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Law Practice

Dec. 22, 2017

Sacramento litigator cultivates a late-in-life career in theater

Attorney Joe Genshlea first gained a reputation as a charming, persuasive trial attorney. Then he started doing one-man shows in Sacramento, finding new success.

Sacramento litigator cultivates a late-in-life career in theater
Renowned trial lawyer Joe Genshlea has been telling tales about his hometown, Sacramento, in one-man shows for the past decade.

SACRAMENTO — Before there was “Lady Bird,” there was Joe Genshlea.

“I think Joe’s performances are love letters to Sacramento,” said former Sacramento Theatre Company artistic director Peggy Shannon, echoing a phrase used to describe Greta Gerwig’s surprise hit film.

For nearly a decade, the renowned trial attorney has performed a series of one-man shows in which Sacramento plays a starring role. G...

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