Constance L. Rice
Constance L. Rice | |
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Born | Washington, D.C., U.S. | April 5, 1956
Alma mater | Harvard University New York University |
Occupation | Civil rights attorney |
Political party | Independent[1] |
Constance L. "Connie" Rice (born April 5, 1956) is an American
Biography
Early years
Rice was born in
After law school, Rice served as law clerk to the Honorable
Career
In her non-litigation work in the 1990s, Rice served as counsel to the
As a litigator, Rice has filed class action civil rights cases redressing police misconduct,
In 2013, Rice participated in an internal review of the
She has also provided commentaries for
Honors
In 1998, the Los Angeles Times designated her one of twenty-four leaders considered the "most experienced, civic-minded and thoughtful people on the subject of Los Angeles." And in October 2000, California Lawbusiness named her, along with California Governor Gray Davis and Warren Christopher, as one of California’s top 10 most influential lawyers.[7] In May 2003, Rice received an honorary doctor of laws degree from Occidental College.[4] In May 2014, she also received an honorary doctor of laws degree from Pepperdine University.
References
- ^ "Lessons of Might and Right". The Washington Post. September 9, 2001.
Connie Rice is neither Republican nor Democratic.
- ^ CNN Programs - People in the News
- ^ "Constance LaMay Rice". California State Bar. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
- ^ a b c d NOW. Politics & Economy. Income and Ineqality. Constance Rice: Biography | PBS
- ^ Los Angeles Staff | Advancement Project Los Angeles Archived April 12, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Review: Firing of ex-LAPD officer Dorner justified". USA Today. June 4, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ^ "Connie Rice Profile". Archived from the original on October 28, 2007. Retrieved November 4, 2007.