Jeffrey M Winn

March 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Constance Baker Motley has been historically under-appreciated. This historical slight should forever cease, however, with Tomiko Brown-Nagin's superb new biography of Motley, which spotlights the great woman's origin story and significance as a pathfinder in the law.

By Jeffrey M. Winn

9 minute read

January 27, 2022 | New York Law Journal

'The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story', created by Nikole Hannah-Jones, places the consequences of slavery and Blacks' contributions at the center of the country's history, much of which has been forgotten or erased.

By Jeffrey M. Winn

10 minute read

October 13, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Written in a balanced style that is accessible to both lay readers and lawyers, Frankel explains how a novice philanthropist with a litigator's skill set took on the challenges of operating one of the largest private charities in the United States and giving away hundreds of millions of dollars.

By Jeffrey M. Winn

7 minute read

August 10, 2021 | New York Law Journal

In her new biography of Nancy Pelosi, author Susan Page posits that Pelosi has not only been the most powerful woman in the history of U.S. politics, but has also been the most consequential Speaker since Sam Rayburn, who served three influential stints in the post. These superlatives, however, do not do justice to the subject.

By Jeffrey M. Winn

7 minute read

April 15, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Isabel Wilkerson's latest book posits that racism has hidden important aspects of American social and legal history.

By Jeffrey M. Winn

7 minute read

March 09, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Menkin's second book explores several subjects that are pertinent to the profession, such as bias in the New York court system, fairness, the importance of pro bono work, and the rewards of venturing outside of your comfort zone.

By Jeffrey M. Winn

6 minute read

January 29, 2021 | New York Law Journal

'A Promised Land' focuses on Barack Obama's improbable 2008 rise to the presidency and first 30 months in the White House.

By Jeffrey M. Winn

7 minute read

December 23, 2020 | New York Law Journal

At its core, the book advocates adherence to the ancient Ciceronian ideal that the health of the people is the supreme law.

By Jeffrey M. Winn

7 minute read

October 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

This is a compelling memoir by a senior White House official that explains precisely what occurred in the highest national security circles for an important 17-month period. For that reason, it is a worthwhile contribution to this chapter in history.

By Jeffrey M. Winn

12 minute read

July 15, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In suggesting ways in which women can go from "shortlisted to selected," the book develops themes from the "lived experiences" to elucidate "strategies for counteracting the biases and prejudices that endure."

By Jeffrey M. Winn

8 minute read