Jury selection commenced for the criminal trial of Tom Girardi, the high-profile attorney and former co-owner of the now-defunct law firm Girardi Keese, in a Los Angeles courtroom. Approximately 70 potential jurors were called in, marking the beginning of a trial expected to span two weeks. The proceedings come two years after Girardi was accused of misappropriating millions of dollars in settlement funds originally designated for clients, notably victims of Lion Air Flight 610.
As the legal community closely monitors this high-stakes trial, notable concerns about fiduciary misconduct and client trust undoubtedly raise important questions for many legal professionals. More information can be found in the original article here.