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Johnnie L Cochran, Jr.
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In 1979, Texas became the first state to recognize Juneteenth as an official state holiday. This decision was spearheaded by the civil rights activist Representative Al Edwards.
He once said, “This is similar to what God instructed Joshua to do as he led the Israelites into the Promised Land. A national celebration of Juneteenth, state by state, serves a similar purpose for us. Every year we must remind successive generations that this event triggered a series of events that one by one defines the challenges and responsibilities of successive generations. That’s why we need this holiday.”
Juneteenth is now recognized as a state holiday or observance in every state except for North Dakota, South Dakota, and Hawaii. Juneteenth is still not recognized as a federal holiday or observance, but legislators and activists continue to push for further recognition of this landmark freedom celebration.
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A wrongful death legal action consists of an act leading to the death of an individual. The death might be caused by a willful or unexpected activity, and the dead person's estate might find themselves eligible to submit a wrongful death claim. Some instances of wrongful death claims include car accidents, medical malpractice, slip and falls, product liability, and assault and battery. To learn more about this topic, read “5 Examples of Wrongful Death Cases and How to File a Lawsuit” at bit.ly/3ziqa6Y.
You need the help of an experienced, wrongful death lawyer who has proven successful results in other similar cases to guide you through the process and help you to receive the monetary damages entitled to you under the law. At The Cochran Firm, we have the offices, the experience, the results, and the resources to aid clients throughout the United States. Please contact the wrongful death attorneys at The Cochran Firm today for your free, no-obligation initial consultation today.
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In 1979, Texas became the first state to recognize Juneteenth as an official state holiday. This decision was spearheaded by the civil rights activist Representative Al Edwards.
He once said, “This is similar to what God instructed Joshua to do as he led the Israelites into the Promised Land. A national celebration of Juneteenth, state by state, serves a similar purpose for us. Every year we must remind successive generations that this event triggered a series of events that one by one defines the challenges and responsibilities of successive generations. That’s why we need this holiday.”
Juneteenth is now recognized as a state holiday or observance in every state except for North Dakota, South Dakota, and Hawaii. Juneteenth is still not recognized as a federal holiday or observance, but legislators and activists continue to push for further recognition of this landmark freedom celebration.
#thecochranfirm #thecochranway #juneteenth #june19 #stateholiday #texas #aledwards #freedomday #emancipationday
A wrongful death legal action consists of an act leading to the death of an individual. The death might be caused by a willful or unexpected activity, and the dead person's estate might find themselves eligible to submit a wrongful death claim. Some instances of wrongful death claims include car accidents, medical malpractice, slip and falls, product liability, and assault and battery. To learn more about this topic, read “5 Examples of Wrongful Death Cases and How to File a Lawsuit” at https://bit.ly/3ziqa6Y.
You need the help of an experienced, wrongful death lawyer who has proven successful results in other similar cases to guide you through the process and help you to receive the monetary damages entitled to you under the law. At The Cochran Firm, we have the offices, the experience, the results, and the resources to aid clients throughout the United States. Please contact the wrongful death attorneys at The Cochran Firm today for your free, no-obligation initial consultation today.
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On June 13, 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson nominated civil rights lawyer Thurgood Marshall to fill a United States Supreme Court seat. Marshall was confirmed on August 30, becoming the first African American to ever become a U.S. Supreme Court justice.
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On June 12, 2020, Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot by an Atlanta Police officer, Garrett Rolfe. The officer was responding to a complaint about Rayshard sleeping in his car in a Wendy’s parking lot.
The shooting occurred as he attempted to run from Rolfe and a second officer, Devin Brosnan. The death of Rayshard Brooks became a widespread controversy. Protests broke out, and the Wendy’s restaurant where the incident originated was set on fire.
The incident also led to the resignation of the mayor and a “blue flu” protest by local officers. Rolfe was charged with murder, but he was reinstated as a police officer in May 2021 after an oversight board found that he was not afforded his right to due process.
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The Cochran Firm would like to congratulate @simonebiles on her 7th U.S. Gymnastics Championship win! Simone has now won more titles than any other woman in U.S. history. You can read more about her historic achievement at https://abcn.ws/3vgzkNY.
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“I want the lawyers in our firm to have a legacy to remember. To those who much is given, much is required. Always strive to be the best they can be for their clients. Always be the best they can be at all times in representing the clients. Put the clients first. Never ever accept second best. Always strive to be the best they can be.” - Johnnie Cochran
To learn more about The Cochran Firm and Johnnie Cochran’s legacy, visit https://bit.ly/2TDl3OB.
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Happy Birthday to Cochran Firm Founding Partner Jock Smith. Born in New York City in 1948 Jock earned his Bachelor Degree from Tuskegee University in Alabama and his Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame School of Law. He then worked as a legal advisor for the NAACP’s Civil Rights Project in Broome County, NY. He later returned to Tuskegee and became the assistant AG for Montgomery, AL. He opened his law firm in Tuskegee in 1977 and represented clients for 21 years until 1998 before founding The Cochran Firm with Johnnie Cochran, Keith Givens and Samuel Cherry.
