You get to accompany Phoebe who will argue a continuance, 165 00:06:39,181 --> 00:06:40,835 and you get to hold the client's hand. 166 00:06:40,965 --> 00:06:42,140 Okay? 167 00:06:42,271 --> 00:06:43,228 Okay. 168 00:06:45,753 --> 00:06:47,407 [lock buzzing] 169 00:06:55,371 --> 00:06:56,416 Carmen, right? 170 00:06:56,546 --> 00:06:58,243 I don't want you to be intimidated. 171 00:06:58,374 --> 00:06:59,244 He can sense fear. 172 00:06:59,375 --> 00:07:00,637 We have a half hour, 173 00:07:00,768 --> 00:07:02,770 but we don't need more than ten minutes. 174 00:07:02,900 --> 00:07:04,424 There'll be a translator in the room. 175 00:07:04,554 --> 00:07:06,948 Rivi will let us know his complaints. 176 00:07:07,078 --> 00:07:08,384 We listen. 177 00:07:08,515 --> 00:07:10,604 We never commit. 178 00:07:10,734 --> 00:07:13,345 -Are you taking notes? -Yes. 179 00:07:13,476 --> 00:07:15,783 There's basically nothing we can do for him. 180 00:07:15,913 --> 00:07:17,698 It's more like a venting session. 181 00:07:17,828 --> 00:07:20,831 There's no need for you to talk at all. 182 00:07:20,962 --> 00:07:22,877 -GUARD: Okay. He's ready. -Sit, listen, leave. 183 00:07:23,007 --> 00:07:25,096 -GUARD: But your I.D. expired. -What? 184 00:07:25,227 --> 00:07:26,184 I can't let you in. 185 00:07:27,316 --> 00:07:28,448 Your license expired, three weeks ago. 186 00:07:28,578 --> 00:07:30,406 I couldn't renew it during the pandemic. 187 00:07:30,537 --> 00:07:32,800 -Can't you just... -No. 188 00:07:33,931 --> 00:07:35,150 I can do this. 189 00:07:35,280 --> 00:07:37,413 Not alone you can't. 190 00:07:37,544 --> 00:07:39,807 Sit. Listen. Leave. 191 00:07:39,937 --> 00:07:41,548 I can do that. 192 00:07:42,592 --> 00:07:43,985 [lock buzzing] 193 00:07:46,944 --> 00:07:48,903 I think we're lost. 194 00:07:49,033 --> 00:07:50,252 Hey, Gage. 195 00:07:50,382 --> 00:07:52,515 Which court is Judge Wackner in? 196 00:07:52,646 --> 00:07:54,169 -Judge which? -Wackner. 197 00:07:54,299 --> 00:07:55,387 9th Circuit? 198 00:07:55,518 --> 00:07:57,651 Yeah. We have an 11:00 a.m. summons. 199 00:07:57,781 --> 00:07:59,348 There's no Judge Wackner here. 200 00:08:00,349 --> 00:08:02,569 -[sighs] -What are you doing? 201 00:08:02,699 --> 00:08:04,179 Asking directions. 202 00:08:04,309 --> 00:08:05,963 Yeah. 203 00:08:06,094 --> 00:08:09,358 The 9th Circuit, Courtroom 305, 11:00 a.m., Judge Wackner. 204 00:08:12,230 --> 00:08:14,494 -[laughing] -What? 205 00:08:14,624 --> 00:08:16,496 Look. It's not the 9th Circuit. 206 00:08:16,626 --> 00:08:18,715 It's the nine and three-quarters circuit. 207 00:08:20,369 --> 00:08:22,502 Oh, come on. 208 00:08:22,632 --> 00:08:24,504 It's a Harry Potter joke. 209 00:08:24,634 --> 00:08:26,549 Yeah, I get that. Funny. 210 00:08:26,680 --> 00:08:30,074 Wild-goose chase. Time to go home. 211 00:08:30,205 --> 00:08:33,513 So, do-do we think this is the plaintiff just messing with us? 212 00:08:33,643 --> 00:08:35,732 I'm not sure, ma'am. But we'll call right away. 213 00:08:35,863 --> 00:08:37,821 -Wait. -What? 214 00:08:40,302 --> 00:08:43,131 What is this, a treasure hunt? 215 00:08:44,785 --> 00:08:46,787 ♪ 216 00:08:51,531 --> 00:08:53,576 This is not right. 217 00:08:53,707 --> 00:08:54,664 Hey. 218 00:08:54,795 --> 00:08:57,624 Wait. I'm calling Diane. 219 00:08:57,754 --> 00:08:59,930 We have an 11:00 summons. We're five minutes late. 220 00:09:00,061 --> 00:09:01,715 I'm not going down that alley to some hidden court. 221 00:09:01,845 --> 00:09:03,717 Okay. I'll check it out and call you. 222 00:09:10,811 --> 00:09:12,160 Now where? 223 00:09:12,290 --> 00:09:14,379 I don't know. What happens in Harry Potter? 224 00:09:14,510 --> 00:09:18,035 They run their cart at a barrier or something, 225 00:09:18,166 --> 00:09:19,646 and they pop through. 226 00:09:19,776 --> 00:09:21,343 Okay, so a barrier. 227 00:09:21,473 --> 00:09:23,301 We look for a barrier. 228 00:09:30,047 --> 00:09:33,485 I feel like we should leave bread crumbs or something. 229 00:09:46,150 --> 00:09:47,456 Nine and three-quarters? 230 00:09:47,587 --> 00:09:49,763 Uh, yes... 231 00:09:49,893 --> 00:09:51,765 Through there. 232 00:09:57,901 --> 00:09:59,773 Thanks. 233 00:09:59,903 --> 00:10:01,731 [shouting in distance] 234 00:10:01,862 --> 00:10:03,385 MAN: This is not what we agreed on! 235 00:10:03,515 --> 00:10:05,387 We agreed on two minutes. You had two minutes. 236 00:10:05,517 --> 00:10:07,607 -And that's it. There's no more. -MAN 2: No, no, no. Hold on. 237 00:10:07,737 --> 00:10:09,957 WACKNER: Stop. Stop. Stop. I just want one person speaking at a time. 238 00:10:10,087 --> 00:10:12,437 MAN: Your Honor, you said I had two uninterrupted minutes to speak. 239 00:10:12,568 --> 00:10:13,917 MAN 2: And he had two minutes, I timed them. 240 00:10:14,048 --> 00:10:15,789 -30 more seconds. -Okay. Stop it. Stop it. 241 00:10:15,919 --> 00:10:18,574 How do we break a tie? Come on. 242 00:10:18,705 --> 00:10:20,532 BOTH: One, two, three. 243 00:10:20,663 --> 00:10:21,795 Good, rock over scissors. 244 00:10:21,925 --> 00:10:23,231 Closing arguments are done. 245 00:10:23,361 --> 00:10:25,146 Give me about ten minutes. I'll have a decision. 246 00:10:25,276 --> 00:10:27,975 Take a break. Are you my 11:00? 247 00:10:28,105 --> 00:10:30,151 Uh, I don't know. We have a summons. 248 00:10:30,281 --> 00:10:31,543 Come on in. You're late. 249 00:10:31,674 --> 00:10:33,633 Sorry, but is this a real court? 250 00:10:33,763 --> 00:10:35,243 Yeah. Get ready. 251 00:10:35,373 --> 00:10:37,027 Ready, Your Honor. 252 00:10:37,158 --> 00:10:40,727 Um, Your Honor, defense counsel asks that 253 00:10:40,857 --> 00:10:42,685 the court grant a continuance until such time 254 00:10:42,816 --> 00:10:44,774 -as we've been able to... -You're-you're defense counsel? 255 00:10:44,905 --> 00:10:47,777 Why do you refer to yourself in the third person? 256 00:10:47,908 --> 00:10:50,693 -I'm not actually licensed to practice law... -I'm not actually licensed 257 00:10:50,824 --> 00:10:53,653 to be a judge, so we're in the same boat. 258 00:10:53,783 --> 00:10:56,003 Mr. Schultz, please call your first witness. 259 00:10:56,133 --> 00:10:58,832 -Ready, Your Honor. -Uh, wait. Can I object? 260 00:10:58,962 --> 00:11:00,268 You can. Overruled. Mr. Schultz, call your witness. 261 00:11:00,398 --> 00:11:01,965 Your Honor, let me call the real lawyer. 262 00:11:02,096 --> 00:11:03,445 I'm not a real lawyer. 263 00:11:04,664 --> 00:11:05,882 What's your name? 264 00:11:06,013 --> 00:11:06,970 Marissa. 265 00:11:07,101 --> 00:11:09,016 Marissa... 266 00:11:09,146 --> 00:11:10,713 Do you understand the issues in this case? 267 00:11:10,844 --> 00:11:12,584 Uh-huh. 268 00:11:12,715 --> 00:11:14,108 Do you believe in your client? 269 00:11:14,238 --> 00:11:15,413 Yeah. 270 00:11:15,544 --> 00:11:16,458 You have a summons? 271 00:11:16,588 --> 00:11:18,460 Yeah. Here. 272 00:11:18,590 --> 00:11:20,767 What else you need? Let's go. 273 00:11:20,897 --> 00:11:22,464 What is this? 274 00:11:22,594 --> 00:11:24,161 I have no idea. What do you want to do? 275 00:11:24,292 --> 00:11:27,034 Well, look, that's one of the parents suing me. 276 00:11:27,164 --> 00:11:28,688 If we walk out, we lose. 277 00:11:28,818 --> 00:11:30,385 WACKNER: Why are you whispering? 278 00:11:30,515 --> 00:11:32,343 You don't think we can hear you? 279 00:11:34,302 --> 00:11:35,825 [lock buzzing] 280 00:11:35,956 --> 00:11:38,219 [door closes] 281 00:11:55,932 --> 00:11:58,282 Is there another lawyer with you? 282 00:11:58,413 --> 00:12:00,371 I'm Carmen Moyo. 283 00:12:01,851 --> 00:12:03,331 [laughs] 284 00:12:09,946 --> 00:12:11,818 Is there another lawyer to represent... 285 00:12:11,948 --> 00:12:14,211 Mr. Rivi, I'm here to make sure the prison is providing 286 00:12:14,342 --> 00:12:16,213 everything you're entitled to. 287 00:12:16,344 --> 00:12:18,041 How is the prison staff treating you? 288 00:12:18,172 --> 00:12:20,435 ¿Cómo lo está tratando el personal de la prisión? 289 00:12:26,702 --> 00:12:28,269 The Wi-Fi is bad. 290 00:12:35,755 --> 00:12:36,930 [bangs table] 291 00:12:54,034 --> 00:12:55,775 He doesn't like the food. 292 00:12:55,905 --> 00:12:57,602 It upsets his stomach. 