Law Talks: James A. Goldston on Public Interest Litigation
By Jonathan Birchall & James Goldston
James A. Goldston, executive director of the Open Society Justice Initiative, discusses the theory and practice of public interest litigation. A U.S. lawyer who has presented public interest cases before the European Court of Human Rights and other international forums, Goldston considers both the potential gains, and the risks and pitfalls, of using court action to push for social change.
Law Talks presents conversations with lawyers at the Open Society Justice Initiative aimed at introducing law students and others to current issues in public interest litigation.
Jonathan Birchall is lead communications officer for communications and publications, responsible for overseeing this area of work for the Open Society Justice Initiative.
James A. Goldston is the executive director of the Open Society Justice Initiative.