Walking with Justice

Book excerpt: Fresh out of law school, Mollie Marti moved across the country to clerk for Judge Max Rosenn of the United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals. She went to learn the law. His lessons transformed her life. As one of the most frequently cited judges in American history, Judge Rosenn's classroom presented a demanding work load, rigorous intellectual challenges, and a continuous grappling with ethical issues. It also brought a passionate pursuit of justice. It was a place where a leader's true value was defined not by personal achievements but by the compassion and healing he or she brought to humanity.