california, where i believe the largest union is not the teachers' association, but the correctional officers association what does that say about a society? when people find out about that, they are stunned. but that is the reality. that is what is playing on people's minds, fear, prejudice, ignorance. >> this also points to the fact of what we have to do in each individual case. that is what you're up against. and when you are in trial, the priority is your client, which is different from broadcast journalism, television drum up. -- drama. >> but you cannot turn a blind eye to it. >> that question is deeply troubling when you look at certain cases. there are certain cases where it is a no-win situation. the robert blake case, when jerry managed to do was truly a lesson for trial lawyers across the board. the casey anthony case, now in florida. you have to think to yourself, how does she win a case like that? any casewh/vñ that received nationwide attention is lost before you walk into the courtroom. it then becomes your job to turn around. there is a presumption of guilt on any client and then you add

professor liu has drawn law enforcement support, including the california correctional peace officers association, the national asian peace officers association, which noted that professor liu has earned the respect of its members and a large audience of the law enforcement community. david lumm, the president of national asian peace officers association, went on to compliment liu as -- quote -- "a person of integrity, dedication, passion, enthusiasm and law and order." liu has received support from the business community, including from the prominent business executives with whom liu served on the stanford university board of trustees with. in a letter of support, liu's fellow trustees wrote the following -- quote -- "across a wide range of complex issues, liu routinely asks thoughtful and decisive questions. it is good at thinking independently and zeroing in on important issues that need attention. even in a roomful of highly accomplished leaders, goodwin is insightful, constructive and a good listener. he possesses a remarkably even temperament. his demeanor is unfailingly respectful and open