293 00:13:07,917 --> 00:13:08,918 Uh... 294 00:13:13,357 --> 00:13:14,663 Hey. 295 00:13:21,104 --> 00:13:23,150 -[chuckles] -He asked if... 296 00:13:32,507 --> 00:13:34,509 This is not for you to say, miss. 297 00:13:34,639 --> 00:13:36,511 The prison has ordered that I translate. 298 00:14:00,883 --> 00:14:02,798 The prison will hear of this. 299 00:14:05,453 --> 00:14:07,324 [lock buzzing] 300 00:14:20,947 --> 00:14:22,862 Carmen Moyo. 301 00:14:22,992 --> 00:14:24,733 [chuckles] 302 00:14:44,231 --> 00:14:45,928 [laughs] 303 00:14:58,941 --> 00:15:00,073 ¿Que necesita? 304 00:15:18,265 --> 00:15:20,267 ♪ 305 00:15:32,496 --> 00:15:34,498 ♪ 306 00:15:57,173 --> 00:15:59,741 ♪ 307 00:16:16,062 --> 00:16:18,020 ♪ 308 00:16:37,866 --> 00:16:39,868 ♪ 309 00:16:56,711 --> 00:16:59,366 DIANE: Hey, you look great, Caleb. 310 00:16:59,496 --> 00:17:00,758 California sunshine. 311 00:17:00,889 --> 00:17:02,673 -How's the weather there? -Warm and balmy. 312 00:17:02,804 --> 00:17:04,675 Oh, here's Liz now. 313 00:17:04,806 --> 00:17:06,286 I didn't tell her you became available. 314 00:17:06,416 --> 00:17:08,418 -So, she'll be surprised. -Yeah, she will. 315 00:17:08,549 --> 00:17:10,681 Liz, look who the headhunter dragged in. 316 00:17:10,812 --> 00:17:12,509 Yeah. Hey, Caleb. 317 00:17:12,640 --> 00:17:14,207 Uh, how are you? 318 00:17:14,337 --> 00:17:15,469 Good, Liz. How are you? 319 00:17:15,599 --> 00:17:16,818 Good. Yeah... 320 00:17:16,948 --> 00:17:18,733 Um, where are you? 321 00:17:18,863 --> 00:17:20,039 Santa Barbara. 322 00:17:20,169 --> 00:17:21,344 I've been out here for the pandemic. 323 00:17:21,475 --> 00:17:22,693 -My family's here. -Oh. 324 00:17:22,824 --> 00:17:24,086 Oh, and are they good? 325 00:17:24,217 --> 00:17:25,435 Mm-hmm. Yeah, healthy. Good. 326 00:17:25,566 --> 00:17:27,046 -Thank you. -Good. 327 00:17:27,176 --> 00:17:28,743 You look good. 328 00:17:29,787 --> 00:17:31,528 Thank you. So do you. 329 00:17:31,659 --> 00:17:33,530 [both chuckling] 330 00:17:33,661 --> 00:17:35,837 -I was surprised to get the call... -I-- Yeah, it's just... 331 00:17:35,967 --> 00:17:37,491 It's-- Oh, I'm sorry. Go ahead. 332 00:17:37,621 --> 00:17:39,362 -No. No. You. -No, no, no, no, no. You were saying 333 00:17:39,493 --> 00:17:41,451 -something about you were surprised? -Yeah. 334 00:17:41,582 --> 00:17:43,758 I was surprised to get the call about this position opening. 335 00:17:43,888 --> 00:17:45,455 Oh, yes. Uh... 336 00:17:45,586 --> 00:17:47,196 I think our headhunter is just looking for people 337 00:17:47,327 --> 00:17:48,676 that we are familiar with. 338 00:17:48,806 --> 00:17:50,286 Okay. 339 00:17:50,417 --> 00:17:52,941 Well, I would love to be given a hearing. 340 00:17:53,072 --> 00:17:55,291 And we'd love to give it to you. 341 00:17:55,422 --> 00:17:57,902 Uh, how do you do with family law? 342 00:17:58,033 --> 00:17:59,904 [phone ringing] 343 00:18:00,035 --> 00:18:01,471 Uh-oh. I better take this. 344 00:18:01,602 --> 00:18:03,517 Um, you two talk. 345 00:18:03,647 --> 00:18:05,432 [door opens, closes] 346 00:18:05,562 --> 00:18:08,696 Uh, look. I-I understand if this is a bad idea. 347 00:18:08,826 --> 00:18:10,828 [clears throat] When I got the call, 348 00:18:10,959 --> 00:18:12,700 I thought it was you reaching out. 349 00:18:12,830 --> 00:18:15,224 Oh. I-I should've reached out. 350 00:18:15,355 --> 00:18:16,747 I just... 351 00:18:16,878 --> 00:18:19,533 -You know, things ended so... -Weird? 352 00:18:19,663 --> 00:18:22,623 -Abruptly. -Um, you're in the room alone, right? 353 00:18:22,753 --> 00:18:24,103 Uh... 354 00:18:24,233 --> 00:18:26,453 -Yes. -Look, can we, um... 355 00:18:27,497 --> 00:18:30,979 Can-can we just act like we never slept with each other? 356 00:18:32,241 --> 00:18:33,634 Can you? 357 00:18:33,764 --> 00:18:35,592 I'm the employee. Of course I can. 358 00:18:38,334 --> 00:18:40,119 Well, uh, do you really... 359 00:18:41,120 --> 00:18:42,599 Do you really want the job? 360 00:18:42,730 --> 00:18:44,993 I do. I liked the firm. 361 00:18:45,124 --> 00:18:47,300 I liked what the firm stood for. 362 00:18:47,430 --> 00:18:49,258 Okay. 363 00:18:49,389 --> 00:18:52,087 Okay. Well, we will, um... 364 00:18:52,218 --> 00:18:53,306 ♪ 365 00:18:53,436 --> 00:18:54,959 Let us talk about it. 366 00:18:55,090 --> 00:18:56,135 Good. 367 00:18:56,265 --> 00:18:58,528 And, Liz, if it doesn't work out, 368 00:18:58,659 --> 00:19:00,400 I get it. No hard feelings. 369 00:19:02,271 --> 00:19:05,013 Oh, okay. Start again. 370 00:19:05,144 --> 00:19:06,275 What? 371 00:19:06,406 --> 00:19:08,190 There's a court behind the court 372 00:19:08,321 --> 00:19:09,844 that's adjudicating Hedger's case. 373 00:19:11,498 --> 00:19:12,716 I don't understand. 374 00:19:12,847 --> 00:19:14,805 Is it a mediation court? 375 00:19:14,936 --> 00:19:17,025 -No, it's a court someone invented. -Well, then I... 376 00:19:17,156 --> 00:19:19,593 [scoffs] Why are we there? 377 00:19:19,723 --> 00:19:21,899 -Because the plaintiff is there with an attorney. -But wait. 378 00:19:22,030 --> 00:19:24,902 If it has no power, and it has no jurisdiction, 379 00:19:25,033 --> 00:19:26,295 what does it have? 380 00:19:26,426 --> 00:19:27,731 A judge in a robe. 381 00:19:27,862 --> 00:19:29,646 NELL: I'm suing 382 00:19:29,777 --> 00:19:31,126 because she said she would educate our kids 383 00:19:31,257 --> 00:19:32,345 during the pandemic, 384 00:19:32,475 --> 00:19:34,869 but it didn't turn out like we expected. 385 00:19:34,999 --> 00:19:36,610 SCHULTZ: You contacted the defendant, Toni Hedger, 386 00:19:36,740 --> 00:19:38,612 when the public schools closed down? 387 00:19:38,742 --> 00:19:40,744 Yes. We heard she was a private school teacher 388 00:19:40,875 --> 00:19:43,182 who had started this company, Poducation. 389 00:19:43,312 --> 00:19:46,054 It was going to be a small group of kids, all COVID-safe, 390 00:19:46,185 --> 00:19:47,273 so that they wouldn't fall behind. 391 00:19:47,403 --> 00:19:48,578 So, what was the problem? 392 00:19:48,709 --> 00:19:50,580 We didn't know she'd be teaching socialism. 393 00:19:50,711 --> 00:19:52,713 -Oh, please. -You'll get your turn. 394 00:19:52,843 --> 00:19:54,062 SCHULTZ: Could you elaborate? 395 00:19:54,193 --> 00:19:55,846 Suddenly, my daughter came home judging us. 396 00:19:55,977 --> 00:19:57,587 She calls me a Karen. 397 00:19:57,718 --> 00:19:59,894 She said that we were useless rich people 398 00:20:00,024 --> 00:20:01,765 who reinforce white supremacy. 399 00:20:01,896 --> 00:20:03,550 She said we were like the family from Parasite, 400 00:20:03,680 --> 00:20:04,768 who don't even see people suffering 401 00:20:04,899 --> 00:20:05,856 right under their noses. 402 00:20:05,987 --> 00:20:07,336 SCHULTZ: So, all you're asking, 403 00:20:07,467 --> 00:20:09,686 is that your $60,000 for the year be refunded? 404 00:20:09,817 --> 00:20:11,949 -NELL: Exactly. -Sounds reasonable. 405 00:20:12,950 --> 00:20:14,082 Objection. 406 00:20:14,213 --> 00:20:16,650 On what grounds? 407 00:20:17,781 --> 00:20:19,957 The judge can decide for himself what is reasonable. 408 00:20:20,088 --> 00:20:21,655 He doesn't need you to decide for him. 409 00:20:21,785 --> 00:20:23,483 -Come on. -Actually, that's a good point. 410 00:20:23,613 --> 00:20:24,962 I don't need your color commentary, Counselor. 411 00:20:25,093 --> 00:20:27,095 Sustained. Any other questions? 412 00:20:27,226 --> 00:20:29,489 SCHULTZ: No, Your Honor, but just so you know, 413 00:20:29,619 --> 00:20:31,317 -I wasn't trying to influence... -Don't dig yourself deeper. 414 00:20:31,447 --> 00:20:33,623 Just sit down. Okay, you. Go. 415 00:20:38,672 --> 00:20:40,587 Your Honor, my chief counsel is in transit. 416 00:20:40,717 --> 00:20:41,936 If you could give us 20 minutes. 417 00:20:42,066 --> 00:20:43,981 No, but I can rule right now 418 00:20:44,112 --> 00:20:46,636 -if you're not ready to go. -Nope. We're ready. 419 00:20:53,121 --> 00:20:54,731 So... 420 00:20:54,862 --> 00:20:56,777 Ma'am. 421 00:20:56,907 --> 00:20:58,996 Good morning. [chuckles] 422 00:20:59,127 --> 00:21:00,650 Hello. 423 00:21:00,781 --> 00:21:02,913 You claim that you... 424 00:21:03,044 --> 00:21:04,785 what again? 425 00:21:04,915 --> 00:21:06,265 That-that my client 426 00:21:06,395 --> 00:21:08,179 -is teaching socialism? -Yes. 427 00:21:08,310 --> 00:21:10,356 And I didn't sign up for that. 428 00:21:10,486 --> 00:21:13,446 Your Honor, this is a sorry state of affairs. 