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This Is Why We Fight: The Purpose Behind DRD Law
Episode Summary
In this first installment of a three-part series inspired by Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle, attorney David Drwencke, founding partner of DRD Law, shares the deeper purpose that drives his criminal defense practice. From childhood aspirations to a calling shaped by family values and years of courtroom experience, David explains why defending the accused is more than a profession—it’s a mission rooted in dignity, justice, and standing up against overwhelming odds.
Key Timestamps
00:00 – Why DRD Law Exists: David reflects on his lifelong calling to be an attorney and the personal values that fuel his passion for criminal defense.
04:45 – The Golden Circle and Finding Purpose: How Simon Sinek’s “Start With Why” resonates with David’s vision of lawyering beyond making money.
09:30 – Defining Justice in Criminal Defense: Why standing between the state and the accused is both a privilege and responsibility.
14:20 – Believing Clients and Protecting Dignity: David discusses the importance of focusing on what can be proven, not just allegations.
18:10 – The Human Side of Clients: How understanding clients as fathers, mothers, spouses, and children shapes his defense approach.
20:00 – The Core Why of DRD Law: Every client deserves dignity, defense, and a trusted advocate to stand with them through the toughest moments of their lives.
About the Show:
Defending the Windy City with attorney David Drwencke takes listeners inside the courtroom battles and legal strategies shaping criminal defense in Chicago and beyond. With years of experience as a judicial law clerk and criminal defense attorney, David shares real-world insight into protecting defendants’ rights, exposing flaws in prosecutions, and fighting for fairness in the justice system.
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By defendingthewindycityEpisode Summary
In this first installment of a three-part series inspired by Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle, attorney David Drwencke, founding partner of DRD Law, shares the deeper purpose that drives his criminal defense practice. From childhood aspirations to a calling shaped by family values and years of courtroom experience, David explains why defending the accused is more than a profession—it’s a mission rooted in dignity, justice, and standing up against overwhelming odds.
Key Timestamps
00:00 – Why DRD Law Exists: David reflects on his lifelong calling to be an attorney and the personal values that fuel his passion for criminal defense.
04:45 – The Golden Circle and Finding Purpose: How Simon Sinek’s “Start With Why” resonates with David’s vision of lawyering beyond making money.
09:30 – Defining Justice in Criminal Defense: Why standing between the state and the accused is both a privilege and responsibility.
14:20 – Believing Clients and Protecting Dignity: David discusses the importance of focusing on what can be proven, not just allegations.
18:10 – The Human Side of Clients: How understanding clients as fathers, mothers, spouses, and children shapes his defense approach.
20:00 – The Core Why of DRD Law: Every client deserves dignity, defense, and a trusted advocate to stand with them through the toughest moments of their lives.
About the Show:
Defending the Windy City with attorney David Drwencke takes listeners inside the courtroom battles and legal strategies shaping criminal defense in Chicago and beyond. With years of experience as a judicial law clerk and criminal defense attorney, David shares real-world insight into protecting defendants’ rights, exposing flaws in prosecutions, and fighting for fairness in the justice system.