women who became a lawyer to help her brother

by Pamela Rau 3 min read

Do you have an attorney for the woman who gave birth?

Oct 16, 2010 · Earlier this week The New York Times profiled Betty Anne Waters (portrayed in the film by Hilary Swank), who put herself through law school in order to exonerate her brother. As is so often the case, her story is more fascinating than the melodrama of a Hollywood production. Most noteworthy is this: Since her brother Kenny won his freedom, Waters has worked at a pub …

What advice would you give to a female lawyer?

Nov 05, 2010 · Betty Ann had no money for high-paid lawyers and when Kenny tries to kill himself in prison, she came up with a solution to their problem. She will go to college, then law school and then become a lawyer and find the evidence to set her brother free. This sound like a plot made-up in a studio office, but it is the true story of this amazing woman.

Why does Betty Anne decide to become a lawyer?

Jan 07, 2006 · Email this article. March 15, 2001 -- Betty Ann Waters never believed that her brother, Kenneth Waters, was guilty of murder. In 1983, Betty Ann, a high school dropout at the time, watched ...

Why does a working mother put herself through Law School?

"Conviction" stars Hillary Swank, Sam Rockwell, Minnie Driver, Melissa Leo, Peter Gallagher, and Juliette Lewis in the true-life story of Betty Anne Waters, who becomes an attorney in order to free her brother Kenny of a wrongful murder conviction. I saw Betty Anne profiled some time ago -- back then, I think she was still in law school.

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