429 00:21:13,576 --> 00:21:15,622 Mr.... 430 00:21:15,752 --> 00:21:17,145 Schlepp? 431 00:21:17,276 --> 00:21:18,842 Schultz. 432 00:21:18,973 --> 00:21:20,235 Schultz, right. 433 00:21:20,366 --> 00:21:23,020 He says he hopes you find justice. 434 00:21:23,151 --> 00:21:25,980 Well, I think that's what we're all looking for, and... 435 00:21:26,110 --> 00:21:29,853 as George Clooney so eloquently put it, 436 00:21:29,984 --> 00:21:32,291 after the tragic death of Princess Diana, 437 00:21:32,421 --> 00:21:34,815 "Who should we see about that?" 438 00:21:34,945 --> 00:21:36,295 Ms. Hedger? Is she the proper focus of our ire? 439 00:21:36,425 --> 00:21:38,993 Kid, look, I hate speeches, 440 00:21:39,123 --> 00:21:40,473 unless I'm giving them. 441 00:21:40,603 --> 00:21:42,083 And even then, I'm just trying to stall. 442 00:21:42,213 --> 00:21:43,302 So... 443 00:21:43,432 --> 00:21:45,042 [laughter] 444 00:21:47,741 --> 00:21:50,309 And if you have nothing to ask the witness, uh, 445 00:21:50,439 --> 00:21:52,702 sit the hell down. This is not the kind of court 446 00:21:52,833 --> 00:21:55,009 where you can just run out the clock. 447 00:21:55,139 --> 00:21:56,445 Ms. Fulton... 448 00:21:58,534 --> 00:22:01,972 When did you realize that my client was teaching socialism? 449 00:22:02,103 --> 00:22:03,974 When my daughter went on about Parasite. 450 00:22:04,105 --> 00:22:06,325 I see. And she got that from my client's school? 451 00:22:06,455 --> 00:22:07,978 From her pod, yes. 452 00:22:08,109 --> 00:22:10,198 That's why I want my $60,000 back... 453 00:22:10,329 --> 00:22:13,070 -So your daughter loved that movie, Parasite? -She did. 454 00:22:13,201 --> 00:22:14,811 -But you didn't? -It was all right. 455 00:22:14,942 --> 00:22:17,423 -The ending was a bit violent. -Yeah. 456 00:22:17,553 --> 00:22:20,164 -It upset me. -All that knifing on the lawn. 457 00:22:20,295 --> 00:22:22,732 -NELL: Awful. -So you and your daughter must've had different reactions 458 00:22:22,863 --> 00:22:25,518 when it won the Academy Award for Best Picture? 459 00:22:25,648 --> 00:22:26,823 NELL: We did. 460 00:22:26,954 --> 00:22:29,130 She was dancing around, rubbing my nose in it. 461 00:22:29,260 --> 00:22:30,261 Aha! 462 00:22:32,046 --> 00:22:35,136 The Academy Awards were held in February of 2020, 463 00:22:35,266 --> 00:22:37,834 a month before schools shut down. 464 00:22:37,965 --> 00:22:39,619 If your daughter thinks you're like the people in Parasite, 465 00:22:39,749 --> 00:22:42,273 she couldn't have gotten that from Ms. Hedger 466 00:22:42,404 --> 00:22:43,710 because the teaching pod didn't yet exist. 467 00:22:43,840 --> 00:22:44,885 Objection. Counselor is putting words 468 00:22:45,015 --> 00:22:46,103 in my client's mouth. 469 00:22:46,234 --> 00:22:48,236 Do you have better words for your client? 470 00:22:51,370 --> 00:22:53,241 Okay, Dean. Put it on the board. 471 00:22:53,372 --> 00:22:54,547 -[applause] -One-zero. 472 00:22:57,550 --> 00:22:59,160 [laughs] 473 00:23:03,599 --> 00:23:06,167 Your Honor, I move for a brief recess. 474 00:23:07,298 --> 00:23:09,257 [lock buzzing] 475 00:23:09,388 --> 00:23:10,737 Thank you. 476 00:23:16,569 --> 00:23:19,049 -That was longer than I thought. -He had a lot to say. 477 00:23:19,180 --> 00:23:21,269 -About what? -Uh, Wi-Fi. 478 00:23:21,400 --> 00:23:24,751 -A half hour about Wi-Fi? -And-and food. 479 00:23:24,881 --> 00:23:26,840 -He doesn't like the food. -And what did you say? 480 00:23:26,970 --> 00:23:29,103 I said I would bring his concerns to the prison. 481 00:23:31,322 --> 00:23:32,454 That's it? 482 00:23:33,803 --> 00:23:34,804 I sat. 483 00:23:34,935 --> 00:23:36,066 I listened. 484 00:23:36,197 --> 00:23:37,764 I left. 485 00:23:37,894 --> 00:23:39,287 What else? 486 00:23:40,549 --> 00:23:42,986 I don't understand. What is this? 487 00:23:43,117 --> 00:23:45,424 -I have no idea. -Then why are you arguing here? 488 00:23:45,554 --> 00:23:48,122 Why are you arguing at all? You're not a lawyer. 489 00:23:48,252 --> 00:23:51,255 -If I didn't argue, we were gonna lose. -Lose what? 490 00:23:51,386 --> 00:23:54,215 This is not a court. We're in the back of a Copy Coop. 491 00:23:54,345 --> 00:23:56,086 And what is William Schultz doing here? 492 00:23:56,217 --> 00:23:59,438 -He's representing the plaintiff. -Okay. I'm losing my mind. 493 00:23:59,568 --> 00:24:01,135 Look, this is not legal. 494 00:24:01,265 --> 00:24:02,353 We have got to get out of here. 495 00:24:02,484 --> 00:24:05,182 No. I don't want to. 496 00:24:06,270 --> 00:24:09,186 Toni, whatever happens here, it's irrelevant. 497 00:24:09,317 --> 00:24:11,362 It doesn't matter if we win or lose. 498 00:24:11,493 --> 00:24:12,755 Look. 499 00:24:12,886 --> 00:24:15,497 Those are some of the other parents suing me. 500 00:24:15,628 --> 00:24:17,107 They're seeing how this case goes. 501 00:24:17,238 --> 00:24:19,632 Which is why we don't want to lose here. 502 00:24:19,762 --> 00:24:20,981 So let's not. 503 00:24:21,111 --> 00:24:23,505 Look, I like this judge. 504 00:24:23,636 --> 00:24:24,811 ♪ Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?♪ 505 00:24:24,941 --> 00:24:27,466 He's better than the judges in real court. 506 00:24:27,596 --> 00:24:29,859 That's the point, it's not real. 507 00:24:29,990 --> 00:24:32,035 Diane, what is real? 508 00:24:32,166 --> 00:24:34,908 I have spent the last eight months 509 00:24:35,038 --> 00:24:36,518 going from one deposition to another, 510 00:24:36,649 --> 00:24:38,738 and nothing ever happens. 511 00:24:38,868 --> 00:24:42,045 It just keeps getting delayed and pushed, 512 00:24:42,176 --> 00:24:44,221 and I can't get on with my life. 513 00:24:44,352 --> 00:24:47,529 This is reality to me. 514 00:24:48,748 --> 00:24:50,837 I want you to win the case here. 515 00:24:56,277 --> 00:24:57,539 DIANE: William. 516 00:24:58,714 --> 00:25:00,107 What are you doing here? 517 00:25:00,237 --> 00:25:02,022 I'm wondering whether to eat this. 518 00:25:02,152 --> 00:25:03,850 Or was that an existential question? 519 00:25:03,980 --> 00:25:05,591 No. I meant, you're a real lawyer. 520 00:25:05,721 --> 00:25:07,506 What are you doing here? 521 00:25:07,636 --> 00:25:08,985 I'm getting paid. 522 00:25:09,116 --> 00:25:11,727 Business is down, except for everything in bankruptcy 523 00:25:11,858 --> 00:25:14,513 and court dockets are backlogged into next year. 524 00:25:14,643 --> 00:25:16,906 If clients want to pay to resolve their differences 525 00:25:17,037 --> 00:25:19,779 in crazy-court, what's the downside? 526 00:25:19,909 --> 00:25:21,084 You're treating this like arbitration? 527 00:25:21,215 --> 00:25:23,609 If we agree to be bound by Judge Wacko, 528 00:25:23,739 --> 00:25:25,698 this is arbitration. 529 00:25:27,613 --> 00:25:29,702 I don't understand anything anymore. 530 00:25:29,832 --> 00:25:31,094 Sure you do. 531 00:25:31,225 --> 00:25:32,879 That's why this is throwing you. 532 00:25:33,009 --> 00:25:35,925 Welcome to 2021. 533 00:25:38,449 --> 00:25:40,234 MITCHELL: I was grateful for the teaching job during COVID. 534 00:25:40,364 --> 00:25:41,844 I've got to put food on the table, 535 00:25:41,975 --> 00:25:44,020 but I also have my principles. 536 00:25:44,151 --> 00:25:46,501 You didn't feel like you could live by your principles 537 00:25:46,632 --> 00:25:48,242 while working for Poducation? 538 00:25:48,372 --> 00:25:50,505 Well, look, Toni doesn't tolerate anyone 539 00:25:50,636 --> 00:25:51,941 to the right of Noam Chomsky. 540 00:25:52,072 --> 00:25:53,552 One Ayn Rand assignment, and I was out. 541 00:25:53,682 --> 00:25:55,249 He quit and left me in the lurch. 542 00:25:55,379 --> 00:25:56,555 SCHULTZ: Other than firing you, 543 00:25:56,685 --> 00:25:58,905 how else did Toni show her political leanings? 544 00:25:59,035 --> 00:26:01,560 One of the other teachers, Janice, said that 545 00:26:01,690 --> 00:26:03,562 another teacher, Stuart, heard Toni say, 546 00:26:03,692 --> 00:26:05,564 "You got to brainwash these rich brats..." 547 00:26:05,694 --> 00:26:07,566 Objection. Hearsay. 548 00:26:07,696 --> 00:26:10,699 -Oh, I don't care. Go on. -Sir? 549 00:26:10,830 --> 00:26:12,266 Your Honor. 