Miles Lord

""An intimate, compelling portrait of a courageous and exceptional man who believed in justice and never backed down.""—Jonathan Harr, author of A Civil Action ""Miles Lord set a new standard for judicial courage by speaking truth to power and fighting for the rights of the downtrodden. He shook up the system – and we’re all in his debt for that.""—Walter Mondale ""This long-overdue biography of Miles Lord, the Iron Ranger Hubert Humphrey lauded as 'a people's judge,' puts his legacy in context as it recalls his work fighting corruption and pollution, standing up for women and gender equity in sports, and looking out for 'the little guy.' This is storytelling—and high drama – at its best.""—John Bessler, University of Baltimore School of Law and author of The Birth of American Law ""Every student of history and lover of justice should read this book. Judge Lord’s biography could have no better author than his clerk, Roberta Walburn who is also a champion of justice and has fought corporate malfeasance her entire career.""—Linda Lipsen, chief executive officer, American Association for Justice ""Roberta Walburn has written a brilliant biography for our time. The personal behind-the-bench insights superbly illuminate Miles Lord’s legendary moral backbone, and constantly remind us of the urgent need for courageous judges prepared to confront corporate greed and coverup, as government oversight is curtailed.""—Peter Pringle, author of Big Tobacco at the Bar of Justice ""A book that’s hard to put down, providing insight not only into Lord’s colorful life, but into the heyday of Minnesota liberal politics, the legal machinations of corporations and the inside workings of the judicial system.""—Star Tribune ""A rollicking and spirited biography.""—U.S. District Judge John Tunheim, Law360 ""Walburn weaves the Dalkon Shield drama into the larger story of the life of Lord.""—Twin Cities Pioneer Press ""Absorbing and page-turning.""—MinnPost ""This biography memorializes a legacy of defending rights regardless of the rule book. Miles Lord’s ideology rings true, now especially, as a reminder to Americans to look out for the voices of all people.""—Minnesota Monthly ""This well-constructed and detailed work will especially appeal to those with a legal background.""—Library Journal ""Walburn’s biography keeps the legacy alive.""—Minnesota Good Age ""A fitting, fascinating remembrance of a judge willing to stake his reputation on the powerless, rather than on the powerful.""—Minnesota Brown ""An engaging insider's look at the powerful federal judge who boldly mixed social gospel and reformist sentiments.""—CHOICE ""Miles Lord is an enjoyable book written to honor a true individualist who broke the mold.""—Trial Magazine ""Walburn’s admiration for Lord is genuine and heartfelt. The book is well worth reading for its vivid portrayal of a singular crusading judge - a nearly extinct form of public servant.""—Minnesota Alumni ""Fascinating side stories flow through Walburn’s lucid prose.""—National Catholic Reporter