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Hosted by criminal defense lawyer Elizabeth Kelley, AuthorChats features in-depth conversations with writers about their recent works. In this episode, she talks with James D. Zirin, partner at Sidley Austin LLP, about his book "The Mother Court: Tales of Cases that Mattered in America's Greatest Trial Court." In the Foreward to the book, legendary Manhattan District Attorney Robert M. Morgenthau writes: "Jim Zirin is a talented trial lawyer, an able writer, and a keen observer. It is not surprising, therefore, that he has crafted an extraordinary behind-the-scenes story, describing many of the people, cases, and events of the Mother Court. The reader will have a ringside seat at some of the major trials that unfolded in the Southern District in mid- 20th century America. In a well-researched and highly readable chronicle, laced with some memorable and often hilarious anecdotes, he has captured the essence of what went on in Southern District courtrooms. He has made a valuable contribution to the history of the court that will be of interest to all citizens, not just judges, lawyers, and law students, but not excluding them either." http://www.elizabethkelleylaw.com