Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Aug. 15, 2024
Standing strong and embracing identity in the courtroom
The decision to wear a yarmulke in court remains a personal choice, and it is up to the individual to decide whether to address these issues directly or to navigate them with unwavering integrity.
Baruch C. Cohen
Law Office of Baruch C. Cohen APLC
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Recently, I attended a thought-provoking voir dire seminar led by a respected
trial attorney and advocate who has openly supported Israel. He suggested that
Orthodox Jewish trial attorneys, especially those who wear yarmulkes in court,
consider questioning potential jurors about their attitudes towards Jews and
the situation in Gaza. This approach aims to address and mitigate bias amidst
rising antisemitism, helping to identify and exclude jurors whose prejudices
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