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In a recent interview, Brian Wallach, an associate at Skadden Arps who has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), shared compelling insights on how his legal training has emboldened him to make significant contributions to the healthcare system, particularly through legislative advocacy. Wallach’s work has included the creation of the Act For ALS.
Wallach emphasized the power lawyers possess to effectuate change both within and beyond the legal sphere: “Being a lawyer has helped me be fearless and helped me write Act For ALS. I could not have done what we did without my legal training. I am also lucky to have married someone who has a background in communications and who knows Capitol Hill,” Wallach noted. “Lawyers have the power to make our government work better including our healthcare system. They also have the power to help people who otherwise would be left out of the system. All you have to do is use your legal training for good.”
He has become an inspirational figure not just in legal circles but in broader social advocacy communities as well. His journey and the legislative efforts are chronicled in the award-winning documentary For Love & Life: No Ordinary Campaign, which is available on Amazon Prime. The film follows Wallach and his wife as they navigate the challenges of his diagnosis while striving to create a better future for ALS patients.
For a closer look at his inspiring work and personal narrative, you can read the full interview with Wallach in the Litigation Daily newsletter. Wallach’s story serves as a crucial reminder for legal professionals about the potential impact of their expertise when dedicated to societal good.
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