Fighting for the People | Gerry Spence | TEDxJacksonHole

Renowned trial lawyer Gerry Spence reflects on justice in a powerful personal retrospective.
Gerry Spence has been called the greatest trial lawyer of a generation. Decades of excellence in the courtroom give him an unparalleled vision and continued voice. In fact, the courtrooms of America serve as muse and inspiration for his books, poems, award winning photography and visual art. He continues his journey in fighting injustice through the foundation of his Trial Lawyer’s College, begun in 1994, which educated thousands of warriors dedicated to the pursuit of justice on behalf of real people.
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[@reymar4657]

Thank you Atty. Gerry Spence for defending the Marcos Family during the trial in New York.

[@carloavila9996]

Great lawyers maybe the people of the whole World knows what happen the late President Marcos and the First Lady Imilda R. Marcos.

[@princeacosta6202]

A worthy comment.

[@reymar4657]

@Dank Uranium , Atty. Gerry Spence was the defence lawyer of former first Lady Imelda Marcos of the Philippines during the trial in New York due to US government persecution against the Marcos Family. Imelda Marcos got acquitted of all the case that were filed against them.

[@debrabeard-bader416]

@Dank Uranium Let me tell you about this thing called "google"

[@charliedickinson9231]

God

[@aliciacuadra5137]

Pres.Marcos was acquitted because of this lawyer..Pres.Marcos said..."Truth will set me free "

[@Steevee14]

President Marcos? Didn't Gerry Spence represent his wife, Imelda Marcos?

[@orientjewelheart4968]

One of the great lawyer who defended our beloved first lady ... 350 T documents with 95 witnesses against first lady but nothing even one stand to prove that our first lady is a thief ... because he defended a real good woman and no one can turn a good woman down ...

[@jacintocruz7776]

things that are kept by the mainstream media for so long to decieved our people of the trugth to advance thier selfish agenda

[@crisgildagarcia993]

The power grabber, Cory as Pres., did her own dictatoship against the First Lady, persecute her in exchange fr whatever d need of other govt in the country.:( They won no proof of her allegations.

[@kevintewey1157]

Who? I dare say we have no leaders worth defending

[@sandrazimmer]

What I admire most about Gerry Spence is his willingness to tell the jury/audience what is true for him. For 30 years I have been training people to transform stage fright and fear of public speaking. For most of those years, I have read a couple pages from Gerry's book "How to Argue and Win Every Time" out loud to my classes. He is willing to share his fear with listeners. And that authenticity is what the magic that transforms fear into excitement to share ideas, insights and expertise! Gerry is my hero.

[@kevintewey1157]

Getting past censorship is much more challenging than any stage fright

[@titaeds5535]

That is true restitution, thank you sir for doing the right thing.

[@evangelinemerida1371]

Incredible defence lawyer. God bless U

[@lisaweaver986]

That Mr Spence was, Indeed. Lets leave it to a heart educated last well of a law school

[@charliedickinson9231]

What God Wants God Gets

[@bobv8219]

most likeable attorney in American history

[@lisaweaver986]

Most strong and honest that was left around that practiced real law.

[@nikichristodoulides300]

True respect for this special person, where many of us have lost complete trust in lawyers and subsequently the justice system. He is the hope many of us have lost when dragged into the justice system , God bless you . Legend !!

[@harlanschillinger285]

Respect! The greatest story teller in our lifetime.

[@benswanson2301]

This is just fantastic. Brutal honesty. The bad and good of life

[@lisaweaver986]

His telling's are of a man true to his life pf speaking to his endured . Not fake nor planted fantasies. He woke to a college to just brainwashed to do of money collected to pass off job. Such a woke to like to God meant to represent. Half of those grads dont even understand what the constitution means that they cannot manipulate. That the real same to money to law school spent.

[@lisaweaver986]

We need more like your soul Gerry! ♥

[@xxxfirehuunterxxx]

What a great speaker, personality, intellect. Love this man. Someone wrote underneath, he has a founder's intellect. He has that vision that many people lack.

[@janettenow9502]

Love this man. Truly one of the best ever. Brilliant, fun, smart as a whip. May he live another 20-30 years.

