word "her" in this context gave me heavy feelings, what makes one to pick such a career move...

Beggars cant be choosers.

She would rather have done corporate law but did not have the academic credentials or the networks needed for a job at the likes of Latham Watkins or White and Case.

Still it is good for society that criminals get the worst lawyers to defend them.

Why? You're being sexist and I hope you can understand why.

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