In the Ring: The Trials of a Washington Lawyer

By Robert S. Bennett

Robert S. Bennett has been a lawyer for more than forty years. In that time, he's taken on dozens of high-pro?le and groundbreaking cases and emerged as the go-to guy for the nation's elite. Bob Bennett gained international recognition as one of America's best lawyers for leading the defense of President Bill Clinton in the Paula Jones case. But long before, and ever since, representing a sitting president, he has fought for justice for many famous (and some now infamous) clients. This is his story. Born in Brooklyn and an amateur boxer in his youth, Bennett has always brought his street ?ghter's mentality to the courtroom. His case history is a who's who of ?gures who have dominated legal headlines: super lobbyist Tommy Corcoran, former Secretaries of Defense Clark Clifford and Caspar Weinberger, Marge Schott, and, most recently, New York Times reporter Judith Miller and former World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz. Bennett also served as special counsel to the Senate during the ABSCAM and Keating Five scandals and was a leading member of the National Review Board for the Protection of Children & Young People, created by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in response to the sex abuse allegations. Taking the reader deep within his most intriguing and dif?cult cases, In the Ring shows how Bennett has argued for what's right, won for his clients, and effected his share of change on the system. This is an intimate and compelling memoir of one lawyer's attempt to ?ght hard and fair. From the Hardcover edition.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0307394433
• ISBN13: 9780307394439
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 391 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

I TOTALLY disagree with C.Lawlor's review

In response to the review posted by C. Lawlor - It's called an "autobiography" which means that it's going to contain information from the perspective of the author, in this case Bob Bennett. I read the book and found it well written, informative and quite interesting. My guess is that C.Lawlor would not have been so critical if the book contained biases but was written by Bill Bennett, Bob's right-wing, conservative brother.

In The Ring, Trials of a Washington Lawyer

This is an absolutely great book. If you like Washingtion DC political insiders history that is a great read to boot, this book is for you.

In the Ring: The Trials of a Washington Lawyer

This is a fantastic "inside look" of Bob Bennett. He is very detailed in his descriptions of happenings in his life, both as a youngster in Brooklyn, NY and later as a professional in Washington, D. C. My husband and I were glued to the pages, not wanting to put down the book, at least not until we completed the chapter we were reading. In the center of the book are various family photographs, making the text even more enjoyable. It's a great read.

Essential Reading

This book provides insight into the real workings of Washington and into the complexities of operating within the rule of law. Bob Bennett is the measure of doing the right thing. His story is pointed and full of insight for the young and old lawyer. He demonstrates that preparation is the key to success. He willingly praises those with whom he works. We would all benefit if there were more lawyers like Bob Bennett. Integrity personified. The book is well worth the read and anyone affiliated with the law or pollitics should read it.

Still an Idealist

If you want to know how Washington works and does not work then this is the book. My only regret is that the author did not keep the original title and moved to the editor's choice. The original title was Mean Town. It is nice to see the town through the eyes of someone who after all these years is still an idealist. In D.C. you can actually find more Kangaroos than genuine idealists.