Legal Legacies: A Conversation with Lewis F. Powell III on Mentorship and Justice

Featuring Lewis F. Powell III

In this episode, Lewis F. Powell III shares stories about growing up with his father, the late Supreme Court Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr., and discusses the intersection of his father’s legacy and his own legal career. Lewis also delves into his experience clerking for Judge Robert R. Merhige, Jr., and shares his thoughts around mentorship, specialization within the profession, and how young lawyers can gain trial experience.