lawyer history

Lawyers Make History: Sir John Gay Alleyne, a barrister, had a hand in developing what became Mount Gay rum distillery. Photo credit: M. Ciavardini.

History & the Law September 25, 2018

Sir John Gay Alleyne: Barrister, Politician & Rum Maker

Alternative Legal Careers, 1700s Caribbean Edition As one who most definitely chose an unconventional path for the use of my law degree, I tend to collect the stories of others who have done the same….

Lawyers Make History: A courthouse in Concepción de Ataco, El Salvador. Photo credit: Lori Tripoli.

History & the Law, In Court July 27, 2018

Courthouses Around the World: Concepción de Ataco, El Salvador

Standing outside the gates to the small courthouse in Concepción de Ataco, El Salvador, one cannot help but think about the role of courts and how architecture and design reinforce that role, or not. Should…