Osler's Razor

Charles Brown was one of the more memorable people in our class. I remember sitting directly behind him during the first week of class and thinking "that guy sure has a big head." But, that was pretty much true of all of us at one time or another.

He came to Yale Law after earning a bachelor's degree from Brown University, followed by a master's degree in political science at Princeton. At law school, he was notable for a certain quirkiness and his distinctive sartorial style; he was also one of the few students with a pet. He had a unique and somewhat depressing perspective on the law. His Law Journal note, "Good Grief, 7th Circuit: A Reflection on Rule-Shifting and Power Dynamics in Cost Apportionment Under ERISA" was singular in its dark and hopeless tone.

After law school, he clerked for Hon. Mel Dickson of the 2nd Circuit, and then worked in the Clinton administration in the Department of Labor. After that, he became a partner at Winston & Coie in New York, focusing on labor law and representing large employers. His clients have included Wal-Mart, General Motors, and several food companies. In 2015 and 2018 he was named a "Super Lawyer" in the field of labor law.  He also serves on the governing board of Friends of LaGuardia, an organization which donates money to struggling airlines serving New York and environs. 

Unfortunately, his unpopularity with employees of his clients led to frequent attacks and a profoundly unflattering Broadway play (one of three classmates to have been the subject of Broadway or off-Broadway plays):

# posted by Mark Osler @ 1:00 AM