550 00:26:13,441 --> 00:26:15,922 Your Honor, the hearsay rule prevents gossip 551 00:26:16,052 --> 00:26:17,793 from being used as evidence. 552 00:26:17,924 --> 00:26:20,230 How can you weigh the truth of a statement, 553 00:26:20,361 --> 00:26:22,798 -unless it's made under oath? -The same way I do in life. 554 00:26:22,929 --> 00:26:23,799 The same way you do. 555 00:26:23,930 --> 00:26:25,496 You use your brains. 556 00:26:26,497 --> 00:26:28,282 So, did you say, 557 00:26:28,412 --> 00:26:30,197 -"You got to brainwash these rich brats"? -No. 558 00:26:30,327 --> 00:26:31,764 Yes, you did. 559 00:26:31,894 --> 00:26:33,896 No, I didn't, and you didn't even hear it yourself. 560 00:26:34,027 --> 00:26:36,029 You said someone heard it from someone... 561 00:26:36,159 --> 00:26:38,031 Well, they were both teachers that I trusted. 562 00:26:38,161 --> 00:26:39,685 You tried to get more pay, 563 00:26:39,815 --> 00:26:42,122 and when I tried to hold you to your contract, you quit. 564 00:26:42,252 --> 00:26:44,167 I quit because of your new political emphasis. 565 00:26:44,298 --> 00:26:45,908 There was no political emphasis! 566 00:26:46,039 --> 00:26:48,389 You said that you couldn't trust anybody who voted Republican. 567 00:26:48,519 --> 00:26:51,261 -No. That-that wasn't what I said. -What did you say? 568 00:26:51,392 --> 00:26:53,524 -Your Honor, may I have a moment to confer? -No. 569 00:26:53,655 --> 00:26:56,615 I like the truth that is found in sudden utterances. 570 00:26:58,442 --> 00:26:59,835 What did you say? 571 00:26:59,966 --> 00:27:02,577 We were talking about the Conways, 572 00:27:02,708 --> 00:27:04,187 and I said, 573 00:27:04,318 --> 00:27:07,974 I couldn't fall in love with anyone who voted for Trump. 574 00:27:08,104 --> 00:27:09,976 That's all. 575 00:27:13,719 --> 00:27:16,156 Go ahead, Dean. 576 00:27:16,286 --> 00:27:17,592 -One for the P's. -Your Honor, 577 00:27:17,723 --> 00:27:20,334 that has nothing to do with this case. 578 00:27:20,464 --> 00:27:22,945 It is a private belief held by my client. 579 00:27:23,076 --> 00:27:25,513 A belief that is shared by most of the country... 580 00:27:25,644 --> 00:27:26,732 And do you share it? 581 00:27:26,862 --> 00:27:28,255 I'm not the question. 582 00:27:28,385 --> 00:27:31,084 The question is whether a school administrator's 583 00:27:31,214 --> 00:27:34,653 -private belief determines the value of her... -Hold it. Stop. 584 00:27:34,783 --> 00:27:36,393 It's-it's one to one. 585 00:27:36,524 --> 00:27:38,613 You haven't lost anything. 586 00:27:38,744 --> 00:27:41,398 I think, for your own benefit, 587 00:27:41,529 --> 00:27:44,097 you should let your cocounsel argue for you. 588 00:27:45,272 --> 00:27:46,665 My cocounsel? 589 00:27:46,795 --> 00:27:48,101 Marissa. 590 00:27:49,363 --> 00:27:51,321 Your Honor, 591 00:27:51,452 --> 00:27:53,019 Marissa is not a lawyer. 592 00:27:53,149 --> 00:27:54,629 Well, I'm not a judge. 593 00:27:54,760 --> 00:27:57,066 -Time to close up shop for the day. -[bell dings] 594 00:27:57,197 --> 00:27:59,634 You got a validation, uh, stamp right here. 595 00:27:59,765 --> 00:28:02,419 Uh, have a nice, uh, you know... 596 00:28:02,550 --> 00:28:05,161 Find out what this judge is about. 597 00:28:05,292 --> 00:28:06,989 Okay. 598 00:28:10,210 --> 00:28:13,039 About ten more minutes, I'm-a go and lock up. 599 00:28:13,169 --> 00:28:15,302 JAY: So how long has this been going on? 600 00:28:15,432 --> 00:28:16,912 -Two months. -You're kidding. 601 00:28:17,043 --> 00:28:19,175 -It's insane. -It's crazy, right? 602 00:28:19,306 --> 00:28:20,524 How did you get involved? 603 00:28:20,655 --> 00:28:21,917 Mm. 604 00:28:22,048 --> 00:28:24,093 So, I was working at the courts when COVID hit, 605 00:28:24,224 --> 00:28:25,834 then I was out of a job. 606 00:28:25,965 --> 00:28:27,183 And Wackner hired you? 607 00:28:27,314 --> 00:28:28,576 Yeah, man. Same salary. 608 00:28:28,707 --> 00:28:30,360 -Same number of hours. -Mm. 609 00:28:31,405 --> 00:28:32,711 Why's he doing it? 610 00:28:32,841 --> 00:28:34,016 -What? This court? -Mm-hmm. 611 00:28:35,409 --> 00:28:36,715 You ever seen Watts Towers? 612 00:28:36,845 --> 00:28:38,891 No. What's that? 613 00:28:39,021 --> 00:28:40,980 I got some relatives that live near there, man. 614 00:28:41,110 --> 00:28:43,983 It's just these towers this guy built in Watts. 615 00:28:44,113 --> 00:28:45,419 In his spare time. 616 00:28:45,549 --> 00:28:47,682 Got it in his head to build something beautiful. 617 00:28:47,813 --> 00:28:49,640 And it is. 618 00:28:50,772 --> 00:28:53,122 -I think that's what Wackner's doing. -Mm. 619 00:28:53,253 --> 00:28:54,820 Building something in his spare time, 620 00:28:54,950 --> 00:28:56,735 because he thinks he can do it better. 621 00:28:56,865 --> 00:28:58,737 And people don't trust the system 622 00:28:58,867 --> 00:29:02,044 since it costs a lot to win and even more to lose. 623 00:29:02,175 --> 00:29:03,654 Man, what is that? 624 00:29:03,785 --> 00:29:05,744 -Grateful Dead. -Aw... 625 00:29:05,874 --> 00:29:09,399 [laughs]: Yeah, he sings it all the time, man. 626 00:29:09,530 --> 00:29:13,969 ♪ You and me bound to spend some time wondering♪ 627 00:29:14,100 --> 00:29:15,971 ♪ What to choose.♪ 628 00:29:16,102 --> 00:29:18,713 -Mm. Mm-mm. Mm-mm. -[laughs] Oh! 629 00:29:18,844 --> 00:29:21,324 Hey, he knows what to choose. 630 00:29:23,500 --> 00:29:24,937 [lock buzzing] 631 00:29:27,809 --> 00:29:29,115 Carmen Moyo. 632 00:29:32,161 --> 00:29:33,902 I'm not your lawyer 633 00:29:34,033 --> 00:29:35,861 so this whole session is subject to surveillance. 634 00:29:35,991 --> 00:29:37,863 -That's why that chirping you hear. -[chirping] 635 00:29:39,168 --> 00:29:40,735 [chirps] 636 00:29:41,780 --> 00:29:43,869 Then get the fuck out of here. 637 00:29:43,999 --> 00:29:45,696 I'm Oscar Rivi's lawyer. 638 00:29:54,401 --> 00:29:56,142 What does he need? 639 00:29:57,491 --> 00:30:01,364 My client has been prosecuted for a murder he did not commit. 640 00:30:01,495 --> 00:30:05,151 -Is that really what he said? -I need you to let me speak. 641 00:30:05,281 --> 00:30:07,849 Rivi knows you're looking at 30 years for murder one. 642 00:30:07,980 --> 00:30:10,417 And he knows you have information 643 00:30:10,547 --> 00:30:12,549 -that could exonerate him. -Are you fucking... 644 00:30:12,680 --> 00:30:14,203 That testimony 645 00:30:14,334 --> 00:30:16,292 would make your time go much easier at Statesville. 646 00:30:16,423 --> 00:30:18,207 He knows how time goes hard, 647 00:30:18,338 --> 00:30:21,776 and it goes easier when you have a clean conscience. 648 00:30:24,170 --> 00:30:25,954 Who are you? 649 00:30:26,085 --> 00:30:27,826 I told you. 650 00:30:27,956 --> 00:30:29,958 I'm Oscar Rivi's attorney. 651 00:30:30,089 --> 00:30:32,439 -And how old are you? -28. 652 00:30:32,569 --> 00:30:34,093 So you're telling me... 653 00:30:34,223 --> 00:30:35,703 I'm not telling you anything. 654 00:30:35,834 --> 00:30:38,358 I'm just making the obvious clear. 655 00:30:38,488 --> 00:30:41,361 There are people in the Statesville Christian community 656 00:30:41,491 --> 00:30:45,060 that can help you if you want to come clean with God. 657 00:30:48,629 --> 00:30:50,587 You're just a little girl. 658 00:30:50,718 --> 00:30:52,024 I am. 659 00:30:52,154 --> 00:30:54,330 But I know how God works. 660 00:30:58,508 --> 00:31:00,423 Okay. 661 00:31:00,554 --> 00:31:02,338 -Tell Rivi... -No. 662 00:31:02,469 --> 00:31:03,862 I'm not telling him anything. 663 00:31:03,992 --> 00:31:05,733 I'm leaving now. 664 00:31:09,084 --> 00:31:10,433 Thank you for listening. 665 00:31:13,784 --> 00:31:15,743 [lock buzzing] 666 00:31:15,874 --> 00:31:17,832 [door closes] 667 00:31:19,051 --> 00:31:20,661 [phone ringing] 668 00:31:21,662 --> 00:31:22,881 Hello? 669 00:31:23,011 --> 00:31:25,013 CHARLES: Is this the great Elizabeth Reddick? 670 00:31:25,144 --> 00:31:27,146 Well, I don't know about great, but yes. 671 00:31:27,276 --> 00:31:29,409 This is Charles Lester. 672 00:31:29,539 --> 00:31:30,801 Ah, Mr. Lester. Yes. 673 00:31:30,932 --> 00:31:33,804 You are a lawyer representing, um... 674 00:31:35,241 --> 00:31:36,720 Uh, I'm sorry. Who again? 675 00:31:36,851 --> 00:31:39,158 Ah, how quickly they forget. 