NLJ this week: Lawyering lessons from the silver screen

Pawlowski dips into Erin Brockovich and A Civil Action to highlight the complexities of tort litigation against big corporations and the limitations of monetary settlements.

Claimants often seek more than compensation—they want meaningful apologies and accountability. Pawlowski notes that the films celebrate the unsung heroes of legal practice—paralegals, investigators, and secretaries—whose client-centred approach is critical to success but rarely taught at law school.