[@mansi8963]

WOW. A tiny happy tear rolled down the corner of my eye as I was laying sideways watching him speak with such conviction. Wow. This man has touched my heart.

[@cforestmills]

Meet the greatest American soul of the 20th century.

[@dazzanw5067]

For everyone who knows this man and his life work, a certain sense of pride, enlightenment, compassion, truth, freedom and courage come about . May this group spread the thoughtfulness this mentor has brought into our know how. Rest easy sir! You’re one of a kind!

[@teresitagallardo9391]

While listening to Atty.Gerry Spence, I remember how he defended our own Mdm.Imelda Marcos in New York. But it's so sad that the truth didn't reach our people' so that even to these days,Marcos' children and grandchildren are still being 'persecuted' . Truth shall prevail in God's time. Thank you sir..you are one of a kind, God bless you...!!!

[@wealthacademybel4147]

share lng natin videos pagpanalo ni Imelda and atty spence defend imelda

[@lisaweaver986]

One of the last and best trial lawyers we all will ever see again.

[@davidhutchinson5233]

I remember reading a few of his books a while ago. Great speaker, lawyer and author. And a true humanitarian.

[@braveheart8441]

This is really touching. Hands down Mr Spence.

[@lisaweaver986]

Jerry has been a world challenged in some real world cases. As you well know.. He's a good lawyer.. One of the best.

[@DianeSturlinXX]

And this ladies and gentlemen, is the schooling I received as a young girl. Bravo Gerry!

[@bluestate69]

"Making little things BIG, and making BIG things little". We are living that today, on a daily basis.

[@fdamdrmt]

Hi

[@timmc8444]

One of the TRUE great human beings

[@micahfairview9463]

You are the best lawyer, full of justice, you defend a lot of helpless innocent people, thank you for defending Mrs. Marcos which until now oligarchs aftering the wealth of Marcos gold.

[@seamusdebuitleir20]

Fair balls to you Gerry, for having the bottle to say what you said,it takes courage. The unexamined life is not worth living,the examined life is painful.....

[@sternbergjoe]

Gerry never disappoints. If you haven't read his book (Winning Your Case) already, I highly recommend it-lawyer or nonlawyer alike.

[@LinkII08]

I'm giving in and reading it. I've usually stuck to the classic books that are considered the best (i.e. Mauet, Trial Advocacy; Wellmen, Art of Cross Examination). I always loved Spence's speeches, so I'm sure ill enjoy his book.

[@sternbergjoe]

Do you practice trial law?

[@seamusdebuitleir20]

Thank you Joseph, can you recommend any more books? regards Seamus

[@sternbergjoe]

Seamus De buitleir Chip Conley's Emotional Equations

[@lisaweaver986]

The last greats of trail lawyers. A world to those captured in their worst so largely today in electronics . Disgraceful to hidden plays , as lawyers have and play.

[@Sommerset1969]

I’ve been asked if given a chance to meet a famous person either living or dead. Who would I pick My choice would be Mr Spence. First choice every time. Mr Spence thank you for all you have done to keep justice

[@thetruemetisshelster]

What a great man💞🎯🌎

[@myrnavillanueva3188]

I could say that this is the great parable of gerry spence. Such a wonderful story.

[@androidphone6972]

A good lawyer can make great money as well. Those who cut corners compromising clients life & prospects with their dishonesty for quick money are the ones that bring a bad name to the entire fraternity. Life is short and karma is real. Your client is not guilty until proven, may justice be upheld at all times

[@Cynster777]

I love Gerry Spence. He is the best attorney ever. Great guy. ❤️

[@cowpoke02]

Great speaker. His books teach you a lot. Tempted to go to his law school. Test jerker speech. Poor people are slaves to agents and courts...

[@blkcoupequattro]

I suspect Gerry has yet to try one final case, that case might be for American’s, and prove corporations are not ‘People’...

[@thunderthumbz3293]

And I hope good lawyers will be on the other side defending the understanding of people's right to gather together and incorporate. Gerry has a good heart, God given skill at lawyering but his philosophy is disordered.

[@lovepeace3015]

I love listening to Mr Gerry Spence. Such wise loving heart.

[@JackSaturday]

Bravo, Gerry.

[@sheyshannow2065]

Magnificent! What a tremendous orator he is. What a great and inspiring story! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@michellesamra8749]

Thanks for your hard work and dedication . The best of the best.

