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Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Chair in Civil Rights

In recognition of Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr.’s lifelong journey to justice, Loyola Law School established the Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Chair in Civil Rights. Cochran ’62, a Loyola Law School alumnus, was an extraordinary trial lawyer and civil rights leader. He received numerous accolades and awards for his professional and philanthropic achievements, and Loyola Law School is proud to honor him with this chair to acknowledge the passion and dedication he championed while shattering longstanding racial stereotypes and fighting for the disenfranchised.

Cochran was born to Hattie and Johnnie L. Cochran, Sr. in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1937. He was the greatgrandson of slaves and the grandson of a sharecropper. When his family moved to California in 1943, he discovered his fervor for debate. He became one of only 12 black students enrolled at Los Angeles High School. He went on to earn his BS from the University of California, Los Angeles in 19

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Johnnie Cochran, Jr. began his legal career in Los Angeles as a Deputy Attorney for the city's criminal division. Cochran worked his way through the ranks to accept a position as Assistant District Attorney for Los Angeles County. While the Assistant D.A. for Los Angeles County, one of Cochran's subordinates was Lance Ito. Cochran left the D.A.'s office to start his own firm, handling both criminal and civil cases.

The day of the low-speed Bronco chase to the Rockingham mansion, Cochran was scheduled by the television show Nightline as a legal expert to comment on the developments of the day. While on camera, Cochran declared Simpson to be "presumed innocent." However, off camera, Cochran told a friend, "O.J. is in massive denial, he obviously did it."

Shapiro hired Cochran at Simpson's request. Cochran had known Simpson casually prior to representing him, though only casually. Cochran's willingness to meet with Simpson in jail helped Cochran to find favor with Simpson, and ultimately to displace Shapiro as lead counsel.

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Johnnie Cochran

For the Scottish association football manager, see Johnny Cochrane.

American attorney (1937–2005)

Johnnie Lee Cochran Jr.^[1] (KOK-rən; October 2, 1937 – March 29, 2005) was an American attorney from California who was involved in numerous civil rights and police brutality cases throughout his 38-year career spanning from 1964 to 2002. Noted for his skill in the courtroom, he is best known for leading the so-called "Dream Team" during the murder trial of O.J. Simpson.^[2]

Cochran also represented Sean Combs, Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Stanley Tookie Williams,^[3]Todd Bridges,^[4] football player Jim Brown, Snoop Dogg, former heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe,^[5]1992 Los Angeles riot beating victim Reginald Oliver Denny,^[2] inmate and activist Geronimo Pratt, and athlete Marion Jones when she faced doping charges during her high school track career.^[6]

Early life and education

Cochran was born in 1937 in Shreveport, Louisiana. His father, Johnnie Cochran Sr. (October 20, 1