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South Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society Podcast
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South Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society Podcast episodes
- Sarah Leverette-Part 2: Starting a Legal Career without Examples
While Leverette notes that she didn’t feel like she faced discrimination in law school, she quickly experienced limitations in private practice when it was suggested she should also clean the law office as an associate.
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29 min - Sarah Leverette-Part 3: A Pioneer in Legal Writing and Legal Library Science
While too humble to proclaim herself a pioneer, Leverette details her efforts in developing the law library at the University of South Carolina and curriculum for its first legal writing classes. In this episode, she shares the hurdles she overcame including being excluded from the law school faculty and being paid less. Additionally, she discusses her admiration for Judge Julius Waites Waring and the import of his decision in Briggs v. Elliott.
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31 min - Sarah Leverette-Part 4: No Stopping Her!
This episode highlights Leverette’s drive and desire to continually be learning, her active involvement and service to her community, including serving as the president of the League of Women Voters in 1958, and her insight into living a fulfilled life.
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22 min - Matthew Perry-Part 1: A Legal Icon
Judge Matthew Perry is an icon in South Carolina history. Join us in this podcast’s first hour listening to Judge Perry chat with US Federal District Judge Richard Gergel and US Federal District Judge Michael Duffy. This interview was recorded in April 2011.
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1 hr 19 min - Matthew Perry-Part 2: The Start of the Civil Rights Movement & Lifelong Friendships
Judge Perry shares his involvement with the NAACP, litigating lunch counter sit-ins, and the start of his friendship with Judge C. Tolbert Goolsby.
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30 min - Matthew Perry- Part 3: An Epic Career as a Lawyer
Judge Perry tells details Edwards v. SC and his representation of James Clyburn in the matter, Thurgood Marshall moving for his admission to the United States Supreme Court, and his firsthand account of Briggs v. Elliott.
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20 min - Matthew Perry-Part 4: Watershed Moments for Civil Rights in America
Judge Perry continues his account of Briggs v. Elliott and his representation of Gloria Blackwell and Harvey Gantt.
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40 min - Judge Joe Anderson-Part 1: The Early Years
Judge Joe Anderson is perhaps best known for his professionalism and ethics. In this episode, you learn that his appreciation for civility was cultivated from watching his father in the courtroom at a young age. This interview was recorded in September 2011.
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31 min - Judge Joe Anderson-Part 2: From the General Assembly to the Federal District Court
In this episode, Judge Anderson shares a variety of experiences including serving as a freshman member of the General Assembly and being mentored as a new judge by Billy Wilkins and G. Ross Anderson.
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31 min - Judge Joe Anderson-Part 3: A Career from the Bench
Judge Anderson shares stories of serving as chief judge of the district, building the federal courthouse, and the artwork in his chambers.
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About South Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society Podcast
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Join the Historical Society and the SC Bar Foundation as we share the stories of South Carolina’s legendary lawyers and judges through our oral history program. We have had the distinct pleasure of…
recording hundreds of our hours of interviews and conversations detailing early life experiences that encouraged individuals to seek a legal education, epic legal battles, and reflections on landmark cases from attorneys who litigated, judges who presided, and the fortunate lawyers who found a seat in crowded courthouses. In addition to these milestones, we’ve had the rare ability to capture history you’ve likely never heard from invitations to join singing groups, friendships formed through the civil rights moment, and so much more. Subscribe now.