[@yorkman129]

A passionate and talented lawyer. Thank you Gerry Spence!

[@practicallycathy6931]

I respect you sir. Thanks be to God there was you!

[@chrisflohr8603]

I was fortunate enough to attend The Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in 1999. I cannot say enough good about the difference this man made in my life and the lives of countless others. He is also a prolific author and his books are well worth checking out.

[@alifeworthfinding2838]

Picked up one of Gerry's books at a local book store and have been a fan ever since .

[@Iiheosnjabskidbxbd]

He looks like a great wizard

[@charliedickinson9231]

It was Mark Ferman that killed Ron Goldman and Nichole Simpson

[@charliedickinson9231]

Dear Gerry Spence Someone from Pennsylvania won The $550 Millions jackpot!:) God

[@isabelamacavei1333]

That must be a heavy weight on his soul. It takes a lot of courage to open publicly like that. It probably took that particular case to change his entire mission in life. I can only hope to become at least half of the attorney he is.

[@lovepeace3015]

You will

[@yeshuabondsman7]

The quintessential attorney. A lawyers lawyer.

[@jinjee]

Talk about "Doing good as you pass by"

[@larisaconstantinou]

Tearful story. I was crying listening the narrative about the old man.

[@joseroxas5594]

Kind brilliant man defended our FL IMELDA MARCOS❤️❤️❤️ATTY GERRY SPENCE❤️❤️❤️

[@95garyl]

A remarkable man.

[@fergferguson7370]

I think TRUMP should copy this x man's hairdo...its powerful

[@kareemsalessi]

Awesome. Watch how Attorney Daniel Sheehan describes Mr. Spence & his amazing participation in the trial on behalf of the historic case, in the murder of Karen Silkwood, in YT::: ("Karen Silkwood Trial: 5-8-2012 Daniel Sheehan")

[@danielyoung6630]

SPENCE FOR AN ASSANGE DEFENCE

[@UKtoUSABrit]

Brilliant.

[@terrancemccune1424]

A conversation about faith and loyalty of our dogs progressed into a common interests in specific types of law that we have been forced to learn because our cases didn't have enough equity for the special type of attorney needed to represent it. Big insurance company and a old school union trucking company have devised a way to terminate any employee for reenlisting in the national guard after watching 5he towers fall I was baited in with fraudulant contact language that denies USERRA RIGHTS and terminated for going to drill then when I returned from stop loss infantry convoy security 2 years inpatient VA I was denied Teamster pension disability that I was eligable for after 8 years of requesting records a new administrative fiduciary accedently sent me the contributions records that show that 700 hour's were removed to create 90 no call no shows from work . Then a DOL investigation uncovered 187 userra erisa irs statute violation I have spent 3 years everyday learning and writing until its perfect bit I can't even get one attorney to read it fear of big money attorneys and no equity . God bless you Mr. Spence you are my new hero

[@jamesharris184]

Such authenticity. No substitute for a man like him. Could of been an extraordinary actor. He's telling the truth. Decades ago I got crushed by an impaired car driver. For a decade the insurance company said I was faking. I found out at trial that their defence medical found I had irreversible nerve damage which left me in grinding. Intractable and excrutiatingly pain. At trial, the insurance company gave my lawyer a lot of money and he said you know what I think you're faking, the judge is laughing at u and we should settle for sixty thousand. I later found that medical report prepared for the insurance company by the defense orthopedic surgeon, and it found found that I had irreversible nerve damage. Some times the worst part of an accident is that u survived. 3 Decades post accident, Oxycontin, hydromorphone and a prayer get me walking. I was the that old guy Jerry Speaks of but I just didn't know it.