676 00:31:39,288 --> 00:31:42,030 I represent Mr. Rivi. 677 00:31:42,161 --> 00:31:44,032 Not his lawyer. His business manager. 678 00:31:44,163 --> 00:31:45,468 Yes. Yes, yes, yes. 679 00:31:45,599 --> 00:31:47,514 I believe we just had our biannual meeting 680 00:31:47,644 --> 00:31:48,863 with Mr. Rivi. 681 00:31:48,994 --> 00:31:52,388 You did, and that is the point of my call. 682 00:31:52,519 --> 00:31:55,478 Mr. Rivi only wants to meet, 683 00:31:55,609 --> 00:31:57,524 from this moment on, 684 00:31:57,654 --> 00:32:00,309 with the lawyer Carmen Moyo. 685 00:32:02,181 --> 00:32:03,660 I don't understand. 686 00:32:03,791 --> 00:32:07,577 He doesn't like the, uh, partner who was sent. 687 00:32:07,708 --> 00:32:10,711 Barry... something. He doesn't want 688 00:32:10,841 --> 00:32:12,104 to see him anymore. 689 00:32:12,234 --> 00:32:14,628 And he wants all his business holdings 690 00:32:14,758 --> 00:32:16,847 transferred through Ms. Moyo. 691 00:32:16,978 --> 00:32:18,849 But she's, uh... 692 00:32:18,980 --> 00:32:20,460 Mr. Lester, uh... 693 00:32:20,590 --> 00:32:22,941 Carmen Moyo is a first-year associate. 694 00:32:23,071 --> 00:32:24,638 She's only been with us two days. 695 00:32:24,768 --> 00:32:27,380 Is there some problem with my client's request? 696 00:32:27,510 --> 00:32:29,077 No. 697 00:32:29,208 --> 00:32:32,167 No. No. No. It's just that she's very young. 698 00:32:32,298 --> 00:32:35,040 Very young. She's just out of law school. 699 00:32:35,170 --> 00:32:39,392 He wants her as his only lawyer. 700 00:32:39,522 --> 00:32:41,089 Is there any problem with that? 701 00:32:41,220 --> 00:32:44,092 Mr. Lester, let me speak to my team. 702 00:32:44,223 --> 00:32:46,225 We-we like to offer our top clients more services 703 00:32:46,355 --> 00:32:47,922 -than one lawyer can provide... -Liz. 704 00:32:48,053 --> 00:32:51,186 I've been working with my client for five years now. 705 00:32:51,317 --> 00:32:53,014 He knows what he wants. 706 00:32:53,145 --> 00:32:54,929 He knows his mind. 707 00:32:55,060 --> 00:32:56,887 So, uh, make it happen, 708 00:32:57,018 --> 00:33:01,153 or you and I'll be having a more unpleasant conversation. 709 00:33:01,283 --> 00:33:02,806 [chuckles] 710 00:33:04,765 --> 00:33:06,506 Mr. Lester, where are you? 711 00:33:06,636 --> 00:33:08,638 -Can I call you back? -I am at the... 712 00:33:08,769 --> 00:33:10,597 only pay phone in Chicago. 713 00:33:10,727 --> 00:33:12,729 I'll call you back. 714 00:33:12,860 --> 00:33:14,731 [dial tone] 715 00:33:28,528 --> 00:33:30,486 ["Ripple" by Grateful Dead playing] 716 00:33:30,617 --> 00:33:32,575 ♪ 717 00:33:40,801 --> 00:33:43,325 ♪ If my words did glow♪ 718 00:33:45,414 --> 00:33:48,417 ♪ With the gold of sunshine...♪ 719 00:33:48,548 --> 00:33:49,810 Hey. 720 00:33:49,940 --> 00:33:51,290 Hey... 721 00:33:51,420 --> 00:33:53,031 ♪ Were played...♪ 722 00:33:53,161 --> 00:33:54,902 Expanding your tastes? 723 00:33:55,033 --> 00:33:57,209 [chuckles] It's for work. 724 00:33:57,339 --> 00:33:59,124 ♪ Hear my voice♪ 725 00:34:00,473 --> 00:34:01,387 ♪ Come through...♪ 726 00:34:01,517 --> 00:34:02,562 Kurt? 727 00:34:04,129 --> 00:34:06,261 Do you think I should give up my name partnership 728 00:34:06,392 --> 00:34:09,003 -at the firm? -What? 729 00:34:09,134 --> 00:34:12,137 I'm getting pressure to give up my top opinion at the firm. 730 00:34:12,267 --> 00:34:13,703 Your opinion? 731 00:34:13,834 --> 00:34:15,009 What? 732 00:34:15,140 --> 00:34:17,011 You said your "top opinion." 733 00:34:17,142 --> 00:34:19,405 No, my-my top position. 734 00:34:19,535 --> 00:34:21,189 I'm white. 735 00:34:21,320 --> 00:34:23,844 The firm is supposed to be Black. 736 00:34:23,974 --> 00:34:25,933 And with Adrian gone, 737 00:34:26,064 --> 00:34:27,326 the optics... 738 00:34:27,456 --> 00:34:28,762 Optics. 739 00:34:28,892 --> 00:34:30,938 Are you the best lawyer there? 740 00:34:31,069 --> 00:34:33,288 I'm... no. 741 00:34:33,419 --> 00:34:35,073 Well, okay. I'm one of the best. 742 00:34:35,203 --> 00:34:36,770 But that's not what this is about. 743 00:34:36,900 --> 00:34:40,817 It's a bad look having a Black law firm with a white leader. 744 00:34:40,948 --> 00:34:42,906 -And I want to do what's right. -Diane... 745 00:34:43,037 --> 00:34:44,952 You and I disagree on so much. 746 00:34:45,083 --> 00:34:47,650 You obviously ask my opinion because you know 747 00:34:47,781 --> 00:34:50,088 that I will argue something you know you won't. 748 00:34:50,218 --> 00:34:51,567 Which is? 749 00:34:51,698 --> 00:34:53,091 [exhales sharply] 750 00:34:53,221 --> 00:34:56,355 Identity politics is destroying America. 751 00:34:56,485 --> 00:34:57,486 You knew I'd argue that. 752 00:34:57,617 --> 00:34:58,879 It's making everything about race. 753 00:34:59,009 --> 00:35:00,489 Because it has to be about race 754 00:35:00,620 --> 00:35:02,012 until it's about equality. 755 00:35:03,579 --> 00:35:05,146 Equality doesn't come through more obsession with race. 756 00:35:05,277 --> 00:35:07,017 It comes from elevating talent over mediocrity. 757 00:35:07,148 --> 00:35:08,802 Oh, come on, Kurt. You and I both know 758 00:35:08,932 --> 00:35:10,499 that white mediocrity is the default position. 759 00:35:10,630 --> 00:35:13,111 Every manager hires who he knows. 760 00:35:13,241 --> 00:35:15,113 Well, then you're right. 761 00:35:15,243 --> 00:35:17,637 Step aside. You shouldn't be leading that firm. 762 00:35:19,639 --> 00:35:20,770 Really? 763 00:35:21,815 --> 00:35:23,860 [scoffs] I'm taking a shower. 764 00:35:26,428 --> 00:35:28,691 [sighs] 765 00:35:28,822 --> 00:35:31,607 [indistinct chatter] 766 00:35:37,831 --> 00:35:39,789 You wanted to see me? 767 00:35:39,920 --> 00:35:42,879 Carmen, yes. Come in. 768 00:35:43,010 --> 00:35:45,055 Go ahead, take a seat. 769 00:35:46,753 --> 00:35:49,625 So, how is life at Reddick/Lockhart? 770 00:35:49,756 --> 00:35:51,801 Did I do something wrong? 771 00:35:51,932 --> 00:35:53,412 No. No. No, no. 772 00:35:53,542 --> 00:35:55,849 I just want to see how, how things are going. 773 00:35:55,979 --> 00:35:58,765 Uh, I like it here. 774 00:35:58,895 --> 00:36:01,420 There's nothing to compare it to except law school, 775 00:36:01,550 --> 00:36:04,292 but it's great to be out of the legal clinics. 776 00:36:04,423 --> 00:36:08,166 At a certain point, simulation feels like a waste of time. 777 00:36:08,296 --> 00:36:09,428 I'd rather be in the thick of it. 778 00:36:09,558 --> 00:36:11,604 And now you are. 779 00:36:11,734 --> 00:36:14,781 I know you're working with Barry on the Rivi maintenance. 780 00:36:14,911 --> 00:36:17,436 Yes. It's a-a wonderful opportunity. 781 00:36:17,566 --> 00:36:21,527 Uh, Rivi's manager has requested that, uh, 782 00:36:21,657 --> 00:36:24,573 -you take on a larger role. -Really? 783 00:36:24,704 --> 00:36:27,837 Yeah. Rivi wants you to be his only lawyer. 784 00:36:28,795 --> 00:36:31,537 I don't know what to say. That's, um... 785 00:36:31,667 --> 00:36:32,886 surprising. 786 00:36:33,016 --> 00:36:36,194 See, Rivi has an unbelievable amount of, uh, 787 00:36:36,324 --> 00:36:37,717 charisma. 788 00:36:37,847 --> 00:36:40,459 But in my experience, it's-it's better 789 00:36:40,589 --> 00:36:43,244 to maintain a professional distance. 790 00:36:43,375 --> 00:36:44,550 I'm very professional. 791 00:36:44,680 --> 00:36:46,682 Oh, I-I don't doubt it. 792 00:36:46,813 --> 00:36:48,118 But you yourself said... 793 00:36:48,249 --> 00:36:49,990 Is the firm dissatisfied with my work? 794 00:36:50,120 --> 00:36:52,079 No. 795 00:36:52,210 --> 00:36:54,212 It's my intention 796 00:36:54,342 --> 00:36:57,040 to treat all my clients like humans. 797 00:36:57,171 --> 00:36:59,217 Even the ones who might be murderers 798 00:36:59,347 --> 00:37:01,741 or are definitely murderers. 799 00:37:01,871 --> 00:37:04,396 And I think Mr. Rivi might be responding to that 800 00:37:04,526 --> 00:37:06,833 because it's something that he hasn't received 801 00:37:06,963 --> 00:37:09,923 -at this firm previously... -Okay. Let me be very clear, Carmen. 802 00:37:10,053 --> 00:37:13,535 We are talking about your own personal safety here. 803 00:37:13,666 --> 00:37:15,842 Yes, and I thank you. 804 00:37:15,972 --> 00:37:17,017 I... 805 00:37:19,062 --> 00:37:22,240 If you want me not to be involved with his case, 806 00:37:22,370 --> 00:37:24,633 I will completely understand. 