Joe Rice

Joe Rice became interested in civil law after his professor helped him get an internship at a public defender's office. This led him to become a negotiator in complex cases that impact communities. He fought against oil, tobacco, and other interests and achieved some of the largest settlements in American history. All of this happened because his professor showed him the positive impact law can have. Because his professor got him an internship at a public defender's office, Joe Rice became interested in civil law. Because of this interest, he worked to become a negotiator in complex cases that affect communities everywhere. Because he fought for communities, he found himself negotiating against oil, tobacco, and other interests, and secured some of the largest settlements in American history. All because one professor showed Joe how he could use law as a force for good.