In 2004 Jock secured a $1.6 billion verdict on behalf of his client who was a victim of an insurance scheme, the largest verdict awarded to an African American attorney. When Johnnie passed in 2005 Jock became the first President of The Cochran Firm and continued Mr. Cochran’s work of finding new partners across the country. He received numerous legal awards for his work and was given the keys to New Orleans, Louisiana, Memphis, Tennessee and Flint, MI. He was inducted to the President’s Advisory Council of the National Wildlife Federation becoming the first African American to serve on the board. In 2002 Jock published his autobiography, “Climbing Jacob’s Ladder: A Trial Lawyer’s Journey in Behalf of the ‘Least of These’.”
An avid fan of New York sports, Jock began collecting memorabilia in 1984 after his wife, Yvette, gifted him a small bust of Hank Aaron. Jock grew his collection to over 10,000 pieces ranging from a custom ring made for Muhammad Ali to the cleats that Jesse Owens wore during the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin where he won four gold medals. After Jock’s passing in 2012, his daughter curated and cataloged Jock’s collection. In 2016 she loaned and donated several of Jock’s items to the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. where they will remain until 2026. Some of the items include: Satchel Paige’s Cleveland Indians jersey, Jackie Robinson’s Brooklyn Dodgers jersey and bat, and Joe Louis’ boxing gloves.
Please join us in wishing Jock a happy Heavenly birthday.
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DID YOU KNOW? On June 19, we celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the U.S. abolition of slavery under President Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. This was announced by a Union army in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, after the Civil War ended.
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On June 7, 1892, Homer Plessy attempted to board a "whites only" train car in New Orleans.
This incident led to the landmark Supreme Court Plessy v. Ferguson decision, which solidified “separate but equal” laws.
To learn more about historic Supreme Court civil rights decisions, visit https://bit.ly/3wIR59N.
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While his parents were always imparting the importance of education and hard work, during their time in the bay area his father also instilled young Johnnie’s love of sports and it was in sports where he would find his first role models outside of family and church. Johnnie remembered back in those days, how his father and his friends would say that Jackie was not even the best player in the Negro League. Naturally, the inquisitive young Johnnie asked his father why, if he was not the best, was he the first? His father’s answer would impact the young man for the rest of his life. He said, “because Jackie was best able to handle it.” Johnnie’s father was preparing him for the hard fact that the bar would always be set a little higher for him, regardless of his natural talents.
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“Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay.” - Barack Obama
This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.
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Jeff Mitchell is the managing attorney at The Cochran Firm’s New Orleans location. Jeff has focused his practice primarily in the areas of Traumatic Brain Injuries and Medical Malpractice. Jeff is one of approximately 13 lawyers in Louisiana to be Board Certified in Medical Malpractice by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. Jeff also handles cases in the areas of Automobile Accidents, Products Liability, Premises Liability and Maritime Law.
Mr. Mitchell was hand-picked by Mr. Cochran to serve as the Chairman of the Medical Malpractice Section of The Cochran Firm; Mr. Mitchell has served as the President of the National Brain Injury Trial Lawyers. Mr. Mitchell has authored numerous articles and appeared frequently as a lecturer at legal seminars on the topics of Medical Malpractice and Traumatic Brain Injuries. Contact Jeff Mitchell and The Cochran Firm -New Orleans team today for your free consultation at https://bit.ly/3hmCzjE.
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Cochran Firm attorney David Haynes has announced that his client Isiah Brown has been released from the hospital on Tuesday and will be continuing his rehabilitation at home. Brown was shot more than 8 times when a sheriff’s deputy, who had given Isiah a ride to his house less than hour earlier, returned and mistook a phone for a gun. Attorney Haynes said that doctors found 8 bullets in Isiah’s body and two exit wounds. Two of the bullets have been successfully removed.
Except for the 911 call and body camera footage, no additional materials have been released by the Sheriff’s office despite detailed FOIA requests. Follow-up requests have been submitted by attorney Haynes in response to denial letters. The deputy who shot Isiah has been put on administrative leave, but has not been named.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Brown family and we wish Isiah a speedy and full recovery.
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“Protest is not the end of progress, it is the beginning . . . Change is gonna come.” - Lizzo
George Floyd’s death sparked thousands of protests last summer. On April 20, 2021, Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts for the murder of Floyd. While this is a step toward justice, the fight is not over.
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One year ago today, George Floyd died after a police officer kneeled on his neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds.
Floyd’s death sparked nation-wide protests and has led to the creation of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which currently sits in Washington D.C. This past April, Chauvin was found guilty on all counts for the murder of George Floyd and is currently awaiting sentencing.
To learn more about police brutality, visit https://bit.ly/3obNpdX.
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