THE ROBING ROOM

Rakoff is a terrible combination of: (i) a publicity hound; (ii) starstruck; (iii) a jerk and (iv) interventionist. He will do anything to get a big case. If it has Ted Wells or David Boies in it he will ballwash them all day, but yell and scream at the no name lawyers who actually do the work. The worst thing, by far, however is the way Rakoff puts his thumb on the scale. He makes up his mind early and then intervenes to make sure the jury reaches the 'right' result. He has a clever way of asking a 'clarifying question' here or admonishing a witness or lawyer there that sends a very clear message to the jury. He is a disgrace to the system.