[@kevintewey1157]

People who are disabled fighting insurance companies think they have it so bad you should be disabled and fight the US government they have unlimited power, and they tell a lot of people they are not disabled. do you ever think about us? Could be just having a bad day, but I doubt it

[@charliedickinson9231]

I also founded national Lottery known as Powerball Lottery Association! $100.000,000.00!:) God

[@deiadraper6358]

Enjoyed his presentment of the entire story because he knows that Justice is a pagan goddess named justia I digress saw an interview with him on KZbin today was so impressed and then realised that I had watched it a interview a month ago and I commented on that video as to what I would like to find a lawyer for and a month later I got a thumbs up using microphone no punctuation been studying law for 6 years I respect the courts that is to say JUST the court I don't know if this man is still around but if he was and if he gets to read this comment he will understand God bless

[@wwecrazyfan6]

I wish I could find a lawyer like Gerry Speance,for my son ,he was discriminated against greeting a interview,for a job he had been feeling in for ,for almost two months ,and was ask to finish the work until the person hired word start the work,he was always pressed by the people whose area he cleansed ,but was denied an interview because the person who selected the application,said his B.O. disqualified him ,mind you no one else complained about it ,and the superintendent wouldn't even allow an apology cuss that would ,be admitting guilt.this is a school district without witnesses to why he wasn't given an interview,yet they have interviewed him in the past without complaint of appearance or oider.

[@kaymcguire7685]

Keep doing research and I hope you find what you need.Take care I think Gerry cares .Never give up.

[@grozercompozer315]

Feels bad, man. Get that boy a bar of soap.

[@kevinwankr]

Grozer Compozer lol

[@charliedickinson9231]

Spence it was Mark Furman that killed Nichole and Ron Goldman that killed the O.J Simspon wife

[@kimchiekim5411]

A genius!

[@kevintewey1157]

Because of Gerry Spence I took on and continued my legal battle without a lawyer and against a lawyer. Winning my case over false accusations With a Little Help from the lawyer at the end

[@Kriste5]

J6ers who were attacked by the full force of the law on J6 are languishing in jail for almost 2 years. They are beat, starved and denied all basic human rights.

[@insightandintuition276]

Seems to me, he won the case against this kind man to embellish his ego, then, he started an organization to alleviate his guilt. Still nothing was done for this kind old injured man. Where is the Justice in that?😶🤷‍♀️

[@joshuapruitt9636]

I LOVE YOU GERRY SPENCE SO MUCH!!!! THANK YOU SIR!!!

[@charliedickinson9231]

Spence Im in Des Moines IA cloctiting money From Powerball Lottery Association

[@Bfair123]

I come to know Jerry Spence because of Former First Lady Imelda Marcos. He's brilliant.

[@jelynmerida282]

Amazing lawyer: Attorney Gerry Spence 👏 Thank you, you’re a great & brilliant defense lawyer of former First Lady of the PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 God bless 👏

[@jamesbeck1409]

Humanity personified.

[@mariarosariojaraplasan8472]

Thank you Atty. Gerry Spence for defending Madam Imelda.

[@PIPPADEMMANUEL]

Thank you Gerry for your courage and honesty. I wish you would be at my side during my Employment Tribunal. Pray for justice.

[@susannabonke8552]

How did it turn out?.

[@JovenAlbarida]

Greatest lawyer

[@user-ARK1547]

God bless Gerry spence and his son kent and all attorneys like them fighting for justice for the accused ❤

[@VincentS-f7g]

The greatest attny of all times in so many ways. Unfortunately, there no attys around like you. May the lord bless you.

[@chriskovarik]

He is an American hero. He is one of my hero’s. His books and his story telling may frankly be the best I’ve ever heard.

[@lisaweaver986]

Gerry married a good woman to keep his soul right, as Immogene. Amen! He will tell you this as truth!

[@mayapochannel3771]

This is history thank you

[@charlesdickinson4173]

Gerry Spence your the greatest ever! Mark Fermin is the culprit in The O.J. Simpson Case

[@gmy33]

I hate salesman .. he does good work sometimes awfull stature

[@KristaMooreLive]

Respect: Your words make imprints on the mind. Janine Manatis, a friend of yours, recorded your words and remembered them well. So good to see you here, so that I may hear what she heard. Much Love.

[@tomoth77]

Lincoln represented the railroads--the great powers at the time.

[@charliedickinson9231]

What God Wants and I founded POWERBALL

[@danielfrienieljacobso1085]

Thank u Gerry Spence

[@PBXVIILY]

Love Jerry Spence

[@0-Elias-0]

►►► CONSEQUENTIAL CONSCIENCE ◄◄◄ Some people grow a _conscience_ *after* the pillage and plunder. Other people's _consciences_ preclude them from pillaging and plundering. Which group would get your applause?

