William Pincus: A Life in Service -- Government, Philanthropy & Legal Education
43 Pages Posted: 14 Mar 2015
Date Written: 2015
Abstract
[eThis article memorializes the life and accomplishments of William “Bill” Pincus. The article brings the reader through Mr. Pincus’s career accomplishments, from his humble beginnings in New York City, to his impressive career in civil service, culminating in his work with the Ford Foundation and the Council on Legal Education for Professional Responsibility (CLEPR), where he spearheaded reforms in legal education. Mr. Pincus’s efforts were critical in establishing clinical legal education, drawing from his experiences both in law and government. Much of this article is derived from interviews of Mr. Pincus, conducted by the author, and provides an unprecedented insight into the life of a devoted and influential promoter of clinical legal education.nter Abstract Body]
Keywords: Legal Education, Clinical Legal Education, William Pincus, CLEPR
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