807 00:37:26,940 --> 00:37:28,811 Mm. 808 00:37:28,942 --> 00:37:32,815 Well, I will admit, I was surprised when I got the call. 809 00:37:32,946 --> 00:37:34,774 It's just so great to see you, Julius. 810 00:37:34,904 --> 00:37:37,559 -[chuckling] -Yeah. How long has it been? 811 00:37:37,690 --> 00:37:40,258 Well, for Diane, it was when I was being handcuffed 812 00:37:40,388 --> 00:37:41,824 and taken away to prison. 813 00:37:41,955 --> 00:37:44,349 It feels like forever, but that's probably just 2020. 814 00:37:44,479 --> 00:37:47,352 Thank you for looking past my troubles. 815 00:37:47,482 --> 00:37:50,137 I want you to know I don't take that for granted. 816 00:37:50,268 --> 00:37:53,227 Last year was terrible. 817 00:37:53,358 --> 00:37:56,274 Diane, you stood by my side, 818 00:37:56,404 --> 00:37:57,840 and I can't ever thank you enough. 819 00:37:57,971 --> 00:38:00,582 Of course, Julius. Come on, you're family. 820 00:38:00,713 --> 00:38:04,630 And the one deserving recipient of a Trump pardon. [laughs] 821 00:38:04,760 --> 00:38:06,109 Uh, yeah. 822 00:38:06,240 --> 00:38:08,286 And I didn't even have to pay for it. 823 00:38:08,416 --> 00:38:10,592 It's a good thing, I couldn't afford one. 824 00:38:10,723 --> 00:38:11,767 Um, speaking of pay, 825 00:38:12,986 --> 00:38:13,900 we cannot pay you what you made before. 826 00:38:14,030 --> 00:38:15,118 I need a job. 827 00:38:15,249 --> 00:38:16,859 And this place is home. 828 00:38:16,990 --> 00:38:18,905 I'd be happy to be of counsel. 829 00:38:19,035 --> 00:38:20,428 Ugh. [stammers] 830 00:38:20,559 --> 00:38:22,038 This is so awkward. 831 00:38:22,169 --> 00:38:23,866 Let's just reframe the issue. 832 00:38:23,997 --> 00:38:26,565 It's not that I'm accepting a lower position, 833 00:38:26,695 --> 00:38:29,916 it's that, uh, you're getting a deal. 834 00:38:30,046 --> 00:38:32,179 [Diane chuckles] 835 00:38:32,310 --> 00:38:33,311 Yeah. 836 00:38:33,441 --> 00:38:34,790 [elevator dings] 837 00:38:36,705 --> 00:38:38,403 God, I hate this process. 838 00:38:38,533 --> 00:38:39,926 So, Caleb? 839 00:38:40,056 --> 00:38:41,319 Let me think about it. 840 00:38:41,449 --> 00:38:42,494 You want Julius? 841 00:38:42,624 --> 00:38:44,365 I want time to think about it. 842 00:38:48,151 --> 00:38:49,936 TONI: It all happened so quick. 843 00:38:50,066 --> 00:38:52,939 The second schools closed, I knew parents would need help. 844 00:38:53,069 --> 00:38:56,116 So, I rented some space, and I put together a plan. 845 00:38:56,246 --> 00:38:57,639 -Very entrepreneurial of you. -Thank you. 846 00:38:57,770 --> 00:39:00,468 I hired teachers, which wasn't hard. 847 00:39:00,599 --> 00:39:02,340 There were so many layoffs. 848 00:39:02,470 --> 00:39:04,820 And I walked the parents through the hours, 849 00:39:04,951 --> 00:39:07,257 the classes, the fees, and the COVID protocols. 850 00:39:07,388 --> 00:39:09,825 [clears throat] Sorry. 851 00:39:09,956 --> 00:39:11,000 [whispers]: Curriculum. 852 00:39:11,131 --> 00:39:13,176 MARISSA: And what about the curriculum? 853 00:39:13,307 --> 00:39:15,701 Did you agree to a teaching philosophy, anything like that? 854 00:39:15,831 --> 00:39:17,703 It was at my discretion. That was the agreement. 855 00:39:17,833 --> 00:39:19,879 And was that agreement in the contract? 856 00:39:20,009 --> 00:39:21,402 Excuse me, Your Honor. Can I finish my questions? 857 00:39:21,533 --> 00:39:23,839 Was any agreement about the curriculum in the contract? 858 00:39:25,014 --> 00:39:27,365 It was part of the handshake deal, Your Honor. 859 00:39:27,495 --> 00:39:29,976 They paid me on Venmo, and I took care of the rest. 860 00:39:30,106 --> 00:39:32,413 But during COVID, how could they have a handshake agreement, 861 00:39:32,544 --> 00:39:34,110 if there was no shaking hands? 862 00:39:34,241 --> 00:39:36,722 Mr. Schultz knows full well "handshake deal" 863 00:39:36,852 --> 00:39:38,593 are acceptable words in business. 864 00:39:38,724 --> 00:39:40,073 If there was no contract, 865 00:39:40,203 --> 00:39:42,380 my client should definitely get her money back. 866 00:39:42,510 --> 00:39:44,120 -There was no deal. -A handshake deal 867 00:39:44,251 --> 00:39:46,601 is still a binding contract, 868 00:39:46,732 --> 00:39:48,168 even in real... 869 00:39:48,298 --> 00:39:50,692 Uh, even in "usual" courts. 870 00:39:50,823 --> 00:39:52,694 Hmm. 871 00:39:53,739 --> 00:39:56,002 Dean? 872 00:39:56,132 --> 00:39:57,351 DEAN: What one, Your Honor? 873 00:39:57,482 --> 00:39:59,614 -Plaintiff. -Your Honor, 874 00:39:59,745 --> 00:40:01,442 the plaintiff can't just pull out of an agreement 875 00:40:01,573 --> 00:40:03,183 whenever she wants. 876 00:40:04,402 --> 00:40:05,838 Who is it who said, 877 00:40:05,968 --> 00:40:09,145 "She should have watched each card played 878 00:40:09,276 --> 00:40:11,626 -and played it slow." -Excuse me? 879 00:40:11,757 --> 00:40:14,281 Every time we make a deal, we're wondering what to choose. 880 00:40:14,412 --> 00:40:17,980 We watch each card, wanting not to lose. 881 00:40:18,111 --> 00:40:19,721 And so you play it slow. 882 00:40:19,852 --> 00:40:22,463 Don't let the deal go down. 883 00:40:25,858 --> 00:40:27,729 What are you talking about? 884 00:40:27,860 --> 00:40:30,471 "Since it costs a lot to win, 885 00:40:30,602 --> 00:40:32,255 "and even more to lose, 886 00:40:32,386 --> 00:40:36,303 "you and me bound to spend some time, 887 00:40:36,434 --> 00:40:38,914 wondering what to choose." 888 00:40:39,045 --> 00:40:41,569 I'm sorry, is this a song? 889 00:40:41,700 --> 00:40:43,223 Grateful Dead. 890 00:40:44,093 --> 00:40:46,922 Dean, I was wrong. Erase. 891 00:40:47,053 --> 00:40:48,794 Your Honor, a song is not evidence. 892 00:40:48,924 --> 00:40:50,143 WACKNER: Sure it is. 893 00:40:51,536 --> 00:40:52,406 Cicero used to use Homer as much as the Roman code. 894 00:40:52,537 --> 00:40:53,451 Art is evidence. 895 00:40:53,581 --> 00:40:56,018 Okay, then, your client started 896 00:40:56,149 --> 00:41:00,283 "counting her money when she was sittin' at the table." 897 00:41:01,415 --> 00:41:03,243 What is that? 898 00:41:03,373 --> 00:41:04,984 Kenny Rogers? 899 00:41:05,114 --> 00:41:06,594 That's right. 900 00:41:06,725 --> 00:41:08,466 No. 901 00:41:08,596 --> 00:41:10,424 No, no, no. 902 00:41:10,555 --> 00:41:12,034 Dean. 903 00:41:12,165 --> 00:41:13,340 A demerit. 904 00:41:13,471 --> 00:41:15,473 Your Honor, this is so unfair. 905 00:41:15,603 --> 00:41:17,475 Any other questions, Counselor? 906 00:41:17,605 --> 00:41:19,259 Yes, we do, Your Honor. Thank you. 907 00:41:19,389 --> 00:41:21,957 Proceed, Marissa. 908 00:41:22,088 --> 00:41:23,306 [coins rattling] 909 00:41:46,286 --> 00:41:47,766 GUARD: No. 910 00:41:47,896 --> 00:41:49,768 These are from the courthouse vending machines. 911 00:41:49,898 --> 00:41:52,031 -They've already been inspected. -I don't give a shit. 912 00:41:52,161 --> 00:41:53,685 Let's talk to your superior. 913 00:41:53,815 --> 00:41:55,469 See if he gives a shit. 914 00:42:00,605 --> 00:42:02,824 -Now they're inspected. -Thank you. 915 00:42:08,177 --> 00:42:09,570 Gracias. 916 00:42:09,701 --> 00:42:10,832 De nada. 917 00:42:10,963 --> 00:42:11,877 Are you Carmen? 918 00:42:12,007 --> 00:42:13,269 I am. 919 00:42:13,400 --> 00:42:15,010 Are you Mr. Vanegas's lawyer? 920 00:42:15,141 --> 00:42:16,925 And business manager. 921 00:42:17,056 --> 00:42:18,666 Charles Lester. 922 00:42:18,797 --> 00:42:19,798 And this is this. 923 00:42:19,928 --> 00:42:22,235 GUARD: All stand. 924 00:42:22,365 --> 00:42:24,454 The Honorable Wick Stilton presiding. 925 00:42:24,585 --> 00:42:26,935 We have a motion today. 926 00:42:30,156 --> 00:42:31,549 Uh, hello? 927 00:42:31,679 --> 00:42:32,898 [whistles] 928 00:42:33,028 --> 00:42:35,204 Yes, Your Honor. 929 00:42:35,335 --> 00:42:38,033 Uh, I'm sorry. I'm new to this. 930 00:42:38,164 --> 00:42:40,645 -My first time in court. -Welcome, Counselor. 931 00:42:40,775 --> 00:42:42,516 Everybody remembers their first time. 932 00:42:42,647 --> 00:42:45,388 Although, yours does seem to be decidedly more interesting. 933 00:42:45,519 --> 00:42:48,478 -We've seen you in here before, Mr. Rivi. -Oh, yeah. 934 00:42:48,609 --> 00:42:52,134 Your Honor, uh, this is a habeas corpus motion. 