Redefining Public Defense

Robin shares her journey as a public defender, revealing the emotional toll of the job and the struggle to make a meaningful impact amidst overwhelming workloads. She emphasizes the importance of the client-lawyer relationship and how it sparked her desire to challenge the broader systemic issues within the criminal justice system. Through her work with the Bronx defenders, she illustrates the interconnected consequences of legal issues that extend far beyond the courtroom, advocating for a more humane approach to public defense.