Leon Letwin (1929-2015) was a source of inspiration for many, many Rebellious Lawyers.  “Radically beautiful.”

An expert on evidence, civil procedure and constitutional law, Leon Letwin was on the faculty of UCLA Law School for more than fifty years. A lifelong social justice activist, he pioneered law school affirmative action programs, was an outspoken opponent of the Vietnam War, and was at the forefront of defending the rights of political protesters, criminal defendants, high school students, and many others.

You can read up on Leon Letwin here.