935 00:42:52,265 --> 00:42:54,615 In meeting last time, with my client, 936 00:42:54,746 --> 00:42:56,965 I realized he might be innocent 937 00:42:57,096 --> 00:42:58,837 of the charges he was accused of... 938 00:42:58,967 --> 00:43:01,013 -That would be murder, Your Honor. -STILTON: Really, innocent? 939 00:43:01,143 --> 00:43:02,275 How novel. 940 00:43:02,405 --> 00:43:05,060 Three weeks ago, a Mr. Vanegas was arrested 941 00:43:05,191 --> 00:43:07,976 and pled to three manslaughter charges 942 00:43:08,107 --> 00:43:09,151 of competing gang members. 943 00:43:09,282 --> 00:43:10,979 It occurred to me, 944 00:43:11,110 --> 00:43:13,634 these killings had many of the same characteristics 945 00:43:13,765 --> 00:43:15,418 as the murder my client was accused of. 946 00:43:15,549 --> 00:43:17,159 A jury decided this, Your Honor. 947 00:43:17,290 --> 00:43:19,553 Yes, but they did not have the facts we have now. 948 00:43:19,684 --> 00:43:22,730 This is the lawyer representing Mr. Vanegas. 949 00:43:22,861 --> 00:43:25,515 And he has something for us. 950 00:43:25,646 --> 00:43:28,214 -Charles Lester, Your Honor. -Yes, I recognize you, too. 951 00:43:28,344 --> 00:43:30,303 -Hi. -Hey. 952 00:43:30,433 --> 00:43:33,001 My client had a guilty conscience, 953 00:43:33,132 --> 00:43:36,091 and wanted to come clean before he served his time. 954 00:43:36,222 --> 00:43:37,745 Oh, dear God. 955 00:43:38,790 --> 00:43:41,619 Can I speak here without being interrupted? 956 00:43:41,749 --> 00:43:42,707 STILTON: Yes. 957 00:43:43,838 --> 00:43:45,318 My client swears that he is responsible 958 00:43:45,448 --> 00:43:49,278 for the crime that Mr. Rivi is accused of. 959 00:43:49,409 --> 00:43:52,586 In fact, he has given sworn testimony 960 00:43:52,717 --> 00:43:54,675 as to the whereabouts of the weapon. 961 00:43:54,806 --> 00:43:56,764 The-the gun the police never found. 962 00:43:56,895 --> 00:43:58,940 The one they accused my client of using. 963 00:43:59,071 --> 00:44:00,507 STILTON: This is all very convenient. 964 00:44:00,638 --> 00:44:03,466 Your Honor, the only thing that's convenient 965 00:44:03,597 --> 00:44:07,645 is that I'm new to the law and believed my client's innocence. 966 00:44:07,775 --> 00:44:10,038 -So I investigated. That is all. -Your Honor, 967 00:44:10,169 --> 00:44:11,953 clearly this lawyer acted as a go-between 968 00:44:12,084 --> 00:44:13,433 for two murderous criminals, 969 00:44:13,563 --> 00:44:15,740 allowing Vanegas to acquire the facts he needed 970 00:44:15,870 --> 00:44:18,177 -to help his boss, Rivi... -Your Honor. 971 00:44:18,307 --> 00:44:20,440 -We're not that sophisticated. -Here are prison records, 972 00:44:20,570 --> 00:44:24,270 showing that Ms. Moyo visited Vanegas in his cell 973 00:44:24,400 --> 00:44:26,664 24 hours after her visit with Rivi. 974 00:44:26,794 --> 00:44:29,318 Yes, and if you have any doubt of what was said, 975 00:44:29,449 --> 00:44:30,580 review the prison tapes. 976 00:44:30,711 --> 00:44:32,582 I was not Mr. Vanegas's lawyer, 977 00:44:32,713 --> 00:44:35,107 so my communication with him was not privileged. 978 00:44:35,237 --> 00:44:36,978 You'll see, I said nothing incriminating. 979 00:44:37,109 --> 00:44:40,373 I was just there to support my client. 980 00:44:40,503 --> 00:44:41,548 -That's all. -STILTON: Okay. 981 00:44:42,810 --> 00:44:44,812 Thank you. I will review all these materials. 982 00:44:44,943 --> 00:44:47,249 But I need Ms. Moyo to approach the bench, please. 983 00:44:55,823 --> 00:44:58,217 I thought I should be here, too, for this. 984 00:44:58,347 --> 00:45:00,219 STILTON: Uh-huh. Uh... 985 00:45:00,349 --> 00:45:02,308 You, um, you haven't been at this very long. 986 00:45:02,438 --> 00:45:03,483 Have you, miss? 987 00:45:03,613 --> 00:45:04,963 No, Your Honor. 988 00:45:05,093 --> 00:45:07,443 Everyone's entitled to legal representation, 989 00:45:07,574 --> 00:45:10,577 and I'm sure you never intend to do anything illegal 990 00:45:10,708 --> 00:45:13,145 -or unethical... -Of course not, Your Honor. 991 00:45:13,275 --> 00:45:15,625 You know, these are some rough customers you're dealing with. 992 00:45:15,756 --> 00:45:18,237 Don't let them take advantage of your inexperience. 993 00:45:18,367 --> 00:45:20,718 I'll help her where I can, Your Honor. 994 00:45:20,848 --> 00:45:23,416 That is small comfort, Mr. Lester. 995 00:45:23,546 --> 00:45:25,200 Ms. Moyo... 996 00:45:25,331 --> 00:45:28,638 there are a lot of bad actors taking advantage of the system. 997 00:45:28,769 --> 00:45:30,336 Don't make yourself vulnerable to them. 998 00:45:30,466 --> 00:45:33,905 -Well, I'm not sure... -I need you to shut the hell up. 999 00:45:34,035 --> 00:45:35,167 Huh? 1000 00:45:36,864 --> 00:45:38,213 CARMEN: Thank you, Your Honor. 1001 00:45:38,344 --> 00:45:40,172 I will keep that in mind. 1002 00:45:40,302 --> 00:45:42,000 Good. 1003 00:45:52,488 --> 00:45:53,751 While I recognize 1004 00:45:53,881 --> 00:45:56,014 that you just had a victory in court, 1005 00:45:56,144 --> 00:45:59,017 the long-term reputation of this firm 1006 00:45:59,147 --> 00:46:02,890 matters a whole lot more to me than short-term wins. 1007 00:46:03,021 --> 00:46:04,631 That makes sense. 1008 00:46:04,762 --> 00:46:06,938 I'm not going to ask you any questions 1009 00:46:07,068 --> 00:46:09,767 about what you may or may not have done. 1010 00:46:10,985 --> 00:46:12,508 You're a capable lawyer. Clearly. 1011 00:46:12,639 --> 00:46:14,554 That's why you were hired. 1012 00:46:14,684 --> 00:46:17,296 This is just a reminder that you are to conduct yourself 1013 00:46:17,426 --> 00:46:19,689 in a matter, at all times, 1014 00:46:19,820 --> 00:46:21,779 that does not put this firm at risk. 1015 00:46:21,909 --> 00:46:24,259 This is the only reminder you're going to get. 1016 00:46:27,219 --> 00:46:29,134 Do you have any questions? 1017 00:46:31,223 --> 00:46:32,311 I'm just listening. 1018 00:46:32,441 --> 00:46:35,357 Wow. You, you really don't give a shit 1019 00:46:35,488 --> 00:46:37,533 what people think about you, do you? 1020 00:46:38,578 --> 00:46:41,668 I'm here to do a good job for my clients. 1021 00:46:41,799 --> 00:46:44,410 I think I did that for Mr. Rivi. 1022 00:46:44,540 --> 00:46:47,413 And since he wants me to be the only one to represent him, 1023 00:46:47,543 --> 00:46:48,849 I'll... 1024 00:46:50,242 --> 00:46:51,678 I'll focus on that. 1025 00:46:53,158 --> 00:46:54,855 Okay. 1026 00:46:54,986 --> 00:46:56,814 We're done. 1027 00:46:58,293 --> 00:46:59,991 Thank you. 1028 00:47:05,300 --> 00:47:07,259 By the way, I'm your mentor. 1029 00:47:07,389 --> 00:47:09,435 I'll need you here Friday to discuss. 1030 00:47:09,565 --> 00:47:11,480 Thank you, Ms. Reddick. 1031 00:47:15,267 --> 00:47:17,704 I respected your father. 1032 00:47:27,496 --> 00:47:31,022 [siren wailing in distance] 1033 00:47:31,152 --> 00:47:33,676 Your Honor, the defense calls Isabel Pressley. 1034 00:47:33,807 --> 00:47:35,461 NELL: What the hell is she doing here? 1035 00:47:35,591 --> 00:47:37,942 SCHULTZ: You didn't give us any notice of this witness. 1036 00:47:38,072 --> 00:47:39,334 I'm sorry. Do we have to? 1037 00:47:40,814 --> 00:47:41,771 I thought truth was always found in sudden utterances. 1038 00:47:43,251 --> 00:47:46,037 You just got yourself half a bell for quoting me. 1039 00:47:46,167 --> 00:47:48,213 -Thank you, Your Honor. -Thank you. 1040 00:47:48,343 --> 00:47:50,998 Ms. Pressley, you were the first parent 1041 00:47:51,129 --> 00:47:53,131 to withdraw your child from Poducation, correct? 1042 00:47:53,261 --> 00:47:55,698 Yes, but I didn't ask for my money back. 1043 00:47:55,829 --> 00:47:58,136 -Because Toni did nothing wrong. -So, if you had no problem with the teaching, 1044 00:47:58,266 --> 00:47:59,702 -why did you pull out? -Because the other parents... 1045 00:48:01,313 --> 00:48:03,271 Hi, guys. They were going to get us all killed with COVID. 1046 00:48:03,402 --> 00:48:06,013 -Especially her. -This is ridiculous. 1047 00:48:06,144 --> 00:48:07,536 MARISSA: That is quite a charge. What do you mean? 1048 00:48:07,667 --> 00:48:09,843 She kept inviting the other kids over to her house 1049 00:48:09,974 --> 00:48:12,367 for slumber parties, no masks, totally against the rules. 