From Doubt to Friendship: Justices Kaplan and Marshall

This chapter discusses the experiences of the speaker when they clerked for Justice Benjamin Kaplan and Justice Thurgood Marshall. They highlight the contrasting personalities and approaches of the two justices, emphasizing Justice Kaplan's obsession with every word and fairness, and Justice Marshall's focus on understanding the real impact of legal arguments on people's lives. The chapter also recounts a confrontational encounter with Justice Kaplan that ultimately led to a strong friendship.