[@fergferguson7370]

Yes your right on

[@BeulahRWalker]

These Seats should be overflowing!!!

[@kevintewey1157]

I need a " non-profit " with a big salary too.

[@insightandintuition276]

Too bad he didn't do anything to help that man directly who was deprived justice

[@kareemsalessi]

How do you know that???

[@fisterklister]

.....and fighting for the criminals

[@cesiumbob7278]

He has a founder’s intellect. If you were to go back in time and spoke with John Adams you would find he would be as intellectual as John Adams. Gerry Spence is like John Adams who represented British soldiers after the Boston Massacre.

[@grozercompozer315]

Tried playing a drinking game every time you say John Adams. I'm drunk now.

[@xxxfirehuunterxxx]

I'd say he's more like Benjamin Franklin, minus the lawyer part.

[@grozercompozer315]

What's the connection with Ben Franklin? I'm curious. In the sense that they are both polymaths? (which 1 of them certainly was) Their views on many things seem to be polar opposite to me, especially regarding business.

[@timmc8444]

How right u r ..a man for all time!

[@thunderthumbz3293]

The founding fathers weren't socialists. Gerry has socialists tendencies. He hates corporations the corporations that are filled with regular people who made America great.

[@setarehj3087]

Beautiful talk

[@dennis-1983]

Spence becomes Moses. Dies on stage, then roped to the X and sent down the Snake River.

[@fergferguson7370]

Rye

[@themagicbeanstalk4453]

reminds me of the movie a civil action and various other ones that weaves in the transformation of lawyers and their confessions. but do these stories of public repentance have more impact on lawyers whose temperament is unformed and yet to be tested than simply narration of personal revelations? In Spence's case he's actually implemented what has a capacity for change. But I'm still uncertain about instilling in people the kind of sense of justice he hopes to deliver through the speech just by sharing personal stories such as these-not to mention that his discovery of the calling of justice only came as a culmination of events and the accidental encounter with the old man. After all, real changes only come with intimate relationship with the incident and the internal realization that follows.

[@tjtampa214]

It is interesting to see certain (highly) powerful, successful people be struck with the "illumination" of common decency that many others were born with. Thank God some finally open their eyes and heart... because some never do.

[@charliedickinson9231]

Dear Gerry Spence 😂 Happy Valentine's Day Gerry Spence! Have you had a chance to watch the The Wall Live in Berlin 1990 by Roger Waters!:I also introduced National Lottery known as Powerball Lottery or The MUSL Lottery Association!:) God

[@mishacknthane1060]

I'm going to finish my law degree

[@charliedickinson9231]

Spence they gave me Cancer

[@tooge47]

Spence's firm REFUSED to help me in MY time of need. Fighting for the people ? Nonsense

[@janetphillips2875]

Did they give you a reason? Gerry is 94 years old, he has turned everything over to an associate.

[@tooge47]

@@janetphillips2875 since calling me BACK is not an option, Donna got pissed after I declined the receptionist' NUMEROUS demands I GO to voicemail........I'd like FIVE MINUTES in a LOCKED CAGE with the mow-ron who INVENTED voicemail, he will NOT be coming out

[@tooge47]

@@janetphillips2875 can YOU get them to help me please ?

[@charliedickinson9231]

What God Wants God Gets

[@charliedickinson9231]

Spence have you watched The Wall Live in Berlin 1990 by Roger Waters. It was Mark Furman that did O.J. Simspon Nichole Simpson and Ron Goldman

[@charliedickinson9231]

I 💘 Lived to see The Wall Live In Berlin 1990 by Roger Waters and God 720/809/1934, 4990 Osage Dr Boulder Colorado 80303

[@jairfilho3047]

Gerry Spence is a mind-blowing genius. He was intended to make the winning case, just as we were meant to walk. When conflict has been your forbidden fruit since childhood, the winning argument should start with a mentality that allows you to argue freely. When you make an argument based on your own authority, it will not only prevail, but it will also stand out among the rest. On the other hand, requiring the winning argument involves the application of sophisticated methods. Spence has the necessary tools to achieve excellent results. May he live for at least another 30 years.

[@charliedickinson9231]

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