1050 00:48:12,498 --> 00:48:15,022 -So that explains it. -How do you know? 1051 00:48:15,153 --> 00:48:16,937 She put pictures on Facebook. 1052 00:48:17,068 --> 00:48:19,722 You get that made up next door? 1053 00:48:19,853 --> 00:48:21,942 Yes, Your Honor, at Copy Coop. 1054 00:48:22,073 --> 00:48:23,248 A good deal. 1055 00:48:23,378 --> 00:48:24,771 Don't suck up too much. 1056 00:48:24,902 --> 00:48:26,425 It's, uh, good product placement, very good. 1057 00:48:26,555 --> 00:48:27,817 ISABEL: She doesn't give a shit about 1058 00:48:27,948 --> 00:48:29,819 what anybody teaches Miranda. 1059 00:48:29,950 --> 00:48:32,474 The pod shut down because Nell was a super-spreader. 1060 00:48:32,605 --> 00:48:34,868 You're just jealous because your stupid kid was never invited. 1061 00:48:34,999 --> 00:48:37,436 Your Honor, we believe this proves that the plaintiff's 1062 00:48:37,566 --> 00:48:40,787 claim of socialist teaching was an excuse to cover up 1063 00:48:40,918 --> 00:48:44,138 her own irresponsibility and deny hardworking educators 1064 00:48:44,269 --> 00:48:47,054 the money that they had earned. 1065 00:48:47,185 --> 00:48:48,664 One second. 1066 00:48:48,795 --> 00:48:51,537 Dean. Defense. 1067 00:48:51,667 --> 00:48:53,626 -[applause] -SCHULTZ: Your Honor, we haven't had closing arguments. 1068 00:48:53,756 --> 00:48:55,236 Yeah, I'm not in the mood. I'm ready to rule. 1069 00:48:55,367 --> 00:48:57,195 Everybody sit down. Relax. 1070 00:48:57,325 --> 00:49:00,676 So, this side broke the COVID rules. 1071 00:49:00,807 --> 00:49:01,851 That's not good. 1072 00:49:03,070 --> 00:49:04,028 Then again, let's be honest, who hasn't? 1073 00:49:04,158 --> 00:49:06,944 Still, she paid. So she has a right 1074 00:49:07,074 --> 00:49:08,946 to complain about the service she got. 1075 00:49:09,076 --> 00:49:11,426 On the other hand, this lady was doing her best 1076 00:49:11,557 --> 00:49:14,168 to challenge her students to think critically 1077 00:49:14,299 --> 00:49:15,561 about the world they came from. 1078 00:49:15,691 --> 00:49:17,824 Even if she used Parasite, 1079 00:49:17,955 --> 00:49:19,913 a movie I thought had moments. 1080 00:49:20,044 --> 00:49:22,176 Wasn't as good as Hell or High Water. 1081 00:49:22,307 --> 00:49:23,830 And in the end, 1082 00:49:23,961 --> 00:49:27,007 the parents chose to outsource the education of their kids 1083 00:49:27,138 --> 00:49:29,227 when most people had to teach them at home. 1084 00:49:29,357 --> 00:49:31,098 You could have done that, you didn't. 1085 00:49:31,229 --> 00:49:32,970 You can't ask for your money back after. 1086 00:49:33,100 --> 00:49:35,320 I'm siding with you. 1087 00:49:35,450 --> 00:49:38,018 Just lighten up on the lefty stuff next time. 1088 00:49:38,149 --> 00:49:40,499 Oh, and you have to pay for her lawyer 1089 00:49:40,629 --> 00:49:42,675 because this was bullshit. 1090 00:49:42,805 --> 00:49:44,590 -[gavel bangs] -Done. 1091 00:49:44,720 --> 00:49:47,201 See? I knew we'd do better here. 1092 00:49:47,332 --> 00:49:49,421 I have to say, his ruling was reasonable. 1093 00:49:49,551 --> 00:49:50,639 WACKNER: Wait a minute. Hold it. 1094 00:49:50,770 --> 00:49:52,119 I'm brain-dead. I almost forgot. 1095 00:49:53,686 --> 00:49:56,123 I have found that the thing we most crave, win or lose, 1096 00:49:56,254 --> 00:49:59,387 is respect and acknowledgment. 1097 00:49:59,518 --> 00:50:02,086 So, I want everyone to shake hands. 1098 00:50:02,216 --> 00:50:04,740 You mean literally? 1099 00:50:04,871 --> 00:50:06,699 Two sides, two lines. Go down the line, 1100 00:50:06,829 --> 00:50:09,484 shake hands, look each other in the eye and say, 1101 00:50:09,615 --> 00:50:12,487 "I respect and I love you." 1102 00:50:12,618 --> 00:50:14,054 Because the law means nothing 1103 00:50:14,185 --> 00:50:15,838 if people don't feel respect for it, 1104 00:50:15,969 --> 00:50:17,057 and each other. 1105 00:50:17,188 --> 00:50:18,319 Come on. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. 1106 00:50:18,450 --> 00:50:20,147 Let's go. We don't have all day. 1107 00:50:20,278 --> 00:50:21,757 I got a line around the block. 1108 00:50:21,888 --> 00:50:23,542 Come on. 1109 00:50:25,848 --> 00:50:28,329 BOTH: I respect and I love you. 1110 00:50:28,460 --> 00:50:30,505 I think you could have each done better, but let's go. 1111 00:50:30,636 --> 00:50:33,856 -BOTH: I respect and I love you. -There you go. Smiling face. 1112 00:50:33,987 --> 00:50:35,858 BOTH: I respect and I love you. 1113 00:50:35,989 --> 00:50:36,990 Smile, baby. There you go. 1114 00:50:37,121 --> 00:50:38,600 MAN: I respect and I love you. 1115 00:50:41,647 --> 00:50:43,214 Do you have a card? 1116 00:50:43,344 --> 00:50:44,954 N-No. Do I need one? 1117 00:50:45,085 --> 00:50:46,478 Write down your number. 1118 00:50:46,608 --> 00:50:48,349 I need a lawyer here. 1119 00:50:50,308 --> 00:50:52,397 DIANE: "I respect you and I love you." 1120 00:50:52,527 --> 00:50:54,660 -[laughing] -Ha. No. 1121 00:50:54,790 --> 00:50:56,966 [laughs]: Oh, my God. 1122 00:50:57,097 --> 00:50:58,881 It's too bad he's not a lawyer. 1123 00:50:59,012 --> 00:51:01,580 We could hire him. 1124 00:51:01,710 --> 00:51:03,538 We could do worse. 1125 00:51:03,669 --> 00:51:07,281 -[laughing] -Oh, so, speaking of. 1126 00:51:08,630 --> 00:51:10,284 I say it's Julius. 1127 00:51:10,415 --> 00:51:11,720 Julius? 1128 00:51:11,851 --> 00:51:14,288 Convicted of bribery, pardoned by Trump, Julius. 1129 00:51:14,419 --> 00:51:16,682 [laughs]: Yes. Yes. 1130 00:51:16,812 --> 00:51:20,294 Yes, I've... I've thought about it, and we know him. 1131 00:51:20,425 --> 00:51:21,730 We trust him. 1132 00:51:21,861 --> 00:51:24,385 I like Julius. 1133 00:51:24,516 --> 00:51:26,257 Yeah. I like him, too. 1134 00:51:26,387 --> 00:51:30,391 Yeah, and he's right, it is a good deal for us. 1135 00:51:32,393 --> 00:51:34,613 You slept with Caleb, didn't you? 1136 00:51:37,137 --> 00:51:40,053 I'm going to go call Julius. 1137 00:51:41,837 --> 00:51:43,317 Great. 1138 00:51:43,448 --> 00:51:45,493 Oh, and one more thing... 1139 00:51:48,670 --> 00:51:50,803 This is an African American firm, 1140 00:51:50,933 --> 00:51:53,849 and it deserves a Black partner in the corner office. 1141 00:51:53,980 --> 00:51:55,373 -You take it. -Diane. 1142 00:51:55,503 --> 00:51:57,288 I insist. 1143 00:51:58,637 --> 00:52:00,682 Part of me feels like I should thank you, 1144 00:52:00,813 --> 00:52:02,162 and another part of me doesn't. 1145 00:52:02,293 --> 00:52:03,598 So... 1146 00:52:04,904 --> 00:52:06,340 Thank you. 1147 00:52:07,863 --> 00:52:09,474 And one more thing. 1148 00:52:09,604 --> 00:52:11,867 I thought that was the last thing. 1149 00:52:14,087 --> 00:52:15,436 I've thought about this. 1150 00:52:17,482 --> 00:52:20,354 I believe I contribute to this firm. 1151 00:52:20,485 --> 00:52:23,488 And I worry I'm going to be pushed aside. 1152 00:52:23,618 --> 00:52:25,098 So... 1153 00:52:25,229 --> 00:52:28,101 I think we need another African American partner, 1154 00:52:28,232 --> 00:52:30,973 and we should discuss whom. 1155 00:52:31,104 --> 00:52:32,932 But I want a commitment from you that 1156 00:52:33,062 --> 00:52:35,674 I will retain a name-partner position. 1157 00:52:35,804 --> 00:52:37,241 No matter what. 1158 00:52:40,200 --> 00:52:41,810 Diane... 1159 00:52:41,941 --> 00:52:45,292 as long as I have any power over the decision, 1160 00:52:45,423 --> 00:52:48,426 you will retain your name-partner position. 1161 00:52:49,427 --> 00:52:51,080 Thank you. 1162 00:52:51,211 --> 00:52:53,387 And let's discuss a third partner, huh? 1163 00:52:53,518 --> 00:52:55,302 Okay. 1164 00:53:00,481 --> 00:53:02,179 [door closes] 1165 00:53:11,449 --> 00:53:13,364 How was your first week? 1166 00:53:13,494 --> 00:53:15,017 Okay. 1167 00:53:15,148 --> 00:53:16,149 You? 1168 00:53:16,280 --> 00:53:18,020 -[elevator dings] -Good. 1169 00:53:23,069 --> 00:53:25,506 [sighs] So... 1170 00:53:25,637 --> 00:53:27,291 I guess it begins. 1171 00:53:38,867 --> 00:53:41,783 Captioning sponsored by CBS 1172 00:53:41,914 --> 00:53:44,873 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 1173 00:53:44,923 --> 00:53:49,473 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0